Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen

On this episode of Making It Personal , Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill are joined by Christine Rosen , Senior Editor of The New Atlantis and author of The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World . Together, they explore how digital technologies—while offering convenience and novelty—are quietly reshaping our understanding of self, community, and reality. Christine ref...

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr....

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr....

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 as protagonists of faith in today’s Church. Cat...

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 community resources. She explains how the center p...

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 dignity for grieving families. Together, they explore...

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 journey from corporate life to a radical rediscove...

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 forms disciples. In this conversation, they discu...

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 cover Opening reflections from Bishop Joensen (feast...

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 setting Building a culture of service, leadership, and...

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 Sciences, Newman scholar, and former associate di...

In this inspiring episode of Making it Personal with Bishop Joensen , Bishop Joensen welcomes Fr. Sylvester Okoh, BCC, for a thoughtful conversation about hospital chaplaincy and Catholic ministry in healthcare. Meet Our Guest: Fr. Sylvester Okoh, BCC – Catholic Priest Chaplain at UnityPoint Hospitals in Des Moines and newly appointed liaison for NACC members in Iowa. What We Discuss: The daily li...

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr....

Together, they reflect on the beauty of living out the faith in everyday moments — from supporting their parish family to growing together in prayer and service. Their quiet witness is a powerful reminder that holiness is not reserved for the extraordinary, but is cultivated in the ordinary rhythms of marriage, community, and love of neighbor. Bishop Joensen and Jeanne Thill guide this thoughtful...

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr....

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr....

Learn more about his work at https://www.discernment.institute/ Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe 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 Stopulos Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio The Catholic Morning Show with Dr...

On this episode of Making it Personal with Bishop Joensen, Jeanne Thill welcomes Fr. Joe Pins, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines. Together, they reflect on the life and legacy of Fr. John Acrea, who recently passed away. Fr. Pins shares how Fr. Acrea’s witness deeply impacted his own priesthood and the broader vocation story within the Diocese of Des Moines. This heartfelt...

Bishop Keehner shares the story of his unexpected call from the Apostolic Nuncio, his journey from Ohio to Iowa, his vocational discernment, and his heartfelt hopes for serving the people of Sioux City. He reflects on humility, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and his chosen episcopal motto: “He must increase; I must decrease.” Join us for a conversation filled with faith, gratitude, and the promi...

Bishop Joensen and John explore the letter’s call for solidarity, compassion, and understanding ; its focus on the dignity of every human person ; and the Marian inspiration offered through Mary, Mother of Migrants. They share practical ways parishes, schools, and ministries can accompany immigrant families and help foster a more welcoming Church. Whether you’re looking for guidance on immigration...

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This week on Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen We welcome Dr. Brandy Ficek , graduate of St. Albert High School in Council Bluffs and keynote speaker for the upcoming Bishop’s Celebration of Catholic Schools on September 13 . Dr. Ficek is a Board-Certified physician in Family Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine , with 17 years of medical experience. A graduate of the University...

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr....

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr....

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - 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 Stopulos - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr....