First Friday Club of Chicago podcast

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The mission of the First Friday Club of Chicago is to provide a forum for men and women to make connections between work, faith, values and issues that affect their daily lives.

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First Friday Club of Chicago podcast episodes:

05.10.2024
Dr. Ngozi Ezike
A confident, reassuring presence during Gov. Pritzker’s daily covid briefings, Dr. Ngozi Ezike in 2022 left the Illinois Department of Public Health to lead Sinai Chicago. And, while steering this major, 105-year-old Chicago healthcare institution, she’s keeping her eye on...
04.12.2024
Mary Meg McCarthy
Mary Meg McCarthy is the Executive Director of Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice Center
03.08.2024
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
"The Sacredness of Storytelling" Through the power of stories that speak to the heart, Otis Moss III tackles the theme of democracy—and what we can do in this moment, when we fear that ours is coming apart at the seams....
02.04.2024
Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas and the Leo High School Choir
Shermann 'Dilla Thomas: "Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago" : Chicago's Urban Historian Shares his passion for teaching people about the city he loves. Also, a special performance from the Leo High School Choir.
01.07.2024
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul
Join us to hear how the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul traces his commitment to social justice back to his Haitian immigrant parents and his childhood on Chicago’s South Side
12.13.2023
Howard Reich
Howard Reich, son of Holocaust survivors and journalist for the Chicago Tribune, was handed a simple assignment to interview Elie Wiesel, best known for his famous Holocaust memoir Night and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Daily phone calls and...
11.05.2023
Barbara Gaines and Rick Kogan
Arts in Chicago: Remaining Relevant Barbara Gaines, founder and recently retired Artistic Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater, has been instrumental in bringing outstanding stage productions to Chicago for 37 years. Beginning in 1986, with an inaugural performance on a pub’s...
10.27.2023
Fr. Michael Pfleger
Violence in Chicago - Do We Want a Solution or a Band-Aid? Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina parish has long been an impassioned voice against injustice in its many forms in our city and our nation. He will address...
07.14.2023
Mike Mulligan: Co-host of the Mully and Haugh show on WSCR 670-AM
Sports in our changing culture: Why we still lavish faith, hope, and love on America’s second religion Certain questions in sports have more serious ramifications than the ever-popular “How ‘bout dem Bears?” Consider the meteoric rise of sports gambling, or...
04.19.2023
Scott Turow: Practicing Lawyer and Bestselling Author
A lawyer first, an author second: A reflection on the development of the law in his lifetime and its impact on society and his books. For more than 30 years, Scott Turow has been fortunate to be a bestselling author.....
03.05.2023
Sister Barbara Reid, OP: President of Catholic Theological Union
Sometimes it causes me to tremble: Let Lent lead us through our fears for the future of the church The Catholic Church in the US faces some daunting realities: falling attendance, suspicion of the institution, and young people who are...
02.08.2023
Pastor Corey B. Brooks: Founder of New Beginnings Church and Project Hood
Rooftop Pastor works to break the cycle of violence, poverty and racism in Woodlawn Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church and founder of Project Hood is leading the Woodlawn neighborhood as they create a safer place and give their children...
01.14.2023
Sally Blount: President & CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
A Wild Ride: How the Holy Spirit Propelled me from Business School to the Boardroom to Battling Poverty Heralded by her peers as a “natural change agent,” Sally Blount has made her mark not only in the corporate world but...
01.14.2023
Fr. John Kartje: Astrophysicist and Parish Priest
Rediscovering Awe and Mystery: What Science and Faith Can Tell Us This Advent Long before he became a priest, Chicago’s Father John Kartje was a scientist, getting a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Chicago. What’s the one constant...
01.04.2023
Dr. John Duffy, Clinical Psychologist and Best-Selling Author
Friday, November 4, 2022 12:00 PM 1:15 PM Union League Club Chicago (map) It's a Whole New Ballgame: Guiding Our Next Generation Through Anxious Times As depression rates increase dramatically, especially among...
11.28.2022
#2210 - Fr. Gregory Boyle, SJ
The First Friday Club welcomes Fr. Gregory Boyle, SJ, founder of Homeboy Industries
06.08.2020
#2003 - Mayor Lori Lightfoot
On May 20th, 2019, Ms. Lori Lightfoot succeeded in becoming the first black female and openly gay Mayor of Chicago. We welcomed her to be our March 2020 speaker.
02.10.2020
#2002 - Philip Andrew
In May 1988, Phil Andrew, then a 20-year-old college student, was shot in the chest in the aftermath of the Hubbard Woods elementary school shooting in Winnetka—one of the nation’s first modern mass school shootings. Andrew survived his injuries, but...
01.10.2020
#2001 - Fr. Charlie Rubey
"Suicide: The Aftermath" The painful reality of suicide has become too prevalent in our culture today. It has been said that one soldier in our military takes his life every day. The rate of suicide among veterans is not far...
12.10.2019
#1912 - Fr. Edward Foley
On Friday, December 6, 2019, at Noon, in the President's Hall : 2nd Floor of the Union League Club The First Friday Club Welcomes Fr. Edward Foley Duns Scotus Professor of Spirituality, Professor of Liturgy and Music at Catholic Theological...
12.01.2019
#1911 - Edward J. Wehmer
The First Friday Club Welcomes Edward J. Wehmer Founder, President & CEO of Wintrust "Faith at Work...Let's Talk About It" A great champion of local business and advocate for entrepreneurs, Wehmer will discuss the challenges of maintaining faith and values...
10.04.2019
#1910 - Alan Krashesky
Alan Krashesky walked through the door of Channel 7 in Chicago as a 21 year old. Now, 37 years later, he has become the dean of broadcast journalists in the Chicago television market. He is considered one of the top...
09.23.2019
#1905 - Fr. John Cusick and Rick Kogan
In a conversation format Rick Kogan will chat with Fr. Cusick about the issues he raises in his recently released book, “Never Be Ordinary – Wisdom from My Father.”
04.30.2019
FFCC-1905: Patrick J. Kennedy
“Challenging One of the Last Social Taboos – Discrimination Against Mental Health, Addiction, and Other Brain Diseases”
03.04.2019
#1903 - Joy Loverde
The First Friday Club of Chicago in Cooperation with the Authors Group (Union League Club) Welcomes Ms. Joy Loverde Author: Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? and The Complete Eldercare Planner Who will address the topic: “Caring for...
02.26.2019
#1902 - Mary Meg McCarthy
On Friday, February 1, at Noon, in the Presidents Hall of the Union League Club, The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes Ms. Mary Meg McCarthy Executive Director National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) Who will address the topic: The Statue...
01.04.2019
#1901 - Arne Duncan
We welcome Arne Duncan as our January 2019 speaker.
01.04.2019
#1812 - Bishop Ron Hicks
We welcome Auxiliary Bishop Ron Hicks, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chicago
11.05.2018
#1811 - Fr. Thomas Hurley
The First Friday Club welcomes our guest, Fr. Thomas Hurley
05.04.2018
#1805 - Maureen Maher, Investigative Journalist
The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes Ms. Maureen Maher Award-Winning Investigative Journalist for the CBS News Magazine, 48 Hours Who Will Address the Topic “The World I want for my Daughter...and Son. Using Lessons from Our Time to Create...
04.11.2018
#1804 - Kenneth Woodward
On Friday, April 6, 2018 in the Main Lounge of the Union League Club The First Friday Club Welcomes Mr. Kenneth L. Woodward Former Religion Editor, Newsweek Magazine Who will address the Topic? “Religion and American Politics: The Recent History...
03.20.2018
#1803 - Fr. David Kelly, Chaplain at Cook County Jail
Violence is a Three-Sided Coin The out-of- control violence that plagues so many pockets of Chicago focuses on two elements: the perpetrators and the victims. Often they are described as opposite sides of the same coin, the 2 sides of...
02.08.2018
FFCC-1802: Mark McGreevy, Homelessness Advocate
On the first Friday in February we are dealing with the issue of Homelessness. We want to get beyond the stereotype and, look deeply and honestly at this growing sad cultural issue that surrounds all of us. Too many social...
01.19.2018
FFCC-1801: Fr Gregory Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries
The first Friday Club welcomes Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries
12.04.2017
FFCC-1712: John Shea, Theologian and Storyteller
On Friday, December 1, 2017, At Noon In the Main Lounge of the Union League Club The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes John Shea Author, Poet, Theologian, Storyteller Who will address the topic “Christmas: It Never Grows Old.” It...
11.28.2017
FFCC-1711 - Patrick Magoon, President and CEO of Lurie Childrens Hospital
Our Children, our future - protecting their health and well-being Health Care has been a major topic of political and social conversation for the past eight months as well as a recurring theme in our country for almost eight years.
11.03.2017
FFCC-1710: Justice Anne Burke, Co-Founder of Special Olympics
We welcome Justice Anne Burke, who discusses the founding of the Special Olympics
05.05.2017
FFCC-1705_Axelrod
riday, May 5, 2017, At Noon At the Union League Club The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes David Axelrod Political Commentator and Author Who will address the issue: “The Evolving Media and Political Landscape” David Axelrod was motivated by...
05.01.2017
FFCC-1704: Mark K. Shriver, "My Search for the Real Pope Francis"
On Friday, April 7, 2017 The First Friday Club of Chicago in Cooperation with the Authors Group (Union League Club) Welcomes Mr. Mark Shriver President, Save The Children Action Network Author, PILGRIMAGE - My Search for the Real Pope...
03.07.2017
FFCC#1703 - Blase Cardinal Cupich - "GPS for the Soul"
Cardinal Cupich will offer some thoughts on how believers can respond in a time marked by moral whiplash and acrimonious public discourse. The present moment seems to demand that we Christians choose between seemingly competing issues from protecting the unborn...
02.05.2017
FFCC-1702: Jo Anne Rooney: "Is There a Changing Identity in Catholic Universities Today?"
On Friday, February 3, 2017 At Noon at the Union League Club The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes Dr. Jo Ann Rooney 24th President, Loyola University Chicago Who will address the issue: "IS THERE A CHANGING CATHOLIC IDENTITY...
01.26.2017
FFCC-1701: "Forgiveness: The Impossible Virtue" - Jeanne Bishop
Jeanne Bishop, Attorney, Author, Social Justice Leader On Friday, January 6, 2017, at Noon At the Union League Club The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes Attorney and Author Jeanne Bishop Who will address the topic “Forgiveness: The...
12.25.2016
FFCC-1612: Fr. William Moriarity - "Living the Festival of Light"
On Friday, December 2, 2016 At Noon At the Union League Club The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes Father William Moriarity Associate Pastor, Holy Name Cathedral Chaplain Extraordinaire, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Who will address the topic "Living the...
11.04.2016
FFCC-1611 - "The Finish Line is in Sight": Carol Marin and Mary Ann Ahern
On Friday, November 4, 2016 at Noon at The Union League Club The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes Ms. Carol Marin and Ms. Mary Ann Ahern NBC 5 Chicago Addressing the topic "The Finish Line Is in Sight!"...
10.11.2016
FFCC-1605: Toni Preckwinkle - “Can We Afford to Care For Those Who Most Need Government?”
On Friday, May 6, 2016 At Noon In the Main Lounge of The Union League Club The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes President Toni Preckwinkle President, The Cook County Board Who will address the topic; “Can We Afford to...
10.07.2016
FFCC-1610: "Is There Any Light at the end of the Tunnel?" - Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson
On Friday, October 7, 2016, At Noon at The Union League Club The First Friday Club of Chicago Welcomes Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Chicago Police Department Who will address the issue "Is There Any Light at the end of the Tunnel?" During the years...
09.13.2016
FFCC-1602: Fr. Micheal Pfleger - “A City in Turmoil - News to Some – Just Another Day to Others”
The first Friday Club welcomes Fr. Michael Pfleger as our February 2016 speaker “A City in Turmoil - News to Some – Just Another Day to Others” Fr. Michael Pfleger became pastor of St Sabina Catholic Community at the...
03.04.2016
FFCC1603: Rev. Shannon Kershner - "Resurrection Moments In A Time Of Lent"
The First Friday Club of Chicago welcomes the Reverend Shannon Kershner, pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church, as our March speaker. "Resurrection Moments In A Time Of Lent" When the Christian Church calls us again this Lent to participate in a...
01.08.2016
FFCC-1601: David Anderson, “When A Real Good Idea Becomes a Real Big Problem - Student Loans”
First Friday Club of Chicago presents our January 2016 speaker, David Anderson: “When A Real Good Idea Becomes a Real Big Problem - Student Loans” What a great idea – make money available for more young people to attend...

What's First Friday Club of Chicago podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

First Friday Club of Chicago podcast episodes:

Dr. Ngozi Ezike

Mary Meg McCarthy

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas and the Leo High School Choir

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul

Howard Reich

Barbara Gaines and Rick Kogan

Fr. Michael Pfleger

Mike Mulligan: Co-host of the Mully and Haugh show on WSCR 670-AM

Scott Turow: Practicing Lawyer and Bestselling Author

Sister Barbara Reid, OP: President of Catholic Theological Union

Pastor Corey B. Brooks: Founder of New Beginnings Church and Project Hood

Sally Blount: President & CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Fr. John Kartje: Astrophysicist and Parish Priest

Dr. John Duffy, Clinical Psychologist and Best-Selling Author

#2210 - Fr. Gregory Boyle, SJ

#2003 - Mayor Lori Lightfoot

#2002 - Philip Andrew

#2001 - Fr. Charlie Rubey

#1912 - Fr. Edward Foley

#1911 - Edward J. Wehmer

#1910 - Alan Krashesky

#1905 - Fr. John Cusick and Rick Kogan

FFCC-1905: Patrick J. Kennedy

#1903 - Joy Loverde

#1902 - Mary Meg McCarthy

#1901 - Arne Duncan

#1812 - Bishop Ron Hicks

#1811 - Fr. Thomas Hurley

#1805 - Maureen Maher, Investigative Journalist

#1804 - Kenneth Woodward

#1803 - Fr. David Kelly, Chaplain at Cook County Jail

FFCC-1802: Mark McGreevy, Homelessness Advocate

FFCC-1801: Fr Gregory Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries

FFCC-1712: John Shea, Theologian and Storyteller

FFCC-1711 - Patrick Magoon, President and CEO of Lurie Childrens Hospital

FFCC-1710: Justice Anne Burke, Co-Founder of Special Olympics

FFCC-1705_Axelrod

FFCC-1704: Mark K. Shriver, "My Search for the Real Pope Francis"

FFCC#1703 - Blase Cardinal Cupich - "GPS for the Soul"

FFCC-1702: Jo Anne Rooney: "Is There a Changing Identity in Catholic Universities Today?"

FFCC-1701: "Forgiveness: The Impossible Virtue" - Jeanne Bishop

FFCC-1612: Fr. William Moriarity - "Living the Festival of Light"

FFCC-1611 - "The Finish Line is in Sight": Carol Marin and Mary Ann Ahern

FFCC-1605: Toni Preckwinkle - “Can We Afford to Care For Those Who Most Need Government?”

FFCC-1610: "Is There Any Light at the end of the Tunnel?" - Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson

FFCC-1602: Fr. Micheal Pfleger - “A City in Turmoil - News to Some – Just Another Day to Others”

FFCC1603: Rev. Shannon Kershner - "Resurrection Moments In A Time Of Lent"

FFCC-1601: David Anderson, “When A Real Good Idea Becomes a Real Big Problem - Student Loans”

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