Sunday Gospel Prep with Fr. Chris Reising - 01/16/2026

Bishop John Keehner reflects on the significance of the Church’s Christmas season. He explains how living the liturgical calendar helps Catholics keep Christ at the center of their celebrations.

Austin Habash introduces Think Catholic’s new Summa in a Year podcast and explains its mission to bring St. Thomas Aquinas’ wisdom to everyday Catholics. He shares how faithful intellectual formation strengthens disciple…

Today’s Catholic Morning Show invites listeners to live the Christmas season more deeply through formation, men’s faith, and liturgical understanding. From a new “Summa in a Year” podcast to reflections on celebrating Ch…

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Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Matt Willkom LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to supp…

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Matt Willkom LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website. If you would like to supp…

Daniel Bielinski discusses his new film Hazel’s Heart, based on the true 1920 story of Hazel Miner’s heroic sacrifice during a severe blizzard. He explains why this story of courage, love, and endurance is especially mea…

Taylor McCabe, senior guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team, shares reflections on her role with the team and how her Catholic faith guides her through the demands of being a high-level student athlete. She…

Taylor McCabe, standout guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team, shares her journey as a student athlete and how her faith intersects with competition and daily life. Daniel Bielinski, writer/director/produce…

John O’Leary shares the real-life story that inspired the film Soul on Fire. His testimony reveals how faith and hope can triumph through suffering and adversity.

Yelena Popovic discusses her new film Moses the Black and the extraordinary conversion of St. Moses the Black. She explains why this ancient story speaks powerfully to modern audiences.

Today’s Catholic Morning Show highlights powerful stories of faith through film, testimony, and men’s ministry. From the witness of St. Moses the Black to a real-life story that inspired a major motion picture, listeners…

Renée Roden looks back at the most notable Vatican technology and communication stories of the year. She explores how media and technology continue to shape the Church’s global witness.

Abby Henderson shares details about a Live Nativity taking place this evening at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart in Ankeny. She also previews the parish’s Christmas Carol Festival on December 21st.

Fr. Chris Reising reflects on the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. His message invites listeners to prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas.