The Catholic Morning Show

Sarah Herm: From Car-Ride Conversion to March for Life Keynote (+ more) | Harvest Is Abundant | Fall Fundraiser | Tuesday 8AM - 09/29/2026

Episode Summary

On Tuesday morning of the 2026 Fall Fundraiser, "The Harvest is Abundant," Deacon Mark Campbell and Catholic Women Now co-host Julie Nelson talk with Sarah Herm, whose conversion story began with Catholic radio on the drive to school and soccer practice. Hear listener testimonies from across Iowa, Julie's 13 years on the air, and a donor's triple match challenging 12 people to give $25 a month for the next year. Join the harvest and support Catholic radio in Iowa by texting GIVE to 515-223-1150.

Episode Notes

Be one of the laborers! Text GIVE to 515-223-1150 or give online at https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/giving-options. Your monthly gift keeps Iowa Catholic Radio connecting people to Christ.

It's the Fall Fundraiser, "The Harvest is Abundant," and this hour is full of hope. Deacon Mark Campbell and Julie Nelson (co-host of Catholic Women Now) welcome listeners into the mission and share why Catholic radio matters across Iowa.

In this episode:

• The triple match: A generous longtime supporter offered to add $75 a month to every $25-a-month gift if 12 people committed this hour. That turns each $25 into $100 a month. The match ran until 9:00 a.m. CT on Tuesday, 09/29/2026.
• How to give: Text the word GIVE to 515-223-1150 and you'll receive a safe, secure link. You can also call that number. Or give at https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/giving-options.
• Sarah Herm's conversion story: How daily Catholic radio in the car helped her take her faith seriously in 2019, plus the Divine Mercy Chaplet, answered prayers, and her keynote at the March for Life last January.
• Julie Nelson's story: Thirteen years on Catholic Women Now, from a tiny journal note reading "I want to be on the radio" to an unexpected thank-you at the Iowa State Fair.
• Listener testimonies: Paul Mitchell (St. Augustine, Des Moines), Holly Stadelman (Sacred Heart, Newton), Jackie Ward (St. Thomas Aquinas, Indianola), Fr. Trevor Sequin (Basilica of St. John, Des Moines), and more share what the station means to them.
• Voices of support: Messages from Bishop William Joensen, Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live, Dr. David Anders of Called to Communion, and Chris Stefanik of Real Life Catholic.
• Other ways to help: Assist with events, answer phones, become a parish ambassador, or commit to pray. Email contact@IowaCatholicRadio.com.
• Coming up: The ICR Women's Conference is Saturday, January 23, 2027, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee.
• Stay connected: Sign up for the free weekly email update at http://iowacatholicradio.com/

"The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few." (Matthew 9:37)

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