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The Catholic Morning Show
Connecting Listeners to Christ. The Catholic Morning Show, a nationally known radio show conveys a message of lasting fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through prayer, the Sacraments, family life, and the help of Mary and the saints, We want to cultivate an intimate relationship with Jesus, and help others do the same. Join the Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7:00AM with Bo Bonner, Deacon Mark Campbell, and Ayden Pugh.
Episodes
The Catholic Morning ShowDomestic Violence Help in Southwest Iowa: 24/7 Crisis Line & Shelter – Nelcy Vargas – 10/29/2026
Deacon Mark Campbell welcomes Nelcy Vargas, Program Manager of Victim Services and Outreach for the Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Gardener: A Catholic Picture Book for Miscarriage & Child Loss – Maddie Cain – 10/29/2026
Maddie Cain joins Deacon Mark Campbell — turning the tables after once interviewing him on her own diocesan podcast — to talk about The Gardener. Where the…
The Catholic Morning ShowAll Saints Day Readings Explained: Who Are the 144,000? – Deacon Randy Kiel – 10/29/2026
This Sunday's Readings Deacon Randy Kiel of Christ the King Parish in Des Moines joins Deacon Mark Campbell to preview the readings for the Solemnity of All…
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Episode Notes Deacon Mark Campbell hosts this Thursday, October 29 edition of The Catholic Morning Show on Iowa Catholic Radio. All Saints Day Readings with…
The Catholic Morning ShowWhy Voting Is a Catholic Responsibility: Forming Your Conscience Before Election Day – Dr. John Huynh – 10/28/2026
Feeling apathetic about the election or frustrated with your choices? Dr. John Huynh, Director of Social Justice for the Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic…
The Catholic Morning ShowAlto: Ascension's Distraction-Free Daily Prayer Companion (November Preview) – Hadleigh Thomas – 10/28/2026
Promo Code: ICR10 https://ascensionpress.com/pages/content-hub/alto Struggling to build a daily prayer habit? Hadleigh Thomas, product manager on Ascension's…
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Happy Feast of Saints Simon and Jude! Deacon Mark Campbell hosts this Wednesday edition of The Catholic Morning Show with a focus on prayer, conscience, and…
The Catholic Morning ShowThinking About Becoming Catholic? Here's Your First Step - Karmen Bower - 10/27/2026
Karmen Bower, director of faith formation for the Diocese of Sioux City, joins Deacon Mark Campbell to talk about the growing number of people entering the…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Veil Removed: The Story Behind the Mass Film and Its New Sequel on Confession - Chris Magruder - 10/27/2026
Chris Magruder, founder and executive producer of The Veil Removed and co-host of Catholic Women Now, joins Deacon Mark Campbell to tell the story behind one…
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Deacon Mark Campbell, Ayden Pugh, and in-studio guest Jason open Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time on the Memorial of Pope Saint Evaristus, the…
The Catholic Morning ShowA Survivor From Day One: Free Programs for Life With Cancer in Central Iowa - Austin Neal - 10/26/2026
Austin Neal, annual giving and outreach manager for Above + Beyond Cancer, returns to talk with Deacon Mark Campbell about life after a cancer diagnosis…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Church Fathers for Our Time: Ancient Wisdom on Culture Wars, Suffering, and the Mass - Mike Aquilina - 10/26/2026
Mike Aquilina, author of more than 70 books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion and co-founder, with Scott Hahn, of the St. Paul Center for Biblical…
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Deacon Mark Campbell, Janelle Manns, and Ayden Pugh open Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time on the Memorial of Saint Fulk of Piacenza, the…
The Catholic Morning ShowSunday Gospel Reflection - Fr Dan Kirby - 10/23/2026
Fr. Dan Kirby of St. John the Apostle Parish in Norwalk previews this Sunday's readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the greatest commandment…
The Catholic Morning ShowBorn to Run 5K: Help Des Moines Families with Marys Helping Hands - Allison Franz and Tonia Martin - 10/23/2026
Allison Franz and Tonia Martin of Mary's Helping Hands join Deacon Mark Campbell to preview the annual Born to Run 5K and 1-mile fun run, a timed race and…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe National Eucharistic Congress Returns to Indianapolis in 2029: What's Next - Bishop Andrew Cozzens - 10/23/202
Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota, who chaired the historic 10th National Eucharistic Congress in 2024, the first in more than 80…
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Deacon Mark Campbell, Brian Egan, and Ayden Pugh close out the week on Friday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time, the Memorial of Saint John of…
The Catholic Morning ShowStanding Behind the Pope: A Seminarian's Memory of St. John Paul II at Living History Farms – Fr. Greg Leach – 10/22/2026
Forty-seven years after St. John Paul II celebrated Mass on a hillside at Living History Farms, Fr. Greg Leach, a retired priest of the Diocese of Des Moines…
The Catholic Morning ShowWhy the Church Prays for Doctors and Lawyers: The White Mass and Red Mass – Very Rev. David Esquiliano – 10/22/2026
Deacon Mark Campbell welcomes Very Rev. David Esquiliano, rector of the Cathedral of the Epiphany, pastor of Cathedral Parish, and judicial vicar of the…
The Catholic Morning ShowReadings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Deacon Randy Kiel – 10/22/2026
Deacon Randy Kiel of Christ the King Parish, Des Moines, joins Deacon Mark Campbell to prepare for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deacon Randy discusses…
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It's Thankful Thursday on the memorial of St. John Paul II. Deacon Mark Campbell and Brian Egan reflect on gratitude in the midst of life's storms, share what…
The Catholic Morning ShowWhy Gen Z Is Becoming Catholic: Liturgy, Stability, and Real Friendship - Katie Patrizio - 10/21/2026
Katie Patrizio, director of faith formation at Saint Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines and host of Sunday Dive, joins Deacon Mark Campbell to talk about the…
The Catholic Morning ShowRaising Up Priests: Vocations, Brotherhood, and a Pioneer Priest on Horseback - Fr. Travis Crotty - 10/21/2026
Fr. Travis Crotty, vocations director for the Diocese of Sioux City, joins Deacon Mark Campbell from his new assignment as parochial administrator of St…
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Deacon Mark Campbell, Brian Regan, and Ayden Pugh open Wednesday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time on the Memorial of Saint Ursula and Companions…
The Catholic Morning ShowBlessed Fulton Sheen Formed Me: Faith, Leadership, and a Growing Catholic University – Msgr. James Shea – 10/20/2026
Deacon Mark Campbell welcomes Msgr. James Shea, president of the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, since 2009 and a priest of the Diocese of…
The Catholic Morning ShowDowling Catholic's 65th Pancake Breakfast – Elyse Risovi – 10/20/2026
Bo Bonner talks with Elyse Risovi, a Dowling Catholic High School senior and member of the Student Philanthropy Council who serves on this year's Pancake…
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Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell, with producer Brian Egan, open the show on the memorial of St. Paul of the Cross, founder of the Passionists. In this…
The Catholic Morning ShowAfter Miscarriage: Burial Kits, Little Souls Cemeteries, and Hope for Grieving Parents - Maria Campbell - 10/19/2026
For Respect Life Month, Maria Campbell joins her husband, Deacon Mark Campbell, for a heartfelt conversation about miscarriage, stillbirth, and how the Church…
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Deacon Mark Campbell and Brian Regan open Monday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time on the Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and…
The Catholic Morning ShowBuilding Pope Leo Village: Six Affordable Homes Rise in River Bend – Danny Akright – 10/16/2026
Bo Bonner talks with Danny Akright, director of communications for Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, about the Pope Leo Village build. Bishop William…
The Catholic Morning ShowTeens Encounter Christ Is Back: Die, Rise, Go – Gigi Wilwerding – 10/16/2026
The St. Thomas More Center in Panora is home to Catholic Youth Camp, but its mission of forming missionary disciples runs year-round. Gigi Wilwerding, the…
The Catholic Morning ShowWe Bear God's Image: What Do We Owe Caesar, and What Do We Owe God? – Deacon David Penton – 10/16/2026
Deacon Mark Campbell welcomes Deacon David Penton of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, based in Algona and spanning seven churches across Kossuth County and West…
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Bo Bonner is back in the studio with Deacon Mark Campbell and producer Brian Egan to close out the week on the memorial of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Apostle…
The Catholic Morning ShowHow Emotional Wounds Block Grace (and How Healing Opens It) – Dr. Matthew Breuninger – 10/15/2026
Deacon Mark Campbell welcomes Dr. Matthew Breuninger — the author whose book helped Deacon Mark through a season of healing — ahead of his talk for the…
The Catholic Morning ShowA Dowling Coach's Return After Cardiac Arrest – Claude Wilkins – 10/15/2026
Less than three weeks after suffering a cardiac emergency on the way to a road game, Dowling Catholic freshman head coach Claude Wilkins joins Deacon Mark…
The Catholic Morning ShowChosen by God, Even When You Feel Unworthy: 29th Sunday Readings – Deacon Randy Kiel – 10/15/2026
Deacon Mark Campbell and Deacon Randy Kiel of Christ the King Parish in Des Moines prepare for Sunday, October 18 — the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deacon…
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On the memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus (St. Teresa of Ávila), Deacon Mark Campbell and producer Brian Egan bring you a show about healing, grace, and being…
The Catholic Morning ShowHow to Make Your Home a House of Prayer This Month of the Rosary - Emily Jaminet - 10/14/2026
mily Jaminet joins Deacon Mark Campbell for her monthly visit to talk about turning busy homes into houses of prayer, especially during October, the Month of…
The Catholic Morning ShowWater for Life: Bringing Clean Drinking Water to Children in Tanzania - Msgr. Frank Bognanno - 10/14/2026
Msgr. Frank Bognanno, retired priest of the Diocese of Des Moines and longtime friend of Iowa Catholic Radio, joins Deacon Mark Campbell from his new home in…
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Deacon Mark Campbell and Brian Regan open Wednesday on the Memorial of Pope Saint Callistus I, the former slave and deacon who became pope in 217, gave his…
The Catholic Morning ShowNo Kid Sleeps on the Floor: Building Beds for Des Moines Kids in Need - Jeff Hoemann - 10/13/2026
Jeff Hoemann, president of the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Des Moines chapter, joins Bo Bonner to talk about a need many people never think about: children without…
The Catholic Morning ShowBlood of the Baptist: A Graphic Novel and Soundtrack on John the Baptist's Life and Death - Brian E. Lau - 10/13/2026
Brian E. Lau, a convert, Catholic artist, and creator of graphic novels, joins Bo Bonner to talk about Blood of the Baptist, a historical-fiction graphic novel…
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Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell open Tuesday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time, with Mass today at 12:05 p.m. at Holy Family Parish in New Hampton…
The Catholic Morning ShowWave of Light: Remembering Babies Lost to Miscarriage on October 15 - Mary Wolf - 10/12/2026
For Respect Life Month, Mary Wolf of Indianola joins Deacon Mark Campbell to talk about the dignity of every human life, from womb to tomb. A homeschooling mom…
The Catholic Morning ShowCardinal Sarah's 2050: Why the Church Needs Holiness, Not Reconstruction - Fr. Donald Haggerty - 10/12/2026
Fr. Donald Haggerty, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, spiritual director, and author of books on prayer and the contemplative life, joins Deacon Mark…
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Deacon Mark Campbell and Ayden Pugh open Monday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time on the Memorial of Saint Carlo Acutis, with today's Mass from Fr…
The Catholic Morning ShowNo Excuses for the Banquet: Why Sunday Mass Is Heaven on Earth - Fr. Fabian Moncada - 10/09/2026
Fr. Fabian Moncada joins Bo Bonner to help listeners prepare for Sunday, October 11, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast…
The Catholic Morning ShowBishop's Dinner, Call to Be Holy & Women's Gathering: What's Next in the Diocese of Sioux City - Dawn Prosser - 10/09/2026
Brian Egan catches up with Dawn Prosser, director of communications for the Diocese of Sioux City, for a rundown of what's happening across northwest Iowa this…
The Catholic Morning ShowBeauty Will Draw Them Back: Iowa's New Sacred Arts Movement - Emily Blake - 10/09/2026
Emily Blake, executive director of St. Damascus Gild, joins Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell to introduce a new sacred arts nonprofit serving eastern Iowa…
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Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell close out the week on the Memorial of St. John Henry Newman, with Mass today at 8 a.m. at St. Patrick's in Melrose. Fr…
The Catholic Morning ShowJohn Paul II & Mother Teresa: The Saints Who Changed the World - Patrick Novecosky - 10/08/2026
Patrick Novecosky — award-winning Catholic journalist, speaker, and author of 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World — joins Deacon Mark Campbell to talk…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Life of Christ in One Story: The Harmonized Gospel - Jason Gale - 10/08/2026
Jason Gale, vice president of content and production at TAN Books, joins Deacon Mark Campbell to talk about The Harmonized Gospel: The Life of Christ in One…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Lord Will Provide: A Feast on the Mountain (Isaiah 25 & Philippians 4) - Deacon Randy Kiel - 10/08/2026
Deacon Randy Kiel of Christ the King Parish on the south side of Des Moines joins Deacon Mark Campbell for his weekly first look at Sunday's readings, this…
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Deacon Mark Campbell and Ayden Pugh open Thursday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time on the Memorial of Saint Hugh Canefro, the Knight of Saint John…
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The Grandparent Effect: Passing the Catholic Faith to the Next Generation - Steve Ray - 10/07/2026
Steve Ray, Catholic convert, author of Crossing the Tiber, and longtime Holy Land guide, joins Deacon Mark Campbell to talk about the role of Catholic…
The Catholic Morning ShowHow to Help Someone Struggling with Mental Health: 3 Catholic Ways to Accompany - John Gaffney - 10/07/2026
When someone we love is struggling, we often don't know what to say, or we jump straight to fixing the problem. John Gaffney, Director of Evangelization and…
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Deacon Mark Campbell opens Wednesday on the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, with Mass today at 8:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's in Lenox (90.9 FM). The Saint of…
The Catholic Morning ShowGlass Half Empty? How to Move From Pessimism to Hope - Deacon Randy Kiel - 10/06/2026
Deacon Randy Kiel, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Kardia Counseling in central Iowa, joins Bo Bonner for his monthly segment on the Catholic…
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Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell open Tuesday on the Memorial of Saint Bruno, founder of the Carthusian order, with Mass today at 8 a.m. at Saint Patrick's…
The Catholic Morning ShowJust Diagnosed With Cancer? Free Help for Iowans and How to Walk With Them - Austin Neal - 10/05/2026
Austin Neal of Above + Beyond Cancer joins Deacon Mark Campbell to talk about walking with someone through a cancer diagnosis. With Iowa among the states hit…