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.

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    The Catholic Morning Show – 07/07/2026

    Two Ordinations, One Beautiful Calling This morning's show brings listeners inside two recent ordination celebrations shaping the future of the Church in Iowa. Hosts Bo Bonner, Alexia Baker, Ayden Pugh, and Brady Grimm welcome Deacon Joel Rogers and Catholic Messenger editor Dan Russo for back-to-back conversations on vocation, service, and the beauty of Holy Orders. Segment 1: Deacon Joel Rogers on His Diaconate Ordination Deacon Joel Rogers was ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Dubuque on June 27 at the Cathedral of St. Raphael. He walks listeners through the liturgy step by step — the procession of clergy, the promises made by the ordinandi, the moment of lying prostrate during the Litany of the Saints, and the silent laying on of hands that marks the actual moment of ordination. Rogers also unpacks the threefold diaconal ministry of word, sacrament, and charity, and shares that his own charity placement is with Martha's House of Hope, a maternity home in Ames. Segment 2: Dan Russo on Father Alfonso Pizano's Ordination The Catholic Messenger editor Dan Russo joins the show to discuss his coverage of Father Alfonso Pizano's ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Davenport. Pizano, a 47-year-old California native, followed a winding path to the altar — high school teaching, studies with the Jesuits at Loyola Marymount University, and years of discernment with the Priests of the Sacred Heart — before being ordained June 6 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport by Bishop Dennis Walsh. Russo shares behind-the-scenes details from the Mass, including Bishop Walsh's homily on being sent as a laborer into the vineyard. Read Russo's full article, "Father Pizano Ordained: California Native Completes 'Long Journey' to Vocation," at CatholicMessenger.net. Listen & Connect Catch The Catholic Morning Show live weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Catholic Radio Network, at IowaCatholicRadio.com, or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicOrdination #DeaconOrdination #PriestOrdination #ArchdioceseOfDubuque #DioceseOfDavenport #CatholicVocations #CatholicFaith #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 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.

    58 min
  2. Ordained to Serve: A Deacon's Journey to the Altar – Deacon Joel Rogers – 07/07/2026

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    Ordained to Serve: A Deacon's Journey to the Altar – Deacon Joel Rogers – 07/07/2026

    A Front-Row Seat to Holy Orders Deacon Joel Rogers sits down with Bo Bonner to reflect on his June 27 ordination to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Dubuque, celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Raphael in Dubuque. Rogers describes the liturgy as "the church on full display," beginning with a procession of nearly a hundred deacons and priests into a packed cathedral. Inside the Ordination Rite Rogers walks through the key moments of the liturgy: the reading from Acts 6 on the calling of the first deacons, the promises made by the men being ordained, and the deeply emotional moment of lying prostrate on the cathedral floor during the Litany of the Saints. He describes the actual moment of ordination as strikingly silent — just the bishop's hands resting on his head in prayer. What Deacons Do Rogers unpacks the threefold diaconal ministry of word (proclaiming the Gospel and occasionally preaching), sacrament (assisting at Mass, baptisms, weddings, and funerals), and charity (service outside the parish). His own charity placement is with Martha's House of Hope, a maternity home in Ames, Iowa. Logistics Ordination Date: June 27, 2026 Location: Cathedral of St. Raphael, Dubuque Ministry Placement: Martha's House of Hope, Ames, Iowa Listen to new episodes of The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central at IowaCatholicRadio.com or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicDeacon #DiaconateOrdination #ArchdioceseOfDubuque #CatholicVocations #HolyOrders #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicFaith 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 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.

    10 min
  3. From Disneyland to the Altar: A Priest's Unlikely Path to Ordination – Dan Russo – 07/07/2026

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    From Disneyland to the Altar: A Priest's Unlikely Path to Ordination – Dan Russo – 07/07/2026

    A Winding Road to the Priesthood Catholic Messenger editor Dan Russo joins Bo Bonner to share the story of Father Alfonso Pizano Jr., who was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Davenport on June 6 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Ordained at age 47, Pizano is a native of Bell Gardens, California, and a self-described "late bloomer" whose path to the altar wound through teaching, the Jesuits, and years of discernment before he found his home in the Davenport Diocese. From Disneyland to Discernment Russo describes how Pizano worked in retail at Disneyland before becoming a high school teacher, then studied with the Jesuits at Loyola Marymount University before eventually discerning a call to diocesan priesthood with the Priests of the Sacred Heart in Hales Corners, Wisconsin — where he first met seminarians from the Davenport Diocese. A Community United Russo reflects on how Pizano's ordination Mass brought together family from California, lifelong friends (including former Disneyland coworkers Gabriel and Kelly Kunz Rivas), seminarians, and priests from across the diocese — and on Bishop Dennis Walsh's homily about being sent as a laborer into a broken but beloved world. Read More Dan Russo's full article, "Father Pizano Ordained: California Native Completes 'Long Journey' to Vocation," is available at CatholicMessenger.net, where readers can also sign up for subscriptions and find the paper on Facebook and Instagram. Logistics Ordination Date: June 6, 2026 Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport New Assignment Effective July 1: Diocese of Davenport Listen to new episodes of The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central at IowaCatholicRadio.com or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #FatherPizano #DioceseOfDavenport #CatholicPriestOrdination #CatholicVocations #CatholicMessenger #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicFaith 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 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.

    13 min

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    The Catholic Morning Show – 07/06/2026

    Bo Bonner is joined by Alexia Baker, Ayden Pugh, and Brady Grimm for a full hour of faith, family, and community events across Iowa. Dr. John Cuddeback — The Intentional Household Dr. John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College since 1997, joins the show to discuss his new book, The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter (Ignatius Press). Dr. Cuddeback traces how modern culture has pulled families away from ordinary, life-giving practices — shared meals, unhurried conversation, working and resting together — and offers practical, faith-rooted steps for rebuilding a household centered on God's plan. He touches on the household as a "school of responsibility," the importance of fathers leaning into home life, and how multigenerational households can serve both the young and the elderly well. 📖 The Intentional Household is available now everywhere Ignatius Press books are sold: https://ignatius.com/ Christ Our Life Conference — "Searching Souls" (Sept. 26–27, 2026) Co-founders and co-chairs Ellen Miller and Marilyn Lane return to preview this year's Christ Our Life Conference, held September 26–27, 2026 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. This year's speaker lineup includes: Bishop William Joensen (Diocese of Des Moines) Bishop Manuel Espaillat, known as "the rapper priest" from the Bronx Fr. Robert Spitzer (Father Spitzer's Universe, EWTN) Fr. David Michael Moses Chris Stefanick (Real Life Catholic) Crystalina Evert (Women Made New) Gabe Castillo Charbel Reish Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow (Mary's Meals) Steve Angrisano John Leonetti (emcee) Weekend passes are $30 for adults; admission is free for ages 23 and under, both in-person and via livestream. A dedicated high school and college breakout track returns for its second year. 🎟️ Tickets and full schedule: https://christourlifeiowa.com/ Growing The Faith Tour with Karlo Broussard Iowa Catholic Radio welcomes Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard for a free three-night speaking series on faith, happiness, and salvation: July 21 — Spencer, IA July 22 — Creston, IA July 23 — Pella, IA Pre-registration is requested. 📝 Register at: https://iowacatholicradio.com/ Listen to The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network, IowaCatholicRadio.com, or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #IntentionalHousehold #ChristOurLife #CatholicFaith #CatholicFamily   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 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.

    58 min
  5. Christ Our Life Conference 2026: Meet the Speakers – Ellen Miller & Marilyn Lane – 07/06/2026

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    Christ Our Life Conference 2026: Meet the Speakers – Ellen Miller & Marilyn Lane – 07/06/2026

    Ellen Miller and Marilyn Lane, co-founders and co-chairs of the Christ Our Life Conference, return to the show to preview this year's event: "Searching Souls," happening September 26–27, 2026 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. This year's lineup includes: Bishop William Joensen (Diocese of Des Moines) Bishop Manuel Espaillat — the Bronx's "rapper priest," now one of the youngest bishops in the U.S. Fr. Robert Spitzer, host of Father Spitzer's Universe, sharing research from over 1,500 near-death experiences Fr. David Michael Moses Chris Stefanick of Real Life Catholic Crystalina Evert, founder of Women Made New Gabe Castillo Charbel Reish, whose faith journey included years of influence from Muslim friends before returning to the Catholic Church Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, founder of Mary's Meals Steve Angrisano John Leonetti returns as emcee Ellen and Marilyn also share how the conference began in 2008 with a shared prayer prompting, and why they believe this year's theme, "Searching Souls," speaks to anyone on the fence about attending. Event details: 📅 September 26–27, 2026 📍 Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA 🎟️ $30 weekend pass for adults; FREE for ages 23 and under (in-person or livestream) A high school and college breakout track returns for its second year Full schedule and tickets: https://christourlifeiowa.com/ Listen to The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network, IowaCatholicRadio.com, or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #ChristOurLife #CatholicConference #DesMoines #SearchingSouls #CatholicEvents #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio   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 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.

    13 min
  6. Reclaiming Family Life at Home – Dr. John Cuddeback – 07/06/2026

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    Reclaiming Family Life at Home – Dr. John Cuddeback – 07/06/2026

    Dr. John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College since 1997, joins Bo Bonner and the team to talk about his new book, The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter, published by Ignatius Press. Drawing on decades of teaching and his own experience raising a family, Dr. Cuddeback explains how modern life has gradually dismantled the household as the center of daily living — and what it takes to rebuild it. Highlights include: Why he wrote the book now, and what's driving the "loss of the ordinary" in family life How prioritizing shared meals can be a simple, powerful starting point The household as a "school of responsibility," especially for fathers How multigenerational households can serve both children and the elderly well One practical step listeners can take today to reorient their home life The Intentional Household is available now everywhere Ignatius Press books are sold. 📖 Learn more: https://ignatius.com/ Listen to The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network, IowaCatholicRadio.com, or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #IntentionalHousehold #CatholicFamily #JohnCuddeback #IgnatiusPress #CatholicPodcast #FaithAndFamily #CatholicMorningShow 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 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.

    11 min

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    The Catholic Morning Show - Independence Day Special - 07/03/2026

    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 Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen - Man Up! with Joe Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith - The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr - Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min
  8. From Mission Fields to Music Charts: Seph Schlueter on Faith, Fatherhood & His Breakout Hit – Seph Schlueter – 07/02/2026

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    From Mission Fields to Music Charts: Seph Schlueter on Faith, Fatherhood & His Breakout Hit – Seph Schlueter – 07/02/2026

    From Missionary to Music Charts Sam Halligan sits down with longtime friend Seph Schlueter — Catholic singer-songwriter, worship leader, and founder of Damascus Worship, a ministry of the Damascus Catholic missionary community based in Columbus, Ohio. Seph's breakout single "Counting My Blessings" hit #1 on Christian radio, earned multiple GMA Dove Award nominations, and won the K-LOVE Fan Award for Breakout Single of the Year — Seph was also separately named Christian Music Broadcasters' Breakout Artist of 2024. An Iowa Family Legacy Seph shares a surprising Iowa connection: both of his father's parents were born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa — where they met — giving Seph Hawkeye State roots he didn't expect to bring to a Catholic radio interview. Life as a Missionary — and What It Taught Him Seph opens up about his early years as a missionary with Damascus starting in 2018, the hidden, unglamorous formation behind the scenes, and how that season shaped his understanding of self-gift, drawing on St. John Paul II's teaching that "man discovers himself through a sincere gift of himself." Living with an "Audience of One" The heart of the conversation: what it means to make God the singular priority in life, how that reshapes marriage, fatherhood, and public ministry, and Seph's reflection that we can "have everything but own nothing" when we've truly surrendered our lives to Christ. Catch Him Live: Bash at the Lake Seph is a headlining artist at Bash at the Lake, a free, family-friendly Christian music festival in Clear Lake, Iowa on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Full lineup and event details: bashatthelake.unitedtoserve.org Learn more about Seph Schlueter and stream his music: sephschlueter.com Catch The Catholic Morning Show every weekday at 7 AM Central, only on Iowa Catholic Radio. More at IowaCatholicRadio.com #SephSchlueter #CountingMyBlessings #DamascusWorship #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #ChristianMusic #CatholicMusic #BashAtTheLake #AudienceOfOne     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 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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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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    Iowa Catholic Radio
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    600
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    Clean
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    © 2017-2026 Iowa Catholic Radio
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