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132. Dr. Matthew Whelan – Caldwell University
Published: February 26, 2023 Jim Friend speaks withDr. Matthew Whelan, the ninth president ofCaldwell Universityand the first male lay president in Caldwells history. Prior to joining Caldwell,
131. David Savage, Executive Director of The Papal Foundation
Published: February 12, 2023 Jim Friendspeaks withDavid Savage, Executive Director ofThe Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church through faith,
130. The Four Ways Forward, Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World
Published: January 29, 2023 An increasingly post-Christian world is forcing parishes to re-envision how they make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19).Jim Friendspeaks withSusan Windley-Daoust,
129. Saint John Vianney Center
Published: January 17, 2023 TheSaint John Vianney Center(SJVC) brings 76 years of service to Catholic Clergy, Consecrated Men and Women Religious, and Clergy of other Christian denominations worl
128. Diocesan Engagement with Richard Lanahan
Published: December 20, 2022 On our last episode of 2022,Jim Friendspeaks withRichard Lanahan, the Director of Stewardship and Development for theDiocese of Metuchen. Richs broad experience in
121. Xavier Society for the Blind
Published: July 13, 2022 Today we are joined by the team of theXavier Society for the Blind. Xavier provides the Word of God, Roman Catholic teaching, literature, spiritual and inspirational mater
120. Catholic Leadership for Civil Society
Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin have authored the new book, Catholic Leadership for Civil Society, to provide a guide to authentic lay Catholic leadership. The book challenges the laity to take on l
119. New Research Study: Covid’s Impact on U.S. Catholics
Published: June 13, 2022 In late February,Vinea Researchadministered an online survey to a sample of more than 1,500 self-identified Catholics who went to Mass at least once per year. The results
118. Stewarding Bitcoin with Natalie Brunell
Published: May 23, 2022 We are joined by Emmy Nominated JournalistNatalie Brunella leading advocate for Bitcoin and the host of the popular podcastCoin Stories(YouTube link) where she interview
117. Catholic Philanthropy Roundtable
Published: May 09, 2022 Are you looking for some expert Development advice as you begin your planning for the next fiscal year? Join us for this conversation on major/planned giving, annual fund, d