Brian Sweeney on Prayer, Discipline, and the Surrender Novena - Part 1 - 05/29/2026

In Part 1 of this special conversation, Brian Sweeney reflects on the personal disciplines that reshaped his spiritual life during his years serving Iowa Catholic Radio. Brian discusses: How a health scare changed his lifestyle Building daily prayer habits Using a treadmill desk during prayer time Praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet daily The impact of the Surrender Novena Learning to trust Jesus completely This inspiring conversation offers practical wisdom for listeners seeking a deeper prayer life and stronger daily discipline. #BrianSweeney #SurrenderNovena #CatholicPrayer #CatholicMorningShow #PrayerLife #CatholicFaith #DivineMercy #Rosary #CatholicDiscipline #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.