The Catholic Morning Show – 07/13/2026

Saint of the Day & Reflection: The hosts open on the memorial of St. Henry II, discussing his path from considering the priesthood to becoming King of Germany, and how his life points to trusting God's call in every vocation. Headlines with Alexia Baker: International tensions in the Gulf, the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening July 27, and the Archdiocese of Dubuque's reorganization of 160 parishes into 24 regional pastorates. Sports & Weather: Mark Amadeo covers the Iowa Cubs, MLB scoreboard, and Dowling Catholic's substate baseball semifinal at Ankeny. Sunny, warming conditions are expected through the week, with highs climbing into the mid-90s by Wednesday. Interview: Jeremy Parsons, CEO, Iowa State Fair — One month from opening day (August 13–23, 2026), Parsons previews new America 250 programming, expanded shade and seating, new park-and-ride options, and what makes this year's fair special. Full details: iowastatefair.org (https://www.iowastatefair.org/?utm_so...) Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith: A meditation on today's Gospel and the cost of discipleship, drawing on the words of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Man Up Show Preview with Joe Stopulus: A preview of today's 9 a.m. episode reflecting on lessons learned from fatherhood, part of a series honoring his late father. Interview: Allan Smith, Author of The Soul of a Disciple — A conversation on meditation, Fulton Sheen's Holy Hour, and Sheen's upcoming beatification. Learn more about the book: sophiainstitute.com (https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t...) Diocese of Des Moines News with Anne Marie Cox: Victim assistance advocate contact information and an update on the upcoming Christ Our Life Conference. Upcoming Events: • Growing the Faith Tour with Dr. Karlo Broussard — July 21 (Spencer), July 22 (Creston), July 23 (Pella); free, pre-registration requested at iowacatholicradio.com (https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/?ut...) • Forge Hog Roast — July 31, 6–9 p.m., Willis Family Apple Orchard • Faith and Family Day with the Iowa Cubs — August 2, noon at Principal Park • First Friday Mass — August 7 • Iowa State Fair — August 13–23, Iowa Catholic Radio booth at Riley Stage • 12th Annual Men's Stag — September 9 • Christ Our Life Conference — September 26–27, Casey's Center, Des Moines: christourlifeiowa.com (https://www.christourlifeiowa.com/?ut...) • Beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen — September 24, 2026, St. Louis: celebratesheen.com (https://www.celebratesheen.com/?utm_s...) #Catholic #CatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #IowaCatholicRadio #FultonSheen #IowaStateFair #CatholicFaith #DailyCatholic Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7bwtpBb...) 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 (https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/lis...) · Program Schedule (https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/pro...) · Our Stations (https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/our...)   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, (  / iowacatholicradio  ) Instagram (  / iacatholicradio  ) , Youtube, (   / @iowacatholicradio  ) Tiktok (  / iowa.catholic.rad  ) ! More on our website (https://iowacatholicradio.com/?utm_so...) . If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! (https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/don...)   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: • Sunday Dive (https://sundaydive.com/) with Katie Patrizio • Man Up! (https://manup.simplecast.com/) with Joe Stopulos • Catholic Women Now (https://catholicwomennow.simplecast.com/) with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson • The Uncommon Good (https://theuncommongood.simplecast.com/) with Bo...