The Catholic Morning Show

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Jacinta Hamilton — SoulCore Leader, St. Wenceslaus Parish (Iowa City) Jacinta Hamilton joins the show to talk about SoulCore , an apostolate that combines the Rosary with gentle movement to deepen prayer and encounter Christ through Mary. She shares how SoulCore helps people grow spiritually while caring for the whole person. Find a class: https://soulcore.com/fin...

Sr. Karolyn Nunes, Vocation Director for the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, joins the show to celebrate consecrated life and invite listeners to pray for vocations. Learn more: https://altonfranciscans.org #ConsecratedLife #ReligiousVocation #CatholicSisters Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebo...

Dr. Carrie Gress, scholar at the Institute for Human Ecology at Catholic University of America, joins the Catholic Morning Show to talk about her book Something Wicked and the need for clarity, virtue, and courage in today’s culture. Book info: https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=something-wicked #CarrieGress #CatholicTruth #SpiritualWarfare Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Ale...

Fr. Ben Valentine, Associate Pastor at Epiphany Parish in Mason City, offers a Sunday Gospel reflection to help listeners prepare spiritually for worship and live the Word of God more fully. #SundayGospel #CatholicReflection #MassPrep 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...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Ben Valentine — Associate Pastor, Epiphany Parish, Mason City Fr. Ben Valentine joins the show for a thoughtful Sunday Gospel chat , helping listeners enter more deeply into the upcoming readings and live the message of the Gospel in daily life. Dr. Carrie Gress — Scholar, Institute for Human Ecology at Catholic University of America Dr. Carrie Gress discusses...

Parishioner John Oven of St. Mary Magdalen in Bloomfield, IA, joins the show to discuss the significance of First Saturday Devotions , as featured in The Catholic Messenger . He explains the history, intention, and spiritual fruit of this devotion in Catholic life. Read more: https://catholicmessenger.net/2026/01/first-saturday-devotions/ #FirstSaturdayDevotions #MarianDevotion #CatholicSpirituali...

Mother Petra of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery joins the Catholic Morning Show to talk about a new film that offers a contemplative vision of prayer and interior life. The film Sighs Too Deep for Words helps viewers encounter God in silence, longing, and surrender. Learn more: https://www.christthebridegroom.org/ #PrayerLife #ContemplativePrayer #CatholicFilm Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed...

Deacon Randy Kiel of Christ the King Parish in Des Moines offers a thoughtful reflection on the upcoming Sunday readings from the liturgical cycle. His message invites Catholics to grow in faith through deeper engagement with God’s Word. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm #SundayReflection #OrdinaryTime #CatholicScripture Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh,...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel — Christ the King Parish, Des Moines Deacon Randy Kiel offers a reflection on the First and Second Mass readings for the upcoming Sunday — the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time — helping listeners prepare their hearts and minds for Sunday worship. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm Mother Petra — Christ the Bridegroom Monastery...

John Huynh, Director of Social Justice for the Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities, joins the show for a thoughtful conversation on the Catholic understanding of marriage and family. He shares how parents shape society by teaching their children how to love, show mercy, and recognize the dignity of every person, making the family the first and most important classroom. Learn more about th...

Fr. Dan Guenther, retired priest of the Diocese of Sioux City and State Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus in Iowa, joins the show to talk about his ministry with the Knights and the spiritual mission of the organization. He also highlights an exciting pilgrimage to Italy taking place this November for Knights throughout the state. Learn more about the Iowa Knights of Columbus here: https://www....

Today’s episode of The Catholic Morning Show features two meaningful conversations about faith in action and the foundations of Catholic social teaching. First, Fr. Dan Guenther, retired priest of the Diocese of Sioux City and Iowa Knights of Columbus State Chaplain, explains his ministry with the Knights and invites listeners to learn more about the Knights’ November pilgrimage to Italy. Learn mo...

Kelly Bunkers and Misty Hade join the Catholic Morning Show to preview the Green Gala at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ankeny, a community event focused on fellowship, fun, and supporting parish ministries. They invite listeners to save the date and participate in this parish celebration.   #GreenGala #ParishLife #AnkenyCatholics Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Ale...

Carrie Potter (Program Manager) and Bobbi Jo Smith (Director of Development & Marketing) join the Catholic Morning Show to talk about Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, the reality of exploitation in society, and how Catholic Charities is advocating for survivors and educating the public. Learn more: https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org   #HumanTraffickingAwareness #CatholicCharities #En...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Carrie Potter & Bobbi Jo Smith — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Des Moines Carrie Potter (Program Manager) and Bobbi Jo Smith (Director of Development & Marketing) join the show to discuss Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January) and how Catholic Charities is responding to exploitation in our communities. They share signs of trafficking, ways to help surv...

Jonna Schuster of Catholic Revival Ministries previews the Feb 1–3 Pre-Lenten mission taking place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, Iowa — an event filled with dynamic teaching, prayer, and opportunities for spiritual renewal. Event info: https://stpatrickcommunity.com/   #LentenMission #CatholicRevival #PrepareForLent Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker...

Dr. Dan Ryan, President of Dowling Catholic High School , discusses the ambitious Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign, which seeks to raise $76 million for modernizing campus spaces and strengthening Catholic education in West Des Moines. More info: https://www.dowlingcatholic.org/campaign   #CatholicSchools #FaithInEducation #DowlingCatholic Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by...

Today, on The Catholic Morning Show: Dr. Dan Ryan — President, Dowling Catholic High School Dr. Dan Ryan discusses Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future , the capital campaign at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, aimed at uplifting facilities to serve future generations of faith-centered leaders. This campaign will modernize learning, worship, and community spaces while preservi...

Deacon Mark Campbell, Executive Director of Iowa Catholic Radio, reports live from the 2026 National March for Life — the largest annual pro-life event in the United States. He describes the energy, witness, and Catholic presence at this powerful moment of prayer, march, and advocacy. Learn more: https://marchforlife.org   #MarchForLife2026 #LifeIsAGift #ProLifeWitness Credits: Produced, Edited, a...

Mary Ann Kuharski, Executive Director of Pro-Life Across America , joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss how pro-life advocacy can take shape across communities, in public spaces, and through cultural outreach. Learn more: https://prolifeacrossamerica.org #ProLifeAcrossAmerica #ProLifeMovement #CultureOfLife Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. &n...

Deacon Ned Willkom from All Saints Catholic Parish (Boyd-Stanley-Cadott, WI) joins the Catholic Morning Show for his weekly Gospel chat, highlighting key themes and spiritual take-aways from the upcoming Sunday readings. #SundayGospel #CatholicScripture Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram , and You...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Ned Willkom — All Saints Catholic Parish, Boyd-Stanley-Cadott, WI Deacon Ned Willkom opens the show with a Sunday Gospel Chat , helping listeners reflect on and prepare for the upcoming Sunday readings with insight rooted in Catholic tradition and practical discipleship. Mary Ann Kuharski — Executive Director, Pro-Life Across America Mary Ann Kuharski joins...

Dr. Jim Blessman and the Blessman International team join the Catholic Morning Show live from South Africa to discuss their mission of evangelization, education, and feeding programs. They share how mission teams participate directly in outreach while helping bring the Gospel to thousands of children and families each week.   #CatholicMission #BlessmanInternational #FaithInAction Credits: Produced...

Dr. Jim Blessman and the Blessman International team join the Catholic Morning Show live from South Africa to discuss their mission of evangelization, education, and feeding programs. They share how mission teams participate directly in outreach while helping bring the Gospel to thousands of children and families each week.   #CatholicMission #BlessmanInternational #FaithInAction Credits: Produced...

Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling, joins the Catholic Morning Show to reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s readings and how God’s Word calls us to conversion, hope, and mission. 📖 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012526.cfm   #SundayReadings #CatholicReflection #OrdinaryTime Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can fol...