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In the second hour, hosts Andy Shaw and Fr. Michel Mulloy sat down with Jeff Trumbauer, Principal at St. John’s Academy in Jamestown, ND, to talk about what it means to build knowledge and faith within each student, to build a community of faith, and to build a space in which all of this can happen. Our hosts then took listeners on a 10-Minute Tour of local events. Betsy Kneepkens of the Diocese of Duluth talked about what parents are really sheltering their kids from. Finally, Andy and Fr. Mike joined the Diocese of Duluth's Fr. Joel Hastings to talk about the First Friday Devotion.

In the first hour, hosts Andy Shaw and Fr. Michel Mulloy joined Tim Weisz, President of the Roncalli Catholic School System in Aberdeen, SD, to talk about what makes Roncalli unique when it comes to Catholic education. It was then time for your questions during our "Straight Talk" call-in segment. This time, listeners asked questions on topics including: if the United States is heading towards a "fall of Rome" moment, how New York could pass such a terrible bill for killing babies, how our nation can stay Heaven-focused, and if South Dakota should boycott the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

In the second hour, hosts Brad Gray and Fr. Charles LaCroix joined Fr. Matt Schmitz of Sacred Heart School in East Grand Forks, MN to talk about the activities they have planned throughout Catholic Schools Week. Our hosts then took listeners on a 10-Minute Tour of local events. Dr. Jared Ostermann took us on a journey through time to get more acquainted with our liturgical music. Finally, Brad and Fr. Charles spoke with the Diocese of New Ulm's Bishop John LeVoir about the importance of Catholic education in the home, since parents are to be the primary educators of their children when it comes to our faith.

In the first hour, hosts Brad Gray and Fr. Charles LaCroix began by visiting with Valerie Vogel, Principal at St. Joseph School in Mandan, ND, about the many pro-life activities her students are involved with and how being involved with these bolsters their faith-filled education. DeAnn Scheeler then joined our hosts to talk about Many Gifts, One Nation: A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools. Finally, it was time for your questions during our "Straight Talk" call-in segment with Fr. Charles.

In the second hour, host Nathan Sather joined Fr. Dominic Bouck and Alli Schumacher of St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck to talk about their chances at winning this year's Know Your Faith Competition. Nathan then took listeners on a 10-Minute Tour of local events. Bryan Wilburn and Fr. James Cheney from St. Paul's Newman Center in Fargo stopped by to give us an update on their major project which will better serve the needs of Catholic students at North Dakota State University. Finally, Nathan visited with Dr. David Anders, host of EWTN’s Called to Communion, about if there are things we, as Catholics, can learn from other faith denominations and the upcoming fundraising banquet in Duluth.

In the first hour, host Nathan Sather began by visiting with Deacon Mike Leman of the Diocese of Cheyenne about some bills that could arise during Wyoming’s legislative session, which could have a significant impact on Catholics. It was then time for our "Straight Talk" call-in segment with special guest Fr. Charles LaCroix, Chaplain at Shanley High School in Fargo.

In the second hour, Brandon Clark, RPR Programming Coordinator, joined Fr. Doug Krebs and Mason Hedberg from Bishop Ryan Catholic School in Minot, ND to talk about the bond between Catholic schools around our listening area and the upcoming Know Your Faith Competition. Our host then took listeners on a 10-Minute Tour of local events. Fr. Jason Kern of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester spoke about the importance of finding silence in our busy and over-stimulated lives. Finally, Thomas Eskro, Director of Evangelization and Discipleship at Sacred Heart Church in Aberdeen, joined Brandon to talk about the New Evangelization, what it is, and how we are all called to this mission.

In the first hour, Brandon Clark, RPR Programming Coordinator, spoke with Jason Adkins of the Minnesota Catholic Conference about the upcoming Catholics at the Capitol event in February. It was then time for our "Straight Talk" call-in segment with special guest Fr. Mark Lichter from Sacred Heart Church in Aberdeen, SD.

In the second hour, hosts Brad Gray and Jeanine Bitzan began by visiting with Fr. Kregg Hochhalter and Jake Daniel of Trinity High School in Dickinson, ND about this year's Know Your Faith Competition. Our hosts then took listeners on our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Fr. John Paul Trask and Jens Christensen gave us a preview of the 2019 Men in Black Basketball Game in the Diocese of Rapid City. Finally, Nora Boesem and Jim Kinyon of Catholic Social Services in Rapid City talked about the effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and how they are trying to help those who are giving care to children with it.

In the first hour, hosts Brad Gray and Jeanine Bitzan began by visiting with Johnnette Williams, host of EWTN's Women of Grace, about finding joy after losing a spouse and the upcoming RPR Fargo Fundraising Banquet. It was then time for our "Straight Talk" segment, where listeners had a chance to call in with or Facebook their questions for Fr. Scott Karnik of the Diocese of Fargo.

In the second hour, hosts Fr. James Gross and Fr. Jason Lefor joined Bishop Paul Swain of the Diocese of Sioux Falls to talk about if a bishop can retire and, if so, what retirement looks like for him. Our hosts then took listeners on our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Bishop John Quinn of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester spoke about the Church's teaching on marriage and if it's outdated. Finally, Fr. Paul Timmerman of the Diocese of New Ulm joined our hosts to talk about why we would offer a Mass for someone.

In the first hour, hosts Fr. James Gross and Fr. Jason Lefor began by visiting with the Diocese of New Ulm’s Fr. Craig Timmerman about the spiritual battle for life and how we can take part. Our hosts then spoke with Jose Jimenez of the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND and Jemini Cantelope from Aberdeen Roncalli High School in Aberdeen, SD about the March for Life they will be taking part in on Friday in Washington, D.C. It was then time for our "Straight Talk" call-in segment. Listeners asked Fr. Lefor and Fr. Gross questions on topics including: how we can support abortion but be obsessed with finding other life in the universe and if pornography leads to the issues we have with protecting life.

In the second hour, Michael Wilde and Programming Coordinator Brandon Clark joined Dan Voss to talk about the upcoming March for Life in Bemidji, MN. Michael and Brandon then took listeners on our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Debbie O’Meara spoke about Functional Medicine and how that ties in with being a faithful Catholic. Finally, Jeff and Melissa Benda joined our hosts to share their beautiful story of adoption.

In the first hour, Michael Wilde and Programming Coordinator Brandon Clark began by visiting with Chris Motz, Executive Director of the South Dakota Catholic Conference, about the idea of surrogacy brokerages and why we need to stand against them. Michael and Brandon then joined Gregory Splonskowski for a live update as he heads with a group from the Diocese of Fargo to the March for Life. Finally, Fr. Raymond Courtright took listener calls during our "Straight Talk" segment. Questions were asked on topics including: how to evangelize as a cradle Catholic, what the Church's stance is when it comes to if a baby can be baptized after death, and if Catholics believe in karma.

In the second hour of our special live broadcast from CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, hosts Frs. Josh and Justin Waltz spoke with Ramona Trevino about her story of conversion in how she went from being a former director at Planned Parenthood to becoming an advocate for life. Our hosts then took listeners on our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Fr. Mark Horn and Mason Litz bantered with Frs. Josh and Justin about this year's Men in Black Basketball Game in the Diocese of Rapid City. Finally, our hosts joined the Diocese of Duluth’s Bishop Paul Sirba to talk about the recent retreat he participated in with most U.S. bishops.

In the first hour of our special live broadcast from CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, hosts Frs. Josh and Justin Waltz began by visiting with Val Jundt and Donna Miller of FirstChoice Women’s Care Center about The Area's Largest Baby Shower and how Real Presence Radio, CHI, and churches around the area are helping support this great cause. Our hosts then joined student Dylan Stradling from Trinity High School in Dickinson to talk about his excitement for the upcoming March for Life. It was then time for our "Straight Talk" call-in segment. Listeners asked questions on topics including: how contraception is related to abortion and why the commercial media doesn't cover the March for Life.

In the second hour, hosts Paul Braun and Jeanine Bitzan joined Maria Oszwaldowska of the Diocese of Rapid City to talk about being a disciple of the Lord and what that means as a young woman. Our hosts then took listeners on our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Jenna Cooper of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester explained some details about Canon Law, the guidelines clergy and the faithful are to follow within the Church. Finally, Rachelle Sauvageau of the Diocese of Fargo shared details on an upcoming novena we can pray to help the pro-life movement.

In the first hour, hosts Paul Braun and Jeanine Bitzan began by visiting with the Diocese of Fargo's Fr. Raymond Courtright about his role as the chaplain for the Fargo Police Department. It was then time for your calls during our "Straight Talk" segment. Listeners asked Msgr. Gregory Schlesselmann questions on topics including: the beauty of music as part of the Christian life, why people don't visit Jesus as much in adoration, and what happens when a priest refuses to give absolution in confession.

In the second hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Dr. Chris Burgwald were joined by Sr. Clarice Korger to talk about finding God's will for our lives and how we can properly discern His call. Our hosts then took listeners on our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Taylor Linn spoke with our hosts about how a retreat called TEC changed her life. Finally, John and Joyce Hajostek were on air to talk about a program called Cursillo and why being involved with this program is important to them.

In the first hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Dr. Chris Burgwald began by visiting with Sr. Kathleen Atkinson about a ministry she began to help those in need in Bismarck called Ministry on the Margins. It was then time for your calls during our "Straight Talk" call-in segment. Listeners directed questions to Dr. Burgwald and Fr. Darin Schmidt on topics including: what to do with Protestant children's bibles that are in a parish faith formation classroom, what a person needs to do to complete Confirmation as an adult, and how purity of heart relates to living a sexually moral life.