Catholic Women Now

Suzanne Sammons is wife and mother of seven children. The Jesse Tree has been a long time tradition in their home. Realizing that many may have heard of the Jesse Tree, but not the symbolism of each ornament, Suzanne wrote a book. She shares her wisdom with us today. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabia...

Melanie Shankle blogs at Big Mama. She has written four books and today we talk about her latest, Church of the Small Things. Do you think your ordinary, everyday life actually significant? Is it ok to be fulfilled by the simple acts of raising kids, working in an office and cooking chicken for dinner? Melanie has some things about all of this and more. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Af...

Jennifer Settles discovered through prayer the vocation God had planned for her. After years of singlehood, she began to consider the vocation of consecrated virgin. This not new in the church. Jennifer shares her journey and what the life of a consecrated virgin looks lived out in our culture. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afra...

Fr. Mike Schmitz puts on his ghostbusting vacuum and unpacks whether ghosts exists or other specters. Can souls still communicate with the living after they die? Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William J...

Show of ladies and gents ~ Bill Doneghey is an instructor at the Theology of the Body Institute. Today he joins us to talk about authentic masculinity. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man...

Pam Baker loves to run and loves her Catholic faith. She combined the two loves to create Faster Than The Pastor, a running program sanctioned by God. Pam her team organize 5K run/walks for churches, youth groups, pro life groups, etc https://www.fasterthanthepastorevents.com/ Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with...

It is the 100th anniversary from when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three peasant children in Fatima, Portugal. Today we give a historical perspective, what were the three secrets, and what does this mean for us today. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Mag...

As mothers, we want to activate the most powerful weapon imaginable to help our children succeed in their college-aged years. That weapon is prayer. ...Maribeth shares her wisdom in a deep and meaningful way through this time of transition by providing you with thought-provoking, faith-based, real-life applications to contemporary issues that you and your young adult may face during the exciting,...

Childbirth does rearrange the body! Stephanie and Stacy share some tips for shaping the muscles in the abdomen and pelvis floor. Diastasis recti abdominis is condition from pregnancy or rapid weight loss when the middle abdominal muscle fails to meet. We cover what to do to regain muscle alignment and strength from this occurrence. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian M...

We affectionately call the wisdom of Katie Patrizio, Katie's Quips. Today she unpacks mental prayer and discernment. Most often we go to prayer for answers. How do you know the voice of God in prayer? What is His will? Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder...

Dating is a failed experiment. Say what? Barbara explains why and how courtship is a better option. Our hearts were not made to be repeatedly broken. Each time a soul tie is made which holds our hearts back. Barbara will get you thinking differently about the dating culture of today. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spani...

Chris and Julie go unplugged aka no guests. It is us! We are talking about an age old question: Do you take your baby or toddler to Mass? It can be a challenge with the wiggles and antics of a toddler but to do? You see people doing it: leaving Mass early. We offer some charitable thoughts and insights to the Mass that change your understanding. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid wit...

Melissa was fourteen years old when she learned she was adopted as a failed abortion survivor. Melissa shares her journey of finding and forgiving her birth mom. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William J...

Katie Patrizio is a Catholic Women Now fav. Today she walks us through mental prayer. It sounds like a brain drain but actually is very contemplative and moving. Katie quotes St. Teresa of Avila that if you do fifteen minutes of mental prayer every day, you would become a saint! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish wi...

Did you every imagine your life story and then to have it changed suddenly? Deb Hadley's life was turned upside down when her daughter, Kaylie died suddenly. Deb was recovering from this sad loss when nine months later her only child, Tyler, died tragically in a car accident. Deb found herself in a spiritual fog when a woman from her church stopped by to pray with her. Life changed for her and now...

Emily and Michele have been friends since college. Realizing that faith filled friendships just don't happen, they saw a need to write about their own friendship. In this book, they introduce us to saints who were best friends, scripture, and virtues that enrich friendships. It is set up as study to be shared with friends and to make new friends. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid wi...

Being available may mean another thing to do or fit into packed schedule. Katie shares a new idea that affords freedom to our days. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopul...

Samantha started out as a liberal feminist until she stumbled into Catholic feminism. She discovered: “God was a much better feminist than me…. This wasn’t the modern feminist movement that also saw femininity as weak and championed women turning themselves into poor imitations of men. No, this breed of feminism challenged me to acknowledge that I wasn’t ‘just like the guys’ and that perhaps this...

Susan Tassone gives the latest on her new book, St. Faustina Prayer Book for Conversion of Sinners. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulos Sunday Dive with Katie Patriz...

A beautiful theme emerged for women attending the Well gathering. Lisa Schmidt is here to share the experience with us. Alicia von Stamwitz has written a series of books and today shares her Mother Mary: Inspires words from Pope Francis. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now w...

Anne Costas unfolds the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The are many ways to express devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Learn the history and significance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The messages of Jesus to St. Mary Margaret Alocoque of the immense love Jesus holds in His heart for you! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be No...

We have a eclectic show today. Cindy Schulte gives us guidelines for writing an insurance policy for the stay at home mom. Katy Farley shares her fun gatherings called the Catholic Beer Club. Here in Des Moines, young adults meet regularly at local pubs to discuss faith while enjoying a cold brew and good company of others. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada a...

Kasey was raised Methodist. It was when she met her future husband that being Catholic began to foster inside of her. Kasey's journey to the Catholic church was shaped by several miraculous events and and encounter with a holy priest, Fr. Grieving, on her wedding day. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabi...

Born to Soar is a beautiful prayer and Scripture journal experience that combines video-based online teaching with written reflection in order to gently coach you through an exploration of the truths of Scripture. Even if you’re learning about the Bible for the very first time, artist, veteran Scripture teacher and founder of Something Greater Ministries Melissa Overmyer will show you how to achie...

The Well seeks to bring women together through fostering spiritual friendships and strengthening communities. Lisa Schmidt gives the preview for this year's gathering for the Well this summer. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It...