Mater Dei Radio

The Morning Blend

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Tune in to Mater Dei Radio's Morning Blend each weekday from 7 – 9 a.m. as for the best in Catholic interviews, music, new and prayers. Whether you’re in the car, at home getting ready for the day, or already at work – there’s no better way to start your day. Produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

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Homily Highlight from Msgr. Gerard O'Connor 20.01.2026 10:29

Today's Homily Highlight is from Msgr. Gerard O'Connor, Rector at St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Po...

Tech Tuesday with Sarah Kuenzi 20.01.2026 9:10

Our Digital Media Manger, Sara Kuenzi is back on The Morning Blend. Find out who is our "Parish of the Week". And enjoy a cup of Tea with Tolkien. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a produ...

The Conversion of St. Paul with Steve Ray 20.01.2026 22:56

St. Paul had a and incredible impact on not only our Catholic faith but also the world. And it all started with his conversion. Steve Ray is back on The Morning Blend to tell us more. The Catholic Convert . Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past epi...

Tea With Tolkien 19.01.2026 14:38

From the creator of Tea with Tolkien, Into the Heart of Middle-earth is a heartfelt exploration of how the timeless themes and values of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth can inspire and transform our everyday lives. Kaitlyn Facista is the author and talks with Sara about her book and how each of us can become a Hobbit at Heart. More information can be found on her webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Bl...

12 Rules for Manliness with Bear Woznick 19.01.2026 10:01

Bear Woznick is back with Brian to cover chapter 9 of his book, The Rule of Fitness. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

January 16: Full Show 16.01.2026 1:59:44

Get a jumpstart on the weekend with The Morning Blend. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Consecration to the Holy Family 16.01.2026 18:36

Fr. Donal Calloway and Scott Smith have teamed up again. Their new book is 33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Scott Smith joins The Morning Blend to tell you more. Purchase a copy from Marian Press. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and m...

How to Retire in 2026 with Ashley Micciche 16.01.2026 10:42

We begin a 2-part series with Ashley Micciche on the 10 important things to remember if you plan on retiring in 2026. True North Retirement Advisors. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a pr...

January 15: Full Show 15.01.2026 1:59:45

Start your day with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian get your day going with the joy of our Catholic faith. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland...

Pro-life Activities in the Archdiocese of Portland 15.01.2026 19:41

Sarah Livingstone is back on The Morning Blend to tell us about the pro-life activities coming up this year. Office of Pro-life. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei...

Day of Equipping with Ryan Mainard 15.01.2026 9:57

Ryan Mainard is the Assistant Director of the Office for the Mission of Catholic Education. They are partnering with the John Paul II Healing Center to offer a Day of Equipping. Online Registration. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or...

January 14: Full Show 14.01.2026 1:59:45

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and start your day with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian have the latest news, sports, and great interviews that will make your morning commute easy. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this po...

American Catholic History: John Neumann 14.01.2026 9:25

Tom and Noelle Crowe are back with another American Catholic History lesson. Today they tell you about John Neumann Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Por...

Time of Praise with Dina Marie Hale 14.01.2026 18:20

Coming off of the Christmas celebrations, Dina Marie tells us how to use these weeks of Ordinary Time to strengthen your faith. And how to focus on The Cross this Lenten season. More information can be found on her webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look...

January 13: Full Show 13.01.2026 1:59:45

Get your day started with The Morning Blend on Mater Day Radio. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Homily Highlight from Fr. John Henderson 13.01.2026 11:43

Today's Homily Highlight is from Fr. John Henderson, Pastor at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Portland. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Ore...

Tech Tuesday with Sarah Kuenzi 13.01.2026 10:41

Sarah Kuenzi is back on The Morning Blend with a new year of "Parish of the Week". Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

January 12: Full Show 12.01.2026 1:59:45

Time to start a new week with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian catch you up on all the latest news from the weekend and get your day started right. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a p...

January 9: Full Show 12.01.2026 1:59:45

Friday Fun on The Morning Blend. Get your day started with Brenda and Brian on Mater Dei Radio. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Baptism of the Lord with Fr. John Marshall 09.01.2026 8:35

Fr. John Marshall joins The Morning Blend to talk about the Baptism of the Lord. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

January 8: Full Show 08.01.2026 1:59:45

Time to start your day with The Morning Blend. This morning Brenda and Brian are feeling very productive. See if it carries though the whole show. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a produ...

A Time of Praise with Miriam Marston 08.01.2026 10:02

There are just a few weeks between the end of the celebration of Christmas and the beginning of Lent. Miriam Marston joins The Morning Blend to share how you can use these weeks to give "praise" to God. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episode...

January 7: Full Show 07.01.2026 1:59:45

Get ready for your morning cup of The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian get your day started with great interviews, latest news, and the best Catholic music. Pope Leo give us tips on how to keep 2025 Jubilee year alive throughout the new year. It's all on today's show. List of Catholic New Year's resolutions from FOCUS. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show...

American Catholic History: Annie Moore 07.01.2026 10:27

Tom and Noelle Crowe are back with another American Catholic History lesson. Today they tell you about the first immigrant to come to the U.S. through Ellis Island, Annie Moore. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast...

January 6: Full Show 06.01.2026 1:59:48

Start your morning with joy and The Morning Blend. Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door, get all the latest updates on today's show. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater De...