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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 10 MIN

Forge Hog Roast: A Couples' Night of Faith, Food & Fellowship – Sam Halligan – 07/10/2026

from The Catholic Morning Show · host Bo Bonner, Sam Halligan

Forge is a Des Moines-based Catholic men's movement with more than 50 small groups meeting across the metro area. Every six weeks, Forge hosts a large-group event to complement its ongoing small-group ministry — and this time, they're opening the door to significant others too. The Forge Hog Roast When: Friday, July 31, 6–9 p.m. Where: Wills Family Orchard, 33130 Panther Creek Rd, Adel, IA Cost: $15 per person at the door (drinks and cigars available for purchase separately) Live music from Catholic singer-songwriter Luke Spehar Confessions available with at least six priests from the Diocese of Des Moines Open to couples, single men, and anyone curious about the Forge community Register and get details: myforge.org/event/the-forge-hog-roast What's next for Forge: Alcohol, Axes, and a SEAL – Tuesday, September 22, 7 p.m., featuring Navy SEAL veteran and Franciscan University of Steubenville alum Sam Blair Heart of the Mission Retreat – October 15–18 at Creighton Retreat Center, a three-day intensive for men seeking to grow deeper in their faith Full event calendar: myforge.org/events #ForgeHogRoast #CatholicMen #DesMoinesCatholic #CatholicCouples #CatholicFellowship #LukeSpehar #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicCommunity 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.

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Sam Halligan, Des Moines City Director of Forge, joins Bo Bonner to preview the Forge Hog Roast, a Catholic couples' night of live music, roasted hog, and fellowship happening July 31 at Wills Family Orchard in Adel, Iowa. Halligan shares how the $15-per-person event grew out of Forge's mission to build Catholic men's community in Des Moines, featuring musician Luke Spehar and confessions available throughout the night. The conversation also looks ahead to Forge's fall lineup, including a September men's night with a Navy SEAL veteran and a three-day retreat in October.

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