134. Andy Lesnefsky – Vagabond Missions
We welcome Andy Lesnefsky, the President of Vagabond Missions, a national organization that shares the Gospel with inner-city teens by
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133. COVID-19’s Impact on U.S. Catholic Parish Giving
A partnership between ACS Technologies and Villanova University’s Center for Church Management in the Villanova School of Business examined the
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132. Dr. Matthew Whelan – Caldwell University
Jim Friend speaks with Dr. Matthew Whelan, the ninth president of Caldwell University and the first male lay president in
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131. David Savage, Executive Director of The Papal Foundation
Jim Friend speaks with David Savage, Executive Director of The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father
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130. The Four Ways Forward, Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World
An increasingly post-Christian world is forcing parishes to re-envision how they “make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19). Jim Friend
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129. Saint John Vianney Center
The Saint John Vianney Center (SJVC) brings 76 years of service to Catholic Clergy, Consecrated Men and Women Religious, and
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128. Diocesan Engagement with Richard Lanahan
On our last episode of 2022, Jim Friend speaks with Richard Lanahan, the Director of Stewardship and Development for the
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127. John Mathew Knowles – A Heart for Stewardship
Today, Jim Friend is joined by John Matthew Knowles, J.D., a business development strategist and advancement executive who serves as
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126. A National Eucharistic Revival
Healing and renewing our Church is the goal of the National Eucharistic Congress, headed by the new Executive Director, Tim
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125. The Generosity Crisis
Join Brian Crimmins, CEO of Changing Our World, and Nathan Chappell, Senior VP of AI at DonorSearch, authors of the
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124. Catholic Crypto Conference
Today we are talking about #cryptocurrency, an evolving topic that is more and more relevant to our world and our
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123. Tom Smith – Modeling Good Stewardship
This week we welcome Tom Smith, Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Newark. Tom began this new role in
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122. Renee Underwood, C.F.R.E. on Planned Giving
We are currently experiencing the “Great Transfer of Wealth,” and over the next few decades, financial experts predict that between
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121. Xavier Society for the Blind
Today we are joined by the team of the Xavier Society for the Blind. Xavier provides the Word of God,
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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
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119. NEW RESEARCH STUDY: Covid’s Impact on U.S. Catholics
In late February, Vinea Research administered an online survey to a sample of more than 1,500 self-identified Catholics who went
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118. Stewarding Bitcoin with Natalie Brunell
We are joined by Emmy Nominated Journalist Natalie Brunell (Linked link) a leading advocate for Bitcoin and the host of
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117. Catholic Philanthropy Roundtable
Are you looking for some expert Development advice as you begin your planning for the next fiscal year? Join us
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116. Mercy School for Special Learning
Mercy School For Special Learning joins AOC as we celebrate Autism Awareness Month. Mercy’s mission is unique as one of
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115. Kailash Duraiswami – Faith and New Technology
Join us for a conversation with Kailash Duraiswami on the evolving landscape of using technology in the New Evangelization. Kailash
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