Mission Director John Gaffney from the Diocese of Des Moines discusses how Scripture functions as the story that shapes our worldview, identity, and understanding of God. He shares practical insight on how parents can make biblical storytelling a natural part of family life and pass on a living faith to their children.

#JohnGaffney #Scripture #CatholicParents #FaithFormation #SalvationHistory

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show:

John Gaffney — Mission Director, Diocese of Des Moines
John Gaffney discusses The Story that Shapes Us and the vital role Catholic parents play in passing on Scripture and the stories of salvation to their children. He shares how biblical storytelling forms identity, strengthens faith at home, and helps children understand their place in God’s ongoing story of love and redemption.

Elise Wing — Waterloo Columbus High School Student
High school student Elise Wing joins us to share her inspiring experience at NCYC, where she interacted with Pope Leo XIV via livestream. Elise reflects on the moment, what she asked, and how the encounter strengthened her faith and inspired her generation.

#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #FaithFormation #ScriptureStories #CatholicParents #NCYC #CatholicYouth #PopeLeoXIV #CatholicLife

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• 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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Stephen Minnis, President of Benedictine College, joins the show to talk about the college’s vision for renewing culture through strong Catholic identity and academic excellence. He also highlights the college’s newest project: a library modeled after Independence Hall.
Learn more: https://www.benedictine.edu/

#BenedictineCollege #StephenMinnis #CatholicEducation #TransformCulture #CommunityFaithScholarship #CatholicColleges

Founded in 1858, Benedictine College is a Catholic, Benedictine, residential, liberal arts college located on the bluffs above the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas. The school is honored to have been named one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report, the best private college in Kansas by The Wall Street Journal, and one of the top Catholic colleges in the nation by First Things magazine and the Newman Guide. It prides itself on outstanding academics, extraordinary faith life, strong athletic programs, and an exceptional sense of community and belonging. Benedictine College is dedicated to transforming culture in America through its mission to educate men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

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Fr. Philip Nolan of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph joins the Catholic Morning Show to explore the mission of Magnificat, his role as Editor-in-Chief, and how the publication helps the faithful unite their prayer with the Church’s liturgy. He also discusses Dominican formation and his background as a priest and editor.
Learn more: https://us.magnificat.net/

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Fr. Philip Nolan — Editor-in-Chief, Magnificat
Fr. Philip Nolan joins the show to explain what Magnificat is and the spiritual mission behind it. He discusses the role of an Editor-in-Chief, his Dominican formation, and how writing and editing shape his priestly ministry. Fr. Nolan also highlights how Magnificat can strengthen the prayer life of the faithful by helping readers pray with the universal Church and participate more deeply in the liturgy.
Learn more about Magnificat: https://us.magnificat.net/

Stephen Minnis — President, Benedictine College
President Stephen Minnis talks about Benedictine College’s mission to transform culture in America through its pillars of Community, Faith, and Scholarship. He also gives an update on the campus’s newest landmark—a library modeled after Independence Hall, reflecting the college’s commitment to the renewal of faith and culture.
More about Benedictine College: https://www.benedictine.edu/

#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #Magnificat #Dominicans #CatholicPrayer #Liturgy #BenedictineCollege #StephenMinnis #CatholicEducation #TransformCulture #CatholicMedia

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Leah Jacobson, Program Coordinator for Women’s and Gender Studies at the Nesti Center for Faith and Culture at UST Houston, shares details about the Jan. 9–10 symposium The Beauty of Truth: Navigating Society Today as a Catholic Woman. She discusses the value of real womanhood grounded in Catholic teaching.
Register here:
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofStThomasHouston/events/the-beauty-of-truth-navigating-society-today-as-a-catholic-woman

#CatholicWomen #BeautyOfTruth #LeahJacobson #CatholicIdentity #USTHouston #NestiCenter

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Founder of Forge John Bishop and Forge Small Group Leader Scott Flood discuss the spiritual and practical needs of men leading blended families, along with Forge’s new initiative that equips them to lead faithfully and confidently.
More at: https://myforge.org/

#Forge #BlendedFamilies #CatholicDads #CatholicFatherhood #CatholicMen #CatholicFaith

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show:

John Bishop & Scott Flood — Founder of Forge, John Bishop, together with Forge Small Group Leader Scott Flood, discusses Forge’s new blended families initiative designed to support and equip men navigating the challenges of blended family life while remaining committed to raising their children in the Catholic faith.
Learn more: https://myforge.org/

Leah Jacobson — Program Coordinator for Women’s and Gender Studies at the Nesti Center for Faith and Culture at UST Houston, Leah joins the show to talk about the upcoming two-day winter symposium, The Beauty of Truth: Navigating Society Today as a Catholic Woman. She highlights what real Catholic womanhood looks like in contrast to secular feminism.
Register: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofStThomasHouston/events/the-beauty-of-truth-navigating-society-today-as-a-catholic-woman

#CatholicMorningShow #CatholicRadio #Forge #BlendedFamilies #CatholicDads #CatholicFatherhood #CatholicWomen #BeautyOfTruth #USTHouston #CatholicFaith #IowaCatholicRadio

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• Man Up! with Joe Stopulus
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Jennifer Bryson, translator of Bread Grows in Winter, joins the program to discuss this moving narrative of faith, suffering, and steadfastness under totalitarian oppression. She reflects on the book’s spiritual depth and why she felt compelled to bring this story to English readers.
Book link: https://ignatius.com/bread-grows-in-winter-bgwp/

#JenniferBryson #BreadGrowsInWinter #IgnatiusPress #CatholicBooks #FaithInHardship

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Dr. Charles Camosy, professor of moral theology and bioethics at The Catholic University of America, joins the show to talk about the urgent moral questions facing society today. He draws on his academic work, writing, and public engagement to explain how Catholic moral theology provides a framework for truth, dignity, and ethical discernment in a rapidly shifting culture.

#CharlesCamosy #MoralTheology #Bioethics #CatholicEthics #CatholicTeaching

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• Man Up! with Joe Stopulus
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