Friends, Romans, Iowans

Weekly around-the-table-style conversations with Catholic leaders, lay and ordained, connecting the Diocese of Des Moines.

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Episode II--Adam Storey: Rash Vows

Adam Storey, Vice-Chancellor and Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Des Moines, chats with Alex and Maddie about all things discernment, referencing the wisdom of GK Chesterton and Pope Francis to help us find a deeper trust in the Lord's call to freedom and commitment.

Sep 25, 2020•38 min

Episode I--God is in Control: Bishop Joensen reflects on the past year

Bishop Joensen joins Alex & Maddie on the first full episode of Friends, Romans, Iowans. As his first anniversary as Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines approaches on 9/27, he reflects on receiving the call to become our Bishop, the decision to close public Masses in March, his thoughts on the current state of civil unrest, and our reasons for hope moving forward.

Sep 11, 2020•49 min

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Aug 26, 2020•3 min

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