Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen Podcast
1) Faith in the Public Square: Tom Chapman on Iowa’s Legislative Priorities - 01/24/2026
Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill welcome Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, for a thoughtful discussion on legislative priorities and faithful Catholic witness in ...Show More
2) Being Human in a Disembodied World: Christine Rosen on Technology and the Human Experience - 01/17/2026
Author and cultural analyst Christine Rosen explores what we lose—and how we recover—our humanity in an increasingly digital age. Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill welcome Christine Rosen, Senio...Show More
3) Jill Ruah - 12/30/2025
4) Anne Marie Cox and the New Catholic Mirror - 12/27/2025
5) A Young Witness to Faith: Catie Wilwerding on NCYC and Youth Leadership - 12/20/2025
Dowling Catholic senior and NCYC speaker Catie Wilwerding shares how young people are becoming protagonists of faith in the Church today. Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill welcome Catie Wilwerdi...Show More
A Young Witness to Faith: Catie Wilwerding on NCYC and Youth Leadership - 12/20/2025
26:00 | Dec 20th, 2025
6) Inside the Sobering Center at St. Vincent de Paul with Shelley Jerke - 12/13/2025
Bishop William Joensen and co-host Jeanne Thill speak with Shelley Jerke, manager of the Sobering Center at St. Vincent de Paul, about its mission, impact, and the compassionate care it provides for v...Show More
Inside the Sobering Center at St. Vincent de Paul with Shelley Jerke - 12/13/2025
23:00 | Dec 13th, 2025
7) Finding Hope After Loss: Maria Campbell on Miscarriage Ministry - 12/06/2025
Bishop William Joensen and co-host Jeanne Thill welcome Maria Campbell, founder of Miscarriage Ministry at the Basilica, for a heartfelt conversation on grief, healing, and the Church’s pastoral care ...Show More
Finding Hope After Loss: Maria Campbell on Miscarriage Ministry - 12/06/2025
26:00 | Dec 6th, 2025
8) Radical Hospitality and the Love of the Poor with David Thielen -- 11/29/2025
Bishop William Joensen welcomes David Thielen, Executive Director of the Romero House in Ames, a Catholic Worker house inspired by Dorothy Day and the legacy of Saint Oscar Romero. David shares how a ...Show More
Radical Hospitality and the Love of the Poor with David Thielen -- 11/29/2025
26:00 | Nov 29th, 2025
9) LESS programs equals MORE growth in a Parish? - Jim Jansen on Renewing Parish Life - 11/22/2025
Bishop William Joensen welcomes Jim Jansen, Director of Parish Support for the Archdiocese of Omaha and author of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish. Together they explore h...Show More
10) Major Ryan Doty on Policing, Saint Vincent de Paul, and Care for the Vulnerable - 11/15/2025
Major Ryan Doty of the Des Moines Police Department joins Bishop William Joensen to talk about the intersection of public service, faith, and compassionate outreach. As Vice President of the Saint Vin...Show More