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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.
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Maria Benes: How the Eucharistic Pilgrimage Blessed America's 250th Birthday (+ more) | CMS - 07/14/2026
Maria Benes: The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Comes Home Maria Benes, director of pilgrimages for the National Eucharistic Congress, joins the show…
The Catholic Morning ShowFrom St. Augustine to Philadelphia: Maria Benes on the 2026 Eucharistic Pilgrimage - 07/14/2026
Maria Benes, director of pilgrimages for the National Eucharistic Congress, sits down just after wrapping the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a…
The Catholic Morning ShowMary's Helping Hands Turns 5: Tonia Martin on Serving Iowa Families - 07/14/2026
Mary's Helping Hands started five years ago when two Sacred Heart moms noticed they had an abundance of gently-used baby items and wanted to get them directly…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 07/13/2026
Saint of the Day & Reflection: The hosts open on the memorial of St. Henry II, discussing his path from considering the priesthood to becoming King of Germany…
The Catholic Morning ShowMeditate Like a Saint: Fulton Sheen's Path to Prayer – Allan Smith – 07/13/2026
About the Book: The Soul of a Disciple distills Archbishop Fulton Sheen's teaching into six guided retreats — on the Holy Face of Jesus, Our Lady, the…
The Catholic Morning Show30 Days to the Fair: Iowa State Fair CEO Previews a Record 2026 Season – Jeremy Parsons – 07/13/2026
One Month Out: CEO Jeremy Parsons joins the show 30 days before the 2026 Iowa State Fair opens, sharing that fairground campsites and food concessionaire setup…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 07/10/2026
Growing the Faith Tour with Karlo Broussard This July, Iowa Catholic Radio brings Catholic apologist Karlo Broussard to three Iowa cities for the Growing the…
The Catholic Morning ShowForge Hog Roast: A Couples' Night of Faith, Food & Fellowship – Sam Halligan – 07/10/2026
Forge is a Des Moines-based Catholic men's movement with more than 50 small groups meeting across the metro area. Every six weeks, Forge hosts a large-group…
The Catholic Morning ShowWhy the Priest Faces East: Ad Orientem Explained – Dr. Peter Kwasniewski – 07/10/2026
Dr. Peter Kwasniewski is a Catholic author, lecturer, and longtime advocate for traditional liturgy. His new booklet, Ad Orientem: The Direction that Changes…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 07/09/2026
This Week on The Catholic Morning Show Bo Bonner, Alexia Baker, Brady Grimm, and Ayden Pugh welcome Deacon Mark Campbell into the studio for a full morning of…
The Catholic Morning ShowThis Sunday's Readings: Why God's Word Never Returns Empty – Deacon Randy Kiel – 07/09/2026
Sunday's Readings, July 12, 2026 – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading (Isaiah 55:10-11): God's Word, like rain and snow, never returns to Him…
The Catholic Morning ShowPope Leo XIV's July Prayer Intention: Praying for Respect for Human Life – 07/09/2026
The Pope's Prayer Intention for July 2026 Each month, Pope Leo XIV releases a prayer intention through the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, inviting Catholics…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Eleventh Commandment: Ed Van Buskirk Wraps Up the Ten Commandments Series – 07/09/2026
Closing Out the Ten Commandments Series Ed Van Buskirk, founder and president of If U Love Me, joins Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell to wrap up a ten-week…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 07/08/2026
It's Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time, and host Bo Bonner is joined by Alexia Baker, Ayden Pugh, and Brady Grimm for a full morning of…
The Catholic Morning ShowFrom Bancroft to Rome to the Altar: A Newly Ordained Priest's Story – Fr. Thomas Kollasch – 07/08/2026
Bo Bonner interviews one of the newest priests in Iowa, Father Thomas Kollasch of the Diocese of Sioux City, ordained June 27, 2026. Becoming a Priest After…
The Catholic Morning ShowSummer Curiosity: How Vacation Season Opens the Door to Evangelization – John Gaffney – 07/08/2026
John Gaffney joins Bo Bonner for his monthly evangelization conversation on The Catholic Morning Show, this time exploring "Curiosity in the Summer Sun: How…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 07/07/2026
Two Ordinations, One Beautiful Calling This morning's show brings listeners inside two recent ordination celebrations shaping the future of the Church in Iowa…
The Catholic Morning ShowOrdained to Serve: A Deacon's Journey to the Altar – Deacon Joel Rogers – 07/07/2026
A Front-Row Seat to Holy Orders Deacon Joel Rogers sits down with Bo Bonner to reflect on his June 27 ordination to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese…
The Catholic Morning ShowFrom Disneyland to the Altar: A Priest's Unlikely Path to Ordination – Dan Russo – 07/07/2026
A Winding Road to the Priesthood Catholic Messenger editor Dan Russo joins Bo Bonner to share the story of Father Alfonso Pizano Jr., who was ordained to the…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 07/06/2026
Bo Bonner is joined by Alexia Baker, Ayden Pugh, and Brady Grimm for a full hour of faith, family, and community events across Iowa. Dr. John Cuddeback — The…
The Catholic Morning ShowChrist Our Life Conference 2026: Meet the Speakers – Ellen Miller & Marilyn Lane – 07/06/2026
Ellen Miller and Marilyn Lane, co-founders and co-chairs of the Christ Our Life Conference, return to the show to preview this year's event: "Searching Souls,"…
The Catholic Morning ShowReclaiming Family Life at Home – Dr. John Cuddeback – 07/06/2026
Dr. John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College since 1997, joins Bo Bonner and the team to talk about his new book, The Intentional…
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The Catholic Morning Show - Independence Day Special - 07/03/2026
Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an…
The Catholic Morning ShowFrom Mission Fields to Music Charts: Seph Schlueter on Faith, Fatherhood & His Breakout Hit – Seph Schlueter – 07/02/2026
From Missionary to Music Charts Sam Halligan sits down with longtime friend Seph Schlueter — Catholic singer-songwriter, worship leader, and founder of…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 07/01/2026
In This Episode Steve Ray on the Precious Blood of Jesus Author, pilgrimage guide, and Catholic convert Steve Ray — known to listeners as "Jerusalem Jones" —…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Blood That Ransomed Us: Steve Ray on the July Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus – Steve Ray – 07/01/2026
Steve Ray — author, pilgrimage guide, and host of Defenders of the Catholic Faith — joins Bo Bonner for his recurring monthly segment, this time on the…
The Catholic Morning ShowA Decade of Service: Fr. Daniel Adjei's Farewell Before Returning Home to Ghana – Fr. Daniel Adjei – 07/01/2026
Fr. Daniel Adjei has served the Diocese of Des Moines since 2022, ministering at St. Francis, St. Joseph, and St. Teresa, followed by a temporary appointment…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/30/2026
On today's show, Bo Bonner leads two conversations at the heart of the Catholic intellectual and spiritual life — the renewal of authentic Catholic education…
The Catholic Morning ShowWalking Where the Saints Walked: The Fulton Sheen Pilgrimage to Peoria – Dan Russo – 06/30/2026
The Pilgrimage Dan Russo, editor of The Catholic Messenger (the newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport), invites listeners on the Catholic Messenger's…
The Catholic Morning ShowBorn in Wonder: How a Kansas Great Books Program Sparked a Catholic Education Revival – Fr. Dcn. Kyle Washut – 06/30/2026
The Book Fr. Dcn. Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, wrote the new introduction to the reprint of Truth on Trial: The Rise and Fall of the…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/29/2026
Bo Bonner is back. After roughly six weeks away — including travel in the UK during the World Cup — Bo Bonner returns to the host chair alongside Alexia Baker…
The Catholic Morning ShowCatholic Saints of America Exhibit at Our Lady of Champion – John Paul Brissette – 06/29/2026
Meet the guest. John Paul Brissette is director of communications for the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion near Green Bay, Wisconsin — the first and…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Value of Sports: Pope Leo's June Intention – Fr. Reed Flood – 06/29/2026
Fr. Reed Flood is chaplain at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines and assistant vocations director for the Diocese of Des Moines. What the Pope is…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/26/2026
Sam Halligan hosts his final Friday show alongside Alexia Baker and Brady Grimm before Bo Bonner returns Monday, delivering Catholic news, sports, weather, and…
The Catholic Morning ShowFrom Encounter to Mission: Becoming an Everyday Missionary – Dan DeMatte – 06/26/2026
Dan DeMatte, founder and executive director of Damascus, joins guest host and former Damascus missionary Sam Halligan for a conversation on mission…
The Catholic Morning ShowBiking for Babies: Ride to Defend Life Across Central Iowa – Todd Clancy – 06/26/2026
Todd Clancy — board member at Martha's House of Hope — shares the story and mission of Biking for Babies and invites listeners to ride or volunteer. Event…
The Catholic Morning ShowAre You Really "Good"? The Hidden Trap of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism – Fr. Nick Stark – 06/26/2026
In this Friday Gospel reflection on Iowa Catholic Radio, Fr. Nick Stark offers a sharp, encouraging preview of Sunday's Gospel. Key Highlights Why "just be a…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/25/2026
Listen Live The Catholic Morning Show airs weekdays at 7:00 AM Central on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network. Stream live at IowaCatholicRadio.com or on the Iowa…
The Catholic Morning ShowCoveting Explained: The 9th & 10th Commandments & How to Beat Envy – Ed Van Buskirk – 06/25/2026
What Coveting Really Means Often dismissed as "just thinking about things," the Ninth and Tenth Commandments are anything but minor — Ed Van Buskirk calls them…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe 4 Senses of Scripture: How to Read the Bible Deeper – Monica Welsh – 06/25/2026
What Are the Four Senses of Scripture? Monica Welsh describes the four senses as a lens for drawing out the deeper meaning of God's inspired Word, which always…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Shunammite Woman & the Hidden Face of Christ – Deacon Randy Kiel – 06/25/2026
This Sunday's Readings Deacon Randy Kiel previews the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A — Sunday, June 28, 2026: First Reading, 2…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/24/2026
On The Catholic Morning Show today Sam Halligan hosts this week while Bo Bonner is away (back next Monday). Two conversations anchor the morning — one on the…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe 2026 World Cup, Belonging, and the Catholic Call to Love Your Neighbor – John Huynh – 06/24/2026
Soccer, hospitality, and a world brought together A self-described skeptic of the expanded 48-team format, Huynh admits the 2026 FIFA World Cup has won him…
The Catholic Morning ShowHow to Live in the Sacred Heart of Jesus: A New Book and a Rule of Life – Betty Bosarge – 06/24/2026
About the book: The Pathway to the Sacred Heart of Jesus A new release from Angelico Press, this was the central project of Fr. Robert I. Bradley, S.J. — a…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/23/2026
On this episode, guest host Sam Halligan — filling in for Bo Bonner — explores what real freedom looks like in the Christian life with the Fourth of July…
The Catholic Morning ShowHelping Men Get Free: Addiction, Healing & Real Freedom – Nick Redd – 06/23/2026
Meet Nick Redd Nick is a co-founder and freedom coach with The Freedom Group, living in Kansas City with his wife, Theresa, and their growing family. After 15…
The Catholic Morning ShowMake Sense of the Whole Bible, Book by Book – Monica Welsh – 06/23/2026
Meet Monica Welsh A Benedictine College theology graduate, former missionary, and ninth-grade theology teacher, Monica is part of the Damascus missionary…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/22/2026
Father's Day Monday on The Catholic Morning Show: Guest host Sam Halligan (filling in for Bo Bonner) leads a morning devoted to evangelization, masculinity…
The Catholic Morning ShowEvangelization Is the Art of Friendship: The Mission of FOCUS – John Michael Lucido
Featured Guest: John Michael Lucido, Director of Recruitment and Retention for FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University Students), joining guest host Sam…
The Catholic Morning ShowGrief, Gratitude & a Father's Legacy After Father's Day – Joe Stopulus
Featured Guest: Iowa Catholic Radio host Joe Stopulus, previewing his 9 AM program with guest host Sam Halligan. A Father's Day Reflection: One month after the…
The Catholic Morning ShowA Man on Purpose: 10 Rules for Authentic Catholic Manhood – Pete Burak
Featured Guest: Pete Burak, vice president of Renewal Ministries (Ann Arbor, MI) and author of A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father (Ave…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/19/2026
A faith-filled Father's Day broadcast from the Iowa Catholic Radio Network, hosted by Sam Halligan with co-host Deacon Mark Campbell. Gospel Reflection – 12th…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Heart of a Spiritual Father – Fr. Nick Smith – 06/19/2026
A Father's Day conversation between Deacon Mark Campbell and Father Nick Smith, pastor of Saint Patrick's in Perry and the familiar voice of Iowa Catholic…
The Catholic Morning Show67 Miles, 34 Hours, 20 Rosaries: The Pilgrimage for the Unborn – AJ Brown – 06/19/2026
Hosts Sam Halligan and Deacon Mark Campbell welcome AJ Brown, a parishioner of Saint Pius X in Urbandale, to share the story behind the inaugural Pilgrimage…
The Catholic Morning ShowLive Undivided: A Gospel Reflection on Fearing No One – 06/19/2026
A Gospel reflection for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, drawn from Matthew 10:26–33. Sam Halligan and Deacon Mark Campbell wrestle with the modern temptation…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/18/2026
A full morning of Catholic teaching, Scripture, and conversation on The Catholic Morning Show. Sam Halligan fills in as guest host this week and next while Bo…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Eighth Commandment: Rooting Out the Lies That Choke Our Lives – Ed Van Buskirk – 06/18/2026
The walk through the Ten Commandments continues on The Catholic Morning Show as Ed Van Buskirk joins host Deacon Mark Campbell to explore the Eighth…
The Catholic Morning ShowCanon Law as Applied Theology: Why the Church's Rules Serve Relationship – Adam Storey – 06/18/2026
In this conversation on The Catholic Morning Show, guest host Sam Halligan welcomes canon lawyer Adam Storey to explore a subject many Catholics associate only…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Abundance of God's Grace: A Gospel Reflection for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Deacon Randy Kiel – 06/18/2026
In this Gospel reflection segment of The Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Randy Kiel — a permanent deacon and licensed mental health counselor — prepares…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/17/2026
Cristero War Martyrs — Relic Veneration in the Diocese of Des Moines Six Catholic priests martyred during Mexico's Cristero War (1926–1929) and canonized by…