The Gary Zimak Show

Is it possible to love the things of the world and love God? Join Gary Zimak as he explores the challenging words of St. John. He'll discuss the importance of balance in our lives and offer suggestions for learning to pray for "appropriate" things. In addition, we'll take a look at an example of a Biblical figure who put this into practice. There's always a chair for you at Gary's table, so make it a point to stop by for a visit!

How can you be sure that you know Jesus? Many of us claim to know Him, but do we really? Join Gary Zimak as he offers advice directly from the pages of the Bible. As you'll discover, Saint John gives us a foolproof way to discover if we really do know the Lord. Don't worry...even if we realize that we don't know Jesus as well as we should, Gary will offer advice for correcting the problem. Don't miss this episode of The Gary Zimak Show!

After the peace and love associated with the celebration of Christmas, the Church asks us to confront a harsh reality - we are all called to give up our lives for Jesus Christ! It's no accident that we celebrate the feast of Saint Stephen (the first Christian martyr) on the day after Christmas. Join Gary Zimak as he discusses the different ways that we can give up our lives for Jesus. It may sound difficult at first, but if we lean on the Lord for strength, it's something that we can all do. Don't miss this episode of The Gary Zimak Show!

As we get ready to welcome Jesus, join Gary Zimak as he wraps up the Advent retreat by reflecting on the importance of this monumental event. Even though the Lord was born over 2000 years ago, we still have the ability to welcome Him into our lives each day. Gary will offer suggestions for making this a reality, even in the midst of the craziness of our daily lives.

Join Gary Zimak as he takes a look at the words of Mary, as recorded in the Bible. Even though she only spoke on four occasions in Scripture, we can learn a great deal by listening to the words of our Blessed Mother. All throughout Advent, Gary has been offering advice for growing closer to Jesus. Now, it's Mary's turn to offer us some advice! Don't miss this powerful episode of The Gary Zimak Show!

There are only 3 days to go until the end of Advent, but DON'T PANIC! Join Gary Zimak as begins a "retreat within a retreat". In the remaining days of the Advent Radio Retreat, Gary will focus on the lives of Joseph, Mary and Jesus. There is still time for this to be your best Advent ever. Like most of us, St. Joseph was asked to trust God even when it didn't make sense. Can you imagine having that kind of trust? It is possible and we'll discuss it on this episode of The Gary Zimak Show!

Do you believe that God keeps His promises? Let's face it, most of know what it's like to experience doubt at times. Join Gary Zimak as he reads and discusses the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. These readings are all about the fulfillment of God's promises with the birth of the Messiah. We'll also take a look at Mary's faith and discuss what we can do if our faith is weak. Don't miss this episode of The Gary Zimak Show!

Do you sometimes feel that you could serve the Lord better if you had a different occupation? While it's true that we are sometimes called to a career change, there are often many ways to share the "Good News" of Christ right where we are. Join Gary Zimak as he discusses how we can "bloom where we're planted". We often overlook the importance of ordinary conversations...at home, at work, at the store, at the doctor's office, etc. As we get ready to conclude the Advent season it's a good idea to become aware of these opportunities. Tune in and find out how!

We spend a great deal of time pursuing happiness, but we often don't realize what will truly make us happy. Join Gary Zimak as he discusses the joy that comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ. Not feeling joyful? Relax! Gary will offer some simple methods that you can start working on today. Don't miss this episode of The Gary Zimak Show. You may just find what will TRULY make you happy!

What does it mean to be "spiritually poor" and why is it important? Join Gary Zimak as he answers this question and discusses the concept of humility. Today's Mass readings offer a powerful message, one that is critical for us to understand if we wish to grow close to Jesus. There's still plenty of time left in Advent. Tune in and find out how you can make the most of the time that remains!

Join Gary Zimak as he leads you through a very challenging and thorough examination of conscience. Before we can ask God for forgiveness and the grace to move away from sin, we need to identify the problem areas in our lives. After listening to this show, you'll have a good idea of what those areas are! Don't miss this powerful and important episode of The Gary Zimak Show.

As we approach the Third Sunday of Advent, join Gary Zimak as he reads and discusses the Mass readings. The message is clear - Jesus is VERY near and waits for us to turn to Him. Gary will offer suggestions for making this a reality in your life. Tune in and see why so many people make The Gary Zimak Show part of their daily spiritual routine!

One of the biggest challenges we face in our spiritual lives is remaining persistent in prayer. We often stop praying when God doesn't answer us quickly enough. Join Gary Zimak as he discusses this important topic and offers suggestions that will help us to improve. As usual, there will be plenty of Scripture and inspiration on the program. Make it a point to listen and tell your friends about The Gary Zimak Show!

Do you sometimes feel like you can't make it through the rest of the day? Are you getting stressed out by all that needs to be done before Christmas? Join Gary Zimak as he shares some comforting words from Jesus. The Lord doesn't expect us to handle all of our problems without Him. Instead, He invites us to turn to Him as we struggle with the difficulties of our daily lives. This is one show that you shouldn't miss...ESPECIALLY if you're feeling overwhelmed!

In the gospel from today's Mass, Jesus assures us that the Father wants all of His sheep to be saved. What role do we play in this process? Join Gary Zimak as he discusses what we can do to reach out to the "lost sheep" around us. As we try to grow closer to the Lord during Advent, we shouldn't forget to pray for the needs of others as well. As Mother Angelica has said, "You may be the only Jesus your neighbor will ever see!"