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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