Faith in the Public Square: Tom Chapman on Iowa’s Legislative Priorities - 01/24/2026

On this episode of Making It Personal, Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill are joined by Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, to examine the legislative priorities facing the Iowa General Assembly as a new session begins.Together, they explore how Catholics are called to engage public life with charity and prudence, addressing key issues such as the dignity of human life, abortion-pill regulation, maternal and family support, education policy, health care access, immigration, property taxes, and eminent domain. Tom offers insight into the changing dynamics at the Capitol, the role of people of goodwill across party lines, and how Catholic social teaching helps guide moral reflection on complex public issues.Bishop Joensen also reflects on upcoming diocesan events, Christian unity, Catholic Schools Week, vocations initiatives, and the importance of prayerful advocacy. This episode offers listeners a clear and faithful framework for understanding how discipleship informs civic responsibility.#MakingItPersonal #BishopJoensen #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicRadio #FaithAndPublicLife#TomChapman #IowaCatholicConference #CatholicAdvocacy #PublicSquare #ProLife #CatholicEducation #HumanDignity #CommonGood Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our StationsLINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.