50. The Importance of Prayer | Bishop Barron

The Tammy Peterson Podcast

This episode was recorded on August 31st, 2023.

Bishop Barron, born on November 19, 1959, is an American Catholic prelate currently serving as the bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester since 2022. Renowned as the founder of the Catholic ministerial organization Word on Fire, Barron hosted the acclaimed PBS documentary series "Catholicism" and held positions as rector at Mundelein Seminary (2012-2015) and auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (2015-2022). Beyond his ecclesiastical roles, Barron is a prolific author on theology and spirituality, doubling as a religion correspondent for NBC. Acknowledged as the "bishop of social media" and the "bishop of the Internet," he boasts a substantial online presence with millions of followers across various platforms and has been invited to speak at major tech company headquarters. Barron's influence extends globally, having delivered keynote addresses at prominent events such as the 2016 World Youth Day and the 2015 World Meeting of Families.

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Word on Fire: wordonfire.org

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishopBarron

Twitter: twitter.com/BishopBarron

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