Clarifying the Vatican on Mary's titles of Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix - 11/04/2025
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Why the Cross Changes Everything - Robert Peek - 02/12/2026
Most Catholics wear a crucifix — but do we truly understand it? Robert Peek discusses St. Alphonsus Liguori’s classic meditation on Christ’s suffering and why devotion to the Cross is urgent today.
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/04/2025
Today on The Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Randy Kiel of Kardia Counseling explores how our human tendencies can shape the way we perceive God — and how learning the difference between reason and understanding brings us…
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Shepherding the Diocese: Bishop Joensen - 11/03/2025
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The Catholic Morning Show - 11/03/2025
Today on The Catholic Morning Show, we welcome Bishop William Joensen to share updates and stories from around the Diocese of Des Moines — moments of grace, growth, and mission that continue to strengthen our Catholic co…
Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment in Faith -- Leigh Snead -- 10/31/2025
Author and Catholic advocate Leigh Snead joins the show to share her personal journey and her new book, Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive. Leigh opens up about finding spiritual fruitful…
Samantha Fernholz — Designing Sacred Spaces -- 10/31/2025
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Fr. Chris Reising — All Souls Day -- Sunday Gospel Reflection
Fr. Chris Reising reflects on the Gospel for All Souls Day. Fr. Chris offers insight into how this passage calls us to deeper discipleship and genuine charity in our daily lives.
All Hallows’ Eve Reflections, Designing Sacred Spaces - 10/31/2025
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Dr. Dan Guernsey: Forming Missionary Educators for the Church - 10/30/2025
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Rose Walker: Discovering the Grotto of the Redemption - 10/30/2025
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Deacon Randy Kiel: Preparing for Sunday’s Word - 10/30/2025
Dcn. Randy Kiel guides us through the Gospel for next Sunday, helping listeners approach the readings with open hearts and discover how Scripture calls us to humility, service, and trust in God’s mercy.
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On today’s show we begin with Dcn. Randy Kiel offering a thoughtful reflection on next Sunday’s readings, inviting listeners to deepen their encounter with God’s Word. Then Rose Walker, Director of Operations at the Grot…
John Huynh: The Pope’s Call in Dilexi te — Love for the Poor - 10/29/2025
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Dr. Angela Costley: From Sinai to Rome - 10/29/2025
Dr. Angela Costley helps us explore how Catholic identity finds its roots in Jewish tradition, and how her book From Sinai to Rome guides readers to a richer understanding of what it means to be Catholic.