Tanner Kalina: What Your Heart Is Really For (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 08/20/2026

Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell open Day 8 of the Iowa State Fair on the Memorial of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, recapping a strong week at the Iowa Catholic Radio booth (roughly 27–28 confessions heard so far, and freshly restocked "Pope on a Stick" fans courtesy of McDonald Imaging Solutions) and previewing tonight's free-stage lineup — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on the Ann & Bill Riley Stage and 80s band Slaughter on the MidAmerican Stage. Deacon Randy Kiel returns for his weekly look at Sunday's readings, unpacking Isaiah 22 — the Lord removing the unfaithful steward Shebna and installing Eliakim, who is given "the key of the house of David" — as a foreshadowing of the authority Christ later gives Peter and the apostles. Canon lawyer Adam Storey joins for his monthly segment to explain "juridic persons" in church law: the difference between public and private juridic persons, how parishes, dioceses, and seminaries function as juridic persons, and why Iowa Catholic Radio, while not itself an erected juridic person, still fully participates in the Church's apostolic mission. Author Tanner Kalina joins to discuss his new book, All Your Heart (Ascension Press), on why the heart is a distinct spiritual center — alongside the intellect and the will — and how a heart integrated with what we know to be true and good is essential to a flourishing spiritual life. Get the book at Ascension Press or on Amazon. News: the DNR is investigating a fuel spill into Bulgar Creek after a salvage-yard fire injured one person Wednesday near the Raccoon River; Iowa becomes the first state approved for an at-home addiction treatment program aimed at keeping families together; University of Iowa Athletics' free pregame Hawkeye Huddle events return for the 2026 season ahead of road games against Michigan, Washington, Minnesota, Northwestern, and Illinois, with details and required registration at Hawkeye Sports; a developer's proposed Dutch Bros in downtown Des Moines faces pushback from the Downtown Neighborhood Association; and voters in the Central DeWitt Community School District will decide a $33.7 million bond referendum on the November ballot, with a community forum set for September 9. Sports: the Iowa Cubs drop their fifth straight game, falling 2-1 to the Toledo Mud Hens (game three tonight, first pitch 5:30 p.m., Iowa Cubs); full MLB scoreboard included; and Dowling Catholic's 50th football broadcast season kicks off Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m. against Valley at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, live on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network. Weather: sunny today with a high near 81, clear tonight with a low around 67, and sunny Friday with a high near 85. Upcoming events: Forge's evening with former Navy SEAL officer Sam Blair, Monday, September 14 at Smash Park in West Des Moines (doors 7:30 p.m., talk at 8 p.m., tickets $25) — MyForge.org. Heartland for Kids' benefit concert for Mary's Meals, Thursday, August 27, 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, featuring Phoenix Mendoza, Josh Leo, and Kitty Steadman ($25 suggested donation feeds a child for a year) — Mary's Meals USA. Listen live weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on Iowa Catholic Radio, or catch up anytime at IowaCatholicRadio.com. #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #AllYourHeart #TannerKalina #CanonLaw #IowaStateFair #SaintBernardOfClairvaux #DowlingCatholic #CatholicPodcast #CatholicFaith 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.