Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Taylor Leffler): 11:08 -Bob McDonald (Marian Mantle Group – Lincoln) – History of the Marian Mantle group & what draws people to it: 14:25 -Fr. Richard Reiser (Priest, Archdiocese of Omaha) – Writing the icon of St. Bridget of Sweden for Arch Omaha FOCCUS anniversary: 42:52 -GBC: Wisdom Ch 7 :29-Ch8:8 Steve Ray (CatholicConvert.com): 1:15:01 -Amber Thelen & Lisa Dempsey (Community Engagement, SCRN) –Volunteer shout-outs, upcoming opportunities & events : 1:44:08
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 08:50 -Fr. Matthew Pohlman (Assistant Pastor, St. Stephen the Martyr – Omaha) – Sunday Mass Prep: 11:48 -Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen (Chant Specialist, Paraclete Press) & Dr. Jim Jordan (Music Department, Paraclete Press) – The O Antiphons: 44:57 -GBC: Wisdom Ch 7 :15-28 Dr. Paul Gondreau (Professor of Theology, Providence College): 1:09:20 -Dcn. Dan DeLuca (St. Peter Catholic Church – Omaha) – Our Lady of Guadalupe : 1:40:43
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 10:00 -Tom Venzor (Executive Director, Nebraska Catholic Conference) – NCC Updatefor 2026: 13:17 -Gina Tomes (Executive Director, Guiding Grace Motherhood Support Network) – 2025 Reach of the Motherhood Network : 40:13 -GBC: Wisdom Ch 7 :1-14 Rebecca Davis Mathias (Parishioner, St. Vincent de Paul – Omaha): 1:09:20 -Dave Vankat (Chief Community Engagement Officer, Catholic Charities Omaha) – Adopt-a-Family Donors & Food Drives : 1:42:26
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 09:56 -Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, O.P. (Dominican Priest; Prior, St. Joseph Province) – Co-author: How to Be His: 13:42 -Natalie Brei (Licensed Psychologist, Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center) – Understanding & Treating OCD/Scrupulosity : 41:27 -GBC: Wisdom Ch 6 :12-25 Vern Steiner (President, The Emmaus Institute for Biblical Studies): 1:11:22 -Eric Svoboda (Executive Director, Spirit Catholic Radio Network) – SCRN End of year round up and future events & programming : 1:44:37
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 06:21 -Jordan Zoucha (Author & Musician, living in Poland) – Living heritage, faith & family across Poland and Nebraska: 09:45 -Fr. Jeff Loseke (Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo – Gretna, NE) – Ask a Priest: 43:31 -GBC: Wisdom Ch 6 :1-10 Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers (Catholic Speaker & Author, Host of Beacon of Truth on the SCRN): 1:13:27 -John Wees, Fr. Jeremy Hans, and Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer) – St. Cecilia Omaha Plaza Development Project & Cathedral Christmas Concerts: 1:44:32
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 08:05 -Joshua Mazrin (Catholic Author) – The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: 12:03 -Evan Collins (Director of Evangelization & Catechesis, St. Bernadette / Holy Cross) – Series: The Lord Is With You. What Effect does Mary have on Humanity: 47:49 -GBC: Wisdom Ch5 :15-23 Bernadette Esposito (Parishioner, St. Vincent de Paul – Omaha): 1:14:15 -Adam Storey (Vice Chancellor, Diocese of Des Moines) – What does Mary teach us durning Advent: 1:42:45
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Mark McKercher): 07:59 -Fr. Jeff Loseke (Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Gretna, NE) – Sunday Mass Prep: 11:41 -Karen Herzog (Director of Communications, ProLove Ministries) – Pro-life nuns sending Christmas cards to every abortion facility in the U.S.: 41:26 -GBC: Wisdom 4:20-Ch5 :14 Kris McGregor (Executive Director, DiscerningHearts.com): 1:07:18 -Laura Buddenberg (Co-Founder, Nebraska Pregnancy Care Alliance / Co-Host of That's Real Life on SCRN) – Immaculate Conception Prayer by Pope Francis: 1:43:43
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Mark McKercher): 08:32 -Richard Carrillo & Jen Townsley (Guest Conductor, Mass of the Americas & Soprano Soloist – Ave Maria in Mexico) – Mass of the Americas coming to Lincoln on December 12th: 11:56 -Dcn. Patrick Simons (Apostolate of HolyLife.org) – Series: Indulgences – God's Ocean of Mercy, Indulgences you can gain in Dec. & Jan.: 44:24 -GBC: Wisdom 4:7-19 Fr. Mark Beran (Pastor, Holy Apostles Family of Parishes): 1:10:33 -Kay Wessel (LDCCW October Diaper Drive Coordinator – Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women) – LDCCW Oct. Pro-Life Diaper Drive update: 1:44:06
Guest Time Stamps:Heartland Tour Gross Catholic High School (GCHS) -Morning Prayer (Fr. Mark McKercher): 06:38 -Fr. Ben Boyd (Chaplain) Steve Eubanks '84 (Pres.) Mark McNamara '90 (VP of Advancement) GCHS: 09:45 -Hana Abbott (Principal) Joe Kmiecik (English Teacher) Ryan Larson (Admin. Dir.): 41:21 -GBC: Wisdom 3:13b-Ch4:6 Tracey Brousek (Theology Teacher): 1:10:23 -Michele Sweetmon ‘96 (Campus Ministry) and students - Knyomi (11), Colton (11), Rocky(12), Andrew(10), Molly (12): 1:41:04
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Mark McKercher): 08:55 -Fr. Jeffrey Kirby (Catholic Author & Pastor) – New book: Real Discipleship – How to Follow Jesus His Way, Not Ours: 12:07 -Fr. Jeff Loseke (Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Gretna, NE) – Ask a Priest: 41:35 -GBC: Wisdom 3:1-13a Dcn. Jay Riley (St. Vincent de Paul, Omaha): 1:11:24 -Fr. Dan Andrews pastor John Paul II Newman Center) and Victor Salcido (student Univ. of Nebraska–Omaha Newman Center) – What's New at the UNOmaha Newman Center: 1:41:04
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Mark McKercher): 10:55 -Chad Steiner (Director of Academics, Emmaus Institute) – Emmaus Encounters: The Heart of the Psalms Series: 14:28 -Susan De Bartoli (Catholic Author) – New book: Advent with Pio: 45:07 -GBC: Wisdom 2:12-24 Dcn. Tom Deall (Archdiocese of Omaha): 1:11:39 -Fr. Ryan Kaup (Pastor, Husker Catholic – UNL Newman Center) – What's New at the UNL Newman Center: 1:44:39
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Taylor Leffler): 8:03 -Fr. James Kubicki (St. Francis de Sales Seminary, Milwaukee) – How St. Paul Teaches Us to be Thankful at All Times: 13:44 -Fr. Jeff Loseke (Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Gretna, NE) – Ask a Priest: 46:42 -GBC: Wisdom 1:16–2:11 Dcn. Fred Abboud (St. Gerald, Ralston, NE): 1:12:31 -Evan Collins (Director of Evangelization & Catechesis, St. Bernadette/Holy Ghost Schools) – Series: The Lord Is With You – Relevant and Impactful Catholic Cultural Themes: 1:49:14
-Morning Prayer (Fr. Taylor Leffler): 8:58 -Karlo Broussard (Catholic Answers Apologist / Author) – Continuing Series: "The Saints Pray for You: How the Christians in Heaven Help Us Here on Earth": 12:22 -Bishop James Conley (Bishop of the Diocese of Lincoln) – The Mass of the Americas coming to the Cathedral of the Risen Christ (December): 44:55 -GBC: Wisdom 1: 1–15 Fr. David Oldham (Pastor: St. Ann – Doniphan; Sacred Heart – Kenesaw; Teacher & Co-Guidance Counselor, Hastings St. Cecilia) : 1:13:27 -Fr. Neal Hock (Chaplain, St. Teresa of Calcutta Newman Center – UNK) – What's new at the UNK Newman Center?: 1:46:31
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 11:36 -Fr. Matthew Pohlman (Assistant Pastor, St. Stephen the Martyr, Omaha)- Sunday Mass Prep: 14:41 -Carol Szczepaniak (President, Nebraska Coalition for Ethical Research- Spirit Mornings Bioethics Briefing- Topic: Human Embryology: 42:50 -GBC: Song of Songs Ch 8: Dcn. Steve Nelson (St. James, Omaha): 1:10:24 - Mother Joan Paul (School Sisters of Christ the King)-50th Jubilee Year of the School Sisters of Christ the King:1:44:13
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 15:14 -Sonja Corbitt (Catholic Evangelista, Speaker & Author)- Advent reading recommendations. New book: Love Heals: 18:52 -Bob Sullivan (Catholic Columnist / Host of In Layman's Terms, SCRN) - Upcoming article on the Latin Mass: 41:53 -GBC: Song of Songs Ch 7: Dcn. Chuck Botdorf (St. Stephen the Martyr, Omaha): 1:13:46 - Emily Jaminet (Catholic Author & Speaker)-:Thanksgiving & Catholic pro tips for families:1:44:29
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 08:51 -Heather Khym (Publisher & Author Heather Khym is cohost of the popular Abiding Together podcast hear on SCRN)- Advent reading recommendations. Featured books: Adore, Behold, Prepare Your Heart, Illuminate: 12:21 -Gracie Jagla (Founder, Cuddle Up Podcast for Kids / Catholic Author) - New book: If the Pope Had a Puppy: 45:32 -GBC: Song of Songs Ch 6: Janet Sobczyk (Madonna Ability Alliance): 1:11:32 - Bernie Schaefer (Spirit Catholic Radio Network team member)-:SCRN Speakers Events Updates + HS football wraps up:1:45:27
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 09:41 -Jackie Angel (Catholic Speaker & Author)- "Memorize Scripture – Simple Steps to Pray, Ponder & Practice God's Word" speaking at “Rekindle” Youth Ministry Event at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Omaha: 14:06 -Fr. Jeff Loseke (Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Gretna, NE) - Ask a Priest: 43:16 -GBC: Song of Songs Ch 5: Fr. Brendan Kelly (Chaplain, Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA): 1:10:47 - Lisa Dempsey & Amber Thelen (Community Engagement, Spirit Catholic Radio Network)-:SCRN Events & Updates 1:44:01
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 09:49 -Dcn. Tom Deall (St. Matthew, Bellevue / Owner, Chick-fil-A Bellevue)- Continuing series on Dating & Marriage: 13:06 -William Anderson (Midwest Regional Coordinator, Students for Life of America) - Life is Winning in NE-Recap of the Students for Life Midwest Tour: 46:37 -GBC: Song of Songs Ch 4: Fr. Bill Cremers (Associate Pastor: St. Patrick–Fremont, St. Rose of Lima–Hooper, St. Lawrence–Scribner, St. Charles Borromeo–North Bend, St. Leo–Snyder): 1:09:46 - Neena Gaynor (Catholic Author / Blogger – wordslikehoney.com)-“6–7: The Gesture and the Gospel”: 1:41:14
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Mark McKercher): 10:36 -Fr. Matthew Pohlman (Associate Pastor, St. Stephen the Martyr, Omaha)- Sunday Mass Prep: 13:57 -– Riley Johnson (Communications Director, Archdiocese of Omaha) - Communications Update + Vocations Rosary Rally (vocationsomaha.org): 47:09 -GBC: Song of Songs Ch 3: Fr. Augustin Reimers (Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Lincoln, NE): 1:10:47 -– Laura Buddenberg (Nebraska Pregnancy Care Alliance / Co-host of That's Real Life on SCRN)-PHO's what they are- a good neighbor & help mothers in need: 1:45:46
Guest Time Stamps: -Morning Prayer (Fr. Mark McKercher): 10:18 -Mike Owens (Member, Omaha Legatus Chapter)- reflections on global discipleship and the power of faith in action. Story of his God son from Uganda, meeting his birth mom: 14:36 -Kelly Salomon (Vice President, Newman Guide Programs, The Cardinal Newman Society) - Newman Guide recommended schools and Catholic higher education: 46:57 -GBC: Song of Songs Ch 2: Dcn. Terry Ficenec (St. Joseph Parish, Springfield, NE): 1:09:52 -Dave Vankat (Chief Community Engagement Officer, Catholic Charities Omaha)-Turkey distributions through Catholic Charities locations: 1:47:18