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Ed Van Buskirk has spent more than a decade dedicating himself to teaching others the wisdom of the Ten Commandments. Today he joins me to discuss his ministry and dive into the richness of these timeless teachings. 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 Magrud...

Charlie Kirk was a Christian who was not afraid to speak the truth to everyone he met. His fervor for the Gospel and evangelization were paramount to his work. There are many important lessons we can learn from his words and the life he lived. 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...

We are all called to discern our vocation in life; to discover our purpose for being here, and then to act upon that calling. In his book, "Who Will You Become", Fr. Ryan Duns of Marquette University helps to guide us through that process. 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 are all called to discern our vocation in life; to discover our purpose for being here, and then to act upon that calling. In his book, "Who Will You Become", Fr. Ryan Duns of Marquette University helps to guide us through that process. 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...

Saint (!) Pier Giorgio Frassati is now officially a canonized saint of the Catholic Church. Have to spend an episode celebrating this moment by highlighting his virtues and the example of joyful Christian living he gave us. 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 Chri...

Fr. Tom McCarthy is an Augustinian Priest in Chicago who has been friends with Pope Leo XVI for over 40 years. He gives us a great idea of the kind of man Pope Leo is, and what we can expect from the pontificate of our new Holy Father. 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 N...

The past two interview with Skyler and Audra had many great takeaways for us to learn from. I thought it worth reflecting on those in greater detail in this episode. 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 Bish...

Audra Wilkinson's journey to the Catholic faith is a great example of the primacy that seeking truth should have in our lives. Led by her love of Christ and her desire to know Him better, her search ultimately led her to embrace Catholicism. 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...

Audra Wilkinson's journey to the Catholic faith is a great example of the primacy that seeking truth should have in our lives. Led by her love of Christ and her desire to know Him better, her search ultimately led her to embrace Catholicism. 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...

Every convert to the Catholic faith has a unique story. Skyler Groen's journey to the Catholic Church is a powerful example of the role each of us can have in helping to bring someone to the faith. 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 Nelso...

Every convert to the Catholic faith has a unique story. Skyler Groen's journey to the Catholic Church is a powerful example of the role each of us can have in helping to bring someone to the faith. 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 Nelso...

Two of the fastest growing educational methods in the United States today are home-schooling and classical education. St. Thomas Classical Academy in Des Moines combines both of these, along with a strong Catholic identity to create an incredible learning environment for our students and families. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be N...

I was invited to give a talk to a Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter a few months ago. When putting together what to communicate to them, I landed on a framework I found works for all of us regardless of our place in 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 - Catholic Women Now with...

Both Deacon Mark and I are excited about the election of Pope Leo XIV and wanted to share our thoughts on the conclave, Pope Leo's election, and the first week of his pontificate. 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...

Venerable Emil Kapaun was a Catholic Chaplain in WWII and the Korean War. He received the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2013 and was just named a Venerable by Pope Francis in February of this year. Fr. John Hotze is the Episcopal Delegate for Father Kapaun’s Cause for Beatification and Canonization, and he joins me to talk about Fr. Kapaun and his life. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not...

With the passing of Pope Francis, I wanted to take an episode to reflect on his wisdom on how to live the Christian life, and his example of leading with joy and compassion to bring others to Christ. 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 Nel...

The life of St. Isaac Jogues is truly incredible. There is so much we can learn from his lived example of fortitude and dedication to his mission to evangelize. 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...

I recently read (and re-read because it was so good) Viktor Frankl's 1946 classic "Man's Search for Meaning". There is a lot we can learn from this book on how to find meaning and fulfillment in 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 - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Ne...

I recently read (and re-read because it was so good) Viktor Frankl's 1946 classic "Man's Search for Meaning". There is a lot we can learn from this book on how to find meaning and fulfillment in 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 - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Ne...

My good friend Tori Flattery is the host of the "Sacrifice of Praise" podcast, and had me on last week to talk about Iowa Catholic Radio, the history of the Man Up show, and the event with Fr. Mike Schmitz in Des Moines this Wednesday. 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 N...

Ricky Stanzi is the University of Iowa's all-time winningest quarterback, with a 26–9 record during his time playing for the Hawkeyes. Today, he is a husband and a father of four, and his Catholic faith plays an instrumental role in guiding 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 - C...

We have come to the end of our Heroic Marriages series. Today, I recap some highlights and takeaways from the great guests I had the opportunity to interview throughout this 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 Pe...

Chris Stefanick joins me in our Heroic Marriages 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 Personal with Bishop William Joensen - Man Up! with Joe Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show...

Devin Schadt joins me in our Heroic Marriages 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 Personal with Bishop William Joensen - Man Up! with Joe Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show wit...

Dr. Ray Guarendi joins me for our Heroic Marriages 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 Personal with Bishop William Joensen - Man Up! with Joe Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Sho...