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October 02 Interviewing the Church's Promoter General of the Rosary
In this week's episode of White Collars, Charles Busch and Father Lomnitzer interview Fr. Lawerence Lew, OP, the Promoter General of the Rosary in the Catholic Church.
They discuss Fr. Lew's conversion from Protestantism to Catholicism as a fourteen year old, including which arguments he found to be most convincing to him regarding the historicity of the Church and the Canon of Scripture.
They also discuss the importance of allowing the liturgy to discipline your life, the way to properly pray the Rosary, why you don't need to pray the Luminous Mysteries and how to join the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary.
1 hr 10 min
September 25 Interviewing a Former Swiss Guard
This week on White Collars, Fr. Lomnitzer and Charles interview Mattieu Hüging, a former Swiss Guard. They talk about everything from Mattieu's time in the Swiss military, to why he answered the call to be a member of the Swiss guard, to his experiences with Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV. You don't want to miss this one!
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September 18Why Fulton Sheen is Being Beatified
This week on White Collars, Fr. Lomnitzer and Charles walk through the life of Fulton Sheen, giving special attention to his spiritual insights and advice.
They cover:
Their visit to Fulton Sheen’s tomb at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York
His early life and education
How Charles and Father Lomnitzer discovered Fulton Sheen
Sheen’s influence on Catholic seminaries and holy hours
The importance of prayer and Eucharistic adoration
Fulton Sheen’s connection to The Catholic University of America
His career as a teacher, bishop, author, and evangelist
His television and radio success, including his Emmy award
Sheen’s distinctive preaching style, humor, preparation, and clarity
His conflict with Cardinal Spellman and his subsequent move to Rochester
Sheen’s later recognition by Pope St. John Paul II
His books - The Life of Christ, Life Is Worth Living, and Go to Heaven
His generosity toward the poor and Catholic parishes
Fulton Sheen’s influence on civil rights and opposition to communism
The difference between loving people and using people
Tolerance, moral truth, and the duty to admonish sinners charitably
Why moral principles should not depend on majority opinion
The Catholic Church’s public image and the need for better evangelization
Why Fulton Sheen remains relevant to younger generations
The possibility of Fulton Sheen’s canonization and lasting legacy
Prepare properly for the next American Blessed! Bl. Fulton Sheen, pray for us!
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September 11The "Magic" Behind Changing the Culture at Fortune 500 Companies
This week on White Collars, Fr. Lomnitzer and Charles sit down with Tom Pescé.
Tom Pesce is an international speaker, educator, emcee, and motivational entertainer. His long client list includes companies such NASA, Amazon, Google, NBC, Nasdaq, Formula 1, and more.
In addition to his award-winning stage work, Tom is also a distinguished educator with over twenty years experience teaching fourth and sixth grade in Westchester, NY. He has earned multiple graduate degrees in the fields of elementary education, school district administration, and advanced leadership studies.
However, as Fr. Lomnitzer says in this week's episode, Tom is much more than his bio. He's a husband and father and devoted Catholic.
During this conversation, they cover:
Why sixth graders and Fortune 500 executives are more alike than you think
How to make teams feel significant and overcome disengagement
Using storytelling, surprise, and magic to make ideas memorable
The PCT framework: problem, credentials, and promise
Why love, sacrifice, purpose, and faith matter more than titles...and more!
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1 hr 4 min
September 04Capitalism is More Complicated (and Better) Than You Think - w/ Dr. Jerry Z. Muller
On this week's episode of White Collars, Fr. Lomnitzer and Charles interview Dr. Jerry Z Muller, professor emeritus of history at Catholic University of America. While the crux of the conversation is the positives of Capitalism, Dr. Muller also covers:
The difference between socialism and capitalism
The moral effects of capitalism
How free markets can serve humanity
An analysis of family life and capitalism
The moral habits shaped by markets
Self-interest vs. selfishness in regards to capitalism
How Competition can cause concern for others
Cooperation across religion, nationality, and politics as a fruit of capitalism
Rent control as a short term solution with long term deficiencies
... and much more!
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August 28 Always Forward: Faith, Film & Saint Junípero Serra with Zach Fiedler
In this episode of White Collars, we sit down with photographer and filmmaker Zach Fiedler to talk about faith, creativity, storytelling, and building a career with purpose.

We dive into his project Remnants, his upcoming series The Serra Nine, and his journey to tell stories that point toward something bigger than ourselves. Work hard. Pray harder.

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1 hr 2 min
August 21 From Civil Lawyer to Canonist: Canon Law, Rights of the Faithful, and Defending our Priests.
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Michael J. Mazza, a civil and canon lawyer, husband, father, and independent advocate who has spent years defending the rights of priests and the faithful.
Dr. Mazza shares his remarkable journey from youth minister to federal securities lawyer, and finally to Rome to study canon law. Along the way he unpacks:
The profound differences between American civil law and the Church’s canonical tradition
The history of the Code of Canon Law and why the 1983 Code is considered the “last document of Vatican II”
The seven books of the Code and the often-overlooked rights and duties of the Christian faithful
Key canons every Catholic should know
The real state of due process for accused priests after the Dallas Charter — what is working, what is broken, and how the Church can do better
Practical advice for the faithful when a beloved priest is removed, and for Catholic lawyers seeking to serve the Church with integrity
Whether you are a priest, a concerned layperson, or simply someone who wants to understand how the Church’s law actually works, this conversation is filled with clarity, charity, and hard-won wisdom.
1 hr 4 min
August 14 Work, Unions & the Dignity of Labor
What does the Faith have to say about work, labor unions, and the dignity of workers?

In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Doyle, the State Program Director for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, to explore the history and purpose of labor unions, the importance of collective bargaining, fair wages, safe working conditions, and the role work plays in family and human flourishing.

We also discuss how Catholic teaching approaches work and the human person, including connections to recent Church teaching on technology and the meaning of being human. Join us for a conversation about why work is more than a paycheck, and why solidarity, dialogue, and the dignity of every worker matter.

Work hard and pray harder.
1 hr 2 min
August 07 The Genius of C.S. Lewis: From Atheist to Christian Thinker
C.S. Lewis remains one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the modern era. In this episode, we explore his remarkable journey from atheism to faith, his impact on Christian apologetics, and why books like Mere Christianity continue to resonate with readers around the world.
We discuss his life in Belfast, his wartime experiences, his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, and the theological insights that made him such a compelling communicator of christianity. The conversation also touches on The Chronicles of Narnia, the famous “Liar, Lunatic, or Lord” argument, Anglicanism, church history, and the importance of engaging faith with both reason and imagination.
Join us for an engaging conversation that bridges literature, theology, history, and culture through the life and work of C.S. Lewis.
1 hr 10 min
July 31 John Paul II, Reagan & Thatcher: Lessons in Leadership
Who were the three leaders who helped shape the modern West? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the lives and legacies of Pope St. John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and Margaret Thatcher, three figures whose leadership transformed politics, faith, and culture during the final decades of the Cold War.

We discuss:
Ronald Reagan's vision for America and the fight against communism

Pope St. John Paul II's spiritual leadership, global influence, and role in inspiring freedom

Margaret Thatcher's economic reforms and the revival of Britain

How these three leaders worked—directly and indirectly—to shape history

What today's leaders can learn from their courage, conviction, and optimism

Beyond the history, we reflect on why their examples continue to matter and how each of us is called to lead well in our own time.

Book Mentioned: The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister, by John O'Sullivan.
1 hr 2 min

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A priest in a cassock. A businessman in a blazer. One altar, one airport lounge. Join Fr. Colin B. Lomnitzer and Charles W. Busch as they navigate faith, philosophy, politics, business, and the…