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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
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Faith, 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…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 02/10/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Anthony DeStefano — Bestselling Author Anthony DeStefano, bestselling author of more than thirty Christian books for adults…
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The 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…
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Serva 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…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 02/09/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Drew Croegaert & Peyton Jameson — Serva Fidem Drew Croegaert and Peyton Jameson share an update on Serva Fidem, a Catholic…
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Rewritten: 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…
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Walking 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…
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Sunday 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…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 02/06/2026
On today’s Iowa Catholic Radio broadcast: Fr. Ben Valentine — Associate Pastor, Epiphany Parish, Mason City Fr. Ben Valentine offers Sunday Gospel preparation…
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Archbishop 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…
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Liz 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…
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5th 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…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 02/05/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel — Deacon, Christ the King Parish, Des Moines Deacon Randy Kiel reflects on the upcoming Sunday Mass…
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Steve 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…
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Forge 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…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 02/04/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Dan Spencer — Co-Founder & Director, Legacy of Faith Dan Spencer joins the show to discuss his work with Legacy of Faith and…
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Overcoming 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…
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When 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…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 02/03/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel — Founder of Kardia Counseling Deacon Randy Kiel joins the program for an important conversation titled…
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Connie 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…
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SoulCore: Praying the Rosary with Body and Soul - Jacinta Hamilton - 02/02/2026
Jacinta Hamilton, a parishioner at St. Wenceslaus Parish in Iowa City and a certified SoulCore leader, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss this unique…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 02/02/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Jacinta Hamilton — SoulCore Leader, St. Wenceslaus Parish (Iowa City) Jacinta Hamilton joins the show to talk about SoulCore…
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World Day for Consecrated Life with Sr. Karolyn Nunes - 01/30/2026
Sr. Karolyn Nunes, Vocation Director for the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, joins the show to celebrate consecrated life and invite listeners…
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Dr. Carrie Gress on Something Wicked and the Spiritual Battle Today - 01/30/2026
Dr. Carrie Gress, scholar at the Institute for Human Ecology at Catholic University of America, joins the Catholic Morning Show to talk about her book…
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Sunday Gospel Chat with Fr. Ben Valentine - 01/30/2026
Fr. Ben Valentine, Associate Pastor at Epiphany Parish in Mason City, offers a Sunday Gospel reflection to help listeners prepare spiritually for worship and…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/30/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Fr. Ben Valentine — Associate Pastor, Epiphany Parish, Mason CityFr. Ben Valentine joins the show for a thoughtful Sunday…
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First Saturday Devotions — A Tradition of Reparation - John Oven - 01/29/2026
Parishioner John Oven of St. Mary Magdalen in Bloomfield, IA, joins the show to discuss the significance of First Saturday Devotions, as featured in The…
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Sighs Too Deep for Words — A Film on Prayer - Mother Petra - 01/29/2026
Mother Petra of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery joins the Catholic Morning Show to talk about a new film that offers a contemplative vision of prayer and…
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Preparing the Word: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Deacon Randy Kiel - 01/29/2026
Deacon Randy Kiel of Christ the King Parish in Des Moines offers a thoughtful reflection on the upcoming Sunday readings from the liturgical cycle. His message…
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The Catholic Moring Show - 01/29/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Deacon Randy Kiel — Christ the King Parish, Des MoinesDeacon Randy Kiel offers a reflection on the First and Second Mass…
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John Huynh on Marriage, Family, and Teaching Human Dignity - 01/28/2026
John Huynh, Director of Social Justice for the Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities, joins the show for a thoughtful conversation on the Catholic…
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Fr. Dan Guenther on the Knights of Columbus and the Iowa Pilgrimage to Italy - 01/28/2026
Fr. Dan Guenther, retired priest of the Diocese of Sioux City and State Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus in Iowa, joins the show to talk about his ministry…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/28/2026
Today’s episode of The Catholic Morning Show features two meaningful conversations about faith in action and the foundations of Catholic social teaching…
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St. Luke’s Green Gala — Faith and Fellowship in Ankeny - Kelly Bunkers and Misty Hade - 01/27/2026
Kelly Bunkers and Misty Hade join the Catholic Morning Show to preview the Green Gala at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ankeny, a community event…
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month — Responding with Compassion - Carrie Potter and Bobbi Jo Smith - 01/27/2026
Carrie Potter (Program Manager) and Bobbi Jo Smith (Director of Development & Marketing) join the Catholic Morning Show to talk about Human Trafficking…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/27/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Carrie Potter & Bobbi Jo Smith — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Des MoinesCarrie Potter (Program Manager) and Bobbi Jo…
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Pre-Lenten Mission at St. Patrick’s: Igniting Hearts for Lent - Jonna Schuster - 01/26/2026
Jonna Schuster of Catholic Revival Ministries previews the Feb 1–3 Pre-Lenten mission taking place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, Iowa — an…
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Honoring History & Building the Future at Dowling Catholic - Dr. Dan Ryan - 01/26/2026
Dr. Dan Ryan, President of Dowling Catholic High School, discusses the ambitious Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign, which seeks to raise $76…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/26/2026
Today, on The Catholic Morning Show:Dr. Dan Ryan — President, Dowling Catholic High SchoolDr. Dan Ryan discusses Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future, the…
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March for Life 2026 — On the Ground in Washington, D.C. - Deacon Mark Campbell - 01/23/2026
Deacon Mark Campbell, Executive Director of Iowa Catholic Radio, reports live from the 2026 National March for Life — the largest annual pro-life event in the…
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Pro-Life Across America: Advocating for Life Nationwide - Mary Ann Kuharski - 01/23/2026
Mary Ann Kuharski, Executive Director of Pro-Life Across America, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss how pro-life advocacy can take shape across…
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Entering the Word: Sunday Gospel Reflection with Deacon Ned Wilkom - 01/23/2026
Deacon Ned Willkom from All Saints Catholic Parish (Boyd-Stanley-Cadott, WI) joins the Catholic Morning Show for his weekly Gospel chat, highlighting key…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/23/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Deacon Ned Willkom — All Saints Catholic Parish, Boyd-Stanley-Cadott, WIDeacon Ned Willkom opens the show with a Sunday Gospel…
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Live from South Africa: Blessman International Part 2 - 01/22/2026
Dr. Jim Blessman and the Blessman International team join the Catholic Morning Show live from South Africa to discuss their mission of evangelization…
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Live from South Africa: Blessman International Part 1 - 01/22/2026
Dr. Jim Blessman and the Blessman International team join the Catholic Morning Show live from South Africa to discuss their mission of evangelization…
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Reflecting on the Word: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Deacon Randy Kiel - 01/22/2026
Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling, joins the Catholic Morning Show to reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s readings and how God’s Word calls us to…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/22/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Deacon Randy Kiel, M.A., founder of Kardia Counseling, offers a reflection on the First and Second Mass Readings for the 3rd…
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Holy Habits That Heal Marriages - Emily Jaminet - 01/21/2026
Emily Jaminet, author and speaker, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss holy habits from the Sacred Heart. Through a powerful story of a struggling…
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SEEK 2026 and the Renewal of Young Adults - John Bishop - 01/21/2026
John Bishop, Founder of Forge, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss SEEK 2026 and what it reveals about the future of the Church. He shares insights into…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/21/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:John Bishop, Founder of Forge, joins the show to share reflections from his recent experience speaking at SEEK 2026. He…
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Preparing for the March for Life 2026 - Amy Harryman - 01/20/2026
Amy Harryman, Outreach Coordinator for Pulse Life Advocates, joins the Catholic Morning Show to share details about the upcoming March for Life 2026 and ways…
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Infertile But Fruitful - Leigh Snead - 01/20/2026
Leigh Snead, Fellow for The Catholic Association and co-host of Conversations with Consequences, discusses Infertile But Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/20/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Leigh Snead, Fellow for The Catholic Association and co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show Conversations with…
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The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage - Jason Shanks - 01/19/2026
Jason Shanks, President of the National Eucharistic Congress, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the upcoming 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and…
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A Man on Purpose - Pete Burak - 01/19/2026
Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries and Director of Pine Hills Boys Camp, discusses A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father, a…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/19/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries and Director of Pine Hills Boys Camp, joins the show to discuss his new book…
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Updates on What the Vatican Is Saying About AI - Renee Roden - 01/16/2026
Renée Roden, journalist and editor for Roundtable, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the Vatican’s guidance on AI, ethics, and the future of…
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Josefina Willkom and Deborah Kesling - 01/16/2026
Josefina Willkom, a senior at Ankeny Centennial, and Deborah Kesling, Food Pantry Program Manager for Catholic Charities, discuss efforts to honor and continue…
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Sunday Gospel Prep with Fr. Chris Reising - 01/16/2026
Fr. Chris Reising, Pastor of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, provides spiritual and practical insight to help listeners prepare their hearts for…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 01/16/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:Fr. Chris Reising, Pastor of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, offers Sunday Gospel Prep, helping listeners better…