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106. Jim Choma, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
Published: October 24, 2021 Catholic Healthcare Systems serve a unique mission in the community, and never has the mission been more important than during the pandemic. Join our host, Jim Friend,
105. The Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate
Published: October 19, 2021 The Permanent Diaconate is a vital support to parish ministry. The Church calls men to serve as Ordained Deacons to be a sacramental sign of Christ to the world. Today
104. Fr. Christopher Walsh – Overcoming Racism
Published: October 12, 2021 Father Christopher Walsh, Pastor of Saint Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church in Philadelphia, joins this weeks podcast to discuss identifying and overcoming racism wi
103. The Pop Culture Priest: Fr. Jim McDermott, SJ
Published: October 05, 2021 Changing Our Worlds Jim Friend speaks with Fr. Jim McDermott, SJ, a Jesuit priest, writer, and editor for America Magazine. Fr. Jim writes about pop culture and our fa
102. Conversations at the 59th Annual ICSC
Published: September 26, 2021 How has the pandemic impacted Stewardship for Catholic organizations? What strategies are Catholic leaders implementing to
101. How Do We Bring them Back?
Published: September 19, 2021 In December 2020, Dan Cellucci, CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute, offered a compelling talk entitled
100. The Voice of the Bridegroom
Published: September 10, 2021 Join Jim Friend as we celebrate the 100th Episode of Advancing Our Church with his special
99. Catholic Podcaster’s Forum
Published: July 19, 2021 Changing Our Worlds Jim Friend hosts a conversation with experienced Catholic podcasters and social media experts
98. David C. Friend
Published: June 20, 2021 Jim Friend welcomes his Uncle, David C. Friend, veteran, entrepreneur, author, banker, teacher, pastor, and now
97. Return Home to The Eucharist
Published: June 15, 2021 Join Changing Our Worlds Jim Friend and cohost Anna Vallez for a panel discussion with three