Katlyn Godwin: From Young Widow to Catholic Convert (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/24/2026

In This Episode Deacon Mark Campbell sits in for Bo Bonner alongside Alexia Baker Fr. Dan Kirby (St. John the Apostle, Norwalk) previews the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel — the parable of the pearl of great price Katlyn Godwin, author of Under the Fig Tree: God's Faithfulness in Every Season, shares her journey from young widow to Catholic convert Fr. Nick Smith (St. Patrick's, Perry) offers the daily Gospel reflection on the parable of the sower Jeff Lukich, author of The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith, discusses his 40-year journey back to the Catholic Church Jeanne Thill previews this weekend's episode of Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Anne Marie Cox delivers Diocese of Des Moines news Mark Amadeo brings the Friday sports update Guest Highlights Katlyn Godwin will sign copies of Under the Fig Tree at Divine Treasures Catholic Book & Gift, 5701 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More info: divinetreasuresinc.net Learn more about Katlyn and her Desert Stories podcast: katlyngodwin.squarespace.com Jeff Lukich's The Long Way Home is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers: jefflukich.com Around the Diocese The Pilgrim Mary statue moves tomorrow from the Cathedral to Our Lady of the Americas Parish in Des Moines, where it will remain through August 4 A sensory-friendly Mass is offered this Sunday at 5 p.m. at St. Boniface Parish in Waukee Fr. Tim Fitzgerald and Fr. John Owusu-Agyemang mark their priesthood ordination anniversaries this weekend Mark Your Calendar Forge Hog Roast — Friday, August 1, 6–9 p.m. at Wills Family Orchard, Adel. Details: myforge.org Iowa Cubs Faith & Family Day — Sunday, August 2, gates open at noon with a pregame concert from First Encounter, first pitch at 1 p.m. More info: iowacubs.com St. Charbel Makhlouf, the "Miracle Monk of Lebanon," is honored as Saint of the Day (feast: July 24) Growing the Faith Tour Wrap-Up Iowa Catholic Radio closes out its three-night Growing the Faith Tour with Dr. Karlo Broussard, with stops in Spencer, Creston, and Pella. Missed part of today's show or want to share it? Visit IowaCatholicRadio.com #CatholicPodcast #CatholicFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #CatholicGrief #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #CatholicChurch #DesMoinesIowa #CatholicNews 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.