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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.
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Bo has spent years planning the road trip of a life time with her mother, but when tragedy strikes she drops everything and everyone to begin the trip that will change everything. Chasing storms and trailing rainbows, Bo must discover her own reasons for living out life even during difficulty. (Music from Pixabay), Photo album cover by Kenrick Mills on Unsplash. Album Cover design in part by Lynnette Bonner.
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With the feasts that occur between Christmas on Dec. 25th and the Epiphany on Jan. 6th, we have multiple feasts that train the Catholic eye on making the most of the future without neglecting the past, all while avoiding nostalgia and utopianism. Join us as we consider how everything from the Holy Innocents to the Holy Name of Jesus ground us in ma…
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Ken is the author of Citizens Yet Strangers: Living Authentically Catholic in a Divided America. Today we talk about his book and how we can live out our faith authentically in a country divided. Kenneth Craycraft, Ph.D., J.D., Professor of Moral Theology and James J. Gardner Family Chair of Moral Theology at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary and School …
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Dr. Matt Mulher - Today we talk about the 14th Symposium on Transforming Culture, March 21-22nd 2025, a conference put together by the trailblazing Catholic Institution, Benedictine College. Dr. Mulher is an assistant professor of theology and the director of the Symposium on Transforming Culture at Benedictine College. He teaches courses in theolo…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Andrew Windschitl - Fr. Andrew gives us a Gospel Reflection on the upcoming Sunday Gospel for the Baptism of the World. Dr. Matt Muhler - Today we talk about the 14th Symposium on Transforming Culture, March 21-22nd 2025, a conference put together by the trailblazing Catholic Institution, Benedictine College.…
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David Reising - Adult Faith Formation Coordinator St. Francis of Assisi, David talks about the upcoming ManUp West Powerluch. Topics and all the information you need. Spiritual Development in 2025 Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can…
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Ask A Priest! On today's Ask-a-Priest segment with Fr. PJ, we talk about the relationship between Christ and His Baptism. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Io…
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Deacon Randy Kiel - Today we talk about the first and second readings for this upcoming Sunday Mass. You can find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011225.cfm Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find mor…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel - Today we talk about the first and second readings for this upcoming Sunday Mass. You can find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011225.cfm Fr. PJ McManus - Ask A Priest! On today's Ask-a-Priest segment Fr. PJ, we talk about the relationship between Christ and His Baptis…
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Author and Speaker, we talk with Emily about the question, "What does it take to be a Pilgrim of Hope in 2025?" Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholi…
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John Gaffney - A show regular, together we talk about the four lies of evangelization. The lies that sting the most are the ones that have a bit of truth but enough of a falshood that it turns our eyes away from the Lord. 1. I'm not famous. 2. It's scary. 3. It's awkward. 4. I don't know what to say. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon T…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: John Gaffney - A show regular, together we talk about the four lies of evangelization. The lies that sting the most are the ones that have a bit of truth but enough of a falsehood that it turns our eyes away from the Lord. 1. I'm not famous. 2. It's scary. 3. It's awkward. 4. I don't know what to say. Emily Jamin…
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Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic Church and the author of three best-selling Ignatius Press books (Crossing the Tiber, Upon this Rock, and St. John’s Gospel). Today we are going to talk with Steve about the Epiphany. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Insta…
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Jason Gale - Is the VP of Content and Production for TAN Books. He holds degrees in Theology and Catechesis including an Ecclesiastical License of Divinity in Catechesis through the Maryvale Institute. He is a husband and a father to 7 children. Today we talk with Jason about Fr. Sebastian Walshe's new book, "Saint John the Baptist: Priest, Prophet…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Jason Gale - Is the VP of Content and Production for TAN Books. He holds degrees in Theology and Catechesis including an Ecclesiastical License of Divinity in Catechesis through the Maryvale Institute. He is a husband and a father to 7 children. Today we talk with Jason about Fr. Sebastian Walshe's new book, "Sai…
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Ut Fidem with Danny Fraizer - Today we talk with Danny about his Experience at the 2025 SEEK Conference. SEEK is a collaboration led by FOCUS, a Catholic outreach organization that shares the hope and joy of the Gospel with the world. FOCUS missionaries encounter people in friendship, invite them into a personal relationship with Christ and accompa…
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We talk with Mackenzie about her new book entitled "Faith Storytellers: Unleash the power of your story" Mackenzie is a national award-winning journalist, ghostwriter, and owner of StoryStruck Marketing. She offers book outlining workshops for aspiring memoir and nonfiction authors as well as full-service ghostwriting for aspiring nonfiction author…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Mackenzie Walters - We talk with Mackenzie about her new book entitled "Faith Storytellers: Unleash the power of your story" Mackenzie is a national award-winning journalist, ghostwriter, and owner of StoryStruck Marketing. She offers book outlining workshops for aspiring memoir and nonfiction authors as well as …
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Fr. PJ McManus - Ask a Priest! Fr. PJ answers your questions about the faith. Email your questions for next weeks segment to contact@iowacatholicradio.com. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our websit…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Fr. PJ McManus - Ask a Priest! Fr. PJ answers your questions about the faith. Email your questions for next weeks segment to contact@iowacatholicradio.com. Dr. Bo Bonner - Bo talks about the 12 days of Christmas. Don't miss out on the Holy Fruits of Christmas Tide just because the secular world has put away their…
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Associate Professor of Theology and Catholic Studies at Newman University, today we talk about his new book is "A Table in the Presence of My Enemies: Banqueting and Battling in Ancient Israel". https://www.amazon.com/Table-Presence-My-Enemies-Banqueting/dp/1666761605 Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden P…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Matthew Umbarger - Associate Professor of Theology and Catholic Studies at Newman University, today we talk about his new book is "A Table in the Presence of My Enemies: Banqueting and Battling in Ancient Israel". https://www.amazon.com/Table-Presence-My-Enemies-Banqueting/dp/1666761605 The Catholic Morning Show …
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Director of Social Justice for the Des Moines Diocese, today we are discussing all things Catholic Social Justice. Stay tuned! Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to suppo…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: John Huynh - Director of Social Justice for the Des Moines Diocese, today we are discussing all things Catholic Social Justice. Stay tuned! The Morning Show Crew - Bo and Elise discuss the ins and outs of the 50 Year Jubilee. What is it and how taking advantage this rare holy time and celebration is one of the bi…
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John Michael serves as a Regional Director for the South Area for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS.org). He joins me to talk about the work of FOCUS on university campuses, his own initial encounter with FOCUS missionaries bringing him to a deeper understanding and commitment to his faith, and the amazing annual SEEK conference…
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Seminarian and parishioner at the Basilica of St. John in Des Moines, Matthew talks about his vocation journey and his experience being a priest in training. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our webs…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Mark Campbell talks through the Top 10 Moments for the Iowa Catholic Radio in the year of 2024. Matthew Johll, seminarian and parishioner at the Basilica of St. John in Des Moines, talks about his vocation journey and his experience being a priest in training. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon…
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Matthew David Wiseman, Ph.D., (University of St. Andrews), is a teacher and an independent scholar living in San Antonio with his wife and three children. His research and writing focus on Biblical Poetry, St. John Henry Newman, Scripture, and the Development of Doctrine. Today we talk about his new book The Two Jerusalems. The story of a young man…
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Deacon Randy Kiel: Today we listen to our all time most listened to episode from February 2nd 2024. Sit back and enjoy. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel: Today we listen to our all time most listened to episode from February 2nd 2024. Sit back and enjoy. Matthew Wisemen: Matthew David Wiseman, Ph.D., (University of St. Andrews), is a teacher and an independent scholar living in San Antonio with his wife and three children. His research and writi…
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Jill Simons is the Executive Director of Many Parts Ministries which seeks to equip the lay faithful to discern their charism, given by the Holy Spirit at their baptism, to fully engage in sanctifying the world through their lives. She joins me today to talk about her book, The Essential Handbook on Living Your Charisms: A Practical Guide for Catho…
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Advent points to Christmas, which points to the coming of our Lord in history, mystery, and might. But none of those are as powerful to reflect on unless we firmly root our contemplation in the Incarnation, and the radical implications for personal and social life that Theological fact has for us!Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid wi…
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Msgr. reflects on the 4th Sunday of Advent Gospel. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Show…
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Vice Chancellor of Cannonical Affairs, Today we talk about Cannon Law. What is it? What is it not? Why is it important? How do you become a Cannon lawyer. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website…
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Mandy DeVries - Local Catholic personality, Mother of 6, talks about her experience return to school to get her PHD at the St. Pope John Paul II Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. https://www.johnpaulii.edu/ Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Msgr Larry Beeson - Today we talk with Monsignor Beeson about this weekends Sunday Mass Readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122224.cfm Mandy DeVries - Local Catholic personality, Mother of 6, talks about her experience return to school to get her PHD at the St. Pope John …
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Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Francis of Assisi, today we talk about the Christmas Music Liturgy. Why is it important? Why is it different? Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you…
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Ask A Priest! Today on Fr. PJs regular ask a priest segment. Today we talk about the "O" Anthiphons which are the antiphons for the Magnificat, like the popular Christmas Carol "O Emmanuel." Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also …
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Today we talk about the first Sunday reading for this upcoming 4th Sunday of Advent Mass. Find the Readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122224.cfm Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on ou…
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Today on the Catholic Morning show: Deacon Randy Kiel - Today we talk about the first Sunday reading for this upcoming 4th Sunday of Advent Mass. Find the Readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122224.cfm Fr. PJ McManus - Ask A Priest! Today on Fr. PJs regular ask a priest segment. Today we talk about the "O" Antiphons which are the …
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Today we talk about The Wisdom Papers from Ave Maria University, The Wisdom Papers is a free, monthly series of reflections on contemporary issues from the faculty of Ave Maria University. Topics span across politics, culture, spirituality, the sciences, and living a Christian life. Go deeper in your pursuit of wisdom with The Wisdom Papers. Inspir…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show Steve Ray - Today we talk with Steve about 25 People and Things at the Manger. Insights from research, contemplation, and personal experiences in the Holy Land. Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic Church and the author of three best-selling Ignatius Press books (Crossing the Tiber, Upon this Rock, and St. John’…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Steve Ray - Today we talk with Steve about 25 People and Things at the Manger. Insights from research, contemplation, and personal experiences in the Holy Land. Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic Church and the author of three best-selling Ignatius Press books (Crossing the Tiber, Upon this Rock, and St. John…
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Dylan Smits - Dylan returns to the Catholic Morning show to tell us about his recent experience at Međugorje, an apparition site where the Blessed Virgin Mary has been appearing to select individuals and giving messages almost daily since 1981. Maria Vision: https://www.mariavision.us/ Fr. Leon Pereira: https://www.youtube.com/@FrLeonsHomily Dylan …
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Greg Wasinski - Executive Director of Let Me Be Ministries. Intent, that's the word we are discussing today with Greg. What is the true intent of why I'm praying. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Dylan Smits - Dylan returns to the Catholic Morning show to tell us about his recent experience at Međugorje, an apparition site where the Blessed Virgin Mary has been appearing to select individuals and giving messages almost daily since 1981. Maria Vision: https://www.mariavision.us/ Fr. Leon Pereira: https://w…
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A local Dowling Catholic grad started his own brand of Catholic designs. He shares his faith and his story. Class of '21 Learn more at radicallovecommunity.com Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our we…
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The Iowa Catholic Radio studio crew - We talk about our favorite holiday movies and the difference between generational favorites. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to s…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Dylan Smit - A local Dowling Catholic grad started his own brand of Catholic designs. He shares his faith and his story. Class of '21 Learn more at radicallovecommunity.com The Iowa Catholic Radio studio crew - We talk about our favorite Christmas movies and the difference between generational favorites. Credits:…
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We interview Fr. Uwe Michael Lang about his new book, A Short History of the Roman Mass. Father Uwe Michael Lang is a priest of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in London and a lecturer in theology at Allen Hall Seminary and St. Mary's University, Twickenham. He is the author of The Voice of the Church at Prayer, Turning Towards the Lord: Orientation…
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The Owner of Valley Eye Clinic and sponsor of Iowa Catholic Radio. We talk with him about how today is the Feast of St. Lucy, patron of eye diseases. We talk about his business and any PSA's about eye health and signs to watch out for. Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Fa…
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