Right Now with Ralph Martin

There Are Only Two Roads: The Narrow Way to Life and the Broad Way to Destruction 01.07.2026 24min

Ralph clearly unpacks the fundamental message of scripture concerning the two ways. Everyone is currently on one way or another and Ralph invites us to make a change if we're on the wrong path. Do you know someone who needs to hear this life-saving message? Send it to your friends and relatives!

Sin, Forgiveness, and the Eucharist 17.06.2026 27min

We recently celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi, celebrating the profound gift of Jesus in the Eucharist. As we continue to reflect on this extraordinary grace, Ralph shares how a “chance encounter” on an airplane led to a very significant conversation centered around a prayer from the liturgy of the Eucharist.

Cardinal Schönborn Ponders the Judgment 03.06.2026 16min

Ralph reflects on his long relationship with Cardinal Schönborn, including some concerns he has had in recent years and a very fascinating article the Cardinal wrote featuring his pondering of the final judgment.

Pentecost Is for YOU: Stirring Up the Gift 20.05.2026 8min

As we prepare for the Feast of Pentecost this Sunday, Ralph asks the question, "Is Pentecost just an historical event, the birthday of the Church, or is it something more?” He boldly asserts that the power of Pentecost is intended to be a continuing reality in the Church, as is clearly taught in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He then examines some reasons why we may not be experiencing the power of Pentecost in our own lives and prays with us to “stir up the gift” that we have been given in the Sacrament of Confirmation.

The Most Serious Sins? 06.05.2026 28min

Recently Pope Leo caused some controversy in responding to the German Bishops' decision to institute in a formal way the blessing of same sex and irregular unions. Many praised Pope Leo’s quick response to the effect that the Vatican doesn’t agree and that the Germans have been “spoken to”. But others registered puzzlement about what his views on sexual sins really are. While casual comments in an airplane interview can’t be fairly used to determine what anyone’s views are in a considered way, many others, besides the Pope have made statements to the effect that “sexual sins aren’t the worst sins; there are others far worse.” In this video Ralph deals with this question with an answer based on scripture and tradition. While it is certainly the case that sexual sins aren’t the worse sins, it is still very important to pay careful attention to what the Lord does say about the seriousness of sexual sins so we can make appropriate decisions. Articles and resources in this episode: Ralph's new book: The Coming JudgmentArticle by Dr. Monica Miller: Sex and the Unity of the Catholic Church Article by Dr. Helen Alvare: Sex and Catholic Social Teaching Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo Besungu's letter for SECAM: No blessing for homosexual couples in all Churches in Africa2024 Letter of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Fiducia SupplicansEWTN Article: Vatican publishes 2024 letter prohibiting formal blessings for homosexual couples in Germany

Life Is Unfair, But Judges Shouldn’t Be: Reflections on Justice Richard Bernstein 22.04.2026 11min

Justice Richard Bernstein was born blind, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a marathon runner, disability rights advocate, and Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. In this week’s video, Ralph shares stories from a local event where Bernstein spoke about perseverance, suffering, and faith—raising the big question: Why do bad things happen to good people? Ralph reflects on Bernstein’s life, his campaign slogan “Life is unfair, but judges shouldn’t be,” and the perfectly just Judge we have in Jesus.

St. Faustina: Only Two Paths 08.04.2026 8min

There are really only two roads we can walk in this life: one that leads to eternal life or one that leads to eternal destruction. This fundamental biblical message is depicted in one of St. Faustina’s visions, describing these very different paths: a broad and pleasurable one leading to hell, and a narrow, painful one leading to paradise. As we prepare for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday this weekend, Ralph reflects on St. Faustina’s vision and the scriptural teaching of Jesus to help each of us to receive God’s mercy, recommit to the path of Jesus, and turn away from the path that leads to the abyss of hell.

It's So Strange 25.03.2026 11min

Today we celebrate the Annunciation, the unfathomable grace of Jesus coming in the flesh. And yet when we look at the scriptures, we see something strange happened when people encountered Jesus during his earthly ministry. The One who came to heal us, love us, and give us eternal life is hated and rejected. In this video, Ralph explores what the scriptures tell us about why this is the case. May it not be so with us!

Is Divine Mercy Being Hijacked? 11.03.2026 16min

Catholic devotion to Divine Mercy is bearing wonderful fruit in the Church today, but it is also susceptible to being “hijacked,” diverted from its intended purpose. There’s a popular perception that goes something like this, “God is so merciful that very few, if any, will be lost.” This is actually a distortion of the true meaning of mercy because it engenders an attitude of presumption and indifference that seriously undermines the Christian life. This video proposes an antidote to this false perception: true knowledge of what Jesus revealed to St. Faustina, not only about his great mercy, but also the necessity to respond to the offer of mercy with faith, repentance, and obedience in order for it to have its proper effect.

Pro-Life, Pro Eternity 25.02.2026 27min

This week, Ralph looks at the "big picture" of the pro-life movement and the central decision at the root of choosing life, choosing for ETERNAL life.

John 3:16: Before and After 11.02.2026 7min

John 3:16 is a very well-known verse that offers a short summary of the Gospel. This week, Ralph comments on this famous verse and the verses surrounding it to expand our understanding of its meaning beyond just what is popularly considered, and of course, it is all about salvation!

Special Announcement 04.02.2026 1min

The team at Renewal Ministries has an announcement for you about Right Now with Ralph Martin! To check out our weekly interview program The Choices We Face, featuring Ralph Martin, Peter Herbeck, and Pete Burak, and their guests visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renewal-ministries-the-choices-we-face/id512306177.For our weekday program Burning Hearts hosted by Rachel Herbeck in which Rachel helps listeners hearts to be set on fire with zeal for God’s Word visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burning-hearts-with-rachel-herbeck/id1786439466.For our weekday program Fire on the Earth hosted by Peter Herbeck in which Peter helps listeners respond personally to what the Holy Spirit is saying in our time through inspiring teachings, interviews, and testimonies, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-on-the-earth-with-peter-herbeck/id295512989.Follow or subscribe at the links above or wherever you get your podcasts!Join our email list to hear about Renewal Ministries events, receive our monthly newsletter, weekly written inspirations by our staff, or our weekly update featuring a digest of that week's video messages from our team: renewalministries.net/email.Follow us on social media for even more daily encouragement and inspiration!Instagram: instagram.com/renewalministriesFacebook: facebook.com/CatholicRenewalMinistriesYouTube: YouTube.com/@renewalministries

Be Still My Soul – The Lord Is on Your Side! 28.01.2026 6min

In this short video Ralph shares how impacted he was by the simple but encouraging word conveyed by a Christian hymn. He thinks you will be encouraged too!

The Lordship of Jesus with Peter Herbeck 21.01.2026 23min

Peter Herbeck joins Ralph on the podcast this week to discuss what it means to live in the power of the Holy Spirit & under the lordship of Jesus.In this episode: A New Pentecost by Ralph Martin.

Cardinal Pell Changed His Mind – Should You? 14.01.2026 26min

Cardinal Pell, a very well known solidly orthodox bishop, wrote a remarkable article in the journal First Things, in the December 2020 issue entitled Last Things. In it he details his remarkable "conversion” from the belief that hardly anyone would be lost – a version of the pragmatic universalism so common in the Church today – to a return to the more biblical worldview as taught by Jesus and the Apostles and carried forward in the Tradition of the Church and taught in Vatican Council II. From such a well known Church leader this is a remarkably honest and humbling confession and something about which we all need to examine ourselves. If he had absorbed the unspoken, prevailing worldview from the deficient culture of the world and the Church, have we? Do we need to make a similar change?

Get Into God's Word with Sharon Doran 07.01.2026 24min

Sharon Doran joins Ralph to talk about her battle with cancer and how her suffering helped her discover the life-giving power of the Scriptures.Sharon is the teaching director of Seeking Truth Bible Study and has a podcast called Discerning Hearts Podcast.

My Dearest Little Ones 31.12.2025 16min

Ralph comments on the amazingly tender words of holy Mary as she appeared to St. Juan Diego at Guadalupe in Mexico almost 500 years ago. He believes that she intends them to be personalized and received as a word from her to each one of us. Some of what she says seems like it could be described as a “hug from Mary,” our heavenly mother.

The Gift is Christ with Fr. John Riccardo 24.12.2025 24min

This Christmas Eve, Fr. John Riccardo returns to the podcast to discuss the profound gift of Christ's coming among us in the flesh and what it means for us as his children and disciples.For more about this profound gift, check out The Rescue Project, offered by Fr. John's ministry Acts XXIX.

Healing, Deliverance, and Salvation 17.12.2025 18min

The charismatic gifts - emphasized in many of the documents of Vatican II - are a great blessing, but we can easily forget their ultimate purpose or be tempted to prize the gifts over the giver. As the Church continues to be awakened to the wonderful gifts of the Holy Spirit, we must never forget that they exist to lead us to conversion, repentance, faith, and salvation.

Love Discipline 10.12.2025 13min

Ralph talks about the importance of understanding and accepting the discipline of the Lord, it’s various manifestations, and its loving purpose.