In this episode we talk with Fr. Mike Schmitz, one of the leading voices in campus ministry around the country.

Fr. Mike's Newman Center at University of Deluth-Minnesota: www.bulldogcatholic.org

For Fr. Mike's "About Me" page: http://bulldogcatholic.org/about-fr-mike-schmitz

For Ascension Presents YouTube Series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw/featured

This week's sponsor is Spark Catholic Communications: www.sparkcatholic.com

In Episode 17 we talk with Lulu Santana, the Director of Campus Ministry at Santa Clara University. Lulu talks about RCIA, small groups and the blessings of being a campus minister at a diverse, Catholic university.

For info about SCU campus ministry: https://www.scu.edu/cm/profiles/santana.html

Thank you to this week's sponsor, The Evangelical Catholic: http://www.evangelicalcatholic.org/

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In episode 16 we talk with Fr. Nathan Castle, O.P. Fr. Nathan's website: http://nathan-castle.com/

For Fr. Nathan's books, visit: http://nathan-castle.com/books/

Episode 16 sponsor is St. Paul's Outreach and we are grateful for their support of CCMA: https://spo.org/

In this episode of the CCMA Leadership Podcast, we talk with Sr. Jenny Zimmerman of the Caruso Catholic Center at the University of Southern California.

For more information about the Caruso Center, visit http://www.catholictrojan.org/Our_Staff

For more information about the Hilton Foundation and the good work they are doing with religious sisters, visit https://www.hiltonfoundation.org/priorities/catholic-sisters

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In this episode, we talk with Cristina D'Averso (Director of Campus Ministry) of Rider University and Monmouth University.

Cristina shares her tips for staying organized so that she can serve students at two different campuses and what she wished she was told before getting into campus ministry.

Click here for Monmouth Catholic Campus Ministry: http://www.mucatholic.org/www.mucatholic.org/Welcome.html

Wondering if you are an introverted campus minister? We shared this book in the cast: Quiet by Susan Cain (https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476452928&sr=8-1&keywords=susan+cain%2C+quiet)

You can download the latest eBook from CCMA via www.ccmanet.org/ebook

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In Episode 13, we talk with Christine Eberle, Director of Campus Ministry at Gwynedd Mercy University. Christine shared what she feels is a crucial aspect to her ministry- getting out on campus and meeting with students. We also chat about the serious issue of students and hunger.

For more information about Christine, visit her ministry website at https://www.gmercyu.edu/mercy-tradition/campus-ministry/meet-our-staff

In Episode 12 we talk with Marcel LeJeune, Associate Director of Campus Ministry at Texas A&M, St. Mary's Catholic Center. Marcel talks about what it takes to make a living in campus ministry, the importance of relationships and the necessity of prayer.

For more about St. Mary's Catholic Center, visit http://aggiecatholic.com/

For Marcel's personal website, visit http://www.thecatholicevangelist.com/

In this episode, a solocast, we talk about the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time and its connection to faith and generosity. We invite you to make a gift TODAY to CCMA through our secure website: www.ccmanet.org/support.

Don't delay, give today:)

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In Episode 10, we interviewed Friar John Bamman, a Conventual Franciscan of Our Lady of Consolation Province.

Friar John is an engaging and dynamic vocation director who lives what he preaches. His videos on YouTube show that he understands the value of New Media in reaching those who have the courage to listen for God's voice.

Want to learn more about the Franciscans? Visit: http://www.franciscans.org/en/

Want to reach out to Friar John directly? Email: [email protected]

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Episode 9: Interview with Gordy DeMarais, Founder of St. Paul's Outreach

This was a really fun conversation! Gordy DeMarais, founder of St. Paul's Outreach and I chatted about how he founded SPO, what's next for the organization and how he stays fresh in his ministry. Gordy is a true man of God and models humility for his family and for those who have become a part of the SPO culture of evangelization. Gordy was given the Catholic Man of the Year award from the Catholic Defense League and he and his wife Teresa are the proud parents of six children.

Want more information about SPO? Visit www.spo.org.