Catholic Views

Are you living a life based on RIM? If you put your relationship with God first, get your identity from that relationship, and find your mission from your identity in Christ, then you are! But, you might be living it backward, which leads to a life lived for yourself instead of God and others. Find out more about this simple formula for a life lived in Christ.

Deacon Philip Carlson sheds light on the life of Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk and the cause for his sainthood. How did Black Elk straddle the very different worlds of Lakota spirituality and Catholicism? By uniting them together. Join us to find out how.

Sometimes a call to a vocation literally surrounds you. This is exactly what happened to Deacon Philip Carlson! Join us to hear his story and how he and his wife Pam live a life of faith and devotion.

You’ve likely heard that many Catholic dioceses saw an increase in the number of people entering the Church this past Easter. Why is this happening? Ian Carter, the director of the OCIA program at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, explains his experience of walking with these new Catholics and offers his own theory as to what is bringing them home to the Church. Join us to learn how you might also walk with someone considering coming home to the Catholic Church.

How does a fourth generation teacher and Catholic convert live out her faith at work? By teaching in a Catholic school of course! Stephanie Caron shares her experiences teaching art and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at St. Thomas More School in Brookings. Hear about her love for her work, her faith and the kiddos she serves. And thank your kids’ teachers this week!

Recent convert Jake Brooks is on fire! He joins us to talk about his journey into the Church and how important the Bible has been in his life of faith. And he’s bringing others into the Church along with him! Grab your coffee or tea and hear how he’s doing it.

What happens when two young men are evangelized by two other good Catholic young men? Conversion! Anthony Selinas and Tristyn Gullikson tell their story of their journey into the Church. This is proof positive that just living your faith draws people to Christ. Join us!

It’s our country’s 250th birthday this year! George Weigel joins us to reflect on the founding of our country, the faith of the people who founded it, and how we can get our national moral compass to point north again. A conversation worth having!

Original air date April 17, 2022

Bishop DeGrood joins Catholic Views to celebrate Easter Sunday! Find out what he remembers from Easter as a kid in Minnesota and which Holy Week/Easter Mass is his favorite.

Does God really want a relationship with me? Yes! Fr. Tim Cone is in-studio to make sure we know that God is pursuing us and wants us to know him. Stick around for the entire interview to hear what we should ask God when things get difficult.