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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...

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. He joins me today to discuss the event and why he is being called to this 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 Monc...

We are all called to spread the Gospel and evangelize to those around us. Patrick Schmadeke, the Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Davenport, joins me to discuss how we can do that 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 an...

The book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" is one of the best Christian books I have ever read. It is written for all Christians living in the 21st century. It was authored by Monsignor James Shea and his team at the University of Mary, and I was honored to have him on the show to discuss this important work. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr....

The Voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes and keynote speaker for this year's Iowa Catholic Men's Conference, Gary Dolphin, joins me to discuss his Catholic faith and the impact it has made 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...

Passing on the faith to our children is one of the most important responsibilities we have as parents. After going through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training program I am convinced it is the one of the best tools available in helping children understand the most important aspects of our faith. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe...

In his homily on Good Friday, Bishop Zinkula of the Diocese of Davenport, preached on how Satan operates, and how that is manifesting itself in the world today. He joins me today to dive deeper into that subject and explore how we can resist evil, and turn towards the good. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish wit...

With Lent behind us, and the Easter celebration continuing for the next month, I thought it worthwhile to reflect on the gains made during Lent and how to continue those into the Easter season. 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 breakdown of local communities is one of the greatest threats to our world in the 21st century. Tim Carney, a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, is the author of "Alienated America" which builds on the work of Robert Putnam, Charles Murray and others, and shows the importance of social capital and the negative consequences in America of a continued disintegration of our loca...

The breakdown of local communities is one of the greatest threats to our world in the 21st century. Tim Carney, a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, is the author of "Alienated America" which builds on the work of Robert Putnam, Charles Murray and others, and shows the importance of social capital and the negative consequences in America of a continued disintegration of our loca...

Troops of St. George is an awesome Catholic organization helping to form boys into men of virtue. My son and I joined as soon as he turned six last year. Brian Squibbs is on the leadership team at TSG, and joins me to discuss the organization and the great work they are doing around the country. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not...