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Today we launch a new series called "Heroic Marriages"; and we will start by exploring the "Exhortation Before Marriage" from the 1962 Roman Ritual. This was a text that many priests used in their sermons before Vatican II, and I believe it to be an excellent distillation for the importance of the sacrament, and a template for living it out heroically. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not A...

I have had two great trips in the past couple months, and wanted to take time to reflect on those experiences and share the lessons learned from 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 and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop William Joen...

The book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear is a great practical guide on how to change your habits, and get better every day. 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 Stopu...

Paul Zucarelli's near-death experience story is just incredible. This is the conclusion to the discussion we had of his life before, during and after his encounter with the Lord. 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 Perso...

Paul Zucarelli's near-death experience story is just incredible. He joins me for two episodes to discuss his life before, during and after his encounter with the Lord. 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 Bi...

Dr. John Bishop is on the front lines of reclaiming fatherhood and the family. His organization, Forge, is doing incredible work in a very short amount of time to help men become the husbands and fathers they are called to be. Go to www.myforge.org to get involved. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fab...

The Des Moines Lyceum's "Festival of Ideas" is coming up in a couple weeks. It is an awesome event that you should check out if you have the opportunity. Joe Carroll joins me to talk about the festival, and what the Lyceum has been up to over the past year. 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...

"Introduction to the Devout Life" by Saint Francis de Sales is one of the greatest works on the spiritual life ever written. Every page gives great instruction on how to grow in holiness, regardless of one's vocation in life. This is the fifth and final episode of this series exploring some of the great advice found in this book. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian M...

"Introduction to the Devout Life" by Saint Francis de Sales is one of the greatest works on the spiritual life ever written. Every page gives great instruction on how to grow in holiness, regardless of one's vocation in life. This is the fourth episode exploring some of the great advice found in this book. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Rie...

"Introduction to the Devout Life" by Saint Francis de Sales is one of the greatest works on the spiritual life ever written. Every page gives great instruction on how to grow in holiness, regardless of one's vocation in life. This is the third episode exploring some of the great advice found in this book. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Rieb...

"Introduction to the Devout Life" by Saint Francis de Sales is one of the greatest works on the spiritual life ever written. Every page gives great instruction on how to grow in holiness, regardless of one's vocation in life. This is the second episode exploring some of the great advice found in this book. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Rie...

I first met Blake Clark when he was at Dowling Catholic High School as an Ut Fidem participant; today he is a mentor for the program. He joins me to discuss the things in his life that helped him to remain strong in the faith through college, and we can do to help others do the same. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in S...

Throughout her career, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has been standing up for Catholic values in the public sphere. She is a leader nationally on many important issues, and we are lucky to have her working for us in our state. 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 wi...

"Introduction to the Devout Life" by Saint Francis de Sales is one of the greatest works on the spiritual life ever written. Every page gives great instruction on how to grow in holiness, regardless of one's vocation in life. I will spend the next few weeks exploring some of the great advice found in this book. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruc...

Victor Hugo's masterpiece "Les Misérables" is probably best known today by the Broadway adaptation from the 1980s. I finally got around to reading the novel and wanted to share some of the themes and insights Hugo brings to life in this great work. 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 - Cat...

The story of how Iowa Catholic Radio came to be is an incredible testimony of God's work in forming and sustaining this impactful apostolate. 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...

My good friend Taylor Bennett joins the show to discuss a new program he is helping to launch in Des Moines called "Catholic in Recovery". After his own personal experiences with addiction, he is helping others to break the cycle in their 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 - Ca...

As we wrap up the series on Health and Fitness, coincidentally, I just finished reading the book "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Dr. Peter Attia, and I think it is the perfect summation of the concepts discussed in the past four episodes. 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...

Adam VanErsvelde is the strength & conditioning coach at Dowling Catholic High School. In addition to being an all-around awesome guy, he helps people everyday to live healthier lives and achieve their fitness goals. He joins me as we finish up our interview series on Health and Fitness. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid...

Jay Freiermuth is a good friend and colleague of mine at Holmes Murphy. In addition to being an all-around great guy, he also loves to help people to live healthier lives and reach their fitness goals. 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 N...

Joe Teeling, in addition to being the founder of Iowa Catholic Radio, is a man who has always had a passion for helping people to live healthy lives. He joins me today as we continue in our series on health and fitness. 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 Ma...

As we enter into Holy Week, let us enter fully into the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord by participating in many of the beautiful prayers and customs the Church gives to us for these days. 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...

Lance Farrell, the founder and CEO of Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping, is a 6th-degree black belt in Taekwondo with one mission: to inspire people to live with power and purpose. He joins me today as we kick off our series on health and fitness. 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...

I just finished reading "The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness" and it contains many principles that, when applied, would help us all to become better 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...

Mark Giszczak is professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute in Colorado. He joins me today to discuss the topic of his newest book, "Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know". 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 - Ma...