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Catholic Messenger Conversations

The Catholic Messenger
Barb Arland-Fye, editor of the The Catholic Messenger, newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport interviews guests on a range of topics dealing within the Catholic Church and other subjects. Segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio's Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
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Episodes

CMC2 EP5: A conversation about racism

Chase Mason and his CMC2 team discuss the Loyola Project and how race issues affect society today. This podcast was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Feb 2023 www.catholicmessenger.net/podcasting

Feb 21, 202340 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 43 - Breakfast with the Bishops

Bishop Zinkula shares the behind-the-scenes look at the Iowa Bishops Legislative Breakfast. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA. You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHe...

Feb 02, 202329 min

CMC2 EP4: From the campus: Faith in the New Year

Chase Mason and his guest Joseph Piccione start off the new year by discussing ways you can embrace your faith in 2023. Video Version: https://youtu.be/rZ20ZbFKbYc This podcast was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Jan 2023 www.catholicmessenger.net/podcasting

Jan 12, 202325 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 42: A pope's life

Bishop Thomas Zinkula shares his views about the life, papacy, and retirement of the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at...

Jan 12, 202334 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 41: Fostering dialogue ‘around the table’

Bishop Zinkula reflects on highlights from meeting with brother bishops (USCCB Fall 2022 meeting) This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at Holy Mountain Stud...

Dec 09, 202233 min

CMC2 EP3: Vibes of Advent

Host:Chase Mason St. Ambrose University student Guests:Luke Johnson and Ian Cawthon St. Ambrose University students This podcast was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Recorded December 2022 www.catholicmessenger.net/podcasting

Dec 01, 202230 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 40 - Family shares tips for Advent and Christmas

Trevor and Jescie Pullinger build on traditions with their six young children. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA...

Nov 28, 202235 min

CMC2-EP2-Young adult Catholics and inner beauty

Host:Chase Mason St. Ambrose University student Guests:Luke Johnson and Ian Cawthon St. Ambrose University students This podcast was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Recorded November 2022 www.catholicmessenger.net/podcasting

Nov 16, 202230 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 39: Journey to Africa

Bishop Thomas Zinkula witnessed the young and vibrant Catholic Church in southern Africa, which also struggles with extreme poverty. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publis...

Oct 14, 202233 min

CMC2 Episode 1: New beginnings – CMC2 and SAU

The Catholic Messenger's new video podcast show: Catholic Messenger Conversations # 2 CMC2 Episode 1: New beginnings – CMC2 and SAU Host: Chase Mason; Guests Luke Johnson and Ian Cawthon - St. Ambrose University students. The students talk about articles in the Catholic Messenger, newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport The focus of the first CMC2 podcast is on an editorial on abolition of the death penalty published in The Catholic Messenger. He engaged fellow St. Ambrose University peer mentors ...

Oct 13, 202227 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 38: A pilgrimage to Ireland

Bishop Thomas Zinkula recently explored Ireland as the spiritual leader of 33 people on pilgrimage. Listen to what he has to say about this experience – both sacred and fun. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights an...

Sep 28, 202227 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 37: Bishop Zinkula’s journeys to the peripheries

Responding to Pope Francis’ call to journey to the peripheries, physical and existential, Bishop Zinkula shares his experiences. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA. You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast p...

Aug 04, 202235 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 36: Five years as a bishop!

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 36: Five years as a bishop! Bishop Thomas Zinkula shares highlights, challenges and hopes as Bishop of the Diocese of Davenport. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and re...

Jul 11, 202232 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 35: What makes and breaks our hearts?

Bishop Thomas Zinkula and Evangelization Director Patrick Schmadeke share what they’ve learned from a synopsis of listening sessions about what makes and breaks the hearts of Catholics and non-Catholics – adults and youths! This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansi...

Jun 08, 202236 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 34: What’s on the mind of youths and young adults

Bishop Thomas Zinkula talks about some of his conversations with youths and young adult Catholics – and what matters to them. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Re...

May 06, 202230 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 33: A conversation with SAU Chaplain Fr. Ross Epping

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 33: A conversation with SAU Chaplain Fr. Ross Epping Fr. Ross shares his insights serving the St. Ambrose University campus with the masks finally off! This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-...

Apr 08, 202244 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 32: Lent with the Bishop

Bishop Thomas Zinkula talks with Barb Arland-Fye about how to make Lent meaningful in our lives. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at Holy Mountain Studi...

Mar 03, 202233 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 31: 58,000 Cups of Coffee

Bishop Zinkula and Evangelization Director Patrick talk about our diocese’s unique approach to encouraging conversations about the Catholic Church. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, con...

Feb 04, 202232 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 30: Building relationships with God, neighbors and the earth.

Bishop Zinkula explores eight suggestions from America magazine for building our relationships with God, our neighbors and the earth. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publi...

Feb 04, 202237 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 29: Bishop Zinkula shares his take-away from the U.S. bishops’ Fall 2021 conference

Catholics care deeply about the Eucharist. Listen to what Bishop Thomas Zinkula has to say about a newly approved document on the Eucharist and other topics that he and his fellow bishops covered at their fall 2021 meeting in Baltimore. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nsp...

Dec 08, 202130 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 28: Bridging the Border

Bishop Thomas Zinkula, five deacon candidates and their formation director traveled to the U.S. Mexico border in El Paso, Texas/Ciudad Juarez earlier this month for a border immersion experience. They gathered at a retreat house in El Paso to talk about what they experienced in their encounter with people who live along the border and who advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Rene...

Nov 16, 202123 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 27: Pope Francis calls us to dialogue for Synod 2021-2023

Bishop Thomas Zinkula and Vicar General Father Thom Hennen of Sacred Heart Cathedral share their thoughts on engaging Catholics and others in the diocesan synod that leads up to Pope Francis’ Synod 2021-2023. The pope is calling for a grassroots exploration of what it means to be Church and what he expects of the Church in the third millennium. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Matti...

Oct 07, 202135 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 26: Pope Francis’ call for sustainability

Bishop Thomas Zinkula and Social Action Office Director Kent Ferris help us unwrap Pope Francis’ new seven-year initiative, the Laudato Si Action platform. The pope wants all of us to build relationships with God, the planet and each other! This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email:...

Sep 02, 202134 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 25: The gift of prayer intentions

Bishop Zinkula has received hundreds of prayer intentions since March, when he invited the flock he shepherds to share what’s on their heart. He reflects on the prayer intentions and how they have affected him. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Vo...

Aug 12, 202132 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 24: A new priest shares his journey to the priesthood

Newly ordained Father Andrew Rauenbuehler played Mass as a kid and enjoyed being an altar server, but took a detour working as a medic before completing his seminary studies. He talks about his journey to the priesthood and what he’s looking forward to in his assignments at Our Lady of Victory Parish and Assumption High School in Davenport. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly...

Jul 09, 202135 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 23: COVID-19 – taking another step forward

Bishop Thomas Zinkula gives us the scoop on the diocese’s revised COVID-19 protocols, moving closer to full reopening of churches, and what happens next. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint informatio...

Jun 04, 202139 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 22: The role of youths in the Catholic Church

Listen to Bishop Thomas Zinkula talk about the role and contribution of youths in our Catholic Church, beginning with his experiences as a kid from a large family committed to the faith. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. ...

May 11, 202135 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 21: Confirming our diocese’s youths

Bishop Thomas Zinkula talks about his experiences confirming our diocese’s youths, and the ice-breaking talks with them before the confirmation Mass. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, c...

Apr 12, 202134 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 20: Bishop Z, pray for me

Bishop Thomas Zinkula invites the people of the Diocese of Davenport to send their prayer intentions to him. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at Holy Mo...

Mar 10, 202132 min

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 19: Reflecting on Lent with Bishop Zinkula

Bishop Zinkula shares with Catholic Messenger Conversations what changes he plans for his personal Lenten practices this year. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. R...

Feb 04, 202133 min
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