Episodes

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Oct. 11, 2024

Ep. 28: Wyoming Catholic College – Exploring Deeper into Outdoor Renewal and Faithful Learning

Rejoin Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, as he delves further into their distinctive educational model. This session highlights the deeper integration of outdoor experiences within their academic framework and discusses innovative strategies for student debt reduction, demonstrating a profound commitment to forming both mind and soul.
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Sept. 27, 2024

Ep. 27: Sacred Music in Action: Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka on Teaching and Forming Musicians

More with Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka as she shares the practical steps for teaching sacred music and forming the next generation of Catholic musicians.
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Sept. 21, 2024

Ep. 26: Reviving Sacred Music: Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka on the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka, founding director of the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music. Explore how this unique institute is equipping musicians and educators with the knowledge and skills to revitalize sacred music in parishes and schools. Discover the profound impact of sacred music on Catholic worship and how it can bring renewed vitality to the faith.
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Sept. 16, 2024

Ep. 25: Building Christendom: Dr. Timothy O’Donnell’s path from professor to president and his key takeaways after 32 years

More with Dr. Timothy O'Donnell as he shares valuable lessons from 32 years as president of Christendom College. O'Donnell shares the joy of seeing Christendom College grow and his insights for faithful Catholic educators.
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Sept. 9, 2024

Ep. 24: A Legacy of Faith: Dr. Timothy O’Donnell on 32 Years at Christendom College

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Timothy O'Donnell as he reflects on his 32 years as president of Christendom College. Discover the challenges and triumphs of leading a faithful Catholic institution and the enduring importance of a Christ-centered education.
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Aug. 21, 2024

Ep. 23: Wyoming Catholic College – faithfully forming minds and souls one Stetson at a time

Meet Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College. Washut shares how Wyoming Catholic weaves the wilderness into its curriculum and how every graduate receives a Stetson hat, indicating a deeply formed mind & soul.
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Aug. 9, 2024

Ep. 22: A new Catholic university focused on the arts—John Paul The Great Catholic University

Derry Connolly purchased a book for $4.95 that forever changed his life. - As a result, Connolly went from cultural Catholic to President of a new university focused on the arts—John Paul The Great Catholic University in Escondido, CA. -
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July 26, 2024

Ep. 21: From Nuclear Engineering to Eucharistic Task Force Leader, Meet Bob Laird of The Cardinal Newman Society

Meet Bob Laird, senior counselor to the president of The Cardinal Newman Society, as he shares his journey from West Point graduate to nuclear engineering, to family life work at the Arlington diocese, to spearheading our Task Force for Eucharistic Education, a program designed to revive Eucharistic understanding and devotion. What is the thread that draws this varied background together? Bob's deep commitment to his Catholic faith.
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June 11, 2024

Ep. 18: The History & Vision of The Catholic University of America with President Peter Kilpatrick (Pt. 2)

Join us for PART 2 of our interview with President Peter Kilpatrick of The Catholic University of America! We discuss his conversion to the Catholic faith, the state of Catholic higher education and how the how the largest Newman Guide college is making an impact beyond their DC campus.
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May 30, 2024

Ep. 17: The History & Vision of The Catholic University of America with President Peter Kilpatrick (Pt. 1)

What goes into running the largest university on The Newman Guide and an institution known as ‘the Bishop’s University?’ We sat down with President Peter Kilpatrick of The Catholic University of America to discuss its rich history, his vision for the University, and the roll-out of its new Lead with Light campaign.
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May 14, 2024

Ep. 16: The ‘Ave Maria Law Difference’ with Dean John Czarnetzky (Pt.2)

What is the Ave Maria Law School difference? Find out as we continue our conversation with Dean John Czarnetzky.
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May 2, 2024

Ep. 15: The ‘Ave Maria Law Difference’ with Dean John Czarnetzky (Pt.1)

Tune into our interview with Dean John Czarnetzky of Ave Maria School of Law located in Naples, Florida. We discuss the story of how the law school was founded, and the importance of sending forth Catholic lawyers in every corner of our culture armed with the 'Ave Maria Law Difference'!
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April 16, 2024

Ep. 14: Finding Your Life’s Calling at Franciscan University with President, Fr. Dave Pivonka (Pt.2)

We continue our discussion with Father Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville. We discuss the University's growth and success, overcoming challenges, embracing his role as priest and president, and much more.
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April 10, 2024

Ep. 13: Finding Your Life’s Calling at Franciscan University with President, Fr. Dave Pivonka (Pt.1)

In this episode, we are joined by Father Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville Ohio to discuss what sets Franciscan apart, the university's success under his leadership, helping students find their life's calling, and much more.
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April 3, 2024

Ep. 12: From Fighter Pilot to Fighting for Faithful Catholic Education, Meet Walsh University President Tim Collins (Pt.2)

Few guests have more passion than President Tim Collins of Walsh University! Join us for part two of our discussion about what sets Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio, apart from other colleges, and how they strive to have their students discover a sense of purpose.
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March 13, 2024

Ep. 11: From Fighter Pilot to Fighting for Faithful Catholic Education, Meet Walsh University President Tim Collins

In this episode, we are joined by Walsh University's president Dr. Tim Collins to discuss his rich background from being an Air Force fighter pilot to now advancing the 200-year-old charism of Walsh University's mission to inspire students to become the nation’s next generation of leaders. Swords Up!
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Feb. 29, 2024

Ep. 10: The 5 Principles of Catholic Identity with Dan Guernsey (Continued)

We continue our discussion of The 5 Principles of Catholic Identity in Education—those benchmarks the Church expects to find in every Catholic school.
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Feb. 15, 2024

Ep. 9: The 5 Principles of Catholic Identity with Dan Guernsey

Dan Guernsey, a 30-year veteran of faithful Catholic education, shares The 5 Principles of Catholic Identity—those benchmarks the Church expects to find in every Catholic school. Whether you’re a parent or educator, you can use these principles as a guide and inspiration for evaluating all educational efforts.
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Feb. 2, 2024

Ep. 8: The Urgent Task of Educating Young People (Continued)

In this episode, we continue discussing the letter written by Pope Benedict XVI on "the urgent task of educating young people." Listen as we dive line by line into this letter and his call for an educational emergency.
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Jan. 21, 2024

Ep. 7: The Urgent Task of Educating Young People

16 years ago today, Pope Benedict XVI wrote a letter on the urgent task of educating young people. Listen to this special podcast on the anniversary of this letter.
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Jan. 19, 2024

Ep. 6: The Wisdom of Salomon (Continued)

Welcome back to our continued episode with Kelly Salomon, vice president of Newman Guide Programs, as we continue our dialogue about the wonders of The Newman Guide and its impact in the Catholic educational system.
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Jan. 4, 2024

Ep. 5: The Wisdom of Salomon

In this episode, Kelly Salomon shares how choosing a Newman Guide college led to finding her spouse, having a beautiful Catholic family, and a career at The Cardinal Newman Society. Because of her life experience, Salomon is a passionate promoter of The Newman Guide and getting young people to contemplate the importance of their college decision.
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Dec. 14, 2023

Ep. 4: From a Free Mason Upbringing to Launching Catholic Schools (Continued)

In this episode, we continue with Dr. Denise Donohue as she shares how her conversion and the need for faithful Catholic schools and curricula ushered her into the Catholic education market. Since then, she has equipped Catholic educators with the Tools for Renewal, including The Cardinal Newman Society’s Catholic Curriculum Standards and Standards for Christian Anthropology, which she says are essential for delivering truth, beauty, and goodness.
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Nov. 17, 2023

Ep. 3: From a Free Mason Upbringing to Launching Catholic Schools

In this episode, we feature Dr. Denise Donohue as she shares how she grew up in a Freemason home and later converted to the Catholic faith while starting a Catholic school! It's an incredible testimony and shows how God has used Donohue to improve Catholic education by having her design Catholic curricula, write policies, and escort Catholic schools and colleges on their path to becoming Newman Guide Recommended.