Best Catholic Apostolate Center Podcasts (2025)

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Blogcast: Summertime is a Time for Processions 6:15

3h ago6:15

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This blogcast explores “Summertime is a Time for Processions” written by Pat Fricchione and read by Amy Cardin. In this blog post, Pat share the joy he received when he attends a processions. He enjoys the history and faith that has existed in communities for over 100 years, celebrating St. Ubaldo, St. George, and St. Anthony. Each of the celebrat…

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Told 6:40

5h ago6:40

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For the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the work of the Holy Spirit within us. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the C…

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Papal History 31:56

2h ago31:56

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The Pope as the leader of the Catholic Church finds it's origins the New Testament when Jesus chose Peter as the first pope. Through history, there have been various ways to choose the pope. A conclave is the current form of electing a new pope where cardinals assemble in the Sistine Chapel and cast their votes. In this episode of On Mission, Chris…

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14 | Stretchy Seasons: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at 4 Months of Growth, Healing, Transition, and Fruit in Life & Business 45:11

6h ago45:11

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Ever feel like you’re being stretched in every direction - personally, professionally, spiritually - and you're not sure what it's all for? In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of a four-month season of intense internal and external growth, and how the stretch led to deep fruit in our business, team, and lives. If you’ve ever felt like yo…

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13 | Leading Differently: How Slowing Down Accelerates Growth | 4 Real-Life Lessons from Clients & Team 36:48

4d ago36:48

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What if the very thing you're avoiding - slowing down - is the secret to unlocking the growth you've been chasing? Are you leading a team, building a business, or trying to scale your impact, and it feels like it’s all happening at a pace that’s unsustainable, unclear, or you're just plain stuck? In this episode, we explore how leading differently,…

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Glorify 6:46

13d ago6:46

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For the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on loving one another. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, …

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Mary at the Foot of the Cross and Hope with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 05/14/2025 9:36

14d ago9:36

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Mary stood at the foot of the cross as her son, Jesus Christ, died in front of her. Despite this great anguish she experienced, she offers us an example of hope that God provides and will always prevail. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, in his reflection on Pope Franci…

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Blogcast: St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of JOY! 7:35

7d ago7:35

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This blogcast explores “St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of JOY!" written by Annie Harton and read by Brian Rhude. In this blog post, Annie reminds us of our call to exude joy in our daily lives following the example of St. Philip Neri. In the last days leading up to His passion, Jesus said, “So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, a…

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Retreat Experiences and Accompaniment 37:30

11d ago37:30

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Retreats are an ancient practice for Catholics to get away from the day-to-day life and allow God to work in their hearts in a deeply intimate way. Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center and Campus Minister for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, joins this episode of On Mission with Chris Pierno, Sarah Scalfaro, and Fr. Frank…

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12 | Why Letting Go Is So Hard: Moving From “It’s All On Me” to Co-Creation and Delegation 19:25

11d ago19:25

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Have you ever felt the weight of “it’s all on me”? Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or managing a household, the pressure to carry everything alone can feel overwhelming. This episode is for the leader who longs to delegate, desires deeper support, and knows they can’t—and shouldn’t—do it all themselves, but still finds it hard to…

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Hand 6:40

20d ago6:40

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For the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on following Christ. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the…

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The Annunciation and Hope with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 05/07/2025 10:14

21d ago10:14

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The Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ was incarnated, is a prime example of how Mary knew to trust God and place her hope in him. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, in his reflection on Pope Francis’ Bull of Indict…

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11 | The Pivotal Growth Point No One Talks About: How to Tell You're In One — and What to Lean Into 28:42

18d ago28:42

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There’s a messy middle in business growth that no one really talks about. Not the beginning. Not the breaking point. But that moment when things are working… …yet it still feels off. Unsustainable. You’ve outgrown your current capacity. The structure that got you here can’t get you where you’re going. And the success you prayed for? It’s becoming t…

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Revealed 6:18

27d ago6:18

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For the Third Sunday of Easter, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on living the love of the Risen Christ. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Cen…

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Blogcast: Celebrating the Easter Season 3:43

22d ago3:43

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This blogcast explores “Celebrating the Easter Season” written and read by Monica Thom Konschnik. In this blog post, Monica shares some of the ways she celebrates the 50 day long Easter Season. During these celebrations, which I now carry on with my own family, there was always food. My grandma was an excellent cook, a talent which she passed on to…

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Jubilee Year 29:01

25d ago29:01

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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, William Tishuk, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Dr. Susan Timoney, STD, Associate Professor of Practice at the Catholic University of America, to discuss the Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope, 2025. The Church has an excellent opportunity to strengthen its hope in the Lord as we prepare for the 20…

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10 | 7 Practical Tips to Grow your Impact & Income while Protecting What Matters Most: Honoring your Capacity - Part 2 27:43

25d ago27:43

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What if scaling your impact didn’t mean sacrificing your peace, health, and relationships? In this episode, we’ll show you how. Are you craving a simpler, more life-giving way to grow your business — one that honors your limits, protects what matters most, and leaves you energized instead of drained? So many purpose-driven women are quietly drownin…

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Belief 6:15

1M ago6:15

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For the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on belief in the Risen Christ. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. F…

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The Problem with Black-and-White Thinking (and How to Hold the Both/And) 5:39

1M ago5:39

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In this reflective minisode, Anna explores the limitations of black-and-white thinking and why embracing the tension of “both-and” is essential for growth in life, business, and mission. Drawing from faith and personal insight, she unpacks how holding space for complexity expands our capacity to lead, discern, and co-create with God in a more integ…

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Sales Without Pressure: Integrity-Filled Conversations Rooted in Mutual Discernment 3:46

1M ago3:46

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In this behind-the-scenes reflection, Anna shares the story of a conversation with a potential client where, together, they discerned whether it was the right time to move forward with private consulting. This minisode highlights a countercultural, integrity-centered approach to sales rooted in mutual honesty, financial clarity, and freedom from pr…

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Cloths 6:06

1M ago6:06

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For Easter Sunday, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the hope of the Resurrection. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Ins…

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Resurrection and Hope with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 04/16/2025 9:00

1M ago9:00

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The Resurrection is a reality that we experience today in the here and now. It is not just something that happened in the past. We can have hope in Jesus Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, in his reflection on Pope Francis’ homily from the Easter Vigil, 2024. The…

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Blogcast: Journeying Through Holy Week 4:13

1M ago4:13

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In this blog post, Sarah shares some insights into the last week of Jesus’ life, Holy Week, and looks forward to the celebration of Easter. Jesus knew what he was about to face on the Cross; he knew about his eventual Death and Resurrection. Yet, he knew his work before those events was not done; he had to continue to preach to the apostles. In hin…

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Families at Mass 43:25

1M ago43:25

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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Sarah Scalfaro, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Krissy Pierno and Kate Fowler to discuss their experiences when bringing their families to Mass. Parents with young children understand how getting to Mass and getting through Mass can offer specific challenges. Kate and Krissy offer tips and advi…

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9 | Honoring Your Capacity: The Paradigm Shift you Need if You Want to Grow Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being 34:54

1M ago34:54

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Are you exhausted from pushing through, holding it all together, and doing “whatever it takes” to grow your business or ministry? Have you been running on fumes, silently hoping you can just make it to the next finish line - the next launch, the next big event, the next big number - so you can finally rest? If the model of “take massive action and …

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Remember 6:25

2M ago6:25

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For Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Fr. Frank reflects on remembering the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Fol…

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Son Rise Morning Show 04/09/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on The Crucifix, Well-Spring of Hope 8:21

2M ago8:21

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"One image remained fixed in the minds of the disciples: the cross. That is where everything ended. That is where the end of everything was centered. But in a little while, they would discover a new beginning right there, in the cross. Dear brothers and sisters, this is how God’s hope germinates. It is born and reborn in the black holes of our disa…

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8 | You’re Not Just Bad With Money: What’s Really Going On - and How to Start Healing Your Relationship with Finances 18:28

2M ago18:28

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Feel like you’re just bad with money? Struggling to manage it … make more … sell … or even have a money conversation without stress? Maybe you’re caught in cycles of financial pressure - or you feel like no matter how much you earn, it’s never quite enough. So … why does it all feel so sticky and hard? If you feel stuck with money, find yourself av…

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Wrote 6:25

2M ago6:25

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For the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on repentance and deeper conversion in Christ. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow th…

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Son Rise Morning Show 04/02/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Judgement as a Setting for Learning and Practicing Hope 9:06

2M ago9:06

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Judgement as a Setting for Learning and Practicing Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI. 41. At the conclusion of the central section of the Church's great Credo—the part that recounts the mystery of Christ, from his eternal bir…

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Blogcast: Pressing in While in the Desert: Getting Over the Mid-Lent Slump 5:29

2M ago5:29

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This blogcast explores “Pressing in While in the Desert: Getting Over the Mid-Lent Slump" written by Danielle Schmitz and read by Meghan Abando. In this blog post, Danielle shares some advice to rekindle our Lenten fervor as the long penitential season continues. When we find ourselves in “the mid-Lent slump,” we need to remind ourselves of why we …

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Eucharistic Revival: Year of Mission 28:29

2M ago28:29

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Deacon Mark Krejci of the Diocese of Crookston to discuss the third year of the Eucharistic Revival, Year of Mission. This is an exciting new season of the Revival movement. The Holy Spirit has enkindled a missionary fire in the heart of …

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7 | The 8 Pillars of Strategic Growth: What Every CEO Needs to Build and Scale a Thriving, Sustainable Business 25:36

2M ago25:36

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Many CEOs and founders hit a point where they feel reactive rather than proactive - spinning their wheels, juggling all the hats, and struggling to create sustainable growth without burning out. But what if you had a clear, strategic roadmap to scale your business with intention and ease? In today’s episode, we’re diving into The 8 Pillars of Strat…

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Share 6:34

2M ago6:34

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For the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C reflects on sharing freely what we have been given in Christ. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Aposto…

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6 | What's the Point Of All This Work If I Lose My Humanity in the Process? Guest Interview with Margaret Schay 28:47

2M ago28:47

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Is your work consuming you? Are you feeling pressured to give everything to your mission, even at the cost of your well-being? In this episode, we’re having a real conversation about how to lead, serve, and work without losing sight of your humanity. You’re passionate about your mission, but at what cost? When does “serving the mission” turn into o…

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Cut 6:16

2M ago6:16

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For the Third Sunday of Lent, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on persevering in our efforts to grow in fruitfulness for ourselves and others through the grace of Christ. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, w…

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Son Rise Morning Show 03/19/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Action and Suffering as Settings for Learning Hope 14:36

2M ago14:36

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Action and Suffering as Settings for Learning Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI. 35. All serious and upright human conduct is hope in action. This is so first of all in the sense that we thereby strive to realize our lesser a…

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Blogcast: Make Time and Be Open 5:36

2M ago5:36

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This blogcast explores “Make Time and Be Open” written and read by Krissy Pierno.v In this blog post, Krissy shares her practices for Lent and how she can make the most of it to draw closer to Christ. Thinking back to my first questions, I still am going to find it difficult to be in quiet with God and not just find time but MAKE time for Christ. I…

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Working with High School Students 41:03

2M ago41:03

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Christian Bordak-Roseman, a high school theology teacher from the Washington, D.C. area, to discuss his experience accompanying students through high school. High school is a pivotal time in a person’s life. Students face a lot of pressur…

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5 | Breaking the Cycle: Why Change Fails in Your Business (and How to Make It Stick) 21:56

2M ago21:56

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Change is everywhere - we want more revenue, greater impact, a smoother workflow, or even just a cleaner house. But despite our best efforts, change often doesn’t stick. Why? Because, as humans, we are wired to resist it. If you’ve ever tried to implement change in your business, ministry, or organization - only to see it fizzle out - you’re not al…

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