Catholic Women Now

Raising boys with a strong moral foundation and faith is daunting in today's culture. Boys are being exposed to cultural influences at younger ages, the cultural message of devaluing masculinity is prevalent, and parents are unsure of how to approach topics. How to be a parent and a friend? How to approach the discussions of sex, same-sex attraction, and what is chastity? Many moms have asked Leil...

Join us for the Nineveh 90 Challenge. We are offering of the intention of healing and reparation for the sins of the scandal of the Catholic Church and your own personal intentions. We share ways to be part of the Nineveh 90. We have a group and you can join with us! Chris is the founder of The Veil Removed project which is a 3-5 short film about the beauty, awe, and wonder of the Eucharist and th...

New Year, New resolutions... We have something for you! We are challenging you to do Nineveh 90 with us. The purpose of Nineveh 90 is for a deeper realization that we are beloved daughters made for much more that the comforts that this world has to offer us. Anna Yurrick, FOCUS missionary, will join us to share her experience with Nineveh 90. Later Joe Stopulos from Man Up show will share his expe...

We asked and you provided.... We shared your Family Christmas Traditions. Your families truly have special moments and thank you for sharing them with us... We may have to start some new ones after talking about these! 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...

Julie and Chris are excited to share an Advent campaign to bring the focus and attention on the reason for the season. The Patiently Waiting campaign launched four years ago is now in Europe, Phillipines, Vietnam, and Pakistan! What is it? More info below. And who doesn't like a miracle story. We share Christmas miracles stories to give hope and deepened faith in trust in our Lord. http://www.ncre...

We all may be familiar with St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe but do know the miraculous findings about the image on the tilma? Marilyn Lane joins us in the studio today to share the many discoveries found on the image. Many of these findings have been in the last 50 years--- over 500 years since Our Lady appeared to St. Juan Diego. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr....

Saying hard is no especially during this time of Advent. But how to know when to say no and how to block out time in our schedules.. We all want what is beauty and true and good. We give some reasons for our fear of turning down a good thing and what to use as our guide to saying yes. And we cover some of how the Church viewed Advent season through history. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be No...

We read spiritual adoption several times in scripture. Have you wondered what that really is lived out in your life? Barbara Heil, a Catholic speaker, and evangelist explains what this is and how you can live as a spiritually adopted child of God. 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 W...

Janette Howe heard the Lord nudging her to start praying for her parish priest in her Holy Hour. This began the Severn Sisters Apostolate that is now worldwide. Janetter shares the beginnings and the graces that have come from this simple idea. How do you start one? Listen and find out! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Sp...

Barbara Heil, Catholic speaker and evangelists, shares how we swallow and believe lies that affect our self worth 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 Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulos Sunday Dive wit...

St. Catherine of Sienna is one of Catholic Women Now's favorite saints. Valerie Staples thinks so, too. She has researched and become good friends with St. Catherine of Sienna. She shares her love and knowledge for this fiery saint. 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 C...

Randy Kiel, licensed counselor, and Barbara Graham, LISW, share the grieving process in light of trauma. How to grieve reveals itself, how to process it, and what to do next. This part two of a two-part series. 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 Juli...

Addie Magruder and Blake Riffel talk about the holiness of daily "interruptibles" 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 Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulos Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio The C...

Randy Kiel, licensed counselor, and Barbara Graham, LISW, share the grieving process in light of trauma. How to grieve reveals itself, how to process it, and what to do next. This part one of a two-part series. 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 Juli...

Allison Gringas, author, speaker, podcast host, shares about her inspiration and message behind her new journal, The Gift of Invitation. This is part of the Stay Connected Journal series. 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 Pers...

Two important feast days are coming up: Feast of the Guardian Angels and Feast of the Archangels. Who are these created beings of God? How do we know they are present? What is their role in our lives? These questions and more fun facts are shared by Chris and Julie on today's show. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish...

Tom Quiner is a man of many talents including musical composer and playwright. His latest production is A Clash of Creeds. This is a historical rendition of a hypothetical round table discussion between women of differing perspectives. The group includes Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood; Ayn Rand, author of Atlas Shrugged: and St. Mother Teresa. The discussion is moderated by C.K. Ch...

Journey through Christ's passion, death, and resurrection as seen through the eyes of women. Kelly Wahlquist has edited several reflections for women to journey with Christ through his suffering and resurrection. A great Lenten study or for personal reflection. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Monc...

It has been 50 years since Human Vitae was released. Alana Newman and her husband had believed the lies of the society of the sexual revolution of the 1960's only to discover healing and transformation through St. John Paull II"s writings of Theology of the Body. They filmed a documentary of the lies and misconceptions of society view of casual and frequent sexual intimacy. to help others to...

Rhonda Zweber shares how living with cancer has deepened her faith. In her book, Reading Between the Road Signs, Rhonda shares how the unexpected things in life bring joy and meaning. 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...

Going to Mass is monotonous to many. But do you know what is truly happening in the unseen? Chris and Julie have gleaned wonderful quotes, ideas, and facts to share with you in the hope you will look at Mass in a completely new, awe-inspired way 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 Wom...

We appreciate our girlfriends! think of the joy you have when spending an evening laughing and sharing with friends. The saints had special girl friendships, too. In the book, The Friendship Project, Michelle Faehnle, and co-author Emily Jaminet, write of special saint friendships, why friendships are important, and virtues of friendships. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr....

It is the 50th year anniversary since the release of Human Vitae, Pope VI historical and prophetic encyclical on human sexuality and birth control. Adam Storey joins us to look at the four prophetic teachings that have now come to be over the past 50 years. 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...

Mary Scrimribba joins us to tell us more about Natural Womanhood. Its purpose to teach and educate the PIll literacy to women. Many do not know the harmful side effects of oral contraceptives. With science-backed facts, NaturalWomanhood reveals what women should consider when it comes to their reproductive health. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bru...

Fr. Sean Davidson has served in France where St. Mary Magdalene is entombed. He has come to know St. Mary Magdalene through this experience. In his book, St. Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Love, he shares a deeper understanding of who she was which we aren't always able to glean from scripture. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afrai...