app01 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:14:59 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Bishop William Joensen” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/bishop%20william%20joensen Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 The EquipCast is your weekly playbook for practical evangelization and parish ministry tools. Hosted by Jim Jansen and powered by Everyday Evangelization, this show is built for diocesan directors, parish leaders, and everyday Catholics who are ready to stop the programmatic noise, break through the grind, and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for thirty years, yet church renewal often feels like an endless cycle of empty activity while generations continue to lose their faith. If you are tired of managing decline and spinning your wheels in the messy middle of ministry, you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Every week, we break the default of "doing more" to deliver honest conversations and real stories from people who are finally seeing their faith communities thrive. Hit subscribe, head over to EverydayEvangelization.org to grab your free tools, and discover how to leave your ministry better than you found it. en-us episodic Practical Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools for Catholic Leaders Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools The EquipCast is your weekly playbook for practical evangelization and parish ministry tools. Hosted by Jim Jansen and powered by Everyday Evangelization, this show is built for diocesan directors, parish leaders, and everyday Catholics who are ready to stop the programmatic noise, break through the grind, and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for thirty years, yet church renewal often feels like an endless cycle of empty activity while generations continue to lose their faith. If you are tired of managing decline and spinning your wheels in the messy middle of ministry, you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Every week, we break the default of "doing more" to deliver honest conversations and real stories from people who are finally seeing their faith communities thrive. Hit subscribe, head over to EverydayEvangelization.org to grab your free tools, and discover how to leave your ministry better than you found it. no parish ministry tools, practical evangelization, church renewal, parish renewal, Clear Path to Discipleship, how to share your faith, Catholic discipleship framework, New Evangelization resources, parish leadership training, diocesan directors, parish leaders, Catholic pastors, priest ministry tools, everyday Catholics, Catholic ministry podcast, managing church decline, ministry burnout, how to make disciples, evangelization strategies, Everyday Evangelization, Jim Jansen Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools whitney.a.bradley@gmail.com 219: Underneath the Pectoral Cross | The Heart of Bishop William Joensen https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/219 74d11d53-fa1c-4cce-9880-6c74b66e0fdd Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 219 Underneath the Pectoral Cross | The Heart of Bishop William Joensen full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools Bishop William Joensen shares candid insights on leading through crisis, rebuilding trust, and meeting the search for authentic connection in today's culture. Jim Jansen explores the heart, humor, and humility behind his episcopal leadership. 54:32 no <p>Today, I talk to Bishop William Joensen of the Diocese of Des Moines, IA. I wanted to step past the formal title so you could get to know the man behind the pectoral cross, and he certainly didn't hold back. Bishop Joensen gives us a transparent look into his life and faith, sharing how a pre-med path in Iowa unexpectedly led to the priesthood and what it was like taking the helm of a diocese just months before the pandemic hit. From some fun banter about Iowa-Nebraska rivalries to his honest reflections on leadership missteps, this episode offers a rare and refreshing look into the heart, humor, and wisdom of a bishop shepherding his flock with humility.</p> <h5>Episode Timeline:</h5> <ul> <li>[00:00] – Introduction</li> <li>[04:14] – Pre-Med, Family Roots, and Discerning the Priesthood</li> <li>[14:07] – Friendly Rivalries and the State of the U.S. Church</li> <li>[22:09] – Pastoral Planning and 18 Months of Humble Inquiry</li> <li>[28:40] – Offering the Unvarnished Truth of the Gospel</li> <li>[34:01] – Respecting Subsidiarity in Parish Renewal</li> <li>[40:28] – Navigating Demographic Shifts and Rural Reality</li> <li>[47:56] – Episcopal Leadership, Prayer, and Learning from Missteps</li> </ul> <h5>Resources Mentioned</h5> <ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-it-personal-with-bishop-william-joensen/id1771856006" rel="nofollow noopener">Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen</a></li> </ul> <hr> <h4>Our Trusted Partners</h4> <p><a href="https://www.fflcm.org/pathways" rel="nofollow noopener">Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries</a> (FFLCM) helps Catholic parishes and dioceses transform fragmented faith formation into an integrated, family-centered pathway of lifelong discipleship. Through the Pathways Formation suite, practical resources, leader formation, and ongoing accompaniment, they equip leaders to engage families, build sustainable teams, and cultivate faith that is lived at church and at home.</p> <h5>⭐️ Enjoying the Show?</h5> <p>If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!</p> <h5>Connect &amp; Take the Next Step:</h5> <ul> <li> <strong>Grab Your Free Tools:</strong> Get the playbook that actually changes lives at <a href="https://EverydayEvangelization.org" rel="nofollow noopener">EverydayEvangelization.org</a>. </li> <li> <strong>Bring This to Your Parish:</strong> Discover strategic training and accompaniment at <a href="https://EverydayEvangelization.org/anchor-consulting/" rel="nofollow noopener">Anchor Consulting</a>.</li> <li> <strong>Read the Book:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Path-Missionary-Disciples-Parish/dp/B0CHL7DB58" rel="nofollow noopener">Order your copy</a> of <em>A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish</em>.</li> </ul> <p><em>The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.</em></p> <hr> <p>Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved. </p> Catholic,evangelization,discipleship,ministry,parish renewal,church leadership,diocesan,Jim Jansen,Anchor Consulting,Clear Path,Bishop William Joensen,Des Moines Diocese,pre-med to priesthood,crisis leadership,unvarnished truth,humble inquiry,parish culture Today, I talk to Bishop William Joensen of the Diocese of Des Moines, IA. I wanted to step past the formal title so you could get to know the man behind the pectoral cross, and he certainly didn't hold back. Bishop Joensen gives us a transparent look into his life and faith, sharing how a pre-med path in Iowa unexpectedly led to the priesthood and what it was like taking the helm of a diocese just months before the pandemic hit. From some fun banter about Iowa-Nebraska rivalries to his honest reflections on leadership missteps, this episode offers a rare and refreshing look into the heart, humor, and wisdom of a bishop shepherding his flock with humility.

Episode Timeline:
  • [00:00] – Introduction
  • [04:14] – Pre-Med, Family Roots, and Discerning the Priesthood
  • [14:07] – Friendly Rivalries and the State of the U.S. Church
  • [22:09] – Pastoral Planning and 18 Months of Humble Inquiry
  • [28:40] – Offering the Unvarnished Truth of the Gospel
  • [34:01] – Respecting Subsidiarity in Parish Renewal
  • [40:28] – Navigating Demographic Shifts and Rural Reality
  • [47:56] – Episcopal Leadership, Prayer, and Learning from Missteps
Resources Mentioned

Our Trusted Partners

Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries (FFLCM) helps Catholic parishes and dioceses transform fragmented faith formation into an integrated, family-centered pathway of lifelong discipleship. Through the Pathways Formation suite, practical resources, leader formation, and ongoing accompaniment, they equip leaders to engage families, build sustainable teams, and cultivate faith that is lived at church and at home.

⭐️ Enjoying the Show?

If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!

Connect & Take the Next Step:
  • Grab Your Free Tools: Get the playbook that actually changes lives at EverydayEvangelization.org.
  • Bring This to Your Parish: Discover strategic training and accompaniment at Anchor Consulting.
  • Read the Book: Order your copy of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish.

The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.

Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.

]]> Today, I talk to Bishop William Joensen of the Diocese of Des Moines, IA. I wanted to step past the formal title so you could get to know the man behind the pectoral cross, and he certainly didn't hold back. Bishop Joensen gives us a transparent look into his life and faith, sharing how a pre-med path in Iowa unexpectedly led to the priesthood and what it was like taking the helm of a diocese just months before the pandemic hit. From some fun banter about Iowa-Nebraska rivalries to his honest reflections on leadership missteps, this episode offers a rare and refreshing look into the heart, humor, and wisdom of a bishop shepherding his flock with humility.

Episode Timeline:
  • [00:00] – Introduction
  • [04:14] – Pre-Med, Family Roots, and Discerning the Priesthood
  • [14:07] – Friendly Rivalries and the State of the U.S. Church
  • [22:09] – Pastoral Planning and 18 Months of Humble Inquiry
  • [28:40] – Offering the Unvarnished Truth of the Gospel
  • [34:01] – Respecting Subsidiarity in Parish Renewal
  • [40:28] – Navigating Demographic Shifts and Rural Reality
  • [47:56] – Episcopal Leadership, Prayer, and Learning from Missteps
Resources Mentioned

Our Trusted Partners

Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries (FFLCM) helps Catholic parishes and dioceses transform fragmented faith formation into an integrated, family-centered pathway of lifelong discipleship. Through the Pathways Formation suite, practical resources, leader formation, and ongoing accompaniment, they equip leaders to engage families, build sustainable teams, and cultivate faith that is lived at church and at home.

⭐️ Enjoying the Show?

If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!

Connect & Take the Next Step:
  • Grab Your Free Tools: Get the playbook that actually changes lives at EverydayEvangelization.org.
  • Bring This to Your Parish: Discover strategic training and accompaniment at Anchor Consulting.
  • Read the Book: Order your copy of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish.

The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.

Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.

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