114. Celebrating Catholic Sisters Week
Today we celebrate Catholic Sisters Week by hearing the vocation story of Sister Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, Ph.D., the Associate Vice
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113. Braving the THIN Places
Julianne Stanz joins Jim Friend to discuss her new book, Braving the THIN Places. A “thin place” is where God’s
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112. Clark Bartram – Faith and Fitness
Join Clark Bartram and Jim Friend for a conversation about health, fitness, and spirituality. Clark Bartram is an inspirational Christian,
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111. “Our life’s path takes us where we’re meant to be”
On August 6, 2021, Bishop Koenig, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, announced Ms. Sheila O’Hagan McGirl, CFRE, would
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110. Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers
The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers was born out of a need for education, resources, and servant laymen and
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109. Fr. Michael Zimmerman – Scivias
In celebration of Vocation Awareness Week, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend invited Fr. Michael Zimmerman, who currently serves as assistant
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108. Year-End Giving Strategies with Lisa Quist
What are your year-end giving strategies? How will you close the calendar year and capitalize on the giving season? Jim
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107. Michelle Brown, Independence Mission Schools
This week we travel back to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to talk with Michelle Brown, the Chief Development Officer for
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106. Jim Choma, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
Catholic Healthcare Systems serve a unique mission in the community and never has the mission been more important than during
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105. The Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate
The Permanent Diaconate is a vital support to parish ministry. The Church calls men to serve as Ordained Deacons to
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104. Fr. Christopher Walsh – Overcoming Racism
Father Christopher Walsh, Pastor of Saint Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church, in Philadelphia joins this week’s podcast to discuss identifying
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103. The Pop Culture Priest: Fr. Jim McDermott, SJ
Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend speaks with Fr. Jim McDermott, SJ, a Jesuit priest, a writer, and editor for America
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102. Conversations at the 59th Annual ICSC
How has the pandemic impacted Stewardship for Catholic organizations? What strategies are Catholic leaders implementing to navigate these uncertain times?
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101. How Do We Bring them Back?
In December 2020, Dan Cellucci, CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute, offered a compelling talk entitled “What If They Don’t
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100. The Voice of the Bridegroom
Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend as we celebrate the 100th Episode of Advancing Our Church with his special guest,
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99. Catholic Podcaster’s Forum
Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend hosts a conversation with experienced Catholic podcasters and social media experts on the topic of
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98. David C. Friend
Jim Friend welcomes his Uncle, David C. Friend, veteran, entrepreneur, author, banker, teacher, pastor, and now podcaster of the popular
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97. Return Home To The Eucharist
Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and cohost, Anna Vallez, for a panel discussion with three pastors who share their
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96. The evolving landscape of Diocesan Appeals
How have diocesan appeal changed since the start of the pandemic and how will diocesan professionals continue to adjust their
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95. Bishop Alfred Schlert: The Year of Real Presence
Bishop Alfred Schlert, Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, joins Jim Friend on today’s show. Bishop Schlert discusses growing up in the Lehigh
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