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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 ShowAfter the Consecration — What Catholics Do Next with the Sacred Heart – Emily Jaminet - 06/17/2026
What Happened on June 11, 2026 At the U.S. bishops' spring plenary assembly in Orlando, Florida, over 270 bishops prayed a formal act of consecration…
The Catholic Morning ShowCristero War Martyrs Come to Des Moines — Relic Veneration at Sacred Heart Parish – Monica Meredith & Antonio Banuelos - 06/17/2026
Who Are the Six Martyred Priests? During Mexico's Cristero War (1926–1929), the Mexican government effectively outlawed the Catholic Church — banning public…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/16/2026
Iowa March for Life — Des Moines, Iowa | June 20, 2026 Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director of Pulse Life Advocates — Iowa's longest-standing statewide pro-life…
The Catholic Morning ShowBuilding a Eucharistic Marriage: Strengthen Your Marriage Through the Mass — Greg Schutte
Marriage Works Ohio is a department of the Elizabeth New Life Center, a pro-life pregnancy center with over 36 years of history. Under Greg Schutte's…
The Catholic Morning ShowIowa March for Life 2026: Iowa's Pro-Life Fight After Dobbs — Maggie DeWitte
Pulse Life Advocates is the longest-standing statewide pro-life organization in Iowa, founded in 1972. Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, Pulse is…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/15/2026
Guest Host Sam Halligan & Co-Host Deacon Mark Campbell This week, Sam Halligan — Des Moines city director for Forge, a men's discipleship and small group…
The Catholic Morning ShowFrom Missionary Life to Men's Discipleship in Des Moines: The Story of Forge — Sam Halligan - 06/15/2026
Who Is Sam Halligan? Sam Halligan grew up in Urbandale, Iowa, attended Saint Pius X Catholic School K–8 and Dowling Catholic High School (Class of 2013), then…
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PhD, the Vatican & Pope Leo XIV's AI Encyclical: Bo Bonner Reports from Europe — Bo Bonner - 06/15/2026
Bo Bonner Live from London Iowa Catholic Radio's own Bo Bonner is currently in London completing pre-residency work for his PhD at Saint Mary's University —…
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Lose Weight, Gain Grace: Catholic Fasting for Permanent Weight Loss — Beth Bubik
Beth Bubik, CEO of the Catholic Fasting Coach Company, joins Deacon Mark Campbell to introduce a uniquely Catholic approach to health, weight loss, and…
The Catholic Morning ShowDaily Gospel Reflections and Parish Life with a Young Pastor — Fr. Nick Smith
Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of St. Patrick's Parish in Perry, Iowa, makes his debut appearance on The Catholic Morning Show — long overdue, as Deacon Mark points…
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The Depth of Christ's Compassion: Unpacking Matthew 9–10 and the Twelve Apostles — Deacon Randy Kiel
Deacon Randy Kiel from Christ the King Parish in Des Moines joins Deacon Mark Campbell for a special bonus segment, returning a second consecutive morning to…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/12/2026
This Friday's Catholic Morning Show brings together three inspiring conversations at the intersection of faith, Scripture, and everyday Catholic living. Deacon…
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The Catholic Morning Show – 06/11/2026
On this storm-interrupted Thursday, Deacon Mark Campbell and Brady Grimm power through severe weather alerts across Iowa to deliver a full, faith-filled…
The Catholic Morning ShowYou Shall Not Steal — The Seventh Commandment and the Call to Generosity with Ed Van Buskirk - 06/11/2026
Ed Van Buskirk, founder of IfYouLoveMe.com, joins Deacon Mark Campbell for week eight of the Ten Commandments series with a rich exploration of the Seventh…
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Praying the Rosary with Des Moines Police — Community Rosary Rally with Detective Craig Vasquez - 06/11/2026
Detective Craig Vasquez of the Des Moines Police Department sits down with Deacon Mark Campbell to talk about faith, prayer, and the power of public witness…
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Angel of the Eucharist: Discovering Marie Estelle Harpin — J. Stephen Russell
J. Stephen Russell, retired professor of medieval literature and Catholic author, joins The Catholic Morning Show to share the story behind Angel of the…
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Confirmation Moves to Sixth Grade in the Diocese of Des Moines — John Gaffney
John Gaffney, Director of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins The Catholic Morning Show to unpack one of the most significant changes in…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/10/2026
The Catholic Morning Show opens with a reminder of an upcoming community prayer event: join Catholic Des Moines police officers on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at…
The Catholic Morning ShowMedieval Kingship, Liberty & the Myth of Democracy — Jeb Smith
Vermont-based historian Jeb Smith joins The Catholic Morning Show to discuss his provocative new book Missing Monarchy: Correcting Misconceptions About the…
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The Mystic Behind the Surrender Novena: A Spiritual Biography of Father Dolindo Rotolo — Maria Palma Smith
Maria Palma Smith joins The Catholic Morning Show to illuminate the life and legacy of Father Dolindo Rotolo, a Neapolitan priest born in Naples in 1882 and a…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/09/2026
On June 9, 2026, Deacon Mark Campbell and Alexia Baker host two compelling conversations on The Catholic Morning Show. First, Maria Palma Smith joins to…
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Magnifica Humanitas & the Catholic Call to Engage AI — Ana Munley
Ana Munley — wife, mother, cradle Catholic, and host of the After Mass with Ana Munley podcast — joins the Catholic Morning Show to offer her unique…
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The Last Communion of Saint Jerome — Fr. Basil Nixen
Joining Deacon Mark Campbell from his monastery in Norcia, Italy, Fr. Basil Nixen is a Benedictine monk who has lived the monastic life for over twenty-two…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/08/2026
This Monday on the Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Mark Campbell brings two compelling conversations that speak directly to where the Church meets culture in…
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The Priest Who Stayed in Gaza: Father Gabriel Romanelli's Memoir - Kristen Theriault
Kristen Theriault joins the program to unpack one of the most extraordinary Catholic memoirs in recent memory: Ruins and Light: In the Epicenter of Unrest by…
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The Lives and Martyrdoms of Saints Peter and Paul — Jason Gale
Just ahead of the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Jason Gale of TAN Books joins the show to discuss a remarkable new translation by Father Robert Nixon…
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Corpus Christi and the Real Presence: What Jesus Really Said - Fr. Chris Reising
With Corpus Christi Sunday approaching, Father Chris Reising from All Saints Parish on the north side of Des Moines visits the studio to break open the…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/05/2026
This June 5, 2026 edition of The Catholic Morning Show opens with an in-studio Corpus Christi gospel reflection from Father Chris Reising of All Saints Parish…
The Catholic Morning ShowSacred Heart Consecration & The Norwalk Deanery – Fr. Dan Kirby
Father Dan Kirby, pastor of Saint John the Apostle Parish in Norwalk, Iowa and Dean of the Norwalk Deanery in the Diocese of Des Moines, joins Deacon Mark…
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Reclaiming the Sacred Gift: The Sixth Commandment & Human Dignity – Ed Van Buskirk
Ed Van Buskirk — founder and president of If You Love Me, a Catholic apostolate dedicated to restoring God's truth and the timeless wisdom of the Ten…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/04/2026
Today's Catholic Morning Show brings two powerful conversations for Catholic listeners seeking to deepen their faith and understand the Church's timeless…
The Catholic Morning Show100 Ways Saint Pope John Paul II Changed the World — Patrick Novacosky
Patrick Novecosky, author of 100 Ways Saint Pope John Paul II Changed the World (published by Our Sunday Visitor), sits down with Deacon Mark Campbell for a…
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Apostolic Fathers: How the Earliest Christians Prove the Catholic Church — Steve Ray
Steve Ray, founder of CatholicConvert.com, joins the show to break down one of the most compelling and underutilized areas of Catholic apologetics — the…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/03/2026
Today's show features two compelling conversations rooted in Catholic history and evangelization. First, Patrick Novacosky — author of 100 Ways Saint Pope John…
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Deacon Ministry Today: Formation, Fraternity & Rural Service - Deacon Mark Burdt
What Is the Permanent Diaconate? Many Catholics see deacons at Mass but don't fully understand the vocation. Deacon Mark Burdt helps clarify: permanent deacons…
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Stress Management & Spiritual Counseling: Real Help vs. Platitudes - Deacon Randy Kiel
The Problem with Platitudes How many times have you heard—or said—"Don't worry, it'll be okay" to someone in pain? Deacon Randy Kiel explains why such…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/02/2026
The Catholic Morning Show, airing weekdays at 7 AM Central on Iowa Catholic Radio, delivers faithful Catholic conversation and formation. Today's show features…
The Catholic Morning ShowAdele Gulick on “Summa Theologiae for Babies: Prima Secunda” - 06/01/2026
Can Saint Thomas Aquinas be made understandable for children? Author Adele Gulick says yes. In this conversation with Deacon Mark Campbell, Adele discusses her…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 06/01/2026
The Catholic Morning Show with Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Ayden Pugh begins the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a rich morning…
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Brian Sweeney Reflects on 13 Years at Iowa Catholic Radio - Part 2 - 05/29/2026
In Part 2 of this farewell conversation, Brian Sweeney reflects on his years serving Iowa Catholic Radio and the growth of the apostolate over the last decade…
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Brian Sweeney on Prayer, Discipline, and the Surrender Novena - Part 1 - 05/29/2026
In Part 1 of this special conversation, Brian Sweeney reflects on the personal disciplines that reshaped his spiritual life during his years serving Iowa…
The Catholic Morning ShowFr. Chris Reising Reflects on the Holy Trinity and God’s Community of Love - 05/29/2026
Fr. Chris Reising from All Saints Parish in Des Moines joins Deacon Mark Campbell for a beautiful reflection on Trinity Sunday. Father Chris explains how the…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 05/29/2026
On this Friday episode of the Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Ayden Pugh welcome Fr. Chris Reising for a moving reflection on…
The Catholic Morning ShowEd Van Buskirk on the Fifth Commandment and the Culture of Life - 05/28/2026
Ed Van Buskirk from If You Love Me joins the Catholic Morning Show to explore the Fifth Commandment: “Thou Shall Not Kill.” The conversation examines how…
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Dr. Dora Jung Discusses Leading Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Sioux City - 05/28/2026
Dr. Dora Jung joins the Catholic Morning Show after being named the new Director of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Sioux City. Originally from Mexico, Dr…
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Deacon Randy Kiel Reflects on Holy Trinity Sunday Readings - 05/28/2026
Deacon Randy Kiel from Christ the King Parish in Des Moines joins the Catholic Morning Show to break open the readings for Holy Trinity Sunday. Drawing from…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 05/28/2026
On this episode of the Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Ayden Pugh prepare listeners for Holy Trinity Sunday with a thoughtful…
The Catholic Morning ShowWhy Young People Are Returning to the Catholic Church with John Huyhn - 05/27/2026
John Huynh, Director of Social Justice for the Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities, discusses the growing number of young people entering the Catholic…
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Quinceañeras: Becoming a Daughter of God in the Catholic Church with Jessica Pancho - 05/27/2026
Jessica Pancho, Director of Youth Evangelization for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins The Catholic Morning Show to explain the deeper spiritual meaning of…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 05/27/2026
On today’s Catholic Morning Show, the team welcomes two special guests exploring faith, culture, and formation in the Diocese of Des Moines. First, Jessica…
The Catholic Morning ShowKate Clinch on Every Inch a Saint & the Inspiring Life of Eileen O’Connor - 05/26/2026
Author Kate Clinch joins Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Ayden Pugh to discuss her novel Every Inch a Saint, inspired by the life of Servant of God…
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Kris Frank on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage & “One Nation Under God” Lecture Series - 05/26/2026
Kris Frank joins Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Ayden Pugh to discuss the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the inspiring “One Nation Under God”…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 05/26/2026
On this episode of the Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Ayden Pugh return after Memorial Day weekend with conversations on faith…
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Adam Storey Explains Parish Boundaries, Canon Law, and Parish Life
What exactly is a parish? Are parish boundaries still relevant today? Adam Storey, Vice Chancellor for Canonical Affairs for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins…
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Jim Murray on Leading Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Sioux City
Jim Murray joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss his upcoming role as interim superintendent for the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Sioux City…
The Catholic Morning ShowFr. Chris Reising on Pentecost and Living the Faith Boldly
Fr. Chris Reising joins the Catholic Morning Show to reflect on Pentecost Sunday and the powerful transformation of the apostles through the Holy Spirit. He…
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The Catholic Morning Show - 05/22/2026
On this episode of the Catholic Morning Show, the team reflects on Pentecost Sunday and what it means to live boldly as disciples of Christ. Fr. Chris Reising…
The Catholic Morning ShowEd Van Buskirk on the Fourth Commandment and Honoring Father and Mother - 05/21/2026
Ed Van Buskirk, founder of “If You Love Me,” returns to the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and mother. The…
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Patty Origer and Marsha Fisher on Serving Individuals with Disabilities Through Meaningful Work - 05/21/2026
Patty Origer and Marsha Fisher join the Catholic Morning Show to share details about an upcoming Adel job fair dedicated to connecting people with…
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Dcn. Randy Kiel Previews Pentecost and the Power of the Holy Spirit - 05/21/2026
As the Church prepares to celebrate Pentecost, Dcn. Randy Kiel offers a rich reflection on the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 2. He explains the…