Catholic Views

Angela Exner shares her faith journey from being raised on a ranch in North Dakota to an encounter during her college years that re-energized her Catholic faith. She also shares her vision as she becomes the new director of the office of discipleship and evangelization for the diocese of Sioux Falls.

Mady Johannsen shares her experience growing up Catholic and teaching at a Catholic school for over 40 years. Her experiences and teaching were inspired, in part, by St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s little way.

Are you living a life based on RIM? If you put your relationship with God first, get your identity from that relationship, and find your mission from your identity in Christ, then you are! But, you might be living it backward, which leads to a life lived for yourself instead of God and others. Find out more about this simple formula for a life lived in Christ.

It’s always moving to hear the conversion stories of former Protestant pastors, and this one is no exception! Chris Gromis and his family from Watertown converted this past Easter. He shares how he went from Baptist pastor to on-fire Catholic by discovering the Church Fathers and the books missing in Protestant Bibles. This is a journey not to be missed!

Fr. Alex Leschisin joins us to share how he got his call to the priesthood, what ordination was like, and what he is most looking forward to as a priest of the diocese. Fr. Leschisin’s calm and thoughtful demeanor will serve him well in his vocation. Find out more about our newest priest!

Are you living a life based on RIM? If you put your relationship with God first, get your identity from that relationship, and find your mission from your identity in Christ, then you are! But, you might be living it backward, which leads to a life lived for yourself instead of God and others. Find out more about this simple formula for a life lived in Christ.

Deacon Philip Carlson sheds light on the life of Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk and the cause for his sainthood. How did Black Elk straddle the very different worlds of Lakota spirituality and Catholicism? By uniting them together. Join us to find out how.

Sometimes a call to a vocation literally surrounds you. This is exactly what happened to Deacon Philip Carlson! Join us to hear his story and how he and his wife Pam live a life of faith and devotion.

You’ve likely heard that many Catholic dioceses saw an increase in the number of people entering the Church this past Easter. Why is this happening? Ian Carter, the director of the OCIA program at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, explains his experience of walking with these new Catholics and offers his own theory as to what is bringing them home to the Church. Join us to learn how you might also wa...

How does a fourth generation teacher and Catholic convert live out her faith at work? By teaching in a Catholic school of course! Stephanie Caron shares her experiences teaching art and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at St. Thomas More School in Brookings. Hear about her love for her work, her faith and the kiddos she serves. And thank your kids’ teachers this week!

Recent convert Jake Brooks is on fire! He joins us to talk about his journey into the Church and how important the Bible has been in his life of faith. And he’s bringing others into the Church along with him! Grab your coffee or tea and hear how he’s doing it.

What happens when two young men are evangelized by two other good Catholic young men? Conversion! Anthony Selinas and Tristyn Gullikson tell their story of their journey into the Church. This is proof positive that just living your faith draws people to Christ. Join us!

It’s our country’s 250th birthday this year! George Weigel joins us to reflect on the founding of our country, the faith of the people who founded it, and how we can get our national moral compass to point north again. A conversation worth having!

Original air date April 17, 2022 Bishop DeGrood joins Catholic Views to celebrate Easter Sunday! Find out what he remembers from Easter as a kid in Minnesota and which Holy Week/Easter Mass is his favorite.

Does God really want a relationship with me? Yes! Fr. Tim Cone is in-studio to make sure we know that God is pursuing us and wants us to know him. Stick around for the entire interview to hear what we should ask God when things get difficult.

Monsignor Charles Mangan drops in for a visit and a conversation about the upcoming Solemnity of the Annunciation. Did you know there were 2 annunciations? Me either! We’ll also talk about the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Join us!

Fr. Grant Lacey bounced around in life for a bit before hearing the call to be a priest and answering it. Who helped him and how did it happen? Grab your coffee and join us to find out!

Do you love your job? Sarah Whipkey does! She’s one of our fantastic Catholic school teachers in Milbank, and she is blessed to get to do the work she loves by bringing knowledge and Jesus to kiddos every day. Join us to find out how she does it.

When Dr. Jason Heron converted to the Catholic faith, a chain reaction began in his family. He joins Catholic Views to share what attracted him to the Church and how he now hopes to open the hearts of his students at Mount Marty University. Grab a beverage and enjoy the conversation!

Deacon Rob Rysavy may be a familiar name to many in the diocese. This Sioux Falls native has returned home and is the new Chief Operations Officer for the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Join us to find out about his faith, his call to the diaconate, and what he’ll be doing in his work in our diocese.

Fr. Dan Smith makes his first appearance on Catholic Views to share how he got his call to the priesthood. He was a later-in-life priest, but he first heard his call as a child. Find out why it took him so long to answer that call and what his life as a priest has been like since. Join us!

Get ready! The 7th annual Last Collar Standing is almost here! Join us for a preview of this year’s event with Hector Bautista, Fr. Shane Stevens and Fr. Andy Thuringer (the game maker). Find out Fr. Stevens’ strategy to win again and why one word gets him all riled up!

Do you know about the St. Vincent de Paul Society? Yeah, they’re a thrift store! Well, yes, but they’re a whole lot more. This group of Catholics goes to the peripheries and helps many of our neighbors in need. Susan Anderson and Deacon John Devlin stopped by the studio to tell us all about their work, which is a beautiful example of Christian service. If you are in need of assistance, visit their...

Fr. Tony Klein is back to share his story of his call to the priesthood. Spoiler alert! His family had a major influence! Find out what it’s been like for him as a priest and what we can do to help him be the best priest he can be.

This weekend is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord! We already know everything about Baptism, right? Maybe not! Fr. Tony Klein is with us to explore the first sacrament and entrance into the family of God. What does Baptism do? Why was Jesus baptized if he is God? Get answers to those questions and more!