Catholic Views

Fr. Shane Stevens is here to share his experience in Rome recently while he was on sabbatical. What is a sabbatical anyway? And why are they good for priests? Join us to find out!

Shawn Peterson, president of Catholic Education Partners, is here to tell us about an education choice bill that was just introduced in the South Dakota Legislature. Why should Catholics care about an education bill? I’m glad you asked! Join us to find out why the Church supports and even has a teaching on educational freedom.

Dr. Burgwald is back to begin the new year with us! This time we’ll dive into living our lives like we aren’t even followers of Christ. This is a tough one to face, but we all probably do it to some extent. Join us to get advice on how to live so people know you’re Catholic!

We end the year with Dr. Chris Burgwald! Ever heard of “moral bracketing”? Probably not, but it’s something many Catholics and Christians do. What is it? Is it a bad thing to do? Have a listen to find out.

Emily Leedom has been busy with her growing family preparing for Christmas! Join us to hear how they handle the beautiful chaos. As the executive director of The Lourdes Center, Emily also shares some helpful wisdom about dealing with grief during the holidays.

Robyn Bruggeman is back! You know her and love her from Ignition and her own show, Living LIT. Find out how the new podcast is going and how she and her family celebrate Christmas and make room for Jesus all through the season.

This week on Catholic Views, we’re introducing you to Jerry Buettner, the new CFO for the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Yawn! Boring, right? Not this guy! Jerry has been pursuing a relationship with Jesus for many years and has great stories to tell. Don’t miss getting to know him!

Did you know Fr. Mike Wensing spent time in Rome offering retreats to fellow priests? He even had a future bishop as a retreatant! Can you guess who it was? You’ll have to watch this episode of Catholic Views to find out who and hear about his adventures in the Eternal City!

Mark Conzemius and Andy and Teresa Henrickson are here to talk about this year’s Christmas at the Cathedral performance. It’s an intriguing story this year from the viewpoints of Anna and Simeon. Here how the story developed and what to expect. Join us!

Fr. Mike Wensing joins us to talk about the intercession of the saints. Is there a right way to pray to a saint? Listen to find out!

Scott and Jackie Jucht have experienced some deeply spiritual events in their lives, and they’re here to tell us about a healing experience Scott had recently. Blessed Carlo Acutis plays a role, so don’t miss this beautiful story of suffering and healing.

Phillip Eisenberg is in the studio to discuss his time in seminary and life after discerning out. As a husband and father, Phillip credits the formation and structure of seminary life as a big part of the man he is now.

Fr. Tim Smith is in studio to tell us about his experience at Canon Law school and why his focus on social communications matters to all Catholics. Fr. Smith is always a fun guest, so grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join us!

Big changes in life often bring turmoil and an unsettled feeling. This week, our guest Thomas Braga-Henebry tells us about his experiences of faith during huge changes in his life. His military experience will resonate with many listeners, so join us!

We're revisiting an earlier episode with Fr. Zach Schaefbauer this week: What does it mean to be made in the image of God? And how would that have been understood in the ancient world? If you think this sounds boring and you’re not interested, you’ll be seriously missing out! Fr. Zach Schaefbauer is with us to help us understand what this really means, and if it’s true that we are made in the imag...

Fr. Mark Lichter is back to tell us his story of how he got his call to the priesthood. We always love hearing about how God speaks to our priests, so join us for his story.

Do you think recreational marijuana is no big deal? Michael Pauley joins us to discuss the ballot measure regarding legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota. Why is it a bad thing? You’ll have to watch to find out.

Laura Bennett was once an evangelical Protestant, but now she is an on-fire Catholic! She’s here to tell us her conversion story and share some tips on how we can be more hospitable Catholics. Join us!

Fr. Mark Lichter joins us to share his experiences as a priest talking about abortion and helping those who have been harmed by it. He’s been talking about it for all 32 years of his priesthood, and he has some good advice about how we can change hearts on this issue. Spoiler alert: we can’t! What? Watch or listen to find out why.

Ines White from Vermillion tells us her harrowing life story and how she kept her faith in God after all the trauma she experienced. It’s a movie-worthy story that demonstrates how God never leaves us.

Catholic podcast guru Michael Gormley is here to talk about biblical manhood and why it matters right now. He’ll be in Sioux Falls for a men’s half-day retreat on Sept. 14. Join us to find out more!

Fr. Michael Kapperman and Dcn. Gerald Thornton stop by to share their experiences at the recent National Eucharistic Congress. They brought ALL of the seminarians for the diocese with them! Join us to hear how the road trip went and how these two men were impacted by the Lord’s presence in Indianapolis.

What does it mean to be made in the image of God? And how would that have been understood in the ancient world? If you think this sounds boring and you’re not interested, you’ll be seriously missing out! Fr. Zach Schaefbauer is with us to help us understand what this really means, and if it’s true that we are made in the image of God, how do we apply that to our lives? Join us to find out!

Did you get to attend the National Eucharistic Revival? Renae didn’t get to, but after hearing from three people from our diocese who did go, she has serious FOMO! Join us to hear the deep spiritual impact the Congress had on Fr. Jeff Norfolk, Dr. Chris Burgwald and Audrey Anderson. Unexpected graces abounded!

Al Costanzo joins us to help us understand art and beauty. What’s the difference between subjective and objective beauty? And how can you determine whether something is objectively beautiful? Listen in to find out!