Best Joanne Fox Podcasts (2025)

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Ben Uhl 2025 - African Lion with the Air National Guard 43:24

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, July 14, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews Bishop Heelan High School grad, Dr. Ben Uhl, who participated in a three-week humanitarian mission called African Lion with the Air National Guard, seeing more than 5,000 patients and handing out more than 6,000 pairs of glasses. This program replays…

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Episode 215 - How to Be Present in Moment 36:02

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This episode is a gentle return to something simple, sacred, and too often forgotten: the present moment. The only moment we ever truly have. We explore what it means to really be present. True calm arises when we're not lost in yesterday's story or tomorrow's worries but rest in the stillness of the now. JoAnn Fox, a Buddhist teacher of over twent…

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Faith in the Midst of the Storm: Fr. Joshua Whitfield on Deadly TX Floods 35:11

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For parishioners and staff of St. Rita's Catholic Church, making sense of tragedy and trauma alongside the belief in a loving God is not a spiritualexercise, but a stark reality in the wake of the devasting flood waters thattook the lives of two young parishioners, Blair and Brooke Harber. The sisters, 11 and 13, were found fifteen miles downstream…

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Deacon Paul Kestel 28:00

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Host Tony Michaels interviews Deacon Paul Kestel on the next Symbols of Service. He serves at St. Mary Parish in Storm Lake, Iowa. You can hear this episode on Thursday, July 10 at 3:20pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. Symbols of Service is brought to you by St. Augustine Indian Mission in Winnebago, Nebraska. Contact Siouxland Catholic Radio…

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Tom and JoAnn Doyle: American Missionaries Fighting a Holy War in the Middle East 36:19

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Experts warn that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamani is fighting a long-haul Holy War against Israel and the West. In this kind of campaign, bombs and bullets are bound to have limited success against the Islamic Republic. It's good for securing peace for a few months or years; that resembles more the absence of conflict, rather than the …

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Creation Care Team with Connie Nelson 49:50

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, July 7, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews Connie Nelson about the Creation Care Team at Immaculate Conception Church, Cherokee, that was initiated after Laudato Si, the encyclical of Pope Francis on the "Care of Our Common Home." This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Faith in Acti…

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Deacon Tim Murphy 28:00

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Host Tony Michaels has a conversation with Deacon Tim Murphy of Carroll, Iowa. He serves at St. John Paul II parish in Carroll. You can listen to this episode on Thursday, July 3rd at 3:20 pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. Symbols of Service is sponsored by St. Augustine Indian Mission in Winnebago, Nebraska. Contact Siouxland Catholic Radio …

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Chris McGowan 2025 43:59

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 30, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews Bishop Heelan High School alum Chris McGowan as he discusses his candidacy as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 4th congressional district. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 5. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux …

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"Transform Iran" Works and Prays for the Conversion of the Iranian People 35:07

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Israel has been strategic in its fight with Iran, targeting its proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, before going after the source itself, the Islamic Republic. But there is a spiritual strategic operation underway in Iran as well. It's moving under the radar and may do more to bring down the terrorist regime than any bomb or military ar…

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Father Craig Collison 35:40

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Host Tony Michaels has a conversation with Father Craig Collison. He was born in Boone, Iowa and ordained into the priesthood in 1978. He has fond memories of his time in education with many past students mentioning his Friday motto "Be careful, be safe and make good decisions this weekend". He now resides in Carroll, Iowa. Symbols of Service is br…

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Episode 214 - The Dalai Lama's Secret to Lasting Happiness 38:33

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We chase happiness like it’s just around the corner. Could our final destination, “happiness,” be hidden in a new relationship, job title, city, or home? But His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with his childlike laugh and mountain-like presence, has let us in on a little secret: the true source of happiness isn’t getting what we want. It’s cherishing oth…

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Attorney Arrested After Opposing Trans Treatments for Kids Speaks Out 37:35

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The Supreme Court's decision to affirm Tennessee's ban on socalled "Gender Affirming Care" was a victory for people likeactivist/attorney Lois McLatchie Miller. On June 6, police in Brussels, Belgium arrested her and child protection advocate Chris Elston (aka "Billboard Chris") for peacefully displaying signs promoting the protection of children a…

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Father Randy Schon discusses Rerum Novarum - June 23, 2025 48:17

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 23, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews Father Randy Schon, pastor of Holy Cross Parish, on "Rerum Novarum," the encyclical of Pope Leo XIII, which has been mentioned in reference to Pope Leo XIV. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's…

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Deacon Fred Karpuk - June 19, 2025 28:00

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Host Tony Michaels interviews Deacon Fred Karpuk of Holy Cross Parish in Sioux City. He just celebrated 40 years in the deaconate in May 2025. You can listen to this episode on June 19th at 3:20pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. The show is sponsored by St. Augustine Indian Mission in Winnebago, NE. Contact Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM: Em…

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Historian Bill Federer Says Month of June is Filled with Patriotism and Faith: Flag Day, Father's Day, and Juneteenth 44:09

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The most patriotic day for America is July 4th when we celebrate the country's birthday commemorating the Founding Fathers' signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But the month of June that precedes it is filled with three commemorative days also steeped in faith and patriotism, made possible because of what happened at the Second Cont…

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Ronnie Vedin and Chris Bork 47:19

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 16, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews recent Heelan graduate Ronnie Vedin who moved in with Heelan Principal Chris Bork following the loss of both his parents. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Res…

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Bill Harstad - June 9, 2025 43:25

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 9, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews Bill Harstad, who keeps busy scrubbing aging headstones in Siouxland. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Support the show Contact Siouxland Cath…

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John Kasich: Faith Institutions Are Key To Powerfully Heal Our Communities 35:07

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Former Ohio Governor John Kasich believes the power of faith is not just a tool for personal happiness and fulfillment, but a great resource to help build communities and solve some of our most pressing concerns like poverty, health care, and building strong neighborhoods. Not content to leave civic involvement to government agencies, Kasich, who's…

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Sister Marie Hesed 32:03

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It's not often on Symbols of Service we speak to someone who worked with a Saint for 21 years. In this special edition of the program, Tony Michaels has a conversation with Sister Marie Hesed. She grew up in Canada in a small village. She then worked closely with Mother Teresa of Calcutta for 21 years. She shares great insight about her life and tr…

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Seven Sisters Apostolate 51:35

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 2, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox features the Seven Sisters Apostolate: Prayer Warriors who strengthen the Church by ensuring a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Faith in Action is bro…

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Episode 213: How to Be Mentally Strong When Things Go Wrong 38:38

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This episode is about those moments when life doesn't go according to plan: when things go wrong, fall apart, or just feel too heavy to bear. At these times, mental strength becomes our most valuable refuge. But what does it really mean to be mentally strong? How can we cultivate that strength without becoming rigid or emotionally shut down? We'll …

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Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink: The Making of a True Power Couple 34:33

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Celebrity marriages come and go... and they do so rather quickly and often. But a true power couple is one where both man and woman, individually, are first devoted to God. So says Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Rebecca St. James and her filmmaker and pop band co-founder Cubbie Fink. Each found success in their careers before they even met, …

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Father Terry Anderson and Michael Denz 27:59

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Host Tony Michaels interviews Father Terry Anderson and Michael Denz on this special edition of Symbols of Service. Father Terry Anderson just celebrated 40 years in the priesthood. He serves 7 parishes in Southeast South Dakota including St. Teresa of Calcutta in Dakota Dunes and the St. Thomas More Newman Center at USD in Vermillion. Michael Denz…

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The Torah As A Self-Help Book? Social Science Proves It Says Author Mark Gerson 37:50

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The Torah is made up of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Both Christians and Jews revere these books as containing incredible wisdom and a wealth of knowledge of who God is and His purpose for humanity. But theologian and author Mark Gerson actually thinks the Torah should be in the self-help s…

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Deacon David Brown 28:00

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Host Tony Michaels interviews Deacon David Brown on Symbols of Service. He is the deacon at Ascension Parish in Boone, Iowa. Brown speaks of growing up as a Methodist and his journey into Catholicism after meeting his wife, Annette. He works with the OCIA program and has been a deacon for 16 years. You can tune into this episode on Thursday, May 22…

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Giving Churches Ammunition to Fight Back Against Transgender Ideology 40:38

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Attorney Vernadette Broyles knows her biology and science when it comes to gender and sexuality. She has an undergraduate degree in biology from Yale and was headed to medical school before the legal profession became her passion. She now advocates for children and parents, walking alongside them in their legal battles against the powerful lobby an…

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Father Thomas Hart 29:19

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Host Tony Michaels interviews Father Thomas Hart of Humboldt, Iowa. After a long career as a parish pastor, he now stays very busy as a substitute teacher all around the state. He speaks about his time at seminary in Baltimore, Maryland and ways individuals can grow in their spiritual life. Tune into this episode on Thursday, May 15 at 3:20pm on Si…

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Historic Election of First American Pope, Pope Leo XIV 51:49

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When the white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday evening, Fr. Roger Landry, like millions around the world, waited to see who among the 133 cardinals had just become the 267th successor to St. Peter. He knew to listen for the Latin version of the Cardinal's birth name in order to translate to a media outlet. He knew there were…

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I Met Pope Francis - Janet Masteller and Brett Meister 45:20

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Host Joanne Fox interviews Janet Masteller and Brett Meister about their separate meetings with the late Pope Francis in the Vatican almost 10 years ago. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandcatholicradio.com, on YouTube, and on several…

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Episode 212 - How To Be Calm Amidst Chaos 48:20

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“Praise and blame, fame and shame, gain and loss, pleasure and pain come and go like the wind. To be happy, rest like a giant tree in the midst of them all.” ― Buddha We're exploring a truth so simple yet profound it almost feels like a secret; every problem we have comes from just one thing, our own mind. Specifically, our problems come from mispe…

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Deacon John Rudd - May 8, 2025 28:00

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Host Tony Michaels interviews Deacon John Rudd from Esterville St. Patrick, Emmetsburg Holy Family and Graettinger Immaculate Conception Parishes. The interview will air on May 8th at 3:20pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. The show is sponsored by St. Augustine Indian Mission in Winnebago, Nebraska. Contact Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM: Em…

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Sara Sennert and Marian Pickhinke - May 5, 2025 49:21

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Host Joanne Fox interviewsSara Sennert and her mom Marian Pickhinke about "Angels in Iowa," a song that captures the commonality of a car crash across four generations of their Iowa family. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in A…

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Vaticanista John Allen on The Conclave vs. Conclave: The Real and the Hollywood Version 43:39

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The movie Conclave, stocked with A-list Hollywood talent, has attracted much more attention since the death of Pope Francis and the impending Conclave to choose his successor. But how closely does the movie mirror the actual secretive event that has taken place for centuries under the frescoed walls of the Sistine Chapel? For veteran Vatican journa…

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Episode 211 - Let Love and Hope Rewrite the Story 45:23

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We're exploring a truth so simple yet profound it almost feels like a secret; every problem we have comes from just one thing--our own mind. Specifically, our problems come from misperceiving reality: we see our worries, fears, and stresses as big, immovable mountains. In reality, they're more like clouds, shifting and changing with the winds of th…