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 Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.