The Catholic Morning Show - 06/02/2026

The Catholic Morning Show, airing weekdays at 7 AM Central on Iowa Catholic Radio, delivers faithful Catholic conversation and formation. Today's show features two vital topics for the Catholic community: Segment 1 – Stress Management & Spiritual Counseling (Deacon Randy Kiel) Deacon Randy Kiel, President of Kardia Counseling and regular Thursday contributor from Christ the King Parish (south Des Moines), breaks down the progression from stress to distress to duress to decompensation—a framework many miss. He provides actionable guidance on how to truly help people in emotional or spiritual distress, including: Don't tell people to "cheer up"—help them talk their feelings out Pray with people, not just for them Build trust by stating: "I will protect your information" Don't judge those using medication; integration of faith and medicine is Catholic tradition Recognize attention-seeking as a natural human need worthy of pastoral presence This segment is essential for anyone involved in ministry, counseling, or supporting loved ones through hardship. Contact Kardia Counseling at kardiacounseling.com or 515-267-0030. Segment 2 – Diaconate Formation & Continuing Education (Deacon Mark Burdt) Deacon Mark Burdt, MD, discusses his role on the Deacon Advisory Board for the Diocese of Des Moines, which oversees continuing education and spiritual formation for 60+ active deacons. Key discussion points include: Why continuing education matters as much as spiritual growth The importance of fraternity and community among deacons Annual retreats and quarterly gatherings for deacon formation His transition from urban ministry (All Saints, North Des Moines) to rural ministry (Saint Bernards, Osceola; Grand River; Mount Air) Serving under three different pastors and how each shaped his ministry The unique challenges and opportunities of rural diaconate ministry Building bridges with new communities, including a large Hispanic population Practical Takeaway: Whether you're seeking support for mental health challenges or curious about the diaconate vocation, this episode demonstrates how the Catholic Church integrates spiritual formation, professional standards, and community care. Listen on Iowa Catholic Radio: Weekdays at 7 AM Central on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network, IowaCatholicRadio.com, or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. 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.