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Eddie Cotter is the founder of the Dead Theologians Society, a Catholic apostolate for high school-age teens and college-age young adults. I had the opportunity to speak at a DTS meeting last month and am excited about the work they are doing in the lives of young people across the country. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afra...

The USCCB has called for three years of a National Eucharistic Revival across the country. Bishop William Joensen joins me to discuss this movement, and what we are doing in Des Moines to help people connect more deeply with Jesus in the Eucharist. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Cat...

Dr. Timothy Pawl is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas. He joins me today to discuss the cardinal virtue of temperance. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop Wi...

Dr. Rota is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas. He joins me today to discuss the cardinal virtue of fortitude. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop William Joe...

Dr. Robson is a professor in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Iowa State University. He joins me today to discuss the cardinal virtue of justice. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bisho...

Fr. Gregory Pine, OP is the author of the book "Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly". He joins me today to discuss this most important virtue which governs all of the others. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Per...

Today is the first in a series on the four cardinal virtues. The more we recognize and understand how the virtues work in our lives, and how to grow in them, the better we will all be. Dr. Christian Miller joins me today to give us an overview of the four cardinal virtues. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with...

Following in the success of The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz), The Catechism in a Year from Ascension has quickly become one of the most listened to podcasts in the country. Jeff Cavins joins me to discuss the project and what to expect if you start on the journey through the Catechism. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be No...

I love to use the new year as an opportunity to look back and reflect on the previous year, while also looking forward to the coming one. Today I highlight my takeaways from 2022, and discuss my planning for 2023. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder...

The goal of the Lyceum Movement is to build meaningful communities by providing a space for neighbors to learn together in friendship. Nathan Beacom joins me to discuss the Lyceum Movement, its history and what they are doing today to help rebuild communities around the country. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanis...

In November I said goodbye to one of the best mentors/teachers I ever had, my piano teacher Dick Patterson. After the funeral my brother Tim and I reflected on the impact he made in our lives, and how we are all called, in very different ways, to be mentors and teachers to those around us. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afrai...

I recently discovered the Church's vision for holy days of obligation through a good friend of mine. The CCC says "2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord's Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body." With that...

Tommy Bowden's public life has been centered around college football; as a player, as a coach and as the son of one of the greatest ever, Bobby Bowden. Throughout it all, his faith has been his top priority. He joins me to discuss how he managed to keep a balance in his life with God and family at the top, amidst the many demands of coaching at the college level. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:...

Many of the great Saints throughout history have taken up very long periods of fasting as a way to grow closer with the Lord. With their example in mind, Dominic Rivera recently took up a 28 day fast and joined me to discuss its impact in his life. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Cat...

Keith Nester is a former pastor/youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. Keith served in United Methodist, Assemblies of God, and Evangelical Free churches in various roles. In 2017, after a 20 year long discernment process, Keith resigned his full-time ministry position and joined the Catholic Church. In October of 2018 Keith had to give up his career in ministry in order to fo...

Dr. John "Chuck" Chalberg has entertained and educated many audiences throughout the United States with his historical impersonations of American and British characters, such as President Theodore Roosevelt and G.K. Chesterton. He will be in Des Moines on November 12th at St. Thomas Classical Academy for a performance of "An Evening with G.K. Chesterton". Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be No...

Keith Nester is a former pastor/youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. Keith served in United Methodist, Assemblies of God, and Evangelical Free churches in various roles. In 2017, after a 20 year long discernment process, Keith resigned his full-time ministry position and joined the Catholic Church. In October of 2018 Keith had to give up his career in ministry in order to fo...

The Traditional Latin Mass is a growing movement within the Catholic Church. Bryan Gonzalez is the president of Una Voce Des Moines, which promotes the Traditional Latin Mass in Central Iowa, and he joins me to discuss the TLM and why so many people are drawn to it as a form of worship. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid i...

Brig Sorber is part of the founding family of Two Men and a Truck, the largest franchised moving company in North America. He worked his way up from being the first of two movers alongside his brother, to president and CEO. Brig's story of success and subsequent conversion to the Catholic faith is one we can all learn from. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada...

Brig Sorber is part of the founding family of Two Men and a Truck, the largest franchised moving company in North America. He worked his way up from being the first of two movers alongside his brother, to president and CEO. Brig's story of success and subsequent conversion to the Catholic faith is one we can all learn from. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada...

Dr. Steven Aviles is a local Ivy League educated board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and hip arthroscopy who experienced a life changing miracle at a healing service here in Des Moines. His incredible story needs to be shared far and wide as an example of God's healing work alive in the world today. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian M...

In what has become an annual family tradition, Kristin and I head to the mountains (or some other incredible place) and go camping, hiking, and exploring together as a family. We have found it to be a great way to grow closer with God, and with each other. We get asked a lot about our trips, and fresh off our visit to Glacier National Park I thought I would spend an episode discussing it. Iowa Cat...

St. Martin's Academy in Fort Scott, Kansas is a Catholic boarding school for boys that combines classical academics with a practical work program on a sustainable farm. Many of the ideals and practices they embrace in their curriculum and way of life could be a model for us as men in our everyday lives. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe...

I know many people whose lives were changed by a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. My friend Kyle Savage joins me again, this time to discuss his first reactions upon returning home from his recent trip there. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie N...

I had the opportunity to do a silent retreat at the Cloisters on the Platte (just west of Omaha) and it was an incredible experience. I had a few spiritual insights from the three days that I thought were worth reflecting on and sharing. I highly recommend the retreat if you can make it happen. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not...