Best Eucharistic Congress Podcasts (2025)

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Sep 10 Jung, Religion and Individuation 13:00

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Carl Gustav Jung was one of the most creative thinkers of the 20th Century. The founder of analytical psychology his fascination with religion was life longBy Tim Byron

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Sep 9 A Theology of Capital - Michael Novak 11:55

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Today we remember the life of Michael Novak - influential author of the Spirit of Democratic Capitalism. He tweaked Weber's famous Protestant Work Ethic and claimed that free capitalist economies owed more to a Catholic Work EthicBy Tim Byron

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WOF 506: Why Are So Many Young People Becoming Catholic? 39:13

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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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Sep 8 Discovering Genes as an opportunity to worship 9:21

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Francis Collins the director of the Human Genome Project is a devout Christian. we explore his life todayBy Tim Byron

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Bishop John Keehner - 09/06/2025 26:00

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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 28:14

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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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John Huynh on Immigration - 08/30/2025 26:00

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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) 33:04

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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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Pat and Sue Smith - 08/23/2025 26:00

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#CatholicLife, #CatholicFamily, #Vocations, #Jesuit, #CatholicPriesthood, #CatholicFaith, #CatholicRadio, #CatholicChurch, #FaithJourney, #GodsCall 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 Bish…

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WOF 503: Our Call to Radical Self Gift 36:59

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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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Brandy Ficek - 08/16/2025 26:00

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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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Aug 14 Maximilian Kolbe - offering his life at Auschwitz 9:09

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Today we remember how the dynamic Franciscan Maximilian Kolbe offered his life for another at Auschwitz. We look at his rich life, his devotion to the ' Immaculada' and his legacyBy Tim Byron

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Aug 13 James Joyce, faith and Ulysees 8:20

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The great Irish Writer James Joyce had a confusing and complicated relationship with the Catholic Church. But his books have had a remarkable influence and followingBy Tim Byron

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Aug 12 Golden Roses & Our Lady of Aparecida 6:55

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Today we look at the tradition of Popes handing out Golden Roses that have been blessed on Laudate Sunday. How Paul VI gave one today to the Cathedral of Our Lady of AparecidaBy Tim Byron

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WOF 502: The Meaning and Purpose of Beauty (Part 1) 36:41

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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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Aug 11 The Cosmology of Deep Ethics - G.F.R Ellis 8:53

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Today we look at the life and thought of George Ellis, committed Quaker and Cosmologist. Co-author with Stephen Hawking of the 'Yellow Peril' a standard text book on General Relativity Theory. Also developed the theory of kenotic-ethics which he claims is deeply imbedded in the universeBy Tim Byron

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Aug 10 Salvation outside the Church 14:22

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Today we remember the first papal encyclical that allowed for the possibility of Salvation outside of Church. We look at the history of soteriology - the theology of salvationBy Tim Byron

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Loralee Chase - 08/09/25 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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Aug 9 Herman the Wonderworker of Alaska 8:35

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St Herman was a Russian Orthodox monk who had a very effective mission to the Aleut people of Alaska. During a 'Fur Rush' when colonisation and exploration was fuelled by the seal fur trade he defended the rights of the native Aleut peopleBy Tim Byron

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Aug 8 Soren Kierkegaard's leap of faith 12:01

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Today we look at the profoundly influential Danish philosopher Soren Kierkergaard. The Father of Existentialism he was a profoundly Christian thinker. Surviving his fathers harsh Lutheranism he would write some of the most profound criticisms of Christianity but also at times was quasi-mysticalBy Tim Byron

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Aug 7 The Munich Eucharistic Congress 7:34

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An important meeting in post-war Germany, the first outdoor mega-mass and a landmark in Ecumenical Relations. The delegates also laid a foundation for a Church of Atonement near the concentration camp of DachauBy Tim Byron

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Aug 6 Conclave 7:48

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The First Conclave of the Sistine Chapel - how did the Church develop this way of electing a Pope and what happensBy Tim Byron

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Aug 5 Bill W and Alcoholics Anonymous 11:04

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Bill Wilson said his spiritual experience of 'white light' cured him of his alcoholism. We look at the foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous and his relationship with Fr Ed Dowling. What are the Twelve Steps and how have they helped so many peopleBy Tim Byron

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WOF 501: Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist 28:14

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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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Aug 4 Dr Grenfels mission to Labrador 8:00

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Dr Grenfel sent by the Fisherman's Mission to Canada's North Atlantic Coast built up a remarkable mission attracting doctors, nurses and clergy from all over the worldBy Tim Byron

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Aug 3 Christopher Columbus and the New World 7:43

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Today we remember how three boats left Spain travelling West for the Indies and discovered the AmericasBy Tim Byron

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Connor Lynch and Mike Posegate - 08/02/25 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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Aug 2 Edith Stein 11:27

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One of the finest philosophical minds of her age, Edith Stein went from Judaism to agnosticism to Christianity. Edmund Husserl's assistant, she became a Carmelite Nun and was to die at Auschwitz.By Tim Byron

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Aug 1 Aethelwold, Bluetooth and the Vikings 7:52

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Today we look at the life of St Aethelwold, who rebuilt the church after 300 years of Viking raids. Also the unlikely assimilation of Christianity into the Vikings and how Bluetooth got its nameBy Tim Byron

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July 31 Mount Athos 7:40

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Mount Athos is a unique centre for Orthodox Christianity, today in 1913 the Russian Navy removed 800 monks. We look at the traditions there and its claim to be Marys GardenBy Tim Byron

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July 29 Humanae Vitae and the issue of 'Reception' 15:44

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Humane Vitae is the most controversial of papal encyclicals, restating the Church's opposition to artificial birth control. It also marked a moment in the shift of the authority of the Church. It was Pope Paul VI last encyclical. Was it prophetic or a disastrous overreach?By Tim Byron

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July 30 Johann Sebastian Bach 7:33

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The greatest of the Baroque composers was a man of profound Lutheran faith, we look at his lifeBy Tim Byron

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WOF 500: Catholic Social Thought in the Age of AI 45:51

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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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July 28 The Mernaphta Stele 9:01

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Today a British Archeologist discovered a standing stone from the Iron Age which had some remarkable inscriptionsBy Tim Byron

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July 26 Padre Pio 11:21

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The Franciscan friar, Francesco Forgione took the religious name Pius when he entered his order. He lived an unusual life of spiritual intensity and holiness and was strongly persecuted by his religious authorities for 20 years. He would become one of Italy's most popular saintsBy Tim Byron

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July 27 Bonhoeffers Parents hear through the BBC that their son has been killed 15:07

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran pastor and icon of Christian resistance to the Nazis was executed. Four months later his parents found out when a memorial service was broadcast on the BBC,By Tim Byron

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Jim George - 07/26/25 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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WOF 499: Four Culminating Themes of the Bible (Part 2) 27:42

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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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Elizabeth Williams - 07/19/25 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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WOF 498: How to Strengthen Catholic Identity in Catholic Schools 39:03

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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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Jessica Pancho - 07/12/2025 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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WOF 497: Four Culminating Themes of the Bible (Part 1) 23:02

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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 39:56

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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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Deacon Stan Asjes - 06/28/2025 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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WOF 495: The Bigger Story of the Bible with N.T. Wright (Part 2) 38:43

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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 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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WOF 494: What to Expect from a Pope Leo XIV Papacy 37:40

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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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Jim Collins - 06/14/2025 26:30

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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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WOF 493: The Bigger Story of the Bible with N.T. Wright (Part 1) 38:53

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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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Sarah Wiese - 06/07/2025 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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