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Adam Storey joins us again, this time to celebrate National Marriage Week and highlight the importance of selfless service within marriages. Adam is the Director of the Marriage and Family Life Office for the Diocese of Des Moines. 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 w...

C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity" is one of the greatest works on Christian apologetics of all-time. Rocky Vest join us for two episodes to explore the book and its importance in the lives of men today. 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...

The great Fr. Larry Richards joins us to discuss one of his favorite topics, the Sacrament of Confession. If you haven't heard Fr. Larry, do yourself a favor and listen to every talk you can find that he has given; you will not be disappointed. 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 - Catholi...

Fr. Sean Kilcawley is a leader on the front lines in battle against pornography. He says pornography the biggest challenge facing the Church today. He shares with us why, and what we can do to help protect ourselves and those around 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...

Part II of our conversation with Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian on how to read great literature. On this episode, we dive further into the classics, with additional book recommendations from Dr. Kalpakgian. 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...

The world of great literature is largely unexplored by men today. Recorded in August 2017, Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian joined us to discuss the benefits of reading the classics, and where to start if you need direction. 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...

January 1st, 2018 presents a exciting opportunity for men looking for a life-changing challenge. This year there are exactly 90 days from New Years Day to Easter Sunday. There will never be a better time to do the Exodus 90. James Baxter joins us again to discuss the program and the difference it has made in our lives. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and...

Tizoc Rosales, the Director of Advancement at ‎The Saint Paul Seminary in Minneapolis, joins us to discuss living out our call to be men on a mission. Regardless of our vocation, we are all called to be missionary disciples and Tizoc shares many ideas on 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...

Adam Storey joins Man Up again, this time to discuss the season of Advent and how we can have a fulfilling Advent by making an intentional effort in our actions. Fr. Zach was greatly missed, but we survived and still managed some great takeaways during the show in his absence. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish...

Fr. Dan Horan, who is quickly becoming a regular on Man Up, joins us to discuss Thomas Merton's book, "The Inner Experience". It is a great read on how to move into the contemplative life and Fr. Horan helps us explore some of the key points from 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 - C...

Matt Birk is a 2x All-Pro, 6x Pro Bowl selection, and a Super Bowl champion (2013). He joins us to discuss his book "All-Pro Wisdom" and the parallels between success in the NFL and success in life as Christians. 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...

Bishop Gerard Battersby of the Archdiocese of Detroit joins us to discuss the excellent pastoral letter from the Archdiocese. To read it, go to www.unleashthegospel.org. 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...

The great Dr. Peter Kreeft joins us to discuss the topic of his newest book, "How to be Holy". 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...

Fr. John Riccardo joins us for part two in our series on heroic fatherhood. In this episode we look to his advice on how we can live out the call to heroic fatherhood in our own lives. 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...

Fr. John Riccardo joins us for a two part series on heroic fatherhood. In this episode we dive into how his own father lived heroically, and the great example he set for Fr. John throughout 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...

We discuss how to get more out of the Mass with author and speaker Tim O'Malley of the University of Notre Dame and dive into his newest book, "Bored Again Catholic". 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 Bis...

Former Methodist pastor and author of the best-selling book "Confessions of a Mega-Church Pastor", Allen Hunt, joins us to discuss his newest book "Life's Greatest Lesson". 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 wi...

International speaker and author Jason Evert joins us to share his thoughts on how to live the virtue of chastity throughout our lives. 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! w...

We dedicate an episode to one of our favorite people of all-time, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Fr. Michael Niemczak of the Archdiocese of New Mexico joins us to discuss the life and impact of Bl. Pier Giorgio. You can sign the letter Fr. Niemczak has written at www.piergiorgioletter.org. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afrai...

Slowly becoming regular guests, the illustrious Dr. Bud Marr and his co-host Bo Bonner, join us to discuss what makes an effective small group for men. 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...

Catholic priest, convert to Catholicism, author, blogger and broadcaster, Fr Dwight Longenecker, joins us to discuss the appreciation of beauty. 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 -...

Entrepreneur and founder of St. Gregory Retreat Centers, Mike Vasquez, discusses the work they are doing to help people struggling with addictions. 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...

TV show host, speaker, author and probably the inspiration for the Dos Equis' "most interesting man in the world" advertisement, Bear Woznick joins us again to discuss his new TV show on EWTN "Long Ride Home". 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...

Two of the members of our weekly small group, Tim Flattery and Ty Flood, join us to for a discussion on how our group formed and why it is successful. *Note: This is one of two 40-minute episodes, back to 30-minute episodes soon. 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 wit...

Fr. Dan Horan joins us again, this time to discuss the spirituality of Thomas Merton and what we can learn from him. Dan is a Franciscan friar of Holy Name Province and an award winner author. 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 - M...