Bishop William Joensen sits down with Curtis and Maximillian Brown to explore the Communion and Liberation movement and an exciting new event coming to central Iowa—the Des Moines Meeting. Through personal stories and powerful reflections, they share how faith begins with encounter and how this gathering invites all to rediscover Christ in everyday life.
In this episode of Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen, Bishop Joensen and Jeanne Thill welcome Curtis and Maximillian Brown, co-leads of the upcoming Des Moines Meeting, inspired by the spirituality of Communion and Liberation.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The personal faith journeys of Curtis and Max Brown—from family life to young adult faith formation
How Communion and Liberation, founded by Monsignor Luigi Giussani, emphasizes faith as an encounter with the living Christ
The role of friendship, curiosity, and community in deepening Catholic faith
How young people today are rediscovering faith through authentic relationships and meaningful questions
Reflections on Giussani’s insight: faith begins with encounter—not just ideas or rules
The inspiration behind the New York Encounter and how it sparked the vision for a local event
Event Details:
A free, open-invitation event designed for anyone seeking deeper meaning in life and faith.
Date: Saturday, June 6
Location: Diocesan Pastoral Center & St. Ambrose Cathedral, Des Moines
What to expect:
Engaging panel discussions, including:
Faith and Gen Z
The dignity of work in the age of artificial intelligence
Witness talks from those formed by Communion and Liberation
Holy Mass at St. Ambrose Cathedral
Evening concert featuring classical pianist Dr. Brian Bielman
Cost: Free (RSVP encouraged)
More info & RSVP: thedesmoinesmeeting.com
This event is open to all—whether deeply rooted in the faith or simply searching. As emphasized in the show, it’s an invitation to take life seriously and explore the presence of Christ in all aspects of reality.
Heard on:
Iowa Catholic Radio Network
Spirit Catholic Radio Network
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