Posts by Bridget Richardson
Bishops Ready to Lead Revival w/ Bishop Andrew Cozzens | Napa Institute Conference Series
Bishop Andrew Cozzens, bishop of the Diocese of Crookston, MN and Chairman of the National Eucharistic Revival, desires for all the Catholic faithful to know and understand the power of the Eucharist. He, and other United States bishops, are getting ready for the National Eucharistic Revival and it's three-year process of deepening our union to the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Bishop Cozzens sits down for a conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss the National Eucharistic Revival, why the bishops are enthusiastic for it and the need for a more profound understanding of the Eucharist and Mass in our church today.
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National Eucharistic Revival
Technology as a Tool for the Church w/ JM Boyd | Napa Institute Conference Series
If technology is a tool, how can the Church use that tool to leverage relationships, connect ministries and track the faith journey of the average parishioner? This was the question pondered by JM Boyd, CBO of Glass Canvas. That question led to the development of Tilma Platform, a tool that could help parishes and dioceses connect, track and enhance the spiritual journeys of the faithful.
Boyd sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of the University of St. Thomas - Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss the founding of Tilma Platform, how it works, but most importantly, why it is needed.
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Abandonment to Divine Will, or Learning How to Trust, or Jesus, I Trust in You
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Today we’re talking about trust - trusting your gut, trusting your call, and most importantly trusting in Christ.
Darnell begins with a story of frustration and resentment that is slowly transforming into a greater trust of God's will.
Then, we hear from Fr. Dat Hoang, a Vietnamese immigrant, priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and founding administrator of St. Faustina Catholic Church in Fulshear, TX. He shares the story of his lifelong desire to become a priest, his journey from Vietnam to the United States and the time he almost decided to leave his dream of being a priest.
Then in Who's that Saint, we explore the life of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, a nun and mystic whose visions of Christ, and journaling habit, has brought forward a powerful devotion in the divine mercy.
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Learn More about St. Faustina Kowalska
Protagonists of Change is a podcast that tells real stories from everyday people working to become Saints. Using music and sound effects to create vibrant soundscapes, this podcast is an immersive experience that draws the listener deeply into stories of joy, mercy and hope.
Hope in the Music Industry w/ Mario Costabile | Napa Institute Conference Series
Mario Costabile knows his way around the music industry. Costabile, Executive Director of Array of Hope, uses his knowledge of the Christian music scene, from his experience in Nashville and Los Angeles, to apply that to the Catholic space to create dynamic Christian concerts geared toward a Catholic audience. Array of Hope does so much more than just music too, focusing on high quality media to create a meaningful experience for viewers.
Costabile sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of the University of St. Thomas - Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss Costabile's background, the contemporary Christian music scene and its influence, where Costabile's team finds the talent for this work and how a university can foster this kind of musical talent.
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Around the Halo – S2: Ep. 2
Around the Halo is live in MAX Studios in Houston, TX again for episode 2!
Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.
In this episode, we've got three guests for you, but a lot of hilarity ensues! Producing and hosting is Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure. Guests are Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media and Bridget Richardson, Executive Producer of MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston.
Here are the chapters:
4:08 About Around the Halo
5:25 Queen Elizabeth & Monarchy
12:11 Brett Favre Scandal
17:55 Wrestling, UFC, Boxing or None?
23:17 Football is Back 2! Thoughts?
28:21 Buy or Sell: Halloween in September
36:27 Buy or Sell: Butter on Sandwiches
40:03 Buy or Sell: Lions Win on Sunday
42:31 Buy or Sell: Lakes are greater than Oceans
47:39 A Winner is Named
Supporting our Rising Stars
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In this episode of BOLD, Isabel Garcia talks to Dan Garcia, a UST Alum and Director of the Rising Stars Program. Garcia talks about his experience as a first generation college student at UST and why he thinks this job will be his last! Finally they talk about the Rising Stars Program and how this program is changing students' lives.
A Bold Vision for Catholic Education w/ Kyle Pietrantonio | Napa Institute Conference Series
What does the future of Catholic Education look like? That is what Kyle Pietrantonio, Executive Director of Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, set out to answer as he and a number of school presidents founded the DIA schools. What they crafted was a bold vision for 21st century educators, creating an extensive network of entrepreneurial and passionately Catholic educators seeking to challenge conventional thinking while striving for excellence in faith-first school communities across the country and the world.
Pietrantonio sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of the University of St. Thomas - Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss the role of evangelization within an educational setting and how a school can function as a "furnace of formation" for everyone involved.
Reclaiming Authentic Femininity w/ Leah Jacobson | Napa Institute Conference Series
While working as a campus minister, Leah Jacobson, Founder and CEO of The Guiding Star Project, recognized her desire to serve women and help them discover the beauty and joy of their femininity and understand the natural processes of their bodies. Now, 15 years later, Leah is leading a nonprofit re-defining the idea of wholistic women's healthcare.
Jacobson sits down with Bridget Richardson, Executive Producer of MAX Studios at the University of St Thomas-Houston, at the Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley, California. They discuss the need for challenging the status quo in mainstream women's healthcare and the implications and opportunities that have arisen after the overturning of Roe v Wade in the Supreme Court.
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Leah Jacobson
What We Tell Ourselves When No One Else is Listening
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This is an episode about internal dialogue, limiting beliefs and how Christ's love can set us free!
In our opening, Darnell Miller tells a story about juggling that isn't really a story about "juggling."
Then we sit down with Leah Darrow, a mother, speaker, author, coach and entrepreneur whose reversion to the Catholic faith has afforded her the opportunity to share Christ's love and mercy with others. This is not a story of her reversion though, this is a story about the internal work, the human development that she needed to challenge the limiting beliefs she held about herself. She also shares how doing the internal work led to her human development course, Power Made Perfect.
Finally, in Who's that Saint, we explore the life of Blessed Solanus Casey, a Capuchin priest who lived a life of heroic virtue serving the poor and the sick, and whose legacy still touches lives in Detroit today.
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Leah Darrow Instagram, @leah.darrow
Learn More about Blessed Solanus Casey
Protagonists of Change is a podcast that tells real stories from everyday people working to become Saints. Using music and sound effects to create vibrant soundscapes, this podcast is an immersive experience that draws the listener deeply into stories of joy, mercy and hope.
Around the Halo – Ep. 1 (Live) – Season 2 Begins!
It's Season 2 Baby! And we're doing it live ... again! Episode 1 of Around the Halo is live in MAX Studios in Houston, TX to kick off our second season. With a new look and the same treasured guests, you're in for some fun.
Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.
In this episode, producing the show (off camera) is Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure. Hosting the show is Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media. Guests include Darnell Miller, Creative Director of MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston, Matthew Marcolini, CFO of Little Flower Media, and Bobby Angel, Catholic writer, speaker and podcaster.
Here are the chapters:
9:51 Start the Show
11:26 Rules of Around the Halo
13:11 Introductions
15:30 Summer Glory Stories
23:50 Pumpkin Spiced Everything
29:48 Celebrity Conversions
40:26 Should Popes Retire
50:55 A.I. Content Creator
1:01:45 Rapid Fire Begins
1:02:14 Rings of Power
1:04:40 Football is Back
1:07:16 Delta Tweets
1:10:03 Pet a Lion
1:13:47 A Winner is Named
