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The Catholic Morning Show

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.2017-2026 Iowa Catholic Radio Christianity Hourly Parenting & Families Politics & Government Relationships Spirituality
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  • The Catholic Morning Show – 06/26/2026

    The Catholic Morning Show – 06/26/2026
    Jun 26 2026
    Sam Halligan hosts his final Friday show alongside Alexia Baker and Brady Grimm before Bo Bonner returns Monday, delivering Catholic news, sports, weather, and three standout conversations. Sunday Gospel Reflection — Fr. Nick Stark Fr. Nick Stark breaks open this Sunday's Gospel, warning against the cultural default of "moralistic therapeutic deism" — a term coined in 2005 by sociologists Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton — and calling listeners to anchor true goodness in a real relationship with Jesus Christ rather than vague niceness. Biking for Babies — Todd Clancy Todd Clancy, board member at Martha's House of Hope, previews the Biking for Babies Central Iowa Ride on Saturday, June 27 at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1102 NW Weigel Dr., Ankeny. Choose a family-friendly 5-mile ride, a mid-distance ride, or the long route on the High Trestle Trail. Proceeds stay local, supporting Innervisions Healthcare, Agape Pregnancy Resource Center, Ruth Harbor, and Martha's House of Hope. Register or volunteer at bikingforbabies.com or IowaCatholicRadio.com/events. Everyday Mission — Dan DeMatte Dan DeMatte, founder and executive director of Damascus, shares how a small Catholic youth camp grew into a national missionary movement reaching roughly 50,000 people a year, and offers practical encouragement to love like Jesus right where you are. Learn more at damascus.net. Also This Weekend Jeanne Thill previews "Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen," airing 8 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Sam also notes the Forge Hog Roast (couples event) on Thursday, July 31, 6–9 p.m. at the Wills Family Orchard — details at myforge.org/events. Listen live or stream past episodes at IowaCatholicRadio.com or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicPodcast #CatholicRadio #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #Catholic #Catholicism #ProLife #Evangelization #Damascus #BikingForBabies Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here 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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    58 mins
  • From Encounter to Mission: Becoming an Everyday Missionary – Dan DeMatte – 06/26/2026

    From Encounter to Mission: Becoming an Everyday Missionary – Dan DeMatte – 06/26/2026
    Jun 26 2026
    Dan DeMatte, founder and executive director of Damascus, joins guest host and former Damascus missionary Sam Halligan for a conversation on mission, discipleship, and revival in the Church. Key Highlights The origin of Damascus — from youth ministry done in community to a national movement built on encounter with JesusWhy Damascus says they're "not camp people who talk about Jesus, but Jesus people who run camp ministry," using camps to draw middle schoolers and high schoolers into life-changing encounterThe scope today: roughly 450 full-time summer missionaries serving campers across Ohio, Michigan, and Maryland, plus year-round retreats, a worship collective, and traveling speakers — reaching an estimated 50,000 people annuallyHow the Church after Vatican II emphasized the universal call to holiness, and why Damascus aims to add the equally essential call to missionA practical challenge for every listener: love like Jesus in your home, workplace, and community; ask questions, truly listen, and then share the name of Jesus Learn more, listen to the podcast, and connect with Damascus at damascus.net. #Damascus #CatholicMissionary #Evangelization #CatholicPodcast #IowaCatholicRadio #DanDeMatte #Discipleship #Catholic #NewEvangelization #Catholicism Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here 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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    11 mins
  • Biking for Babies: Ride to Defend Life Across Central Iowa – Todd Clancy – 06/26/2026

    Biking for Babies: Ride to Defend Life Across Central Iowa – Todd Clancy – 06/26/2026
    Jun 26 2026
    Todd Clancy — board member at Martha's House of Hope — shares the story and mission of Biking for Babies and invites listeners to ride or volunteer. Event Details What: Biking for Babies Central Iowa RideWhen: Saturday, June 27 (Mass and check-in begin the morning; the show referenced a 7 a.m. start)Where: St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1102 NW Weigel Dr., Ankeny, IA 50023Routes: 5-mile family ride, a mid-distance ride, and a long route on the flat, car-free High Trestle Trail (to Woodward and back)Local impact: Proceeds support InnerVisions Healthcare, Agape Pregnancy Resource Center, Ruth Harbor, and Martha's House of Hope The Bigger Picture Founded about 16 years ago after its founders took to heart St. John Paul II's words, "Woe to you who do not defend life," Biking for Babies now sends roughly 90–100 young missionaries on a national ride of about 600 miles in six days, distributing over $400,000 last year to more than 90 pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes nationwide. Register or volunteer at bikingforbabies.com or IowaCatholicRadio.com/events. #BikingForBabies #ProLife #CatholicPodcast #IowaCatholicRadio #CultureOfLife #CentralIowa #PregnancyResourceCenter #Catholic #AnkenyIowa #HighTrestleTrail Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also find more information on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here 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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    9 mins
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