Real Presence Live

Heidi Miksanek on the 40 Days for Life campaign in the Rochester, MN area.

In the first hour, hosts Michael Goldsmith and Fr. Will Thompson were joined by Heidi Miksanek on the 40 Days for Life campaign coming up in the Rochester area. Then, our hosts lifted up your intentions during "Prayerfully Yours." After that, it was time for Straight Talk with your comments and questions on the Catholic faith with Fr. Will Thompson and Fr. James Steffes. The Fathers spoke to prayerful intercession, St. Augustine's father, Nicholas Black Elk, and the significance of name of Mary.

Msgr. Charles Mangan, of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, on the 54-day Rosary “Novena for Our Nation.”

Dan Walter shares his personal testimony of spending time with Christ during "Encountering Christ's Real Presence."

Kriste Ross and Mary Weiler, of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, on becoming more aware of those struggling with suicidal thoughts and how we can let our loved ones know they are not alone.

Our hosts prayed for your intentions during "Prayerfully Yours."

Mike Wavrin, 4th Grade teacher at St. Philip’s School in Bemidji, MN, on integrating altar server training into the Religion class curriculum.

Ryan Pederson, of the ND Knights of Columbus Council 6446, on Knights on Bikes and an upcoming event.

Fr. Mark Lichter and Fr. Terry Anderson of the Diocese of Sioux Falls on their upcoming trek across South Dakota.

Brenda Wills on her journey back to the Catholic Church during "Inspired: Sharing Your Journey."

In the second hour, hosts Joe Rutten and Heather Karrow discovered the inspiring story of Brenda Wills and how she was born Catholic but fell away from her faith for nearly 10 years, and she was led back to her Catholic roots. After that, Fr. Mark Lichter and Fr. Terry Anderson of the Diocese of Sioux Falls previewed their upcoming adventure across South Dakota. Finally, our hosts spoke with Ryan Pederson, of the ND Knights of Columbus Council 6446, on Knights on Bikes and an upcoming event.

It was time for Straight Talk with Fr. Scott Traynor of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Topics included: the business of life, the reality of Satan, how to discern a vocation, and the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Dr. Jason Heron, Instructor of Theology at Mount Marty College in Yankton, SD, on his role with the new Benedictine Leadership Institute.

In the first hour, hosts Joe Rutten and Heather Karrow sat down with Dr. Jason Heron, Instructor of Theology, shared about his role with the new Benedictine Leadership Institute. After that, it was time for Straight Talk with Fr. Scott Traynor of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. A few topics Father spoke to included the business of life, the reality of Satan, how to discern a vocation, and the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Kathy Engeman, the 7-12 Religion teacher at St. Mary Catholic Schools in Dell Rapids, SD, on the beauty of getting ready for a new school year.

Fr. Jason Kern, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, on a new program in the diocese: Called by Name.

John Tetzloff, from Catholic Family Financial, on end-of-life financial planning.

In the second hour, John Tetzloff, of Catholic United Financial, joined our hosts Michael Goldsmith and Fr. Tim Biren, on the end of life financial planning. Then, our hosts discovered the fun events around the listening area during the 10-Minute Tour. After that, Fr. Jason Kern, Vocations Director of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, sat down with our hosts to share about a new program of discernment in the diocese: Called by Name. Finally, Kathy Engeman, the 7-12 Religion teacher at St. Mary Catholic Schools in Dell Rapids, SD, on the goodness of starting a new school year.

Straight Talk with Fr. Tim Biren. Topics he spoke to were including the Eucharist into weddings, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, getting involved in community life, and the age to receive the Eucharist.

Our hosts prayed for your intentions during "Prayerfully Yours."