Best Iowa Catholic Radio Podcasts (2024)

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31st Sunday of OT - 11/03/2024 24:40

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The Father's discuss the readings of the 31 Sunday. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Faith of Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show The Uncommon Good with…

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Fulton Sheen at the Demonic: an Interview with Fr. Dave Tomaszycki 49:59

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We take a break from our Reconsidered Good run of shows to honor the "spooky season" of Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls to talk about the Demonic from one of America's most beloved Catholic Voices, Bishop Fulton Sheen. Fr. Dave Tomaszycki, the editor of the new book on Bishop Sheen's writings on the subject, joins us for an interview!Iowa Cath…

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Students' Conversions to Catholicism - 11/2/2024 26:00

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Guest: Jennifer Simmons Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Faith of Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr …

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Dowling vs. Cedar Rapids 11/01/2024 3:03:45

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Faith on Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith and Family…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Elizabeth Simutis - 11/1/2024 9:23

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Catholic Legacy Director of Engagement and Growth. A devoted wife and mother of five, Elizabeth has navigated a diverse career path from International Business Consulting to Sales Territory Management and Admissions Director at a Private Catholic School. Elizabeth is also the passionate founder of Ted's Diaper Drive, a heartfelt initiative addressi…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Dr. Joseph McInerney - 11/1/2024 12:16

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Dr. John Mclnerney - The vice president of leadership and ethics education for the Knights of Columbus, who is the writer of, and spokesperson for, The Leadership Virtues Series. Learn More at kofc.org/virtues Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and You…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/1/2024 57:32

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Andrew Windschitl discusses the Sunday Mass readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary time. Find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110324.cfm Dr. Joseph Mclnerney - The vice president of leadership and ethics education for the Knights of Columbus, who is the writer of, and spokesperson …

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The Catholic Morning Show - Dcn. Randy Kiel - 10/31/2024 5:48

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Deacon Randy Kiel discusses the Gospel Reflection for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary time. Sunday Gospel Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110324.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 our …

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The Catholic Morning Show - Anna Moreland - 10/31/2024 9:47

2h ago9:47

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Anna Moreland, author, tells us about her new book the Young Adult Playbook. The Young Adult Playbook: Living Like It Matters (Catholic University of America Press, Sept. 2024) https://www.amazon.com/Young-Adult-Playbook-Living-Matters/dp/0813239206 Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can f…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Fr. PJ McManus - 10/31/2024 10:53

2h ago10:53

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Fr. PJ McManus gives our Ask A Priest segment. Today we discusses all things spooky and the origins of Halloween and All Soul's Day. 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…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/31/2024 57:32

2h ago57:32

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This Morning on the Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel discusses the Gospel Reflection for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary time. Sunday Gospel Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110324.cfm Fr. PJ McManus gives our Ask A Priest segment. Today we discusses all things spooky and the origins of Halloween and All Soul's Day. Anna Morelan…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Tom Chapman - 10/30/2024 11:24

6h ago11:24

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We talk with Tom Chapman about what the bishops are trying to get across on "Faithful Citizenship”. A Catholic perspective on voting integrity. Tom is the Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference in 2007. The Iowa Catholic Conference is the public policy agenda of the Catholic bishops of Iowa. Faithfulcitizenship.org Credits: Produced, Ed…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Dr. John Wood - 10/30/2024 11:05

6h ago11:05

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We talk with Dr. John Wood A.K.A. Sir Rolland Paterlot (Pen Name) about his book series "The Seven Deadly Dragons: The Chronicles of Sir Rolland Paterlot" an epic book series for kids ages 7-12. "About Dr. John R. Wood (aka Sir Rolland Paterlot): He is the author of ten books, including one of Dynamic Catholic's bestsellers: “Ordinary Lives, Extrao…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/30/2024 57:29

6h ago57:29

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This Morning on the Catholic Morning Show: We talk with Dr. John Wood A.K.A. Sir Rolland Paterlot (Pen Name) about his book series "The Seven Deadly Dragons: The Chronicles of Sir Rolland Paterlot" an epic book series for kids ages 7-12. "About Dr. John R. Wood (aka Sir Rolland Paterlot): He is the author of ten books, including one of Dynamic Cath…

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Why I Can't Vote Pro-Choice 28:27

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Faith of Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith and Family…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Michael Sheehy - 10/29/2024 11:54

20h ago11:54

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Michael Sheehy, New Executive Director at Catholic Charities, talks about his transition and the direction he will be taking Catholic Charities in Des Moines. Learn More here: https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org/2024/10/new-executive-director-catholic-charities/ Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LI…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/29/2024 57:32

20h ago57:32

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Today on the Catholic Morning show: Deacon Mark Campbell, Layne Ogle, and Ayden Pugh discuss a new trend of Bishops banning smartphones in the confessional. Find out why here: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/260105/privacy-in-the-confessional-is-your-smartphone-listening-to-your-sins Michael Sheehy, New Executive Director at Catholic Charit…

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The Catholic Morning Show - LuElla D'Amico - 10/28/2024 8:10

4d ago8:10

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LuElla D'Amico - We talk with her about her new book "Wondrous Reading: Encountering the Catholic Faith in Children's Literature" coming out in 2025. Find her other books here! https://www.luelladamico.com/ Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtub…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Dr. Jason Baxter - 10/28/2024 11:08

2d ago11:08

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Dr. Jason Baxter, professor at Benedictine College - We talk about his new english translation of Dante's Inferno. Get your signed copy here: https://www.jasonmbaxter.com/home/books 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…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/28/2024 57:31

2d ago57:31

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Dr. Jason Baxter, professor at Benedictine College - We talk about his new english translation of Dante's Inferno. Get your signed copy here: https://www.jasonmbaxter.com/home/books LuElla D'Amico - We talk with her about her new book "Wondrous Reading: Encountering the Catholic Faith in Children's Literature" co…

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30th Sunday of OT - 10/27/2024 24:55

3d ago24:55

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Discussing the 30 Sunday of Ordinary Time Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Faith of Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner…

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The Reconsidered Good, Pt. 6: The Dignity of Persons 49:59

7d ago49:59

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We keep trucking along with our series reconsidering the fundamental pillars and principles of Catholic Social Teaching, the same first run of shows we started with when we began the UnCommon Good on Iowa Catholic Radio 8 years ago. Today we deal with the Dignity of Persons, and how that plays into things like the Imago Dei, Human Rights, and how t…

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Todd and Johna Clancy-Martha's House of Hope - 10/26/2024 25:59

4d ago25:59

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Guests: Todd and Johna Clancy of Martha's House of Hope Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Faith of Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show The Uncommon Good …

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Dowling vs. Sioux City North 10/25/2024 2:51:08

4d ago2:51:08

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Faith on Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith and Family…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Fr. Aaron Wessman - 10/25/2024 8:00

7d ago8:00

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Fr Aaron Wessman - Vicar General and Director of Formation for the Glenmary Home Missioners. The religious order he belongs to, Glenmary, is a missionary society of apostolic life of the Catholic Church that conducts missions in rural, poor, and non-Catholic areas of the United States, primarily in the southeast and Appalachia. He will speak about …

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The Catholic Morning Show - Annalise Grant-DCHS - 10/25/2024 10:45

5d ago10:45

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Annalise Grant - Dowling Catholic High School student athlete of the week. 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 Cat…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/25/2024 57:33

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Ray McHenry - Fr. Ray McHenry will open up the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday for us. DCHS Annalise Grant - Dowling Catholic High School student athlete of the week. Fr Aaron Wessman - Vicar General and Director of Formation for the Glenmary Home Missioners. The religious order he belongs to, Glenmary, is a m…

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Mom who criticized 'Polysexual' posters in school faces retaliation - George Soros buys 240 radio stations - 10/26/2024 53:45

5d ago53:45

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This week on Faith on Trial Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discusses an unprecedented move by George Soros to suppress conservative media by buying 240 radio stations. Curiously this the FCC approved this purchase in record time. https://www.heritage.org/staff/mike-gonzalez ------------ Chris Ferrara, Counsel Thomas Moore,…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Charles Camosy - 10/24/2024 11:03

6d ago11:03

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Charles Camosy - Award winning author Charles Camosy talks about the question, "Can the Church save the American Healthcare system?" Check out the article: https://religionnews.com/2024/09/05/can-the-catholic-church-save-u-s-health-care/ Check out his books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=charles+camosy+books&crid=3OS9DS7ENN20J&sprefix=charles+camosy%2…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Fr. PJ McManus - 10/24/20242 9:54

6d ago9:54

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Fr PJ McManus - We do our regular ask a priest segment. Here is a sneak peak at our questions. Can you get civilly divorced to protect financial assets? Can you do a Catholic wedding outside of the church building or at a different venue? Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt Willkom, Ayden Pugh LINKS You can follow us on…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Dcn. Randy Kiel - 10/24/2024 5:42

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Deacon Randy Kiel - We talk about our upcoming Sunday Gospel. Prepare your heart for Mass this weekend. The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102724.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 fin…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/24/2024 57:31

6d ago57:31

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Today on the Catholic Morning show: Deacon Randy Kiel - We talk about our upcoming Sunday Gospel. Prepare your heart for Mass this weekend. The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102724.cfm Fr PJ McManus - We do our regular ask a priest segment. Here is a sneak peak at our questions. Can you get civilly divorced to…

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The Catholic Morning Show - John Huynh - 10/23/2024 10:15

7d ago10:15

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John Huyhn - We talk with John about Catholic Charities in Des Moines. Director of Social Justice with Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Des Moines, about his new role (well, new to us) and what he has been up to. Learn more about Catholic Charities here! https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org/ Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony V…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Dr. Kristin Collier - 10/23/2024 10:23

7d ago10:23

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Dr. Kristin Collier - We talk with Dr. Collier about her experiences being a pro life medical doctor in an industry that is less and less pro life. Dr. Kristin Collier, MD, FACP is an associate professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Michigan where she serves as the director of the University of Michigan Medical Sc…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/23/2024 57:30

7d ago57:30

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Dr. Kristin Collier - We talk with Dr. Collier about her experiences being a pro life medical doctor in an industry that is less and less pro life. Dr. Kristin Collier, MD, FACP is an associate professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Michigan where she serves as the director of t…

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Heroic Marriages - Bo & Jeane Bishop 29:22

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Bo and Jeane Bishop join me for our Heroic Marriages series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Faith of Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show- The Un…

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The Catholic Moring Show - Rahki McCormick - 10/22/2024 10:25

8d ago10:25

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Rahki McCormick - A Catholic convert, Rahki discusses her conversion story from Hinduism. The Coming Home Network: https://chnetwork.org/ 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 li…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Ayden Pugh - 10/22/2024 12:23

8d ago12:23

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Ayden Pugh - Iowa Catholic Radio Team Member, talks about his experiences at the annual EWTN Radio Conference. 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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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/22/2024 57:30

8d ago57:30

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Ayden Pugh - Iowa Catholic Radio Team Member, talks about his experiences at the annual EWTN Radio Conference. Rahki McCormick - A Catholic convert, Rahki discusses her conversion story from Hinduism. The Coming Home Network: https://chnetwork.org/ Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, Matt …

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The Catholic Morning Show - Disney Illustrator Fabiola Garza - 10/21/2024 9:29

9d ago9:29

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A Boy Who Became Pope: The Story of Saint John Paul II, published by Pauline Books & Media. This beloved illustrated story, created by artist and storyteller Fabiola Garza, has touched the hearts of families since its first publication in 2014. The new edition, set to be released in October 2024, features an expanded format, including a timeline of…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 10/21/2024 57:26

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Today on the Catholic Morning show Jesse Weiler: We talk with Jesse Weiler the Director of the Liturgical Renewal Foundation about 3 liturgical things we may be doing incorrectly at Mass. ------------ Joe Stopulus: We talk with Joe about his upcoming episode of Man Up. Listen at 9AM on Mondays or anytime on podcasts. https://manup.simplecast.com/ -…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Jesse Weiler - 10/21/2024 10:18

9d ago10:18

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Today on the Catholic Morning showJesse Weiler: We talk with Jesse Weiler the Director of the Liturgical Renewal Foundation about 3 liturgical things we may be doing incorrectly at Mass.Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Deacon Tony Valdez, MattWillkom, Ayden Pugh LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also findmor…

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29 Sunday of OT - 10/20/2024 23:45

12d ago23:45

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The 29th Sunday of OT marks the return of Fr. Fabian Moncada. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Faith of Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show The Uncommon…

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The Reconsidered Good, Pt. 5: Marriage and Family as Social Goods 49:59

14d ago49:59

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We are keeping it going with the reconsideration of our first run of shows on Catholic Social Principles we started out the show with 8 years ago. Today we talk about Marriage and Family life not simply as "lifestyle" choices, but as Social Goods with obligations for the society as a whole toward them. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afr…

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Dr. Joseph Wood - 10/19/2024 25:59

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Bishop William JoensenIowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Faith of Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud …

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Dowling vs. SE Polk 10/18/2024 3:49:44

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Faith on Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith and Family…

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Logan Church-Steve Havemann - 10/19/2024 53:01

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Deacon Mike Manno and Gina NollIowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Faith of Trial with Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Randell Miller - 10/16/2024 12:31

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From Atheist to Catholic and how it happened. 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 Shows: Be…

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