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Ep 2968The Catholic Morning Show - 02/23/2026 - Full Show

Dr. Jared Staudt (Director of Content for Exodus 90 and instructor at Rosary College) discusses the co-authored book The American Catholic Land Movement: Past, Present, and Future, explaining its inspiration and how Catholic land movements can shape the future of faith-centered communities. Find the book: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-american-catholic-land-movement-past-present-and-future/ Dr. Scott Hefelfinger (Associate Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology) shares insights into the formation series The Heart of Prayer: A Study with Bishop Andrew Cozzens, highlighting how it helps Catholics grow in their prayer life alongside Bishop Andrew Cozzens. Learn more: https://press.augustineinstitute.org/heart-of-prayer-press-kit #CatholicMorningShow #CatholicFaith #PrayerLife #CatholicBooks #SpiritualGrowth #CatholicCulture #FaithFormation #Exodus90 #AugustineInstitute #CatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 202657 min

Ep 2967Faith, AI, and the Future of Evangelization - Renee Roden - 02/20/2026

Renee Roden delivers her final religion-and-technology report examining: • The controversy surrounding Catholic AI tools • Concerns about responsibility and truth in chatbot-generated theology • The importance of real human encounter in evangelization • How AI might assist — but never replace — the Church’s mission • Why human presence remains essential in a digital world A thoughtful send-off exploring one of the most important cultural questions facing the Church today. #FaithAndTechnology #CatholicAI #DigitalEvangelization #CatholicMedia #CatholicJournalism Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 20, 20269 min

Ep 2967Living the Blessed Life: Finding Joy Through Faith, Love, and Daily Habits - Melissa Overmyer - 02/20/2026

Catholic author and speaker Melissa Overmyer discusses her book Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy, published by Ascension Press. In this conversation: • Why love is the foundation of happiness • How tragedy shaped her spiritual journey • The “BLESSED” framework for daily joyful living • Practical habits for building faith-centered joy • How Scripture supports lasting peace and meaning A hopeful conversation for anyone seeking deeper trust in God. #CatholicBooks #ChristianJoy #FaithInAction #CatholicAuthor #SpiritualGrowth Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 20, 202610 min

Ep 2967Temptation, Repentance, and Christ’s Victory — Preparing for Lent - Fr. Chris Reising - 02/20/2026

Fr. Chris Reising, pastor of All Saints Parish in Des Moines, reflects on: • The connection between Adam and Eve, King David’s repentance, and Christ in the desert • The three classic temptations: lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and pride of life • Why temptation itself is not sin • How prayer, fasting, and confession help us remain spiritually free • How Lent strengthens our relationship with Christ A powerful reflection to help you begin the Lenten season with clarity and purpose. #SundayReadings #Lent #CatholicHomily #CatholicTeaching #ScriptureReflection Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 20, 20264 min

Ep 2967The Catholic Morning Show - 02/20/2026

• Fr. Chris Reising, pastor of All Saints Parish in Des Moines, walks through the Sunday readings — from the Fall in Genesis to Psalm 51 and Christ’s temptation in the desert — showing how Lent calls us to repentance, responsibility for sin, prayer, fasting, and confession. • Catholic speaker and author Melissa Overmyer shares insights from her new book Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy, published by Ascension Press. She explains how faith, Scripture, and even modern research point to love as the foundation of true happiness. • In her final Iowa Catholic Radio segment, journalist Renee Roden examines the debate over AI tools in Catholic life, discussing questions about truth, responsibility, human presence, and how technology should serve — not replace — authentic evangelization. Listen weekday mornings at 7am CT on Iowa Catholic Radio. #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #Lent #CatholicFaith #CatholicPodcast #AscensionPress #ChristianJoy #CatholicLife #FaithAndTechnology Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 20, 202657 min

Ep 2966Teaching Kids to Guard Their Thoughts: The Monks Stand Guard - Sylvia Dorham - 02/19/2026

Catholic author Sylvia Dorham introduces her new children’s book The Monks Stand Guard, published by TAN Books. In this conversation: • How monastic life inspired the story • Teaching children to “take thoughts captive” • Helping kids understand temptation and virtue • The hidden messages parents can share through children’s stories • Why Catholic children’s books are vital for early faith formation Perfect for Catholic families looking for meaningful spiritual reading for children. https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-monks-stand-guard/ #CatholicBooks #CatholicParenting #CatholicKids #FaithFormation #CatholicAuthor Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 202610 min

Ep 2966How Canon Law Shapes the Liturgical Year - Adam Storey - 02/19/2026

Adam Storey, canon lawyer for the Diocese of Des Moines, discusses: • Why the liturgical year is part of Church law • How law organizes worship for the good of the faithful • The difference between liturgical law and sacramental law • Why Lent’s disciplines help orient our hearts toward grace • How Church structure supports spiritual growth A fascinating look at the spiritual purpose behind the Church’s calendar. #CanonLaw #LiturgicalYear #CatholicTeaching #Lent #CatholicFormation Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 202610 min

Ep 29661st Sunday of Lent: Genesis, Free Will, and the Beginning of the Lenten Journey - 02/19/2026

Christ the King Parish Deacon Randy Kiel prepares us for the upcoming Sunday readings by exploring: • Why Genesis includes two creation accounts • God breathing life into humanity • The meaning of the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge • How free will and temptation shaped salvation history • How Christ, the “New Adam,” restores humanity A powerful start to the Lenten season and our walk toward Easter. #SundayReadings #Genesis #CatholicHomily #Lent #ScriptureReflection #CatholicTeaching Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 20265 min

Ep 2966The Catholic Morning Show - 02/19/2026

• Deacon Randy Kiel helps listeners unpack the Genesis creation account, original sin, and the promise of salvation as we begin our Lenten journey toward the Cross and Resurrection. • Adam Storey, canon lawyer for the Diocese of Des Moines, explains how the Church’s liturgical year is actually part of canon law — and how its rhythms orient our lives toward Christ and the mysteries of salvation. • Author Sylvia Dorham joins us to discuss her new children’s book The Monks Stand Guard, published by TAN Books. She shares how monastic spirituality can help children (and adults!) learn to guard their thoughts, focus on what is good, and grow closer to God. Listen weekday mornings at 7am CT on Iowa Catholic Radio. #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #Lent #SundayMass #CatholicFaith #CanonLaw #CatholicBooks #CatholicFamily #ScriptureReflection #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 202657 min

Ep 2965Ash Wednesday & the Sacred Heart: How to Begin Lent with a Converted Heart - Emily Jaminet - 02/18/2026

Author and speaker Emily Jaminet helps listeners begin Lent with clarity and purpose.In this conversation she discusses:• The meaning of “rend your hearts, not your garments”• Why Lent is a season of “yes,” not just sacrifice• How prayer, fasting, and almsgiving transform the heart• Teaching children to live Lent with intentional faith• The importance of the Sacred Heart devotion in Catholic homesLearn more about her work and Lenten reflections at:https://welcomehisheart.com/#EmilyJaminet #SacredHeart #Lent #AshWednesday #CatholicSpirituality #CatholicDevotion #CatholicFamily #CatholicLiving Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 202610 min

Ep 2965First Communion and Beyond - Katie McGrady - 02/18/2026

Catholic author, speaker, and broadcaster Katie Prejean McGrady shares the inspiration behind her newest family faith resource.She explains:• Why parents must lead their children’s sacramental formation• How families can make Sunday Mass the “anchor” of the week• Practical conversations parents should have with children about Communion• Encouraging long-term Catholic practice beyond sacrament day• Signs of renewed faith among young Catholics todayFind the book from Ave Maria Press or Catholic booksellers.#KatieMcGrady #FirstCommunion #Eucharist #CatholicParenting #CatholicFamily #Mass #CatholicFormation #Sacraments Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 202611 min

Ep 2965The Catholic Morning Show - Ash Wednesday - 02/18/2026

Today’s Catholic Morning Show helps listeners enter Lent with purpose and hope.Emily Jaminet reflects on Ash Wednesday and the Lenten call to conversion, explaining how devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus helps shape daily prayer, sacrifice, and acts of charity. She shares practical ways families can live Lent intentionally and open their hearts more fully to Christ.Learn more about her work and Lenten reflections at:https://welcomehisheart.com/Katie Prejean McGrady discusses her newest book, First Communion and Beyond: A Family’s Guide to Eucharistic Joy, written with her husband Tommy. She explains why parents are the primary educators of faith, how families can make Mass the anchor of weekly life, and how small habits help children grow into lifelong disciples.Find the book from Ave Maria Press or Catholic booksellers.Start your Lenten journey with encouragement, formation, and practical Catholic wisdom.#CatholicMorningShow #AshWednesday #Lent #SacredHeart #CatholicFamily #Eucharist #CatholicParenting #FaithFormation #CatholicRadio #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 202657 min

Ep 2964Let's talk about Fat Tuesday! - 02/17/2026

Bo, Matt, Alexia, and Ayden discuss the origins of Mardi Gras and its Catholic background.“Mardi Gras,” meaning Fat Tuesday, developed as the final day before Ash Wednesday — historically a time when Catholics used up rich foods and prepared spiritually for Lent through fasting, prayer, and repentance.The crew talks about:• The historical Catholic roots of the celebration• Why feasting came before fasting• How Catholics today can properly prepare for Lent#MardiGras #FatTuesday #CatholicTradition #LentPrep #CatholicCalendar #CatholicMorningShow Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 202610 min

Ep 2964Michelle Duppong Hope in the Depths of Suffering - 02/17/2026

Stephanie Parks discusses her new book on Michelle Duppong, a FOCUS missionary and Catholic leader remembered for her radiant faith, joyful evangelization, and profound witness during terminal illness.Michelle’s life continues to inspire young Catholics, missionaries, and families through her example of trusting God completely, embracing suffering with peace, and living mission first.Find the book here:https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=michelle-duppongFrom Sophia Institute Press#MichelleDuppong #CatholicWitness #CatholicBooks #FaithInSuffering #CatholicMission #StephanieParks #CatholicAuthor Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 202612 min

Ep 2964The Catholic Morning Show - 02/17/2026

Today on the Catholic Morning Show:Stephanie Parks — High School Campus Minister, Writer, Editor, and SpeakerStephanie joins us to discuss her new book on Michelle Duppong, a beloved Catholic missionary, FOCUS leader, and young woman whose profound faith during her battle with cancer touched thousands and sparked a growing devotion across the Church. Her story is one of heroic trust, missionary zeal, and deep joy in suffering — offering a compelling modern witness for Catholics seeking hope in difficult times.Learn more about the book here:https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=michelle-duppongPublished by Sophia Institute PressCatholic Morning Show Crew — Bo, Matt, Alexia, AydenThe crew discusses Mardi Gras — what it means, where it comes from, and why Catholics historically celebrated before Lent begins.Mardi Gras (French for “Fat Tuesday”) developed as the final day of feasting before Ash Wednesday and the penitential season of Lent. Historically, Catholics used the day to use up rich foods like butter, eggs, and meat before fasting — turning it into both a cultural celebration and a spiritual reminder to prepare for repentance, sacrifice, and renewal.#CatholicMorningShow #MichelleDuppong #CatholicFaith #RedemptiveSuffering #Lent #MardiGras #CatholicRadio #CatholicLife #FaithStory #HopeInChrist Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 202657 min

Ep 2963TURN Conference Invites Young Catholics to Deeper Faith - 02/16/2026

Danielle Fennessy from the Diocese of Sioux City joins us to preview the upcoming TURN Conference in Jefferson on February 28th, featuring keynote speaker Bishop Keehner. She discusses how youth conferences provide formation, fellowship, and real encounters with Christ that help young people live their Catholic faith with confidence.#CatholicYouth #TURNConference #CatholicFormation #DioceseOfSiouxCity #CatholicEvents Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 20269 min

Ep 2963Max McLean Brings The Screwtape Letters to the Stage - 02/16/2026

Max McLean, founder of the Fellowship for Performing Arts, discusses the nationally touring production of The Screwtape Letters, the theatrical adaptation of the beloved C.S. Lewis classic exploring the struggle for the human soul through the perspective of a senior demon.Learn more or find tour information:https://screwtapeonstage.com/ #CSLewis #ScrewtapeLetters #ChristianTheater #CatholicArts #FaithAndCulture Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 202610 min

Ep 2963The Catholic Morning Show - 02/16/2026

Today on the Catholic Morning Show:🎭 Max McLean — Founder and Artistic Director of the Fellowship for Performing Arts — joins us to discuss the acclaimed stage production of The Screwtape Letters, the powerful theatrical adaptation of the classic C.S. Lewis work exploring spiritual warfare and the battle for the human soul. McLean’s company produces theater from a Christian worldview and has toured these productions nationally for many years. Learn more and see tour info:https://screwtapeonstage.com/🔥 Danielle Fennessy — Faith Formation Coordinator for the Diocese of Sioux City — shares details about the upcoming TURN Conference in Jefferson on February 28th, featuring keynote speaker Bishop John Keehner. She explains how gatherings like TURN help young Catholics encounter Christ, deepen their faith, and build authentic Catholic community.Join us for conversations that inform, inspire, and help you live your Catholic faith every day.#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicFaith #CSLewis #ScrewtapeLetters #CatholicYouth #CatholicEvents #ChristianTheater #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 202657 min

Ep 2962Fighting Dragons - John Wood - 02/13/2026

The inspiration behind the 7 Deadly DragonsTeaching virtue through storytellingHelping children understand spiritual warfareThe mission of Extraordinary MissionLearn more:https://extraordinarymission.com/https://extraordinarymission.com/pages/7-deadly-dragons#7DeadlyDragons #CatholicBooks #CatholicParents #VirtueFormation #SpiritualWarfare #CatholicAuthor #ExtraordinaryMission #FaithFilledFamilies Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 202610 min

Ep 2962Deacon Matt Halbach - 02/13/2026

The mission of Mercy College of Health SciencesRole of Mission & Campus Culture in Catholic higher educationStudent stories of faith growthCreating a culture of encounter and discipleshipLearn more:https://www.mchs.edu/#MercyCollege #CatholicEducation #CampusMinistry #FaithOnCampus #CatholicLeadership #DeaconLife #CatholicCollege Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 202613 min

Ep 2962Fr. Ben Valentine - 02/13/2026

Reflection on the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeTrusting in God versus relying on worldly securityLiving the Beatitudes in daily lifePractical application for families and individuals#SundayGospel #OrdinaryTime #CatholicReflection #TrustInGod #Beatitudes #CatholicPriest #LiveTheGospel Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 20263 min

Ep 2962The Catholic Morning Show - 02/13/2026

Fr. Ben Valentine reflects on the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeWhat it means to trust in God amid life’s challengesThe mission and Catholic identity of Mercy College of Health SciencesReal stories of college students growing in their faithThe inspiration behind the 7 Deadly DragonsHow Catholic storytelling can help children understand virtue and spiritual warfareLearn more about Mercy College:https://www.mchs.edu/Learn more about the Extraordinary Mission and the 7 Deadly Dragons series:https://extraordinarymission.com/https://extraordinarymission.com/pages/7-deadly-dragons#CatholicMorningShow #CatholicFaith #SundayGospel #OrdinaryTime #CatholicEducation #MercyCollege #CatholicCollege #FaithOnCampus #CatholicBooks #7DeadlyDragons #CatholicParents #SpiritualGrowth #LiveYourFaith Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 202657 min

Ep 2961Freeze Out Hunger: Faith in Action - Steve Havemann and Holly Dommer - 02/12/2026

Steve Havemann and Holly Dommer discuss how the Freeze Out Hunger Campaign supports local families facing food insecurity and how listeners can get involved through St. Vincent de Paul – Des Moines.#FaithInAction #EndHunger Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 202610 min

Ep 2961Why the Cross Changes Everything - Robert Peek - 02/12/2026

Robert Peek, editor at Cor Jesu Press, joins the show to talk about The Love of Jesus Crucified by St. Alphonsus Liguori — a direct, uncompromising call to deeper love for Christ.Learn more: https://corjesupress.com/products/the-love-of-jesus-crucified#TheCross #CatholicSpirituality Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 202610 min

Ep 2961Sirach’s Warning: Your Choices Have Consequences - Deacon Randy Kiel - 02/12/2026

In this week’s reflection on the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Deacon Randy Kiel focuses on the first reading from Sirach 15:15–20 — a direct and challenging reminder that God sets before us life and death, fire and water, good and evil.Sirach makes it clear: God does not force our hand. He gives us freedom, but we are accountable for how we use it. This reading confronts modern excuses and calls Catholics back to personal responsibility, obedience, and trust in God’s commandments.Read the full passage here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021526.cfm#SundayReadings #Sirach #CatholicTeaching #FreeWill #CatholicMorningShow Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 20265 min

Ep 2961The Catholic Morning Show - 02/12/2026

Today on the Catholic Morning Show:Dcn. Randy Kiel — 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time ReflectionWhat does Jesus really mean when He says, “Blessed are you who are poor”? Deacon Randy Kiel dives into the first and second readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time and unpacks the spiritual stakes behind the Beatitudes.Read the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021526.cfmRobert Peek — The Love of Jesus Crucified by St. Alphonsus LiguoriThe Cross isn’t symbolic — it’s transformational. Robert Peek, editor at Cor Jesu Press, joins us to discuss The Love of Jesus Crucified, a powerful spiritual work by St. Alphonsus Liguori that confronts lukewarm faith and calls Catholics back to radical devotion.Learn more: https://corjesupress.com/products/the-love-of-jesus-crucifiedSteve Havemann & Holly Dommer — Freeze Out Hunger CampaignHunger is real in our own communities. The CEO of St. Vincent de Paul – Des Moines shares how the Freeze Out Hunger Campaign is mobilizing Catholics to meet urgent needs this winter and how listeners can make an immediate impact.Faith. Action. Challenge. This episode doesn’t coast — it calls you forward.#CatholicMorningShow #SundayReadings #Beatitudes #JesusCrucified #FreezeOutHunger #StVincentDePaul #CatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 202657 min

Ep 2960Bringing St. Bernadette to the Stage - Pierre Ferragu - 02/11/2026

Bernadette, the Musical premieres in Chicago on February 19th and brings the powerful story of Lourdes to life through music and drama.More information: https://bernadettethemusical.com#CatholicArts #Lourdes Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 202611 min

Ep 2960Faith, Leadership, and the Forge Conference - Ricky Stanzi - 02/11/2026

Ricky Stanzi discusses life after football and how Christ-centered leadership continues to guide his mission. He will be speaking at the Forge Conference on February 28th in Des Moines.#CatholicMen #FaithInAction Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 202612 min

Ep 2960The Catholic Morning Show - 02/11/2026

On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Ricky Stanzi — Former Quarterback, Iowa HawkeyesFormer Hawkeye quarterback Ricky Stanzi joins the show to discuss speaking at the upcoming Forge Conference on February 28th in Des Moines. He shares how faith has shaped his life beyond football and how men can grow in leadership, courage, and discipleship.Pierre Ferragu — Lead Producer, Bernadette, the MusicalPierre Ferragu joins us to discuss Bernadette, the Musical, premiering in Chicago on February 19th. The production brings to life the powerful story of St. Bernadette of Lourdes — her humility, suffering, and unwavering faith in the face of skepticism and persecution.Learn more: https://bernadettethemusical.com#CatholicMorningShow #ForgeConference #BernadetteTheMusical #CatholicFaith #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 202657 min

Ep 2959Hope and Healing Through Catholic Counseling - Barb Graham and Bobbi Jo Smith - 02/10/2026

Representatives from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Des Moines share how counseling services are expanding to meet community needs and invite listeners to support their mission through the Shamrocks and Shenanigans event.Event details: https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org/get-involved/shamrocks/#CatholicCharities #MentalHealthMinistry Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 202610 min

Ep 2959Faith, Love, and a Better Valentine - Anthony DeStephano - 02/10/2026

Bestselling author Anthony DeStefano shares insights from his writing and discusses his newest book centered on faith-filled love and relationships.More information: https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=your-valentine#CatholicAuthor #FaithAndLove Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 202612 min

Ep 2959The Catholic Morning Show - 02/10/2026

On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Anthony DeStefano — Bestselling AuthorAnthony DeStefano, bestselling author of more than thirty Christian books for adults and children, joins the show to talk about his work and his latest book focused on love, faith, and meaningful relationships. He shares insights on how Catholic teaching can bring depth and joy to how we celebrate love.Learn more: https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=your-valentineBarb Graham & Bobbi Jo Smith — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Des MoinesBarb Graham, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, and Bobbi Jo Smith, Director of Development & Marketing, discuss the resurgence of Catholic Charities’ counseling program and the growing need for mental health services in our communities. They also promote Shamrocks and Shenanigans, a fundraising event supporting Catholic Charities’ life-changing work.Event details: https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org/get-involved/shamrocks/#CatholicMorningShow #CatholicCharities #MentalHealth #CatholicAuthor #FaithAndLove Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 202657 min

Ep 2958The Lenten Phone Fast Challenge - Matt Paolelli - 02/09/2026

VP of Marketing for Real Life Catholic, Matt Paolelli discusses how the Phone Fast Challenge helps Catholics reclaim their attention and live Lent with greater intentionality.More information: https://reallifecatholic.com/lent/#Lent #PhoneFast #RealLifeCatholic Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 9, 202610 min

Ep 2958Serva Fidem: Forming Young Catholics in Faith and Mission - 02/09/2026

Representatives from Serva Fidem discuss the apostolate’s focus on prayer, service, and authentic Catholic community, and how it continues to grow and bear fruit.Learn more: https://www.servafidem.org/#ServaFidem #CatholicYouth Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 9, 202611 min

Ep 2958The Catholic Morning Show - 02/09/2026

On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Drew Croegaert & Peyton Jameson — Serva FidemDrew Croegaert and Peyton Jameson share an update on Serva Fidem, a Catholic apostolate focused on forming young people through prayer, service, and authentic community. They discuss what Serva Fidem is, why it’s been so effective, how much participants love the experience, and how listeners can get involved.Learn more: https://www.servafidem.org/Joe Stopulos — Host of Man Up! on Iowa Catholic RadioJoe Stopulos previews the 9:00 a.m. episode of Man Up!, offering a look at upcoming conversations focused on faith, leadership, and authentic Catholic masculinity.Matt Paolelli — VP of Marketing, Real Life CatholicMatt Paolelli talks about the Lenten Phone Fast Challenge from Real Life Catholic, a practical invitation to reduce screen time and refocus hearts, habits, and attention on Christ during Lent.More information: https://reallifecatholic.com/lent/ #CatholicMorningShow #ServaFidem #CatholicYouth #ManUp #Lent #RealLifeCatholic Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 9, 202657 min

Ep 2957Rewritten: The Story of Maria Goretti - Ira DeWitt - 02/06/2026

Executive Producer Ira DeWitt joins the show to talk about bringing the story of St. Maria Goretti to film and the mission behind the SAINT Lifestyle App.Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbDElor-Ev4#MariaGoretti #CatholicFilm #Saints Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 6, 20267 min

Ep 2957Walking the Way of the Cross with the Saints - Jason Gale - 02/06/2026

Jason Gale, VP of Content and Production for TAN Books, shares about The Way of the Cross with the Saints and how it enriches personal and communal prayer.More information: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-way-of-the-cross-with-the-saints/ #WayOfTheCross #CatholicDevotion Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 6, 20268 min

Ep 2957Sunday Gospel Prep for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Ben Valentine - 02/06/2026

Associate Pastor of Epiphany Parish in Mason City, Fr. Ben Valentine offers pastoral insight into the upcoming Sunday Gospel and how it applies to daily discipleship. #SundayGospel #CatholicReflection Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 6, 20263 min

Ep 2956The Catholic Morning Show - 02/06/2026

On today’s Iowa Catholic Radio broadcast:Fr. Ben Valentine — Associate Pastor, Epiphany Parish, Mason CityFr. Ben Valentine offers Sunday Gospel preparation for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, helping listeners reflect more deeply on the Word of God proclaimed at Mass.Jason Gale — VP of Content and Production, TAN BooksJason Gale joins the show to discuss The Way of the Cross with the Saints, a devotional that invites Catholics to walk the Stations of the Cross alongside holy men and women throughout Church history.Learn more: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-way-of-the-cross-with-the-saints/Jeanne Thill — Co-host, Making It Personal with Bishop William JoensenJeanne Thill previews the upcoming episode of Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen, highlighting conversations that connect faith to everyday life.Ira DeWitt — Executive Producer, Rewritten: The Story of Maria Goretti; Founder, SAINT Lifestyle AppIra DeWitt shares about Rewritten: The Story of Maria Goretti, a new film bringing the powerful witness of St. Maria Goretti to the screen, and discusses how the SAINT Lifestyle App helps Catholics grow in virtue and discipleship.Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbDElor-Ev4 #IowaCatholicRadio #SundayGospel #StationsOfTheCross #CatholicBooks #CatholicFilm #Saints #CatholicLife Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 6, 202657 min

Ep 2955Archbishop Zinkula Shares a Journey in Faith Update - 02/05/2026

Archbishop Thomas Zinkula joins the Catholic Morning Show to provide insight into the Journey in Faith and how the faithful of the Archdiocese of Dubuque are being called to deeper discipleship.#JourneyInFaith #CatholicLeadership #ArchdioceseOfDubuque Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 202611 min

Ep 2955Liz Kelly on a Lenten Book Study: A Place Called Golgotha - 02/05/2026

Author and Word on Fire Institute formation leader Liz Kelly joins the show to share details about a diocesan Lenten book study using A Place Called Golgotha. She encourages listeners to embrace Lent as a time of deeper reflection and conversion.More information: https://www.lizk.org/Lenten Book Study: http://www.scdiocese.org/lent#LentenJourney #WordOnFire #CatholicWomen Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 20269 min

Ep 29555th Sunday in OT Readings Reflection with Deacon Randy Kiel - 02/05/2026

Deacon Randy Kiel of Christ the King Parish in Des Moines joins the Catholic Morning Show to unpack the upcoming Sunday readings and offer spiritual guidance rooted in pastoral experience.https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020826.cfm#SundayReadings #CatholicScripture Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 20265 min

Ep 2955The Catholic Morning Show - 02/05/2026

On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Deacon Randy Kiel — Deacon, Christ the King Parish, Des MoinesDeacon Randy Kiel reflects on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings, offering pastoral insight and practical application to help listeners enter more fully into the Word of God proclaimed at Mass.Liz Kelly — Author, Speaker, and Women’s Formation Leader, Word on Fire InstituteLiz Kelly joins the show to discuss partnering with the Diocese of Sioux City for a Lenten book study of A Place Called Golgotha. She shares how the study invites participants to walk with Christ through His Passion and deepen their Lenten journey.Learn more: https://www.lizk.org/Archbishop Thomas Zinkula — Archdiocese of DubuqueArchbishop Zinkula provides an update on the ongoing Journey in Faith, reflecting on the spiritual vitality, challenges, and hopes of the Archdiocese of Dubuque as it continues forward in mission.#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #SundayReadings #Lent #WordOnFire #JourneyInFaith #CatholicLife Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 202657 min

Ep 2954Steve Ray on February Devotion: The Holy Family and the Hidden Life of Jesus - 02/04/2026

Catholic author and convert Steve Ray joins the show to explore the Church’s devotion for February: honoring the Holy Family and meditating on the early years of Jesus. He encourages listeners to look to Nazareth as a model for family life rooted in faith, love, and virtue.#HolyFamily #SteveRay #CatholicFamilyLife Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 4, 20267 min

Ep 2954Forge Conference Preview with Dan Spencer of Legacy of Faith - 02/04/2026

Dan Spencer, Co-Founder and Director of Legacy of Faith, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the importance of Catholic men living with intention and passing on faith to the next generation. He also invites listeners to the Forge Conference taking place February 28th in Des Moines.#ForgeConference #CatholicMen #LegacyOfFaith Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 4, 202613 min

Ep 2954The Catholic Morning Show - 02/04/2026

On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Dan Spencer — Co-Founder & Director, Legacy of FaithDan Spencer joins the show to discuss his work with Legacy of Faith and his upcoming role speaking at the Forge Conference on February 28th in Des Moines. He shares how Catholic men are called to live with purpose, build spiritual legacy, and strengthen their families through faith-filled leadership.Steve Ray — Author and Catholic ConvertSteve Ray returns to reflect on the Church’s devotion for the month of February: the Holy Family and the Boyhood of Jesus. He explores what Catholics can learn from Christ’s hidden years and how devotion to the Holy Family can shape our homes into places of prayer, virtue, and love.#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #ForgeConference #LegacyOfFaith #HolyFamily #SteveRay #CatholicDiscipleship Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 4, 202657 min

Ep 2953Overcoming Parenting Challenges with Built On Rock Coaching - Jarrett Wendt - 02/03/2026

Jarrett Wendt, parishioner at St. Cecilia Parish in Ames, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss his work with Built On Rock Parent Coaching. He offers encouragement for parents seeking guidance and support while navigating difficult seasons of raising children.Learn more: www.builtonrockparentcoaching.org#CatholicParenting #FamilyFaith #ParentSupport Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 3, 202610 min

Ep 2953When Low Becomes Too Low — Recognizing Despair and Offering Hope - Deacon Randy Kiel - 02/03/2026

Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling, joins the Catholic Morning Show for a thoughtful conversation about mental health, suicide risk, and the importance of seeking help when someone is struggling. He addresses whether depression is always present, what other symptoms may appear, and how loved ones can support someone through dark moments while encouraging professional care.If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek immediate help through local emergency services or a trusted mental health professional.#MentalHealthMatters #CatholicHope #YouAreNotAlone Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 3, 202614 min

Ep 2953The Catholic Morning Show - 02/03/2026

On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Deacon Randy Kiel — Founder of Kardia CounselingDeacon Randy Kiel joins the program for an important conversation titled “When Low Becomes Too Low.” He discusses what this phrase means, how to recognize warning signs when someone is experiencing deep emotional distress, and what role love, support, and professional help can play in bringing hope to those who are suffering.If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a trusted professional or local support resources immediately.Jarrett Wendt — Parishioner, St. Cecilia Parish (Ames)Jarrett Wendt joins the show to talk about overcoming the most frustrating parenting challenges through encouragement, structure, and faith-centered coaching. He shares insights from his work with Built On Rock Parent Coaching, helping parents grow in confidence and peace in family life.Learn more: www.builtonrockparentcoaching.org#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #MentalHealthAwareness #CatholicHope #ParentingSupport #FaithAndFamily Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 3, 202657 min

Ep 2952Connie Hill and God's Toddler: A Journey from Ancestor worship to Catholicism - 02/02/2026

Connie Hill, parishioner at St. Mary’s in Elkhart and founder of GodsToddler, joins the show to reflect on her path to Catholicism and her mission of helping families grow in faith.Learn more: https://www.godstoddler.com/ #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #Testimony Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 20269 min