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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 2 MIN

Grief, Gratitude & a Father's Legacy After Father's Day – Joe Stopulus

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Featured Guest: Iowa Catholic Radio host Joe Stopulus, previewing his 9 AM program with guest host Sam Halligan. A Father's Day Reflection: One month after the death of his father, Joe shares how he's chosen gratitude over grief — thanking God for the example of a faithful father and grandfather rather than dwelling on lost time. Heroic Fatherhood: Joe introduces a special two-part episode, beginning today at 9 AM, featuring an interview he recorded with his late father about two years ago — part of his Heroic Fatherhood series exploring the wisdom of faithful dads. Encouragement for the Grieving: A timely word for anyone who found Father's Day difficult: perspective, thanksgiving, and the gift of a good example. Listen: Joe's show airs weekdays at 9 AM on Iowa Catholic Radio — stream at https://iowacatholicradio.com/ or via the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #FathersDay #HeroicFatherhood #CatholicFatherhood #Grief #Gratitude #Fatherhood #Catholic #CatholicPodcast #FaithAndFamily #RememberingDad   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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Iowa Catholic Radio host Joe Stopulus stops by The Catholic Morning Show with a heartfelt preview of his 9 AM program the day after Father's Day. After losing his own father last month, Joe shares how gratitude—rather than grief—has shaped his perspective, choosing to thank God for the example of a faithful dad and grandfather. He introduces a treasured two-part interview with his late father, recorded two years ago as part of his Heroic Fatherhood series.

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