Catholic Views

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Dan Todd and his son Luke and step-son Nate join us to share Dan’s story of coming home to the Church and how Luke was inspired by his father’s transformation and the beauty of the Catholic faith to follow him just this year. It’s a powerful story of grace, patience and trust in God. The Advent wreath is out, the priest is wearing a new color and a fresh scent of new missals fills the pews. We all know what that means! Happy New (liturgical) Year! Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Fr. Zach Schaefbauer is here to give us some interesting background about Advent. How did it begin? Why do we do it? And the all-important question: how do we become holy? The answers may surprise you! During this week's episode Renae begins by teasing Advent. However, Dr. B reminds us we have one last Sunday in Ordinary Time to celebrate, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe! Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Mark Conzemius and Mark Christopher Lawrence join us to talk about this year’s Christmas at the Cathedral performances. What can we expect this year? The nativity through the eyes of one of the magi. Find out from the creator and the main actor how this story might unfold. Join us! As the end of the liturgical calendar approaches, the readings focus on the end times. In the second reading, Saint Paul encourages us to stay alert as judgment day is coming. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Jon Hansen is back on Catholic Views to talk about why we should decline to sign an abortion amendment petition circulating in our state. And, he answers an important question: can priests talk about political topics from the pulpit? The answer may surprise you! During this week's episode we discuss the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is knowing Dr. B will ask a bunch of questions, wisdom is reviewing the material beforehand so I'm not a deer in headlights. The wisdom part is a work in progress. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Do you know what the St. Vincent de Paul Society does? Cathy Crisp and Brenda Wersal stop into the studio to share the amazing work done by this ministry and their campaign to build another thrift store in Sioux Falls. Yes, another thrift store! Woot! Join us to get to know this ministry. During this week's episode Dr. B discusses an uproar Paul caused while he preached in Thessalonica. Of course Paul's kicked out. Yet, what do the Apostles do when they're cast out? They write a strongly worded letter. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Lois Heron and Kathy Kooima are in the Catholic Views studio to share specific ways to pray for our priests. These two ladies are passionate about covering our priests in prayers! You can get involved, so join us to learn more. During this week's episode Dr. B does what he does best, asks a plethora of questions. I think he finds great delight in stumping us. Thank goodness my thinking face isn't on camera. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Are ghosts real and what does the Church say about it? Dr. Chris Burgwald joins the show for a strange conversation about the spirit world. It’s a wild ride and a bit eerie! During this week's episode Dr. B reviews the second reading for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. At the beginning of the show, it's joked that Dr. B wouldn't be able to grow a beard like Jimmy Akin. What's Akin's secret? He's rooted in Jesus Christ. View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Catholic podcaster and writer Sonja Corbitt joins us to talk about her conversion from the Southern Baptist church to the Catholic Church. She’s coming to our diocese for a parish mission in Brandon! Have a listen and then join the mission Oct. 23-25. During this week's episode Dr. B discusses the Gospel for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. If you tune in every week, you shouldn't be surprised the reading is a parable. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Fr. Kapperman and Fr. Klein stop in the studio to give an update on the happenings at the Nazareth House. What’s this you ask? You’ll have to join us to find out how the diocese is serving our seminarians as they discern a call to the priesthood. During this week's episode Dr. B tries to brush over the fact he just celebrated a milestone birthday! Happy birthday Dr. B! They aren't grey hairs, they are wisdom highlights. He really is THAT wise. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! and don't forget to repent! View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Brenda Mitzel joins us to talk about her new role as director of Catholic Schools for the diocese and her journey of faith. Like many of us, her story has many ups and downs, but she finally learned to give control to God. During this week's episode Dr. B examines the parable of the workers in the vineyard. He explains a life following God isn't a burden but a privilege. Don't "live your life to its fullest" rather live a life for God. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​