Podcasts about family finances

This week on Man Up, Joe Stopulos revisits one of the most meaningful conversations he has ever recorded: an interview with his own father, Mike Stopulos, taped during the original Heroic Fatherhood series. Following Mike's recent passing, this episode has become a cherished keepsake, and Joe opens with a heartfelt encouragement to listeners: if you are blessed to still have your parents or grandparents, grab a microphone, sit down with them, and ask them about their lives. Those recordings become priceless. In this first of a two-part conversation, Mike looks back on the two heroic men who modeled fatherhood for him: His father ("Papa") — the son of a Greek immigrant who grew up in poverty, served as a B-17 pilot in World War II, and built and ran movie theaters across the Quad Cities, open 364 days a year. Mike remembers his relentless work ethic, his hopeless optimism, his lack of any prejudice, and above all his total devotion to his wife, which only deepened as she battled Alzheimer's. He lived to 100. His father-in-law, Carl Liebscher ("Gopa") — a steady, God-centered father of eight who moved his entire life from New Braunfels, Texas to Davenport, Iowa simply to make his wife happy. Mike shares two pieces of advice that stuck with him for life: that unless something is keeping your children from getting to heaven, it isn't worth worrying about, and that a heavy load gets much lighter when there are many shoulders to help carry it. Running through both men is the same thread Joe returns to again and again on the show: the servant leader who puts faith first, his wife next, and family at the center of everything. As Joe reflects, his confidence in speaking about fatherhood comes not from being a perfect father himself, but from witnessing three great ones up close. Part two airs next week, when Joe and his father turn to Mike's own approach to fatherhood and how he raised his family. Man Up airs on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network. Learn more and listen at https://IowaCatholicRadio.com/ Support for Man Up is provided by Construction Professionals. Learn more at https://CPCustomHomes.com/ #ManUp #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #HeroicFatherhood #CatholicMen #Fatherhood #FaithAndFamily #ServantLeadership #CatholicDad #CatholicRadio #FathersDay #CatholicFaith Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As parents, it's natural to want to help your children—especially when they're facing financial challenges. But when that support becomes open-ended, it can create serious risks for your retirement, your emergency fund, your credit, and even your family relationships.In this episode of Dollars and Sense, Joel and Zach discuss five ways helping adult children can unintentionally hurt your retirement plan. They cover how financial support can affect family dynamics, create sibling tension, reduce retirement contributions, drain emergency savings, and increase debt or credit risk.The goal isn't to stop helping your kids. It's to help wisely—with structure, boundaries, and a clear understanding of how today's generosity could impact tomorrow's financial security.If you're a parent, pre-retiree, or retiree trying to balance generosity with long-term financial stability, this conversation is for you.Thinking about moving to a 55+ community? Before you make the leap, there are a few important questions to ask yourself—because this decision is about much more than buying a new home.Joel and Zach discuss the lifestyle, financial, emotional, and long-term planning considerations that come with moving into a 55+ community. From downsizing and HOA fees to social activities, aging in place, and making sure you and your partner are on the same page, this conversation is designed to help you think clearly before making a major life transition.A 55+ community can offer convenience, connection, and a fresh start—but it may also require trade-offs. The key is knowing whether the community fits your finances, personality, lifestyle, and future needs.In this episode, we cover:Whether you're truly ready for a lifestyle changeThe emotional and practical side of downsizingGiving up yardwork, gardening, and home maintenanceUnderstanding HOA fees and service-based costsSocial opportunities and privacy considerationsMaking sure you and your partner are alignedPlanning for aging in place and long-term comfortIf you're retired, nearing retirement, or helping a loved one consider their next move, this episode will give you helpful questions to consider before choosing a 55+ community.

In this Father's Day episode, Dr. Bud Marr hosts solo while co-host Bo Bonner travels through Europe, welcoming back an Uncommon Good "all-star": Joe Stopulos, host of the Man Up show on Iowa Catholic Radio. Both shows launched in 2016, and this episode marks an Iowa Catholic Radio mashup centered on one question — what does it mean to live a life well lived in light of eternity? The conversation grows out of Joe's recent loss of his father, who died after a fourteen-week battle with aggressive cancer. Joe shares the beauty found within that suffering: a death surrounded by family, the reception of communion and the sacrament of anointing, and a final afternoon of praying the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at his father's bedside. The discussion turns to the Church's teaching that we should never hasten death, and how that teaching preserved precious conversations, graces, and "teachable moments" that would otherwise have been lost. Highlights and themes include: The witness of service over selfishness — drawing on Joe's father, bookstore owner Lois Brookhart, Father Aquinas, and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati as everyday and saintly models Bishop Robert Barron's challenge that "your life is not about you" Memento mori and Ben Sasse's reflections on facing mortality Living the joy of the gospel without needing to be a scholar or apologist — the "little way" of St. Thérèse and the humble witness of Blessed Solanus Casey and St. John Henry Newman Balancing vocation, career, and intentional time with children Health span and stewardship of the body — referencing Peter Attia's Outlive — as a way to keep serving others well into old age Tim Carney's Family Unfriendly and resisting the "Instagram" sheen of family life The Uncommon Good is a production of Iowa Catholic Radio, exploring Catholic social teaching for everyday life. Thank you to Imogene Ingredients for helping to underwrite the show — learn more at imogeneingredients.com. Pray with us on air: the Rosary at 4:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 2:57 PM, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Rosary at 8:30 PM. You can also pray the Rosary anytime on the Iowa Catholic Radio app, available 24/7/365, and find upcoming diocesan events on our events page. We covet your time, talent, and treasure — there are opportunities throughout the year to volunteer and support the mission. Learn more at IowaCatholicRadio.com. #TheUncommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #Catholic #Catholicism #FathersDay #ALifeWellLived #MementoMori #DyingWell #Fatherhood #CatholicMen #ManUpShow #BishopBarron #JoyOfTheGospel #Frassati #SolanusCasey #JohnHenryNewman #CatholicSocialTeaching #FaithAndFamily #EndOfLifeCare #CatholicFaith #LiveInLightOfEternity #Healthspan #Outlive Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode: lifestyle creep awareness, emergency funds, rebuilding after a house fire, designing a values-aligned life, career transition coaching with Karen WorthyEpisode SummaryKaren Worthy shares how a wake-up call about spending led their family into FI habits—then a devastating house fire became a “blank slate” that clarified what matters. Karen and Adam explore how savings create optionality in crises and careers, and how Karen used that runway to take a sabbatical and launch a career transition coaching business.Guest BioKaren Worthy is a career transition coach who helps people land their next role through resume, interview, and networking support. She previously worked at Amazon and has led recruiting/HR teams.Resources & Books MentionedWorthy Career PathsMr. Money Mustache (blog) Frugalwoods (blog)“Five Hour Resume” course (code: MINDFUL) Mindful FIRE Envisioning Guide Mindful FIRE Legends community  Guest Contact InformationEmail: karen@worthycareerpaths.comWebsite: https://worthycareerpaths.com/LinkedIn: Karen Worthy (not provided)Key Takeaways“Lifestyle creep” can be $3-at-a-time; downloading a year of transactions made spending patterns undeniable.A cold-turkey “no eating out” month built lasting systems (including a monthly “Stuff Weekend” budget).Emergency funds matter most when life is chaotic—hotel, shoes, and basics before insurance pays.Confidence comes from optionality: “F-you money” can make you bolder at work and pickier in transitions.Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community at MindfulFIRE.org/join.PS: Introducing the…

Part 2 of Joe Stopulos's Uncommon Good interview with Dr. Bud Maher picks up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Joe is studying at Marquette University — attending daily Mass during Lent (sometimes before the bar closed), seeking out every Jesuit professor he could find, and slowly beginning to ask why the Church teaches what it teaches. Highlights include: College Faith in the Real World: Joe reflects on attending a 10 p.m. Sunday Mass while most of his friend group wasn't practicing. He describes going to daily Mass every day of Lent in college — including a legendary St. Patrick's Day that started at 5:50 a.m. outside a bar and still included 6:30 a.m. Mass. A perfect encapsulation of where he was spiritually. Meeting His First Protestant at 25: A friendship with a Methodist minister friend forced Joe to actually articulate why Catholics do what they do — confession, the sacraments, all of it. He couldn't answer from Scripture. That sent him to CatholicAnswers.com, and every answer he found only deepened his conviction. Father John Ricardo Changes Everything: Introduced to Iowa Catholic Radio through friend John Leonetti (whom Joe famously told "nobody listens to Catholic radio"), Joe started tuning in to Father Ricardo at 11 a.m. and never stopped. He began burning CDs of Ricardo's talks to hand out. Combined with Jeff Cavins' Bible Timeline study and Scott Hahn's The Lamb's Supper, this launched a roughly 24-month transformation that Joe describes as the turning point of his adult faith. The Origin of Man Up: Joe shares how his early on-air appearances during Iowa Catholic Radio fundraisers eventually led to a standing show — made possible, he says, by the theological confidence and credibility of his original co-host, Father Zach. Now approaching 10 years and 400+ episodes, Man Up remains one of the network's cornerstone programs. Life at the Basilica of Saint John: Joe talks about the thriving parish community at Saint John's Basilica in Des Moines, the pastoral transition from the beloved Father Quinn to Father Trevor Sequin, and why surrounding yourself with friends striving for virtue is one of the three most important decisions a man can make. Saint Thomas Classical Academy: Joe highlights this homeschool hybrid co-op as one of the great gifts of his family's life in Des Moines. A major event is coming up — Bishop Conley will be the keynote speaker on October 20th, focusing on his devotion to Saint John Henry Newman. Don't miss it. Hope for the Future of the Church: Joe closes with optimism — men are returning to the Church, communities are growing, and the Forge Conference is proof. As Joe puts it: if Joe Rogan's going to church, a lot of people are going to church. Next week on Man Up: Joe re-airs a two-part interview he recorded with his father during the Heroic Fatherhood series — a tribute to the man he calls the greatest of his life.

This week on The Uncommon Good, Dr. Bud Maher flies solo while Bo Bonner continues his doctoral studies in England. His guest is Dr. Stephen Lawson, a longtime friend and newly appointed associate professor of theology at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas — a position so new he hasn't appeared on the university's website yet. Check back at newman.edu this fall to follow his work. The Stone-Campbell Movement Dr. Lawson grew up in Grayson, Kentucky, the son of two Bible college professors deeply rooted in the Stone-Campbell (restorationist) movement — a tradition that intentionally uses generic church names like "Church of Christ" or "Christian Church" to emphasize unity over denominationalism. He explains the movement's founding principle ("where the Bible speaks, we speak; where the Bible is silent, we are silent"), its surprisingly robust understanding of baptism and weekly Eucharist, and how its Biblicist roots ironically pushed many of its most serious scholars toward deeper engagement with church history. The Academic Journey From Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri, to Emmanuel Christian Seminary, and finally to Saint Louis University's PhD program in historical theology, Dr. Lawson describes how immersion in the Cappadocian Fathers, Augustine, and patristic scholarship created a hunger the Stone-Campbell tradition couldn't fully satisfy. He reflects on a remarkable cohort of fellow Stone-Campbell scholars at SLU — including mutual friends Alex Giltner, Jordan Wood, and Alden Bass — many of whom have since entered the Catholic Church. Hauerwas, Peterson, and Newman Two thinkers proved pivotal: ethicist Stanley Hauerwas, whose radical ecclesiology pushed Lawson to ask serious questions about what the Church actually is, and Protestant-turned-Catholic theologian Erik Peterson (1890–1960), whose conversion story Lawson wrote his dissertation on. He was asked three times during his dissertation defense: Why aren't you Catholic? Landing the Airplane The decisive moment came when an institutional merger at Austin Graduate School of Theology — where Lawson was teaching — produced an administrator's claim that a theology degree was "basically the same thing" as a degree in marriage and family therapy. That reduction of Christianity to a subjective self-help tool made staying in a subjectivist tradition impossible. He and his wife Emily entered RCIA at St. Ignatius Martyr Church in Austin, Texas, and entered full communion with the Catholic Church. Their baptisms were recognized as valid; no rebaptism was needed. Teaching Theology Today After three years teaching at a Catholic high school in St. Louis, Dr. Lawson reflects on what really matters in the classroom. His approach shifted away from memorizing theological vocabulary toward helping students encounter Christ through texts — most notably, using Augustine's Confessions as a mirror for students to map their own spiritual geographies and key life moments. Pope Leo's Encyclical Dr. Lawson offers an early take on Magnificat Humanitas, Pope Leo's new encyclical on human dignity and artificial intelligence, describing it as a text with real, lasting impact — one that calls the Church back to the concrete, local, embodied person in an age of commodification and algorithmic control. He sees limited room for AI in theological education, where the goal is encounter, not output. Dr. Lawson's conversion essay is available through his Facebook page. Look for his published work in the Newman Studies Journal. Dr. Bud Maher teases a return visit to go deeper on the encyclical. Pray with Iowa Catholic Radio: Rosary on air at 4:30 AM, 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 8:30 PM. Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 2:57 PM. Download the Iowa Catholic Radio app to pray anytime, anywhere, and stay connected to events across the Diocese of Des Moines. Visit IowaCatholicRadio.com for events, donation options, and more. #TheUncommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicConversion #StoneCampbellMovement #CatholicTheology #NewmanUniversity #BudMaher #DrStephenLawson #RestorationistMovement #ChurchHistory #CatholicFaith #Patristics #StanleyHauerwas #PopeLeo #MagnificatHumanitas #AugustineConfessions #CatholicPodcast #ConversionStory #SacramentalTheology #TeachingTheology #CatholicIntellectual #ErikPeterson #FullCommunion #SaintLouisUniversity #ProtestantToCAtholic Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, a nonprofit giving children a voice in cultural and legislative conversations that too often prioritize adult desires over kids' needs. What is Them Before Us? Founded in response to the 2012–2015 cultural shift around same-sex marriage, Them Before Us uses social science research to make the case that children consistently flourish best with their married, biological mother and father — and that every departure from that, whether through divorce, surrogacy, or same-sex households, carries real costs for kids that culture has been too quick to dismiss. Surrogacy vs. Adoption & the viral "Mama" video: Josh draws a sharp distinction between adoption, which tries to heal a child's loss, and surrogacy, which deliberately inflicts it. The conversation also unpacks a viral video of a baby raised by a same-sex couple instinctively crying out "Mama" — and what it reveals about children's biological and emotional needs. How you can help: Follow and share @ThemBeforeUs on social media, read the blog at thembeforus.substack.com, support their work financially, engage your legislators, and start close to home — model a strong, sacrificial marriage for the children already in your life. Learn more at thembeforeus.com Episode Contributors Julie Nelson, Chris Magruder, Josh Wood #CatholicWomenNow #ThemBeforeUs #ChildrensRights #ProChild #CatholicRadio #IowaCatholicRadio #FamilyFirst #DefendTheFamily #CatholicMoms #SurrogacyVsAdoption #MarriageAndFamily #CatholicFaith #HolyBoldness #ProtectChildren #NaturalFamily Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Morton reviews the chancellor's pre-bank holiday announcements, covering free children's bus travel, reduced VAT on family activities and meals, fuel duty, mileage allowance changes and what they mean in practice for businesses and families. Mark offers a candid take on whether these measures are likely to make a material difference and who they really benefit.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In one of the most personal episodes of Man Up to date, host Joe Stopulos opens by sharing that his father — the self-described hero of his life — recently passed away after a swift battle with cancer. The interview featured in this episode was recorded on February 6th, the very morning Joe's family received word of his father's diagnosis, making its content — a deep dive into Joe's Catholic upbringing — all the more poignant and powerful. Highlights include: A Cradle Catholic Story: Joe, the fourth of six children, grew up in a large Catholic family in Davenport, Iowa, attending Catholic grade school, high school, and college (Marquette University). He reflects on what it meant to be the "big family" at school and how normalcy around the faith was established early. The Role of the Father: Joe makes a compelling case — backed by statistics — that as the father goes, so goes the family. He shares how watching his dad pray silently at Communion left a lasting impression, and how his father's consistent Mass attendance (never missed a single one) shaped all six Stopulos children, all of whom remain in the faith today. "Peasant Catholicism" and Why It Works: Joe and Dr. Maher discuss the value of consistent, humble faith practice — showing up to Mass, praying before meals, living a Christian life — even without formal Bible study or theological depth. It worked for two thousand years, and Joe's family is living proof. A Gift of Faith: Joe shares that he never seriously doubted his faith, even through adolescence and college. His one missed Mass in eighth grade is still something he remembers. He considered priesthood briefly in grade school but ultimately felt called to marriage — and the story of how he met his wife Kristen (thanks to a last-minute band class and AOL Instant Messenger) is both funny and providential. Looking Ahead: Joe closes by noting this is Part 1 of 2. Upcoming weeks on Man Up will include Part 2 of the Uncommon Good interview, re-aired episodes featuring Joe's father, and eventually Joe's own personal reflection on what his dad meant to him. He also notes the recent passing of Father Aquinas, adding to a season of deep personal loss. This episode is for any man who wants to be a better father, who wonders if showing up is enough, or who is still processing what his own father meant to him.

In this episode, Dr. Bud Marr sits down with Matthew David Wiseman — independent scholar, tutor, and author — for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most theologically rich conversion stories you'll hear. Bo Bonner is traveling in Europe for the month of June, so Bud is flying solo and bringing some exceptional guests to the show. Highlights include: Matthew's upbringing as a Southern Baptist in West Texas and his family's gradual move toward home church worship His introduction to the Hebrew Roots Movement — a Gentile Christian movement emphasizing Torah observance, kosher laws, and Saturday Sabbath How disagreements over the interpretation of the Law (especially calculating feast days and the liturgical calendar) exposed the need for a living oral tradition His discovery that the Law of Moses is not self-interpreting — and how that realization cracked open the question of ecclesiastical authority His transition into Anglicanism, drawn by apostolic succession, and his eye-opening first encounter with Eucharistic liturgy — which he recognized as a fulfillment of temple worship and the Passover Seder The fragmentation of the Anglican Communion and how watching it fall apart confirmed for him that authority without a final arbiter cannot maintain unity His reception into the Catholic Church in 2016 in St. Andrews, Scotland — and why that moment felt like completion, not just conversion The influence of James Kugel's How to Read the Bible, Peter Kreeft, and C.S. Lewis on his intellectual journey Reflections on the Jewish roots of the Mass and the continuity between ancient Israel's worship and Catholic liturgy Matthew's book, The Two Jerusalems: My Conversion from the Messianic Movement to the Catholic Church, is available now. Contact Divine Treasures to check local availability. His interview on EWTN's The Coming Home Network is also available online and is highly recommended. #CatholicConversion #TheUncommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #MatthewDavidWiseman #TheTwoJerusalems #ComingHomeNetwork #HebrewRootsMovement #MesianicMovement #CatholicFaith #JewishRootsOfCatholicism #ScriptureAndTradition #ApostolicSuccession #CatholicPodcast #ConversionStory #RoadToRome #EucharisticLiturgy #TorahObservance #AnglicansBecomingCatholic #CatholicBooks #FaithJourney Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder sit down with Stephanie Parks — Director of Campus Ministry at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines and co-author of Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering (written with Patti Armstrong) — to tell the story of a modern woman whose life and death are captivating the Church. Who Was Michelle Duppong? Born in 1984 and raised on a North Dakota farm, Michelle was a faithful Catholic who experienced a powerful conversion through FOCUS and Eagle Eye Ministries summer camp. After graduating from North Dakota State University in Fargo, she served six years as a FOCUS missionary — opening campuses and discipling students — before joining the Diocese of Bismarck for adult faith formation. In late 2014, she was diagnosed with stage four cancer and given two months to live. She lived a full year more, transforming everyone around her — hospital staff, nurses, cafeteria workers — through her contagious joy. She died on Christmas Day, 2015, surrounded by her family. Her cause for canonization was officially opened in 2022, and she now holds the title Servant of God. The Book Stephanie co-authored Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering with Patti Armstrong, whose connection to Michelle's family in Bismarck perfectly complemented Stephanie's perspective from inside FOCUS. The book covers Michelle's life, her heroic suffering, and the signs of hope her family experienced after her death — including a beautiful account from her sister Lisa. How to Support Michelle's Cause Prayer cards are available. If you experience a grace through Michelle's intercession, report it to the Guild overseeing her cause. Also in This Episode — Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 2026 June 11th: The USCCB will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — a first in American history. Enthronement resources: WelcomeHisHeart.com Film: Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End — screening in Des Moines, Waukee, and Waterloo on June 9, 11, and 12. For family consecration guidance, revisit the Catholic Women Now episode with Emily Jaminet from January. Episode Contributors Julie Nelson, Chris Magruder, Stephanie Parks #CatholicWomenNow #MichelleDuppong #ServantOfGod #HopeInThDepthsOfSuffering #CatholicSaints #FOCUS #RedemptiveSuffering #SacredHeartOfJesus #CatholicRadio #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicWomen #NewSaints #CatholicFaith #DowlingCatholic #StephanieParks Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Stopulos welcomes longtime friend and fellow Davenport Assumption alum Phil Young to Man Up for an inspiring conversation about endurance, faith, mental strength, and perseverance. Phil recently became the fourth fastest American ever in the 100-mile race, and in this episode he shares: How he evolved from a solid high school runner into one of America's elite ultramarathoners The discipline and mental fortitude required to compete at the highest level How to persevere through pain, setbacks, and self-doubt Why community and accountability matter when building healthy habits The connection between endurance sports and spiritual growth How faith in Christ frees him from tying his identity to performance Lessons men can apply to fitness, fatherhood, business, and prayer life Joe and Phil also discuss overcoming adversity, learning to “do hard things,” and why perseverance matters both physically and spiritually. #ManUpShow #PhilYoung #Ultramarathon #100MileRace #MentalToughness #Fortitude #CatholicMen #ChristianAthlete #JoeStopulos #IowaCatholicRadio #FaithAndFitness #Perseverance #EnduranceRunning #FleetFeet #RunningCommunity #CatholicPodcast #MensMinistry #HeroicVirtue #PhilYoung #Ultramarathon #100MileRace #MentalStrength #EnduranceRunning #FaithAndFitness #CatholicMen #FleetFeet #Perseverance #ManUpShow Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode of The UnCommon Good, Dr. Bud Marr welcomes returning guest Dr. Matthew Umbarger from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Umbarger shares his remarkable journey from the Restoration Movement and missionary work in Israel into the Catholic Church. Along the way, Bud and Matthew discuss biblical interpretation, the historical roots of Christian worship, the importance of reading Scripture in community, and how Catholic theology transformed their understanding of the Old Testament. The heart of the conversation centers on Dr. Umbarger's book: “A Table in the Presence of My Enemies: Banqueting and Battling in Ancient Israel.” Listeners will hear a fascinating exploration of Psalm 23, the Eucharist as preparation for spiritual battle, the Passover connection to Christian worship, and how ancient Israel understood sacrificial meals before battle. The episode also touches on: Catholic biblical literacy today The Church Fathers and Scripture Historical criticism and faith Spiritual warfare and the Mass The continuity between the Old and New Testaments Why the Eucharist matters for daily Christian life #TheUnCommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #MatthewUmbarger #BudMarr #BoBonner #Psalm23 #CatholicPodcast #CatholicRadio #Eucharist #SpiritualWarfare #BibleStudy #OldTestament #CatholicTheology #NewmanUniversity #CatholicFaith #ScriptureStudy #ChurchFathers #ChristianPodcast #CatholicTeaching #CatholicCulture Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does the Old Testament point directly to Jesus Christ? This week on Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome renowned Catholic speaker and teacher Barbara Heil for a fascinating discussion on “types and shadows” in Sacred Scripture. Barbara explains how the people, symbols, events, and imagery of the Old Testament foreshadow the realities fulfilled in Christ and the Catholic faith. From the Passover lamb and Jonah to the tabernacle, Ark of the Covenant, and the Israelites' journey out of Egypt, listeners will discover how the Bible tells one unified story of salvation. In this episode: What “types and shadows” mean in Scripture How the Old Testament prepares us for Christ Biblical connections to baptism, the Eucharist, and the Mass The spiritual meaning behind the tabernacle and sacred objects Why understanding Scripture strengthens Catholic faith How revelation leads to transformation Barbara Heil brings Scripture alive in a way that helps Catholics encounter the heart of God through His Word. Learn more about Barbara Heil and her ministry at:https://www.fromhisheart.com/ #CatholicWomenNow #BarbaraHeil #TypesAndShadows #SacredScripture #BibleStudy #CatholicFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #OldTestament #NewTestament #BiblicalTheology #CatholicWomen #ScriptureStudy #SalvationHistory #TheWordOfGod #Eucharist #CatholicTeaching #BibleInAYear #CatholicBibleStudy #JesusChrist #CatholicLiving #FaithFormation #CatholicRadio #Mass #CatholicTruth Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Stopulus concludes the “Great Men of the Bible” series with a powerful recap conversation featuring PJ McManus. In this final episode, Joe and Fr. PJ discuss: The purpose and legacy of “The Great Men of the Bible” series Why the four Gospels were written and who they were written for Key differences between Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John The spiritual maturity reflected in the Gospel of John Lessons Catholic men can learn from St. Matthew, St. Philip, Nicodemus, and others The importance of listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit Why Scripture study is essential for every Catholic man Fr. PJ also reflects on how the early Church handed on the faith and encourages listeners to deepen their relationship with Christ through regular Bible reading and prayer. Joe closes the episode by encouraging listeners to continue using “The Great Men of the Bible” podcast as a Bible study resource and tool for spiritual growth. #Hashtags #ManUpShow #GreatMenOfTheBible #FrPJMcManus #CatholicRadio #BibleStudy #CatholicMen #ScriptureStudy #IowaCatholicRadio #GospelWriters #FaithFormation #CatholicPodcast #StMatthew #BookOfActs #ChristianDiscipleship #BiblicalMen Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - 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 Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How can getting dressed become an act of prayer? This week on Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome Mary D. Harper, theologian, speaker, and author of The Liturgical Style Guide. Mary shares how fashion, beauty, color, textiles, and even accessories can reflect the liturgical seasons and draw us deeper into our Catholic faith. From Pentecost pinks and Sacred Heart reds to saint-inspired style and the theology of fabrics, this conversation explores how beauty evangelizes and how women can dress intentionally while embracing their unique vocation and personal style. Topics include: The meaning behind liturgical colors and fabrics Fashion inspired by the saints and Scripture Pentecost symbolism and the “Pentecostal rose” Dressing modestly without losing individuality The spiritual beauty of clothing and creativity Ethical fashion and secondhand shopping How beauty can elevate the soul toward God Learn more about Mary Harper at:https://www.liturgicalstyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liturgicalstyle/ #CatholicWomenNow #MaryHarper #LiturgicalStyle #CatholicFashion #CatholicWomen #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #FaithAndFashion #LiturgicalLiving #CatholicStyle #SacredBeauty #CatholicLifestyle #Pentecost #SacredHeart #CatholicCulture #WomenOfFaith #TheologyOfBeauty #SaintInspired #ChristianWomen #AveMariaUniversity Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan Walley, co-founder and CEO of Forward Inheritance, joins host KJ to challenge the broken status quo of wealth transfer in America. Bryan shares how a personal reckoning with his own father's estate planning — or lack thereof — sparked a fintech solution designed to help families organize, communicate, and access their inheritance before tragedy strikes. From probate nightmares to illiquid home equity, Bryan lays out why the $84 trillion great wealth transfer is heading for disaster without better planning — and what Forward Inheritance is doing to fix it. Four Key Takeaways: [7:02 ] Most families are dangerously unprepared: Only about 40% of homeowners have a trust and will. That means 60% of homes could end up in probate, costing families years and thousands of dollars. [9:35] The inheritance conversation isn't about money : Avoiding mortality talk is understandable, but delaying the planning conversation only makes things harder. Start with paperwork, not dollars. [17:39] Inheritance is arriving too late: As parents live longer and stay in their homes, heirs are receiving inheritance in their 60s instead of their 30s — exactly when they need it least. Forward Inheritance unlocks illiquid home equity tax-free for the next generation with no monthly payments and no money leaving the parents' account. [16:20] The family can be the bank: Through intrafamily loans documented on the platform, families can keep wealth circulating internally at low interest rates, rather than sending it to a bank. Quote of the Show (11:49):"Let's stop the intergenerational trauma of bad financial advice going down. We can stop this. We can do better. We can help our families move forward." – Bryan Walley Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Bryan Walley:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btwalley Company Website: https://www.forwardinheritance.com/ How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Mark cover the political winds from Texas to Louisiana, give credit to a CNN commentator who gives proper context to a Trump quote, and share the latest example of why Marco Rubio is a force to be reckoned with. --------------------------------------------Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live

Mike and Mark cover the political winds from Texas to Louisiana, give credit to a CNN commentator who gives proper context to a Trump quote, and share the latest example of why Marco Rubio is a force to be reckoned with. --------------------------------------------Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live

Jon Leonetti joins the show to discuss St. Bartholomew in our Great Men of the Bible series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - 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 Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike and Mark cover the political winds from Texas to Louisiana, give credit to a CNN commentator who gives proper context to a Trump quote, and share the latest example of why Marco Rubio is a force to be reckoned with. --------------------------------------------Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live

We wrap up the first group of episodes in our Reconsidered Leader series--bringing the theoretical to a close and opening up with Scripture for grouping #2.  Here, we look into the modern philosophical assumptions regarding leadership, whose flagship ideas belong to Hobbes and Nietzsche. Opposed to both is the Christian understanding of peace and prayer, and this consideration of "warring factions" brings our theoretical section to a fitting end. With a summer sabbatical on order, we will be on break from the Reconsidered Leader, but will pick back up with part 2 in July! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fr. John Hollowell joins me to discuss the life of St. Paul in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - 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 Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why praise is deeply Catholic The Mass as a “sacrifice of praise” Catechism 2649 and the meaning of praise prayer How praise renews the mind and calms anxiety Scripture reflections on praise, including Acts 16 Personal testimonies of God working through praise Simple ways to begin praising God daily The connection between praise, peace, and spiritual renewal Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With this episode, we point out how "followership," that is obedience and discipleship, not only make leadership possible in the first place, but are also a base reality for all leaders--because even they have to follow someone! We look at the way Jesus Christ is both the perfect example of a leader AND the perfect form of obedience, and why such understandings chaff at the world's understanding of things so profoundly! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, MS Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management  Season 8 | Episode 47 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Resource Management, as they break budgeting into simple, realistic steps to help you spend with purpose, save with confidence, and gain control of your financial future. Topics include understanding gross vs. net income, categorizing expenses (fixed, flexible, occasional), planning for surprise costs, handling surpluses and deficits, avoiding lifestyle creep, and using side gigs or resources to improve your balance. Listeners will come away with practical actions: plan with take-home pay, track all food and small cash purchases, build an emergency fund, prioritize or trim flexible expenses when needed, and reach out to local Extension resources for help. For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel

Mike Aquilina joins me again, this time to discuss St. Stephen in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - 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 Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We continue with the leader reconsidered, this time looking into the particular way a leader imitates Christ and His being-set-apart-for-others. What is the most fundamental way the Holiness of Jesus is shown forth? What else but that, in His resurrection, He retains the wounds of His passion! How is it that leaders must imitate Christ precisely in this way? Find out more by listening to the episode! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it mean to truly listen—not just hear, but encounter another person with the heart of Christ? In this episode of Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris McGruder explore the powerful concept of sacred listening. Drawing from spiritual direction, Scripture, and everyday life, Julie shares how listening is not just a skill—but a grace that invites healing, dignity, and deeper relationships. You'll learn the difference between hearing and listening, how Jesus modeled attentive and compassionate listening, and practical ways to become a more present, empathetic listener in your family, friendships, and daily encounters. Whether you're navigating conversations with loved ones or seeking to grow in your faith, this episode offers simple yet profound wisdom to help you listen with love—and create space for God to move. Opening prayer and reflections on truth, beauty, and goodness Introduction to sacred listening and its importance Difference between hearing vs. listening Insights from Julie's experience as a spiritual director Scriptural examples of how Jesus listens (e.g., Martha and Mary) Practical tools for better listening: Affirmation and presence Nonverbal communication Embracing silence Avoiding “fixing” or redirecting Discussion on empathy vs. sympathy Navigating difficult conversations and “victim mindset” Real-life examples of healing through listening Applying sacred listening in marriage, family, and friendships Closing prayer and encouragement Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Summer travel can create memories—and surprise expenses. Julie McPherson talks through common vacation budgeting mistakes, from hidden fees to over-scheduling and over-packing. The conversation blends practical travel insights with broader money habits that affect family finances beyond the trip itself. For more information visit www.artofmoney.com! Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Aquilina, one of the foremost experts on the Church fathers, joins me to discuss our first Pope, St. Peter, in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - 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 Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We continue along not only with the reconsidered leader, but alighting upon the concept of holiness once more. This time, we utilize the theory of French Thinker Rene Girard and his theory regarding violence in religion and the scapegoat to make sense of two things. 1) How does Jesus Christ understand Himself to be "set apart," that is, Holy, in contradistinction to the rival political groups in first century Palestine? 2) How must leaders who would lead like Jesus both understand why scapegoating happens, and how it is that the Holiness Christ calls us to unravels the power of the scapegoat? A pivotal episode--don't miss it! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder sit down with Chantel Howard to explore the beauty, dignity, and formation of young women through her initiative, the Catholic Finishing School. Inspired by a desire to restore authentic femininity in a culture often confused about identity, Chantel shares how her program equips girls ages 14–19 with confidence, virtue, and practical life skills rooted in Catholic teaching. From etiquette and communication to deeper formation through Theology of the Body, Scripture, and the lives of the saints, this program offers a holistic approach to becoming the woman God created them to be. The conversation also touches on the importance of beauty in daily life, the role of mothers and mentors, and how families can foster meaningful conversations about identity, worth, and purpose. Chantel also shares exciting opportunities, including a pilgrimage experience for mothers and daughters. ✨ Learn more: https://catholicfinishingschool.com Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We continue in our "Great Men of the Bible" series today with Devin Schadt. He is the founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, and joins the show to help us better know St. Joseph and how we can follow his example in our lives. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - 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 Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We keep our reconsidered leader arc going, this time considering the Scriptural concept of Holiness and what it has to teach us about leadership that imitates Our Lord. Dispelling misconceptions regarding the ideas of holiness, we look to the Old Testament to dwell on the concept of election (both for persons and people), and dive into the social and political situation on the ground during the New Testament to help look at Jesus's understanding of the point of holiness, and the implications this has for leadership.   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Chris Magruder and guest co-host Leslie Teeling welcome back Deborah Colloton for a deeper discussion on infertility, IVF, and the growing movement toward restorative reproductive medicine. Building on last week's conversation, Deborah explains how restorative reproductive care works by identifying and treating the root causes of infertility for both men and women. The conversation contrasts this approach with IVF, examining not only the physical and emotional toll, but also the ethical implications surrounding embryo loss, surrogacy, and the commodification of human life. The hosts also explore how cultural acceptance of IVF has led to complex and often troubling scenarios—from legal conflicts in surrogacy arrangements to the rise of “designer embryos” and a largely unregulated fertility industry. Grounded in Catholic teaching, including insights connected to Humanae Vitae, this episode challenges listeners to think critically while offering hope through faithful, science-based solutions.

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - 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 Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rolling along with the reconsidered leader, we explore how the Theology of Sacrifice makes Taleb's concept of "Skin In The Game"...well...take on flesh! Sacrifice is often misunderstood as archaic or merely destructive, but with a properly informed Theological understanding, the Christian difference in leadership takes on new light. Along with practical implications for how Sacrificial Leadership will (and will not!) look like on the ground, its an episode you won't want to miss! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Chris Magruder and substitute co-host Leslie Teeling sit down with Deborah Colloton to tackle a sensitive but important topic: infertility and reproductive technologies. Deborah shares her personal journey through infertility and how it led her to discover restorative reproductive medicine—a science-based, ethical approach that seeks to identify and treat the root causes of infertility rather than bypass them. The discussion dives into the differences between restorative reproductive care and IVF, including medical outcomes, costs, and moral considerations from a Catholic perspective. The conversation also addresses surrogacy, the reality of embryo loss, and the dignity of human life, while offering hope to couples through emerging medical advancements. This episode provides both clarity and compassion for those navigating fertility challenges.

Step-family advisor, speaker and author Emily Bouchard joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to dive into step-parenting teens, navigating money conversations in blended family estates, effective approaches for teaching healthy money habits to your kids, and important conversations you need to have to improve your stepfamily dynamic. For more from Emily:  https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/ Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High Conflict Ex Hijack Your Life  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass Get My Ebook -  120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook    Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Head to www.cozyearth.com and use the code JAMIESBOGO by April 18th for my  exclusive Mother's Day BOGO deal. Or, use the code COZYJAMIE anytime for 20% off your order.  LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Kajabi | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi to get all the details.  

We enter the New Testament today with John the Baptist. Br. John Barker joins me for this episode and fittingly, he is a Franciscan friar with the Province of Saint John the Baptist. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - 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 Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UCG All-Star Christopher Altieri joins the show again to talk about his new book Leo XIV: The New Pope and Catholic Reform. It just so happens that this fits perfectly with the series on Catholic Leadership the guys are going through, and the overlap of the topics is Providential! Chris's expertise on Vatican governance melds with practical considerations explored so far in the series. You won't want to miss it! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - 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 Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This month's episode is packed with inspiration, insight, and real-life stories.  First, Denise sits down with Bryan Spencer, founder of Secure Financial Group, for a candid conversation about what it's really like to build a business alongside his father. From family dynamics to financial planning, Bryan shares lessons on trust, legacy, and creating a secure future. Then, Olympic gold medalist and three-time world champion Haley Skarupa takes us inside the world of women's hockey. She opens up about competing at the highest level, the growth of the women's game, and what it takes—mentally and physically—to perform on the world stage. Finally, rising hockey standout Giuliana Golden joins the show to talk about how the sport is shaping her journey to college. She reveals how she's balancing academics and athletics, managing life away from home, and using the discipline of hockey to prepare for her future. Presented by Secure Financial Group.

We continue our Reconsidered Leadership series with part 5: Extending arguments made by Nassim Nicholas Taleb from his popular book Antifragile, we explore the concept of "Skin in the Game," and how interpreted through the "key of Christ," this understanding of what leaders must do in regard to risk, benefit, and sharing burdens with those they lead serves as the practical way forward to judge whether one is a kenotic leader or not.  Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It could be said that money is the root of a majority of the problems in our homes. The enemy's plan is to keep families in financial bondage. In this message, Adrian Rogers provides wisdom regarding family finances. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

It could be said that money is the root of a majority of the problems in our homes. The enemy's plan is to keep families in financial bondage. In this message, Adrian Rogers provides wisdom regarding family finances. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111