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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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The Eucharist Podcast with Wyoming Catholic College
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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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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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For 1,700 years, the universal church has confessed the Nicene Creed. This anniversary year, Bishop Barron spoke at a Greek Orthodox church in Rochester, Minnesota, to reflect upon the creed’s origins. Enjoy. Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member! Word on …
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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…
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WOF 506: Why Are So Many Young People Becoming Catholic?
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Both interest and conversions to the Catholic Church have been surging both here and in parts of Europe, especially among young adults. To be sure, secularism still dominates the culture, but the once common wisdom that an increasingly secular society would eventually lead to the death of Christianity and its evacuation from the public square doesn…
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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 conver…
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WOF 505: Bishop Barron’s Q&A with Irish Pilgrims
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This week, we bring you the rich question and answer session from Bishop Barron’s recent Jubilee address to Irish pilgrims in Rome. He takes on a variety of questions about faith, doubt, mission, happiness, and more. Enjoy. Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE m…
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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. Wh…
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WOF 504: The Meaning and Purpose of Beauty (Part 2)
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This week we bring you the second half of a recent discussion about the meaning, purpose, and objectivity of the transcendental of beauty between the Editor-in-Chief of Evangelization & Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, Dr. Tod Worner, and Bishop Barron. 00:00 | Introduction 00:38 | The deformation of beauty 08:23 | Does beauty civilize? 10:49…
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Bishop Barron gave a Jubilee address in Rome recently to Irish pilgrims in which he looked at the great Old Testament figures and examined what it looks like to be called out of one’s self into radical self gift. Enjoy. Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE membe…
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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 m…
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WOF 502: The Meaning and Purpose of Beauty (Part 1)
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This week we bring you the first half of a recent discussion between Managing Editor of the Word on Fire Evangelization & Culture Journal, Dr. Tod Worner, and Bishop Barron. The two discuss the meaning, purpose, and objectivity of beauty. 00:00 | Introduction 00:56 | What is beauty? 09:24 | What is a transcendental, and why does beauty qualify? 13:…
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WOF 501: Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist
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Today, we’re listening to a talk Bishop Barron gave within one of his classic study programs, the Eucharist series. He addresses Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. Enjoy. Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry th…
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Connor Lynch and Mike Posegate - 08/02/25
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WOF 500: Catholic Social Thought in the Age of AI
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In taking the name Pope Leo XIV, the new pope has signaled that the Church finds itself in an era marked by tumultuous social change. The question remains whether the Catholic social thought of his predecessor Leo XIII’s time is still applicable today given the radically different world we now live in—a world increasingly defined by the rise and po…
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WOF 499: Four Culminating Themes of the Bible (Part 2)
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We bring you the second half of Bishop Barron’s keynote address at this year’s inaugural international Evangelisation & Culture conference in London. In the first half, Bishop Barron focused on the first two of four themes of the Bible, namely, creation and the God of Israel. Today, we conclude his address with the final two themes, right praise an…
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WOF 498: How to Strengthen Catholic Identity in Catholic Schools
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If Catholic schools are already Catholic, why would they need to become more so? The unfortunate reality, however, is that some Catholic educational institutions are not living up to their name. As some frustrated parents, priests, and even teachers who are afraid of losing their jobs for being “too Catholic” around their colleagues know well, some…
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WOF 497: Four Culminating Themes of the Bible (Part 1)
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Earlier this year, we hosted Word on Fire’s first international Evangelisation & Culture conference in London, at which Bishop Barron gave the keynote address. He focused on four themes of the Bible, examined the themes of creation, the God of Israel, right praise, and kingship. Today, we’ll hear the first of those themes as we prepare for how thos…
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WOF 496: The Evangelical Power of the Nicene Creed
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The Nicene Creed was written 1,700 years ago and is one of the earliest summations of the core doctrinal beliefs of the Christian faith. We continue to recite it to this day at almost every Sunday Mass. Yet despite its foundational importance to Catholic belief and practice, the Creed remains an underutilized resource not only for catechesis but al…
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WOF 495: The Bigger Story of the Bible with N.T. Wright (Part 2)
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Today we bring you the second half of a conversation between Bishop Barron and biblical scholar, N.T. Wright, at Word on Fire’s recent Evangelisation & Culture Conference in London. We hear the conclusion of the conversation and dive into some of the listeners’ questions, ranging from questions on artificial intelligence and motivations for reading…
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Fr. Max Carson and Fr. Reed Flood - 06/21/2025
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WOF 494: What to Expect from a Pope Leo XIV Papacy
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On May 8, 2025, the college of cardinals stunned the world by electing Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of the South Side of Chicago, as our new pope. What kind of papacy should we expect from this American pope? How should we interpret his papal name, Leo XIV, and his background as the former head of the Augustinian religious order? Are t…
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WOF 493: The Bigger Story of the Bible with N.T. Wright (Part 1)
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Today we bring you the first half of a conversation from earlier this year between Bishop Barron and biblical scholar, N.T. Wright, at Word on Fire’s Evangelisation & Culture Conference in London. The two discussed approaching the Bible as a bigger story—one that’s holistic, hopeful, and invitational. Enjoy. Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://in…
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WOF 492: What Catholicism Can Teach Us About Multiculturalism
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The meaning and socio-political implementation of the term “multiculturalism” has become a flashpoint throughout the West. Supporters of multiculturalism argue that societies that embrace diverse norms and values are not only more dynamic and vibrant, they are also more just and represent the ideal form of the modern democratic state. On the other …
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WOF 491: Parliamentary Address: The Rhythm of Divine Mercy (Part 2)
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In February 2025, Bishop Barron returned to the Palace of Westminster in London, UK, to address religious leaders and members of Parliament. The focus of his talk was the rhythm of divine mercy—the abounding love that arises within us when we accept the grace of Christ. Today we bring you the second half of that talk. Enjoy! Link: Word on Fire Inst…
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WOF 490: Bishop Barron Responds to His Critics
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We continue celebrating twenty-five years of proclaiming the Gospel; evangelizing the culture; supporting the faithful; and inviting the disaffiliated, the forsaken, and those who have fallen away back to Christ and his church. However, over the years, attacks against Bishop Barron and Word on Fire have come from many sources, including online anti…
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WOF 489: Parliamentary Address: The Rhythm of Divine Mercy (Part 1)
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In February 2025, Bishop Barron returned to the Palace of Westminster in London, UK, to address religious leaders and members of Parliament. The focus of his talk was the rhythm of divine mercy—the abounding love that arises within us when we accept the grace of Christ. Today we bring you the first half of that talk. Link: Word on Fire Institute: h…
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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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WOF 487: “Ipsum Esse” & Catholic Social Teaching (Part 2)
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Today 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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WOF 486: Celebrating 25 Years of Word on Fire
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Word 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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WOF 485: “Ipsum Esse” & Catholic Social Teaching (Part 1)
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Today 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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WOF 484: Bishop Barron Joins Catholic Voices Podcast (Part 2 of 2)
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Today 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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Today 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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WOF 482: Bishop Barron Joins Catholic Voices Podcast (Part 1 of 2)
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Today 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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