The Catholic Morning Show
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, Elise Kerr, and Ayden Pugh.
Episodes
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: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Matt Wilkom
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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: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Matt Wilkom
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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 Taylor Davis — Spokesperson & Strategic Partnerships Advisor, Students for Life of America
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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: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Matt Wilkom
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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.com/show/3esPTruHHZAoZyzrDJ1Dv4?si=d26cb3d0fe7c4e1f&nd=1&dlsi=ffeaef768a5e4435
#SummaInA...
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 Catholics can grow intellectually and spiritually through faithful formation.
Press kit and reso...
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 adversity.
Learn more: https://www.hazelmovie.com/ Hazel+1
#HazelsHeart #DanielBielinski #C...
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
#TaylorMcCabe #Hawkeyes #FaithAndSports #CatholicAthlete #StudentLife
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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 team leader. Hawkeyes Athletics
Daniel Bielinski — Writer, Director & Producer of Hazel’...
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
Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Matt Wilkom
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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 #SaintStories #Conversion
Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and ...
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 today and how film can evangelize hearts.
Learn more:
https://www.fathomentertainment.com/r...
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 Baker, and Matt Wilkom
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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
#LiveNativity #CatholicChristmas #AnkenyIA #ParishLife
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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 Baker, and Matt Wilkom
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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 Lady’s Immaculate Heart, Ankeny
Abby Henderson joins the show to share details about Our Lad...
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 #BishopDennisWalsh #CatholicFaith #AdventHope
Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Ale...
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