The Catholic Morning Show

Updates from the Diocese of Des Moines Insights from Bishop Joensen’s pastoral work Encouragement for Catholics to live their faith boldly How the diocese continues to grow in faith and mission   Diocese of Des Moines   #BishopJoensen #DesMoinesDiocese #CatholicMorningShow #FaithInAction #CatholicLeadership #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Br...

Bishop William Joensen — Updates and insights from the Diocese of Des Moines. Kristan Hawkins — The growing Pro-Life Generation and the impact of Students for Life.   Diocese of Des Moines Students for Life of America   #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #BishopJoensen #ProLifeGeneration #StudentsForLife #FaithInAction #CatholicLeadership #DefendLife Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ay...

Leigh’s journey to writing Infertile but Fruitful Discovering God’s call to fruitfulness beyond motherhood Embracing a life of faith and generosity Hope and healing through the Church Links: Buy the Book – Sophia Institute Press About Leigh Snead – The Catholic Association   #InfertileButFruitful #CatholicWomen #FaithAndHope #CatholicBooks #SophiaInstitutePress #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRa...

Samantha’s story: wife, mother, and architect of sacred spaces What makes church architecture uniquely Catholic Her recent work at St. Cecilia’s in Ames The spiritual dimension of design and beauty   #CatholicArchitecture #SacredSpaces #FaithAndBeauty #ChurchDesign #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio     Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.  ...

Show Notes: Reflection by Fr. Chris Reising How love is the foundation of all the commandments Living out love in practical, daily ways Praying for the Dead Links: USCCB Sunday Readings #SundayGospel #FrChrisReising #LoveGodLoveNeighbor #CatholicFaith #GospelReflection #IowaCatholicRadio     Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can fol...

Fr. Chris Reising — Reflection on the upcoming Sunday Gospel (Mark 12:28b–34). Samantha Fernholz — Designing churches and sacred architecture. Leigh Snead — Infertile but Fruitful , her story of hope and spiritual motherhood. Links: USCCB Sunday Readings Infertile but Fruitful – Sophia Institute Press About Leigh Snead – The Catholic Association   #CatholicMorningShow #AllHallowsEve #SundayGospel...

Dr. Dan Guernsey, Associate Professor of Education and Director of the M.Ed. in Catholic Educational Leadership at Ave Maria University, discusses the new online course “The Foundations and Future of Catholic Education.” He shares how the program supports educators and Catholic school leaders in forming minds and hearts for Christ. 👉 Course link: The Pursuit of Wisdom – Catholic Education #Cathol...

Rose Walker, Director of Operations at the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa, joins us to share the story behind this extraordinary Catholic site of prayer, art, and spiritual renewal. 👉 Learn more: Grotto of the Redemptio #CatholicMorningShow #GrottoOfTheRedemption #RoseWalker #PilgrimageSite #CatholicFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #FaithAndArt Credits: Produced, Edited, and...

Dcn. Randy Kiel, M.A., founder of Kardia Counseling, prepares the faithful for the upcoming Sunday readings from the USCCB Lectionary, offering insight into how God speaks through the Word and invites deeper conversion. 👉 Upcoming Sunday readings: USCCB Readings Calendar #CatholicMorningShow #SundayReadings #DcnRandyKiel #FaithReflection #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #ScripturePreparation C...

Dcn. Randy Kiel , founder of Kardia Counseling, joins us to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel readings from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Lectionary, helping listeners prepare their hearts for worship and service. 👉 Read the upcoming Sunday readings: USCCB Readings Calendar Rose Walker , Director of Operations at the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa, shares the h...

John Huynh, Executive Director of Faith Journey, joins us to discuss Dilexi te , the first major teaching document of Pope Leo XIV, which emphasizes that faith must be lived through love for the poor and vulnerable. 👉 Read the full exhortation: Dilexi te – Vatican #CatholicMorningShow #JohnHuynh #DilexiTe #PopeLeoXIV #LoveForThePoor #CatholicSocialTeaching #FaithInAction #CatholicPodcast   Credit...

Dr. Angela Costley, PhD, co-editor of From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity and the Catholic Church , joins us to unpack how embracing our Jewish roots deepens our Catholic faith. 👉 Learn more: From Sinai to Rome – Amazon #CatholicMorningShow #AngelaCostley #FromSinaiToRome #CatholicRoots #JewishIdentity #CatholicBooks #CatholicFaith #CatholicPodcast   Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden...

Dr. Angela Costley, PhD, co-editor of From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity and the Catholic Church (Amazon link below), joins us to discuss how Catholics can embrace their Jewish heritage in Christ and live out a more integrated, grounded faith. 👉 Book link: From Sinai to Rome – Amazon John Huynh, Executive Director of Faith Journey, previews the new apostolic exhortation by Pope Leo XIV titled Di...

Nelcy discusses her work as Program Manager for Catholic Charities’ Domestic Violence team and the vital services offered for victims and families seeking safety and healing. 👉 Catholic Charities Council Bluffs Advocacy Services #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #DomesticViolenceAwareness #CatholicCharities #FaithInAction #HopeAndHealing #ServeWithLove #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Ed...

Deacon Mark shares stories from Iowa Catholic Radio’s journey through 2025—its milestones, outreach, and the faith-filled people behind it all. 👉 iowacatholicradio.com #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #FaithInAction #CatholicMedia #CommunityImpact #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook,...

Deacon Mark Campbell, Executive Director of Iowa Catholic Radio, looks back at the growth, challenges, and mission-driven work happening across our network this year. 👉 Iowa Catholic Radio Then, Nelcy Vargas, Program Manager on the Domestic Violence team for Catholic Charities of Council Bluffs, brings attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the critical support Catholic Charities prov...

Gracie Jagla joins us to talk about her latest picture book If the Pope Had a Puppy (OSV Kids). The book invites children to imagine a playful journey through the Vatican and Roman landmarks — while introducing them to the wonder of the Church’s story. 👉 Book details: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/if-the-pope-had-a-puppy.html #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #GracieJagla #IfThePopeH...

Janelle Kerr and Jenna Bower of Holy Trinity Catholic School discuss the 48th Annual Beaverdale Holiday Boutique in Des Moines (Fri Nov 14 & Sat Nov 15). They share how the event not only supports the school but becomes a faith-filled gathering of artisans, families, and parish life. 👉 More information: https://holytrinitydm.org/beaverdale-holiday-boutique/ #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio...

Today’s show features three insightful guests: Janelle Kerr & Jenna Bower discuss the 2025 Beaverdale Holiday Boutique hosted by Holy Trinity Catholic School (Des Moines) on Fri–Sat Nov 14–15 — a beloved parish event bringing faith, service and community together via artisans, craftsmen and family-friendly fun. 👉 More info: https://holytrinitydm.org/beaverdale-holiday-boutique/ Joe Stopulos , hos...

Dr. Grace Hamman, author of Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life , discusses how the beauty of medieval thought can refresh our understanding of virtue and sin in modern life. 👉 Get the book: Amazon 👉 More from Grace Hamman: Old Books with Grace Podcast   #CatholicMorningShow #GraceHamman #AskOfOldPaths #MedievalVirtues #CatholicBooks #FaithAndCulture #CatholicS...

Hosts Bo Bonner and Elise Kerr reflect on the significance of King Charles III joining Pope Francis in prayer — a moment five centuries in the making. They explore how faith leaders’ gestures of humility can model hope and healing for divided Christians and inspire renewed dialogue between the Catholic and Anglican Churches. #CatholicMorningShow #BoBonner #EliseKerr #KingCharlesIII #PopeFrancis #C...

Fr. Chris Reising, Pastor at Christ the King Parish, offers a reflection on this Sunday’s readings: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14. He invites listeners to see how true humility—not pride or performance—opens the way to God’s mercy and justification. 👉 Read the full readings at USCCB.org #CatholicMorningShow #FrChrisReising #SundayGospel #30thSundayOrdinaryTime #Cathol...

In this episode: Fr. Chris Reising shares a Gospel reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14), exploring humility, mercy, and God’s attentive justice. Bo Bonner & Elise Kerr discuss King Charles III’s historic prayer with the Pope — the first such act of unity between the Anglican and Catholic churches in half a millennium — and wha...

Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling, joins us for a Gospel preparation segment focusing on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time readings (Lectionary 150). The First Reading from Sirach highlights that “the prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds” and that God hears the cry of the widow and orphan. USCCB The Gospel echoes the theme with a vivid call to humility and service. Deacon Randy help...

Adam Storey , Vice Chancellor for Canonical Affairs for the Diocese of Des Moines , joins us for his monthly visit to discuss an extraordinary event in the life of the local Church: the consecration of the first hermit of the Diocese of Des Moines . Adam explains what it means to live as a consecrated hermit in the Catholic Church — a vocation rooted in silence, prayer, and communion with God for...