Chris Rogers on Adventure Camp, Marriage & Family Life, and the Men of the Cross Conference

Host Jack Socha opens the episode with a lighthearted October update about late-ripening Roma tomatoes before turning to concerns about COVID-19 as people move indoors, urging listeners to follow precautions like masking, handwashing, and avoiding crowded, poorly ventilated spaces. He then talks with Chris Rogers, Director of the Diocese of La Crosse Office for Family Life, about Adventure Camp in Mason, Wisconsin, its faith-centered activities, and the importance of long-term “faith experience opportunities.” Rogers shares how the pandemic has affected families and his own children, and describes diocesan ministry areas including marriage preparation and enrichment. The show promotes the Men of the Cross “Walking with Saint Joseph” Men’s Conference on October 23 at the Diocesan Center with speakers John Leonetti and Monsignor Joe Hirsch, Mass with Bishop Callahan, reconciliation, adoration, fellowship, and discounted youth attendance.

00:00 Show Opening

00:32 October Catch Up

01:45 COVID Caution Update

03:49 Chris Rogers Returns

04:13 Adventure Camp Highlights

07:23 Faith Habits Long Game

08:50 Family Life Calling

12:00 Parenting Through Pandemic

15:24 Missing Family Story

17:24 Marriage Prep Ministry

22:57 Break And Appeal

25:26 Mens Conference Preview

30:19 Faith Journey Invitation

30:50 Wives Encouraging Husbands

32:09 Speakers and Real Answers

33:31 Incivility and Men Behaving Badly

35:17 Veterans and Human Connection

36:53 Small Acts of Kindness

38:49 Conference Details and Food

39:58 Activities and Archery Tag

41:23 Media Hooks and Hidden Persuaders

42:54 Register and Find Community

45:18 Upcoming Retreats and Events

48:12 Youth NCYC Local Experience

51:17 Parenting and Kids Futures

54:53 Closing Thanks and Song Outro