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Dr. John "Chuck" Chalberg has entertained and educated many audiences throughout the United States with his historical impersonations of American and British characters, such as President Theodore Roosevelt and G.K. Chesterton. He will be in Des Moines on November 12th at St. Thomas Classical Academy for a performance of "An Evening with G.K. Chesterton". Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be No...

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...

The Traditional Latin Mass is a growing movement within the Catholic Church. Bryan Gonzalez is the president of Una Voce Des Moines, which promotes the Traditional Latin Mass in Central Iowa, and he joins me to discuss the TLM and why so many people are drawn to it as a form of worship. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid i...

Brig Sorber is part of the founding family of Two Men and a Truck, the largest franchised moving company in North America. He worked his way up from being the first of two movers alongside his brother, to president and CEO. Brig's story of success and subsequent conversion to the Catholic faith is one we can all learn from. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada...

Brig Sorber is part of the founding family of Two Men and a Truck, the largest franchised moving company in North America. He worked his way up from being the first of two movers alongside his brother, to president and CEO. Brig's story of success and subsequent conversion to the Catholic faith is one we can all learn from. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada...

Dr. Steven Aviles is a local Ivy League educated board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and hip arthroscopy who experienced a life changing miracle at a healing service here in Des Moines. His incredible story needs to be shared far and wide as an example of God's healing work alive in the world today. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian M...

In what has become an annual family tradition, Kristin and I head to the mountains (or some other incredible place) and go camping, hiking, and exploring together as a family. We have found it to be a great way to grow closer with God, and with each other. We get asked a lot about our trips, and fresh off our visit to Glacier National Park I thought I would spend an episode discussing it. Iowa Cat...

St. Martin's Academy in Fort Scott, Kansas is a Catholic boarding school for boys that combines classical academics with a practical work program on a sustainable farm. Many of the ideals and practices they embrace in their curriculum and way of life could be a model for us as men in our everyday lives. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe...

I know many people whose lives were changed by a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. My friend Kyle Savage joins me again, this time to discuss his first reactions upon returning home from his recent trip there. 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...

I had the opportunity to do a silent retreat at the Cloisters on the Platte (just west of Omaha) and it was an incredible experience. I had a few spiritual insights from the three days that I thought were worth reflecting on and sharing. I highly recommend the retreat if you can make it happen. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not...

My good friend Kyle Savage joins the show to analyze the Dobbs decision overturning Roe vs. Wade. We breakdown the ruling and discuss what we as Pro-life Americans are called to do next. 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...

"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature of all-time; after reading it, it is easy to see why. There are many timeless truths communicated through the characters over the course its 1,200+ pages. I thought it merited an episode of reflection to highlight some of them. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada...

With the upcoming Supreme Court decision looming, I wanted to have my good friend Kyle Savage on to discuss the original 1973 decision, what is at stake with the possible upcoming changes, and what it could mean for us as pro-life 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...

J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" is one of the all-time great works of literature. While the story itself is an epic tale worthy of reading, the Catholic themes throughout it help us to gain new understandings of our faith. Joseph Pearce joins me again for a second episode to discuss this great masterpiece and unpack many of the truths contained within it. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Sho...

J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" is one of the all-time great works of literature. While the story itself is an epic tale worthy of reading, the Catholic themes throughout it help us to gain new understandings of our faith. Joseph Pearce joins me for two episodes to discuss this great masterpiece and unpack many of the truths contained within it. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be N...

I had an opportunity to spend a weekend retreat with a group of Catholic men, and we all came home better than we arrived. Wanted to take an episode to explore some of the lessons we learned from it, and how we can implement these ideas into our everyday 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...

We are all called to participate in the corporal works of mercy. There are many great local organizations who provide opportunities for us to just that. Catholic Charities of Des Moines is one of those, and Barbara Decker joins me today to talk about the great work they are doing and how we can get involved. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce R...

The Paschal Triduum is the holiest and shortest season in the liturgical calendar. Fr. P.J. McManus joins the show to discuss the Triduum and how we can best enter into these holy days leading up to Easter. 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 Ju...

My good friend Zach Sims has a powerful story of his conversion from unbelief to the catholic faith. This story highlights the power of the gospel and the importance of our efforts in evangelization. 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...

This is a talk from Daniel Kerr, President and Headmaster at St. Martin's Academy, a Catholic boarding high school for boys in Fort Scott, Kansas. They combine classical academics with an integrated work program on a sustainable farm with the goal of: Awakening Wonder, Healing the Imagination, Restoring Authentic Masculinity and Developing Attentiveness. This talk, recorded in March of 2022, focus...

The Holy Family Project is a production of Pulse Life Advocates (previously known as Iowans For Life). The goal of this project is to hold up the family as the primary building block of society, and the Holy Family as the model for all families to follow. If we can create strong faithful families, we can change the world. In this fourth and final episode, we discuss St. Joseph and "Faithful Father...

The Holy Family Project is a production of Pulse Life Advocates (previously known as Iowans For Life). The goal of this project is to hold up the family as the primary building block of society, and the Holy Family as the model for all families to follow. If we can create strong faithful families, we can change the world. In this third episode, we are joined by Dr. Ray Guarendi to discuss "Fearles...

The Holy Family Project is a production of Pulse Life Advocates (previously known as Iowans For Life). The goal of this project is to hold up the family as the primary building block of society, and the Holy Family as the model for all families to follow. If we can create strong faithful families, we can change the world. In this second episode, we are joined by Bill Donaghy from the Theology of t...

The Holy Family Project is a production of Pulse Life Advocates (previously known as Iowans For Life). The goal of this project is to hold up the family as the primary building block of society, and the Holy Family as the model for all families to follow. If we can create strong faithful families, we can change the world. In this first episode, we are joined by Bishop William Joensen. You can see...

The Holy Family Project is a production of Pulse Life Advocates (previously known as Iowans For Life). The goal of this project is to hold up the family as the primary building block of society, and the Holy Family as the model for all families to follow. If we can create strong faithful families, we can change the world. In this first episode, we are joined by Bishop William Joensen. You can see...