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Best selling author Mike Aquilina joins me to discuss his newest book "St. Joseph and His World". 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 Ka...

It is the year of St. Joseph, it is the month of St. Joseph, and Fr. Don Calloway's book "The Consecration to St. Joseph" has been the #1 Catholic book on the market for the past year. No better time to have him on to talk about the head of the Holy Family. 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...

With the season of Lent starting last Wednesday, I explore the wisdom of these days through many of the great minds of the Church. 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 J...

Tim and Brayden from the Harvest Academy in Des Moines join me to discuss the life changing work they are doing there. It is a truly incredible organization and we are blessed to now have them in the area. 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 Jul...

After decades of drinking, Brian Sweeney almost chose alcohol over his family. He joins me on the show to discuss how he overcame his addiction to alcohol, and the difference it has made 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 - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nel...

Part 2 of the discussion with Bud Marr we had the week of MLK day and the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision. The discussion ranges from trying to realize MLK's dream for society, and the how the pro-life cause fits into our founders' vision of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not...

On Inauguration Day, I was asked to fill in on the Uncommon Good show. Given the events of that day, along with MLK Day on Monday, and the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision on Friday, we had a wide ranging conversation on the American experiment and our continued steps towards the realization of our founders' vision during the formation of this country. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: -...

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 instructs us that our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should glorify God in our bodies. My friend Ty Flood joins me for a discussion on health and fitness, and our philosophies for working out and eating healthy. 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 - Ca...

Habits are one of the most powerful forces in the world. Good and virtuous habits lead to happiness, fulfillment, and heaven, while bad and sinful habits can lead to depression, addiction and ultimately hell. Let's use this new year as an opportunity to foster positive habits and to rid ourselves of negative ones. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. B...

Katie Patrizio joins me to discuss the biblical "why" behind Christmas. Why did Jesus come to earth? What Scripture references point to His coming? And, what should our response be to it? 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...

Fr. Mark McGeary is great man with a great story. His journey to the Priesthood is one we can all learn a lot from. Here is the second episode of our conversation on his vocation story. 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 I...

Fr. Mark McGeary is great man with a great story. His journey to the Priesthood is one we can all learn a lot from. I am excited to have him on for two episodes to talk about responding to God's call in our 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...

In order to get the most spiritually out of Christmas, we must have an intentional Advent. Put together a roadmap for increasing opportunities for silence and prayer, as well as for reducing noise and distractions. 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 Magrude...

As God continues to be pushed out of the public sphere in America, I wanted to reflect on the origins of our national day of Thanksgiving, and turn our attention back to Him this Thursday. 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 - Makin...

From COVID, to racial tensions in the U.S., to the election and more, we have all experienced a lot this year. I wanted to take some time to reflect on the events of the past 11 months, and how we can be better because of them. 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...

Jon Leonetti joins me to discuss Brother Lawrence's great spiritual work "The Practice of the Presence 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 Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen - Man Up! with Joe Stopulos - Sunda...

Friend of the show, Dr. Bud Marr, fresh off of his appearance on "The Journey Home with Marcus Grodi" on EWTN, joins me to discuss his experience and highlight some of his journey into the Catholic 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 Juli...

I was asked to do a "Catholic Voters Guide" episode. In thinking about it, I realized I would not do justice to this topic, as I couldn't shake the notion that while there are good debates to have on both sides of many issues, one policy is so abhorrent that I could never vote for a candidate who supports it. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce...

This is such an important topic, we are running it back, this time with Fr. P.J. McManus. 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 Patr...

All of us at times in our lives get stuck in cycles of sin. The most important things is stopping it, and turning back to living in right relationship with God. Tim Jameson joins me again, this time to discuss how to get out of a cycle of sin. 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...

Amidst the turmoil and divisiveness of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, at the urging of both chambers of Congress, declared the last Thursday in September to be a day of fasting and atonement for the country. Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle of Acts XXIX are starting a movement to renew the call of the country to unite in a day of prayer and fasting this Thursday, September 24th, 2020. Iowa Ca...

A subject that is talked about in society less than ever before, but is arguably more relevant than ever. Tim Jameson joins me to discuss the existence of the evil forces in the world and how we can combat them. 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 a...

Max Carson's story of discernment into, out of, and back into seminary is a great example of actively listening, and responding, to God's call in our lives. Max joins me to discuss his story and what we can learn from his years of discernment. 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...

Deacon Reed Flood, like all men preparing for ordination to the priesthood, has spent the last 7 years in active discernment of his vocation in life. We all need to discern God's will for us throughout our lives, and Reed joins me to discuss how to do that. 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...

Amidst the turmoil and divisiveness of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, at the urging of both chambers of Congress, declared the last Thursday in September to be a day of fasting and atonement for the country. Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle of Acts XXIX are starting a movement to renew the call of the country to unite in a day of prayer and fasting this year on September 24th, 2020. Iowa Cath...