Who Dr. Ray Guarendi Is
A Licensed Psychologist and Catholic Author
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a licensed clinical psychologist who has spent decades working with families and writing about parenting and family life from a perspective rooted in Catholic faith. He is the author of multiple books on raising children, discipline, and family relationships, and he has been a presence in Catholic media for many years through both radio and television.
What distinguishes his approach is a combination of professional training and practical plain-spokenness. He does not talk around difficult subjects in family life, and he does not offer vague reassurances. His answers tend to be direct, grounded in both psychological research and Catholic moral teaching, and often delivered with a dry humor that longtime listeners come to recognize quickly. He takes the questions callers bring seriously without treating them as unusual or alarming, which is part of why many people find the show easy to return to.
Faith and Psychology Together
Dr. Guarendi operates from the premise that Catholic faith and sound psychology are not in tension. The moral framework the Church offers for family life and the practical insights of clinical psychology point in the same direction, and his show draws on both without treating either as secondary. A caller asking about how to handle a defiant teenager and a caller asking about how faith can hold a marriage together in hard times both receive answers from the same integrated perspective.
This approach tends to resonate with Catholic parents who have found that secular parenting advice sometimes sidesteps the moral and spiritual dimensions of family life entirely. The show offers something different: professional credibility combined with an explicit Catholic foundation.
What the Show Covers
Real Questions from Real Families
The Doctor Is In is a live call-in program, which means the shape of each episode is determined by who calls in and what they are facing. The range of topics that come up is broad. Callers bring questions about discipline and child behavior, about navigating conflict in marriage, about raising children in the faith when the culture around them pulls in other directions, and about the particular pressures of parenting in different seasons of life.
Some questions are practical and specific. A parent wants to know how to handle a particular behavior from a six-year-old. Another is trying to understand how to set limits with a teenager without damaging the relationship. Others are more reflective. A caller wants to understand how to keep faith central in a household where not everyone shares the same commitment to it. Dr. Guarendi handles both kinds of questions with the same attentiveness.
A Format Built Around Listening
Because the show is live, it moves at the pace of real conversation. Dr. Guarendi listens to what callers describe before responding, and his responses are typically specific to the situation rather than general. Many listeners describe the experience of hearing someone else’s question and recognizing something of their own situation in it, which is one of the things that gives call-in radio its particular quality. The show is informative even for those who never intend to call.
On Calling In: The show is live Monday through Friday at noon on 94.9 FM Tulsa. Callers who want to speak with Dr. Guarendi can tune in during the broadcast. The show’s contact information is available through St. Michael Radio’s website at stmichaelsradio.com.
Why the Noon Slot Works
A Natural Midday Break
The noon timing places The Doctor Is In at the midpoint of the day, which suits the show’s character. It is not the contemplative tone of the morning Rosary or the evening Bible reading. It is practical, direct, and conversational, which fits a midday moment when many listeners are on a break from work or at home during the busier hours of the afternoon.
For parents who are home during the day, the noon hour often coincides with a natural pause in the rhythm of the household. For those who listen in a car or at a desk during lunch, the show’s format makes it easy to follow without requiring sustained concentration. A listener can come in partway through a call and still follow the conversation without having missed the setup.
In the Context of the Full Day
The Doctor Is In sits at noon within a weekday lineup that runs from 8 AM through the evening. The Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron opens the morning at 8 AM, and the show follows a few hours later. After noon, the Divine Mercy Chaplet airs at 3 PM, then Catholic Answers Live at 5 PM, and Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz at 9 PM. The full weekday schedule is at stmichaelsradio.com/programs for anyone who wants to see the full lineup.
How to Listen in Tulsa
On 94.9 FM at Noon
For listeners in Tulsa and across the metro, the noon broadcast on 94.9 FM is the most direct way to follow the show. The signal is consistent across the area, and the noon timing makes it easy to build listening into a regular midday routine. For those tuning in from Broken Arrow, Owasso, Sand Springs, or other surrounding communities, Catholic radio on 94.9 FM Tulsa carries the same clear signal throughout the metro.
Streaming for Flexibility
The live stream at stmichaelsradio.com/listen carries the same noon broadcast for those who prefer not to rely on the FM signal. Streaming works on a phone, tablet, or computer without any setup. Some listeners use it at a desk during lunch. Others stream through a speaker at home. The show is the same either way, and the live format means the stream carries the same real-time calls as the FM broadcast.
For those who want to catch up on past episodes, checking stmichaelsradio.com/programs will show the current schedule and any additional resources the station makes available for the show.
Program schedule sourced from stmichaelsradio.com/programs (captured June 2026). Host information sourced from publicly available program materials for The Doctor Is In with Dr. Ray Guarendi.
12 Flashcard Q&As
Q1: What is The Doctor Is In with Dr. Ray Guarendi?
A: A live daily call-in radio show hosted by Dr. Ray Guarendi, a licensed clinical psychologist and Catholic author. The show addresses parenting, family life, marriage, and the intersection of faith and psychology.
Q2: Who is Dr. Ray Guarendi?
A: A licensed clinical psychologist, Catholic author, and longtime Catholic radio and television personality. He is known for a practical, direct approach to family life questions that draws on both professional psychology and Catholic teaching.
Q3: When does The Doctor Is In air on St. Michael Radio?
A: Every weekday at 12:00 PM (noon) on 94.9 FM Tulsa. The show is live during this broadcast. It is also available to stream at stmichaelsradio.com/listen.
Q4: What format does the show use?
A: A live call-in format. Callers bring real questions from family life, and Dr. Guarendi responds to them directly and specifically during the broadcast.
Q5: What kinds of topics come up on the show?
A: Parenting at different stages, child discipline, marriage, navigating family conflict, and raising children in the Catholic faith. Both practical and reflective questions are addressed.
Q6: Is the show only for parents with young children?
A: No. The show covers family life broadly, including questions from parents of teenagers, couples without children, and people dealing with extended family relationships. The range of callers is wide.
Q7: How does faith factor into the show?
A: Dr. Guarendi approaches family questions from an integrated Catholic and psychological perspective. Faith is not treated as separate from the practical advice but as part of the same framework for understanding family life well.
Q8: Can anyone call in to the show?
A: Yes. The show is live Monday through Friday at noon on 94.9 FM Tulsa. Callers can reach the show during the live broadcast. Contact information is available at stmichaelsradio.com.
Q9: How do I listen in Tulsa?
A: Tune to 94.9 FM at noon, Monday through Friday. The show can also be streamed live at stmichaelsradio.com/listen on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Q10: Can I stream the show if I miss the noon broadcast?
A: The live stream at stmichaelsradio.com/listen carries the real-time broadcast at noon. For any replay or archive options, check stmichaelsradio.com/programs for what the station makes available.
Q11: What programs air near The Doctor Is In in the SMR lineup?
A: The Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron airs at 8 AM, The Doctor Is In at noon, the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 PM, and Catholic Answers Live at 5 PM. The full schedule is at stmichaelsradio.com/programs.
Q12: Has Dr. Ray Guarendi written books on the topics he covers?
A: Yes. He has authored multiple books on parenting, discipline, and family life, available through Catholic bookstores and major retailers. The show reflects the same practical, faith-rooted approach found throughout his writing.
