Bishop William Joensen of the Diocese of Des Moines gets personal with his guests discussing both their personal and spiritual life.
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Join Bishop Robert Barron for a weekly podcast on faith and culture. Find more episodes at http://WordOnFireShow.com and submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.com.
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This podcast, hosted by Wyoming Catholic College's President Kyle Washut and Dr. Jeremy Holmes, was inspired by conversations about the National Eucharistic Revival and the importance of returning the Eucharist to the center of our Catholic faith and practices. Beginning in Advent, 2023, President Washut and Dr. Holmes recorded thirty-nine episodes, culminating when the Eucharistic Congress took place July 17-24, 2024. The show featured guests from around the country, including several conve ...
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Welcome to VOX SFX, a podcast which aims to explore the rich history and traditions of the Catholic Church over the last two thousand years. This podcast is designed to educate those who might not know much about the Church, and to those members of the faithful who may be unaware of the significance of our symbolism and ritual. Through study and interviews, we hope to share this vivid saga of antiquity with a new generation of listeners.
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Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at Divine Child Parish in Dearborn, and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at St. Genevieve and Maurice in Livonia. The name of the podcast, Eyes on Jesus, comes from Archbishop’s apostolic motto ...
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The third day of the Eucharistic Congress for the Diocese of Helena culminates with a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Helena, a Eucharistic Procession to Carroll College, and a Benediction at All Saints Chapel. Our Eucharistic Congress commentary is capped off by an interview with Dr. Hannah Hemphill, Assistant Professor of Catholic Studies at Carroll…
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Pope Francis passed away at the age of eighty-eight on Easter Monday. He was the first pope from Latin America, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to take the name “Francis,” after St. Francis of Assisi. What stood out in his twelve-year pontificate? How does his papacy compare with those of his immediate predecessors, Pope Benedict XVI and …
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Dr. Jim Blessman and Dustin Blessman - 05/03/2025
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Early on Easter Monday in the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis went home to the Lord. His legacy is sure to be one of compassion and humanity, always focusing on and lifting up the voices of the poor and disenfranchised, in the spirit of the Jesuit charism of drawing in the people of God rather than hiding behind a veil of clericalism. The first Pop…
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WOF 487: “Ipsum Esse” & Catholic Social Teaching (Part 2)
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24:48Today we conclude Bishop Barron’s lecture at Charles University in Prague. During the talk, he focuses on St. Thomas Aquinas’ distinctive notion of God as “ipsum esse” and its connection with some of the principal themes of Catholic social teaching. Enjoy! Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcas…
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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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WOF 486: Celebrating 25 Years of Word on Fire
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41:09Word on Fire is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. That’s twenty-five years of proclaiming the Gospel, evangelizing the culture, and working hard to bring people to—or back to—Christ and his Church. It’s worth pausing to look back to remember where it all began and how the ministry has grown along the way. What is Word on Fire’s origin sto…
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Easter is more than just a single day. True, one Sunday a year we dedicate our joy to our risen Lord, but the Easter Season continues for the next 40 (+10) days. During this time, we are invited to reflect on what Jesus was trying to teach his disciples after his resurrection, to transform them from followers into true missionaries. In contemplatin…
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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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WOF 485: “Ipsum Esse” & Catholic Social Teaching (Part 1)
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22:21Today we bring you the first half of Bishop Barron’s lecture at Charles University in Prague. In this talk, Bishop focuses on St. Thomas Aquinas’ distinctive notion of God as “ipsum esse” and its connection with some of the principal themes of Catholic social teaching. Enjoy! Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do …
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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 second day of the Eucharistic Congress was by far the most busy. From sun up to sun down there were both general presentations and more in-depth explorations concerning all manner of topics around the Eucharist. The first of our interviews features Brooke, a high-schooler from Helena who shares with us a touching and inspirational story of conv…
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WOF 484: Bishop Barron Joins Catholic Voices Podcast (Part 2 of 2)
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16:54Today we’re bringing you the second half of a conversation between Bishop Barron and Brenden Thompson during a trip to London. Brenden is Programme Manager of the Word On Fire Institute in the United Kingdom where he works to promote the faith in a deeply secularized culture. In this conversation, they explore Bishop Barron’s unique methods for pub…
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Kirby Gepsen and Ryland Jones - 04/05/2025
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WOF 483: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (12 of 12)
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18:31Today we conclude Bishop Barron’s lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. Throughout these lectures, we came to understand his life, his theology, and his ongoing impact on the Church and our work to evangelize the culture. Enjoy the final lesson! Links: Full …
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In our first episode covering the Eucharistic Congress for the Diocese of Helena, we set the stage for the upcoming days. Alex Kautzky, the Diocese of Helena's Director of Pro Life, Faith, and Evangelization and one of the main organizers for this event, brings us through the preparations for an event of this scale and the Diocese's faith formation…
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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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It is time once again for the Novena of Grace here at St. Francis Xavier Parish. This year's presenter is Dr. Katherine Greiner, an Associate Professor of Theology at Carroll College in Helena, MT. Her topic is the Poverty of Spirit spoken of in Matthew 25, specifically the need for God's presence and support in our lives. Nicholas sits down with D…
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WOF 482: Bishop Barron Joins Catholic Voices Podcast (Part 1 of 2)
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16:46Today we’re bringing you the first half of a conversation that Bishop Barron had with Brenden Thompson during a trip to London. Brenden is Programme Manager of the Word On Fire Institute in the United Kingdom where he works to promote the faith in a deeply secularized culture. In this conversation, they explore Bishop Barron’s unique methods for pu…
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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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WOF 481: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (11 of 12)
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24:13Here is the eleventh lesson of Bishop Barron’s lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. As we journey through these lectures, we will come to understand his life, his theology, and his ongoing impact on the Church and our work to evangelize the culture. Enjoy! …
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In this episode we cultivate a deeper understanding of gratitude, patience, temperance, and diligence. Fr Cochran joins Nicholas for the second half of our discussion regarding the Seven Heavenly Virtues.By VOX SFX
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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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Archbishop Vigneron joins hosts Mike Chamberland and Mary Wilkerson for the final episode of Eyes on Jesus. As he prepares to become Archbishop Emeritus, taking senior status and retiring from ministry as the chief shepherd of Detroit, Archbishop Vigneron reflects on the ups and downs of episcopal ministry, expresses his gratitude to all those who …
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WOF 480: Are We Required to Love Everyone Equally?
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30:29Are Christians required to love everyone equally? This question has recently become a matter of public and even political debate. So how should we answer? It seems necessary to ask what “loving thy neighbor” means in practice; for example is the love between friends, the love between spouses, the love within a family, the love among compatriots, an…
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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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When deciding how to engage with others, we take as inspiration the virtues laid out for us by our faith. Virtue is integral to the practice of the Christian faith, and it is our responsibility to cultivate it through moral discernment. We do so not only to practice good deeds, but to avoid falling into sin. Father Cochran joins us to explore the f…
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WOF 479: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (10 of 12)
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21:30We bring you the tenth lesson of Bishop Barron’s lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his life, his theology, and his ongoing impact on the Church and our work to evangelize the culture. Enjoy! Links: Full lecture series available…
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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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WOF 478: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (9 of 12)
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18:56Today we continue with lesson nine on our walk through Bishop Barron’s lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his life, his theology, and his ongoing impact on the Church and our work to evangelize the culture. Enjoy! Links: Full le…
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A Jubilee Year are special times in the calendar of the Catholic Church. With its origins in the celebration prescribed by God in the Old Testament book of Leviticus, it invites us to contemplate God's love and grace, seek redemption from our sins, and be a sign of God's mercy to those around us. Shai Hill joins us to talk about the opportunities w…
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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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WOF 477: 5 Ways Faith Can Free You from Anxiety & Depression
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37:56Depression and anxiety have exploded in the past decade in the United States, especially, though not exclusively, among young people. Tragically, anxiety and depression frequently contribute to suicide and suicide attempts, with young men in particular taking much of the brunt of this epidemic of self-harm. Many suffer in silence, with neither fami…
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We continue our exploration of the seven Sacraments of the Catholic faith by looking into the Sacraments of Service: Reconciliation, Anointing, and the vocations of holy orders and marriage. These sacraments invite us to open our hearts to the will of God by intimately sharing with one another our inmost frailty and strength. They represent our con…
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WOF 476: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (8 of 12)
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20:26We continue our walk through Bishop Barron’s lecture series with lesson eight on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his life, his theology, and his ongoing impact on the Church and our work to evangelize the culture. Enjoy! Links: Full lecture se…
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Rituals and rites define all faith communities, and Catholics have seven specific Sacraments which we experience throughout our faith journey. These Sacraments are designed to bring us closer to God and each other, to live out Christ's mission and vision for us, and to renew our dedication to the ideals of Holy Mother Church. Fr Hightower joins us …
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Rachel Frank - World Day of the Sick - 02/08/2025
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Archbishop Vigneron joins host Mike Chamberland to discuss the Sacrament of Marriage, one of the Sacraments at the Service of Communion. Their conversation takes us through the sacrament itself, covers how marriage is reflected in Scripture, and touches on the differences between the secular and Catholic understanding of marriage. (0:21) Host Mike …
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A debate has been raging on social media recently about the role work should play both in our individual and communal lives. One side argues that Americans are not only spending too few hours at work, but at a deeper cultural level, they believe the United States and much of the West has become lazy and prone to immediate gratification that undermi…
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NET Ministries - Peter Burds - 02/01/2025
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WOF 474: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (7 of 12)
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20:46Today we present the seventh lesson of Bishop Barron’s lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his life, his theology, and his ongoing impact on the Church and our work to evangelize the culture. Enjoy! Links: Full lecture series ava…
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It is National Catholic Schools Week! Our Catholic schools offer a unique and essential educational paradigm in today's increasingly secular society. As well as instilling our young people with Christian values, Catholic schools seek to create productive and educated citizens who are able to carry out the Gospel message in a practical and tangible …
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What is the nature and purpose of prayer? The question may sound simple, but it unearths some complex philosophical and theological issues. If God is omniscient, what is the point of speaking with him, either out loud or in our thoughts if he already knows what we have to say? If God is all good and all powerful, why does it sometimes appear that o…
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God calls all of us into his service, for his glory and for our wellbeing. Sometimes it can be hard to know what we are called to do. Are we called to participate in religious life? Do we best serve by entering into the sacrament of marriage and raising a family? These questions must be answered with a sober and purposeful mind. Fr Daniel Nevares h…
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A Journey to Faith and Family - Justin Yourison and Amber Knapp - 01/18/2025
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WOF 472: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (6 of 12)
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23:24We bring you the sixth lesson of Bishop Barron’s lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his life, his theology, and his ongoing impact on the Church and our work to evangelize the culture. Enjoy! Links: Full lecture series available…
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Baptism is one of the fundamental Christian rituals, honored and held in high esteem by all Trinitarian faiths. But what is baptism? Is it simply the act of immersion in water, or is it something more? And why did Christ, God incarnate in the world, undergo this process at the hands of his cousin John who, in his own words, was "unfit to kneel down…
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