On today’s Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Mark Campbell shares updates on Iowa Catholic Radio’s expansion efforts and the powerful impact of Catholic media. Then, John Huynh of Catholic Charities explores how Catholic social teaching offers real hope in uncertain times—and how we can live it out locally.
This episode brings together mission and meaning. Deacon Mark Campbell discusses the continued growth of Iowa Catholic Radio, including signal expansion in underserved areas like Ames and future opportunities across the state. He highlights how Catholic radio plays a key role in evangelization, often leading people back to the Church through unexpected encounters.
In the second half, John Huynh reflects on Catholic social teaching as a response to modern anxiety and global challenges. He explains how Christian hope differs from optimism and encourages listeners to live out their faith through small, local, and relational acts rooted in human dignity and solidarity.