Faith, Family Secrets, and Iowa's Irish-German Catholic Divide - Deacon Tom Bradley - 09/28/2026
The Catholic Morning Show
Deacon Tom Bradley joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss his new historical novel, Dancing Without Applause: The Land Remembers, the story of two Catholic families, one German and one Irish, growing up in central Iowa from 1915 to 1962. Drawing on stories from his own family, he explores the little-known friction between Irish and German Catholic immigrants and the quiet, unrecognized faith of ordinary Iowans. Deacon Tom also shares why honest stories about poverty, addiction, and family secrets can open the door to healing and hope.
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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.