Faith In Action with Joanne Fox is a public affairs show produced by Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. Joanne is a retired journalist and Siouxland Catholic Radio Board member. Joanne guests include Bishop R. Walker Nickless, Diocese of Sioux City; regional areas of interest such as the Herreid Military Museum in Luverne, Minnesota; and national speakers and authors including Lt. Col. Scott Mann, Operation Pineapple Express. Faith In Action with Joanne Fox is made possible in part by Mary's ...
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Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox is a weekly podcast that shares how to put the teachings of Buddhism into practice to be happier, more peaceful, or to become the spiritual warrior this world so desperately needs. JoAnn Fox has been teaching Buddhism for 17 years and does so with kindness and humor.
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A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way.
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Lighthearted, relatable, down to earth and funny hosts share experiences as a married couple of 30 plus years. Episodes are full of humor, motivation and inspiration. We are Carl and Joanne...spend some time while we find adventure in everyday life and try to live our best lives together. Reach us at: goldieloxandthesilverfox@gmail.com Uploading New Episodes Every Wednesday Our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKLXTl_pNf_3RVhnVGf0Q2w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi ...
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Faith in Action - Sister Mary Elizabeth Burns (Re-broadcast from 2022)
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Sister Mary Elizabeth Burns entered eternal rest on August 10, 2024. Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox interviewed her for the program in 2022. She talks about her job as an obituary writer and other wide-ranging topics in this enchanting conversation. You can listen to this episode on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 Monday, August 26 at 9a or on Satu…
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Katie McGrady Welcomes Oscar Rivera to the Ave Podcast Family
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In this bonus episode of Ave Explores, Katie Prejean McGrady sits down with Oscar Rivera, new host of Ave Spotlight. Together, they discuss the origins of their collaboration, dive into their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, and share thoughts on the Olympics. Follow along at avemariapress.com or subscribe wherever you listen to you…
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Faith in Action - Dinner with Johnnette and Jack - August 19 and 24, 2024
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Joanne Fox has a conversation with Johnnette and Jack Williams. They are coming to Country Events Celebration Center on Tuesday, September 17. In this podcast, they chat about their relationship and what to expect next month at the annual dinner with Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 and media sponsor, KTIV. Support the Show. Contact Siouxland Catholic…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Dr. Ryan Allen, Board President of the FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa, and Mrs. Kathi Milligan, PK-6 Principal, Kuemper Catholic School. Tune in Monday, August 12, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, August 17 at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM or listen on-demand by clicking on this text. Faith i…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Ashley Riley, BethAnn Kinnetz, Bobbi and James Cleary, plus Tristan Bindenga about Educatius and the Student Exchange Program. Tune in Monday, August 5, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM or listen on-demand by clicking on this text. Faith in Action is br…
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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m. Monday, July 29. Host Joanne Fox interviews Father Jim Secora about the St. Benedict Center in Schuyler, Neb. This program replays at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandc…
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An Olympic dream is now a reality for an Assistant Track and Field Coach for Briar Cliff University. Ben Jefferies, a former BCU soccer and track and field runner, was officially added to the United Kingdom's roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, July 26-August 11, as a member of the 4x400 relay team. Join Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, for her in…
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Rosmann Family Farms is a 700-acre certified organic grain and livestock farm located four miles Northwest of Harlan, Iowa. The matriarch of this farm, Sioux City native and Bishop Heelan alum, Maria Vakulsksas Rosmann, discusses the journey this family enterprise has taken over the past four generations. Join Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, Mond…
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This episode explores how to make mindful choices that lead to happiness and well-being in the future. We can learn how to distinguish between virtuous actions and nonvirtuous actions Virtuous actions are those that lead to positive outcomes, both for oneself and others. They are rooted in wholesome mental states such as generosity, compassion, and…
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Sr. Mary Consolation of the Afflicted and St. John Paul the Great Academy in Harlem
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A Le Mars/Remsen native, Remsen St. Mary's graduate, and daughter of Dcn. Doug and Vicki Heeren, Sr. Mary Consolation of the Afflicted, SSVM, and her order are excited to announce the opening of a new Catholic School this fall, St. John Paul the Great Academy, in Harlem, New York. The school was born from the collective efforts of lay people and si…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Sister Jodie Zimmerman, Pastoral Minister/DRE, St. Mary's Church-Rock Valley; and Very Rev. Daniel Rupp, Immaculate Conception Church-Cherokee about the "Flood of June 2024." Tune in Monday, July 1, 2024, at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 6, at 7 p.m. on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM; or listen on-demand than…
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Week Seven: On Pilgrimage in the U.S. with Tim O'Malley and Chenele Shaw
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Catholicism is incarnational and tactile. We exist in reality, and so does our faith. Remembering that is essential to growing in our Catholicism, and Timothy P. O’Malley explains how “matter matters” in the places and spaces we worship. This summer, Catholics in the United States will have the chance to experience that incarnational reality on the…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Patty Lansink, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Sioux City, about the Educational Savings Account (ESA). Tune in Monday, June 24, 2024, at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 29, at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM; or listen on-demand thanks to Mary's Choice, a Sioux City pregnancy resource center. Su…
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Week Six: Forming Young Minds and Serving Those in Need with Fr. Tim Anastos and Kerry Robinson
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The Church in the U.S. has made a lasting impact on education and social services. From universities and lay apostolates that educate and form young adults to networks of Catholic Charities offices that provide essential help to those in need, Catholicism in the U.S. is not naval-gazing or self-centered. The Church in the U.S. seeks to serve. Fr. T…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Briar Cliff University student, Juan Celio, a missionary for Biking for Babies. Biking for Babies is a Catholic pro-life organization that hosts a national ride in July. Juan will be biking from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to St. Louis, Missouri. Tune in Monday, June 17, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, June 24 at …
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Week Five: Catholicism on the California Coast and in the Colorado Mountains with Stephen J. Binz and JoAnn Seaman
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St. Junipero Serra evangelized California and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini evangelized Colorado. Their influence extends up and down the West Coast and throughout the Rocky Mountains, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire today. In this episode, Stephen J. Binz, a pilgrimage leader to the California Missions, and JoAnn Seaman, director o…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Becky Lickiss, Kyla Cronin, and Abby Glassmaker, cast members of The Sound of Music, presented Jun 21-29 at the Cherokee Community Theatre. Tune in Monday, June 10, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. You can also listen on-demand by clicking on this text o…
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Week Four: Southern Suffering and Sanctity with Fr. Korey LaVergne and Sr. Mary Michael Fox, OP
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From the inspiring faith of little Charlene Richard, a twelve-year-old girl who died of Leukemia and is now on the path to canonization, to the enduring resilience of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia during the Civil War and the culture wars of today, Catholicism in the South is far from just a cultural norm—it embodies a story of suffering and…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Dr. Dale Klein on the Dobbs decision. Tune in Monday, June 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m.; or listen on-demand by clicking on this text thanks to Mary's Choice, a Sioux City pregnancy resource center. Support the Show. Contact Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM: Email us at fhcradio@fhcr…
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Week Three: The Holiness of Bl. Michael McGivney and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton with Brian Caulfield and Amy J. Cattapan
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The stories of saints in the United States are diverse and dynamic. The first American born female saint, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the founder and first chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, Bl. Michael McGivney, show us how holiness is found in a unique way. Brian Caulfield and Amy J. Cattapan share the stories of these two holy American heroes …
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Week Two: Our Lady in the Midwest with Fr. Edward Looney and Fr. Nate Wills, CSC
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Whether it’s the Lady who appeared in a forest to young Adele Brise or the Lady atop a golden dome visible for miles from a college campus in northern Indiana, the Blessed Virgin Mary is revered, cherished, and celebrated in the American Midwest. Fr. Edward Looney, author and priest in the Diocese of Green Bay, and Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, chaplain to …
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In this episode we explore one of the core teachings of the Buddha—the Five Aggregates and their connection to our problems and suffering. The Buddha taught that life is pervaded by dukkha, which means dissatisfaction or suffering. More specifically, in the First Noble Truth, Buddha taught that “The five aggregates subject to clinging are suffering…
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Week One: The Places and People of the U.S. Catholic Church with Kevin Schmiesing and Meg Hunter-Kilmer
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What places hold significance, and who are the key figures in the narrative of Catholicism in the United States of America? From both a historical and modern perspective, the story of the Church in the US is expansive, diverse, and compelling. Authors Kevin Schmiesing and Meg Hunter-Kilmer share their insights and expertise on the noteworthy locati…
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Teaser NEW Series: Catholic Hope in the US with Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan
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Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, the 10th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York, shares his favorite Catholic churches and places in the United States of America. He offers insight into the current challenges facing Catholics, from a perspective of the historical Catholic Church, and reasons for his abundant hope in the Church in America today. We wo…
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Episode 194 - Enjoying without attachment
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Joy and pleasures are woven into the fabric of our lives. The teachings of Buddha invite us to dance with moments of delight without the chains of attachment. In this episode, we explore how to savor the pleasures of life while releasing the grip of attachment. Way to enjoy life's pleasures without the pain of attachment: Enjoy the Moment Accept wh…
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Meyer Brothers Funeral Home Pre-Need Planning 2024
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Kelli Hendricks from Meyer Brothers Funeral Home answers your questions on pre-need funeral planning. Tune in for Faith in Action on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, April 27. at 7 p.m. on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1FM or listen on-demand by clicking on this link. Faith in Action is sponsored by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City pregnancy…
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Episode 193: Compassion as antidote to anger
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For the average person, Moments of anger are inevitable. They can flare up in response to various triggers, from personal frustrations to global injustices. However, according to the Buddha's teachings, there is a powerful antidote to this destructive emotion: compassion. In Buddhism, compassion is revered as a guiding light, illuminating the path …
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Mary Stevens, Cleo Harder, and Betty Pratt discuss the St. SERRA Club of Siouxland and its efforts to increase vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Tune in Monday, April 15, 2024, at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. You can listen on-demand by listening now or on your favorite podcasting platform…
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Faith in Action hosts, Don and Mary Stevens, interview Ellen Miller, Co-Director of Christ Our Life Iowa, about this year's conference, September 28 and 29. "Christ Our Life is a Catholic Conference for Our Searing Souls. Tune in: Monday, April 8, 2024, at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at 7 p.m. on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM; or Listen on-deman…
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Lent Makes Us Fully Alive with Fr. Tim Anastos
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Fr. Tim Anastos, author and assistant chaplain at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois, highlights how Lent offers us an opportunity to become fully alive in Christ Jesus. Through our weeks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we have experienced the love of the Lord in distinct and profound ways. Now, as Holy Week unfold…
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The Eucharist Can Revive Our Lent with Tanner Kalina
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In this sacred season, our ultimate aim is to draw nearer to Christ. And what better way to achieve this closeness than by physically spending time with him in the presence of the Eucharist? Join Tanner Kalina, a passionate Eucharistic missionary for the National Eucharistic Revival, as he demonstrates how Lent is the perfect time to seek the Lord'…
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In this episode, we delve into a universal human experience: anger. But fear not! We're not just exploring the problem; we're diving into solutions. Get ready for an enlightening journey as we uncover practical strategies rooted in Buddhist wisdom to tame the flames of anger and cultivate inner peace. We can learn how to transform the energy of ang…
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Lent Reveals Our Weakness with Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP
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The further we get into Lent, the more likely it is that we have run into some—or many—missteps and pitfalls. While this can feel discouraging, Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP, a passionate social media evangelist, helps us understand how when Lent is “hard” and we feel weak, that is precisely when the Lord shows up to do great things within us. Our p…
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Virtual Classes with JoAnn Fox start this Saturday, March 2nd! You can enroll any time! What: An ongoing study program to practice the entire path of Buddhism. Join us at any point! When: Saturdays 10 am EST Why: People often have to study Buddhism in a piecemeal fashion. JoAnn participated in a virtual teacher training program for over ten years t…
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Let the Lord Purify You in Lent with Manny Gonzalez
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Join Emmanuel “Manny” Gonzalez, a graduate student at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as he shows how, despite our best intentions, we can inadvertently introduce a false sense of control into our lives through Lenten spiritual practices or even in our general spiritual journey. Without realizing it, we can squeeze the Lord out of our lives …
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Dr. Daniel Meola, Co-Founder and President, and Alexander Wolfe, Assistant Director of Family Life, Office of the Diocese of Arlington and National Support Coordinator for Life-Giving Wounds; along with Draw Near's Fred Shellabarger join Faith in Action on Siouxland Catholic Radio. The three educate listeners on the retreat for Life-Giving Wounds R…
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Keeping Lent Simple with Claire and Mike Couche of Finding Philothea
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Do you ever have BIG plans for Lent, only to feel overwhelmed as the weeks go on? Claire and Mike Couche, founders of Finding Philothea, share how embracing simplicity—through carving out time for prayer, focusing on small acts of fasting, and learning generosity through acts of service—can wield greater impact than grand gestures of repentance and…
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Episode 191 - Got problems? Buddha has solutions.
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Renunciation is the determination to be free from our own cycle of suffering and dissatisfaction. Renunciation is a state of mind, like patience, compassion, or contentment. Much like these virtuous states of mind, developing renunciation leads us to deeper and deeper levels of inner peace. In this episode, we explore how renunciation directs our f…
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Lent isn't Just for Easter with Mark Hart
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What’s the purpose of Lent? It’s a simple question, and one Mark Hart answers in a very honest and straightforward way: Lent prepares us for heaven. If we view Lent merely as a spiritual bootcamp to get ready for Easter, we will miss out on all the season has to offer. However, by approaching Lent with a broader perspective, we'll realize that thes…
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Faith in Action interviews Sara Johnson and Dave Ferris about Hope Street of Siouxland. Hope Street supports homeless individuals in our tri-state region and provides the opportunity to make life-long sobriety possible and enjoyable. Tune in Monday, February 19, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, February 24 at 7 p.m. on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM;…
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The Wilderness of Lent with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR
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When Ash Wednesday rolls around, many of us are ready—even excited—to start our Lenten resolution. However, as the weeks go by, our resolve can wane. What do we do when our Lenten practices become challenging to maintain? Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, the author of Made for Heaven, offers us a way to enter this season as he explains why he felt called …
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Singing Challenge | Trying Not to Take Life Too Seriously E21
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Hi friends! Join us today for a Singing Challenge as part of our 52 Date Challenge. We are daring each other to sing songs that we are not familiar with....and you guessed it...we sound like garbage! This is our fourth date and it really is helping us to step out of our comfort zone and just have a good time. We will pick our 5th date today. We are…
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Evaluating Relationships for Lent with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
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As we approach Ash Wednesday, the question on every faithful Christian's mind is, "What should I do to make this Lent an intentional time to grow closer to God?" In this episode, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, offers a new focus to this sacred season by encouraging us to examine the very fabric of our relationships—with ourselves, with others, and mo…
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