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In the first hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Chris Uhler sat down with Duane Eichele to talk about the Parable of the Talents. After that, Dr. Chris Burgwald took your calls during Straight Talk.

In the second hour, hosts Jeanine Bitzan and Father Charles LaCroix joined Dr. Glenda Reemts to talk about the great things the University of Mary's nursing program provides and being the top nursing program in the nation. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Nick Powers joined our hosts to talk about how he is continuing the family business, Canadian Honker. Finally, our hosts spoke with Dr. Deb McManimon, from the St. Paul Street Evangelization, about how some are bringing the Good News to the streets of St. Paul.

In the first hour, hosts Jeanine Bitzan and Father Charles LaCroix began by visiting with Monsignor Thomas Richter about calling the laity to evangelization. It was then time for your calls during our "Straight Talk" call-in segment. Listeners asked the Diocese of Fargo's Father Charles LaCroix questions on topics including: evangelization, purgatory, and the difference between a holy day and a solemnity.

In the second hour, hosts Fr James Gross and Fr. Jason Lefor spoke with Carolyn Siebels to share her reflections of being a nurse and bringing life into the world. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Fr. Mike Schmitz talked about exercise and how much is too much. Finally, Marilyn Baker and Dianne Johnson share about an apostolate in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis called Curatio.

In the first hour, hosts Fr. James Gross and Fr. Jason Lefor spoke with Jan Feterl on seminarians and the Bishop's Fishing Tournament coming up. After that, they took your questions during Straight Talk. Topics included dinosaurs in Creation and book recommendations for fathers with Father's Day approaching.

In the second hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Fr. Tim Smith discussed with Executive Director Steve Splonskowski about his insights on the Spring Live Drive. Then, they took the 10 minute tour of local events. After that, they spoke with Matt Wiering of the Diocese of New Ulm on the process of preparation for becoming a deacon. Finally, Peter Sonski of the Knights of Columbus shared about an incorruptible relic coming to the area.

In the first hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Father Tim Smith sat down with Terry Payne to talk about his faith journey after a life-changing accident. After that, Father Smith took your calls during Straight Talk. Some of the topics were the brown scapular and green scapular and miracles.

In the second hour, hosts Frs. Josh and Justin Waltz spoke with Denise Stoppleworth about the adoption of three of her children. We then took the 10-Minute Tour of local events. After that, the Brothers spoke with Father John Anderson of the Diocese of Superior as he shared his thoughts on the beginning stages of discernment to seminary life. Finally, Fathers Waltz took us Around the World to talk about what's going on in the Church right now.

In the first hour, hosts Frs. Justin and Josh Waltz were Crushing It with Bishop David Kagan on what we as Catholics actually believe about Mary. Then, it was time for Straight Talk with Da Brothers. The main topic was the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Seal of Confession.

In the second hour, hosts Michael Goldsmith and Matt Willkom spoke with Steve Tarnowski on the beauty of stewardship. Then, they took the 10-Minute Tour of local events. After that, Bishop John Quinn of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester shared on the goodness of his mother and how she played a big role in his life. Finally, JoMarie Morris on the Jeremiah Program and the good it does for single mothers.

In the first hour, hosts Michael Goldsmith and Matt Willkom discussed with Dr. Franci Knowles about the beauty of Natural Family Planning. After that, Fr. Tim Biren took your questions during Straight Talk. A listener raised the question how to bring their kids closer to the faith.

In the second hour, host Tim Mosser spoke with David and John Stokman about the creativity and independence in homeschooling. Then, he took the 10-Minute Tour of local events. After that, Cindy Clark from the Community Action Partnership in Minot shared about the good things they do for those who need help. Finally, Tim finished the hour with Emily Leedom and the beauty of the bonding of mother and child.

In the first hour, host Tim Mosser sat down with Paul Heiberger about his journey as a farmer and how he planned to plant the seeds for his family’s future. After that, Father Kyle Metzger of the Diocese of Fargo took your questions about the faith and the world around us. Some topics were about kids and social media and the stages of the Diaconate program.

In the second hour, hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz spoke with Bishop Robert Gruss of the Diocese of Rapid City on how we can discover this love and grow deeper with Christ this Easter. Father Robert Altier of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis joined them to share how we can grow in a deeper appreciation for Our Lady. Finally, Deacon John Devlin of the Diocese of Sioux Falls shared about his mission with Catholic Relief Services.

In the first hour, hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz discussed with Fr. James Kubicki of the Society of Jesus about the beauty of the Eucharist. After that, the Fathers took your questions during Straight Talk. The topics were talking about the Blessed Sacrament in West Fargo Mission and bringing kids to Mass.

In the second hour, hosts Steve Splonskowski and Brandon Clark spoke with Jeff Trumbauer and Monsignor Jeffrey Wald about groundbreaking at St. John’s Academy. Next, they visited with Bishop Paul Sirba of the Diocese of Duluth on the beauty of the joy of being an Easter people . Finally, they spoke with Mary Geffre on the beauty of service of how to volunteer in the parish.

In the first hour, hosts Steve Splonskowski, RPR Executive Director and Brandon Clark, RPR Programming Coordinator spoke with Deacon Ken Votava about the beauty of visiting cemeteries and caring for them. After that, Monsignor Jeffrey Wald took your questions about matters of faith. Some topics were praying in cemeteries and bringing kids to Church.

In the second hour, hosts Michael Goldsmith and Matt Willkom spoke with Haley Stewart on learning life's valuable lessons and her preview of an event as the keynote speaker. Then, they took the 10-Minute Tour of local events. After that, Fr. Andrew Dickinson of the Sioux Falls Diocese shared how college students can foster their faith life over the summer. Finally, they spoke with Fr. Joseph Christensen of the Diocese of Fargo on growing closer to Mary in the month of May.

In the first hour, hosts Michael Goldsmith and Matt Willkom discussed with Jim Kinyon, the Executive Director of Catholic Social Services how people can find hope in the darkness of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. After that, Father Randal Kasel took your questions during Straight Talk. A listener raised the question how to handle cohabitating older couples. Another topic was about angels.

In the second hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Fr. Tim Smith explored with Fr. David Krogman of the Diocese of Sioux Falls the beauty of walking closer with Christ in His life, death and resurrection and an event they have coming up. Then, they took the 10 minute tour of local events. After that, they spoke with Seminarian Paul Gardner about what he looks forward to this summer and his journey in the seminary so far. Finally, Richard Rangel discussed the beauty of Cursillo retreats and how people can get involved.