Dr. Robert Shaffern: The Fisherman Who Became the First Pope (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/31/2026

Sunday Gospel Preview Alexia Baker sits down with Fr. Mike Mahoney for a look ahead to the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time — the multiplication of the loaves and fishes — and what it means to find true satisfaction in Christ alone. Devotion to the Nine Choirs of Angels Jason Gale, VP of Content and Production at TAN Books, joins the show to discuss the newly translated Devotion to the Nine Choirs of Holy Angels by Rev. Henri-Marie Boudon — a rediscovered spiritual classic on why Catholics should cultivate devotion to the full angelic hierarchy, not just their guardian angel. Learn more and get the book: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/devotion-to-the-nine-choirs-of-holy-angels-12-reasons-for-veneration/ Peter of Galilee Historian Dr. Robert Shaffern of the University of Scranton talks about his new book, Peter of Galilee: Shepherd of the Early Church (Angelico Press), which reimagines the first Pope as the working fisherman he once was. Learn more: https://angelicopress.com/ Diocese & Award News Anne Marie Cox brings the latest from the Diocese of Des Moines, including news that Bishop William Joensen took First Place in the Bishop's Column category of the 2026 Catholic Media Association awards for his columns in the Catholic Mirror. Support the Catholic Mirror: https://www.dmdiocese.org/giving/diocesan-special-collections/catholic-mirror Coming Up on Making It Personal Jeanne Thill previews this weekend's Making It Personal with Bishop Joensen (8 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday), featuring a conversation on the traveling Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage statue currently at Saint Ambrose. This Weekend: The Forge Hog Roast Friday, July 31, 6–9 p.m. at Wills Family Orchard (33130 Panther Creek Rd, Adel, IA). $15 entry at the door; drinks available for purchase. A couples' night of live music, roasted hog, and fellowship for the men of the Des Moines area and their significant others. Details: https://myforge.org/event/the-forge-hog-roast/ Looking Ahead Faith and Family Day with the Iowa Cubs – Sunday, August 2, noon–4 p.m., Principal Park First Friday Mass – Friday, August 7, 11:30 a.m., St. Gabriel's Chapel Iowa State Fair – August 13–23, ICR booth near the Bill Riley Stage Iowa State Fair Concert Ticket Giveaway – Enter to win a pair of tickets to Rod Stewart (Aug. 14), Alabama (Aug. 21), or Josiah Queen (Aug. 23). Entries close August 9; winners announced August 10. Must be 18+, no purchase or donation necessary. Enter here: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/ Mary's Helping Hands 5th Anniversary Party – August 23, 3–5 p.m., Iowa State Fair 12th Annual Men's Stag – September 9, 5–9 p.m., Country Lane Lodge Christ Our Life Conference – September 26–27, Casey's Center, Des Moines: https://christourlifeiowa.com/   #CatholicPodcast #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #SaintPeter #NineChoirsOfAngels #CatholicNews #SaintIgnatiusOfLoyola #DailyCatholic     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.