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In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals Podcast, hosts Thai Hua and Jon Konz discuss the importance of effective preaching in Catholic parishes. They explore various frameworks for crafting impactful homilies, the necessity of prayer in the preparation process, and the importance of practice to improve preaching skills. The conversation also addresses the challenges faced by Catholic preachers and offers actionable steps for enhancing homilies to better engage

Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, Dec. 8 on Channel 88.1 FM, Siouxland Catholic Radio. Don Stevens interviews U.S. Naval Academy from 2022 Heelan grad Jacob McGowan, grandson of Dr. Gerald and Sheryl McGowan and son of Chris and McGowan, all of Sioux City. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandcatholicrad

In this classic Draw Near episode, we revisit a heartfelt conversation with our friend Sr. Fidelis Marie about what it really means to love one another well — not in theory, but in the daily decisions that shape our relationships and communities. If you’ve ever wrestled with empathy, boundaries, or how to grow in authentic charity, this episode will encourage and challenge you in all the right ways. Tune into this episode on December 3rd at 4pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.

If you work for the Catholic church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help.   In this episode we discuss 5 essential steps to implement change in your parish. SCRIPTURE USED IN THIS EPISODE Philippians 4:6 Tune into this episode on Tuesday at 3:20pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. The show is presented by Briar Cliff University. You can listen to the episode here.

Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, Dec. 1 on Channel 88.1 FM, Siouxland Catholic Radio. Joanne Fox interviews Michelle Smith about this year's Tour of Steeples, taking place Dec. 5-6. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandcatholicradio.com , on YouTube, and on several other podcasting platforms. Programming is subject to change.

Bishop John Keehner's letter - November 25, 2025 Click here to listen.

The Fifth Annual Juried Youth Art Festival is scheduled for March 17-19. Last year, there was a total of 273 entries displayed during the 2025 Juried Youth Art Festival. The theme this year is "Thankfulness for God's Gifts". Please read the following for more information. SIOUXLAND CATHOLIC RADIO’S JURIED YOUTH ART FESTIVAL GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS ELIGIBILITY ·       Catholic School Art teachers, Religious Education/Faith Formation, and teachers/parents of homeschoole

The Fifth Annual Juried Youth Art Festival is scheduled for March 17-19. Last year, there was a total of 273 entries displayed during the 2025 Juried Youth Art Festival. The theme this year is "Thankfulness for God's Gifts". Please read the following for more information. SIOUXLAND CATHOLIC RADIO’S JURIED YOUTH ART FESTIVAL GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS ELIGIBILITY ·       Catholic School Art teachers, Religious Education/Faith Formation, and teachers/parents of homeschoole

If you work for the Catholic church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help.   In this episode we discuss 5 essential steps to communicate change in your parish. If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure   where to start,  Download the free parish health assessment  at   Catholicministryprofessionals.com/freeassessment . It only takes about 5 minutes to fill out and afterward y

Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 24 on Channel 88.1 FM, Siouxland Catholic Radio. Host Joanne Fox interviews Father Bruce Lawler, a retired priest of the Diocese of Sioux City, in preparation for the Liturgical Season of Advent which begins on Sunday, Nov. 30. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandc

There’s an honest difference between "looking" holy and "living" a holy life. Reflecting on Luke 18:9–14, Fred and Kara explore how pride and comparison creep into our hearts, why appearances are not what God looks at, and how one's heart is truly the measure holiness. Looking beyond all you do for God, what does your heart look like? Let's dive into how pride can creep into our prayer life, how comparison blinds us to grace, and why holiness is not something we achieve but a

If you work for the Catholic church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help.   In this episode we discuss three assumptions and best practices for approaching change and the #1 question you need to ask yourself to leverage Jesus’ mission forward.  If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure   where to start,  Download the free parish health assessment  at   Catholicministryprofes

Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17 on Channel 88.1 FM, Siouxland Catholic Radio. Host Joanne Fox interviews Deb Poss about the year's "Spirit of Home for the Holidays" event to benefit Holy Spirit Retirement Home, Sioux City. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandcatholicradio.com , on YouTube, and

Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10 on Channel 88.1 FM, Siouxland Catholic Radio. Host Joanne Fox interviews Jim Wharton who traveled to Belgium to visit the site his father fought in the Battle of the Bulge. This interview kicks off the Fall Pledge Drive, with the theme "Salute to Service." This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action pro

Imagine Jesus stopping everything just to find you and heal you. That’s exactly what happens in the story of the hemorrhaging woman. In this Lectio Divine episode, Fred and Kara pray with this passage and reflect on the woman's need to "touch" Jesus and how her circumstances during 12 years of suffering would have led to her "desperate" faith. In addition to spiritual themes, this episode also talks about Jesus' initiative to seek the woman and invite her out of her hiding pl

Thai and Jon discuss effective strategies for transforming visitors into disciples within Catholic parishes. They emphasize the importance of intentional engagement, creating follow-up systems, and personalizing communication to foster a welcoming environment. The conversation highlights actionable steps that parishes can take to enhance visitor experiences and build lasting connections. Takeaways: Engagement begins with awareness, systems, and communication. Hospitality must

Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 3 on Channel 88.1 FM, Siouxland Catholic Radio. Host Joanne Fox interviews UNL Volleyball Star Rebekah Allick about her conversion to Catholicism. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandcatholicradio.com , on YouTube, and on several other podcasting platforms. Programm

What if the interruptions in your day aren’t distractions… but invitations? In this short reflective episode, Kara shares a personal insight drawn from her own life and the life of Christ in Scripture. Jesus never pushed people away because they weren’t part of “the plan.” He embraced them as the plan. This episode invites you to rethink the way you see the unexpected moments in your own life—those small or inconvenient interruptions—as potential encounters with God’s grace. 

If you feel like you’re carrying the mission alone, this episode will help you shift from doing the work  to building systems and teams that multiply evangelization. You’ll learn practical ways to form others, build simple rhythms, and create sustainable ministry that grows beyond your own time and energy. Visit   CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com  and move from frustration to renewal today. TAKEAWAYS You can’t sustain ministry alone—systems and people multiply impact. Start

Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27 on Channel 88.1 FM, Siouxland Catholic Radio. Host Joanne Fox interviews Duane Harris and Paul O'Connor about the Christmas Tours, Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 8-9 at The O'Connor House in Homer, Neb. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandcatholicradio.com , on YouTube, and o