The Catholic Morning Show - 04/29/2026

This episode brings together mission and meaning. Deacon Mark Campbell discusses the continued growth of Iowa Catholic Radio, including signal expansion in underserved areas like Ames and future opportunities across the state. He highlights how Catholic radio plays a key role in evangelization, often leading people back to the Church through unexpected encounters. In the second half, John Huynh reflects on Catholic social teaching as a response to modern anxiety and global challenges. He explains how Christian hope differs from optimism and encourages listeners to live out their faith through small, local, and relational acts rooted in human dignity and solidarity. Show Notes Welcome & show overview Interview with Deacon Mark Campbell Iowa Catholic Radio growth and mission Signal expansion efforts (Ames, Southwest Iowa) Listener impact and conversion stories Fundraising and “Growing the Faith” campaign New staff and upcoming Golf Classic Interview with John Huynh Catholic social teaching in today’s world Responding to anxiety and uncertainty Hope vs. optimism Living faith locally and practically Catholic Charities opportunities Closing reflections   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.