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In the second hour, hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz sat down with the Diocese of Rapid City's Bishop Robert Gruss to talk about Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk and how he could be one of the next Native American saints to be canonized within the Church. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Sonja Corbitt talked about how fear can keep us from growing in our relationship with Jesus and her upcoming visit as keynote speaker at the Duluth Women's Conference. Finally, Trish Laskey talked about if we as lay people do enough to support our parishes.

In the first hour, hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz began by visiting with the Diocese of Duluth's Bishop Paul Sirba about his biggest takeaways from the Catholics at the Capitol event a couple weeks ago and how attendees can use the knowledge and tools they received. It was then time for your questions during our Straight Talk segment. This time, listeners asked questions on topics including: what it means when it says in the Catechism that "the Word became man so that man can become God," if Sundays can be considered days of fasting, if it's more worthwhile to give up chocolate or a bad habit for Lent, what our hosts think about the Exodus 90 program, and how a person can ask for an accountability partner to journey with through Lent.

In the second hour, host Fr. Michel Mulloy joined Angie Black to talk about a great option for families to develop like-minded Catholic friendships called a Catholic Families Group. Gretchen Landherr and Betsy Kneepkens of the Diocese of Duluth then told us about this year's Women's Conference and how it will be an opportunity for women to take on their fears so they can draw closer to Jesus.

In the first hour, host Fr. Michel Mulloy began by taking your questions during our Straight Talk call-in segment. Fr. Mike then joined Dr. Leroy Huizenga of the University of Mary to hear how he found his true home in the Catholic Church. To close the hour, our host took listeners on the 10-Minute Tour of local events.

In the second hour, RPR Executive Director Steve Splonskowski and Programming Coordinator Brandon Clark continued live from St. Joseph's Parish in Williston, ND for our February "On the Road" show. They first visited with Bill Donaghy about finding our identity as sons and daughters of the Father and the upcoming Redeemed Men's Conference in the Diocese of Fargo. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Wes and Kathy Pepple shared the good work they are doing with the African Mission of the Bismarck Diocese in trying to help provide clean drinking water for families. Finally, Brandon and Steve spoke with Peter Herbeck about the idea of a New Pentecost and what that means.

In the first hour, RPR Executive Director Steve Splonskowski and Programming Coordinator Brandon Clark came to you live from St. Joseph's Parish in Williston, ND for our February "On the Road" show. Steve and Brandon began by visiting with Fr. Russell Kovash and Tara Brooke about the reality of couples struggling in their marriages and how a new program called Corazon can help those couples find healing. Sister Brenda then joined our hosts to talk about how she and two others sisters from Mexico have tried to help meet the spiritual needs of Hispanic workers in the oil fields. Finally, listeners had a chance to call in with or Facebook their questions for Fr. Kovash during our Straight Talk segment

In the second hour, hosts Frs. Josh and Justin Waltz joined Peter Martin of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester to talk about how we celebrate the process of preparation for matrimony and, at the same time, prepare engaged couples for the challenges they could face once married. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Emma Hergenroeder stopped by to talk about a holistic retreat for women that highlights their beauty and draws them to true femininity. Finally, our hosts took us “Around the World” to hear about events impacting Catholics near and far and showcased how, in each of these things, “Catholic Lives Matter."

In the first hour, hosts Frs. Josh and Justin Waltz began by visiting with the Bismarck Diocese's Bishop David Kagan in their "Crushing It with Kagan" segment. It was then time for your calls during our Straight Talk segment.

In the second hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Fr. Mark Lichter began by talking with Anthony DiCarlo about how physics ties together with Holy Communion. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Bishop John Quinn of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester was with us to offer his insights on the Lenten season and share some ideas for how we can grow in our relationship with Christ. Finally, Thomas Eskro from Sacred Heart Parish in Aberdeen, SD taught us about the principle of proximity and how being aware of it is helpful to us and the Church.

In the first hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Fr. Mark Lichter began by visiting with Fr. Chuck Cimpl of the Diocese of Sioux Falls about an upcoming parish mission at his church and why he believes the time spent organizing parish missions in general is well worth it. It was then time for our Straight Talk call-in segment, where listeners had a chance to ask Fr. Mark questions. This show's topics included: where the teaching on the guardian angels came from, what the best way is to prepare for a first confession of you're a Protestant going through RCIA, what Jesus means when He speaks about drinking new wine in the Kingdom, how we know God loves us, and if exorcisms happen in our area.

In the second hour, host Fr. Jason Lefor joined Sr. Mary Immaculata of the School Sisters of Christ the King from Lincoln, NE to talk about the joy and vocation of being a woman. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Jan Feterl of Catholic Family Services of Eastern South Dakota shared details about this year's Gift of Hope event. Finally, Principal Christopher Smith from Holy Spirit School in Rochester, MN talked about the things he and his staff are doing to create a community of prayer within themselves, the students, and the whole Rochester Catholic Schools System.

In the first hour, host Fr. Jason Lefor began by visiting with Deacon Mike McKeown of the Diocese of New Ulm about the spiritual dangers of yoga and energy healing. It was then time for your questions during our Straight Talk call-in segment. Listeners asked questions on topics including: if you can have a traditional funeral Mass with cremated remains present, how it came to be that there are five precepts of the Church, and how you find a balance between using a Catholic news source to stay informed and dealing with the lack of transparency in the Church about the homosexuality crisis.

In the second hour, host Tim Mosser joined Chris Dodson of the North Dakota Catholic Conference to talk about what has happened so far in this legislative session and what North Dakotans should be watching for when it comes to taking action on future bills. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Jennifer Henderson shared her experience with homeschooling and why it's the right choice for her family. Finally, Patti Armstrong and Meikel Engelhardt spoke about a simple way for ladies in our listening area to prepare for the Lenten journey.

In the first hour, host Tim Mosser began by visiting with Joe Noel about the joys of his 50 years of marriage and the advice he has for those just beginning their lifelong journey. It was then time for our Straight Talk call-in segment. Our guest for the half hour was Fr. Paul Duchschere of the Diocese of Fargo. Listeners asked questions on topics including: what advice Father had for married couples and if a Catholic can attend a non-Catholic worship service without causing scandal.

In the second hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Fr. Tim Smith began by visiting with Dr. David Anders, host of EWTN’s Called to Communion, about what the Church does well and what She can teach other denominations. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Rachael Kramer stopped by to talk about an upcoming event to help support the O'Gorman High School Concert Choir Capers in Sioux Falls. Finally, our hosts spoke with Tom Andrews from the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, MN about a great opportunity for young pianists to learn more about playing the organ, so they can take their skills to the next level.

In the first hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Fr. Tim Smith were joined by Dr. Chris Burgwald of the Diocese of Sioux Falls to talk about how you can prepare to journey well throughout the coming Lenten season. It was then time for your questions during our Straight Talk segment. Listeners asked questions on topics including: why we can't have a common language among us in the United States and how to communicate the importance of bringing children up in the Catholic faith versus the Protestant faith.

In the second hour, hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz spoke with Canon lawyer Jenna Cooper about if the Church can excommunicate politicians who go against Church teaching. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Sam Dols spoke about a Baby at Work program and how it makes for joyous work. Finally, Deacon Paul Treinen of the Diocese of New Ulm talked about the importance of married couples going on regular dates.

In the first hour, hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz began by visiting with Coach Robb Stauber about what it was like for him to win a gold medal in the Olympics with the U.S. Women's Hockey team last year. He also shared how his Catholic faith carried him then and carries him now through each game. It was then time for your calls during our Straight Talk call-in segment. Listeners asked questions on topics including: who the 12 were that Jesus appeared to after the Resurrection, why there is an emphasis on the family line of Esau, what an anti-pope is, if we still do things that bring physical discomfort as a form of penance, and why God lets bad things happen.

In the second hour, host Michael Wilde spoke with Fr. Kyle Metzger, Diocese of Fargo Vocations Director, about how discerning the Lord's call requires us to be free to listen and to be willing to do so. Fr. Metzger also talked about an upcoming Discernment Weekend. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Margaret Mulligan joined our host to talk about a great opportunity for evangelization involving coffee and a parking lot. Finally, Michael spoke with Paul George about what it means to "bear witness" in today's world and the upcoming Men's Conference in the Diocese of Duluth.

In the first hour, host Michael Wilde began by visiting with Todd Tobin about a program that’s helping lead other men and women back to their faith and how there’s one common denominator that triggers the curiosity to pursue Jesus and His Church. It was then time for your questions for Fr. Kurt Farrell of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester during our "Straight Talk" segment. Listeners asked questions on topics including: if you can be Catholic and a Democrat and why Catholics don't say "For Thine is the kingdom, power, and glory."