The Catholic Morning Show

Iowa Catholic Radio
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Adam Storey Explains Parish Boundaries, Canon Law, and Parish Life

    What exactly is a parish? Are parish boundaries still relevant today? Adam Storey, Vice Chancellor for Canonical Affairs for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins the Catholic Morning Show to unpack the Church’s understanding of parish life through the lens of canon law. The conversation explores territorial parishes, the rise of Catholics attending churches outside their geographic boundaries, and how believers can prayerfully discern where they are called to belong and serve within the Church community. #AdamStorey #CanonLaw #CatholicParish #CatholicChurch #CatholicMorningShow #DioceseOfDesMoines #CatholicPodcast #ParishLife Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You 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 StopulusSunday 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.

    12 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Jim Murray on Leading Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Sioux City

    Jim Murray joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss his upcoming role as interim superintendent for the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Sioux City. Drawing from decades of experience in public education, Murray shares his passion for leadership, relationship-building, and supporting students and teachers. He discusses the strengths of Catholic schools, the importance of Catholic identity in education, and how faith-filled leadership can help students flourish academically and spiritually. #JimMurray #CatholicSchools #DioceseOfSiouxCity #CatholicEducation #CatholicMorningShow #CatholicLeadership #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You 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 StopulusSunday 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.

    11 min
  3. Fr. Chris Reising on Pentecost and Living the Faith Boldly

    1D AGO

    Fr. Chris Reising on Pentecost and Living the Faith Boldly

    Fr. Chris Reising joins the Catholic Morning Show to reflect on Pentecost Sunday and the powerful transformation of the apostles through the Holy Spirit. He explores the meaning of Pentecost as the manifestation of the Church, the connection between the Eucharist and the Church’s foundation, and how Catholics today are called to live their faith boldly and publicly. Fr. Chris encourages listeners to pray “Come, Holy Spirit” daily and to trust God for courage in everyday moments of witness. #FrChrisReising #Pentecost #HolySpirit #CatholicFaith #CatholicMorningShow #CatholicRadio #ComeHolySpirit #PublicWitness #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You 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 StopulusSunday 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.

    6 min

  4. 1D AGO

    The Catholic Morning Show - 05/22/2026

    On this episode of the Catholic Morning Show, the team reflects on Pentecost Sunday and what it means to live boldly as disciples of Christ. Fr. Chris Reising shares a deep reflection on the manifestation of the Church through the Holy Spirit and encourages listeners to publicly witness their faith with courage and joy. Later, Jim Murray discusses his upcoming role as interim superintendent for the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Sioux City, sharing insights on leadership, relationships, and Catholic identity in education. Adam Storey, Vice Chancellor for Canonical Affairs for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins the show for a fascinating conversation on parish boundaries, canon law, and how Catholics discern parish community in today’s Church. Also included: Iowa and Catholic news updates Iowa Cubs and regional sports coverage Weekend weather forecast Saint Rita of Cascia as Saint of the Day Gospel reflection from Fr. Nick Smith Preview of “Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen” #CatholicMorningShow #Pentecost #HolySpirit #CatholicRadio #FrChrisReising #JimMurray #AdamStorey #CatholicEducation #CanonLaw #IowaCatholicRadio #DioceseOfDesMoines #DioceseOfSiouxCity #SaintRita #CatholicPodcast #GospelReflection Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You 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 StopulusSunday 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.

    58 min
  5. Ed Van Buskirk on the Fourth Commandment and Honoring Father and Mother - 05/21/2026

    2D AGO

    Ed Van Buskirk on the Fourth Commandment and Honoring Father and Mother - 05/21/2026

    Ed Van Buskirk, founder of “If You Love Me,” returns to the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and mother. The conversation explores how this commandment extends beyond childhood obedience and calls Christians to honor parents throughout every stage of life, especially as they age and need support. Ed shares insights on forgiveness, healing family wounds, modeling respect for children, and living with dignity and charity in everyday relationships. Listeners also hear practical ways families can teach children about honor and virtue through the Ten Commandments and the witness of everyday life. #EdVanBuskirk #TenCommandments #FourthCommandment #HonorYourFatherAndMother #CatholicFamily #CatholicTeaching #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #ChristianFamily #FaithAndFamily Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You 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 StopulusSunday 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.

    13 min

  6. 2D AGO

    Patty Origer and Marsha Fisher on Serving Individuals with Disabilities Through Meaningful Work - 05/21/2026

    Patty Origer and Marsha Fisher join the Catholic Morning Show to share details about an upcoming Adel job fair dedicated to connecting people with opportunities to serve individuals with disabilities. The conversation highlights the dignity of every person and the importance of relationships, caregiving, and community support. Patty and Marsha explain the wide variety of needs within disability care, from companionship and social support to hands-on caregiving and host home opportunities. Listeners also hear moving personal stories about how simple acts of love and service can profoundly impact individuals and families. The discussion encourages students, retirees, part-time workers, and anyone seeking meaningful work to explore ways they can use their gifts to serve others. #DisabilityMinistry #CatholicService #Caregiving #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #HumanDignity #SpecialNeedsMinistry #ChristianService #CatholicCommunity #AdelIowa Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You 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 StopulusSunday 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.

    11 min

  7. 2D AGO

    Dcn. Randy Kiel Previews Pentecost and the Power of the Holy Spirit - 05/21/2026

    As the Church prepares to celebrate Pentecost, Dcn. Randy Kiel offers a rich reflection on the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 2. He explains the meaning behind the rushing wind and tongues of fire, connecting the imagery to Genesis, Moses, and the mission of the Church. Dcn. Kiel highlights how the disciples spoke in the languages of the people gathered from across the world, proclaiming the mighty works of God. He reminds listeners that the Holy Spirit empowers believers today to speak truth, live courageously, and proclaim Christ in a world that often misunderstands or rejects faith. The conversation also touches on suffering, evangelization, and the call to be living witnesses of Christ through the Holy Spirit. #Pentecost #HolySpirit #DcnRandyKiel #Acts2 #CatholicFaith #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicTeaching #ChristianWitness #ComeHolySpirit Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You 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 StopulusSunday 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.

    8 min

  8. 2D AGO

    The Catholic Morning Show - 05/21/2026

    The Catholic Morning Show begins with a powerful reflection on Pentecost as Dcn. Randy Kiel unpacks the imagery of wind, fire, and the Holy Spirit from Acts chapter 2. He explains how the first Pentecost still speaks to Christians today, calling believers to proclaim God’s works boldly and lovingly in the world. The show also highlights an upcoming Adel job fair aimed at connecting compassionate individuals with opportunities to serve people with disabilities. Patty Origer and Marsha Fisher share moving stories about dignity, relationships, caregiving, and how simple acts of love can transform lives. Later, Ed Van Buskirk from “If You Love Me” continues the ongoing Ten Commandments series with a discussion of the Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and mother. The conversation explores honoring parents through every stage of life, healing family wounds, and modeling respect and virtue for future generations. Plus: Iowa news, sports, weather, Saint Cristobal Magallanes and Companions, Gospel reflection, and more on this inspiring Catholic Morning Show. #CatholicMorningShow #Pentecost #HolySpirit #DcnRandyKiel #EdVanBuskirk #FourthCommandment #HonorYourFatherAndMother #CatholicRadio #IowaCatholicRadio #DisabilityMinistry #CatholicLife #SaintCristobalMagallanes #CatholicFaith #DesMoinesCatholic #ChristianService Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   LINKS You 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 StopulusSunday 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.

    58 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Iowa Catholic Radio
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    600
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017-2026 Iowa Catholic Radio
  • Show Website
    The Catholic Morning Show

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