Real Presence Live

In the first hour, hosts Brad Gray and Jeanine Bitzan began by visiting with Mark McAllister, owner of Hurley's Religious Goods, on his inspirational story of faith about Clergy Shirts. It was then your opportunity to call in with questions for Msgr. Gregory Schlesselmann of the Diocese of Fargo during our "Straight Talk" segment.

Andrew Bartell, Director of Gift Planning from the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota to talk about Planned Giving and different ways to give.

Nicole Fuhrer from the Diocese of Sioux Falls on Women's Prayer Group that started in Lent.

Kathy Loney of the Diocese of Fargo on the Men's and Women's Retreats.

In the second hour, our hosts Heather Karrow and Fr. Barry Reuwsaat spoke with Kathy Loney on the beauty of Men's and Women's Retreats in the Diocese of Fargo. Then, they took the 10-minute Tour for local events. After that, they spoke with Nicole Fuhrer from the Diocese of Sioux Falls to talk a women's group that started in Lent and is continuing to grow. They finished the hour with Andrew Bartell on the beautiful ways of giving.

Straight Talk with Fr. Barry Reuwsaat

Our new segment “Prayerfully Yours” where we pray for the intentions submitted on our website.

Fr. Charles Duman on his 67 years of the priesthood.

In the first hour, our hosts Heather Karrow and Fr. Barry Reuwsaat spoke with Fr. Charles Duman in the Diocese of Sioux Falls on still being active in his ministry at 96 years old. Then, our hosts prayed for your intentions during "Prayerfully Yours". After that, Father Reuwsaat took your questions during Straight Talk. One of the topics included how to take care of pets while they are suffering.

Avera Maria Santo, guest speaker at the THIRST Conference in Bismarck, previewed her upcoming presentation and sharing her story of God encountering her in her same-sex attraction.

Mike Kiedrowski, Director of Advancement and Listener Relationships Coordinator for Real Presence Radio, features our new segment, “Heart of Your Legacy.”

Eric Gallagher, from the Diocese of Sioux Falls, on the upcoming Confirmation Retreats.

In the second hour, host Fr. Craig Vasek spoke with Eric Gallagher of the Diocese of Sioux Falls on the Summer Confirmation retreats. Then, our host took the 10-Minute Tour of the local events. After that, Mike Kiedrowski introduced a new segment "Heart of Your Legacy". Finally, Avera Maria Santo previewed her upcoming presentation at the THIRST Conference in Bismarck and shared her story on how God encountered her in her experience with same-sex attraction.

Fr. Craig Vasek took your questions on the faith during Straight Talk. Some of the topics included: the existence of God, female saints, and Cor Jesu.

Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross spoke on Sacred Relics and a presentation at the University of Mary.

In our first hour, host Fr. Craig Vasek discovered the beauty of relics with Fr. Carlos Martins and an upcoming event at the University of Mary in Bismarck. After that, Fr. Vasek took your calls on the faith during Straight Talk. Some of the topics included: the existence of God, female saints, and Cor Jesu.

Fr. Jeff Norfolk on the life of prayer.

Fr. Anthony Craig of the Diocese of Duluth on the first Catholic Family Camp.

Inspired: Share Your Story Rich and Mary Helen Olsen share their story on hospitality.

In the second hour, hosts Jack and Doreen Kennelly heard about the beautiful inspiring story of Rich and Mary Helen Olsen during our new segment "Inspired: Sharing Your Journey". Then, the hosts took the 10-Minute Tour of local events. After that, Father Anthony Craig shared about the wonderful Catholic Family Camp in the Diocese of Duluth. Finally, the hosts spoke with Fr. Jeff Norfolk on the different types of prayer.