Best Luke And Gomer Podcasts (2025)

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Tech, Shakespeare, and Luke's Feelings. You Guessed it; It's Ten Minute Topics! 1:01:11

8d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Is the Minecraft Movie the downfall of culture? If you consider getting wet in a theatre the downfall of culture, then maybe. The fellas have a wide range of Ten Minute Topics with a lengthy preamble about the Minecraft Movie. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Eternize: If you’ve been meaning to start—or restart—a more consistent prayer life, the Eternize Cross…

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You are God's Workmanship 58:21

16d ago58:21

58:21

Are pithy phrases ever useful? Does "let go and let God" have any theological value? The fellas discuss! Also on the table for today: children sprinting during Mass, fear as a desire to control, and something incredibly insightful from 'ol Gomer. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Briefcase Marketing: If you need a website and marketing that inspires people to t…

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Comforter, where, where is your comforting? 1:03:47

25d ago1:03:47

1:03:47

How to get out of your head, into the world, and push through obstacles. That and Gomer reads poetry. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Briefcase Marketing: If you need a website and marketing that inspires people to take the actions you want visit http://briefcase.marketing The Leo House: THE LEO HOUSE - Catholic Guest House in the heart of New York City, welc…

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Gomer is Back! 1:21:32

1M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

Gomer makes his glorious return to the show. He's back to tell us all about what he's been up to, as well as discuss the nature of work and whether you should attend the parish that you work at. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Cloisters Ignatian Prayer Briefcase Marketing: If you need a website and marketing that inspires people to take the actions you want v…

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On Ukraine and Eureka, California with Paul Joy 1:57:37

2M ago1:57:37

1:57:37

One of Luke's oldest friends stops by to discuss a tasteful amount of US international politics and reminisce on life in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Saint Kolbe Studios — Thank you to Saint Kolbe Studios for producing this podcast!By Luke and Gomer

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Why are the kids so sad? with Nick Sciarappa of Clerically Speaking 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

The youths are sad. What's up with that? Luke and Nick Sciarappa, producer of Clerically Speaking, discuss the state of youth ministry (and the state of Pittsburgh). Enjoy! Sponsored By: Rooted for Good : Taking care of your skin might not be a priority—but your significant other will notice the extra effort. Shop now & save 10% with code Foxes10 a…

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Ten Minute Topics with Producer Joe of Saint Kolbe Studios 1:17:21

2M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

An exciting round of Ten Minute Topics featuring Producer Joe (once again) of the newly launched Saint Kolbe Studios. They generally stick to ten minutes as well. Topics include: The line between gossip and news Weird things your family did when you were young Favorite objectively bad movies And more! Enjoy! Sponsored By: Briefcase Marketing: If yo…

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The Carey Family SNL Mt. Rushmore 1:46:43

2M ago1:46:43

1:46:43

Luke and his sister Emily, who watched a LOT of SNL growing up, pick their family's SNL Mt. Rushmore. Here's a Google Doc with as many SNL skits and moments as I could remember from our discussion. Luke shares a gorgeous song that speaks to the depths of his soul Luke loves The Lonely Island. So much. Also, please do not let kids listen to this. Se…

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Movie Draft! Late 90's/Early 00's Edition 1:26:10

2M ago1:26:10

1:26:10

Luke drafts the best movies from 1998-2003 with a cast of guest stars. Movies drafted include--but are not limited to--10 Things I Hate About You, Gangs of New York, Moulin Rouge!, and The Big Lebowski. See if your favorite made the cut and be sure to check out patreon.com/cf to find all the finalized draft boards for free! Enjoy! Be sure to share …

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Five Iron Frenzy (and Then Some) with Mrs. Ruvi 1:47:00

3M ago1:47:00

1:47:00

Mrs. Ruvi stops by to spend 100 minutes talking about one Five Iron Frenzy song. I promise you'll like it. If you're intrigued by deep dives into things you've probably never heard of, this is certainly the episode for you. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: On Distant Shores by Five Iron Frenzy Follow Mrs. Ruvi! Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe C…

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What is the Future of Media? With Producer Joe 1:34:09

3M ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Gomer is going to be MIA for a few weeks and Luke was scrambling for a guest. That brings us to Producer Joe's appearance on Catching Foxes after two (long) years of producing the show. Luke and Producer Joe discuss what the future of media looks like, the morality of technology, and whether rich people should buy fancy things or simple things. Enj…

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First 10 Minute Topics of 2025 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Back, late, and better (debatably) than ever! Topics include: Dating in your 30s Notre Dame Evangelizing without being a weirdo Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!By Luke and Gomer

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A Messianic Jew, a Baptist, and a Catholic Walk into a Bar - They're All the Same Guy: An Interview with Matthew Wiseman 1:15:00

4M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Dr. Matthew Wiseman discusses his new book, The Two Jerusalems, which is the moving story of a young man's amazing journey to discover the roots of the Christian faith in the Ancient Near East, which led him from Protestantism through the Messianic movement and into the Catholic Church. This journey took him to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea, t…

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We are Here to Accompany the Sh*t Out of You 56:17

4M ago56:17

56:17

Luke and Gomer discuss their themes for 2025 (instead of resolutions). Gomer plans on a "Year of Health," while Luke plans on a "Year of Essays." Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thank you to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!By Luke and Gomer

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The Culture is Doing Whopper Advent Calendars 1:00:27

5M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

The guys discuss Advent devotions, the scandals of JPII's papacy, and Gomer's new Tesla. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!By Luke and Gomer

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Ten Minute Topics - Thanksgiving Edition! 1:16:44

5M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

It's a classic Ten Minute Topics episode for your early Thanksgiving enjoyment! Plus, Luke talks about his annulment and Italian women. Do with that what you will. Happy Thanksgiving! Sponsored By: Monk Manual Support Catching Foxes Links: Monk Manual Giveaway! — Patrons are eligible to win one of these sweet journals! Not a patron? You still have …

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Gomer Talks About Roofing (and Speaking) (and Ministry) (and Podcasting)! 51:36

5M ago51:36

51:36

The fellas got busy with life, so we're airing an episode of Producer Joe's podcast, The Ethical Entrepreneur, starring Gomer! This is the same version you'll find on The Ethical Entrepreneur because, unlike Luke's, it wasn't explicit right out of the gate. Gomer and I chat about his background as a speaker, credentialism in the nonprofit world, an…

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Apple, Aliens, and Five Iron Frenzy 1:05:49

5M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

The guys discuss the new Apple M4 chip, The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, and Luke's experience at a Five Iron Frenzy concert. We're back and playing the hits on this episode! Enjoy! Sponsored By: Monk Manual Support Catching Foxes Links: Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing thi…

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Luke Makes an Appearance on a New Show! 1:21:56

6M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

The guys couldn't record this week, so we're running a teaser episode of Producer Joe's new podcast, the Ethical Entrepreneur. The first episodes drop on November 13th, and we'll have more info coming soon! Luke and Joe discuss the world of major gifts, whether the Boomers dying (if they ever die) is actually an issue for nonprofits, and get into a…

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The Great Patreon Overhaul of 2024 53:19

6M ago53:19

53:19

We fixed Patreon! Luke saw Jimmy Eat World! Gomer continues teaching Shakespeare! It's a joyous day at Cathing Foxes. New and existing patrons of the show have the opportunity to win a beautiful journal from Monk Manual. Don't miss out! Sponsored By: Monk Manual Support Catching Foxes Links: Embroidery by Bex — Support friend of the show Rebecca by…

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Mrs. Ruvi Didn't Kill Catching Foxes (We Promise) 1:42:40

6M ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Mrs. Ruvi stops by for a candid discussion on mental health, homelessness, and the newest Joker movie. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Monk Manual Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!By Luke and Gomer

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Everything Wrong with Catholic Nonprofits 55:07

7M ago55:07

55:07

Marcellino D'Ambrosio of Sherwood Fellows stops by the show to discuss everything wrong with the nonprofit model. Hold onto your hats. Support Catching Foxes Links: Sherwood Fellows Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!By Luke and Gomer

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Why Aragorn is Good and Luke Skywalker is a Loser 1:05:52

7M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Is the title a bit of editorializing? Yeah, maybe. The point stands, though. The guys ponder the value of doing things even if they won't work. Is there a point in doing anything if it's just going to be torn down eventually? Come find out! Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this e…

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Ecumenism isn't a Four Letter Word 1:26:31

7M ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Our guests today make the case that we can bridge the divide between Catholics and Evangelicals. Is it possible? Special guests Alexei Laushkin and Nathan Smith stop in to talk about a document on Catholic-Evangelical relations that the two helped to create. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Exodus 90 Support Catching Foxes Links: The Gift of Being Christian To…

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The Shakespeare Draft is Here! With a Special Guest! 1:07:45

8M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

The much anticipated Shakespeare draft is here! Will your favorite movie be drafted? Will it get snubbed? Featuring special guest, Kate Camden! Want to vote for who had the best Top Five Shakespeare Films list? Join our Patreon! All patrons have the opportunity to vote for the best list and the winners receive eternal glory and bragging rights! Sup…

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Gomer and Luke Read Poetry 1:13:21

8M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Gomer and Luke read poetry, discuss beauty, and generally realize they're tired of mass culture (but they will still watch the newest Marvel movie). Enjoy! Sponsored By: Catholic Women & Couples NFP Support Catching Foxes Links: The Soldier by Rupert Brooke The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot Coleman Creates — Thank you to Joe Coleman…

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Mass Culture isn't Killing Us - Our Addiction to Being Right is 1:27:41

9M ago1:27:41

1:27:41

Just a touch late, but still on Tuesday! The fellas talk about mass culture, David Foster Wallace, media biases, and an addiction to being correct. It's a classic Catching Foxes extravaganza! Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Exodus 90 Big Red Son by David Foster Wallace Coleman Creates — Thank you to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing…

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Housing Homeless and Pregnant Women: An Interview with Maria Puccini of In My Shoes 1:22:26

9M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Maria Puccini, the Executive Director of In My Shoes, stops by the show this week to talk with us about her organization's mission. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Exodus 90 Catholic Women & Couples NFP Support Catching Foxes Links: In My Shoes — Thanks again to Maria Puccini of In My Shoes for being on the show this week! To learn more about supporting this …

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The Spectator Aspect of Culture 1:28:10

9M ago1:28:10

1:28:10

Luke and Gomer talk about Marvel's latest offering and a round of Ten Minute Topics that cover laziness, spirituality, and doing work you love. SPOILERS abound in this episode. Skip 3:05 to 11:30 if you haven't seen Deadpool & Wolverine (assuming you're planning on it). Enjoy! Sponsored By: Alec Maly Catholic Women & Couples NFP Exodus 90 Support C…

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The Life and Death of Third Places 1:37:28

9M ago1:37:28

1:37:28

We're back! You know how Catching Foxes is. In fairness, Gomer got hit with a hurricane. The fellas talk about the lack of third places, the abundance of franchises, and living a full life. Support Catching Foxes Links: Exodus 90 Out of Sons by Alec Maly — Buy his book! Joyful Defense — Here's Gomer's new website! Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Co…

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Mrs. Ruvi Returns! 1:30:10

10M ago1:30:10

1:30:10

Mrs. Ruvi stops by to chat about Inside Out 2, toxic positivity (if that even exists), and American political culture. They don't talk about Five Iron Frenzy. At least, not too much. Support Catching Foxes Links: Is THIS For Kids? Instagram Is THIS For Kids? Youtube Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episo…

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Kendrick and Drake...Explained by Two White Elder Millennials 1:14:40

10M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Luke says "they not like us" a bunch, Gomer talks about why he was sad, and Luke gets called out by St. Ambrose on Twitter. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Alec Maly Support Catching Foxes Links: Out of Sons by Alec Maly Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this podcast! Drake VS Kendrick Explained to White People — Enjoy t…

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Catches Foxes is Back, and Luke Hates Tech 1:10:09

10M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

The fellas are back! Down, but never out. Gone for a bit, but always returning for the validation. Gomer muses about technocracy, Luke contemplates DVDs, and the guys worry about Elon Musk. Sponsored By: Alec Maly Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode. Yes, Joe ended up p…

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Interview with Alec Maly 1:22:31

12M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Alec Maly, author of Out of Sons, stops by the show. As usual, only one of the guys actually read the book. Can you guess which one? Support Catching Foxes Links: Out of Sons by Alec Maly — Buy his book so this appearance was worth Alec's time. Please. Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!…

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Luke N Gomer Chopped N Skrewed 1:19:53

1y ago1:19:53

1:19:53

The boys are back at it again, just the two of them. Gomer reminisces on chopped n skrewed music and Hans Urs von Balthasar. Luke wonders what happens after we get sick of the anti-hero. Support Catching Foxes Links: Chopped N Screwed DJ Screw Back to Work PodcastBy Luke and Gomer

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Elliot Panicco Interview (Luke Gets Incredibly Excited) 1:23:14

1y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

FC Nashville's goalkeeper, Elliot Panicco stops by the show. Luke freaks out. Gomer doesn't know who Landon Donovan is. Support Catching Foxes Links: Elliot Panicco Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!By Luke and Gomer

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Interview with Sara Alexander of Anchor Well PLLC 1:24:28

1y ago1:24:28

1:24:28

Luke is gone, but Gomer has a great chat with Sara Alexander of Anchor Well Mental Health Services in Sugar Land, TX. The two talk about wellness, post-partum depression, and WEIRD parenting. Stay tuned to find out what that acronym stands for. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Anchor Well Mental Health Services Find Sara Alexander on LinkedIn H…

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Shannon is Here! 1:11:37

1y ago1:11:37

1:11:37

The Shannon Gormley stops by to chat with Luke. Gomer is also there, but it's easy to forget that in this one. The guys and Shannon discuss Franciscan, Facebook mom groups, introversion, and Luke new bald head, among other things. Enjoy! Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend changes everything. At each Steubenville Youth Confer…

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The Fellas Get Philosophical 1:39:25

1y ago1:39:25

1:39:25

On the list of topics today: Band of Brothers, Durable Trades, The New Polity Conference, and, of course, roofing. Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend changes everything. At each Steubenville Youth Conference, teens experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ that ignites their devotion, strengthens their prayer li…

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Old Catching Foxes Returns! 1:23:47

1y ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Luke is buzzed and the guys take 30 minutes to start Ten Minute Topics. Everything old is new again. In fairness, Luke is celebrating a new job. Questions discussed today include beige Catholicism, getting started in Catholic media, and whether it's impolite to ask your husband not to get fat. Enjoy! Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: Th…

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The AI May Take Our Jobs - but They Will Never Take Our Roofing! 1:11:02

1y ago1:11:02

1:11:02

The guys talk about Gomer's new roofing job and the value of honest work. In other job news, Luke has a new job! And - like the good old days - he cannot (yet) talk about who he's working for. Also discussed: human agency, scummy roofing companies, and the movie BlackBerry. Enjoy! Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend changes e…

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Better Late Than Never 57:16

1y ago57:16

57:16

The boys are back! Catching Foxes never says die. Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend changes everything. At each Steubenville Youth Conference, teens experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ that ignites their devotion, strengthens their prayer life, and empowers them to live on mission long after the conferenc…

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There's No Cake. There's No Ice Cream. There's Only Steak. Happy Birthday. 1:01:40

1y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

The guys are back in the studio discussing Steubenville. Some things don't change. We love you, Steubenville Conferences! Also included: Atomic Habits, Noelle Gross, divorce, Cincinatti, and the inability to do push-ups as a 41-year-old man. Enjoy! Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend changes everything. At each Steubenville Y…

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Deconstructing Deconstruction 1:20:32

1y ago1:20:32

1:20:32

It's a little meta, admittedly, but it's still a good chat. Luckily, the Star Wars prequels still get mentioned. The guys chat about deconstruction, profiting from Christianity as a brand, and why you can't show your children Raiders of the Lost Ark too early in life (they'll hate it). Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend chan…

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Taylor Swift, Taylor Marshall, and Why We Need to Remember We're All Humans 1:00:54

1y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Several Taylor's come up as topics alongside the Oscars, business books, and why we have to remember the human beneath the arguments we don't like. Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend changes everything. At each Steubenville Youth Conference, teens experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ that ignites their devo…

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Interview with Anthony D'Ambrosio, Director of Triumph of the Heart 57:56

1+ y ago57:56

57:56

No Gomer this week. We switched him out for someone interesting, though! Anthony D'Ambrosio, the writer and director of Triumph of the Heart, stops by the podcast to talk about the movie and the value of art. Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend changes everything. At each Steubenville Youth Conference, teens experience a life…

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Give Us 5 Stars - It's for the Algorithm 1:33:03

1+ y ago1:33:03

1:33:03

Is YouTube Shorts making us worse people? Why aren't content sites designed with the user in mind anymore? How is Tim Allen doing these days? All these questions, and more, get answered on this week's episode. Okay the Tim Allen part is a lie, we still aren't sure how he's doing. If you know him, tell him we want him on the podcast. Sponsored By: F…

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Catching Foxes Talks TV Again. Nothing Has Changed 1:19:30

1+ y ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Luke and Gomer are back at it again talking about TV shows and movies. Included on the docket this week: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Band of Brothers, Breaking Bad, and more! Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend changes everything. At each Steubenville Youth Conference, teens experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus Ch…

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Don't Worry Folks, We're Fine! 1:08:02

1+ y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

First, the Twitter Argument. Second, 3 things we are looking forward to in the next year. Sponsored By: FUS Catholic Conference Office: This weekend changes everything. At each Steubenville Youth Conference, teens experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ that ignites their devotion, strengthens their prayer life, and empowers them to …

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College of St. Joseph the Worker's Jacob Imam talks with Gomer 59:18

1+ y ago59:18

59:18

I was lucky to interview Jacob Imam about the merger between higher education and Catholic social justice principles, especially on the dignity of non-exploitative work and of the trades. Jacob lives in Steubenville, Ohio with his wife and kids and works at New Polity. He and Michael Sullivan launched the now approved College of St. Joseph the Work…

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