EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 27 MIN
Body and Identity: A History of the Empty Self with Dr. Angela Franks - 05/23/2026
from Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen · host Iowa Catholic Radio
On this episode of Making It Personal, Bishop William Bishop Joensenand Jeanne Tille sit down with Angela Franks, associate professor of theology at The Catholic University of America and author of Body and Identity: A History of the Empty Self. Together they explore: The modern crisis of identity and the “empty self” Social media, anxiety, and liquid identity The relationship between body, soul, and personhood Faith, philosophy, and the search for truth How Christianity shapes authentic human freedom Parenting, vocation, and discovering God’s call Dr. Franks also discusses how contemporary culture often separates identity from reality, why people feel increasingly disconnected despite constant self-expression, and how the Christian vision restores meaning, dignity, and purpose. Learn more about Dr. Franks and her work at:AngelaFranks.com 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.
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Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill welcome Dr. Angela Franks, associate professor of theology at The Catholic University of America, to discuss her new book Body and Identity: A History of the Empty Self. The conversation explores modern identity, the relationship between body and soul, social media culture, anxiety, authenticity, and how Christianity offers a deeper understanding of the human person. Dr. Franks reflects on philosophy, theology, family life, and the call to become the saint God created each person to be. #MakingItPersonal #BishopJoensen #AngelaFranks #CatholicTheology #BodyAndIdentity #CatholicUniversity #FaithAndReason #CatholicPodcast #Identity #TheologyOfTheBody #CatholicRadio #ChristianAnthropology #CatholicTeaching #IowaCatholicRadio #Philosophy
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