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The Catholic Morning Show
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Connecting Listeners to Christ. The Catholic Morning Show, a nationally known radio show conveys a message of lasting fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through prayer, the Sacraments, family life, and the help of Mary and the saints, We want to cultivate an intimate relationship with Jesus, and help others do the same. Join the Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7:00AM with Bo Bonner, Alexia Baker, Brady Grimm and Ayden Pugh.
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Katlyn Godwin: From Young Widow to Catholic Convert (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/24/2026
Yesterday00:57:40Tap to summarizeIn This Episode Deacon Mark Campbell sits in for Bo Bonner alongside Alexia Baker Fr. Dan Kirby (St. John the Apostle, Norwalk) previews the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel — the parable of the pearl of great price Katlyn Godwin, author of Under the Fig Tree: God's Faithfulness in Every Season, shares her journey from young widow to Catholic convert Fr. Nick Smith (St. Patrick's, Perry) offers the daily Gospel reflection on the parable of the sower Jeff Lukich, author of The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith, discusses his 40-year journey back to the Catholic Church Jeanne Thill previews this weekend's episode of Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Anne Marie Cox delivers Diocese of Des Moines news Mark Amadeo brings the Friday sports update Guest Highlights Katlyn Godwin will sign copies of Under the Fig Tree at Divine Treasures Catholic Book & Gift, 5701 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More info: divinetreasuresinc.net Learn more about Katlyn and her Desert Stories podcast: katlyngodwin.squarespace.com Jeff Lukich's The Long Way Home is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers: jefflukich.com Around the Diocese The Pilgrim Mary statue moves tomorrow from the Cathedral to Our Lady of the Americas Parish in Des Moines, where it will remain through August 4 A sensory-friendly Mass is offered this Sunday at 5 p.m. at St. Boniface Parish in Waukee Fr. Tim Fitzgerald and Fr. John Owusu-Agyemang mark their priesthood ordination anniversaries this weekend Mark Your Calendar Forge Hog Roast — Friday, August 1, 6–9 p.m. at Wills Family Orchard, Adel. Details: myforge.org Iowa Cubs Faith & Family Day — Sunday, August 2, gates open at noon with a pregame concert from First Encounter, first pitch at 1 p.m. More info: iowacubs.com St. Charbel Makhlouf, the "Miracle Monk of Lebanon," is honored as Saint of the Day (feast: July 24) Growing the Faith Tour Wrap-Up Iowa Catholic Radio closes out its three-night Growing the Faith Tour with Dr. Karlo Broussard, with stops in Spencer, Creston, and Pella. Missed part of today's show or want to share it? Visit IowaCatholicRadio.com #CatholicPodcast #CatholicFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #CatholicGrief #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #CatholicChurch #DesMoinesIowa #CatholicNews Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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40 Years Away: Jeff Lukich on Finding His Way Home to the Catholic Church – 07/24/2026
Yesterday00:12:28Tap to summarizeAbout This Conversation Jeff Lukich was born and raised Catholic in South Carolina but left the Church when he headed off to college at seventeen. Forty years later, on Christmas Eve 2022, he walked back into Mass and knew he was home. In this conversation, Jeff shares his return journey with Deacon Mark Campbell, the role of the Eucharist and Reconciliation in his reversion, how his wife's own conversion to Catholicism shaped their family, and practical advice for accompanying a loved one who has stepped away from the faith. About the Book Jeff's book, The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith – How I Found My Way Home, and How You Can Too, is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers. Learn more: jefflukich.com #CatholicPodcast #ReturnToFaith #FallenAwayCatholic #CatholicConversion #CatholicReversion #TheLongWayHome #CatholicChurch #FaithJourney #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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From Young Widow to Catholic Convert: Katlyn Godwin on Grief, Grace & Under the Fig Tree – 07/24/2026
Yesterday00:12:44Tap to summarizeAbout This Conversation Katlyn Godwin joins Deacon Mark Campbell to share the story behind her memoir, Under the Fig Tree: God's Faithfulness in Every Season. At 29, Katlyn lost her husband, Riley, in a car accident in the Des Moines metro, leaving her a young widow and single mother. She talks candidly about walking through grief, discovering God's faithfulness in the darkest season of her life, and how that journey eventually led her into the Catholic Church, remarriage to her husband Luke, and a renewed sense of purpose helping other grieving widows. Meet Katlyn in Person Katlyn will be signing copies of Under the Fig Tree at Divine Treasures Catholic Book & Gift, 5701 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, this Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More info: divinetreasuresinc.net More From Katlyn Katlyn also hosts the Desert Stories podcast, a space for the grieving community to share their own stories of loss and healing. Learn more: katlyngodwin.squarespace.com #CatholicPodcast #GriefAndFaith #WidowSupport #CatholicConversion #UnderTheFigTree #CatholicAuthor #FaithAfterLoss #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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From Harvard to a Monastery: Fr. Dan Kirby on Finding Your "Pearl of Great Price" – 07/24/2026
Yesterday00:05:22Tap to summarizeAbout This Conversation Ahead of Sunday's Gospel reading (Matthew 13:44–52, the parable of the pearl of great price), Fr. Dan Kirby joins Deacon Mark Campbell to help listeners prepare for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Kirby recalls a formative encounter from his seminary years at Conception Abbey: meeting Brother Dominic Maria Morgan, an elderly Benedictine brother and direct descendant of banker J.P. Morgan. A Harvard graduate with wealth, brains, and prospects, Brother Dominic walked away from a multi-million-dollar inheritance after converting to Catholicism and entering religious life — a living illustration of the Gospel's call to give up everything for the one pearl of great price. Fr. Kirby closes the segment with a blessing for listeners preparing for Mass this weekend. This Weekend's Readings The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) falls on July 26, 2026. The Gospel is Matthew 13:44–52. #CatholicPodcast #SundayGospel #CatholicHomily #PearlOfGreatPrice #CatholicPriesthood #FaithReflection #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicFaith Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Karlo Broussard: How to Evangelize Without Losing Your Peace (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/23/2026
2d ago00:48:18Tap to summarizeIn This Episode Bo Bonner and Alexia Baker host a full Thursday show: Deacon Randy Kiel's weekly Sunday readings preview, a conversation with Dr. Peter Howard on Archbishop Fulton Sheen's upcoming beatification, and a sit-down with Catholic Answers apologist Dr. Karlo Broussard as he wraps his three-day Growing the Faith tour in Iowa. Father Nick Smith also offers the day's Gospel reflection. Growing the Faith Tour Wraps Up in Pella Karlo Broussard's three-night Growing the Faith tour, presented with Iowa Catholic Radio, closes tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Mary's in Pella with the talk "Salvation Unveiled: A Catholic Perspective in Dialogue with Protestants." Previous stops included Sacred Heart in Spencer and Holy Spirit Parish in Creston. Registration and event details are available at IowaCatholicRadio.com. Fulton Sheen: Beatification, Conference, and Pilgrimage Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified September 24, 2026, in St. Louis. On the eve of that Mass, Dr. Peter Howard's Fulton Sheen Institute is hosting the "Fulton Sheen: American Saint" conference, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, featuring keynote speaker Arthur Brooks. Details and registration: FultonSheenConference.com. A companion pilgrimage led by Dr. Howard, Bishop Joseph Coffey, and Fr. Thomas Loya is also available: FultonSheenMovement.com. Sunday Readings Preview Deacon Randy Kiel previews the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52), focusing on Solomon's prayer for wisdom and what it means to be conformed to Christ. Full readings: USCCB.org. News, Sports, and Weather Tropical Storm Bertha is tracking toward East Texas; the FDA continues investigating a multi-state Cyclosporiasis outbreak; Chick-fil-A is notifying customers in Iowa of a June data breach; and the Iowa State Fair is a finalist in USA Today's Best State Fairs poll (voting open through July 26). RAGBRAI riders cover more than 83 miles from Marshalltown to Independence today, with the ride wrapping up in Dubuque on July 25. The Iowa Cubs are on the road in Gwinnett, and Des Moines can expect a sunny, 80-degree day with rain likely overnight. Around the Diocese Fr. David Polich celebrates the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination this Saturday with a tour of parishes he's served across the Diocese of Des Moines, including St. Patrick in Perry and Our Lady of the Americas. Read more in the Catholic Mirror: dmdiocese.org. Contests and Upcoming Events Enter now through August 9 for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Rod Stewart (Aug. 14), Alabama (Aug. 21), or Josiah Queen (Aug. 23) at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand — enter at IowaCatholicRadio.com. The Christ Our Life Catholic Conference returns September 26-27 at Casey's Center in Des Moines: ChristOurLifeIowa.com. And Forge hosts a men's hog roast Friday, July 31, at Wills Family Orchard: myforge.org. #CatholicPodcast #CatholicAnswers #KarloBroussard #FultonSheen #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicFaith #Evangelization #SundayReadings #CatholicNews Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Growing the Faith: Apologetics, Evangelization, and Answering Tough Questions | 07/23/2026 - Dr. Karlo Broussard
2d ago00:13:51Tap to summarizeThree Nights, Three Iowa Towns Karlo Broussard's Growing the Faith tour with Iowa Catholic Radio wraps up tonight, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Mary's in Pella with "Salvation Unveiled: A Catholic Perspective in Dialogue with Protestants." Earlier stops included Sacred Heart in Spencer and Holy Spirit Parish in Creston. What Evangelization Really Means Broussard describes evangelization as simply sharing your lived experience of Christ, and explains how leading with your own story — rather than an argument — breaks down psychological barriers in conversations about faith. Practical Advice for Everyday Catholics Broussard offers guidance for listeners who want to grow in evangelization and apologetics without formal training, including how to identify the questions and doubts worth bringing to prayer and study. Where to Find More From Karlo Karlo Broussard is a staff apologist for Catholic Answers: Catholic.com. Find his writing and speaking schedule at KarloBroussard.com, and subscribe to his new YouTube channel, Dr. Karlo Broussard. #CatholicAnswers #KarloBroussard #Apologetics #Evangelization #CatholicPodcast #GrowingTheFaith #CatholicFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #PrepareTheWay Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Fulton Sheen's Beatification: Inside the Conference and Pilgrimage | 07/23/2026 - Dr. Peter Howard
2d ago00:10:43Tap to summarizeAbout the Conference "Fulton Sheen: American Saint" runs September 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Hotel — the day before Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification Mass on September 24. Register and find full details at FultonSheenConference.com. Who's Speaking Keynote speaker Arthur Brooks, who wrote the foreword to Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence, headlines a lineup of speakers whose lives have been shaped by Fulton Sheen's ministry. The Pilgrimage Option A companion pilgrimage, led by Dr. Howard, Bishop Joseph Coffey, and Fr. Thomas Loya, includes conference access and beatification tickets. Learn more at FultonSheenMovement.com. How to Register Full conference and pilgrimage registration details, pricing, and schedules are available at both websites above. #FultonSheen #CatholicPodcast #Beatification2026 #ArchbishopSheen #CatholicHistory #ArthurBrooks #CatholicConference #IowaCatholicRadio #EWTN Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Solomon's Wish and the Wisdom We All Need | 07/23/2026 - Deacon Randy Kiel
2d ago00:04:30Tap to summarizeThis Week's Readings Deacon Randy Kiel previews the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Romans 8:28-30; and Matthew 13:44-52. Full text of the readings: USCCB.org. Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom God appears to Solomon in a dream and offers him anything he asks for. Rather than riches or long life, Solomon requests an understanding heart to govern God's people justly — and Deacon Randy unpacks why that request pleased God so much. Romans 8 and the Catholic Understanding of God's Plan Deacon Randy addresses a commonly misunderstood passage, explaining how Catholic theology reads St. Paul's language of being "predestined" as an invitation to conformity with Christ rather than a doctrine of fixed predestination. About Deacon Randy Kiel Deacon Randy Kiel is a permanent deacon at Christ the King Parish in Des Moines and a licensed professional counselor with Kardia Counseling. He joins the show every Thursday to preview the upcoming Sunday's Mass readings. #SundayReadings #CatholicMass #DeaconRandyKiel #CatholicPodcast #KingSolomon #RomansChapter8 #CatholicFaith #DailyGospel #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Emily Jaminet: 5 Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Your Summer (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/22/2026
3d ago00:52:29Tap to summarizeIn This Episode Bo Bonner marks the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene and welcomes two guests: Catholic Mirror columnist Monica Pugh, celebrating a national award, and bestselling author Emily Jaminet, sharing five ways to keep Christ at the center of summer. Monica Pugh: Catholic Mirror "On Prayer" Columnist Wins National Honor Monica Pugh, Director of Faith Formation at St. John the Apostle Parish in Norwalk, joins the show to talk about her "On Prayer" column for the Diocese of Des Moines' Catholic Mirror, which recently earned an honorable mention in the 2026 Catholic Media Awards. Monica shares the story behind this month's column on Saint Mary Magdalene, why she writes with vulnerability about prayer, and why local Catholic media matters. Read her column and subscribe to the Catholic Mirror: https://www.dmdiocese.org/catholic-mirror Emily Jaminet: 5 Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Your Summer Sacred Heart Enthronement Network executive director and bestselling author Emily Jaminet returns with practical, family-tested ways to stay close to Christ when summer schedules get hectic: Invest in faith-filled friendships Make Sunday the highlight of the week Rediscover the rhythm of prayer Build relationships through hospitality and service Embrace holy rest Learn more about Emily's ministry: https://www.welcomehisheart.com/ Her books and speaking: https://www.emilyjaminet.com/ Growing the Faith of Iowa Tour: Two Nights Left Catholic apologist Karlo Broussard wraps up his three-city tour with Iowa Catholic Radio: Tonight, Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. — Holy Spirit Parish, Creston (heard on 90.9 FM): "Living Life to the Fullest: A Compass for Human Happiness" Tomorrow, Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. — St. Mary's, Pella (heard on 105.3 FM): "Salvation Unveiled: A Catholic Perspective in Dialogue with Protestants" Both events are free. Register: Creston: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/karlo-broussard-2026-event-creston Pella: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/karlo-broussard-2026-event-pella Win Tickets to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand Iowa Catholic Radio is giving away 15 pairs of tickets (5 per concert) to the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand — winner's choice of Rod Stewart, Alabama, or Josiah Queen. No purchase or donation necessary; must be 18 or older. Enter now through August 9; winners announced August 10 on The Catholic Morning Show. Not affiliated with or sponsored by the Iowa State Fair or the artists. Enter here: https://media.iowacatholicradio.com/iowastatefair2026/ Also in This Episode Saint of the Day: the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, "Apostle to the Apostles" A Gospel reflection from Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of Saint Patrick's, Perry News with Ayden Pugh: a short-term government funding bill, Tropical Storm Bertha, and Iowa breweries' medal wins at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship (Flix Brewhouse, Confluence Brewing Co., Full Fledged Brewing Co., and Marto Brewing Co. all took gold, while Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. of Decorah earned three golds and ranked 7th nationally) Sports with Mark Amadeo: Iowa high school softball, the Iowa Cubs, and MLB scores Diocese of Des Moines news with Anne Marie Cox, including a weekly Byzantine Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 11 a.m. at All Saints Church in Des Moines A preview of Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio on the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 13:44-52) ahead of the show's 200th episode: https://www.sundaydive.com/ #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #CatholicPodcast #EmilyJaminet #SacredHeart #MaryMagdalene #CatholicFaith #KarloBroussard #IowaStateFair #CatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Emily Jaminet: 5 Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Your Summer - 07/22/2026
3d ago00:11:40Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes About Emily Jaminet Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network Bestselling author of "Secrets of the Sacred Heart" and co-author of "The Friendship Project," "Divine Mercy for Moms," "Pray Fully," and "Our Friend Faustina" Monthly guest on The Catholic Morning Show 5 Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Your Summer Invest in faith-filled friendships — try a weekly "Friendship Friday" Make Sunday Mass the highlight of the week, even while traveling Rediscover a daily rhythm of prayer, from the Morning Offering to a family Rosary Build relationships through hospitality and service Embrace holy rest as part of a holy life, not an afterthought Find More From Emily Sacred Heart Enthronement Network: https://www.welcomehisheart.com/ Books, speaking, and ministry updates: https://www.emilyjaminet.com/ #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #EmilyJaminet #SacredHeart #CatholicSummer #HolyRest #CatholicFamily #FaithFilledFriendships Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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