The Catholic Morning Show

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Katie Zulanas , Executive Director of the Couple to Couple League , joins the show to discuss the PeakDay App and how it supports couples using Natural Family Planning. She explains how modern tools can help couples better understand fertility while remaining rooted in Catholic teaching on marriage, family, and openness to life. Learn more about the PeakDay App: h...

Vinny Flynn, longtime Catholic speaker, musician, and EWTN contributor, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss A Year with Divine Mercy , co-authored with his daughter Erin and published by TAN Books. With over forty years of ministry experience, Vinny explains how devotion to Divine Mercy leads to deeper trust, healing, and conversion. Find the Book Here! https://tanbooks.com/products/books/a...

Mary Settle and Maureen Stone, coordinators for Youth 2000 , share details about this international Catholic movement that helps teens and young adults encounter Jesus Christ through the sacraments. Learn more: www.dmdiocese.org/youth2000 #Youth2000 #CatholicYouth #EucharisticAdoration Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Mary Settle and Maureen Stone , coordinators for Youth 2000 in the Diocese of Des Moines, share how this Eucharistic-centered retreat movement is helping young people encounter Christ through adoration, confession, and authentic Catholic community. Learn more: www.dmdiocese.org/youth2000 Vinny Flynn , father of seven, EWTN contributor known for singing the Divine...

Tony Adams, K–12 Administrator at Newman Catholic School , talks about strengthening Catholic education and building on a rich legacy of faith-based learning in Mason City. Learn more: https://newmancatholic.org/ #CatholicSchools #CatholicEducation #FaithAndLearning Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instag...

Teressa Bogle, parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Centerville , discusses Operation Santa and how the parish works together to support families in need during the Christmas season. Read more: https://catholicmessenger.net/2025/12/operation-santa-unites-centerville/ #FaithInAction #CatholicCharity #OperationSanta Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady...

Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling and deacon at Christ the King Parish in Des Moines , offers reflections on the upcoming Sunday readings for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord . Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011126.cfm #SundayReadings #BaptismOfTheLord #CatholicReflection Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   L...

On today’s Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel reflects on the First and Second Mass readings for the upcoming Sunday , the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord , offering spiritual insight to help listeners prepare for Mass. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011126.cfm Teressa Bogle , parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Centerville , joins the show to share how Operation...

Steve Ray, Catholic convert and best-selling author, joins the Catholic Morning Show live from Jerusalem. Drawing from his time in the Holy Land, he reflects on how encountering sacred places deepens understanding of Scripture and strengthens faith. #SteveRay #HolyLand #Jerusalem #CatholicPilgrimage #Scripture Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. &nbsp...

Katie Patrizio, Director of Faith Formation at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, joins the Catholic Morning Show to highlight parish programs supporting lifelong faith formation. She encourages families and individuals to take advantage of opportunities to deepen their relationship with Christ. More information: https://www.saintfrancischurch.org   #FaithFormation #ParishLife #CatholicEducation #StFra...

Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Katie Patrizio — Director of Faith Formation, St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines Katie Patrizio joins the show to share faith formation opportunities at St. Francis of Assisi Parish . She highlights programs for children, teens, and adults designed to help parishioners grow in their relationship with Christ and the Church. Learn more: https://www.saintfranci...

Tom Chapman – Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, breaks down the Iowa Bishops' Priorities for the upcoming legislative session starting January 12th. He provides insight into the key issues and how the Catholic community can engage with state legislation. Learn more about the Iowa Catholic Conference here .   #TomChapman #IowaCatholicConference #IowaBishopsPriorities...

Dale Ahlquist – President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Dale Ahlquist joins the show to talk about his latest book I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G.K. Chesterton . Together with Bo Bonner, they dive into the mind of the legendary writer, discussing how his humor, intellect, and deep faith come through in his writings. Find Dale's book here .   #DaleAhlquist #GKCh...

Dale Ahlquist – President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Dale Ahlquist joins the show to talk about his latest book I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G.K. Chesterton . Together with Bo Bonner, they dive into the mind of the legendary writer, discussing how his humor, intellect, and deep faith come through in his writings. Find Dale's book here . Tom Chapman – Tom Cha...

Colleen Dougherty, Pastoral Council Chair, St. Boniface, Waukee, IA Colleen joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss St. Boniface's renewal initiatives, focusing on their Alpha classes , Called and Gifted Seminars , and their upcoming Sensory Friendly Mass   Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram ,...

Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP (Daughters of St. Paul) Sr. Allison tells us about her newest book, " The Light They Left ," part of her "In Aeternum" Trilogy . The gripping sequel to The Curse He Chose , Sister Allison Regina breaks new ground in the genre-bending In Aeternum trilogy, bridging the suspense of urban fantasy with the Christian drama of sin, grace,...

Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP (Daughters of St. Paul) Sr. Allison tells us about her newest book, " The Light They Left ," part of her "In Aeternum" Trilogy . The gripping sequel to The Curse He Chose , Sister Allison Regina breaks new ground in the genre-bending In Aeternum trilogy, bridging the suspense of urban fantasy with the Christian drama of sin, grace,...

Angela Faber and Mackenzie Clemens, parishioners at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, join the Catholic Morning Show to talk about a special community film screening. The event invites audiences to reflect on faith, surrender, and living God’s will. #LoveGodsWill #CatholicFilm #ClearLakeIA #CatholicCommunity Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Gri...

Sharon Doran, host of Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran , joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss practical ways to grow closer to Christ through Scripture. Her insights help listeners form lasting spiritual habits for the year ahead. #SacredScripture #SeekingTruth #CatholicBibleStudy #NewYearResolution Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINK...

Fr. Chris Reising, pastor of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, joins the Catholic Morning Show to reflect on the Sunday Gospel. He encourages listeners to approach Scripture as a living encounter with Christ. #SundayGospel #CatholicScripture #FrChrisReising #NewYearInFaith Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on F...

Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Chris Reising — Pastor, All Saints Catholic Church, Des Moines Fr. Chris Reising joins the show to help listeners prepare for the upcoming Sunday Gospel , offering insight and encouragement to approach the Word of God prayerfully at the start of the new year. Sharon Doran — Host, Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran Sharon Doran discusses making Sacred Scripture...

LuElla D’Amico, professor, speaker, and writer, joins the Catholic Morning Show to share insights on the power of sacred reading and faithful formation. She reflects on how engaging Catholic texts helps believers encounter Christ more fully and live their faith intentionally. #CatholicReading #FaithFormation #LuEllaDAmico #GrowInFaith Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Bake...

Fr. Thomas Loya and Fr. Bruce Riebe from the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma join the Catholic Morning Show to explore the theological and liturgical meaning of January 1st. Their conversation highlights how Eastern Catholic traditions enrich the universal Church’s understanding of Christ and the saints. #ByzantineCatholic #EasternCatholic #StBasilTheGreat #LiturgicalYear Credits: Produced, Ed...

Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Thomas Loya & Fr. Bruce Riebe — Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma Fr. Thomas Loya and Fr. Bruce Riebe join the show to reflect on the January 1st Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord and St. Basil the Great . They explain the significance of this feast within the Byzantine Catholic tradition and how it helps Catholics understand Christ’s full humanity, co...

Lydia Taylor Davis, spokesperson and strategic partnerships advisor for Students for Life of America, joins the show to discuss a recent campus tour. She reflects on how young Catholics are engaging peers on life issues and building a culture of life rooted in truth and love. #StudentsForLife #ProLifeGenZ #CultureOfLife #CatholicYouth Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Bake...