Theology, Teens, and the Iowa State Fair (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/21/2026
The Catholic Morning Show
On this July 21 episode of The Catholic Morning Show, Bo Bonner and Alexia Baker sit down with Chris Smith, youth ministry coordinator at St. Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines, to talk about building authentic Catholic community for teens through small groups, mentorship, and simple, faithful witness. The show also kicks off Iowa Catholic Radio's Growing the Faith Tour with Catholic apologist Dr. Karlo Broussard and unveils the Iowa State Fair 2026 concert ticket giveaway featuring Rod Stewart, Alabama, and Josiah Queen. Plus, Fr. Nick Smith reflects on today's Gospel, Mark Amadeo brings the Tuesday sports update, and Anne Marie Cox reports on Ragbrai's stop through the Diocese of Des Moines.
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Connecting Listeners to Christ. The Catholic Morning Show, a nationally known radio show conveys a message of lasting fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through prayer, the Sacraments, family life, and the help of Mary and the saints, We want to cultivate an intimate relationship with Jesus, and help others do the same. Join the Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7:00AM with Bo Bonner, Deacon Mark Campbell, and Ayden Pugh.