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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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Emily Stimpson Chapman – Sacred Wine and the Spiritual Story of Catholic Vintners - 11/19/2025
Emily Stimpson Chapman shares insights from her new book Sacred Wine: The Holy History and Heritage of Catholic Vintners and offers stunning historical and…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/19/2025
In this episode:Emily Stimpson ChapmanEmily Stimpson Chapman is a Catholic wife, mother, and bestselling author of more than a dozen books. Today she joins us…
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Fr. PJ McManus: Preparing for the Feast of Christ the King - 11/18/2025
Pastor of Christ the King Parish in Des Moines, Fr. PJ McManus joins the show to highlight the celebrations planned for the Feast of Christ the King. He…
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Jennifer Stavinoha: Finding Joy and Jesus in Sacred Chaos -11/18/2025
Jennifer Stavinoha — missionary, writer, mother, and contributor to Ablaze Families, Every Sacred Sunday, and the Forte Catholic Foundation series — discusses…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/18/2025
Today on the Catholic Morning Show:Jennifer Stavinoha — Missionary, writer, mother, and contributor to Ablaze Families, Every Sacred Sunday, and Forte Catholic…
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Dr. Michael Pakaluk — The Company We Keep: Friendship and Holiness - 11/17/2025
Dr. Michael Pakaluk, professor at the Catholic University of America and renowned scholar of Aristotle and ethics, discusses the nature of authentic friendship…
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Mary Ruth Hackett — Discernment of Spirits for Beginners - 11/17/2025
Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett discusses her new work on discernment and how our spiritual and psychological lives intersect. She offers practical tools for navigating…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/17/2025
On today’s episode of The Catholic Morning Show:• Mary Ruth Hackett shares insights from developmental psychology and Catholic spirituality, helping us…
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Dr. Ray Guarendi – Drama-Free Discipline -- 11/14/2025
Dr. Ray Guarendi explains the core concepts from his book, Drama-Free Discipline, and demonstrates how parents can apply practical strategies to everyday…
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Anne Marie Cox – Catholic Mirror Transition and Digital Newsletter -- 11/14/2025
Anne Marie Cox, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Des Moines, discusses the hybrid approach to Catholic communications, including a twice-monthly…
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Fr. Chris Reising – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection -- 11/14/2025
Fr. Chris Reising discusses the upcoming Sunday Gospel, highlighting how Jesus teaches perseverance, faith, and the significance of daily spiritual practices…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/14/2025
Fr. Chris Reising offers insight on perseverance and faith through the lens of this weekend’s Gospel, emphasizing the importance of daily prayer and…
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Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs – The Beauty of Sacred Art -- 11/13/2025
Artist Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs shares her passion for sacred art and her mission to glorify God through painting. She discusses her traditional training, her…
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Msgr. Jason Gray – The Cause for Archbishop Fulton Sheen -- 11/13/2025
Msgr. Jason Gray, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Peoria and Executive Director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, joins the show to talk about the ongoing Cause…
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Deacon Randy Kiel – Reflection for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - 11/13/2025
Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling, provides a thoughtful reflection on the readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. He discusses the depth…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/13/2025
Join us for an inspiring morning of faith, reflection, and beauty.Deacon Randy Kiel from Kardia Counseling gives a heartfelt reflection on this Sunday’s Gospel…
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Dr. George Delgado – Hope through Abortion Pill Reversal -- 11/12/2025
Dr. George Delgado, founder of the Abortion Pill Reversal Network, explains the medical and spiritual foundations of the program. He shares stories of women…
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John Gaffney – The Catholic Meaning of Thanksgiving -- 11/12/2025
John Gaffney, Mission Director for the Diocese of Des Moines, reflects on gratitude, faith, and the Eucharist. As families gather to give thanks, John reminds…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/12/2025
Join us for a thoughtful morning of faith and reflection.John Gaffney, Mission Director for the Diocese of Des Moines, explores how our national day of…
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Honoring Music Ministers: Feast of St. Cecilia Blessing Mass - 11/11/2025
Julie Curry and Dodie Bauman, leaders in the Des Moines chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, share details about the Blessing Mass for…
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Michael J. Lichens on The World of Jesus’ Apparitions - 11/11/2025
In this conversation, Michael J. Lichens walks us through his new book, The World of Jesus’ Apparitions, uncovering lesser-known accounts of Christ appearing…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/11/2025
Michael J. Lichens, author of The Weird Catholic Handbook, returns to discuss his latest work, The World of Jesus’ Apparitions. Michael shares insights into…
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Jason Gale: A Seven-Week Advent Journey with the Church Fathers - 11/10/2025
In this segment, Jason Gale, VP of Content and Production at TAN Books, explores Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers, a seven-week retreat rooted in…
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Maggie DeWitte: Inside the 2025 Pulse Life Gala and the Mission of Pulse - 11/10/2025
In today’s first segment, Maggie DeWitte shares details about the Pulse Life Gala on November 22, including featured events and why this gathering strengthens…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/10/2025
Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director of Pulse Life Advocates, shares an inside look at the Pulse Life Gala on November 22, including what guests can expect and…
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Kaitlyn Osborn: Hope and Healing Through Miscarriage Ministry - 11/07/2025
In this tender and compassionate segment, Kaitlyn Osborn discusses the mission of miscarriage ministry in Des Moines. She explains how the Church accompanies…
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Fr. Lawrence Carney: Entering the 33-Day Consecration to the Holy Face of Jesus - 11/07/2025
In this powerful conversation, Fr. Lawrence Carney shares the mission of his apostolate to spread devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. He also discusses his…
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Fr. David O’Connor: Gospel Reflection for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - 11/07/2025
In this segment, Fr. David O’Connor reflects on the readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, guiding listeners to focus on preparedness, faithfulness…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/07/2025
Fr. David O’Connor opens the show with reflections on the Gospel for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, inviting listeners to remain spiritually awake…
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Rediscovering Love Through the Commandments - Ed Van Buskirk - 11/06/2025
In this inspiring segment, Ed Van Buskirk, founder of If You Love Me, shows how the Commandments are not restrictions but gifts that lead us to deeper love of…
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Why Catholics Pray for the Dead in November - Fr. Matthew Luft - 11/06/2025
In this thoughtful conversation, Fr. Matthew Luft helps us understand the beauty and purpose behind praying for the dead. He explains the spiritual…
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Understanding God Beyond Our Projections - Deacon Randy Kiel - 11/06/2025
In this segment, Deacon Randy Kiel walks us through the upcoming Sunday readings and explains how easy it is to misunderstand both people and God. He discusses…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/06/2025
Deacon Randy Kiel opens the show with a reflection on the upcoming Sunday readings, inviting listeners to consider how our misunderstandings of others — and…
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Understanding Purgatory: A Journey of Mercy with Steve Ray - 11/05/2025
Steve Ray, bestselling author and speaker, unpacks the mystery and meaning of purgatory, helping listeners understand how this doctrine reveals the fullness of…
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Guided by Grace: Bishop Joensen on the Life of the Diocese Part 3 - 11/05/2025
Bishop William Joensen, Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines, explains the reasoning behind the Diocese’s recent updates to the confirmation process. He…
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Faith, Formation, and Final Things: Conversations with Bishop Joensen and Steve Ray - 11/05/2025
Bishop William Joensen — In the final part of our three-part conversation, Bishop Joensen discusses the recent changes to the confirmation process and age in…
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Guided by Grace: Bishop Joensen on the Life of the Diocese Part 2 - 11/04/2025
In this second part of our interview series, Bishop William Joensen, Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines, reflects on the ongoing life and mission of the…
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Seeing God Rightly: Reason, Understanding, and the Nature of the Divine - Deacon Randy Kiel - 11/04/2025
Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling, discusses how our perceptions of others — and of God — can be clouded by misunderstanding. He reminds us that…
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Clarifying the Vatican on Mary's titles of Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix - 11/04/2025
Vatican News Articlehttps://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-11/doctrinal-note-mother-of-the-faithful-not-co-redemptrix.html DICASTERY FOR THE…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/04/2025
Deacon Randy Kiel — Founder of Kardia Counseling, discusses how we sometimes project our struggles and misunderstandings onto others — and even onto God. He…
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Bold Faith on Campus: The Rise of the Pro-Life Generation with Kristan Hawkins - 11/03/2025
The mission and growth of Students for Life of AmericaHow young people are leading the pro-life movementEngaging in respectful, thought-provoking…
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Shepherding the Diocese: Bishop Joensen - 11/03/2025
Updates from the Diocese of Des MoinesInsights from Bishop Joensen’s pastoral workEncouragement for Catholics to live their faith boldlyHow the diocese…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/03/2025
Bishop William Joensen — Updates and insights from the Diocese of Des Moines.Kristan Hawkins — The growing Pro-Life Generation and the impact of Students for…
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Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment in Faith -- Leigh Snead -- 10/31/2025
Leigh’s journey to writing Infertile but FruitfulDiscovering God’s call to fruitfulness beyond motherhoodEmbracing a life of faith and generosityHope and…
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Samantha Fernholz — Designing Sacred Spaces -- 10/31/2025
Samantha’s story: wife, mother, and architect of sacred spacesWhat makes church architecture uniquely CatholicHer recent work at St. Cecilia’s in AmesThe…
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Fr. Chris Reising — All Souls Day -- Sunday Gospel Reflection
Show Notes:Reflection by Fr. Chris ReisingHow love is the foundation of all the commandmentsLiving out love in practical, daily waysPraying for the…
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All Hallows’ Eve Reflections, Designing Sacred Spaces - 10/31/2025
Fr. Chris Reising — Reflection on the upcoming Sunday Gospel (Mark 12:28b–34).Samantha Fernholz — Designing churches and sacred architecture.Leigh Snead —…
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Dr. Dan Guernsey: Forming Missionary Educators for the Church - 10/30/2025
Dr. Dan Guernsey, Associate Professor of Education and Director of the M.Ed. in Catholic Educational Leadership at Ave Maria University, discusses the new…
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Rose Walker: Discovering the Grotto of the Redemption - 10/30/2025
Rose Walker, Director of Operations at the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa, joins us to share the story behind this extraordinary Catholic site of…
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Deacon Randy Kiel: Preparing for Sunday’s Word - 10/30/2025
Dcn. Randy Kiel, M.A., founder of Kardia Counseling, prepares the faithful for the upcoming Sunday readings from the USCCB Lectionary, offering insight into…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/30/2025
Dcn. Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling, joins us to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel readings from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops…
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John Huynh: The Pope’s Call in Dilexi te — Love for the Poor - 10/29/2025
John Huynh, Executive Director of Faith Journey, joins us to discuss Dilexi te, the first major teaching document of Pope Leo XIV, which emphasizes that faith…
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Dr. Angela Costley: From Sinai to Rome - 10/29/2025
Dr. Angela Costley, PhD, co-editor of From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity and the Catholic Church, joins us to unpack how embracing our Jewish roots deepens…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/29/2025
Dr. Angela Costley, PhD, co-editor of From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity and the Catholic Church (Amazon link below), joins us to discuss how Catholics can…
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Nelcy Vargas — Domestic Violence Awareness and Catholic Compassion - 10/28/2025
Nelcy discusses her work as Program Manager for Catholic Charities’ Domestic Violence team and the vital services offered for victims and families seeking…
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Deacon Mark Campbell — Reflecting on a Year of Hope - 10/28/2025
Deacon Mark shares stories from Iowa Catholic Radio’s journey through 2025—its milestones, outreach, and the faith-filled people behind it all.👉…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/28/2025
Deacon Mark Campbell, Executive Director of Iowa Catholic Radio, looks back at the growth, challenges, and mission-driven work happening across our network…
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Gracie Jagla: If the Pope Had a Puppy - 10/27/2025
Gracie Jagla joins us to talk about her latest picture book If the Pope Had a Puppy (OSV Kids). The book invites children to imagine a playful journey through…
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Janelle Kerr & Jenna Bauer: Previewing the 2025 Beaverdale Holiday Boutique - 10/27/2025
Janelle Kerr and Jenna Bower of Holy Trinity Catholic School discuss the 48th Annual Beaverdale Holiday Boutique in Des Moines (Fri Nov 14 & Sat Nov 15). They…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/27/2025
Today’s show features three insightful guests:Janelle Kerr & Jenna Bower discuss the 2025 Beaverdale Holiday Boutique hosted by Holy Trinity Catholic School…