Catholic Women Now

We have a eclectic show today. Cindy Schulte gives us guidelines for writing an insurance policy for the stay at home mom. Katy Farley shares her fun gatherings called the Catholic Beer Club. Here in Des Moines, young adults meet regularly at local pubs to discuss faith while enjoying a cold brew and good company of others. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Kasey was raised Methodist. It was when she met her future husband that being Catholic began to foster inside of her. Kasey's journey to the Catholic church was shaped by several miraculous events and and encounter with a holy priest, Fr. Grieving, on her wedding day. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Born to Soar is a beautiful prayer and Scripture journal experience that combines video-based online teaching with written reflection in order to gently coach you through an exploration of the truths of Scripture. Even if you’re learning about the Bible for the very first time, artist, veteran Scripture teacher and founder of Something Greater Ministries Melissa Overmyer will show you how to achieve your full, God-given potential. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

The Well seeks to bring women together through fostering spiritual friendships and strengthening communities. Lisa Schmidt gives the preview for this year's gathering for the Well this summer. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

This summer why not take a "staycation". An easy two hour drive away, the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa is a great day excursion for families. Andy Milan shares the history and new events happening at the Grotto. Visitors from all over the world travel to see this amazing shrine. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Ellen Miller is enthusiastic and hope filled when she talks about Mary's Meals. This charitable non - profit was started by Magnus Macfarlane. It's mission is to feed children in third world countries one meal a day at their school. Ellen will share the mission and personal stories of her travels to Africa to visit the kids who are benefitting from the work of Mary's Meals. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Angels are a popular topic on Catholic Women Now. Marge Oliviera shares her personal stories of angels in her life and why she started the Angel Connection. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Sarah Christmyer has been writing Bible studies for many years. She has begun her own ministry, Come Into The Word, an online Scripture study and meditation. Sarah shares with us how to do Lectio Divina, an ancient prayer tradition in the Catholic Church. It is the saying "ever old, ever new." Lectio Divina is becoming more popular . Listen in and hear why. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

We are celebrating St. Patrick today in the studio. In this episode Julie and Chris share some fun crafts and food ideas to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your family. Later Lisa Hendey joins us to talk about her new book series, The Chime Travelers" for kids. One in particular is "St. Patrick: The Secret of the Shamrock". Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Linda Santos shares the miracles associated with her daughter, Audrey. Born in 1983, Audrey suffered severe brain damage after a near-drowning accident . She was confined to a hospital bed on life support. Many miracles surrounded "little Audrey" while she laid bedridden until her death in 2007. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Heidi Hess Saxton is a convert to the Catholic faith through an encounter with the work of St. Teresa of Calcutta. Moved by St. Teres of Calcutta, Heidi has compiled her writings in a day by day format for Lenten reflection. Heidi shares her inspiration and her conversion today. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Andy La Valle ewas living life large. His Catholic faith of his youth was not important as a successful business man. A challenge from a Holllywood actor, JIm Caviezel, to go to Medjugorje was a game changer. Andy's first reaction to the invite was arrogance. He was not traveling 15 hours in a plane to pray a rosary every day. However, Andy did go to Medjugorje and experienced a profound conversion. Listen in to hear more and what happened when he returned. He is now a strong advocate for fasting and shares why today. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Barbara Heil shares the Father's love through personal stories, modern day parables, and Scripture. She is a gifted teacher with an engaging style. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

How does one have a personal relationship with God through the Holy Spirit? This is the question that Fr. Cedric answers for us today. Who is the Holy Spirit? How do we learn to discern the Holy Spirit working with us? This was discussed by the early church as well. Listen in as Fr. Cedric explains and teaches us. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Aime is passionate about Smart Girl Society. Concerned about how social media has affected girls in a negative manner, Aime decided to do something about it. She and her staff run a website educating girls and parents on the navigating social media to avoid the dangers. Though workshops and speaking at highschools, parent groups, and youth groups, Aime coaches girls to promote a positive personal brand on social media. She also shares some apps parents needs to be aware of being available to their teens. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Emily shares a new program called "Christ LIfe". The program is a church wide evangelization tool to bring a personal encounter with Christ to everyone. The program is in its third offering. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Cathy was an avid yoga instructor having taught for 14 years. Desiring to do more with yoga, she began the second level of training. It is while doing the training that she began to become uncomfortable with yoga philosophy. After some soul searching, she found Pietra Fitness, a Catholic stretching program. She has left yoga and is now a trained Pietra Fitness instructor. Cathy shares the details of the dangers of yoga and the healthy alternative with Pietra Fitness. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Now 2000 years later, the Lord is still working miracles to prove He is alive and present in Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity on his altars in the form of Bread and Wine that has been consecrated by a Catholic priest. From a scientific point of view it is well documented that life cannot come from non-living matter. The events presented, each an instance of non-living matter transformed into living matter, are significant standing alone but even stronger when considered together. Tim shares details of these modern miracles and the scientific documentation that confirms the living presence in the Eucharist. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Heidi's journey to the Catholic faith was an encounter with Mother Teresa. Inspired by Mother Teresa's faith, Heidi has written meditations based on St. Teresa of Calcutta's quotes. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Suzanne created "Light Weigh: One King' to help her own overcome her own weight struggles with overeating. Using the tools Jesus gave us and found in the Catholic faith, The Light Weigh program has helped many to overcome their own struggles. "Light Weigh" is a great resource to become better stewards of our bodies. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle