My Best Friend, Newman!: Recent Episodes
Davis Newman Catholic Center
Coming to you from the Newman Catholic Center in Davis, California, chat with us about all things Newman, all things college, all things Catholic, and more! Visit davisnewman.org for more info about the Davis Newman Center!
We wrap up our alumni series this year with alumnus, Nhat Tran! In this open and vulnerable conversation, Nhat discusses his journey to find a faith community in college and the work to cultivate close relationships in student ministry.
What does it take to be a council member at Davis Newman? Our alumni series continues as alumna Isabel Javier tells hilarious stories from undergrad, lessons from student leadership, and how to persevere in times of adversity.
Ever wondered how much Newman has changed? Tune in to the second episode of our alumni series as we talk to alumnus Carlos Overstreet. We'll be taking a bit of a deep dive into the evolution of the Davis Newman Catholic Center from the late 2000s-early 2010s to today!
We are so excited for Newman Showcase! Showcase is our annual celebration where current and past Newmanites come together to celebrate our wonderful community. In spirit, we are joined by one of our alumni, Cynthia Woo, as she discusses her experience with the Davis Newman Center and the importance of authenticity and finding a faith-based community.
In a special episode, Rachelle hosts this Spanish only episode with her cousin to talk about his experience working on "Our Lady of San Juan Four Centuries of Miracles." This Catholic film was recently featured on Netflix!
It's Spring Retreat weekend for the Davis Newman Center! As we prepare, Jacob, our Community Minster of Retreats, describes his favorite memories on retreat and what to expect for Spring Retreat 2021.
Get to know a fellow Newmanite! In this episode, Fernando reflects on his experience as a member and a student leader of the Davis Newman Center of 5 years. Joins us as he discusses his transition from being raised Catholic to actively practicing the faith, and the lessons he has learned from his time as a Newmanite.
Welcome to another academic quarter for students and a new liturgical season for the church! Join us in this special installment of "My Best Friend, Newman!" as our special guest, Bishop Jaime Soto, sits down with us to discuss his role as the Bishop for the Diocese of Sacramento, the Year of St. Joseph, and moving forward into the Easter season with the things that the Lenten season and past year have taught us.
In the third part of our Lenten series, we talk about almsgiving, the third pillar of the Lenten season. Sammy and Rebecca join us in this discussion and share how they connect with God by serving others.
In the second part of our three-part series, we continue our Lenten journey with the second pillar of Lent: fasting. Isaac and Matthew are here to talk to us about their experiences with the Exodus 90 program and how we can make the most of these 40+ days!
In this three-part series, we will go a little deeper into the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. In this episode, we discuss with Wenjun the beauty of prayer and ways to implement prayer into our daily lives!
It's the beginning of the Lenten Season, a season focused on penance! In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Rene, the chaplain of the Davis Newman Center, to discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how it strengthens our relationship with God.
As humans, especially young adults, we go through life trying to find our great purpose. As Catholics, we come to know of God's greater plan for us. But how can we determine what God's will is? Join us as we talk about vocations and discernment with Fr. Guillermo (Mémo) Hernández!
Our daily lives come with the pressure to uphold a certain image. How we present ourselves and the gifts that we showcase come with specific expectations. As we head into midterm season, join us in our discussion with our guests Chelsea and Thomas how to balance our personal labels and our identity with Christ.
Welcome to a new quarter and the return of "My Best Friend, Newman!" In this episode, Teresa and Josh join the Cometa siblings as they discuss what community means and how the Davis Newman Center has cultivated community within their own lives!
The new liturgical year is here! With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season as well as finals on the rise, how should we be spending this Advent season? Vivian joins us in our discussion about how we should be spending this season of waiting and preparing for the Christmas season.
It's definitely been a crazy year! Our directors Roberta and Vince are here in this episode to discuss their own personal journeys into the Davis Newman Catholic Center, as well as how they've managed to continue to maintain gratitude during these unprecedented times.
Miss out on fellowship week? Join us as we talk with Nora and Stephanie about the challenges in growing up as a Latinx Catholic and their journey in finding their identity and a community through Newman's Ministerio de la Fe!
Struggling with practicing your faith confidently? In this episode, we'll be discussing the life of Bl. Carlo Acutis and what it means to take charge of your own faith!
Welcome to another season of "My Best Friend, Newman!" Join Lauren and Ryan Cometa as they talk about a new season, a new school year, and what to look forward to with all things Newman!
Ever wondered what it was like to live in Jesus's time? This week, take a deep dive into early church history with Vivian!
Hang with Alexis, Kat, and Victoria as they discuss Laudato Si and how we can all be gracious environmental stewards.
Entering college is a huge life change! Nora and Rachelle are here to share their stories about experiencing shock in college and everything that came along with it.
Missing Spring Retreat? We've got you covered. Join students Annamarie, Callie, and Kiana as they discuss their favorite topic, retreat, and how this connects to the current time in history.
Too many things to do, not enough time to pray? Hang out with Sam and Alisha to talk about how we can incorporate faith and prayer into our busy lives everyday.
Join students Cynthia and Matthew as they talk about building authentic friendships in college!
Welcome to My Best Friend, Newman! Join Vince, the director of the Newman Catholic Center in Davis, for all things Newman, all things college, all things Catholic, and more!
What is a Newman Center and what happens there? Find out in the Pilot episode of "My Best Friend, Newman!"