The Catholic Morning Show – 07/06/2026

Bo Bonner is joined by Alexia Baker, Ayden Pugh, and Brady Grimm for a full hour of faith, family, and community events across Iowa. Dr. John Cuddeback — The Intentional Household Dr. John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College since 1997, joins the show to discuss his new book, The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter (Ignatius Press). Dr. Cuddeback traces how modern culture has pulled families away from ordinary, life-giving practices — shared meals, unhurried conversation, working and resting together — and offers practical, faith-rooted steps for rebuilding a household centered on God's plan. He touches on the household as a "school of responsibility," the importance of fathers leaning into home life, and how multigenerational households can serve both the young and the elderly well. 📖 The Intentional Household is available now everywhere Ignatius Press books are sold: https://ignatius.com/ Christ Our Life Conference — "Searching Souls" (Sept. 26–27, 2026) Co-founders and co-chairs Ellen Miller and Marilyn Lane return to preview this year's Christ Our Life Conference, held September 26–27, 2026 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. This year's speaker lineup includes: Bishop William Joensen (Diocese of Des Moines) Bishop Manuel Espaillat, known as "the rapper priest" from the Bronx Fr. Robert Spitzer (Father Spitzer's Universe, EWTN) Fr. David Michael Moses Chris Stefanick (Real Life Catholic) Crystalina Evert (Women Made New) Gabe Castillo Charbel Reish Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow (Mary's Meals) Steve Angrisano John Leonetti (emcee) Weekend passes are $30 for adults; admission is free for ages 23 and under, both in-person and via livestream. A dedicated high school and college breakout track returns for its second year. 🎟️ Tickets and full schedule: https://christourlifeiowa.com/ Growing The Faith Tour with Karlo Broussard Iowa Catholic Radio welcomes Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard for a free three-night speaking series on faith, happiness, and salvation: July 21 — Spencer, IA July 22 — Creston, IA July 23 — Pella, IA Pre-registration is requested. 📝 Register at: https://iowacatholicradio.com/ Listen to The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network, IowaCatholicRadio.com, or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #IntentionalHousehold #ChristOurLife #CatholicFaith #CatholicFamily   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.