
Called (with Father Mike Schmitz) brings you powerful stories of ordinary people living extraordinary lives of service. Hosted by Father Mike Schmitz and brought to you by The Catholic Initiative in partnership with Ascension, each episode features conversations with individuals who have answered God’s call to serve others—from highly successful entrepreneurs to industry executives and community l... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitReligion & SpiritualityBusinessChristianity | |||

In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Sr. Gianna Maria and Sister Zelie Maria Louis of the Sisters of Life—a community of religious sisters whose mission is to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. One of their ... more
In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Kerry Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to “walk with the poor.”
Kerry shares her remarkable lifelong journey of se... more
In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz talks with Dave Arnold—former CEO turned global ministry leader—about how God transformed his life and led him into the heart of Rwanda’s post-genocide healing. Dave shares how the PEACE Plan united governm... more
When thousands of parishes are closing and fewer people identify with any faith, how can the Church not only survive—but thrive?
In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz talks with Kevin Doyle, president of the Catholic Initiative, about a bold n... more
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The Lou Holtz episode was the best interview of faith and athletics I’ve ever heard.
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Darryl Woods’ interview was so inspiring, I was tearing up. In a world with so much division, even within the Christian community, Fr. Mike and Darryl reminded us that we are one body in Christ. What we do for others, we do for our Lord. Peace be with you!
Happy to join you, all.
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Focusing on inspiring stories of individuals dedicated to service, this podcast features conversations that highlight the transformative power of faith in everyday lives. It explores topics related to community engagement, social justice, and personal fulfillment through service, featuring guests from various sectors including non-profits and business leadership. Listeners are encouraged to see service as a profound invitation to live out their faith actively rather than merely an obligation. Unique aspects include the welcoming of diverse voices and the emphasis on ordinary individuals accomplishing extraordinary feats guided by their spirituality.
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Recent guests on Called include:
1. Sister Gianna
2. Sister Zelie
3. Kerry Robinson
4. Kevin Doyle
5. Chris Green
6. Coach Lou Holtz
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