The Follow to Lead Podcast

#128: “Dealing with Anxiety” with Catherine DiNuzzo of Sacred Wellness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and today we will be talking with Catherine DiNuzzo, a Catholic speaker, author, and Licensed Professional Counselor. Catherine is the author of the bestselling book “The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety,” which offers a practical and faith-informed approach to understanding and managing anxiety. We’ll also explore managing anxiety in schools and classrooms.

#127: “Life Lessons on Enrollment Management” with Cristy McNay, Partners in Mission

On this episode of follow to lead we’ll be talking with Cristy McNay, from Partners in Mission, who specializes in Catholic school enrollment management, recruitment, and retention. From her vast experience including 17 years in leadership roles in Catholic Schools, we asked Cristy to share with us a list of her five most important life lessons regarding admissions and enrollment. These will definitely prove to be meaningful and applicable not only for those involved in enrollment management but all who are involved in Catholic Education.

#126: “Welcome to Hope Springs” with Paul McCusker, Senior Creative Director for the Augustine Institute.

A great resource for families and schools has been released by the Augustine Institute called “Welcome to Hope Springs,” an audio drama series that looks at life through a Catholic worldview. We’ll be talking with Peabody Award-winning author Paul McCusker, the writer and producer of the series about its development and distribution. The story follows a tight-knit group of young friends who gather at a restored train station that becomes a community hub. As they pursue new adventures, they solve unexpected mysteries and encounter unexplainable events.  The kids gradually learn that their choices and relationships shape who they are becoming, offering meaningful moral lessons that give parents easy openings for conversations about character and faith.

#125: “Catholics in American Civic Life,” with Dr. Tom Harmon, University of St. Thomas-Houston

At a time when American history and Western Civilization are increasingly contested on college campuses, the University of St. Thomas–Houston (UST) is investing in the importance of developing good Catholic citizenship. We will be exploring their new initiative on this episode of “Follow to Lead” with Dr. Tom Harmon, Associate Director of Catholic Studies at the University. In addition to our discussion of citizenship, we will hear more about UST’s $1 million federal grant received from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The award comes as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary and underscores UST’s commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition and to understanding the American founding within its broader moral, philosophical, and religious context.

#124: “A Lenten Phone Fast Challenge” with Matt Paolelli, Vice President of Marketing, Real Life Catholic

Today on “Follow to Lead” we’ll be talking with Matt Paolelli, Vice President of Marketing for Real Life Catholic about their new Lenten Phone Fast Challenge. Studies show that up to 57% of Americans consider themselves addicted to their smartphones, a trend especially pronounced among younger generations. Chris Stefanick’s non-profit ministry Real Life Catholic is launching the Lenten Phone Fast Challenge to propose a countercultural sacrifice this Lent in support of the youngest generation of Catholics. RLC encourages people to commit to a specific phone fast to decrease their smartphone usage during Lent while also joining in prayer specifically for the renewed faith of Catholic teens.   Learn more and join the challenge at https://reallifecatholic.com/lent [https://facebook.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=834c7054aa6f76ca6da188833&id=c28c869545&e=eaf775f53c].