The Catholic Morning show - 05/18/2026

The Catholic Morning show - 05/18/2026

Author: Iowa Catholic Radio May 18, 2026 Duration: 57:42
Deacon Mark Campbell fills in for Bo Bonner on the Catholic Morning Show alongside Alexia Baker and Ayden Pugh. The show opens with prayer for those impacted by severe Midwest weather and reflections on the seventh week of Easter. Dr. Dan Ryan, president of Dowling Catholic High School, joins the program to discuss the school’s $76 million campus expansion project, upcoming groundbreaking ceremony, and long-term vision for student life, safety, athletics, and faith formation. Later, Barbara Graham and Abby Fouch from Catholic Charities discuss Mental Health Awareness Month, the importance of integrating faith and mental health, and new counseling and grounding group resources available to the community. The show also includes local Iowa news, sports, severe weather updates, Saint of the Day reflections, and a preview of Man Up with Joe Stopulos.

The Catholic Morning Show from Iowa Catholic Radio invites you to start your day rooted in faith and focused on Christ. This daily podcast shares a message of lasting fulfillment in Jesus Christ, exploring how prayer, the Sacraments, family life, and the help of Mary and the saints shape an intimate relationship with Him. Each episode offers Christ-centered conversation grounded in the life of the Church, helping you bring the Gospel into your home, work, and relationships. Geared toward individuals and families seeking a deeper spiritual life, the podcast speaks to kids, parents, and everyone in between. Expect engaging stories, reflections, and practical encouragement that connect everyday experiences with timeless Catholic teaching. Join the journey, strengthen your faith, and listen episodes of The Catholic Morning Show to stay connected to Christ throughout your day.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Catholic Morning Show
Podcast Episodes
Magnifica Humanitas & the Catholic Call to Engage AI — Ana Munley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:17
Catholic influencer and digital creator Ana Munley joins Deacon Mark Campbell for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, and what it means for Catholics navigat…
The Last Communion of Saint Jerome — Fr. Basil Nixen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
Benedictine monk and author Fr. Basil Nixen joins Deacon Mark Campbell to explore the life, legacy, and Eucharistic devotion of Saint Jerome — one of the greatest fathers of the Latin Church. Drawing from his new book Th…
The Catholic Morning Show - 06/08/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:44
On this Monday's Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Mark Campbell explores the Eucharistic life of Saint Jerome with Benedictine monk and author Fr. Basil Nixen, whose new book uncovers the deep historical roots behind the le…
The Lives and Martyrdoms of Saints Peter and Paul — Jason Gale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:59
Jason Gale, Vice President of Content and Production at TAN Books, joins The Catholic Morning Show to introduce The Life and Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a newly translated eyewitness account by Saint Abdias…
The Catholic Morning Show - 06/05/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:14
On this episode of The Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Mark Campbell explores the transformative power of faith through three compelling conversations. Father Chris Reising of All Saints Parish in Des Moines delivers a pro…
Sacred Heart Consecration & The Norwalk Deanery – Fr. Dan Kirby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
Father Dan Kirby of Saint John the Apostle Parish in Norwalk joins Deacon Mark Campbell on the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the U.S. Bishops' national consecration of the country to the…
The Catholic Morning Show - 06/04/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:44
On today's Catholic Morning Show, Ed Van Buskirk continues his series on the Ten Commandments, diving deep into the Sixth Commandment and how reclaiming the sacred dignity of the human body leads to authentic joy and lov…