June 5, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Baptism, Rebirth, Death, and GriefToday is the anniversary of two significant events in Marcus’ life: his baptism into the church, and the death of his unborn daughter Cora. He share some reflections on death, rebirth and grief.Segment 2: Blessed are those who “yearn?”We live in a culture that spent the past 60 years telling women marriage is slavery, motherhood is social death, homemaking is wasted talent, and sexuality should not be restrained. But in recent fiction we are seeing a strange popularity of men who serve, protect, wait, and sacrifice for a woman. Marcus has more.Segment 3: How to get along with (almost) everybody (2 segments)We all have that certain person in our families, at work, or in our social circles that just rubs us the wrong way. Dr. Ray Guarendi joins us with helpful tips and practical strategies for navigating these relationships more fruitfully. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com