Best Mark Pugh Podcasts (2026)

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2025 Roundup w/Joe Talbot & Grace Neutral • Part 2 of 2 #651 57:55

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the fabulous duo of JOE TALBOT (Idles) and GRACE NEUTRAL (tattoo legend)! Part 2 of 2! Folks used to the yearly custom of the DrunkCast need not go thirsty, for this is the season of powerful teamups on the podcast in order to celebrate the ye…

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Growing in Faith Through Sacred Reading - Luella D'Amico 10:19

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LuElla D’Amico, professor, speaker, and writer, joins the Catholic Morning Show to share insights on the power of sacred reading and faithful formation. She reflects on how engaging Catholic texts helps believers encounter Christ more fully and live their faith intentionally. #CatholicReading #FaithFormation #LuEllaDAmico #GrowInFaith Credits: Prod…

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January 1st in the Byzantine Tradition: Christ and St. Basil - Fr. Bruce Riebe and Fr. Thomas Loya - 12/31/2025 12:46

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Fr. Thomas Loya and Fr. Bruce Riebe from the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma join the Catholic Morning Show to explore the theological and liturgical meaning of January 1st. Their conversation highlights how Eastern Catholic traditions enrich the universal Church’s understanding of Christ and the saints. #ByzantineCatholic #EasternCatholic #StB…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/31/2025 57:11

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Thomas Loya & Fr. Bruce Riebe — Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma Fr. Thomas Loya and Fr. Bruce Riebe join the show to reflect on the January 1st Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord and St. Basil the Great. They explain the significance of this feast within the Byzantine Catholic tradition and how it help…

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2025 Roundup w/Joe Talbot & Grace Neutral • Part 1 of 2 #651 1:08:46

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the fabulous duo of JOE TALBOT (Idles) and GRACE NEUTRAL (tattoo legend)! Part 1 of 2! Folks used to the yearly custom of the DrunkCast need not go thirsty, for this is the season of powerful teamups on the podcast in order to celebrate the ye…

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The Pro-Life Movement Through Gen Z Eyes - Lydia Taylor Davis - 12/30/2025 10:35

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Lydia Taylor Davis, spokesperson and strategic partnerships advisor for Students for Life of America, joins the show to discuss a recent campus tour. She reflects on how young Catholics are engaging peers on life issues and building a culture of life rooted in truth and love. #StudentsForLife #ProLifeGenZ #CultureOfLife #CatholicYouth Credits: Prod…

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Preserving a Papal Legacy: Pope Leo XIV’s Boyhood Home - Burt Odelson - 12/30/2025 12:21

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Burt Odelson, Village Attorney for the Village of Dolton, Illinois, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss plans to preserve Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home. He outlines the legal, cultural, and historical significance of the project and what it represents for American Catholics. #CatholicHistory #PapalLegacy #PopeLeoXIV #FaithAndHistory Credits:…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/30/2025 57:44

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Burt Odelson — Village Attorney, Village of Dolton, Illinois Burt Odelson joins the show to discuss efforts to preserve Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood home by turning it into a historic landmark. He explains why the home matters historically and spiritually, and what this project means for honoring the legacy of the papacy in the United States. Lydia Taylo…

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Celebrating Christmas Like Christians - Bishop John E. Keehner - 12/29/2025 9:44

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Bishop John Keehner of the Diocese of Sioux City joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss the meaning of the Christmas season beyond Christmas Day. He encourages Catholics to embrace the Church’s rhythm of prayer, feast, and celebration throughout the liturgical year. #ChristmasSeason #LiturgicalYear #CatholicFaith #BishopKeehner Credits: Produce…

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Summa in a Year: Making Aquinas Accessible - Austin Habash - 12/29/2025 13:30

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Austin Habash, founder of Think Catholic, joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss Summa in a Year, a daily podcast walking listeners through the Summa Theologiae. He explains how the project helps Catholics grow in clarity, confidence, and love for the truth. More information: https://www.thinkcatholic.org/press Listen here: https://open.spotify…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/29/2025 57:39

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Austin Habash (pronounced Habbish) — Founder, Think Catholic Austin Habash joins the show to discuss Think Catholic’s new “Summa in a Year” podcast, an ambitious project designed to make St. Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae accessible to everyday Catholics. He shares the vision behind the project and how Catholic…

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The Catholic Morning Show Crew on Pope Leo XIV's Intentions for 2026 - 12/24/2025 11:31

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Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, andMatt Wilkom LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also findmore 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. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Sp…

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Eddie Falk - Martial Arts and Catholicism - 12/24/2025 12:52

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Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, andMatt Wilkom LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also findmore 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. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Sp…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/24/2025 57:43

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Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, andMatt Wilkom LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube! You can also findmore 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. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Sp…

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Christmas Drinks w/Musa Okwonga & Polarbear • Part 2 of 2 #650 52:07

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by friends of the podcast and friends in life MUSA OKWONGA and POLARBEAR! Part 2 of 2! Otherwise known as the 'elevated' Drunkcast with 100% less rowdiness and very little if any drunkenness! So an entirely respectful affair all in all (shoutouts…

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Christmas Drinks w/Musa Okwonga & Polarbear • Part 1 of 2 #650 55:46

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by friends of the podcast and friends in life MUSA OKWONGA and POLARBEAR! Part 1 of 2! Otherwise known as the 'elevated' Drunkcast with 100% less rowdiness and very little if any drunkenness! So an entirely respectful affair all in all (shoutouts…

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Hazel’s Heart — A True Story of Courage & Faith in Film - Daniel Bielinski - 12/23/2025 10:46

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Daniel Bielinski — writer, director, and producer of Hazel’s Heart — joins the show to talk about bringing the powerful North Dakota story of Hazel Miner to life on screen. The feature-length drama, produced by Canticle Productions and set for national digital release, highlights themes of sacrificial love and unwavering courage in the face of adve…

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Faith & Hoops — A Conversation with Taylor McCabe - 12/23/2025 9:49

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Taylor McCabe — a junior/senior guard from Fremont, Nebraska — has distinguished herself athletically and academically, hitting key three-point shots and earning honors on and off the court as part of the Iowa women’s basketball program. Her journey reflects the intersection of athletic dedication and faith-rooted perseverance. Hawkeyes Athletics #…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/23/2025 57:44

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Taylor McCabe — Hawkeyes Guard, Senior Athlete Taylor McCabe, a senior guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team, joins the show to talk about her experiences as a collegiate athlete, balancing faith with competition, academics, and leadership on and off the court. The Fremont, Nebraska native has made her mark as a prolific shooter and t…

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Soul on Fire: A Life Transformed by Faith - John O'Leary - 12/22/2025 12:21

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John O’Leary joins the Catholic Morning Show to tell his powerful personal story of survival, resilience, and faith. His life became the inspiration for the film Soul on Fire, reminding listeners that God brings light even from tragedy. More information: https://soulonfiremovie.com/ #SoulOnFire #CatholicTestimony #FaithInSuffering #ChristianHope Cr…

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Moses the Black: From Sin to Sanctity - Yelena Popovic - 12/22/2025 10:11

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Producer, director, and writer Yelena Popovic joins the Catholic Morning Show to share the inspiration behind Moses the Black. She reflects on redemption, repentance, and how sacred storytelling through film can move hearts toward Christ. Learn more: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/moses-the-black/ #MosesTheBlack #CatholicFilm #SaintSt…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/22/2025 57:42

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Yelena Popovic — Producer, Director, and Writer of Moses the Black Filmmaker Yelena Popovic joins the show to discuss Moses the Black, a new film telling the powerful story of St. Moses the Black — a man transformed from violence to sanctity through repentance and God’s mercy. She shares why this story matters to…

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Stephen Merchant (The Office / Logan / Fighting With My Family) • Friday Rewind 1:25:58

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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Stephen Merchant, originally episode 255 from 2019-02-27. Original writeup below: “…you realise you’re sort of somewhere between Rocky and A Star Is Born” An absolute legend right here, in not only TV, st…

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Vatican Technology Stories: A Year in Review - Renée Roden -12/19/2025 11:41

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Journalist Renée Roden returns for her Third Friday segment with a thoughtful year-in-review of Vatican tech stories. She reflects on trends, developments, and what they reveal about the Church’s engagement with the modern world. #VaticanTech #CatholicMedia #ChurchAndCulture #RenéeRoden Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Bak…

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Live Nativity & Christmas Carol Festival in Ankeny, IA - Abby Henderson - 12/19/2025 10:50

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Abby Henderson, Communications Director at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, talks about upcoming Christmas events designed to bring the Nativity story to life. She invites families and the wider community to experience the beauty and joy of the season. Learn more: https://www.olih.org/news-articles/512-live-nativity-display-december-19 …

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Fourth Sunday of Advent: Welcoming Christ - Fr. Chris Reising - 12/19/2025 3:22

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Fr. Chris Reising offers a thoughtful and prayerful reflection on the Sunday Gospel as Advent comes to a close. He encourages listeners to listen attentively to God’s Word and make room for Christ in their lives. #AdventGospel #FourthSundayOfAdvent #CatholicReflection #PrepareForChristmas Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia B…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/19/2025 57:40

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Fr. Chris Reising — Fourth Sunday of Advent Gospel Reflection Fr. Chris Reising opens the show with a reflection on the Sunday Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, inviting listeners to slow down, listen, and prepare their hearts to receive Christ in His birth. Abby Henderson — Communications Director, Our Lad…

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Hope Is Not Naïve: Living Christian Hope Today - Bishop Dennis Walsh - 12/18/2025 11:36

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Bishop Dennis Walsh of the Diocese of Davenport shares reflections on authentic Christian hope and why it is far more than wishful thinking. His message encourages Catholics to live with confidence and trust in God’s promises. Read more: https://catholicmessenger.net/2025/11/hope-is-not-naive-la-esperanza-no-es-ingenua/ #ChristianHope #BishopDennis…

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What Is an Annulment? Understanding Church Teaching - Adam Storey - 12/18/2025 11:35

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Adam Storey, canon lawyer for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins the Catholic Morning Show for his monthly segment to explain the annulment process. He helps listeners understand the Church’s teaching with compassion, accuracy, and clarity. #CanonLaw #Annulment #CatholicMarriage #ChurchTeaching Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alex…

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Advent Hope: Reflections on the Fourth Sunday of Advent - Deacon Randy Kiel - 12/18/2025 5:10

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Deacon Randy Kiel, founder of Kardia Counseling, shares a prayerful reflection on the Sunday readings as Advent draws to a close. His insights invite listeners to trust in God’s enduring promises and prepare their hearts to welcome Christ at Christmas. #AdventReflection #DeaconRandyKiel #FourthSundayOfAdvent #CatholicScripture Credits: Produced, Ed…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/18/2025 57:43

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Randy Kiel — Founder, Kardia Counseling Deacon Randy Kiel offers a thoughtful reflection on the First and Second Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, exploring how God’s promises unfold through salvation history and culminate in the coming of Christ. His reflection invites listeners to trust in God’s …

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Holy Habits of the Sacred Heart: Preparing for Christmas - Emily Jaminet 11:46

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Emily Jaminet—wife, mother, author, and speaker—joins the show to talk about cultivating holy habits rooted in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She offers practical encouragement for entering Christmas with a clean and open heart by returning to the sacrament of reconciliation and deepening personal prayer. #EmilyJaminet #SacredHeart #HolyHabits #Confess…

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Spiritual Warfare: Defending the Faith in Daily Life - Jesse Romero - 12/17/2025 13:45

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Jesse Romero—husband, father, author, and speaker—joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss spiritual warfare and the tools Catholics are given to confront spiritual challenges. Drawing from Spiritual Warfare Q & A for Priests and Laity, he explains how prayer, confession, the Eucharist, and sacramentals strengthen believers in their daily walk wi…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/17/2025 57:45

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Jesse Romero — Husband, Father, Author, Speaker Jesse Romero joins the program to talk about spiritual warfare and the realities Catholics face in living out the faith today. Drawing from his work as co-author of Spiritual Warfare Q & A for Priests and Laity, Jesse explains how the Church equips believers with pr…

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TV Of The Year 2025 w/John & Joel (of The Dream Factory podcast) #649 1:22:23

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by John & Joel of the wonderful Dream Factory podcast to talk TV of the year for 2025! Not a "top 10" as such, this is more of a run-down of a lot of the incredible TV that we have been blessed with this year, in what has turned out to be a very …

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Marriage, Truth, and the Joy of Getting It Wrong with Costanza Miriano - 12/16/2025 11:48

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Costanza Miriano—Italian journalist, author, wife, and mother of four—joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss her book Blessed Is the Day We Got It Wrong. She shares insights on marriage, education, and relationships, encouraging listeners to embrace the wisdom of the Church even when it challenges cultural norms. Learn more: https://sophiainsti…

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Marching Without Applause: Faithful Service in Hidden Ways - Deacon Tom Bradley - 12/16/2025 12:28

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Deacon Tom Bradley from the Diocese of Des Moines shares the heart behind his book Marching Without Applause. He reflects on the call to serve God consistently and humbly, even when our efforts go unnoticed, and how this quiet faithfulness shapes authentic discipleship. Learn more: www.marchingwithoutapplause.com #MarchingWithoutApplause #DeaconTom…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/16/2025 57:45

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Deacon Tom Bradley — Diocese of Des Moines Deacon Tom Bradley joins the program to talk about his new book, Marching Without Applause, which reflects on faithful service, perseverance, and responding to God’s call without seeking recognition or praise. He shares insights drawn from his ministry and life of servic…

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Serving the Poor: A Mission Trip to South Africa - Dr. Jim Blessman - 12/15/2025 11:52

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Dr. Jim Blessman, President and Founder of Blessman International, joins the show to talk about his recent work in South Africa. He explains how the organization’s mission of education, healthcare, and faith-based outreach continues to change lives through compassion and Christ-centered service. Learn more: www.blessmaninternational.org #BlessmanIn…

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Learning Incarnational Evangelization - Patrick Schmadeke - 12/15/2025 11:26

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Patrick Schmadeke, Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Davenport, discusses evangelization rooted in relationship, accompaniment, and lived witness. Drawing from his recent writing, he explains how incarnational evangelization reflects Christ’s own method of entering the world to save it. Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/schmadeke…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/15/2025 57:44

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Patrick Schmadeke — Director of Evangelization, Diocese of Davenport Patrick Schmadeke joins the program to discuss the concept of incarnational evangelization—meeting people where they are and witnessing to Christ through lived relationships rather than programs alone. He shares insights from his recent writing …

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Moving Horizons: How to Master Uncertainty - With Ex Navy Seal Commander Rich Diviney 58:58

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In this episode of the People Performance Podcast, Martin Johnson, is joined by former Navy SEAL commander and author Rich Diviney. The discussion centres on human performance, focusing primarily on Rich's second book, Masters of Uncertainty, and related concepts. The main topics covered include: Uncertainty, Anxiety, and Fear: Martin and Rich disc…

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Aaron Gunsaulus: From Protestant Pastor to Catholic Convert - 12/12/2025 10:01

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Aaron Gunsaulus, a former Protestant pastor and new convert to Catholicism, recounts his and his family’s journey to the Catholic faith. He reflects on how reconnecting with an old friend, a former Methodist pastor who had also converted, transformed his understanding and perspective on Catholicism. #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #ProtestantToCa…

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Fr. Nick Smith on Our Lady of Guadalupe - 12/12/2025 10:40

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Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Perry, shares the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, her apparition, and his personal experience visiting the sacred site in Mexico City. He talks about the unity that Our Lady of Guadalupe brought, because of her importance to the Americas. #OurLadyOfGuadalupe #GuadalupeApparition #CatholicFa…

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Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent with Fr. James Downey - 12/12/2025 4:54

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Fr. James Downey, teacher at Dowling Catholic High School and assisting priest at St. Boniface in Waukee, reflects on the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent. He offers thoughtful insights to help listeners prepare their hearts to hear and live the Gospel at Mass. #Advent #ThirdSundayOfAdvent #GospelReflection #OurLadyOfGuadalupe #CatholicConvers…

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The Catholic Morning Show - Full Show - 12/12/2025 57:44

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Fr. James Downey Fr. James Downey, teacher at Dowling Catholic High School and assisting priest at St. Boniface in Waukee, reflects on the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent. He offers thoughtful insights to help listeners prepare their hearts to hear and live the Gospel at Mass. Fr. Nick Smith Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Ch…

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Bill Bailey (Vaudevillean / Black Books / Buzzcocks) • Friday Rewind 1:03:44

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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Bill Bailey, originally episode 292 from 2019-10-16. With Bill’s new appreciation of the early morning start, and enjoying those gems that are the early hours of the day, he joins Pip for some ace earlier…

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Discerning the Call: Inside the Next Deacon Formation Cohort - 12/11/2025 11:25

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In a full-panel conversation, leaders and candidates from the Diocese of Des Moines Permanent Diaconate Formation Program discuss the heart of the diaconal vocation. They walk listeners through the discernment process, the structure of formation, and the spiritual readiness needed to apply for the upcoming cohort. #DeaconFormation #PermanentDiacona…

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The American Marian Apparition Site - John Paul Brissette - 12/11/2025 12:37

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John Paul Brissette joins the show to reflect on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the story that changed the course of evangelization in the Americas. He shares updates from the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, insights into the devotion surrounding Our Lady’s appearance, and opportunities for pilgrims to grow in faith. #OurLadyOfGuadalupe #Ch…

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The Catholic Morning Show - 12/11/2025 1:00:26

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: John Paul Brissette — Director of Communications, Shrine of Our Lady of Champion John Paul Brissette helps us celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, reflecting on her message, her enduring impact on the Americas, and how the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is marking this powerful feast. He shares the spiri…