A Highway Birth and a Radical Yes to God (The Tim Glemkowski Show)

Life rarely unfolds according to plan. For Bob Hogan and his wife Jenny, the arrival of their sixth child was a vivid reminder that God’s providence often meets us in the most unexpected moments. As Bob explained on The Tim Glemkowski Show, what began as a normal evening quickly turned urgent. Within minutes of stronger contractions, it became clear there was no time to reach the hospital. “Jenny said, ‘No, we need to go now. Like, this baby’s coming,’” Bob recalled. Racing down the highway, the situation escalated just as quickly as it began. They never made it. On the side of the road, just before midnight, their daughter Eva Marie was born. “Everything happened so fast, you almost don’t have time to be afraid,” Bob said. Despite the intensity, there was a profound sense of grace in the moment. “The woman’s body is such a miracle… it’s a sign that her body knows everything’s going right.” In the end, mother and baby were safe—an outcome Bob attributes entirely to God’s goodness. “Thank God everything went really well,” he said. What could have been a moment of panic became a story of trust, courage, and life. That same spirit carries into the Hogans’ broader outlook. As parents of six, they see each child as a gift and a mission. “It’s always… a new little soul to try to get to heaven,” Bob shared. Their witness points to something deeper: a willingness to let God take the lead, even when it feels overwhelming. Bob described a simple but bold prayer that has shaped his life: “Lord, overwhelm me… and give me the grace to rise to the occasion.” It’s a risky prayer but one based on trust. If God is truly good and desires our good, then saying “yes” to Him can only lead to something greater than we imagine. Even if it looks messy along the way. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.