Events

Drinking Like a Saint

The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA

Speaker: Michael Foley, Ph.D.  What does Catholicism have to do with a good cocktail? Catholics have always had a bit of a reputation for fine wine and spirits. But why? In this talk, Michael will speak on three things. First, why and how the Catholic Church has always embraced the beauty of a good cocktail. […]

Answering Atheism

The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA

Speaker: Trent Horn Is God real? Can we know that God exists? While it is certainly true that certain Church doctrines are known through revelation, the Church also claims that man can know God through natural reason. In this talk, famous speaker Trent Horn will not only answer the most common arguments for atheism, he […]

$15

Saint Joseph Matters

The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA

Speaker: Devin Schadt Most Catholics understand that Mary, the Mother of God, is a big deal. But what about Joseph? Is he important? Does he matter? Next to the person of Jesus, Saint Joseph is perhaps THE best example of true masculinity that we have in all of human history. Want to be a better […]

$15

Catholicism and Homosexuality

The Tea Room 713 Walnut St, Unit 600, Des Moines, IA

Speaker: Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.  Description: Why does the Catholic Church insist that marriage is between one man and one woman? Does the Church hate people who experience same-sex attraction? This talk is on the Church’s teaching about marriage with a specific eye towards the issue of homosexuality. Come and gain perspective on why the […]

$20

FORGE Conference 2026

Hilton Des Moines Downtown 435 Park Street, Des Moines, Iowa

The FORGE Conference 2026, marking the second annual event, will take place on February 28th at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. This powerful gathering will bring together over 1,000 men for a day of formation, spiritual growth, and brotherhood, with world-class speakers such as Jason Evert, Dr. Edward Sri, Matthew Breuninger, […]