Episodes 291
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
85%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Catholic Views is a weekly radio program broadcast Sundays around eastern South Dakota, but also available anytime online at www.sfcatholic.org. The program includes Biblical Bites with Dr. B, a look at an interesting “bite” from the week’s Scripture readings with Dr. Chris Burgwald, and an interview segment which highlights events and topics relevant to Catholics and others of faith. This is one of the longest running religious radio programs in the region, dating to the early 1960s.

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S5E127 Baptist pastor follows the Church Fathers into the Catholic Church

Jun 11, 2026 28m

It’s always moving to hear the conversion stories of former Protestant pastors, and this one is no exception! Chris Gromis and his family from Watertown converted this past Easter. He shares how he…

S5E126 Fr. Alex Leschisin’s call to the priesthood

Jun 04, 2026 28m

Fr. Alex Leschisin joins us to share how he got his call to the priesthood, what ordination was like, and what he is most looking forward to as a priest of the diocese. Fr. Leschisin’s calm and…

S5E125 Fr. Thuringer offers the RIM guide for a rightly ordered life

May 28, 2026 28m

Are you living a life based on RIM? If you put your relationship with God first, get your identity from that relationship, and find your mission from your identity in Christ, then you are! But, you…

S5E124 Black Elk paved the way for spiritual unity

May 20, 2026 28m

Deacon Philip Carlson sheds light on the life of Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk and the cause for his sainthood. How did Black Elk straddle the very different worlds of Lakota spirituality and…

S5E123 Deacon Carlson gets the most obvious call to be a deacon

May 14, 2026 28m

Sometimes a call to a vocation literally surrounds you. This is exactly what happened to Deacon Philip Carlson! Join us to hear his story and how he and his wife Pam live a life of faith and devotion.

S5E122 Ian Carter walks with new Catholics entering the Church

May 07, 2026 28m

You’ve likely heard that many Catholic dioceses saw an increase in the number of people entering the Church this past Easter. Why is this happening? Ian Carter, the director of the OCIA program at…

S5E121 Teaching art through the eyes of faith

Apr 30, 2026 28m

How does a fourth generation teacher and Catholic convert live out her faith at work? By teaching in a Catholic school of course! Stephanie Caron shares her experiences teaching art and Catechesis of…

S5E120 The Bible speaks to the heart of faith

Apr 23, 2026 28m

Recent convert Jake Brooks is on fire! He joins us to talk about his journey into the Church and how important the Bible has been in his life of faith. And he’s bringing others into the Church along…

S5E119 From football practice to religious ed, a story of conversion

Apr 16, 2026 28m

What happens when two young men are evangelized by two other good Catholic young men? Conversion! Anthony Selinas and Tristyn Gullikson tell their story of their journey into the Church. This is…

S5E118 Celebrate 250 years of the United States

Apr 08, 2026 28m

It’s our country’s 250th birthday this year! George Weigel joins us to reflect on the founding of our country, the faith of the people who founded it, and how we can get our national moral compass to…

S5E117 Bishop DeGrood and Easter joy!

Apr 01, 2026 28m

Original air date April 17, 2022Bishop DeGrood joins Catholic Views to celebrate Easter Sunday! Find out what he remembers from Easter as a kid in Minnesota and which Holy Week/Easter Mass is his…

S5E116 Fr. Tim Cone explains God’s pursuit of us

Mar 26, 2026 28m

Does God really want a relationship with me? Yes! Fr. Tim Cone is in-studio to make sure we know that God is pursuing us and wants us to know him. Stick around for the entire interview to hear what…

S5E115 The Annunciation and Mary’s 7 sorrows

Mar 19, 2026 28m

Monsignor Charles Mangan drops in for a visit and a conversation about the upcoming Solemnity of the Annunciation. Did you know there were 2 annunciations? Me either! We’ll also talk about the Seven…

S5E114 Fr. Grant Lacey’s call to the priesthood

Mar 05, 2026 28m

Fr. Grant Lacey bounced around in life for a bit before hearing the call to be a priest and answering it. Who helped him and how did it happen? Grab your coffee and join us to find out!

S5E113 A teacher who brings Jesus to work

Feb 26, 2026 28m

Do you love your job? Sarah Whipkey does! She’s one of our fantastic Catholic school teachers in Milbank, and she is blessed to get to do the work she loves by bringing knowledge and Jesus to kiddos…

S5E112 Intellect draws Dr. Jason Heron to the Church

Feb 19, 2026 28m

When Dr. Jason Heron converted to the Catholic faith, a chain reaction began in his family. He joins Catholic Views to share what attracted him to the Church and how he now hopes to open the hearts…

S5E111 Dcn. Rob. Rysavy’s journey back home

Feb 12, 2026 28m

Deacon Rob Rysavy may be a familiar name to many in the diocese. This Sioux Falls native has returned home and is the new Chief Operations Officer for the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Join us to find out…

S5E110 Fr. Dan Smith’s call finally gets answered

Feb 05, 2026 28m

Fr. Dan Smith makes his first appearance on Catholic Views to share how he got his call to the priesthood. He was a later-in-life priest, but he first heard his call as a child. Find out why it took…

S5E109 Last Collar Standing event preview

Jan 29, 2026 28m

Get ready! The 7th annual Last Collar Standing is almost here! Join us for a preview of this year’s event with Hector Bautista, Fr. Shane Stevens and Fr. Andy Thuringer (the game maker). Find out Fr.…

S5E108 St. Vincent de Paul Society helps neighbors in need

Jan 22, 2026 28m

Do you know about the St. Vincent de Paul Society? Yeah, they’re a thrift store! Well, yes, but they’re a whole lot more. This group of Catholics goes to the peripheries and helps many of our…

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Catholic Views has published 291 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in Christianity, Education.

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Catholic Views is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 28m.

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