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BLESSED BROKENNESS: Former Priest Shares His Story Blaine came from a broken family. His father suffered from PTSD following the Korean War, but pointed him towards Franciscan University. There he caught fire, entered seminary, and was ordained a priest. A number of things contributed to a fog of war. And he fell. Big. He speaks of the great humility of the King of Kings condescending into his pri...

THE AWAKENING HEART OF CONSERVATISM Jonathan Jakubowski | Dynamic Leader, Author & Speaker "This is one of the most consequential, on-point, clear, and compelling presentations from one of our nation’s greatest young leaders." Jonathan Jakubowski is the Director of SmartSolve, an award-winning startup business focused on sustainable packaging. Jonathan received his undergraduate degree from Bo...

THE HEART OF WORSHIP We will worship. The only question is whom  or what ? To worship is to give worth to something. Joseph (Seph) Schlueter has been on stages with top-charting artists, recorded with big producers in Nashville, originated and led "worship culture" forming opportunities partnering with some of our nation's most recognized worship leaders. In this interview he chronicles his journe...

FROM DEATH TO LIFE A POWERFUL PERSONAL EASTER STORY Like George Bailey in "It's A Wonderful Life," after a sequence of very difficult events Christopher found himself in a very dark place, standing on the edge of a bridge, staring at freezing cold February water, ready to throw his life away. God had other plans.  LISTEN NOW! SHARE! JOIN US FOR THE 7 WEEK CHALLENGE!   GO: MISSION ONE We are famili...

GUARDIAN of the DIVINE MYSTERY The Gift of St. Joseph Devin Schadt is a husband, father, author, and speaker who transmits the message of the glory, necessity, and power of fatherhood. Devin is the co-founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph ( GO ), an apostolate that works for the renewal of authentic fatherhood. Devin lives in the Midwest with his wife and five children. LISTEN NOW! SHARE! JOIN US F...

FORMATION FOR HUMANITY Purpose of a Classical Education   We're going to the core of what's required for a flourishing culture and civilization: What is the purpose of education? Why does it matter? What is at stake? Are we about it? In this insightful interview with John Paul Schlueter and Haley Strack, sophomore scholar-leaders at Hillsdale College, we get their thoughtful, personal perspectives...

IT IS RIGHT AND JUST Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion   Particularly in this atmosphere of ecclesial and political tumult, no consideration is greater than our call to holiness, which is manifest by meaningful engagement in social and political order. Here we share key moments of Eric Sammons' (Crisis Magazine editor) interview with Dr. Scott Hahn from the podcast, CRISIS PO...

VATICAN TRUTH Did Vatican II Knock the Church Off Its Rails? Interview with Dr. Nathan & Elizabeth Schlueter Is Vatican II responsible for the bad fruit of a squishy moral catechesis and banal liturgy? Is Extraordinary Form an objectively better liturgy? Is Vatican II consistent, authoritative, and obligatory for all Catholics? A great conversation for all seeking the fullness of truth, but partic...

30 DAYS UNPLUGGED: How A Catholic Priest Turned Off His iPhone And Took A Call From God Interview with Fr. Darrin Merlino, CMF on his new book. Among other stories, Fr. Darrin Merlino shares the background story of coming to faith, his inspiring call to priesthood, residence with Tim Grey, Ted Sri, and Greg Schlueter at Franciscan University-- and the folksy, humorous, and stirring inspiration beh...

WHAT MATTERS MOST: Consequential Conversation | Revival 2021  Looking back 12 months, where have we come from? Where are we going? This week we square up with four solid Catholic men in a hard-hitting conversation about covid, politics, business, the economy, marriage, family, and religion.  Three are business owners. One, a professor. All, committed to building the Kingdom as Catholic h...

WHAT MATTERS MOST: Consequential Conversation | Revival 2021 Eric Sammons has been a business owner, diocesan director, speaker, author and was recently named Editor-in-Chief of Crisis Magazine . Most notably, he is husband and father of seven. Eric is very attuned to our current political, ecclesial, and cultural landscape. In this episode we discuss the recent election. "Good Catholic." Masks. D...

WHAT MATTERS MOST: Consequential Conversation | Revival 2021 With our truly remarkable guests, Jon & Jessica Kynard, we discuss our tumultuous political landscape. Joe Biden. Donald Trump. Politics. Black Lives Matter. The Media. Narratives. Language. What people are thinking. And why. And in all these things, what matters most. Or rather, Who matters most. Jon Kynard has been a warm and encouragi...

THE CAPITAL EVENT: Our Eternal Battle One of our most exhilarating and important episodes to date. On Wednesday, January 6, Congress gathered at our nation's Capital to finalize results of one of the most contested and tumultuous election seasons in U.S. history. Under the veil of a media evidently more committed to manufactured than informed consent, following an upbeat rally with President Trump...

PRESENCE FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK 2 This year of great tumult and obstacle God sees as much greater opportunity. He has broken through our distance to be our Presence. For those with eyes to see, now is the time. Featuring: Stephanie Schlueter (Image Trinity / Mass Impact), the Kreuz Family (Worship) & Deacon Mark Genovesi. LISTEN NOW! SHARE! JOIN US FOR THE 7 WEEK CHALLENGE!   GO: MISSION ONE We are fa...

PRESENCE FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK 1 The angel Gabriel came to Mary to announce the long-awaited promise. She was the first disciple, exemplifying the response we are all called to have: "Be it done unto me according to Thy Word!" This year of great tumult and obstacle God sees as much greater opportunity. He has broken through our distance to be our Presence. For those with eyes to see, now is the time....

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? We randomly called friends out of the blue and asked them the question. Their answers are encouraging, challenging, and illuminating of this epic moment we live in. GUESTS: Jim Bishop (atty), Stacy Mal (author), Coleen Kelly Mast (EWTN), J. Jackson (Apologetix Band). Blended with some great music!   LISTEN NOW! SHARE! JOIN US FOR THE 7 WEEK CHALLENGE!   GO: MISSION ONE We are f...

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? We randomly called friends out of the blue and asked them the question. Their answers are encouraging, challenging, and illuminating of this epic moment we live in. GUESTS: Bill Hubauer (of the Neal Morse Band), Fr. Boniface Endorf, O.P., Anne Marie Schlueter. Blended with some great music!   LISTEN NOW! SHARE! JOIN US FOR THE 7 WEEK CHALLENGE!   GO: MISSION ONE We are families...

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? We randomly called friends out of the blue and asked them the question. Their answers are encouraging, challenging, and illuminating of this epic moment we live in. GUESTS: Jeff Barefoot, Michael Bragg, Letter from Archbishop Viganò, & CC Christopherson.   LISTEN NOW! SHARE! JOIN US FOR THE 7 WEEK CHALLENGE!   GO: MISSION ONE We are families united in making our homes places of...

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? We randomly called friends out of the blue and asked them the question. Their answers are encouraging, challenging, and illuminating of this epic moment we live in. GUESTS: Tom Branigan, Fr. Nathan Cromly, Blaine D'Acci, Susie Smalley, Lorna Findley, Sr. Josephine, & Dr. Rachel Elmore.   LISTEN NOW! SHARE! JOIN US FOR THE 7 WEEK CHALLENGE!   GO: MISSION ONE We are families unit...

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? We randomly called friends out of the blue and asked them the question. Their answers are encouraging, challenging, and illuminating of this epic moment we live in. GUESTS: Peter Range, JonMarc Grodi, Paul Lorei, Dave Vacheresse, Denise Swain, Liz Strang, Michaela Dietrich & Joe Campo.   LISTEN NOW! SHARE! JOIN US FOR THE 7 WEEK CHALLENGE!   GO: MISSION ONE We are families unit...

THE SUNSHINE PRINCIPLE Listen now to this enlightening, invigorating, and fun interview with Melody Lyons, a wife, mother of 9, and author of this personal account of natural Catholic healing ( purchase here ).  LISTEN NOW! SHARE! JOIN US FOR THE 7 WEEK CHALLENGE!   GO: MISSION ONE We are families united in making our homes places of ever-deepening encounter with Jesus Christ. Join us.   GO: PENTE...

HE USE TO BE "PARTY ADAM."  Adam Maher had been to the hospital three times for alcohol-related incidents. And then he encountered Jesus Christ. Blended with worship led by Seph Schlueter (Damascus Worship). This powerful evening also involved a number of miraculous healings. You need to hear this story and share it.  We are missioned friends. We're about the Kingdom here and now.  JOIN US:  OneHe...

HE USE TO BE "PARTY ADAM." Adam Maher had been to the hospital three times for alcohol-related incidents. And then he encountered Jesus Christ. Blended with worship led by Seph Schlueter (Damascus Worship). This powerful evening also involved a number of miraculous healings. You need to hear this story and share it.  We are missioned friends. We're about the Kingdom here and now.  JOIN US: OneHear...

CASSANDRA HAD NO IDEA WHAT WOULD HAPPEN when she went to Swan Creek Metropark that night. Bearing a heavy heart, she just wanted to get away. God saw something more. A beloved daughter in need of knowing His loving, healing presence.  Listen to the moving, real-life story of what took place last night. It's in highlight form. We are missioned friends. We're about the Kingdom here and now. Share. G...

HEAVEN IS SPEAKING. With guest, Drew Blazsik, join our very sobering conversation about Heaven's urgent messages to us today. Out of great love, God is warning us. Eternal life is at stake. We will soon be confronted with the horror of our sin, seeing our souls the way God sees them. What keeps us out of heaven. That we might turn. This and other messages have increased in frequency. With remarkab...