Terry Herrman, board president of Matthew 25 House in Ames, joins The Catholic Morning Show to explain how the Christian ministry helps formerly incarcerated men rebuild their lives through church community, mentorship, and Christ-centered relationships. Plus, an impromptu Iowa State Fair round table previews the 2026 Fair's new foods, free entertainment, and Iowa Catholic Radio's booth and grandstand ticket giveaway ahead of the August 13–23 Fair in Des Moines. It's a morning of practical faith in action, from prison ministry in Story County to Fair season fun for the whole family.
Answering the Call of Matthew 25 Terry Herrman, president of the Board of Directors for Matthew 25 House, joins the show to talk about the Ames, Iowa ministry that helps formerly incarcerated men "imagine and embrace a new way of living through Christ-centered relationships that build a sense of belonging and self-worth." Terry shares how a chance conversation with a deacon at his church pulled him onto the board, what a typical week of volunteering looks like (6 a.m. devotions Monday–Friday, Saturday Bible study, and church integration for residents), and the moment that means the most to him: watching the men graduate the year-long program — and stay in the community long after. Learn more or donate at Matthew 25 House.
Iowa State Fair 2026 Preview The crew previews everything coming to the Iowa State Fair, running August 13–23, 2026 in Des Moines — new fair foods, a Vatican-approved Pope Leo cutout, live music, and where to find the Iowa Catholic Radio booth. Full details below in the individual segment notes.
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