The Catholic Morning Show

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr....

The Catholic Morning Show team previews the upcoming Iowa Catholic Radio Spring Fundraiser , which begins this week. This year’s theme comes from the Gospel of Matthew: “You are the light of the world.” The hosts reflect on how Iowa Catholic Radio has been sharing the light of Christ for more than 20 years through radio, podcasts, digital media, and community outreach. Listeners are invited to pra...

Laura Stewart joins the Catholic Morning Show to share the heartfelt story behind her children’s book Orchestra for Oliver: Even the Shortest Lives Are Special . Inspired by her family’s experience after her grandson Oliver received a prenatal diagnosis that he would not survive long after birth, Stewart wrote the book to help families talk about grief, loss, and faith. Through a gentle narrative...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show : Laura Stewart , author of Orchestra for Oliver: Even the Shortest Lives Are Special , shares the story that inspired her children’s book after her grandson received a prenatal diagnosis that he would not survive long after birth. The book helps families talk about grief, loss, and the dignity of every human life through a gentle story centered on faith, family, a...

Aaron Lorch , president of Catholic Passage , joins The Catholic Morning Show to discuss the mission of this growing lay-led Catholic ministry. Catholic Passage focuses on adult faith formation , helping Catholics deepen their understanding of the faith so they can better share it with their families and communities. Through retreats, podcasts, newsletters, and educational resources, the organizat...

Casey Chalk , author of Wisdom from the Cross: How Jesus’s Seven Last Words Teach Us to Live and Die Well , joins The Catholic Morning Show to reflect on one of the Church’s most powerful Lenten devotions. The Seven Last Words of Christ have been meditated upon for centuries by saints, theologians, and the Church Fathers. Chalk explains how these final words from Jesus encapsulate the entire Gospe...

Fr. Chris Reising , pastor of All Saints Parish in Des Moines , joins The Catholic Morning Show for Sunday Gospel Prep. This week’s Gospel focuses on Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well , a powerful moment revealing humanity’s longing for the “living water” that only Christ can give. Fr. Reising explains how this encounter mirrors the deeper thirst within every human heart — the...

Today on The Catholic Morning Show : Fr. Chris Reising , pastor of All Saints Parish in Des Moines, joins the show for Sunday Gospel Prep as he reflects on the upcoming Gospel of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well . Fr. Reising explores the deep spiritual meaning of “living water” and how this encounter reveals humanity’s deepest longing for God. Casey Chalk , author of Wisdom from the Cros...

David Delio continues a Lenten reflection series on the theology of the human heart. Drawing on the teachings of Augustine of Hippo, Delio explains that the heart represents the deepest center of the human person—the place where love, commitment, and decision converge. He reflects on Augustine’s famous line that our hearts are restless until they rest in God and explores how virtue ultimately depe...

Dan Schneider discusses his book The Sins of the Father: A Catholic and Biblical Approach to Generational Curses , published by TAN Books. Schneider explores how Scripture and Catholic theology address the idea that sin can have lasting effects across generations—not in a deterministic or fatalistic way, but through the natural and spiritual consequences of human actions. He clarifies misconceptio...

Randy Kiel offers a reflection on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent , focusing on the story from Book of Exodus where Moses strikes the rock and water flows for the Israelites in the desert. Deacon Kiel explains that the hardships faced by the Israelites reveal an important spiritual truth: following God’s will does not guarantee an easy path. Instead, suffering and obstacles can become mo...

Sunday Gospel Reflection with Deacon Randy Kiel Randy Kiel reflects on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent , focusing on the dramatic moment in Book of Exodus when God provides water from the rock in the desert. Deacon Kiel highlights how the Israelites’ struggles remind us that following God’s will does not remove hardship. Instead, trials often reveal God’s presence more deeply. The rock s...

Steve Ray joins the Catholic Morning Show to explore the striking parallels between St. Joseph and Joseph of the Old Testament. A convert to Catholicism and bestselling author with Ignatius Press, Steve has written: Crossing the Tiber Upon This Rock St. John's Gospel Through his pilgrimage ministry, Footprints of God, he brings Scripture to life for Catholics around the world. Learn More at Cathol...

Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss current legislative developments impacting Catholics in Iowa. He outlines key policy areas and encourages Catholics to stay engaged in public life guided by Church teaching and the dignity of the human person. Tom also previews the A(mbrose) to (Gen.) Z Conference taking place April 24–26 at...