Green Gables is a family-friendly restaurant and bar inspired to give you the best smash burgers known to man. They are world-famous for their burgers made fresh to order, with only the highest quality ingredients. Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy Website Developer https://brandbuddyinc.com/ (815) 743-3074 Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairb…

Fr. Luke Spannagel is the Illinois preacher of the National Eucharistic revival. We discuss all things dealing with Catholicism and the Eucharist. Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy Website Developer https://brandbuddyinc.com/(815) 743-3074 Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Pizza Provider Call between 4-5 pm and get 2nd pizza free! https:…

Erika Reynolds is the McLean County State's Attorney. Her expertise in law is impressive and her psychological education makes her the perfect person to explain the reality of the SAFE-T Act, the Assault Weapons Ban, and more! Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy Website Developer https://brandbuddyinc.com/ (815) 743-3074 Marchelloni's Pi…

Paul Leman of Fairbury is embarking on an incredible cross-country bike ride with the Illini 4000 group at U of I to help fund cancer research. Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy Website Developer https://brandbuddyinc.com/ (815) 743-3074 Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Pizza Provider Call between 4-5 pm and get 2nd pizza free! https://…

Justin Whitefoot is the owner and operator of Chick-Fil-A in Normal, IL. He boldly shares the secrets of the Chick-Fil-A hiring process, the company philosophies, beliefs, and thoughts about Christianity, why it's America's #1 restaurant, and more! Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy Website Developer https://brandbuddyinc.com/ (815) 743…

Ken Myszka from Downs, IL, has as much experience in the culinary arts as one could have, traveling the globe and working for some of the planet's most esteemed restaurants. His passion for food doesn't stop in the kitchen, however. Ken is the founder of Epiphany Farms Restaurant, Anju Above, Harmony Korean BBQ, Bakery and Pickle, and of course the…

Darren Bailey was the republican candidate for the Illinois Governor's race in 2022, running against incumbent Governor, JB Pritzker. In today's conversation we discuss Darren's thoughts on the race, what he would've done differently, his relationship with former president Donald J Trump, Abortion, Faith, and more. Thank you to this show's sponsors…

Darren Bailey was the republican candidate for the Illinois Governor's race in 2022, running against incumbent Governor, JB Pritzker. In today's conversation we discuss Darren's thoughts on the race, what he would've done differently, his relationship with former president Donald J Trump, Abortion, Faith, and more. Thank you to this show's sponsors…

McLean County Dems Chairman, Patrick Cortesi, & ISU Professor of Government and Politics, Erik Rankin join me in a SPICY conversation about Donald Trump, Transgender surgeries on minors, the red wave that wasn't, the insurrection, and much more! THAT WAS FUN! Thank you to today's sponsors: Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Pizza Provider Call between…

Lori Bultemeier is the Christian Life Coordinator at The Baby Fold. What’s the baby fold? In brief summary, it’s a massive foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support provider in central IL… What’s a Christian Life Coordinator? That, we will find out together… Lori is also a reverend, Has a Bachelor’s degree in…

Tristan Garland is my friend who has been through some incredible challenges in life - from being abandoned by his parents as a newborn, to being surrounded by heroin addicts from a young age. Today, he joins me a wise, intelligent, and brave young man pursuing a degree in psychology, to talk about mental illness and the myths and truths surroundin…

Lincoln Slagel is the owner and founder of Emancipation Brewing Co in Fairbury. Read more about this at the bottom! Thank you to today's sponsors: Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Pizza Provider Call between 4-5 pm and get 2nd pizza free! https://www.facebook.com/pizzasbymarchelloni +1 815-692-4602 Pamela Deaton | Health Markets Insurance Agent for …

Joshua P. Rodgers knew that he would spend his life fighting for this country. He grew up in the shadow of 9/11. His mother, Vonda, remembers Rodgers always turning his face to the sky when planes flew overhead. As a boy, he dressed up in camouflage and played “army” while hidden in the grass. When Rodgers enlisted in the Army following his graduat…

Eduardo Monk is a 20-year-old ISU student running for a spot on the McLean County Board, and Kevin Phares is his friend and hosts "Speechless" on Cities 92.9FM in Bloomington-Normal. Today's Sponsors: The Compound - A Wrestling Training Facility https://www.facebook.com/thecompoundwrestling 800 North Division St, Chenoa, IL, United States, Illinois…

Brent Metcalf is entering his fifth season as a full-time assistant coach on Iowa State’s wrestling staff. It is his sixth season overall with the Cyclones after serving as the volunteer assistant for the 2017-18 season. As a senior-level athlete, Metcalf was a staple in the United States’ lineup from 2010-2016. He was a part of four U.S. Freestyle…

Becky Billiter's Remarkable Story of having an abortion at 15, to now running a weekend ministry for men and women who are grieving their abortions. •From Becky• Deeper Still is a faith-based healing retreat for post-abortive women and men. Deeper Still exists to bring lasting healing, hope, and freedom to women and men who have been wounded by an …

Paul Meister, Illinois State Professor, discusses his late wife's cancer journey & offers powerful advice and wisdom 💕 Today's Sponsor is Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Illinois Call between 4-5PM and get a second pizza of equal or lesser value. CALL: 1 815-692-4602 https://www.facebook.com/pizzasbymarchelloni/ Follow The Paul Garcia Show: Officia…

David Paul Blumenshine is a political analyst, former politician, and conservative radio host. Today's Sponsors: InMotion Fitness Center https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085541333873 605 North 4Th St, 61739, Fairbury (815) 692-2572 Fairbury Furniture 100 W Locust St Fairbury, IL 61739 http://www.fairburyfurniture.com/ (815) 692-3000 Follo…

Sister Teresa Paul is a Sister of The Third Order of St. Francis, A Catholic religious order located in Peoria, Illinois. Since 1877, the OSF Sisters have been committed to serving the sick, the poor, and all those the Lord sends their way with the greatest care and love. Today's Sponsors: InMotion Fitness Center https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph…

Matt Curl is the proud owner of one of the nation's most coveted dirt track speedways, Fairbury Speedway. The story of what led to his ownership in 2018 spans the entire emotional spectrum and was a pleasure to listen to. Matt also spoke about the current dirt track racing scene, its incredible rise into the mainstream sports world, the reasons peo…

Episode 1: https://youtu.be/yIUTTHRaYOY What do Muslims believe about Jesus, Christians, Women, and Gays? In this 2-Part conversation, Catholic podcast host, Paul Garcia, discusses all of the stereotypes, rumors, and teachings of Islam with the Youtube Sensation, Dr. Sabeel Ahmed. No questions were left unasked! This enjoyable conversation was so r…

Sports have been around for thousands of years. They transcend politics, teach accountability and humility, and build comradery. And if your coaches are Al and Frank, sports can help you to become a champion in the NCAA and in life. In today's episode, we dive deep into the minds of the NCAA's winningest coaching duo to see how they've led their te…

Responding to a Child's Death with Grace is a difficult thing. Tom & Jennifer Roth of El Paso, Illinois, have lived this reality and have a plethora of information and inspiration to offer us. Together, they suffered the tragic loss of their daughter, Krista Roth (21 years old) and by God's grace, they've managed to come out the other side better p…

Homeschooling, CRT, Bathrooms, and more. Issues and concerns within education are many, and everyone has heard about them and developed their own opinions. However, not everyone has heard from someone in such a leading role in education such as my esteemed guest today, Paula Crane, Superintendent at Prairie Central CUSD #8 in central Illinois. In t…

This is the first live episode of The Paul Garcia Show with a Call-In feature! This episode is proudly sponsored by Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury. No one out pizzas Marchelloni's. Support the show--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaulgarciashow/messagePor Paul Garcia

What do Muslims believe about Jesus, Christians, Women, and Gays? In this 2-Part conversation, Catholic podcast host, Paul Garcia, discusses all of the stereotypes, rumors, and teachings of Islam with the Youtube Sensation, Dr. Sabeel Ahmed. No questions were left unasked! This enjoyable conversation was so riveting that we lasted 3 hours. Therefor…

Randy McCulloh was like any other small town kid. He was happy, active, and enjoyed spending time with his family at the lake in Mattoon, Illinois. However, this destination that Randy once associated with fun in the sun would unexpectedly become the scene for the most horrifying event of his life on August 21st 1977. Randy, his family, and many ot…

At first glance, fiscal planning can seem complex and daunting, but Scott Miller, founder of "Moving Forward Today Financial Coaching" shows us that it doesn't need to scare us at all! He even lays out a simple to follow plan to bring you out of debt and even become a millionaire. Scott did a great job of making what may seem complicated at first g…

You've seen his signs in clean yards throughout the tri-county area, "GOMEZ LAWN CARE - High-Quality Satisfaction". However, his story of being born in a foreign country, working with his Dad at 8 years old at a meat packing plant, and founding his now locally renowned lawncare company at 16 with just a push mower, is all far less well known than h…

Kevin Phares is a man of many hats. A Naperville native and now student at ISU, Kevin is the host of the Saturday afternoon radio show “Speechless” on Cities 92.9, a Business Strategist for Great Plains Media, and the President of the Turning Point USA Chapter at Illinois State University. A strong conservative, Kevin has dedicated a significant am…

SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/thepaulgarciashow Anne Barnes talks about her unbelievable journey through 3 miscarriages that lead to her now happy, healthy, and nearly finished pregnancy. The pain of a miscarriage is a pain that Anne Barnes of Towanda, IL (formerly Anne Garcia of Fairbury, IL) knows all too well. She has experienced the h…

Dr. Diane Wolf has been in the education world for 30 years and still loves it! She's currently the Assistant Superintendent of Bloomington School District 87*, but in the past has served as the Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools is McLean, Livingston, Logan, and DeWitt counties, a former high school English teacher, and has "taught teach…

Erik Rankin is an author, a professor at ISU, a father, a husband, a former local politician, and a brilliant political mind. In this episode, we discuss a range of hot political topics, from gun rights and abortion to gerrymandering in Illinois and term limits. You'll find this episode captivating and enlightening, and perhaps you'll even crack a …

Scott Murphy is the author of "The Term Limit Revolution - A citizen's guide to why we need term limits and a simple strategy for getting them." Incumbents in congress who stand for re-election get re-elected more than 90% of the time, despite only 11% of the country approving of them. Saddam Hussein had a higher approval rating after the US invade…

Caitie Crowley was in a near-fatal car accident at the age of 24. Thankfully, she survived but was tasked with relearning how to walk. Her journey is remarkable and inspiring, and I'm thankful was kind enough to share her story and what she learned through the process. Katie is the author of "Stepping Up!: How Christ Turned My Pain & Suffering into…

Patrick Cortesi, Chairman of the McLean County Democrats, and David Blumenshine, a Campaign Manager for Darren Bailey, weigh in on the Illinois gubernatorial primary election results. Visit www.thepaulgarciashow.com for the full story! Support the show--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaulgarciashow/message…

Ali Ince is one of the nation's very best in high school track and field. A sophomore at Normal Community High School, Ali has already amassed 5 State titles in the 400m dash, the 800m run (2X), the 1600m run, and the 4x400m relay. Here is an insight into how the champ ticks! 🔥 Share this episode to support this young, local star! 🔴 Subscribe to Th…

Father Mike Driscoll is a priest of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. He is currently serving as chaplain of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Ottawa, IL, Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Utica IL, and Exorcist for The Diocese of Peoria (Technically, yet to be re-appointed under the new Bishop Lou Tylka). Father Mike is a brilliant mind in the …

Bishop Tylka is the bishop of the Diocese of Peoria Illinois. In this conversation, we discuss His Excellency's battles with faith, the transition of being a parish priest to being the Bishop, how to overcome tragedies in one's life, the future of the Latin Mass, and Nancy Pelosi being banned from receiving communion for her advocacy for the pro-ch…

The other half of the Darren Bailey Campaign for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Candidate, Stephanie Trussell, shares her story of remarkable perseverance and describes how it formed her conservative philosophies. This episode is in no way affiliated with the Bailey Campaign. 🔥 Share this video on Facebook to promote respectful political conversatio…

Mike Baker is the Senior Pastor at Eastview Christian Church in Normal, IL. We discussed if Mike has ever NOT believed in God, whether or not the mental health crisis plaguing teens is a spiritual issue, Mike's "SEX talk" that sparked controversy in Bloomington-Normal, and whether Mike thinks that I, Paul Garcia, can get into Heaven as a Catholic! …

Julie Ryan is the foudner and executive Director of Catalyst Ministries IL, an organization that rescues women from sex trafficking. In this episode we discuss the astounding prevalence of sex trafficking in central IL, how young girls and women get sucked into this attroacious industry, and steps one can take to prevent their kids from being sucke…

Fr. Adam is the parish priest at St. Mary's in Pontiac, IL. He's highly regarded in the area for his communication skills and ability to empathize. Today we discuss what prayer is, what grace is, what happens when we pray, whether or not we're attempting to change the will of God, why it feels like no one is listening sometimes, and much more! I ho…

Cat Petersen is the radio host of "Conservative Cat" and "The Morning Buzz" on Cities 92.9. A devout Christian and proud conservative, Catrina Petersen is no stranger to debate and controversy surrounding her beliefs on social issues. In this episode, we explore her fascinating beliefs on abortion, gay marriage, and the core values of the republica…

Dan Gable is the most well known name in the wrestling world. He won an incredible 181 matches in a row in high school and college, with his only defeat coming in his very last match in the NCAA finals his senior year... "And then I got good." Gable says... At the 1972 Munich Olympics, the then Soviet Union announced one goal: We will find a wrestl…

Jacob Warner is from Washington, IL. He's a 2022 197# NCAA D1 Finalist for the Iowa Hawkeyes and has one more year to make his NCAA Championship dream come true! His journey from childhood to now is one of sacrifice, work, and support, and is one that wrestling fans everywhere will enjoy! ❤️ Thank you to this show's sponsors! 🏆 Dave's Supermarket i…

Thomas Bailey served the crucial role of a guard at the Pontiac Prison the morning of the nationally infamous '78 prison riots. He lost many friends to murderous inmates and remembers it all vividly. In this episode, we discuss the details of that fateful day. I admire this man and deeply appreciate his courage and willingness to come on. Thank you…

Seth Welch is a member of the Livingston County Board. He's a friend of mine who I love discussing political issues with because he knows his stuff and has great communication skills. All of the spots on the Livingston County Board are up for reelection on June 28th - you can vote at the Livingston County Clerk's Office, located at the Historic Cou…

Josh Alber is the first and only 4X undefeated State Champion in Illinois High School Wrestling History. He recently graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, where he was a 4X NCAA D1 National Qualifier for the Panthers, and head coach Doug Schwab, a National Champion for the University of Iowa. Josh is a man of extreme work ethic. Balancing…

Alexander Martin is a very kind and intelligent trans-non-binary person from central Illinois. In this conversation, we break down the trans experience, pronouns, sense of self, and much more! It was a very insightful, respectful, and enlightening conversaiton. ❤️ Share this video to support friendly and honest dialogue across all subjects! Support…