Advancing Our Church: Recent Episodes
Jim Friend
With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of the Bitcoin Spot ETF in January 2024, Catholic institutions now have the opportunity to make Bitcoin part of their investment portfolio. Mark Yusko is a highly respected and sought-after voice on Bitcoin. He is a devoted Catholic, and he spoke at the 2022 Catholic Crypto Conference. Mark answers many questions CEOs of Catholic institutions need to be asking, like, What is the value of Bitcoin? How does it bring truth? How does it align with the Church’s values? What percentage of my portfolio should be in Bitcoin? Mark shares his personal journey in Bitcoin and discusses these questions in great detail during this interview. Whether you’re a “Bitcoin bull” or a “newbie” to this space, this conversation sheds light on the Bitcoin adoption that is happening worldwide.
Mark W. Yusko is the Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLC. Prior to forming Morgan Creek in 2004, Mr. Yusko was President, Chief Investment Officer and Founder of UNC Management Company, the Endowment investment office for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, from 1998 to 2004. Until 1998, Mr. Yusko was the Senior Investment Director for the University of Notre Dame Investment Office where he joined as the Assistant Investment Officer in October of 1993. Mr. Yusko is the President and Chairman of the Investment Committee of The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Foundation at the University of Notre Dame, and President and Head of Investment Committee of the Morgan Creek Foundation.
https://youtu.be/9BgrdRMQttERecorded April 2024Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Lisa Hough joins Jim Friend for an expansive conversation on a variety of Bitcoin topics, including social justice, national security, preserving energy that is unalterable, and Bitcoin’s compliance with our values as Catholics. She begins by giving an overview of the case for Bitcoin and offers some advice on how Catholic institutions can understand Bitcoin’s value and how it aligns with our faith. During the conversation, Lisa referred to the 2024 Bitcoin Policy Summitt, which took place in Washington, D.C., on April 9th, 2024. If you’re interested in learning more about Bitcoin, please join us for this conversation. Lisa stated during the conversation that she’s always happy to connect on LinkedIn and Twitter and help educate others about Bitcoin.
Lisa brings a background as a Commodities Trader and a unique perspective and expertise that drives the convergence of Energy and Bitcoin. Lisa’s knowledge of Bitcoin mining has earned her the respect of fellow professionals in the field, and she was recently acknowledged as a leader in Bitcoin by FORBES. Energy companies, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), wealth managers, family offices, universities, and industry symposiums frequently call on Lisa for guidance. They trust her insights and rely on her expertise when incorporating Bitcoin into their respective businesses.
Connect with Lisa on her website or find her on Twitter (X) or LinkedIn. We wish to thank Lisa for joining us on today’s show and sharing her time and expertise!
Watch the full video presentation of this conversationhttps://youtu.be/jQiKcIaZWlQRecorded April 2024Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Dave Baranowski rejoins Jim Friend for a conversation about working in parish Stewardship in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Dave discusses how parishes are working together to regionalize ministries and create more opportunities for all parishioners. As a result, parishes are becoming more creative, collaborative, and welcoming than ever before. Dave also talks about how he trains disciples (not volunteers) in parishes to use their gifts and shares some tips for supporting your pastor. We discuss all this and much more in this very informative conversation.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Dave, he also appeared on episode 23, episode 57, episode 75, and episode 76 of Advancing Our Church. Do you have a suggestion on a guest? Send Jim Friend an email or contact him on social media.
Watch the full video presentation of this conversationhttps://youtu.be/AUHKfaW-R5kRecorded: March 2024Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Fr. Allen Hoffa is on the Leadership team for Integrity Restored, a ministry to help restore the integrity of individuals, spouses, and families that have been affected by pornography and pornography addiction. In this episode, we learn more about how this ministry provides education, training, encouragement, and resources to break free from pornography, heal relationships, and assist parents in preventing and responding to pornography exposure, which is so devastating in the lives of our children. To learn more about this important ministry, please visit please visit https://integrityrestored.com/
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If you are struggling with this addiction or would like more information about Integrity Restored, you can reach Fr. Allen Hoffa at 610-207-3441 or frhoffa@integrityrestored.com
Watch the full video presentation of this conversationhttps://youtu.be/jcRXJW4Yz8ERecorded March 2024Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Will Murley is a Financial Advisor who specializes in helping Catholics make a holistic financial plan, give to charitable organizations, and invest according to USCCB guidelines. Will shares his experience of being a missionary and how he used to raise money. He also shares how he helps Catholic families choose investments that align with the Church’s teachings and values. Learn some of the common obstacles that Will sees to financial planning for Catholic families and how to overcome them and how he counsels families in making decisions about their philanthropy. Will is originally from Central Florida. After college, Will was a Catholic missionary and worked in ministry for four years. As a husband and father, Will enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and deepening his relationship with the Lord through his Catholic faith.
Disclaimer: Professionally, Will Murley is a Financial Advisor with Equitable Advisors, L.L.C., a broker-dealer and FINRA and S.I.P.C member firm. Will Murley is also an investment advisor representative with Equitable Advisors, L.L.C., an SEC-registered investment advisor, and an insurance agent with Equitable Network, L.L.C. It’s important for Will Murley to point out that his talk here today is/was not intended and should not be relied upon as a solicitation, recommendation, or offer of any insurance, investment, or other financial product or service, nor should any part of my presentation here today be relied upon as any form of financial advice.
Watch the full video presentation of this conversationhttps://youtu.be/26CnOFHzopoRecorded: February 2024Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Deacon Ed Shoener returns to Advancing Our Church to talk about how the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministry has grown over the past two years since we last met with Deacon Ed on AOC in Episode 110. Deacon Ed also speaks about his recent trip to the Vatican for the first Vatican-sponsored Catholic Mental Health Conference. The goal of Deacon Ed’s organization is to accompany people who struggle with mental health challenges so that they know that God has not forgotten them and that God’s Church is with them. Deacon Ed’s vision is that this ministry will be common in parishes across the United States and the world.
The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers was born out of a need for education, resources, and servant laymen and women to respond to mental health crises. Deacon Ed will share that he was inspired to join with other dedicated people to establish the Association after his daughter Katie died by suicide in 2016 after a long battle with bipolar disorder. The response to his daughter’s obituary made it clear to Deacon Shoener that there is a real need for the mental health ministry in the Church. Together with the ministry’s chaplain, Bishop John Dolan of the Diocese of San Diego, Catholic MHM has guided parishes through the process of creating a mental health ministry to provide spiritual support for those struggling with mental health issues, for their families, and for the entire parish community.
Watch the full video presentation of this conversationhttps://youtu.be/KB9iO10y8rADaily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Jim Friend is joined by Colleen Scariano, one of the founders of SoulCore, a movement born from the desire to nourish body and soul through prayer and core strengthening and functional movements. The story of SoulCore began with a devastating loss that led Colleen to a deeper devotion to the Blessed Mother and eventually to the conception of SoulCore. Jim and Colleen discuss the creation of SoulCore and the tremendous response they have received working with a variety of Catholic organizations and people of all ages. Learn more about how prayer, combined with movement can strengthen the mind, body and soul.
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Watch the full video presentation of this conversationhttps://youtu.be/7VhChAQi-xsFebruary 21, 2024Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
This is not a headline that we’re accustomed to seeing in Catholic Education; the “Diocese of Venice has grown Enrollment by 30%” in the past year. Fr. John Belmonte, S.J., Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Venice, has waiting lists at most of his schools, and now the diocese is planning for expansion. Fr. Jeff Putthoff, S.J. serves as a strategic consultant for the Diocese of Venice, and the two men have brought new innovation to Enrollment through technology, marketing, scholarships and meeting today’s generation of parents where they are through texting. Learn how their marketing system works and how Florida’s Tax Credit program plays a significant role through scholarships.
https://youtu.be/opqj4nVlzgkDaily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Gospel and Reflection.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
The report, Why Catholic Schools in Florida Are Growing: 5 Things to Know, aims to amplify the success of Florida’s Catholic schools and offer lessons for Catholic education everywhere. Lauren May and Ron Matus from Step Up for Students join Jim Friend on today’s episode to discuss this remarkable data and why Catholic Schools throughout the state of Florida are growing enrollment and expanding their mission. With the recent expansion of universal choice in multiple states, the time couldn’t be more right for Catholic schools to flourish.
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Watch the Video Presentation of the Episodehttps://youtu.be/I-4UXkcakmoRecorded September 2023Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
The back-to-school season was once filled with exciting anticipation as children embarked on a new learning adventure. However, in recent years, schools have become ground zero in an attempt to fundamentally transform America. Traditional academics, like reading, writing, and arithmetic, have been replaced with agenda-driven curricula to reform the values of our youth and less to provide them with the critical building blocks of a liberal education. California-based nonprofit organization Protect Our Kids (POK) is a coalition of parents, community leaders, attorneys, physicians, pastors, and teachers united in the belief that public schools today have co-opted education to advance ideological and political narratives. Join Katie McCarthy, Director of Marketing for Protect Our Kids, as she discusses a new document, “Back to School Questions Every Parent Should Know.”
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https://youtu.be/LojdtPkmx-QRecorded: September 2023Don’t miss our sponsor’s podcast: Changing Our World’s FORGING FORWARDDon’t miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you, nonprofit experts from around the country.
Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Today, we are joined by Rob Faughnan, CFRE, who will share some of his recent research on parish giving and some strategies to enhance offertory and increase engagement. Rob is a seasoned organizational leader with 20+ years of fundraising and operations management experience in the nonprofit sector. He is recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for managing effective major gifts, annual giving, and direct mail fundraising campaigns. Rob was recently the VP of Philanthropy at CommonSpirit Health Texas Division, where he managed all philanthropic and revenue activities across 16 hospitals and multiple Texas-based sites. He also introduced federal grant strategies generating $2.1 million and supplied major gift assistance, resulting in $2 million in philanthropic revenue. Rob is the former Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Colorado Springs. He is currently a Senior Consultant at the Giving Collaborative and the Principal at the Blue Philanthropy Project.
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https://youtu.be/1QaZ4L1l6Nw Recorded September 2023
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Jim Friend talks with Fr. Joe Laramie, S.J., National Director for the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. Fr. Joe became the national director in 2020. He lives in Milwaukee and travels widely to offer talks and retreats for this ministry. He is also a National Eucharistic Preacher for the Eucharistic Revival. Fr. Joe was ordained in 2011 and he previously taught at all-boys high schools in Kansas City and Colorado and served as a college campus minister in St. Louis. He also served at Mayan villages in Belize. He is featured on the Hallow app, EWTN, Busted Halo, and America magazine. Fr. Joe is the author of two books: "Love Him Ever More: a 9-Day Personal Retreat with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola [Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, 2022] and Abide in the Heart of Christ: a 10-Day Personal Retreat with St Ignatius Loyola, based on the Spiritual Exercises [ 2019].
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https://youtu.be/NC6VgpzCvEo Recorded: July 2023
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Join Jim Friend and this expert panel for a conversation about giving to Catholic parishes, dioceses, and other organizations. Our panel includes Bevin C. Kennedy, Cabinet Secretary, Development and Communications for the Diocese of Manchester, Joseph M. Gillmer, CFRE® CSPG CAP, Executive Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC and Scott Whitaker, Secretariat Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Austin. The panel discusses giving to their Diocesan Appeals/Catholic entities/Catholic Schools, losing donors, IRA Distributions, Major Gifts, Donor Advised Funds, using Artificial intelligence (AI) in Development, and much more.
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https://youtu.be/c5byvEhp9zo Recorded July 2023
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
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On today's show, Brian Crimmins and our host, Jim Friend, discuss the recent Giving USA 2023 report. The two discuss why philanthropy and the number of donors in 2022 is down from the previous year and what can be done about it. Join this discussion for insights on how religious and nonprofit leaders can take action to be successful in fundraising in 2023. Brian and Jim discuss relationship building, some macroeconomic factors, and even how Ai is currently being used in Development Offices.
Brian Crimmins is the Chief Executive Officer at Changing Our World, Inc. and the Global Managing Partner of ONE HUNDRED. He is a frequent contributor to publications covering the nonprofit sector. Brian has been invited to speak around the world on Catholic Philanthropy, Catholic Education and social impact. Brian is a global leader in social impact. He is a popular public speaker with the world’s foremost speaking agency, the Washington Speakers Bureau. Brian is also the author of The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges.
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https://youtu.be/pgzd8M7f3Fg Recorded: July 17, 2023
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Published: August 7, 2023
Join us for a discussion about the relationship between Development and Communications. How do we optimize those roles to work in unison toward the goals of your nonprofit organization? Join Jim and Jennifer Melville Trefelner, APR, CPRC, the Director of Communications and Development for the Diocese of Palm Beach. Jennifer has been a guest on Advancing Our Church many times over the years. She brings a unique perspective and tremendous experience to this conversation. Check out Jennifer's full bio here. This conversation was recorded on July 10th, 2023.
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https://youtu.be/FFRiOpmNHzo Recorded: July 10, 2023
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Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: May 14, 2023
Today we welcome Katie Boller Gosewisch, the Executive Director of the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking, which was founded in 2013 by a group of Catholic Sisters who were committed to ending human trafficking and supporting survivors. They’ve created a national network of resources and support made up of 110 congregations of women religious and another 70+ individuals and groups spread throughout the United States. They are also a member of a much larger global network, Talitha Kum, which is an international network of consecrated life working to end human trafficking.
Katie brings over 20 years of experience and great skill to her role, having served as the Executive Director for two Minnesota-based nonprofits: Living at Home Network and WeCab, both of which focused on serving vulnerable populations with important access to resources like transportation, safe and affordable housing, and medical care. I think you’ll find during this conversation that Katie is a committed and vision-driven professional. She holds a Master of Arts in Systematic Theology from St. John’s University and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and History from St. Mary’s University.
During the show, Katie shares about the Bark App, which monitors text messages, YouTube, emails, and 30+ different social networks for potential safety concerns, so busy parents can save time and gain peace of mind.
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https://youtu.be/WcGKcz-DOa8 Recorded May 11, 2023
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: May 01, 2023
Today we will be talking about Evangelization with our special guest Tom Quinlan. As Catholics, we are called to spread the Good News of the Gospel and share the love of Christ with others. This is what evangelization is all about, and it’s a crucial aspect of our faith. Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of evangelization, calling on all Catholics to be missionary disciples and to go out to the peripheries to share the joy of the Gospel. But what does evangelization mean, and how can we do it effectively in our modern world? In this episode, we’ll explore these questions and more as we discuss the vital role of evangelization in the Catholic Church. In this episode, one resource that Tom discusses is Divine Renovation. Here is a link to their ministry.
Tom Quinlan has served in parish, diocesan, and national catechetical leadership roles for nearly 30 years. He has served on Catholic boards: National Conference for Catechetical Leadership, Paulist Evangelization Ministries, and now, Alpha in a Catholic Context. He has spoken in dioceses and conferences throughout the country, including at Franciscan University and the LA Religious Education Congress. Tom is the author of three books, two on the Eucharist and one on catechetical leadership (Excellence in Ministry: Best Practices for Successful Catechetical Leadership). His style strives to bring spirituality, theological reflection, and pastoral application into synergy. He lives in the Des Moines (Iowa) area with his wife and two boys, where he directs the St. Joseph Evangelization Center and serves 24 parishes in the region. Tom welcomes hearing from Church leaders and can be contacted through LinkedIn or via email.
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https://youtu.be/2rihqiKDfBk
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: April 10, 2023
We’re pleased to have Dr. Laura Sicola on the podcast this week because communication is a common thread in the work of Advancing Our Church. Laura talks with us about communicating through storytelling, using common and accessible language with our audiences, and she touches on crisis communications. Laura also speaks about the importance of aligning our verbal messaging with our nonverbal cues, how to motivate and mobilize a board through your meetings (telling the story of the numbers), what vocal fry is, tips on Lectoring, tonality, the importance of using the right microphone and much more.
Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. Laura is the founder of Vocal Impact Productions in Philadelphia, PA, and is known for her coaching and live on-camera training that turns executives into confident, inspiring leaders, whether on stage, on camera or just on the phone in order to get the results they want and make a positive, lasting impact. Check out Laura’s podcast “Speaking to Influence” on iTunes, YouTube or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.
Vocal Impact Productions: https://speakingtoinfluence.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola/Twitter: @laurasicola
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https://youtu.be/D6f3jwosUjM Recorded: March 20, 2023
Don’t miss Changing Our World’s FORGING FORWARDDon’t miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you nonprofit experts from around the country who are leading through the COVID-19 crisis.
Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: March 26, 2023
We welcome Andy Lesnefsky, the President of Vagabond Missions, a national organization that shares the Gospel with inner-city teens by equipping young adults to serve as Catholic missionaries. Since 2018, Vagabond Missions has quadrupled its footprint by opening missions in 4 new cities. Vagabond has staff serving inner-city teenagers in Pittsburgh, Wichita, Steubenville, Mobile, Oklahoma, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, and Greenville, NC.
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https://youtu.be/YCKIPKAJh6g Recorded March 7, 2023
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: March 12, 2023
A partnership between ACS Technologies and Villanova University’s Center for Church Management in the Villanova School of Business examined the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on church giving. With over 1000 U.S. Catholic parishes participating nationwide, the findings were revealing. Join Jim Friend and ACS Technologies’ Terry Poplava to learn about the far-reaching implications for our Church. For more information, download the full report.
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Recorded: February 15, 2023
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: February 26, 2023
Jim Friend speaks with Dr. Matthew Whelan, the ninth president of Caldwell University and the first male lay president in Caldwell’s history. Prior to joining Caldwell, Dr. Whelan served as Vice President for University Enrollment Strategy and Relationship Development at Stony Brook University, where he held a variety of key leadership roles in undergraduate and graduate admissions, financial aid, registrar, enrollment management, student services, fundraising, facilities and, strategic planning for several campuses. President Whelan has expansive experience leading administrative and faculty teams at Catholic and public higher education institutions, including St. John’s University, Hofstra University, William Paterson University, and Mercyhurst College.
Dr. Whelan has held a number of positions on national higher education boards and associations; he has presented nationally and internationally on issues impacting higher education, coached a women’s soccer team to an NCAA Division II Final Four appearance, and taught graduate students in higher education administration. He holds a master’s degree from William Paterson University and a doctorate in educational leadership from Dowling College in Shirley, New York. Today, we’ll talk about his native home of Denville, New Jersey, where he grew up in a family of eight children. Dr. Whelan and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters and a three-year-old border collie named Lucy.
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https://youtu.be/RdDMTQERFYc Recorded February 10, 2023
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Published: February 12, 2023
Jim Friend speaks with David Savage, Executive Director of The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church through faith, energy, and financial resources. In this role, David leads the organization’s focus on addressing Pope Francis’ priorities to build the Church, educate and prepare leaders, and care for the most vulnerable people, young and old, around the world. Dave brings his business acumen and, most notably, his passion for his Catholic faith to this critical mission. Founded in 1988, the Papal Foundation has awarded more than $190 Million in grants and scholarships to underserved communities and dioceses worldwide.
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
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https://youtu.be/FA8U4h4iFHY Recorded January 31, 2023
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Published: January 29, 2023
An increasingly post-Christian world is forcing parishes to re-envision how they “make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19). Jim Friend speaks with Susan Windley-Daoust, theologian and director of missionary discipleship for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester in southern Minnesota, who provides a roadmap to pastors and parish staff to make sense of it all through her new book, The Four Ways Forward, Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World. The book describes how Pastors and lay leadership must pivot to building up mission-first parishes equipped to proclaim the Gospel to those who have not heard it — all while the numbers of practicing Catholics fall with increasing speed.
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https://youtu.be/AUumGn_ejWg Recorded: January 16, 2023
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Published: January 17, 2023
The Saint John Vianney Center (SJVC) brings 76 years of service to Catholic Clergy, Consecrated Men and Women Religious, and Clergy of other Christian denominations worldwide. David Shellenberger, President, and CEO, joins Jim Friend to discuss how SJVC helps to identify and navigate the areas of stress and anxiety, emotional and addiction concerns, spiritual struggles, and health and medical needs of their clients. SJVC has created programs that provide the accompaniment and tools to inspire, heal, renew and restore a person’s physical, behavioral, and spiritual well-being to live a healthy lifestyle and an effective ministry. Jim Friend also explains in this episode that he has joined the team at SJVC as their new Director of Mission Advancement. This episode launches a new year and a new era for our podcast, and we hope you will join us on this journey.
On our next show: The Four Ways Forward: Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World with the author, Susan Windley-Daoust
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
About David ShellenbergerDavid Shellenberger, RN, BSN, serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Saint John Vianney Center. In this role, he works to increase awareness of SJVC’s prevention and educational services, as well as its assessment and behavioral health treatment programs.
David served as Chief Operating Officer at SJVC since 2014 and has worked at the center since 2008. Previously, he was the Chief Nursing Officer responsible for all clinical practice and medical care performed by the nursing department. Past positions also included Infection Control and Patient Safety Officer and Director of the Complex Extended Stay Program. David helped develop the weight management and wellness program at the Saint John Vianney Center which assists residents with weight loss and healthy living through diet, education, treatment, and emotional and spiritual support. David also provides workshops for SJVC as part of our outreach services. Topics include Stress Management, Health, Wellness and Weight Management. He has over 15 years of administrative experience in various healthcare settings, including Beaumont at Bryn Mawr in Bryn Mawr, PA, and HCR Manor Care in Pottstown, PA. David received his BSN from York College of Pennsylvania and maintains his RN license through the State of Pennsylvania.
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https://youtu.be/NUtQ6Q1BuX8 Recorded: Friday, January 13, 2023
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Published: December 20, 2022
On our last episode of 2022, Jim Friend speaks with Richard Lanahan, the Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Metuchen. Rich’s broad experience includes development in Higher Education, Catholic Parishes, schools, and healthcare institutions. In the Diocese of Metuchen, Rich oversees the Bishop’s Annual Appeal and assists parishes with Capital Campaigns, feasibility studies, and increased offertory programs. Rich is also building a planned giving program for the Diocese. Just prior to joining the Diocese of Metuchen, Rich worked for King’s College in Wilkes Barre, PA, as a Major Gifts Officer.
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December 04, 2022
Today, Jim Friend is joined by John Matthew Knowles, J.D., a business development strategist and advancement executive who serves as Executive Director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference, or DFMC, and President of the Catholic Finance Association. In addition to these leadership roles, John serves on boards of directors, task forces, and advisory councils for several national Catholic organizations while also advising several Catholic philanthropists and families confidentially and informally. He is the host of the Faith and Finance Forum podcast/YouTube show, available on all streaming apps and platforms. John holds a B.A. from Western Michigan University, a J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law, and a Fellowship Certificate in Leadership, also from Michigan State University. John lives in Saucon Valley, Pennsylvania, with Jennifer, his wife of 14 years, daughter Rosemary (aged 4), and Luke Abraham (aged 1).
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https://youtu.be/qVuB_etAPkg Recorded November 30, 2022
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Published: November 14, 2022
Healing and renewing our Church is the goal of the National Eucharistic Congress, headed by the new Executive Director, Tim Glemkowski. The Church has been rocked with scandal, division, disease, and doubt, but now the bishops plan to confront these challenges by reminding everyone that Jesus is present and more powerful than the storm. Join Changing Our World‘s, Jim Friend to learn how we can heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world.
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https://youtu.be/3m9Ai4fl4c8 Recorded: August 12, 2022
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Published: November 01, 2022
Join Brian Crimmins, CEO of Changing Our World, and Nathan Chappell, Senior VP of AI at DonorSearch, authors of the new book Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges as they share a startling analysis of the changing nature of generosity in America and why its decline threatens to end the modern non-profit era. The Generosity Crisis demonstrates that if we do not change course, in fewer than 50 years- we could live in a world where inequality has never been as stark or as dangerous. Our relationship with Christ and our good Stewardship is the only antidote to isolation in a fallen world. Join us for a conversation about enabling radical connections with donors that invite them to help us tackle our Church’s most intractable problems.
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Brian CrimminsBrian is the Chief Executive Officer of Changing Our World, where he is responsible for the overall management, success, and growth of our firm. Brian has personally provided counsel to countless Catholic clients over the past 25 years. Brian oversees all aspects of Changing Our World’s service lines, including Nonprofit Services, Corporate, Research & Analysis, and Communications. Brian has extensive experience designing and building strategic initiatives that enable nonprofits and corporations to achieve their philanthropic goals. He is often called upon to speak at conferences regarding the philanthropic landscape and current trends in philanthropy. Brian has also mentored students from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. He serves on the Board of Chaminade High School and is Vice Chair of the Board of the Institute for Catholic Schools at St. John’s University. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University and an MBA in Marketing Management from St. John’s Tobin School of Business.
Nathan ChappellNathan is a thought leader, public speaker, writer, and one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy. He is the Senior Vice President of DonorSearch, leading the research and development efforts dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence to help nonprofits harness actionable insights from big data. In 2018, Nathan presented the first TEDx talk on the topic of artificial intelligence and the future of generosity. In 2019 Nathan was listed as one of the Top 100 Influencers in Philanthropy. In 2021, he founded Fundraising.Ai as a member-centric collaboration with a focus on data ethics, data equality, privacy and security, and sustainability. Nathan holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from the University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from the University of Cambridge, and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT.
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https://youtu.be/de9Dnn5jx1A Recorded: October 19, 2022
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October 17, 2022
Today we are talking about #cryptocurrency, an evolving topic that is more and more relevant to our world and our Church. Join Changing Our World’s Jim Friend and his guest, Matthew Pinto, the host and founder of the Catholic Crypto Conference. Matt is conducting the conference on November 17/18 at the Valley Forge Sheraton in PA. Matt discusses how businesses use crypto, Web3, and Blockchain technology and what relevance this has for our Church. This podcast is the perfect discussion for those who are new to crypto.
About the Conference
The Catholic/Crypto Conference 2022 will be held on November 17/18 at the Valley Forge Sheraton in Pennsylvania. The conference will bring together Catholic thought leaders, technologists, crypto enthusiasts, and evangelists-at-heart for two full days of seminars, Meet-ups, strategy sessions, networking, and fun. The goal is to help individual Catholics and Church leaders understand the future…today. The conference is for those both new to crypto and those who are fully immersed in it. Addressing topics such as blockchain, Bitcoin, Web 3.0, NFTs, and the metaverse, conference speakers will educate on technological developments that will affect Catholics and all of humanity—and then will focus on how they can ultimately serve the Church and the Common Good.
Matthew Pinto
Matthew Pinto is the Founder and leader of this new conference. He has been at the forefront of multiple Catholic initiatives since the early 1990s. In 1998 he founded Ascension Press (Ascension), leading the Catholic publisher and media outlet to global prominence until 2021. Pinto is the founder of The Genesis Group, the creator of the Catholic Crypto Conference, and a co-founder of the Theology of the Body Institute, Envoy Magazine, The Maximus Group, and CatholicExchange.com. Matt has also authored or co-authored more than a dozen Catholic books and educational resources. Matt is a founding member of the Catholic Marketing Network (CMN), a recipient of the Outstanding Catholic Leadership Award from the Catholic Leadership Institute, and has served on multiple boards. He and his wife, Maryanne reside with their children in suburban Philadelphia.
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https://youtu.be/ZntQff1fIUg Recorded October 12, 2022
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Published: October 03, 2022
This week we welcome Tom Smith, Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Newark. Tom began this new role in October 2021 and is enjoying being back in his home diocese. Tom and Jim discuss his role in the diocese, working with Cardinal Tobin, and how his parishes have been moving forward during these challenging economic and turbulent times in our world. Tom is a model of good stewardship and a very experienced Development professional and he offers some great advice for working through these challenges. Tom and Jim conducted this interview in person in Tom’s office in Newark, New Jersey. We think you will enjoy their conversation.
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Published: September 20, 2022
We are currently experiencing the “Great Transfer of Wealth,” and over the next few decades, financial experts predict that between $40 trillion and $140 trillion will be passed from one generation to the next. Up to one-third of this wealth will be transferred to nonprofits through planned giving. We are joined today by Renée Underwood, CFRE, the Chief Development Officer for the Diocese of Fort Worth’s Advancement Foundation who will share advice and her experience with facilitating Planned Gifts for Parishes and her Diocese. This episode was recorded on July 29, 2022.
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About Renée Underwood, CFRE, has served in stewardship, development, and Catholic foundation management roles for dioceses since 2009. As Chief Development Officer of the Diocese of Fort Worth Advancement Foundation, she has responsibility for annual and planned giving, endowment funds and capital campaigns. The current Region X Board Representative to the International Catholic Stewardship Council, Renée has extensive board experience for nonprofit organizations. She currently serves on the executive committees of Lone Star Council Charitable Gift Planners, Fort Worth Metro Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Fort Worth Serra Club, and the Southwestern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Prior to her nonprofit career, Renée served in advertising, marketing and executive management roles. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University, an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas and has completed additional graduate studies toward a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans. Renée is a widow, a mother of two sons, a grandmother of three and a spiritual director.
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https://youtu.be/14YWo2yYO4s Recorded July 29, 2022
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Published: July 13, 2022
Today we are joined by the team of the Xavier Society for the Blind. Xavier provides the Word of God, Roman Catholic teaching, literature, spiritual and inspirational material to the blind and visually impaired. They provide these services to persons of any faith in whatever format best meets their needs at no charge. Xavier works to explore ways to make this material more accessible to the widest possible audience of those in need.
Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend is joined by Malachy Fallon, Executive Director and Aisling Redican, Fundraising and Communications Manager.
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https://youtu.be/ltyRTW8sd0g Recorded on June 24, 2022
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Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin have authored the new book, Catholic Leadership for Civil Society, to provide a guide to authentic lay Catholic leadership. The book challenges the laity to take on leadership roles in the secular world. Join Changing Our World’s Jim Friend and his guests for this thoughtful conversation about the role of lay leadership in our Church today.
About the Book
Catholic Leadership is not meant to be lived out exclusively within the confines of the Catholic faith community. Instead, serves mainly as a guiding force that illuminates every aspect of secular society with the Truth of the Gospel. The book explains why lay Catholic professionals have a unique responsibility and privileged opportunity to influence the world for Christ. It’s not an optional prerogative, but their duty as baptized children of God. The authors explain that chance and coincidence are not compatible with the Catholic faith. If God has blessed some lay Catholics with a professional career, then their career must obligatorily become those Catholics’ field of mission. Ultimately, this book explores specific fields and concrete ways to carry out Catholic leadership for civil society.
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Published: June 13, 2022
In late February, Vinea Research administered an online survey to a sample of more than 1,500 self-identified Catholics who went to Mass at least once per year. The results of the survey included both positive and negative outcomes for Catholics, with one of the significant negative outcomes being that in-person Mass attendance has decreased and is not expected to be back to pre-pandemic levels by the summer of 2022. Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and his special guest, Hans Plate, the Founder and President of Vinea Research, as they discuss this important research and the implications for our Church.
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https://youtu.be/TAx_2PKLCWw Recorded May 25, 2022
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Published: May 23, 2022
We are joined by Emmy Nominated Journalist Natalie Brunell a leading advocate for Bitcoin and the host of the popular podcast Coin Stories (YouTube link) where she interviews leaders in the Bitcoin space. Before turning her career towards Bitcoin full-time, Natalie was an Emmy-nominated senior news correspondent and investigative journalist. Natalie most recently hosted several panels and discussions at the 2022 Bitcoin conference in Miami. In this show, we talk about the origin of Bitcoin, what Natalie sees as the future, and why so many believe that we can fix our world by fixing the money. Today’s show is not intended to be financial advice. Follow Natalie on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram and find the Coin Stories podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.
Additional Bitcoin resources suggested by Jim:
These are some additional resources that Jim Friend has used to learn more about Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency space.
Invest Answers (YouTube link) hosted by James Mullarney.
The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking (Amazon Link) is a book written by Saifedean Ammous and discussed on today’s show
The Mark Moss Show, (Website link) hosted by Mark Moss
Bitcoin Magazine (Website link)
The World Debt Clocks (Website link)
Do you have a suggestion for a resource to share with our community? Drop a comment below.
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https://youtu.be/2QGpEloKx1o Recorded May 12, 2022
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Published: May 09, 2022
Are you looking for some expert Development advice as you begin your planning for the next fiscal year? Join us for this conversation on major/planned giving, annual fund, donor stewardship, and, much more. This Catholic Philanthropy Roundtable is hosted by Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend with special guests William M. McLean, Jr., Chief Development Officer, Archdiocese of Hartford and Interim Executive Director for The Hartford Bishops’ Foundation, David Mehr, MA, Special Ministry Campaign Director & Senior Executive Philanthropic Coach, Archdiocese of Denver, Mary Doorley Simboski ACFRE, Managing Director, Changing Our World, Fred J. Roberts, Director of Development for Catholic Education, Catholic Community Foundation of Cleveland, and Kelli Hirsch, Major Gifts Officer, Archdiocese of Denver.
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https://youtu.be/xTyR1xXsSNs
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Published: April 28, 2022
Mercy School For Special Learning joins AOC as we celebrate Autism Awareness Month. Mercy’s mission is unique as one of the few Catholic schools in our country that provides a Catholic education for children and young adults. The staff at Mercy afford their students the best opportunity to reach their utmost potential. Mercy’s mission is the embodiment of the Catholic Church’s doctrinal teaching on the Gospel and the sanctity of human life.
Jim Friend welcomes Beth Grys, Principal, Mark Napierkowski, Director of Development and Chris Birkhead, a longtime Mercy Board Member to this conversation. Learn more about Mercy by visiting their website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages.
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https://youtu.be/yO6ZdVnGp6s Recorded April 20, 2022
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Published: April 11, 2022
Join us for a conversation with Kailash Duraiswami on the evolving landscape of using technology in the New Evangelization. Kailash is a technology entrepreneur, most recently in the Artificial Intelligence space as the founder of Pantenix. Pantenix is an artificial intelligence platform that automates manual data entry for financial services companies through computer vision. Pantenix was acquired by financial services software provider Orion Advisor Solution in Spring 2021. He is now a co-founder of Fidei, a technology startup providing software for consumers with Catholic values starting with email. Learn more about Fidei. Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend for an informative conversation.
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Published: March 30, 2022
Today we celebrate Catholic Sisters Week by hearing the vocation story of Sister Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, Ph.D., the Associate Vice President, Program Operations, and Head of Catholic Sisters at the Conrad Hilton Foundation. Sr. Jane is a member of the Institute of the Little Sisters of Saint Francis, Kenya. She provides leadership and direction of the Hilton Foundation’s Program Department operations budget, contracts, consultant management, and policy implementation. She also contributes to the Foundation’s strategic planning.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Sr. Jane was the executive director of the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), where she implemented many programs by working closely with leadership conferences, major superiors, religious congregations and institutes, twenty-three partner colleges and universities in the United States and Africa, and major foundations. Sr. Jane has taught extensively at the undergraduate and graduate levels and has a breadth of teaching and administrative experience from leading a high school in Kenya and as a leader of women’s organizations. She is the author and editor of two books and serves as a contributing writer for the Global Sisters Report, and her peer-reviewed articles have been published in national and international journals. Sr. Jane holds a Ph.D. in human development from Marywood University, a Master of Arts degree from Saint Bonaventure University, and a Bachelor of Education from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Today we’re Celebrating Catholic Sisters Week, a national celebration of Catholic sisters because they shine a light on mission and spirituality while building community together.
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Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: March 16, 2022
Julianne Stanz joins Jim Friend to discuss her new book, Braving the THIN Places. A “thin place” is where God’s grace is waiting to happen. Your thin place might be an important threshold, a soul friend, a fresh chapter in your own life story, a painful secret or fear, or a time of hardship. Whatever the circumstance, a thin place is where God and humanity meet in a mysterious way. These moments open us to places of rawness and beauty. When we enter into a thin place, something seems to break open inside us, and words are inadequate to describe what we are experiencing. In these moments, we feel a sense of breakthrough as we break free of the ordinary and experience the extraordinary amid our daily lives. For more information about Julianne, her book, and where she will be presenting next, please visit her website.
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https://youtu.be/sctJdjKwQpI Recorded: March 6, 2022
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: February 28, 2022
Join Clark Bartram and Jim Friend for a conversation about health, fitness, and spirituality. Clark Bartram is an inspirational Christian, professional fitness model, published fitness writer, and ISSA Master Personal Trainer from Ohio. He is well-known as an online trainer and TV fitness show host. Most recently, Clark has made it his personal mission to help men over 50 live healthier lives through the creation of CBX Nation, an online coaching service for men with over 10,000 members. For more information on Clark’s program, you can view the video he mentions on the six-week solution and men who have experienced this program here. You can find download his App, join his Facebook page, or follow him on Instagram.
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https://youtu.be/k1iqBule4SY Recorded: February 22, 2022
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: December 21, 2021
On August 6, 2021, Bishop Koenig, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, announced Ms. Sheila O’Hagan McGirl, CFRE, would take the reigns as the new Director of Development for the diocese. On today’s show, Changing Our World’s Jim Friend talks with Sheila about her career path to this new role and how God guided Sheila and her family each step of the way. Sheila shares her focus for the office and her focus to serve this mission.
Sheila O’Hagan McGirl, CFRE
Ms. McGirl comes to the Diocese of Wilmington from the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal in Philadelphia, where she was Senior Director of Institutional Advancement. Prior to that, she served the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey as Associate Director of Development. She also held positions in the Camden Diocese’s Family Life and Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry offices, as well. Ms. McGirl holds degrees in Business Administration from Gloucester County College and Liberal Studies from Rowan University. She serves as Founder and Chairperson of the Board of the Catholic Business Network of South Jersey and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Planned Giving Association, International Catholic Stewardship Conference, and Board of the Irish American Building Society. She is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).
Diocese of Wilmington
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington was established in 1868 and comprises 56 parishes, 18 missions and 27 schools serving the State of Delaware and the nine counties of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. There are over 240,000 Catholics in the diocese. Information about the diocese is available at www.cdow.org.
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: December 05, 2021
The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers was born out of a need for education, resources, and servant laymen and women to respond to mental health crises. On today’s show, Jim Friend interviews the organization’s President, Deacon Ed Shoener of the Diocese of Scranton. Deacon Ed will share that he was inspired to join with other dedicated people to establish the Association after his daughter Katie died by suicide in 2016 after a long battle with bipolar disorder. The response to his daughter’s obituary made it clear to Deacon Shoener that there is a real need for the mental health ministry in the Church. Together with the ministry’s chaplain, Bishop John Dolan of the Diocese of San Diego, Catholic MHM has guided parishes through the process of creating a mental health ministry to provide spiritual support for those struggling with mental health issues, for their families and for the entire parish community.
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https://youtu.be/IhizH5Y2OyM Recorded on November 16, 2021
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Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: November 15, 2021
In celebration of Vocation Awareness Week, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend invited Fr. Michael Zimmerman, who currently serves as assistant Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Boston and as an adjunct Scripture Professor at St. John’s Seminary. With the heart of a teacher, Fr. Michael was inspired to create a systematic discernment program for young men drawing from the wisdom that he received as part of his own formation. During the pandemic lockdown in May 2020, Fr. Michael scripted 27 episodes which are now part of a video series called Scivias. Filmed in a way that captures many of Fr. Michael’s own interests, such as rock climbing, track and field, art, drawing, and of course, the city of Boston. Fr. Michael hopes others can identify with his journey and recognize how pursuing God’s plan for their lives will fulfill their greatest desires.Scivias
Know the Ways of the Lord is a one-of-a-kind video series that serves as a vocational discernment guide for men considering the priesthood. The series is written and narrated by Fr. Michael Zimmerman, Assistant Director of the Office of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Boston. Designed to help young men recognize how pursuing God’s plan for their lives will fulfill their greatest desires, the 27-episode series was released in April 2021.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT SCIVIAS
“Thank you Father, this series has really helped me discern.”
“These videos are great. Thank you, and keep up the good work.”
“I am now exactly 10 years into my priesthood, praise be to God. I loved your video and will be looking forward to more. Subscribed!”
“I am a teen who’s leaving high school next year, and I hope this series will help with my discernment. Thank you!”
Watch the video presentation of this discussion
https://youtu.be/BZc72N72v94 Recorded: November 5, 2021
Don’t miss Changing Our World’s FORGING FORWARDDon’t miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you nonprofit experts from around the country who are leading through the COVID-19 crisis.
Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: November 10, 2021
What are your year-end giving strategies? How will you close the calendar year and capitalize on the giving season? Jim Friend is joined by Lisa Quist, the new Executive Director of Mission Support and Chief Development Officer for the Franciscan Friars of Atonement. As the Executive Director, Lisa provides strategic leadership for their comprehensive multichannel fundraising program, which generates revenue that supports the ministries of the Friars. Prior to joining the Friars, Lisa served as the Chief Development Officer of the Edmundite Missions located in Selma, Alabama, where she led all of their philanthropic strategies that supported the Mission’s transformative life-saving and life-changing programs. Lisa is relatively new to her role, and she also discusses what to focus on first as a new Development Director. Please join us for this informative discussion.
Watch the video presentation of this discussion.
https://youtu.be/hLeEINjnC-Y
Don’t miss Changing Our World’s FORGING FORWARDDon’t miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you nonprofit experts from around the country who are leading through the COVID-19 crisis.
Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”
Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin’s Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Published: November 01, 2021 This week we travel back to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to talk with Michelle Brown, the
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Published: October 24, 2021 Catholic Healthcare Systems serve a unique mission in the community, and never has the mission been
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Published: October 19, 2021 The Permanent Diaconate is a vital support to parish ministry. The Church calls men to serve
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Published: October 12, 2021 Father Christopher Walsh, Pastor of Saint Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church in Philadelphia, joins this week’s
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Published: October 05, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend speaks with Fr. Jim McDermott, SJ, a Jesuit priest, writer, and
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Published: September 26, 2021 How has the pandemic impacted Stewardship for Catholic organizations? What strategies are Catholic leaders implementing to
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Published: September 19, 2021 In December 2020, Dan Cellucci, CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute, offered a compelling talk entitled
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Published: September 10, 2021 Join Jim Friend as we celebrate the 100th Episode of Advancing Our Church with his special
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Published: July 19, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend hosts a conversation with experienced Catholic podcasters and social media experts
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Published: June 20, 2021 Jim Friend welcomes his Uncle, David C. Friend, veteran, entrepreneur, author, banker, teacher, pastor, and now
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Published: June 15, 2021 Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and cohost Anna Vallez for a panel discussion with three
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Published: June 10, 2021 How have diocesan appeals changed since the start of the pandemic, and how will diocesan professionals
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Published: June 01, 2021 Bishop Alfred Schlert, Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, joins Jim Friend on today’s show. Bishop Schlert discusses growing
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Published: May 26, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Fr. Thomas Dailey, the inaugural John Cardinal Foley Chair of
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Published: May 18, 2021 We are pleased to welcome Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D., Shepherd of the Archdiocese of Hartford,
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Published: May 05, 2021 On today’s show, Jim Friend interviews Patrick Markey, the former Executive Director of the Diocesan Fiscal
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Published: March 22, 2021 Our guest today is Mark Conzemius, President of the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota.
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Published: March 08, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend talks with Cande de Leon, Executive Director of the Office for
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Published: March 02, 2021 Advancing Our Church visits the beautiful state of California again this week through a conversation with
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Published: February 22, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend interviews Nancy Padberg, President & CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, a
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Published: February 17, 2021 2020 forced us to reimagine many of our longstanding fundraising best practices, from major gifts to
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Published: February 10, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend interviews Fr. Frank S. Donio, S.A.C., D.Min., Director of the Catholic
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Published: January 31, 2021 Happy Catholic Schools Week!On today’s show, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and Fred Roberts have a
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Published: January 27, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend interviews Margaret Kaplow, Director of Marketing and Communications, Public Relations and
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Published: January 20, 2021 How are you leveraging Catholic Schools Week for your enrollment and philanthropic efforts? Join us for
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Published: December 23, 2020 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend, Anna Vallez, and Fred Roberts talk with Fr. Anthony Mongiello and
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Published: December 21, 2020 Changing Our World’s Jim Friend, Anna Vallez, and Fred Roberts host a discussion with Catholic schools
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Published: November 30, 2020 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Msgr. Andrew Baker, Rector for Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in
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Published: November 23, 2020 The Christmas Mass is a joyous time that will require special care and preparation this year,
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Published: November 16, 2020 How do we transform our parish communities in the season of Advent? What would it take
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Published: November 11, 2020 Think twice before canceling that special parish event or activity! Parish and diocesan events/activities can not
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Published: November 04, 2020 On today’s show, we replay the October 27, 2020, webinar panel discussion called Advancing Our Parishes
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Published: October 26, 2020 Shawn Trahan, Senior Managing Director for Changing Our World talks with Msgr. Louis Marucci, about his
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Published: October 21, 2020 How do you engage and train clergy to talk about Stewardship? What are the key ingredients
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In March 2020, Changing Our World‘s client, Chestnut Hill College, located in Chestnut Hill, PA, transitioned its Annual Scholarship Gala
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Published: September 22, 2020 How does a college basketball career turn into lessons about life and faith, and why doesn’t
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Published: September 14, 2020 In early 2020, Changing Our World began partnering with St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in
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Published: September 09, 2020 We’re back after our summer break with more episodes to advance the mission of our Church.
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Published: July 24, 2020 The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, H.R. 6800, passed the House on
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Published: July 01, 2020 Catholic School resilience passed the test throughout the COVID-19 crisis through the care, compassion, and attention
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Published: June 17, 2020 We continue with session three of our series, “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times,” with our
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Published: June 04, 2020 We continue with session two of our series, “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times,” with our
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Published: May 27, 2020 Join us as we kick off our mini-series “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times” with our
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Published: May 19, 2020 How are pastor’s thinking about COVID-19 through the global pandemic? What are some of the best
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Published: May 06, 2020 Catholic Schools are leading the way through COVID-19 with the use of technology, training, and support.
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Published: April 27, 2020 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Melodie Whitenbach to the podcast this week. Melodie is the
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Published: April 07, 2020 Holy Week 2020, during the COVID-19 crisis, has sparked new creativity and a missionary spirit in
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Published: April 05, 2020 The response from Catholic Charities USA to COVID-19 lands them on the frontlines standing shoulder to
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Published: March 30, 2020 How do you stay connected with college students when everyone is learning at home for the
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Published: March 25, 2020 What can parishioners do in the face of such uncertainty? Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend talks
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Published: March 22, 2020 With public Masses canceled this past weekend, how are we engaging parishioners during the COVID-19 crisis?
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Published: March 15, 2020 How do we engage young people in conversations about their faith and the Church? Christina Lamas
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Published: March 08, 2020 Moving from Crisis to Co-Responsibility has been at the heart of the mission of the Leadership
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Published: March 01, 2020 How should a pastor go about asking his parishioners for a gift? What will help a
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Published: February 23, 2020 How does someone go from being a non-Catholic to leading one of the largest Catholic Youth
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February 16, 2020 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and Tom Farrell visit the Diocese of San Jose and speak with
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February 09, 2020 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend visits the Archdiocese of San Francisco to talk with Rod Linhares, Director of
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Published: February 02, 2020 Today, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend travels to his hometown in the Diocese of Phoenix and
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Published: January 26, 2020 Happy Catholic Schools Week 2020!In honor of Catholic Schools Week, we are replaying the best moments
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Published: January 19, 2020 On today’s podcast, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend is joined by Jennifer Trefelner and Nick Regina
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Published: January 12, 2020 Today, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend interviews Msgr. Jim Vlaun, who discusses his role as the
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Published: January 05, 2020 Donor Stewardship plays a crucial role in the vitality of Catholic schools, parishes, dioceses, and faith-based
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Published: December 22, 2019 Merry Christmas! In this very special Christmas episode, Jim Friend and the staff at Changing Our
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Published: December 15, 2019 Today we visit the Church of St. Anne in Garden City, New York, to discuss their
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Published: December 08, 2019 This week, Changing Our World‘s, Jim Friend speaks with Brian Corbin, KHS, Executive Vice President for
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Published: December 01, 2019 This week we visit one of Changing Our World’s former clients, the Central Association of the
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Published: November 24, 2019 Dr. Tim Uhl is a popular blogger and host for the Catholic School Matters Podcast and
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Published: November 17, 2019 Imagine if your job facilitated daily personal interaction with more than 500 of the nation’s top
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Published: November 10, 2019 On today’s podcast, Jim Friend talks with Julianne Stanz, Author of a new book entitled “Start
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Published: November 03, 2019 Today we finish our coverage of the 2019 International Catholic Stewardship Conference with an interview with
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Published: October 27, 2019 Join us for interviews at the 2019 International Catholic Stewardship Conference (ICSC), held on October 6
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Published: October 21, 2019 Jason Morrison & Mark Freund are accomplished leaders in Catholic Education. On today’s show, hear their
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Published: October 13, 2019 Debbie Leaverton serves as Director of Parish Stewardship for the Orange Catholic Foundation for the Diocese
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Published: October 06, 2019 This week we tackle many common fundraising questions that our consultants are asked often. Jim Friend
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Published: September 30, 2019 Meet David DiNapoli, the Director of Development for the Diocese of Portland in Maine. On today’s
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Published: September 15, 2019 Today, we finish our exciting three-part “Back to School” series with a terrific show on Catholic
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Published: September 08, 2019 Today’s Show Data-driven communications plans will separate you from the competition. What are the benefits of
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Published: September 02, 2019 Catholic Education Experts Join Changing Our World‘s Brian Crimmins and Matt Russell, the Chief Advancement and
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Published: August 25, 2019 What’s the Secret? Parish Campaigns are a big undertaking, and creating the right plan to raise
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Published: August 18, 2019 About Today’s Show How does a diocese become “Catholic Strong?” Can you engage stakeholders in this effort?
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Published: August 14, 2019 Advanced tactics for your Annual Fund Increasing the Annual Fund requires creativity, focus, and time out
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Published: August 11, 2019 Questions that everyone asks… In Diocesan Campaigns, Parishes and dioceses must work together to create a
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Published: August 04, 2019 About the Workshop In this episode, Changing Our World’s, Jim Friend delivers a workshop to the Catholic Schools of the
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Published: July 28, 2019 This week we focus on Catholic Stewardship and ways leaders can educate and engage the time,
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Published: July 21, 2019 Creating your case for support is a key element for any nonprofit organization seeking to raise
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Published: July 14, 2019 Making an impact on a Diocesan Development program takes time and expertise. How can spending more time out of the
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Published: July 07, 2019 Summer Development Planning is an important time of year. What can your organization do differently for
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Published: June 30, 2019 In this episode, Brian Crimmins (CEO of Changing Our World, Inc.) and Jim Friend travel to the Diocese of Rockville Centre. They
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Published: June 23, 2019 Kolbe Academy will open in the fall of 2019 as the nation’s first Catholic high school
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Published: June 16, 2019 The 2019 Florida Stewardship Conference, which was held in May 2019 in Miami, was a tremendous
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Published: June 09, 2019 This week we visit the home of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at their national
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Published: November 26, 2017 Today we focus on this idea of Catholic Social Entrepreneurship. A Social Entrepreneur uses the techniques
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Published: November 19, 2017 The Parable of the Talents This week’s Gospel is the Parable of the Talents. The Master
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Published: September 24, 2017 A Brief Stewardship ReflectionToday’s Podcast is a little different in that I reflect on humility and
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Published: September 19, 2017 The Archdiocese of Philadelphia signed a historic management agreement with the Faith in the Future Foundation in 2012. The
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Published: September 13, 2017 Today’s topic is forming Parish Stewardship Committees with our guest, Jim Kelley. We invited Jim because
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Published: July 04, 2017 Join Jim Friend on the floor of the convention center for the 2017 Convocation of Catholic
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Published: June 11, 2017 This week we are joined by Michael Brough, Director of Strategic Engagement, for the Leadership Roundtable.
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Published: June 05, 2017 Our Host, Jim Friend, speaks with Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, General Secretary of the USCCB, about
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Published: May 31, 2017 Let’s talk about Stewardship! Meet Jim Lanahan, Director of Development for the Diocese of Camden. Jim talks
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Published: May 21, 2017 Interview with John Foster, Class of 2012 This week we continue our two-part episode of the
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Published: May 16, 2017 Today’s story is about the successful formation of Berks Catholic High School in Reading, Pennsylvania (Diocese of
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Published: May 07, 2017 “The Priesthood is the Love of the Heart of Jesus.” This week, Jim Friend travels to Emmitsburg,
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Published: April 30, 2017 Today’s interview takes place with Michael Ritz, ’71, President of the St. James Alumni Association. The
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Published: April 23, 2017 Part Two of our interview at Nativity Parish. Join Jim Friend as he visits Church of the Nativity
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Published: April 16, 2017 It’s our first episode! Join Jim Friend as he visits with parishioners at Church of the
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Our Preview Episode! Please enjoy this brief Preview Episode of our new podcast, which includes clips from various interviews conducted
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Today we welcome Katie Boller Gosewisch, the Executive Director of the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking, which was founded in 2013 by a group of Catholic Sisters who were committed to ending human trafficking and supporting survivors. They’ve created a national network of resources and support made up of 110 congregations of women religious, and another 70+ individuals and groups spread throughout the United States. They are also a member of a much larger global network, Talitha Kum, which is an international network of consecrated life working to end human trafficking.
Katie brings over 20 years of experience and great skill to her role, having served as the Executive Director for two Minnesota-based nonprofits: Living at Home Network and WeCab, both of which focused on serving vulnerable populations with important access to resources like transportation, safe and affordable housing, and medical care. I think you’ll find during this conversation that Katie is a committed and vision-driven professional. She holds a Master of Arts in Systematic Theology from St. John’s University and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and History from St. Mary’s University.
During the show, Katie shares about the Bark App, which monitors text messages, YouTube, emails, and 30+ different social networks for potential safety concerns, so busy parents can save time and gain peace of mind.
Many thanks to our show’s sponsor, Changing Our World.
Watch the Video Presentation of this DiscussionRecorded: May 11, 2023Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
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Today we will be talking about Evangelization with our special guest Tom Quinlan. As Catholics, we are called to spread the Good News of the Gospel and share the love of Christ with others. This is what evangelization is all about, and it’s a crucial aspect of our faith. Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of evangelization, calling on all Catholics to be missionary disciples and to go out to the peripheries to share the joy of the Gospel. But what does evangelization mean, and how can we do it effectively in our modern world? In this episode, we’ll explore these questions and more as we discuss the vital role of evangelization in the Catholic Church. In this episode, one resource that Tom discusses is Divine Renovation. Here is a link to their ministry.
Tom Quinlan has served in parish, diocesan, and national catechetical leadership roles for nearly 30 years. He has served on Catholic boards: National Conference for Catechetical Leadership, Paulist Evangelization Ministries, and now, Alpha in a Catholic Context. He has spoken in dioceses and conferences throughout the country, including at Franciscan University and the LA Religious Education Congress. Tom is the author of three books, two on the Eucharist and one on catechetical leadership (Excellence in Ministry: Best Practices for Successful Catechetical Leadership). His style strives to bring spirituality, theological reflection, and pastoral application into synergy. He lives in the Des Moines (Iowa) area with his wife and two boys, where he directs the St. Joseph Evangelization Center and serves 24 parishes in the region. Tom welcomes hearing from Church leaders and can be contacted through LinkedIn or via email.
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
A big thank you to Podastery Studies for producing this episode.
Watch the video presentation of this discussion.Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
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We’re pleased to have Dr. Laura Sicola on the podcast this week because communication is a common thread in the work of Advancing Our Church. Laura talks with us about communicating through storytelling, using common and accessible language with our audiences, and she touches on crisis communications. Laura also speaks about the importance of aligning our verbal messaging with our nonverbal cues, how to motivate and mobilize a board through your meetings (telling the story of the numbers), what vocal fry is, tips on Lectoring, tonality, the importance of using the right microphone and much more.
Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. Laura is the founder of Vocal Impact Productions in Philadelphia, PA, and is known for her coaching and live on-camera training that turns executives into confident, inspiring leaders, whether on stage, on camera or just on the phone in order to get the results they want and make a positive, lasting impact. Check out Laura’s podcast “Speaking to Influence” on iTunes, YouTube or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.
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Twitter: @laurasicola
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
Watch the video presentation of this discussion.Recorded: March 20, 2023Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
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We welcome Andy Lesnefsky, the President of Vagabond Missions, a national organization that shares the Gospel with inner-city teens by equipping young adults to serve as Catholic missionaries. Since 2018, Vagabond Missions has quadrupled its footprint by opening missions in 4 new cities. Vagabond has staff serving inner-city teenagers in Pittsburgh, Wichita, Steubenville, Mobile, Oklahoma, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, and Greenville, NC.
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
Watch the video presentation of this discussion.Recorded March 7, 2023Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
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A partnership between ACS Technologies and Villanova University’s Center for Church Management in the Villanova School of Business examined the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on church giving. With over 1000 U.S. Catholic parishes participating nationwide, the findings were revealing. Join Jim Friend and ACS Technologies’ Terry Poplava to learn about the far-reaching implications for our Church. For more information, download the full report.
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
Watch the video presentation of this discussion.Recorded: February 15, 2023Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
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Jim Friend speaks with Dr. Matthew Whelan, the ninth president of Caldwell University and the first male lay president in Caldwell’s history. Prior to joining Caldwell, Dr. Whelan served as Vice President for University Enrollment Strategy and Relationship Development at Stony Brook University, where he held a variety of key leadership roles in undergraduate and graduate admissions, financial aid, registrar, enrollment management, student services, fundraising, facilities and, strategic planning for several campuses. President Whelan has expansive experience leading administrative and faculty teams at Catholic and public higher education institutions, including St. John’s University, Hofstra University, William Paterson University, and Mercyhurst College.
Dr. Whelan has held a number of positions on national higher education boards and associations; he has presented nationally and internationally on issues impacting higher education, coached a women’s soccer team to an NCAA Division II Final Four appearance, and taught graduate students in higher education administration. He holds a master’s degree from William Paterson University and a doctorate in educational leadership from Dowling College in Shirley, New York. Today, we’ll talk about his native home of Denville, New Jersey, where he grew up in a family of eight children. Dr. Whelan and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters and a three-year-old border collie named Lucy.
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
Watch the video presentation of this discussion.Recorded February 10, 2023Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
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Jim Friend speaks with David Savage, Executive Director of The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church through faith, energy, and financial resources. In this role, David leads the organization’s focus on addressing Pope Francis’ priorities to build the Church, educate and prepare leaders, and care for the most vulnerable people, young and old, around the world. Dave brings his business acumen and, most notably, his passion for his Catholic faith to this critical mission. Founded in 1988, the Papal Foundation has awarded more than $190 Million in grants and scholarships to underserved communities and dioceses worldwide.
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
Watch the video presentation of this discussion.Recorded January 31, 2023Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers”. Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
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An increasingly post-Christian world is forcing parishes to re-envision how they “make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19). Jim Friend speaks with Susan Windley-Daoust, theologian and director of missionary discipleship for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester in southern Minnesota, who provides a roadmap to pastors and parish staff to make sense of it all through her new book, The Four Ways Forward, Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World. The book describes how Pastors and lay leadership must pivot to building up mission-first parishes equipped to proclaim the Gospel to those who have not heard it — all while the numbers of practicing Catholics fall with increasing speed.
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
Watch the video presentation of this discussion.Recorded: January 16, 2023Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers”. Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
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The Saint John Vianney Center (SJVC) brings 76 years of service to Catholic Clergy, Consecrated Men and Women Religious, and Clergy of other Christian denominations worldwide. David Shellenberger, President and CEO joins Jim Friend to discuss how SJVC helps to identify and navigate the areas of stress and anxiety, emotional and addiction concerns, spiritual struggles, and health and medical needs of their clients. SJVC has created programs that provide the accompaniment and tools to inspire, heal, renew and restore a person’s physical, behavioral, and spiritual well-being to live a healthy lifestyle and an effective ministry. Jim Friend also explains in this episode that he has joined the team at SJVC as their new Director of Mission Advancement. This episode launches a new year and a new era for our podcast, and we hope you will join us on this journey.
On our next show: The Four Ways Forward: Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World with the author, Susan Windley-Daoust
This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World
About David ShellenbergerDavid Shellenberger, RN, BSN, serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Saint John Vianney Center. In this role, he works to increase awareness of SJVC’s prevention and educational services, as well as its assessment and behavioral health treatment programs.
David served as Chief Operating Officer at SJVC since 2014 and has worked at the center since 2008. Previously, he was the Chief Nursing Officer responsible for all clinical practice and medical care performed by the nursing department. Past positions also included Infection Control and Patient Safety Officer and Director of the Complex Extended Stay Program. David helped develop the weight management and wellness program at the Saint John Vianney Center which assists residents with weight loss and healthy living through diet, education, treatment, and emotional and spiritual support. David also provides workshops for SJVC as part of our outreach services. Topics include Stress Management, Health, Wellness and Weight Management.
He has over 15 years of administrative experience in various healthcare settings, including Beaumont at Bryn Mawr in Bryn Mawr, PA, and HCR Manor Care in Pottstown, PA.
David received his BSN from York College of Pennsylvania and maintains his RN license through the State of Pennsylvania.
Watch the video presentation of this discussion.Recorded: Friday, January 13, 2023Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers”. Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
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On our last episode of 2022, Jim Friend speaks with Richard Lanahan, the Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Metuchen. Rich’s broad experience includes development in Higher Education, Catholic Parishes, schools, and healthcare institutions. In the Diocese of Metuchen, Rich oversees the Bishop’s Annual Appeal and assists parishes with Capital Campaigns, feasibility studies, and increased offertory programs. Rich is also building a planned giving program for the Diocese. Just prior to joining the Diocese of Metuchen, Rich worked for King’s College in Wilkes Barre, PA as a Major Gifts Officer.
Changing Our World, Inc.Changing Our World proudly offers the Advancing Our Church Podcast as an ongoing thought leadership series designed to further the mission of the Catholic Church through evolving discussions on stewardship, leadership, and advancement. We hope you find these podcasts educational and informative. Who is Changing Our World? We are a dedicated, curious, and visionary team of consultants. We strive to impact our Church and our world. We provide philanthropic counsel to parishes, Catholic Schools, Dioceses, and all types of Catholic nonprofits. Our work is a vocation, one through which we pull the common thread of societal change. Each of us wants to do more good in the world. For decades, we have been able to do just that through the power of philanthropy. For more information, please visit us at www.changingourworld.com.
Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Visit our YouTube Page to join us for prayers daily. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, request to join.
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Today, Jim Friend is joined by John Matthew Knowles, J.D., a business development strategist and advancement executive who serves as Executive Director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference, or DFMC, and President of the Catholic Finance Association. In addition to these leadership roles, John serves on boards of directors, task forces, and advisory councils for several national Catholic organizations while also advising several Catholic philanthropists and families confidentially and informally. He is the host of the Faith and Finance Forum podcast/YouTube show, available on all streaming apps and platforms. John holds a B.A. from Western Michigan University, a J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law, and a Fellowship Certificate in Leadership, also from Michigan State University. John lives in Saucon Valley, Pennsylvania, with Jennifer, his wife of 14 years, daughter Rosemary (aged 4), and Luke Abraham (aged 1).
Watch the video presentation of this discussionRecorded November 30, 2022Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin’s Crosses”Join Jim Friend and his family on Kristin’s Crosses’ YouTube Channel for “Today’s Catholic Prayers.” Jim and his family offer the daily Gospel and reflection along with the rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin’s Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.
Changing Our World, Inc.Changing Our World proudly offers the Advancing Our Church Podcast as an ongoing thought leadership series designed to further the mission of the Catholic Church through evolving discussions on stewardship, leadership, and advancement. We hope you find these podcasts educational and informative.
Who is Changing Our World? We are a dedicated, curious, and visionary team of consultants. We strive to impact our Church and our world. We provide philanthropic counsel to parishes, Catholic Schools, Dioceses, and all types of Catholic nonprofits. Our work is a vocation, one through which we pull the common thread of societal change. Each of us wants to do more good in the world. For decades, we have been able to do just that through the power of philanthropy.
For more information, please visit us at www.changingourworld.com.
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Healing and renewing our Church is the goal of the National Eucharistic Congress, headed by the new Executive Director, Tim
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Join Brian Crimmins, CEO of Changing Our World, and Nathan Chappell, Senior VP of AI at DonorSearch, authors of the
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Today we are talking about #cryptocurrency, an evolving topic that is more and more relevant to our world and our
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This week we welcome Tom Smith, Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Newark. Tom began this new role in
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We are currently experiencing the “Great Transfer of Wealth,” and over the next few decades, financial experts predict that between
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Today we are joined by the team of the Xavier Society for the Blind. Xavier provides the Word of God,
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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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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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We are joined by Emmy Nominated Journalist Natalie Brunell (Linked link) a leading advocate for Bitcoin and the host of
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Are you looking for some expert Development advice as you begin your planning for the next fiscal year? Join us
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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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Join us for a conversation with Kailash Duraiswami on the evolving landscape of using technology in the New Evangelization. Kailash
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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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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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Join Clark Bartram and Jim Friend for a conversation about health, fitness, and spirituality. Clark Bartram is an inspirational Christian,
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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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The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers was born out of a need for education, resources, and servant laymen and
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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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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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This week we travel back to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to talk with Michelle Brown, the Chief Development Officer for
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Catholic Healthcare Systems serve a unique mission in the community and never has the mission been more important than during
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The Permanent Diaconate is a vital support to parish ministry. The Church calls men to serve as Ordained Deacons to
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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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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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How has the pandemic impacted Stewardship for Catholic organizations? What strategies are Catholic leaders implementing to navigate these uncertain times?
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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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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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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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Jim Friend welcomes his Uncle, David C. Friend, veteran, entrepreneur, author, banker, teacher, pastor, and now podcaster of the popular
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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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How have diocesan appeal changed since the start of the pandemic and how will diocesan professionals continue to adjust their
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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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Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Fr. Thomas Dailey, the inaugural John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics &
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Today’s Show We are pleased to welcome Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D., Shepherd of the Archdiocese of Hartford, to our
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On today’s show, Jim Friend interviews Patrick Markey, the former Executive Director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference, who begins
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Today’s Show Our guest today is Mark Conzemius, President at the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota. Mark has
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Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend talks with Cande de Leon, Executive Director of the Office for Mission Advancement
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Today’s Show Advancing Our Church visits the beautiful state of California again this week through a conversation with the Most
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Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend interviews Nancy Padberg, President & CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, a scholarship organization
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Today’s Show: 2020 forced us to reimagine many of our longstanding fundraising best practices, from major gifts to direct marketing
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On Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend interviews Fr. Frank S. Donio, S.A.C., D.Min., Director of the Catholic Apostolate
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Happy Catholic Schools Week! On today’s show, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and Fred Roberts have a conversation with Alex
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Interview with NCEA’s Margaret Kaplow Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend interviews Margaret Kaplow, Director of Marketing and Communications, Public Relations
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How are you leveraging Catholic Schools Week for your enrollment and philanthropic efforts? Join us for this informative conversation with
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On Today’s Show… Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend interviews Vivian Shannon, Executive Director of the Fulcrum Foundation, serving the Archdiocese
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On Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend, Anna Vallez and Fred Roberts talk with Fr. Anthony Mongiello and Fr.
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Today’s Show Changing Our World’s Jim Friend, Anna Vallez, and Fred Roberts host a discussion with Catholic schools in the
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On Today’s Show: Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Msgr. Andrew Baker, Rector for Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg,
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Today’s Show The Christmas Mass is a joyous time that will require special care and preparation this year as will
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Today’s Show How do we transform our parish communities in the season of Advent? What would it take for our
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Think twice before canceling that special parish event or activity! Parish and diocesan events/activities can not only raise money, but
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Today’s Show On today’s show, we replay the October 27, 2020 webinar panel discussion called Advancing Our Parishes Through Challenging
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Today’s Show Shawn Trahan, Senior Managing Director for Changing Our World talks with Msgr. Louis Marucci, about his very successful
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Today’s Show How do you engage and train clergy to talk about Stewardship? What are the key ingredients to having
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Today’s Show In March 2020, Changing Our World‘s client, Chestnut Hill College, located in Chestnut Hill, PA, transitioned its Annual
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How does a college basketball career turn into lessons about life and faith, and why doesn’t God play Zone Defense?
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In early 2020, Changing Our World began partnering with St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in East Patchogue, NY on
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We’re back after our summer break with more episodes to advance the mission of our Church. Today, we kick off
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Today’s Show The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, H.R. 6800, passed the House on May 15,
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Today’s Show Catholic School resilience passed the test throughout the COVID-19 crisis through the care, compassion, and attention to the
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Today’s Show We continue with session three of our series, “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times” with our host, Changing
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Today’s Show We continue with session two of our series, “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times” with our host, Changing
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Today’s Show Join us as we kick off our mini-series “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times” with our first session,
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On Today’s Show: How are pastor’s thinking about COVID-19 through the global pandemic? What are some of the best practices
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Catholic Schools are leading the way through COVID-19 with the use of technology, training, and support. Today, Changing Our World‘s
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On Today’s Podcast Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Melodie Whitenbach to the podcast this week. Melodie is the Executive
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Today’s Podcast Holy Week 2020, during a COVID-19, crisis has sparked new creativity and a missionary spirit in parishes across
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Today’s Podcast The Catholic Charities’ response to COVID-19 lands them on the frontlines standing shoulder to shoulder with volunteers and
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Today’s Podcast How do you stay connected with college students when everyone is learning at home for the semester? What
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Today’s Episode What can parishioners do in the face of such uncertainty? Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend talks with Dave
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On Today’s Show: With public Masses canceled this past weekend, how are we engaging parishioners during the COVID-19 crisis? Many
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Today’s Show: How do we engage young people in conversations about their faith and the Church? Christina Lamas is the
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Today’s Podcast: Moving from Crisis to Co-Responsibility has been at the heart of the mission of the Leadership Roundtable for
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Today’s Podcast: How should a pastor go about asking his parishioners for a gift? What will help a pastor feel
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Today’s Show How does someone go from being non-Catholic to leading one of the largest Catholic Youth Ministry efforts in
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Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and Tom Farrell visit the Diocese of San Jose and speak with Joe
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On Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend visits the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco to talk with Rod Linhares, Director
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Today’s Show Today, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend travels to his hometown in the Diocese of Phoenix and visits with
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Happy Catholic Schools Week 2020! In honor of Catholic Schools Week, we are replaying the best moments in Catholic Education
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Today’s Show On today’s podcast, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend is joined by Jennifer Trefelner and Nick Regina on the
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About Msgr. Jim Msgr. Jim Vlaun is the President and CEO of the Catholic Faith Network, the Catholic Television station
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Today’s Show Donor Stewardship plays a crucial role in the vitality of Catholic schools, parishes, dioceses, and faith-based nonprofits. Understanding
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Today’s Episode Merry Christmas! In this very special Christmas episode, Jim Friend and the staff at Changing Our World extend
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Today’s Episode Today we visit the Church of St. Anne in Garden City, New York to discuss their very successful
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Today’s Show This week, Changing Our World‘s, Jim Friend speaks with Brian Corbin, KHS, Executive Vice President for Member Services
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Today’s Episode This week we visit one of Changing Our World’s former clients, the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal
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Today’s Show Dr. Tim Uhl is a popular blogger and podcast host for Catholic School Matters (available on iTunes) and
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Today’s Show Imagine if your job facilitated daily personal interaction with more than 500 of the nation’s top CEOs and
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About Today’s Show On today’s podcast Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend talk with Julianne Stanz, Author of a new book
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About Today’s Show Today we finish our coverage of the 2019 International Catholic Stewardship Conference with an interview with Msgr.
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Today’s Show ICSC 2019 was held on October 6 – 9 in Chicago and Changing Our World was proud to
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Today’s Show Jason Morrison & Mark Freund are accomplished leaders in Catholic Education. On today’s show, hear their thoughts on
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On Today’s Show Debbie serves as Director of Parish Stewardship for the Orange Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Orange
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This Week This week we tackle many common fundraising questions that our consultants are asked often. Jim Friend is joined
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Today’s Show Meet David DiNapoli, the Director of Development for the Diocese of Portland in Maine. On today’s show, Jim
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Today’s Show Today, we finish our exciting three-part “Back to School” series with a terrific show on Catholic School leadership.
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Today’s Show Data-driven communications plans will separate you from the competition. What are the benefits of a strong communications plan?
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Catholic Education Experts Join Changing Our World‘s Brian Crimmins and Matt Russell, the Chief Advancement and Business Development Officer for
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What’s the Secret? Parish Campaigns are a big undertaking and creating the right plan to raise significant dollars is critical.
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About Today’s Show How does a diocese become “Catholic Strong?” Can you engage stakeholders in this effort? Can you continue
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Advanced tactics for your Annual Fund Increasing the Annual Fund requires creativity, focus and time out of the office. Engaging
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Questions that everyone asks… In Diocesan Campaigns, Parishes and dioceses must work together in order to create a partnership that
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About the Workshop In this episode, Changing Our World’s, Jim Friend delivers a workshop to the Catholic Schools of the
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This week we focus on Catholic Stewardship and ways leaders can educate and engage the time, talent and resources of
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Creating your case for support is a key element for any nonprofit organization seeking to raise funds for an annual
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Making an impact on a Diocesan Development program takes time and expertise. How can spending more time out of the
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Summer Development Planning is an important time of year. What can your organization do differently for the 2019-20 fiscal year
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In this episode Brian Crimmins (CEO of Changing Our World, Inc.) and Jim Friend travel to the Diocese of Rockville
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Kolbe Academy will open in fall 2019 as the nation’s first, Catholic high school for students battling addiction. The Diocese
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The 2019 Florida Stewardship Conference, which was held in May 2019 in Miami, was a tremendous success and as a
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This week we visit the home of the St.Vincent de Paul Society at their national headquarters in St. Louis. For
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Catholic Social Entrepreneurship Today we focus in on this idea of Catholic Social Entrepreneurship. A Social Entrepreneur uses the techniques
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The Parable of the Talents This week’s Gospel is the Parable of the Talents. The Master of the house gave
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A Brief Stewardship Reflection Today’s Podcast is a little different in that I reflect on humility and Stewardship. This episode
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia signed a historic management agreement with the Faith in the Future Foundation in 2012. The contract granted oversight of
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