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Bishop Mark Beckman on Faith, Growth, and the Catholic Church in East Tennessee

Knoxville Catholic Diocese Bishop Mark Beckman
Bishop Mark Beckman

Listen: WUOT’s Jon Knowles sits down with Bishop Mark Beckman to discuss his first year leading the Diocese of Knoxville, Pope Leo XIV’s emerging papacy, and the Church’s response to immigration and religious liberty challenges.

Jon came to WUOT in 2022 as the local host for NPR’s Morning Edition. He previously served as a producer, reporter, and on-air talent for several stations within the former Citadel Broadcasting group of Knoxville. Jon’s later pursuits were found in the civil service branches as a Critical Care Flight Paramedic with UT LIFESTAR, and later with the U.S. State Department's Air Wing Unit in Baghdad, Iraq.

Outside of radio, Jon is a private pilot who enjoys cheering on the VOLS and hiking/biking the many trails our region has to offer.