Best Benedictine College Podcasts (2025)

Bishop William JoensenIowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner a…

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Hail, Caesar! Movie Review with Brother Max. 57:12

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Is God in the movie? Brother Maximilian Mary Anderson from St. Benedict's Abbey joins Michael Coy on the podcast to answer this question and many others in their discussion on the Coen Brothers film "Hail, Caesar!" The Catholic Film Club is a podcast about Craft & Conscience at the movies. Brought to you by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. …

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Bo Bonner - 05/24/2025 25:59

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Guest: Bo Bonner Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud M…

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James Madden - 05/17/2025 26:00

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James Madden guest Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud…

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Advice for Men in the Modern World | Dr. John Bishop 41:23

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Doctor John Bishop is the founder of FORGE, a ministry forming men in virtue. He is an alumnus of Benedictine, and was on campus for the Symposium on Transforming Culture here at Benedictine College, where he spoke about the great need to continue forming men of all ages in virtuous masculinity, in the image of Christ. I invited him to the studio t…

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Archbishop Joseph Naumann - 05/10/2025 25:59

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Archbishop Joseph Naumann guest Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonne…

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Ep. 111: An American Pope 36:16

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Br. Francisco and Tom react to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV and what it will mean for the Church to have a pope from America.

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Dr. Jim Blessman and Dustin Blessman - 05/03/2025 26:46

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith…

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Ep. 110: Emmaus - Eden Restored 50:51

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Nate and Br. Francisco reflect on the story of the road to Emmaus and how it is clear recreation of the Garden of Eden.

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Catholic Women in Leadership | Dr. Pia De Solenni 33:18

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Pia de Solenni is an internationally recognized Catholic theologian and speaker. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and National Catholic Register; she has appeared on CNN, ABC News, and other television programs. Solenni is an alumna of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Angelicum where she earne…

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POPE FRANCIS' favorite movies — ROME OPEN CITY, LA STRADA & BABETTE'S FEAST 47:56

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The passing of Pope Francis inspired us to watch his favorite movies. ROME OPEN CITY directed by Roberto Rossellini LA STRADA directed by Federico Fellini BABETTE'S FEAST directed by Gabriel Axel The Catholic Film Club is a podcast about Craft & Conscience at the movies. Brought to you by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. What CONCLAVE gets …

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Funerals, Conclaves, and Thresholds: How you can use the current moment to evangelize (ft. Sherry Weddell) 34:20

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In this episode of the Go and Make podcast, Brian and Sherry Waddell discuss the current moment in the Catholic Church, particularly in light of Pope Francis' passing. They explore the importance of evangelization, the journey of discipleship, and how to engage with those who are spiritually curious. Sherry shares her personal journey to Catholicis…

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Dr. Patricia Pintado - 04/26/2025 26:00

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith…

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SINNERS strikes the DEVIL'S CHORD but can't quite resolve it 1:27:41

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SINNERS reaches for greatness... then has second thoughts. Michael B. Jordan and Michael B. Jordan star in this big-budget original movie written & directed by Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed, Fruitvale Station). It tells the story of the Smoketstack Twins, they are named, Smoke and... Stack. They've returned home after a stint with the mafia, a…

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Missionaries of Joy (Ft. Father Chris Martin) 36:26

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In this episode of the Go and Make Podcast, Brian and Father Chris Martin discuss the evolving mission of the Augustine Institute in St. Louis, focusing on the integration of their work into the local community. They explore the concept of spiritual entrepreneurship, the need for a systematic approach to forming missionaries, and the importance of …

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How Great Books can Save Education | Bishop James Conley 31:30

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Bishop James Conley serves as the Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska. He has been a long-time champion of the study of the liberal arts, and the ways in which they enlighten both the mind and the soul. He was on campus to offer a lecture for the Sheridan Center for Classical Studies. So I invited him to the studio to continue the discussion on the great b…

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Stations of the Resurrection - Original Meditation 51:15

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Br. Francisco and Sarah Morgan Burger lead you through original guided meditations of the Way of Light (the Stations of the Resurrection).

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Tim Moriarty - 04/19/2025 26:30

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith…

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Good Friday Meditation 44:13

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Br. Francisco leads you in an original meditation on the Lord's Passion based on the Gospel of St. John and the Psalms.

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We all need healing (ft. Dr. Bob Schuchts) 36:39

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In this episode of the Go and Make podcast, Dr. Bob Schuchts shares his journey of faith and healing, discussing the importance of addressing emotional wounds within the context of spirituality and therapy. He emphasizes the need for healing in the church, particularly among leaders, and introduces the Healing the Whole Person retreat, which aims t…

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Book vs. Movie | We're READING into Guillermo Del Toro's PInocchio 1:39:21

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It's Carlo Collodi vs. Guillermo Del Toro. John and Jessica Beyer of Oasis Studio 7 join Michael Coy to discuss the classic book by Carlo Collodi and how its message is transformed or subverted by Guillermo Del Toro. Together we talk about the beauty and craft of Stop-Motion, the religious symbolism in the film, and our differing approaches to chil…

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The Passion of Christ Meets the World | S4 E25 17:33

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So Jesus came, Jesus died, Jesus rose, and Jesus conquered. After going through the Gospels, what else is left to say? “How to Buy Drugs From Desperate Panicked Criminals With Guns” is one of the essays I wrote at the University of Arizona before I dropped out and had to restart my life. I wrote it about the experiences I had leaving my home at age…

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Fr. Trevor Chicoine - 04/12/2025 26:30

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith…

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Ep. 109: Monks and Birthdays 35:48

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Br. Francisco shares with Nate and Tom how monks celebrate birthdays in the monastery and then the three brothers discuss the importance of celebrating others as a sign of love.

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The Strangeness of the Ascension | S4 E24 33:08

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The life of Jesus gets strange on this episode of The Extraordinary Story. According to some prominent religious art, this is the episode where he flies into the sky. And according to snake handlers, this is the episode where he gives us all sorts of crazy powers. But I want to show how it doesn't have to seem so strange after all, and then finish …

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Kirby Gepsen and Ryland Jones - 04/05/2025 26:53

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith…

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The Human Person (ft. Mike Mangione) 39:18

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In this episode of the Go and Make Podcast, host Brian Miller engages with Mike Mangione, a Catholic musician and advocate for beauty in evangelization. They discuss Mike's journey in faith, the significance of the Theology of the Body, and the transformative power of beauty in understanding and sharing the Catholic faith. Mike shares insights on h…

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Ep. 108: Lent, Love, and the Death of Self (feat. Aidan Garza) 2:03:06

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Nate is joined by a friend from the Greek Orthodox Church to discuss what it means for us to love God and our neighbor.

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How a Stop-Motion PINOCCHIO helps us appreciate our Creator | Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio 12:53

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Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio is a masterful retelling of the timeless tale by Carlo Collodi. He updates the story in many ways, adding his preoccupation with fascism, a tragic backstory to Geppetto, his classic theme of disobedience... but the most foundational and brilliant innovation is to tell the story using stop-motion animation. This art fo…

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Fr. Ron Kunkel - 03/29/2025 26:45

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith…

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Ep. 107: RETREAT!!! 35:02

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Br. Francisco and Tom speak about the necessity to take a step back at times and make a spiritual retreat.

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Made for More (ft. Christopher West) 32:57

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In this episode of the Go and Make Podcast, Brian interviews Christopher West, a prominent figure in the Theology of the Body movement. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding John Paul II's teachings, the importance of understanding our desires, and the role of beauty in faith. Christopher shares his personal journey of conversion and how it l…

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Evidence for the Resurrection | S4 E23 36:25

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In this episode of The Extraordinary Story, I want to share with you the story of a scholar who poked holes in the resurrection story — and then I want to let you know how I fill those holes in. If you've been following this podcast from the beginning, you know that there’s a long gap between season two and season three. That's because I went on a …

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Fr. Timothy Gallagher - 03/22/2025 26:00

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith…

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Ep. 106: Metaphysics - the Philosophy of God 48:28

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Br. Francisco and Nate tackle the basics of metaphysics in order to discuss the transcendent and mysterious nature of God.

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SECOND TAKES | The Conversation ft. Dr. Richard White 1:05:37

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Dr. Richard White (Professor of Theology at Benedictine College) joins Michael Coy (guy) for a conversation about The Conversation, the paranoid thriller starring Gene Hackman, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Watch our Introductory Essay to The Conversation • Coppola's CONVERSATION with God The Catholic Film Club is about Craft & Conscience in th…

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Peter Faces Jesus By the Sea | S4 E22 25:12

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Remember when you made that crazy promise to God where you said you'd do anything for him? Remember, you laughed it off later as too enthusiastic and figured he laughed it off too. Well, Peter finds out the hard way that no, he didn't laugh it off. We will look at the second to last resurrection appearance in the Gospels today, and see the apostles…

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Tom Chapman - 03/15/2025 26:18

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Guest: Tom Chapman Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud…

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Ep. 105 - Hydration, College, and Founding a Monastery (feat. Mark Armour) 48:37

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Nate has a friend on the show to talk about evangelizing college students and fostering a sense of Catholic community.

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Frightened Apostles and Doubting Thomas | S4 E21 31:33

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Jesus had a busy day after he rose from the dead. We are still right there with him on Easter evening as he visits the Twelve Apostles. Or 10 anyway: Judas was gone and Thomas couldn’t make it. Jesus gives surprising evidence of the Resurrection and helps the Apostles understood exactly why this all happened this way. Then Thomas shows up … Learn M…

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FIRST TAKE: Three Questions about THE CONVERSATION (1973) 7:42

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This month on the Catholic Film Club we're covering The Conversation, Francis Ford Coppola's paranoid thriller about Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) a surveillance man who leads a very private life. Join us in two weeks for an hour-long discussion about the film. The Catholic Film Club covers one movie a month. Our main subject is the marriage between cr…

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Adam Storey - 03/08/2025 26:00

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Guest: Adam Storey Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud…

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Normal People Evangelizing (ft. Heidi and Marc Radabaugh) 48:47

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In this episode of the Go and Make podcast, host Brian welcomes two (mostly) normal people! Married couple Heidi and Mark Radebaugh to discuss their journey of faith, community involvement, and the challenges of parish life. They share insights on evangelization, the importance of personal relationships, and the role of prayer and fasting in their …

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Ep. 104: Dating Advice from a Monk 49:09

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Br. Francisco offers Nate and listeners dating advice based on monasticism and the Rule of St. Benedict.

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Our Emmaus Moment | S4 E20 27:29

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It’s Easter afternoon and two disciples are leaving town in a hurry in the wake of Jesus’s death. There are some very strange features to this story. Why don’t they recognize Jesus? Why does he do such a strange miracle? This episode asks these questions and shares one hot take on a longstanding mystery: Who was the unnamed disciple headed out of t…

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Anne Marie Cox - 03/01/2025 26:03

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Anne Marie Cox Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Mar…

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Ep. 103: No Parental Controls (Sharing Childhood Memories) 49:44

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Br. Francisco and Tom reminisce about what they did as siblings when they had the house to themselves free of parental supervision.

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Tim Cannon - 02/22/2025 26:00

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Guest: Tim Cannon Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen Man Up! with Joe Stopulus The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud …

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Personal and Institutional Conversion (ft. Julianne Stanz) 50:31

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In this episode of the Go and Make podcast, Brian interviews Julianne Stanz, who shares her journey from Ireland to the United States and her experiences in ministry. Julianne discusses her faith journey, the importance of prayer, and the challenges of diocesan work. She emphasizes the need for love in evangelization and shares effective strategies…