In the Afterglow with Father John

About

A place for music, conversation and relaxation every weeknight at 7:00 p.m. on WJMJ Radio 88.9 FM & HD1! The disciples were being tossed about in a boat a few miles offshore. They saw Jesus in the middle of their stormy night. They thought him to be a ghost. A phantom... To them, the glow was anything but God. When we see gentle lights on the horizon, we often have the same reaction. We dismiss occasional kindness as apparitions, accidents, or anomalies. Anything but God… And because we look for the bonfire, we miss the candle. Because we listen for the shout, we miss the whisper. But it is in burnished candles that God comes, and through whispered promises he speaks: “When you doubt, look around; He is closer than you think.” He is In The Afterglow. “He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.” – Benjamin Franklin

Episodes

  • In the Afterglow 5/8/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow with Father John remembers President Harry Truman. It also features music selections from Aaron Shust and the Blues Brothers.

  • In the Afterglow 5/7/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow with Father John features a remembrance of Gary Cooper. The episode also includes music by Michael Buble and Starship.

  • In the Afterglow 5/6/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow remembers Orson Welles, featuring music by Bette Midler and David Archuleta.

  • In the Afterglow 5/5/26

    The episode In the Afterglow 5/5/26 celebrates Cinco de Mayo and features music by Lee Ann Womack and Jimmy Buffett.

  • In the Afterglow 5/4/26

    In the Afterglow celebrates Star Wars Day with musical guests Audrey Hepburn and Diana Krahl.

  • In the Afterglow 5/1/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow remembers Kate Smith and includes music selections from Meghan Trainor and The Alan Parsons Project.

  • In the Afterglow 4/30/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow with Father John remembers the debut of Bugs Bunny and features music by Billy Joel and Michael Buble.

  • In the Afterglow 4/29/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow features a remembrance of Duke Ellington, alongside musical selections from Kris Allen and Amy Grant.

  • In the Afterglow 4/28/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow with Father John, dated 4/28/26, features a remembrance of Oskar Schindler accompanied by music from the Beatles and Barbra Streisand.

  • In the Afterglow 4/27/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow remembers Casey Kasem and features music by Donna Summer and Big Daddy Weave.

  • In the Afterglow 4/24/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow celebrates the opening of the Library of Congress and features music by Adele and Barbra Streisand.

  • In the Afterglow 4/23/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow with Father John features a tribute to William Shakespeare and music from Josh Ritter and Justin Bieber.

  • In the Afterglow 4/22/26

    This episode of "In the Afterglow" celebrates Earth Day and includes music by Michael Jackson and the Tenors.

  • In the Afterglow 4/21/26

    The episode features a remembrance of Charlotte Bronte, accompanied by music from Dean Martin and the Commodores.

  • In the Afterglow 4/20/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow with Father John celebrates Volunteer Recognition Day and features music by Tito Puente and Kelley Mooney.

  • In the Afterglow 4/17/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow features a remembrance of William Holden, accompanied by music from Norah Jones and Enya.

  • In the Afterglow 4/16/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow with Father John remembers Charlie Chaplin and features music by Susan Boyle and Aretha Franklin.

  • In the Afterglow 4/15/26

    In the Afterglow episode 4/15/26 discusses Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier and features music by Natalie Cole and Danny Griego.

  • In the Afterglow 4/14/26

    In this episode, Father John presents a reflection on The Grapes of Wrath. The program also features music from Tony Bennett and James Taylor.

  • In the Afterglow 4/13/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow features a remembrance of Thomas Jefferson and includes music selections by Burt Bacharach and Laura Branigan.

  • In the Afterglow 4/10/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow features a remembrance of William Booth and includes music from The Beatles and Chicago.

  • In the Afterglow 4/9/26

    This episode of In the Afterglow, dated 4/9/26, is dedicated to remembering Paul Robeson. The episode also includes musical selections from Neil Diamond and Josh Groban.