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For Such a Time as This

A video series that engages thought leaders focus who focus on Catholic Social Teaching and social justice.

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A Legacy of Public Service

Judson W. Robinson III sits down with Larry Payne to discuss the role of the Urban League in Houston. They talk about Judson’s family legacy of service and new strategies for communities.

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Serving the Homebound

Host Larry Payne sits down with Kelly Glanding Woelfel, Director of Homebound Ministries at St. Theresa Catholic Church, to talk about how her experience serving the homebound and why important to reach out during the holidays.

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Dr. Nicole Walters

Equity in Education

Host Larry Payne talks with Dr. Nicole Walters, Dean, Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies, about equity in education. Walters outlines the importance of diversity and inclusion in education and how to practice it.

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Fr. Donald Nesti

Balancing Faith and Culture

Host Larry Payne sits down with long-time friend, Fr. Donald Nesti, CSSp, founder of the Center for Nesti Center for Faith and Culture to talk about his formation as a priest and starting the center.

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Russell Richard

Culture and the New Normal

Host Larry Payne talks with Russell Richard about his book, “Beyond Words: An Intersection of Philosophy, Inspiration and Poetry,” which is a reflection on the 2020 pandemic. They evaluate big moments and cultural shifts.

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Fr. Phil Lloyd

To Love and Serve the Lord

Host Larry Payne sits down with Fr. Phil Lloyd to talk about the pandemic and meeting Houston’s new Police Chief. Fr. Phil shares his pastoral mission to encourage others to be witnesses in their daily lives.

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Healing a Fractured Nation

Host Larry Payne talks with Dr. Chris Wolfe to talk about healing the political divide and the challenges and opportunities we have in the election of Joe Biden, the US’s second Catholic President.

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David Leslie

A Chapel of Hope

Host Larry Payne sits down with Executive Director David Leslie to discuss Rothko Chapel and how it helps in cultivating conversation, peace and hope in Houston and globally.

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Dr. Richard Ludwick

Educating Ethical Leaders

Larry Payne talks with Dr. Richard Ludwick about education, leadership and why now, more than ever, the responsibility to educate in truth and ethics lie in Catholic institutions.

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Dr. Eduardo Torres

We Need Ethical Leadership

Host Larry Payne speaks with Dr. Eduardo Torres about the need for ethical leadership on today’s society. Torres shares his first-hand accounts of transforming schools, districts and students lives.

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