The Catholic Morning Show

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel , M.A., founder of Kardia Counseling , offers a reflection on the First and Second Mass Readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time , helping listeners enter more deeply into the upcoming Sunday liturgy. 📖 Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012526.cfm Dr. Jim Blessman and the team from Blessman International join the show live fro...

Emily Jaminet, author and speaker, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss holy habits from the Sacred Heart. Through a powerful story of a struggling couple, she illustrates how practical changes and intentional love can transform relationships.   #SacredHeart #CatholicMarriage #HolyHabits Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can f...

John Bishop, Founder of Forge, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss SEEK 2026 and what it reveals about the future of the Church. He shares insights into discipleship, leadership, and forming men and women for mission.   #SEEK2026 #CatholicRenewal #Discipleship Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Insta...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: John Bishop , Founder of Forge , joins the show to share reflections from his recent experience speaking at SEEK 2026 . He discusses what he witnessed among young adults and how movements like SEEK are forming missionary disciples and renewing Catholic culture. Emily Jaminet , wife, mother, author, and speaker, continues her conversation on holy habits from the Sa...

Amy Harryman, Outreach Coordinator for Pulse Life Advocates, joins the Catholic Morning Show to share details about the upcoming March for Life 2026 and ways individuals, families, and parishes can participate.   #MarchForLife #ProLifeMovement #DefendLife Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram , and Y...

Leigh Snead, Fellow for The Catholic Association and co-host of Conversations with Consequences , discusses Infertile But Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive , a book that helps couples navigate infertility through faith and trust in God’s plan. Learn more: https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=infertile-but-fruitful   #InfertileButFruitful #CatholicMarriage #HopeInChrist Credits:...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Leigh Snead , Fellow for The Catholic Association and co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show Conversations with Consequences , joins the show to discuss her new book, Infertile But Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive . Leigh shares how couples experiencing infertility can discover meaning, purpose, and spiritual fruitfulness rooted in fa...

Jason Shanks, President of the National Eucharistic Congress, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the upcoming 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and its role in the ongoing Eucharistic Revival in the United States.   #EucharisticPilgrimage #EucharisticRevival #CatholicFaith Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us o...

Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries and Director of Pine Hills Boys Camp, discusses A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father , a book designed to help men live intentionally and lead with faith. Learn more: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/a-man-on-purpose/   #ManOnPurpose #CatholicMen #FaithAndFamily Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, A...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Pete Burak , Vice President of Renewal Ministries and Director of Pine Hills Boys Camp, joins the show to discuss his new book, A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father . Pete shares practical wisdom for men seeking to live intentional, faith-filled lives rooted in virtue and responsibility. Learn more: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/produ...

Renée Roden, journalist and editor for Roundtable , joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the Vatican’s guidance on AI, ethics, and the future of technology in light of Catholic social teaching.   #FaithAndTechnology #VaticanTeaching #CatholicEthics Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram , and Yo...

Josefina Willkom, a senior at Ankeny Centennial, and Deborah Kesling, Food Pantry Program Manager for Catholic Charities, discuss efforts to honor and continue the legacy of Tom Leto through acts of service and generosity.   #FaithInAction #CatholicCharities #LegacyOfService Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Faceboo...

Fr. Chris Reising, Pastor of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, provides spiritual and practical insight to help listeners prepare their hearts for Sunday worship.   #SundayGospel #CatholicScripture #PrepareForMass https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011826.cfm Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, I...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Chris Reising , Pastor of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, offers Sunday Gospel Prep , helping listeners better understand and pray with the upcoming Gospel reading as they prepare for Mass. Josefina Willkom , a senior at Ankeny Centennial High School, and Deborah Kesling , Food Pantry Program Manager at Catholic Charities, join the show to discuss Ra...

Dr. David Pinault, Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University, joins the show to talk about Earth Dragon Run , a work of spiritual entertainment published by Ignatius Press. Learn more: https://ignatius.com/earth-dragon-run-edrp/   #CatholicBooks #FaithAndCulture #SpiritualReading Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS...

Adam Storey, Canon Lawyer for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins the Catholic Morning Show to break down the role of Cardinals from a canon law perspective, helping listeners better understand Church governance. #CanonLaw #CatholicChurch #CollegeOfCardinals Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram , and Y...

Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling and deacon at Christ the King Parish in Des Moines, offers a thoughtful reflection on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011826.cfm #SundayReadings #OrdinaryTime #CatholicScripture Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Faceb...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel , Deacon at Christ the King Parish in Des Moines and founder of Kardia Counseling, reflects on the First and Second Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time . He offers spiritual insight to help listeners prepare their hearts for Sunday worship. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011826.cfm Adam Storey , Canon Lawyer for th...

Fr. Trevor Chicoine, Pastor and Rector of the Basilica of St. John, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss stepping into a historic pastoral role. He offers insight into leading a basilica parish and serving a community deeply rooted in faith and tradition. #CatholicPriesthood #ParishLeadership #BasilicaOfStJohn Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm....

John Gaffney, Team Director for Adult Evangelization and Leadership Formation in the Diocese of Des Moines, discusses how faith formation begins in the home and is strengthened through active parish involvement. His insights encourage parents to see themselves as the primary evangelists of their children. #CatholicFamily #FaithAtHome #Discipleship Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: John Gaffney , Team Director for Adult Evangelization and Leadership Formation for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins the show to discuss From Cradle to Community . He shares how parents and parishes can work together to form lifelong disciples and create a culture of faith that extends beyond the home and into parish life. Fr. Trevor Chicoine , Pastor and Rector of...

Deacon Omar Gutierrez, Director of Programs for the Institute for Priestly Formation , joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss how IPF helps priests and seminarians grow in their relationship with Christ and serve the Church with integrity and holiness. Learn more: https://priestlyformation.org   #PriestlyFormation #CatholicPriesthood #Vocations Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pug...

Fr. Richard Kunst of the Diocese of Duluth discusses Vatican Unveiled , an experience designed to immerse participants in the beauty and meaning of the Vatican’s art, architecture, and spiritual heritage. Learn more: https://www.archspm.org/vaticanunveiled/   #VaticanUnveiled #CatholicArt #ChurchHistory Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Richard Kunst , priest of the Diocese of Duluth, joins the show to discuss Vatican Unveiled , a special opportunity for Catholics to explore the art, history, and spiritual significance of the Vatican through an immersive experience. Learn more: https://www.archspm.org/vaticanunveiled/ Deacon Omar Gutierrez , Director of Programs for the Institute for Priestly...

Katie Zulanas, Executive Director of the Couple to Couple League , discusses the mission behind the PeakDay App and how it serves couples seeking a faith-based, scientifically grounded approach to fertility awareness. Learn more: https://peakday.com/media/   #PeakDayApp #CatholicFamily #FaithAndScience Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS...