Theology, Teens, and the Iowa State Fair (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/21/2026

Theology, Teens, and the Iowa State Fair (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/21/2026

Youth Ministry with Chris Smith Chris Smith, Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines, joins the show to unpack what makes youth ministry unique, how small groups help teens grow in faith together, and practical ways lay Catholics can support the next generation. Hear the full conversation in today's Chris Smith interview. Growing the Faith Tour with Dr. Karlo Broussard Iowa Catholic Radio's evangelization tour rolls through three Iowa parishes this week — free and open to all, pre-registration encouraged: * Tonight, Tue., July 21 – 6:30 PM — Sacred Heart Parish, Spencer, IA — "Religion, Why Should I Care?" * Wed., July 22 – 6:30 PM — Holy Spirit Parish, Creston, IA — "Living Life to the Fullest: A Compass for Human Happiness" * Thu., July 23 – 6:30 PM — St. Mary's Parish, Pella, IA — "Salvation Unveiled: A Catholic Perspective in Dialogue with Protestants" Register at IowaCatholicRadio.com [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/events?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Iowa State Fair 2026 Concert Ticket Giveaway Iowa Catholic Radio is giving away 15 pairs of Grandstand tickets (5 pairs per show) for three 2026 Iowa State Fair concerts: * Rod Stewart with special guest Richard Marx — Friday, August 14 * Alabama with special guest Exile — Friday, August 21 * Josiah Queen with special guest Ben Fuller — Sunday, August 23 Entry window: July 21 – August 9. Must be 18 or older; one entry per person for the whole contest; no purchase or donation necessary. Winners announced live on-air August 10. Enter at IowaCatholicRadio.com [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Mark Your Calendar * July 31, 6 PM — Forge Hog Roast (Des Moines young adult/men's event) — myforge.org/events [https://myforge.org/events/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * August 2, 12 PM — Faith and Family Day with the Iowa Cubs * August 7, 11:30 AM — First Friday Mass, St. Gabriel's Chapel * August 13–23 — Iowa State Fair * August 23, 3 PM — Mary's Helping Hands 5th Anniversary Party — maryshelpinghandsiowa.org [https://www.maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * September 9, 5 PM — 12th Annual Men's Stag, Country Lane Lodge * September 26–27 — Christ Our Life Conference, Casey's Center, Des Moines — christourlifeiowa.com [https://christourlifeiowa.com/tickets/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Saint of the Day & Gospel Reflection Today the Church remembers St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559–1619), a Capuchin Franciscan, gifted linguist, and Doctor of the Church, canonized in 1881 by Pope Leo XIII. Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of St. Patrick's in Perry, offers today's Gospel reflection from Matthew 12 on what it means to be joined to Christ's family by doing the Father's will. A Note on Devotion: Blessed Stanley Rother Bo shares his personal devotion to Blessed Stanley Rother, the first American-born martyr, whose feast falls on July 28. Learn more or request novena prayers at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine [https://rothershrine.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] in Oklahoma City. 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Chris Smith: You Don't Need a Theology Degree to Reach Teens - 07/21/2026

Meet Chris Smith Chris Smith is the Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, now a year into the role. He leads EDGE (grades 6–8) and FISH — Fellowship in Spirit with Him (grades 9–12) — the parish's two youth ministry programs. What Makes Youth Ministry Different Chris explains why youth ministry is intentionally tailored to teens: giving them a say in the topics and hard questions they want to talk through, building small groups where they can be honest with each other, and helping every teen know they are loved by Jesus and not alone in their faith. From a Youth Group in Altoona to Leading His Own Chris traces his own calling back to his home parish youth group at Ss. John and Paul in Altoona, where he first found a sense of belonging in high school. An internship at St. Cecilia Parish in Ames while attending Iowa State University confirmed his call to youth ministry full-time. This Summer's Fun (and a Pickleball Tournament) Beyond small groups and discussion nights, this summer at St. Francis has included games and a first-ever pickleball tournament for the teens — building community and a little friendly competition before the school year picks back up. How Lay Catholics Can Help Chris's biggest ask for parishioners, whether or not they have teens of their own: consider becoming an adult small-group leader, and pray for youth ministries everywhere, including through the intercession of St. John Bosco. He also makes the case that a steady, authentic witness — even just a warm greeting — can speak louder to teens than any polished talk. 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Dr. Gregory McKernan: NFP Isn't "Catholic Birth Control" (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/20/2026

NFP Awareness Week with Dr. Gregory McKernan National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week runs July 19–25, 2026, timed each year to the anniversary of Pope St. Paul VI's encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25, 1968). This year's USCCB theme, "Natural Family Planning: Designed by God. Guided by Love. Open to Life," lines up with Pope Leo XIV's July prayer intention for the respect and protection of human life. Dr. Gregory McKernan, a family medicine physician at Vitae Family Health Care in West Des Moines, explains why NFP isn't "Catholic birth control" — it's about restoring a couple's natural fertility and health using tools like the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaPro Technology. Local Winners at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards Anne Marie Cox of the Diocese of Des Moines stops by to celebrate four Catholic Mirror contributors honored at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards, presented by the Catholic Media Association at its June conference in Atlantic City: * Bishop William M. Joensen — 1st Place, Bishop's Column in a Diocesan Newspaper * Dr. John Huynh, D.Min. — 2nd Place, Scripture/Theology ("Jubilee of Hope") * Monica Pugh — Honorable Mention, Spiritual Life ("On Prayer") * Deacon Randy Kiel — Honorable Mention, General Commentary ("Let's Get Psyched") Cox also shares how the Catholic Mirror's move from a newspaper to a bimonthly magazine is changing how Catholic news reaches central and southwest Iowa. Listen Live The Catholic Morning Show airs weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Catholic Radio Network. 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Diocese of Des Moines Sweeps 2026 Catholic Media Awards: Anne Marie Cox Reports – 07/20/2026

Four Local Winners at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards Anne Marie Cox of the Diocese of Des Moines joins the show to celebrate four Catholic Mirror contributors recognized at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards, presented by the Catholic Media Association at its June conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey: * Bishop William M. Joensen — 1st Place, Bishop's Column in a Diocesan Newspaper * Dr. John Huynh, D.Min. — 2nd Place, Scripture/Theology, for his column "Jubilee of Hope" * Monica Pugh — Honorable Mention, Spiritual Life, for her column "On Prayer" * Deacon Randy Kiel — Honorable Mention, General Commentary, for his column "Let's Get Psyched" Cox explains how entries are judged each year by a rotating committee of Catholic media professionals, and what set each column apart — from the bishop's reflections on his pilgrimage to France to Deacon Kiel's regular focus on mental health from a faith perspective. From Newspaper to Magazine Cox also discusses the Catholic Mirror's move from a traditional newspaper format to a longer-form, bimonthly magazine built around the diocese's pastoral priorities — plus a free digital newsletter that goes out every other Wednesday with the latest diocesan news. 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NFP Isn't "Catholic Birth Control": Dr. Gregory McKernan on Natural Family Planning – 07/20/2026

Why NFP Isn't "Catholic Birth Control" Dr. Gregory McKernan, a family medicine physician at Vitae Family Health Care in West Des Moines, joins the show for National NFP Awareness Week (July 19–25, 2026) — timed each year to the anniversary of Pope St. Paul VI's 1968 encyclical Humanae Vitae. Dr. McKernan pushes back on the idea that natural family planning is simply "Catholic birth control," explaining that a fertile body is a healthy body, whether or not a couple is trying to conceive. He walks through how Vitae evaluates and treats fertility for both men and women — including precise cycle charting, targeted hormone testing built on Pope Paul VI Institute lab standards, and fertility-sparing surgical options — rather than treating fertility itself as something to shut off. About Vitae Family Health Care Vitae Family Health Care (the name draws on both "life" and Humanae Vitae) is located at 1355 50th St., Suite 100, in West Des Moines. The clinic can be reached at (515) 225-3261 and is also active on Instagram and Facebook. This Year's NFP Awareness Week Theme "Natural Family Planning: Designed by God. Guided by Love. 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