In Episode 27 we talk with Assistant Vice President of University Ministry Michael Lovette-Colyer of the University of San Diego. Michael shares his .02 on retreats, "high vs. low" tech approaches to ministry and how to include your entire community in something as simple as an Advent calendar.

For more about USD: http://www.sandiego.edu/ministry/

For the USD Advent resources: https://www.sandiego.edu/advent/

For the CCMA publication PULSE, visit: www.ccmanet.org

In Episode 26 we talk with Emma Miller, Communications Director of the Duke Catholic Center.

Emma is the architect behind The Friarside Chats, a new podcast designed to introduce Duke students to the campus ministry program. Emma shares everything from what equipment they use to how they plan for future casts.

You can listen to The Friarside Chats here: https://soundcloud.com/friarsidechats

For a recent blog post from CCMA titled, "So You Want to Start a Podcast...", visit: http://www.ccmanetwork.org/blog-1/2017/1/13/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast

Enjoy the cast!

In Episode 25 we speak with Mike Perkins of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Mike is a fundraising professional who has deep ties to campus ministry around the country. Mike has some valuable perspectives on fundraising as a ministry and stewardship.

Mike's email: [email protected]

Download our lastest eBook, "6 Steps Towards a Productive Week in Campus Ministry" and stop having to worry so much about unfinished work and ministry. Visit: http://www.ccmanetwork.org/ebook

In Episode 24 we talk with Gabriela Karaszewski, Director of Young Adults and Campus Ministry for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Our topic is multicultural outreach on college campuses.

For more information about Gabriela and her team: http://www.archgh.org/form/ContactUs.asp?id=67

For "Best Practices for Shared Parishes: So That They All May Be One": http://store.usccb.org/best-practices-for-shared-parishes-p/7-389.htm

For "Intercultural Competencies": http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/cultural-diversity/intercultural-competencies/index.cfm

For Encuentro: http://vencuentro.org/

In Episode 23 we interview Bro. Ken Appuzzo, General Superior of the Brotherhood of Hope.

Bro. Ken talks about what to do (and not to do!) in your first six months on campus. In addition, he shares some of the surprising details of being a General Superior of a religious community. Finally, his articulation of worship is especially relevant to campus ministry programs.

For information about the Brotherhood, visit: http://brohope.net/

For information about St. Lawrence Catholic Church & Newman Center, visit: http://umncatholic.com/

NEW: have you downloaded the new eBook from CCMA? Visit: http://www.ccmanetwork.org/ebook

In Episode 22 I talk about the value of truly savoring Christmas. From which Mass to attend to the ways in which you can navigate the "trimmings" of Christmas... we provide 5 strategies to get the most out of December 25.

Gotten our newest eBook? Head over to www.ccmanet.org/ebook for your free copy.

Merry Christmas!

In Episode 21 we talk with Peter Denio of The Leadership Roundtable. Peter is a program manager and has an expertise in what he calls the "standards of excellence". As someone who also works in a parish, Peter's perspective is especially valuable.

For more information about the Roundtable: http://www.theleadershiproundtable.org/tlr/staff/denio.html

Thank you to our sponsor, the Carmelite Friars (St. Elias Province): www.carmelitefriars.org

In this episode we talk with Fr. Peter Stravinskas, author and priest.

For more information about Fr. Peter, visit: http://johnhenrycardinalnewman.org/

This week's cast is sponsored by Glenmary Home Missioners: http://www.glenmary.org/

Related links:

Catholicism on Campus (CARA): http://cara.georgetown.edu/pubs/CARA%20Working%20Paper%209.pdf

Catholicism on Campus Impacts Decisions to Become Nun or Brother (US Bishops): http://www.usccb.org/news/2013/13-022.cfm

In Episode 19 we talk with Ryan O'Hara of St. Paul's Outreach. Ryan is the Director of Mission Resources and a very creative campus minister.

For info about St. Paul's Outreach: www.spo.org

For Ryan's personal website: www.ryanohara.org

Thank you to this week's sponsor, Divine Word College: www.dwci.edu

In Episode 19 we talk with Ryan O'Hara of St. Paul's Outreach. Ryan is the Director of Mission Resources and a very creative campus minister.

For info about St. Paul's Outreach: www.spo.org

For Ryan's personal website: www.ryanohara.org

Thank you to this week's sponsor, Divine Word College: www.dwci.edu