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We are all called to evangelization, but it looks different to each of us. As FOCUS missionaries, Bryan Warday and Colin Flattery are evangelizing full time on Drake's campus, and we can learn a lot from them as we share the Gospel to those around us 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....

On this Valentine's Day, my wife Kristin joins me to discuss the Sacrament of Marriage; specifically, what makes for a great marriage. 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! wi...

For many centuries Eucharistic miracles have occurred as a means to help grow faith in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Iowa Catholic Radio has launched a new project to help people learn of these miracles. Matt Willkom joins me to discuss the endeavor and how we can use it to spread the gospel. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Ri...

Deacon Mark Campbell joins me to discuss Teams of Our Lady, a Catholic organization designed to strengthen marriages. 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 -...

"He hath never fed of the dainties that are bred in a book" - William Shakespeare That quote was true of me a few years ago. In books we learn, we explore, we grow. I wanted to take an episode and highlight some of the great authors and books I read in 2021. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Mon...

Nathaniel Binversie is the Director of Mission for Exodus 90. With Exodus 90 starting up in one week, we discuss why men should do E90 and the threefold pillars of exodus; prayer, aestheticism, and fraternity. 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...

Chris Magruder is the President and Executive Producer of The Veil Removed, a multimedia immersion into the Mass, and a fellow show host here on Iowa Catholic Radio. In keeping with the theme of exploring the most important parts of our faith, The Veil Removed is an extraordinary look at what happens at Mass. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce...

As Christians, we should live joyfully. Philippians 4:4: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." What this joy looks like for each of us is different, as God created us all uniquely, but we should all be seeking it. Iowa Catholic Radio N...

"Art and the New Evangelization" is a topic I am very interested in; growing closer to God, and sharing the Gospel through beauty. I believe one of the best tools we have to evangelize is through the shared experience of art and nature. That said, I am a novice in every sense of the word when it comes to poetry. Dr. Tod Worner from the Word on Fire Institute joins me today to explore why we should...

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...

Adam Storey joins me to discuss the topic of "Music and Human Flourishing". We discuss how making music as community has been a part of the human experience for millennia, and why we should proactively seek out opportunities to make music in 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 -...

Dr. Bud Marr joins me again to discuss the Mass. Over these two episodes, we will unpack what is happening when we attend Mass, explore the tradition of the Mass, and give some resources to help you grow in deeper knowledge and understanding of this greatest prayer of the Church. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spani...

Dr. Bud Marr joins me to discuss the Mass. Over these two episodes, we will unpack what is happening when we attend Mass, explore the tradition of the Mass, and give some resources to help you grow in deeper knowledge and understanding of this greatest prayer of the Church. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish wit...

I have wanted to do an "Adoration 101" for a while now, and could think of no better person to have on then Fr. Mark McGeary to discuss the topic. Why to go? How to pray? What to do? Fr. Mark's life was changed in Eucharistic adoration and he will help to answer all these questions and more. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afr...

The Liturgy of the Hours is the prayer of the Church. I have personally found great spiritual fruit in learning and praying the Hours. Bo Bonner joins me to discuss their history, why you should pray them, and how to get started. 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...

We are all called to grow in knowledge of scripture, and to prepare ourselves weekly for Sunday Mass; my good friend Katie Patrizio has an awesome podcast, "Sunday Dive", which helps us do both. 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 -...

In his recent book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry", pastor John Mark Comer makes a compelling case to proactively root out hurry in 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...

We have come to our fifth and final episode on "The Fulfillment of All Desire" by Dr. Ralph Martin. I strongly encourage you to buy the book and pray with it throughout your 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 Nelson - Making It Pers...

We continue our exploration of "The Fulfillment of All Desire" by Dr. Ralph Martin. As noted before, this book deserves a podcast devoted entirely to uncovering the wisdom in it, I am hoping to at least get the basics down in five 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 - Catholic Wo...

"The Chosen" series is one of the best portrayals of the ministry of Christ and the lives of the Apostles ever created. Deacon Bob Shaw of the Diocese of Davenport was able to be apart of the filming recently and shares the impact "The Chosen" has made in his life, and his experience of seeing it firsthand. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Ri...

We continue the dive into the book "The Fulfillment of All Desire" by Dr. Ralph Martin. After reaching stability in the spiritual life, we then start moving forward again. As before, the Saints will be guiding us through this next stage of the journey. 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 -...

We continue the dive into the book "The Fulfillment of All Desire" by Dr. Ralph Martin. After turning to God on the path to holiness, inevitably sin creeps in and divert us. The Saints have much to say to help us combat this inclination to sinfulness, and we explore their wisdom in this episode. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not...

The book "The Fulfillment of All Desire" by Dr. Ralph Martin is a must read. After rereading it earlier this year, I thought it merited a deep dive to explore some of the great insights from the Saints on the spiritual journey to 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 No...

Christine Wohar is the founder and executive director of FrassatiUSA and the author of the new book "Finding Frassati: And Following His Path to Holiness". She joins me to discuss the life of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and why she is on mission to help people encounter this great saint. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in...

Deacon Mark Campbell is spearheading an event in August to celebrate the year of St. Joseph by bringing together people from across the Diocese for a Consecration to St. Joseph. In this episode, we discuss the event, and an incredible story of healing and forgiveness in his relationship with his own father. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Ri...