The Catholic Morning Show

Parishioner John Oven of St. Mary Magdalen in Bloomfield, IA, joins the show to discuss the significance of First Saturday Devotions, as featured in The Catholic Messenger. He explains the history, intention, and spiritual fruit of this devotion in Catholic life.
Read more: https://catholicmessenger.net/2026/01/first-saturday-devotions/

#FirstSaturdayDevotions #MarianDevotion #CatholicSpirituality

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Mother Petra of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery joins the Catholic Morning Show to talk about a new film that offers a contemplative vision of prayer and interior life. The film Sighs Too Deep for Words helps viewers encounter God in silence, longing, and surrender.
Learn more: https://www.christthebridegroom.org/

#PrayerLife #ContemplativePrayer #CatholicFilm

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Deacon Randy Kiel of Christ the King Parish in Des Moines offers a thoughtful reflection on the upcoming Sunday readings from the liturgical cycle. His message invites Catholics to grow in faith through deeper engagement with God’s Word.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm

#SundayReflection #OrdinaryTime #CatholicScripture

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On today’s Catholic Morning Show:

Deacon Randy Kiel — Christ the King Parish, Des Moines
Deacon Randy Kiel offers a reflection on the First and Second Mass readings for the upcoming Sunday — the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time — helping listeners prepare their hearts and minds for Sunday worship.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm

Mother Petra — Christ the Bridegroom Monastery
Mother Petra joins the show to discuss a new film on prayer titled Sighs Too Deep for Words, produced by Christ the Bridegroom Monastery. The film invites viewers into a deeper exp...

John Huynh, Director of Social Justice for the Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities, joins the show for a thoughtful conversation on the Catholic understanding of marriage and family.

He shares how parents shape society by teaching their children how to love, show mercy, and recognize the dignity of every person, making the family the first and most important classroom.

Learn more about the Diocese of Des Moines:
https://www.dmdiocese.org/

Learn more about Catholic Charities:
https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org/

#CatholicFamily #MarriageAndFamily #HumanDignity #CatholicSocialTeaching #CatholicCharities #DioceseOfDesMoines #CatholicMorningShow<...

Fr. Dan Guenther, retired priest of the Diocese of Sioux City and State Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus in Iowa, joins the show to talk about his ministry with the Knights and the spiritual mission of the organization.

He also highlights an exciting pilgrimage to Italy taking place this November for Knights throughout the state.

Learn more about the Iowa Knights of Columbus here:
https://www.iowakofc.org/

For pilgrimage information, email Fr. Guenther at frguenther@gmail.com or speak with your parish Grand Knight.

#KnightsOfColumbus #CatholicPilgrimage #IowaKnights #CatholicBrotherhood...

Today’s episode of The Catholic Morning Show features two meaningful conversations about faith in action and the foundations of Catholic social teaching.

First, Fr. Dan Guenther, retired priest of the Diocese of Sioux City and Iowa Knights of Columbus State Chaplain, explains his ministry with the Knights and invites listeners to learn more about the Knights’ November pilgrimage to Italy.

Learn more about the Iowa Knights of Columbus:
https://www.iowakofc.org/
Questions about the pilgrimage? Email Fr. Guenther at frguenther@gmail.com or contact your parish Grand Knight.

Then, John...

Kelly Bunkers and Misty Hade join the Catholic Morning Show to preview the Green Gala at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ankeny, a community event focused on fellowship, fun, and supporting parish ministries. They invite listeners to save the date and participate in this parish celebration.

#GreenGala #ParishLife #AnkenyCatholics

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Carrie Potter (Program Manager) and Bobbi Jo Smith (Director of Development & Marketing) join the Catholic Morning Show to talk about Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, the reality of exploitation in society, and how Catholic Charities is advocating for survivors and educating the public.
Learn more: https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org

#HumanTraffickingAwareness #CatholicCharities #EndTrafficking

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Carrie Potter & Bobbi Jo Smith — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Des Moines
Carrie Potter (Program Manager) and Bobbi Jo Smith (Director of Development & Marketing) join the show to discuss Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January) and how Catholic Charities is responding to exploitation in our communities. They share signs of trafficking, ways to help survivors, and how individuals and parishes can participate in awareness and prevention efforts.
Learn more: https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org

Kelly Bunkers & Misty Hade — St. Luke the Evangelist, Ankeny
Parishioners Kelly Bunkers and Misty...

Jonna Schuster of Catholic Revival Ministries previews the Feb 1–3 Pre-Lenten mission taking place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, Iowa — an event filled with dynamic teaching, prayer, and opportunities for spiritual renewal.
Event info: https://stpatrickcommunity.com/

#LentenMission #CatholicRevival #PrepareForLent

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Dr. Dan Ryan, President of Dowling Catholic High School, discusses the ambitious Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign, which seeks to raise $76 million for modernizing campus spaces and strengthening Catholic education in West Des Moines.
More info: https://www.dowlingcatholic.org/campaign

#CatholicSchools #FaithInEducation #DowlingCatholic

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Today, on The Catholic Morning Show:

Dr. Dan Ryan — President, Dowling Catholic High School
Dr. Dan Ryan discusses Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future, the capital campaign at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, aimed at uplifting facilities to serve future generations of faith-centered leaders. This campaign will modernize learning, worship, and community spaces while preserving a tradition of excellence in Catholic education.

Joe Stopulos — Host of Man Up! on Iowa Catholic Radio
Joe Stopulos stops by with a preview of the 9 a.m. Man Up! program, offering insight into how...

Deacon Mark Campbell, Executive Director of Iowa Catholic Radio, reports live from the 2026 National March for Life — the largest annual pro-life event in the United States. He describes the energy, witness, and Catholic presence at this powerful moment of prayer, march, and advocacy.
Learn more:
https://marchforlife.org

#MarchForLife2026 #LifeIsAGift #ProLifeWitness

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Mary Ann Kuharski, Executive Director of Pro-Life Across America, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss how pro-life advocacy can take shape across communities, in public spaces, and through cultural outreach.
Learn more:
https://prolifeacrossamerica.org

#ProLifeAcrossAmerica #ProLifeMovement #CultureOfLife

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Deacon Ned Willkom from All Saints Catholic Parish (Boyd-Stanley-Cadott, WI) joins the Catholic Morning Show for his weekly Gospel chat, highlighting key themes and spiritual take-aways from the upcoming Sunday readings.

#SundayGospel #CatholicScripture

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On today’s Catholic Morning Show:

Deacon Ned Willkom — All Saints Catholic Parish, Boyd-Stanley-Cadott, WI
Deacon Ned Willkom opens the show with a Sunday Gospel Chat, helping listeners reflect on and prepare for the upcoming Sunday readings with insight rooted in Catholic tradition and practical discipleship.

Mary Ann Kuharski — Executive Director, Pro-Life Across America
Mary Ann Kuharski joins the show to share the mission of Pro-Life Across America, a national pro-life advocacy organization that promotes the dignity of human life through education, public witness, and outreach.
Learn more:
https://prolifeacrossamerica.org

J...

Dr. Jim Blessman and the Blessman International team join the Catholic Morning Show live from South Africa to discuss their mission of evangelization, education, and feeding programs. They share how mission teams participate directly in outreach while helping bring the Gospel to thousands of children and families each week.

#CatholicMission #BlessmanInternational #FaithInAction

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Dr. Jim Blessman and the Blessman International team join the Catholic Morning Show live from South Africa to discuss their mission of evangelization, education, and feeding programs. They share how mission teams participate directly in outreach while helping bring the Gospel to thousands of children and families each week.

#CatholicMission #BlessmanInternational #FaithInAction

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Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling, joins the Catholic Morning Show to reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s readings and how God’s Word calls us to conversion, hope, and mission.
📖 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012526.cfm

#SundayReadings #CatholicReflection #OrdinaryTime

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On today’s Catholic Morning Show:

Deacon Randy Kiel, M.A., founder of Kardia Counseling, offers a reflection on the First and Second Mass Readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, helping listeners enter more deeply into the upcoming Sunday liturgy.
📖 Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012526.cfm

Dr. Jim Blessman and the team from Blessman International join the show live from South Africa to share the experience and impact of mission work in Africa. They discuss how their ministry brings the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children and families through faith forma...

Emily Jaminet, author and speaker, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss holy habits from the Sacred Heart. Through a powerful story of a struggling couple, she illustrates how practical changes and intentional love can transform relationships.

#SacredHeart #CatholicMarriage #HolyHabits

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John Bishop, Founder of Forge, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss SEEK 2026 and what it reveals about the future of the Church. He shares insights into discipleship, leadership, and forming men and women for mission.

#SEEK2026 #CatholicRenewal #Discipleship

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John Bishop, Founder of Forge, joins the show to share reflections from his recent experience speaking at SEEK 2026. He discusses what he witnessed among young adults and how movements like SEEK are forming missionary disciples and renewing Catholic culture.

Emily Jaminet, wife, mother, author, and speaker, continues her conversation on holy habits from the Sacred Heart. She shares a powerful story of a couple who sought a “divorce blessing,” only to discover that healing their marriage began with addressing daily habits, prioritizing time together, and restoring order to their shared...

Amy Harryman, Outreach Coordinator for Pulse Life Advocates, joins the Catholic Morning Show to share details about the upcoming March for Life 2026 and ways individuals, families, and parishes can participate.

#MarchForLife #ProLifeMovement #DefendLife

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Leigh Snead, Fellow for The Catholic Association and co-host of Conversations with Consequences, discusses Infertile But Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive, a book that helps couples navigate infertility through faith and trust in God’s plan.
Learn more:
https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=infertile-but-fruitful

#InfertileButFruitful #CatholicMarriage #HopeInChrist

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On today’s Catholic Morning Show:

Leigh Snead, Fellow for The Catholic Association and co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show Conversations with Consequences, joins the show to discuss her new book, Infertile But Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive. Leigh shares how couples experiencing infertility can discover meaning, purpose, and spiritual fruitfulness rooted in faith.
Learn more:
https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=infertile-but-fruitful

Amy Harryman, Outreach Coordinator for Pulse Life Advocates, joins the show to talk about the upcoming March for Life 2026. She discusses why this annual witness remains vital and how...

Jason Shanks, President of the National Eucharistic Congress, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the upcoming 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and its role in the ongoing Eucharistic Revival in the United States.

#EucharisticPilgrimage #EucharisticRevival #CatholicFaith

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Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries and Director of Pine Hills Boys Camp, discusses A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father, a book designed to help men live intentionally and lead with faith.
Learn more:
https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/a-man-on-purpose/

#ManOnPurpose #CatholicMen #FaithAndFamily

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On today’s Catholic Morning Show:

Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries and Director of Pine Hills Boys Camp, joins the show to discuss his new book, A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father. Pete shares practical wisdom for men seeking to live intentional, faith-filled lives rooted in virtue and responsibility.
Learn more:
https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/a-man-on-purpose/

Joe Stopulos, host of Man Up! on Iowa Catholic Radio, stops by with a preview of the 9 a.m. Man Up! program, inviting listeners to continue the conversation on...

Renée Roden, journalist and editor for Roundtable, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the Vatican’s guidance on AI, ethics, and the future of technology in light of Catholic social teaching.

#FaithAndTechnology #VaticanTeaching #CatholicEthics

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Josefina Willkom, a senior at Ankeny Centennial, and Deborah Kesling, Food Pantry Program Manager for Catholic Charities, discuss efforts to honor and continue the legacy of Tom Leto through acts of service and generosity.

#FaithInAction #CatholicCharities #LegacyOfService

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Fr. Chris Reising, Pastor of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, provides spiritual and practical insight to help listeners prepare their hearts for Sunday worship.

#SundayGospel #CatholicScripture #PrepareForMass

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011826.cfm

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On today’s Catholic Morning Show:

Fr. Chris Reising, Pastor of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, offers Sunday Gospel Prep, helping listeners better understand and pray with the upcoming Gospel reading as they prepare for Mass.

Josefina Willkom, a senior at Ankeny Centennial High School, and Deborah Kesling, Food Pantry Program Manager at Catholic Charities, join the show to discuss Raising the Legacy of Tom Leto. They share how his life of generosity and service continues to impact the community through ongoing charitable efforts.

Renée Roden, freelance journalist covering religion and...

Dr. David Pinault, Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University, joins the show to talk about Earth Dragon Run, a work of spiritual entertainment published by Ignatius Press.
Learn more:
https://ignatius.com/earth-dragon-run-edrp/

#CatholicBooks #FaithAndCulture #SpiritualReading

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Adam Storey, Canon Lawyer for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins the Catholic Morning Show to break down the role of Cardinals from a canon law perspective, helping listeners better understand Church governance.

#CanonLaw #CatholicChurch #CollegeOfCardinals

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Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling and deacon at Christ the King Parish in Des Moines, offers a thoughtful reflection on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings.
Readings:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011826.cfm

#SundayReadings #OrdinaryTime #CatholicScripture

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On today’s Catholic Morning Show:

Deacon Randy Kiel, Deacon at Christ the King Parish in Des Moines and founder of Kardia Counseling, reflects on the First and Second Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. He offers spiritual insight to help listeners prepare their hearts for Sunday worship.
Readings:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011826.cfm

Adam Storey, Canon Lawyer for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins the show for a canon law conversation focused on the canonical role of Cardinals. He explains their responsibilities, authority, and role in the li...

Fr. Trevor Chicoine, Pastor and Rector of the Basilica of St. John, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss stepping into a historic pastoral role. He offers insight into leading a basilica parish and serving a community deeply rooted in faith and tradition.

#CatholicPriesthood #ParishLeadership #BasilicaOfStJohn

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John Gaffney, Team Director for Adult Evangelization and Leadership Formation in the Diocese of Des Moines, discusses how faith formation begins in the home and is strengthened through active parish involvement. His insights encourage parents to see themselves as the primary evangelists of their children.

#CatholicFamily #FaithAtHome #Discipleship

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