Posts by Bridget Richardson
North Dakota’s Secret Power w/ Monsignor Shea | Understanding Our Apostolic Age
What is the value of education today? Moreover, what is the value of a Catholic education? Monsignor James Shea, President of University of Mary in North Dakota, sits down with Dr. Chris Evans, Vice President of Academic Affairs for University of St. Thomas - Houston, to explore that very question.
They discuss their particular philosophies of education and how, despite current trends in higher education, both universities have found growth, reaching and surpassing their enrollment goals.
Finally, they discuss the important formation that happens in college and how it helps to prepare young adults for fruitful and fulfilling lives.
Monsignor James Patrick Shea, President of the University of Mary
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age | University of Mary
Catholic Ed for the Whole Life w/ Monsignor James Shea | Napa Institute Conference Series
Education, Passion and Social Service
Justo Garcia’s energy is unmatched. With everything he does, he brings so much passion. This includes teaching kickboxing at the Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center (The JAAC) at UST and his job as the Admissions Counselor for the Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies.
In this episode of BOLD, Justo talks to Isabel about his experience as a non-traditional student at UST, working in social services and his experience returning to UST. Originally from Nicaragua, he also shares about how going to college is a family experience and why he has dedicated his life to serving others.
The Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies is a two-year associate’s program that is doing game-changing work for the community. Learn more here.
Takeaways
- Justo emphasizes the importance of education and encourages others to pursue education to improve their personal and professional lives.
- Find your passion and integrate it into your work.
- The Kolbe School of Innovation is providing life-changing programs to non-traditional students.
Reflections
- Social service is a fulfilling way to give back. Find ways to serve your communities and make a positive impact.
- What are some ways that you can be better connected to your family?
- Consider how education, passion, and social service can all work together and how can they be integrated into your life?
Around the Halo: Season 2, Episode 13
It's on to episode 13 and we're talking AI, space and why "you can't see me."
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, Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure is the host. Regular guests are Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media, Bridget Richardson, Executive Producer of MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston, and Joel Stepanek, Chief Mission Officer for the National Eucharist Congress, author and speaker. Our special guest is the ATH undefeated Nick Sciarrapa, better known as @PappaSciarappa, the Director Of Youth Ministry at Saints John & Paul Roman Catholic Parish in Franklin Park, Penn.
Let's go!
Check out the topics:
2:07 Intros
7:02 You Can't See Me
17:15 Moon Juice
28:21 Fungus Amungus
39:13 Ban the Robots
51:23 Storming Chasing
1:01:25 A Winner is Named
Preparing Missionary Disciples w/ Dave Plisky of DeSales Media | Understanding Our Apostolic Age
How do we prepare people to have the skills and confidence they need to be missionary disciples, share their faith and invite others into it too? That has been the focus of Dave Plisky and DeSales Media. So they put together a questionnaire and asked people to evaluate their preparedness and identify ways they would like to develop their missionary skills. In this conversation Dave and Darnell Miller, Creative Director of MAX Studios at the University of St. Thomas - Houston, sit down and discuss the findings of that report.
Masculinity & Evangelization w/ Dcn. Michael Halbrook & Nick Meyer | Understanding Our Apostolic Age
Every year, in the 90 days leading up to Easter, the team at Exodus invite Catholic men across the world to deepen their spiritual life by participating in a challenge, Exodus 90, that draws men away from distractions in life - social media, video games and television amongst others - and prompts them to engage in a series of ascetic, spiritual and communal activities to transform their lives and deepen their relationship with God.
Darnell Miller, Creative Director at MAX Studios, sat down with Deacon Michael Halbrook, Exodus' COO, and Nick Meyer, Exodus' Head of Growth, to discuss the importance of understanding true masculinity and the importance of community and friendship.
The Beam in Our Eye w/ Sam Mazzarelli | Understanding our Apostolic Age
We must know our strengths and weaknesses before we can become better evangelists. At least that is the thesis behind the Catholic Leadership Institute's mission. In this episode, MAX Studios' Creative Director, Darnell Miller, sits down with Sam Mazzarelli, Vice President, Innovation and Development at Catholic Leadership Institute, to learn how they are working with parishes to identify their blind spots and help them better serve their community while preparing them to serve others.
Learn more about Sam Mazzarelli and Catholic Leadership Institute
The Art of Serving the Deaf Community w/ Fr. Sean Loomis | Understanding Our Apostolic Age
While in seminary, Fr. Sean Loomis, Chaplain Annunciation B.V.M Rectory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was approached and asked if he would be willing to learn American Sign Language and serve the Deaf community. He accepted and his since gone on to learn, understand and participate in their language and culture.
In this episode, Darnell and Fr. Loomis discuss the challenges that come with serving a new community and explore how the lessons Fr. Loomis learned in serving the Deaf community can be applied in any mission.
Accompanying Parents Through Loss w/ Kelly Breaux | Understanding our Apostolic Age
After losing a child of her own, Kelly Breaux realized there was not sufficient support in her church community. So she set out to create Red Bird Ministries, where she trains others, priests and lay alike, to accompany families through the struggles that come with miscarriage and loss of a child.
In the this conversation, Kelly shares her story of loss, why she believes it is important to empower the priests to accompany families and what she has learned in serving.
What Does it Mean to Live in an Apostolic Age w/ Jason Simon | Understanding Our Apostolic Age
We are in the midst of an Apostolic Age.
But what does that mean?
We headed to Dallas to attend The Evangelical Catholic's Conference: Priests for An Apostolic Age to find out. There we had the opportunity to talk to experts - lay and religious - about what it means to live in an apostolic age and how they are using their ministries to "Go Out" and reach people for Christ.
In this first episode we talk to Jason Simon, the President of The Evangelical Catholic, and organizer of this conference, about what it means to be in an apostolic age and why it is important to empower priests to develop new styles and tactics for outreach. We also discuss the fundamental shift of our understanding of parish life that needs to happen if we are going to prepare the laity to go out and evangelize.
Around the Halo: Season 2, Episode 10
Episode 10 is here!
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, Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure is the host. Guests are Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media, Darnell Miller, Creative Director of MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston, Joel Stepanek, Chief Mission Officer for the National Eucharist Congress, author and speaker. Our is special guest Fr. Victor, a priest at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Here are the chapters:
1:05 Intros
6:00 Joel Pandering
7:24 99 Luftballoons
14:24 State of Awkward
22:54 Darkness My Old Friend
31:44 Hogwarts Heresy
42:45 Unholy-Moley
54:40 The Big Game
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