Victor Hugo's masterpiece "Les Misérables" is probably best known today by the Broadway adaptation from the 1980s. I finally got around to reading the novel and wanted to share some of the themes and insights Hugo brings to life in this great work. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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The story of how Iowa Catholic Radio came to be is an incredible testimony of God's work in forming and sustaining this impactful apostolate. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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My good friend Taylor Bennett joins the show to discuss a new program he is helping to launch in Des Moines called "Catholic in Recovery". After his own personal experiences with addiction, he is helping others to break the cycle in their own lives. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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As we wrap up the series on Health and Fitness, coincidentally, I just finished reading the book "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Dr. Peter Attia, and I think it is the perfect summation of the concepts discussed in the past four episodes. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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Adam VanErsvelde is the strength & conditioning coach at Dowling Catholic High School. In addition to being an all-around awesome guy, he helps people everyday to live healthier lives and achieve their fitness goals. He joins me as we finish up our interview series on Health and Fitness. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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Jay Freiermuth is a good friend and colleague of mine at Holmes Murphy. In addition to being an all-around great guy, he also loves to help people to live healthier lives and reach their fitness goals. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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Joe Teeling, in addition to being the founder of Iowa Catholic Radio, is a man who has always had a passion for helping people to live healthy lives. He joins me today as we continue in our series on health and fitness. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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As we enter into Holy Week, let us enter fully into the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord by participating in many of the beautiful prayers and customs the Church gives to us for these days. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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Lance Farrell, the founder and CEO of Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping, is a 6th-degree black belt in Taekwondo with one mission: to inspire people to live with power and purpose. He joins me today as we kick off our series on health and fitness. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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I just finished reading "The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness" and it contains many principles that, when applied, would help us all to become better men. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:

- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus

- 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 Stopulus

- 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

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