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I recently dove into a few of the most famous dystopian novels of the twentieth century. As many of their predictions have come to take root in society, I think there are some takeaways, and warnings, that we as Christian men can learn from these great authors. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian...

Don Cameron's life in the Catholic faith has been a series of plateaus moving from one truth to the next in a journey to understand the individual beatitudes of the Catholic faith, and became an ardent student of Catholicism. Throughout that journey he has experienced setbacks, both physical and spiritual, but has kept his joy and sense of humor, even in the midst of life's greatest trials. Iowa C...

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, NE joins me again to discuss his time with John Senior in the IHP and why the program was so effective at awakening wonder, and changing hearts and minds. 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...

There are many stories of conversion through the work of John Senior and the Integrated Humanities Program. Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, NE is one of them. He joins me for two episodes to discuss his time in the IHP and why it was so effective at awakening wonder, and changing hearts and minds. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be N...

John Senior (1923-1999) was as a professor of the humanities and man passionate about helping people to rediscover realism. As a professor during the 1960s, Dr. Senior sought to help his students in their search for meaning through an education in the great books. Dr. Senior's scholarship has served to restore the poetic mode which has greatly influenced all of the Western World. He is the author...

John Senior (1923-1999) was as a professor of the humanities and man passionate about helping people to rediscover realism. As a professor during the 1960s, Dr. Senior sought to help his students in their search for meaning through an education in the great books. Dr. Senior's scholarship has served to restore the poetic mode which has greatly influenced all of the Western World. He is the author...

Jordan Montgomery is a performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. He is also a devoted Christian whose faith plays an important part of his 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 Chr...

Jordan Montgomery is a performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. He is also a devoted Christian whose faith plays an important part of his 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 Chr...

Vatican II is one of the most pivotal events to happen in the history of the Catholic Church. Our friend Monsignor Larry Beeson happened to have a front row seat at it, and joins me today to discuss his first hand account. 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...

Dann Aungst is Certified Addiction Counselor, speaker, author, and a recovering sex addict. He is the founder of the "Road to Purity" program which is in a partnership with the Des Moines Diocese. 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...

Eddie Cotter is the founder of the Dead Theologians Society, a Catholic apostolate for high school-age teens and college-age young adults. I had the opportunity to speak at a DTS meeting last month and am excited about the work they are doing in the lives of young people across the country. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afra...

The USCCB has called for three years of a National Eucharistic Revival across the country. Bishop William Joensen joins me to discuss this movement, and what we are doing in Des Moines to help people connect more deeply with Jesus in the Eucharist. 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...

Dr. Timothy Pawl is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas. He joins me today to discuss the cardinal virtue of temperance. 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...

Dr. Rota is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas. He joins me today to discuss the cardinal virtue of fortitude. 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...

Dr. Robson is a professor in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Iowa State University. He joins me today to discuss the cardinal virtue of justice. 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 Bisho...

Fr. Gregory Pine, OP is the author of the book "Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly". He joins me today to discuss this most important virtue which governs all of the others. 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 Per...

Today is the first in a series on the four cardinal virtues. The more we recognize and understand how the virtues work in our lives, and how to grow in them, the better we will all be. Dr. Christian Miller joins me today to give us an overview of the four cardinal virtues. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with...

Following in the success of The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz), The Catechism in a Year from Ascension has quickly become one of the most listened to podcasts in the country. Jeff Cavins joins me to discuss the project and what to expect if you start on the journey through the Catechism. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be No...

I love to use the new year as an opportunity to look back and reflect on the previous year, while also looking forward to the coming one. Today I highlight my takeaways from 2022, and discuss my planning for 2023. 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...

The goal of the Lyceum Movement is to build meaningful communities by providing a space for neighbors to learn together in friendship. Nathan Beacom joins me to discuss the Lyceum Movement, its history and what they are doing today to help rebuild communities around the country. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanis...

In November I said goodbye to one of the best mentors/teachers I ever had, my piano teacher Dick Patterson. After the funeral my brother Tim and I reflected on the impact he made in our lives, and how we are all called, in very different ways, to be mentors and teachers to those around us. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afrai...

I recently discovered the Church's vision for holy days of obligation through a good friend of mine. The CCC says "2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord's Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body." With that...

Tommy Bowden's public life has been centered around college football; as a player, as a coach and as the son of one of the greatest ever, Bobby Bowden. Throughout it all, his faith has been his top priority. He joins me to discuss how he managed to keep a balance in his life with God and family at the top, amidst the many demands of coaching at the college level. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:...

Many of the great Saints throughout history have taken up very long periods of fasting as a way to grow closer with the Lord. With their example in mind, Dominic Rivera recently took up a 28 day fast and joined me to discuss its impact 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 - Cat...

Keith Nester is a former pastor/youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. Keith served in United Methodist, Assemblies of God, and Evangelical Free churches in various roles. In 2017, after a 20 year long discernment process, Keith resigned his full-time ministry position and joined the Catholic Church. In October of 2018 Keith had to give up his career in ministry in order to fo...