Best Jonathan Roumie Podcasts (2026)

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Jonathan Roumie Plays Jesus to Millions. It Can Get Intense. [Re-Run] 43:04

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With Christmas just past, we are re-sharing an episode that we originally aired on Dec. 21, 2024. In it, the star of "The Chosen" discusses his early struggles in Hollywood, fans who conflate him with his character and how his own faith informs his work.By The New York Times

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Episode 1282: Our New Year Episode — Bieber’s Faith, Jesse’s Patriot Games and Very Accurate 2026 Predictions! 52:54

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We wrap up 2025 and kick off 2026 by catching up on everything from post-holiday chaos to the optimism that comes with starting a new year. Along the way, we touch on Justin Bieber’s recent reflections on faith, how people in 1998 predicted 2025, and surprising new archeological evidence that Noah's Ark was real. From there, the episode takes a tur…

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Joshua and Samson - Fr. PJ McManus 24:02

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Fr. PJ McManus joins me to cover the books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth. Understanding these books is paramount to understanding our own personal cycles of sin, repentance and forgiveness. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and…

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Anne Marie Cox and the New Catholic Mirror - 12/27/2025 26:00

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- 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 Dr. Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- Th…

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Episode 1281: Our Christmas Episode! Why Does December Feel So Unhinged? 52:45

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In our Christmas episode, Cameron Strang, Jesse Carey, Derek Minor and Emily Brown dive into a packed RELEVANT Buzz, including NFL players putting faith into action in unexpected ways, a Christian animated film debuting near the top of the box office, Timothée Chalamet unexpectedly singing Kirk Franklin and a spontaneous worship moment from Justin …

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Moses (Part 2) - Mark Giszczak 23:28

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Mark Giszczak of the Augustine Institute joins me again to discuss the life of Moses in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. In the first episode we made it 7 chapters into the Book of Exodus and set the stage for Moses' mission. That leaves basically four entire books to cover in this second episode! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afra…

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A Young Witness to Faith: Catie Wilwerding on NCYC and Youth Leadership - 12/20/2025 26:00

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On this episode of Making It Personal, Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill are joined by Catie Wilwerding, a senior at Dowling Catholic High School and a speaker at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). Catie shares her journey of faith, her leadership on the National Youth Advisory Council, and what it means for young people to live a…

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Raja Shehadeh Believes Israelis and Palestinians Can Still Find Peace 43:50

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The writer and lawyer has been documenting the occupation for decades. Somehow, he maintains hope. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterviewBy The New York Times

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Impact Conversations: TreVeyon Henderson on Faith & the NFL and Lecrae on Reconstruction & Legacy 47:16

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In the final episode of the RELEVANT Podcast Impact Conversations series, we sit down with two influential voices using their platforms to point toward something deeper. First, New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson shares how his faith was shaped long before the NFL spotlight. From a season-ending injury at Ohio State that led…

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Episode 1280: Director Rian Johnson on Faith, Doubt and the Christian Themes in ‘Knives Out’ 1:01:17

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Rian Johnson’s new Knives Out film, 'Wake Up Dead Man,' is sparking conversations few mainstream movies ever touch — faith, forgiveness, power and what it actually means to follow Jesus in a polarized world. In this episode, we talk with the filmmaker about growing up in the Church, walking away from faith and why Christ’s teachings — especially “l…

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Moses (Part 1) - Mark Giszczak 23:39

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Mark Giszczak of the Augustine Institute joins me to discuss the life of Moses in the first of this two part episode. Moses' life is covered four books: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. We needed at least two episodes to explore all of the lessons we can learn from him. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManu…

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Inside the Sobering Center at St. Vincent de Paul with Shelley Jerke - 12/13/2025 23:00

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On this episode of Making It Personal, Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill welcome Shelley Jerke, Manager of the Sobering Center at St. Vincent de Paul in Des Moines. Shelley shares how the center serves individuals struggling with alcohol or substance-related crises by offering a safe space, medical supervision, and connections to essential co…

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3 Senators Who Quit on Why Congress Won’t Stand Up to Trump 40:02

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The current and former lawmakers get candid about bipartisan politics, party leadership and the state of the Senate. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterviewBy The New York Times

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Episode 1279: Andy Mineo 55:01

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This week, Andy Mineo joins us for a hilarious and surprisingly vulnerable conversation about reinvention, perfectionism, leaving Reach Records, making his first album in four years and why he almost drove himself crazy trying to get it right. Plus, the cast dives into: – Brandon Lake dominating Billboard’s year-end charts – The ER vs The Pitt IP c…

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Joseph (Genesis 37-50) - Allen Hunt 24:39

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Joseph is one of the most captivating men in the Bible. Great to have best-selling author and international speaker Allen Hunt join me again to discuss him in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Mag…

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Finding Hope After Loss: Maria Campbell on Miscarriage Ministry - 12/06/2025 26:00

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On this Feast of St. Nicholas, Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill speak with Maria Campbell, founder of Miscarriage Ministry at the Basilica of St. John. Maria shares her deeply personal journey of losing three children—two early miscarriages and one stillbirth—and how the Lord transformed that suffering into a ministry of consolation and dign…

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Kristen Stewart Wants to Show Us a Different Kind of Sex 48:29

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The actress and director says the world of filmmaking needs a “full system break.” Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterviewBy The New York Times

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Impact Conversation Series: Madi Prewett Troutt and Ben Higgins 1:16:59

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Two former Bachelor stars. Two very different, but impactful, post-show paths. One episode about what it really looks like to use your platform well. In this new installment of The RELEVANT Podcast: Impact Conversations, Emily Brown and Cameron Strang sit down with Madi Prewett Troutt and Ben Higgins to talk about life after reality TV, spiritual g…

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Episode 1278: Rend Collective's Chris Llewellyn 1:00:32

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Chris Llewellyn from Irish folk worship band Rend Collective joins us to talk about the band’s new album 'Christmas in Belfast,' the surprising Irish traditions behind it and what it’s like navigating life between Ireland and Nashville. We also break down the biggest stories in faith and culture, including NF’s record-setting Billboard debut, the w…

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Jacob (Genesis 25-37) - Dr. Matthew Umbarger 23:25

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Dr. Matthew Umbarger joins me again, this time to discuss Genesis 25-37 and the life of Jacob in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Dr. Umbarger is a professor of theology at Newman University. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Mag…

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Impact Conversation Series: Tara-Leigh Cobble and Art Rainer 39:14

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On this episode of our Impact Conversations series, we sit down with Tara-Leigh Cobble, creator of The Bible Recap — one of the most influential Bible-reading podcasts in the world. Tara-Leigh shares how The Bible Recap started, how she built a global Bible-reading community and what she’s learned about Scripture, calling and obedience along the wa…

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Radical Hospitality and the Love of the Poor with David Thielen -- 11/29/2025 26:00

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In this edition of Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen, Bishop Joensen and Jeanne Thill sit down with David Thielen, Executive Director of the Romero House in Ames — a Catholic Worker ministry dedicated to serving the homeless and those in spiritual and material poverty. Topics covered in this episode include: David Thielen’s personal jo…

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Simon Cowell Is Sorry, Softer and Grieving Liam Payne 54:21

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The competition-TV judge changed the music industry. Now he says he’s changed too. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterviewBy The New York Times

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Episode 1277: Can We Trust Anything Online Anymore? A Christian Look at AI, Social Media and All Those Rigged Charts 52:40

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This week on The RELEVANT Podcast, we dive into the strange new digital reality Christians are wrestling with — from AI artists topping the Christian charts to foreign troll farms shaping what we see online, even in faith spaces. Throughout the show, we keep asking one big question: can we trust anything online anymore? Plus, we talk Kristen Bell’s…

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Isaac (Genesis 22-28) - Dr. Matthew Umbarger 23:18

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Dr. Matthew Umbarger, professor of theology at Newman University, joins me to discuss Genesis 22-28 and the life of Isaac in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It …

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LESS programs equals MORE growth in a Parish? - Jim Jansen on Renewing Parish Life - 11/22/2025 26:00

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In this week’s episode of Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen, Bishop Joensen and Jeanne Thill sit down with Jim Jansen, parish leader, speaker, and author of A Clear Path. Drawing on years of experience in parish renewal and campus ministry, Jim shares insights on how parishes can move beyond activity overload and focus on what truly fo…

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John Green Knows That No One Really Loves You on the Internet 44:16

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The writer and YouTube star on trying to get back to the experiences that make us feel alive. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterviewBy The New York Times

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Episode 1276: Passion's Kristian Stanfill on Sobriety, Freedom and His Most Honest Album Yet 50:58

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Worship leader and Passion artist Kristian Stanfill joins us to talk about the long road from addiction to five years of sobriety, the moment everything changed and how his new album 'Come to Jesus' was born from real healing and real joy. Cameron, Jesse, Derek and Emily also bring RELEVANT Buzz, our weekly breakdown of the latest at the intersecti…

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Abraham (Genesis 12-25) - Dr. Bud Marr 22:00

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Dr. Bud Marr joins me to discuss the life of Abraham in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The …

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Tina Brown on Epstein, the Über-Rich and Her Most Burning Resentments 48:38

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The longtime editor and chronicler of the elite says she’s liberated and is letting it rip.By The New York Times

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Major Ryan Doty on Policing, Saint Vincent de Paul, and Care for the Vulnerable - 11/15/2025 26:00

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In this episode of Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen, Bishop Joensen and Jeanne Thill welcome Major Ryan Doty (Des Moines Police Department; Vice President, Saint Vincent de Paul Council) for an in-depth, personal conversation about service — both as a law-enforcement officer and as a servant of charity in the local Church. What we cov…

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Impact Conversation Series: Bear Grylls and Bobby Gruenewald 50:57

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In this episode of the RELEVANT Podcast Impact Conversation Series, we sit down with two leaders who have shaped the faith lives of billions. First, adventurer and global TV icon Bear Grylls opens up about how the wilderness taught him about spiritual survival. It’s one of Bear’s most personal and honest conversations ever — covering doubt, faith, …

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Forgiving the Unforgiveable 37:06

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Immaculée Ilibagiza endured an unimaginable horror that few survive and, quite literally, from which few who do actually recover. In her case, through the grace of God, she not only overcame the rage she felt for those who killed her family and villagers, she forgave them. In this candid podcast, she speaks practically about what is perhaps Christi…

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Episode 1275: Kings Kaleidoscope's Chad Gardner Joins the Show! 58:19

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This week, Kings Kaleidoscope’s Chad Gardner joins us to talk about the band’s new album, “Asaph's Arrows II,” a return to their roots reimagining classic hymns. He opens up about creative integrity, the lessons of Mars Hill, and how the band’s journey has reshaped his view of worship and art. Plus, the cast tackles haircut horror stories, the SNAP…

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Noah (Genesis 6-9) - Allen Hunt 23:16

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Best-selling author and international speaker Allen Hunt joins me to discuss Noah in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Ma…

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Forming Hearts and Inspiring Faith: Campus Ministry with Katie Hopping - 11/08/2025 26:00

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In this episode of Making it Personal with Bishop Joensen, Bishop Joensen and Jeanne Thill sit down with Kate Hopping, Campus Minister at St. Albert Catholic Schools in Council Bluffs. In this conversation, they discuss: How Kate accompanies students in prayer, formation, and faith development The role of campus ministry in a Catholic school settin…

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Fox News Wanted Greg Gutfeld to Do This Interview. He Wasn't So Sure. 50:44

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The pugnacious conservative late-night host on his "hierarchy of smears" and the risks of being a scold. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterviewBy The New York Times

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Episode 1274: Why Gen Z Women Are Leaving the Church: Sociologist Ashley LaLonde Explains 57:41

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Christian researcher, sociologist and Hamilton actress Ashley LaLonde joins The RELEVANT Podcast to unpack new data revealing why more Gen Z women are walking away from church. She explains how purity culture, politics and the lack of space for single or career-focused women are reshaping faith for a generation. It's a must-listen conversation! Plu…

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Creation and the Fall (Genesis 1-3) - Katie Patrizio 22:38

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Before we can start exploring the lives of the great men of the Bible, it is paramount to explore the reason for our need of redemption. Katie Patrizio walks us through the first three chapters of the Bible and sets the stage for the rest of our series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish …

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St. John Henry Newman: Dr. Bud Marr on a New Doctor of the Church - 11/01/2025 26:17

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In this episode of Making it Personal with Bishop Joensen, Bishop Joensen and Dr. Bud Marr delve into the life, thought, and enduring legacy of St. John Henry Newman, who will be officially named a Doctor of the Church on November 1st, the Solemnity of All Saints. Guest: Dr. Bud Marr – Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mercy College of Health Sc…

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Jennifer Lawrence Regrets Everything She’s Ever Said or Done 36:22

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At only 35, the actress has been through the celebrity wringer. Here’s where she landed. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterviewBy The New York Times