ChristLife: We Have Been Sent

CL29 - Meditating on Scripture

September 11, 2007 19:50 - 23.6 MB

ChristLife's newest intern, Christy, joins Pete in the "studio" for a lively podcast, complete with some good news and an talk by Archbishop Collins on "Lectio Divina". In his talk the Archbishop brings a new perspective to Sacred Scripture that is deeply moving.

CL28 - Evangelization & Renewal

August 27, 2007 19:43 - 23.1 MB

Chad joins Pete in the "studio" for one last podcast before he heads off to St. Mary's Seminary. After some updates and news, Pete joins Catholic writer and blogger, Oswald Sobrino, for a lively interview on the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelization and renewal in the Catholic Church.

CL27 - Transformed by the Holy Spirit

August 10, 2007 14:50 - 23.2 MB

From throwing sticks at cars to being transformed by the Holy Spirit, Peter shares his testimony of God's mercy in his own life. In addition to Pete's testimony are Julie's random comments and some interesting news out of China. So listen up!

CL26 - Discovering Christ

July 27, 2007 18:23 - 22.8 MB

It's all about Discovering Christ this podcast. We have a short clip from Fr. Arnold's talk on the Holy Spirit Retreat Day and two short testimonies from participants of the Young Adult Discovering Christ Course. And of course, in addition to everything, we have Pete and Julie's running commentary. Enjoy!

CL25 - Nature Calls

July 13, 2007 19:10 - 17.4 MB

After his 42-mile hike in one day, Peter is alive and live with Julie and Dave Nodar, Director of ChristLife, with reports on his hike and further testimonies on sharing Christ while enjoying nature.

CL24 - Servant Evangelism II

June 29, 2007 15:22 - 21.9 MB

Julie and Pete are back with updates on the Discovering Christ course, rumors of a 42 mile hike, and ChristLife news. The second part of the podcast features two live "man on the street" interviews concerning the meaning of life and God and further reflections on cleaning toilets for Christ.

CL23 - Servant Evangelism

June 14, 2007 19:07 - 17.1 MB

Julie's back as the summer intern with Pete, both full of exciting news including the young adult program Discovering Christ. In the second part Pete, Chad, and a group of young adults head to UMBC to do some servant evangelism by cleaning toilets and getting to know a few students and their ideas about God and life.

CL22 - Evangelization, Conversion, and Crisis of Faith

May 30, 2007 15:13 - 29 MB

In this podcast episode, Chad and Pete are joined by Julie, who is returning to replace Chad's position at Christlife as a summer intern. The episode addresses a few news items covering unique ways for college students to evangelize and focuses heavily on an interview with Russell Shaw, a prolific Catholic writer who recently wrote the book Good News Bad News: Evangelization, Conversion, and the Crisis of Faith, which uses the experience of many converts to the Catholic faith to illustrate e...

CL21 - Franciscans Go Underground

May 11, 2007 20:01 - 26.2 MB

In this podcast episode, Chad and Pete give some news updates on ChristLife and the Catholic Church at large - including the unveiling of ChristLife's new blog Everyday Apostles. Also included is an interview Pete conducts with Brother Christopher, CFR, while at a youth retreat in Nanticoke, PA. Pete and Br. Christopher discuss the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and their involvement in a new movement called Catholic Underground, which strives to evangelize by directly engaging contemporar...

CL20 - Challenging Men to Follow Christ

April 27, 2007 20:07 - 20.9 MB

In this podcast episode, Chad and Pete interview Fr. Phillip Chavez, SOLT, a priest in York, PA who specializes in masculine spirituality. This podcast interview focuses largely on how the call of Christ draws men to a deeper knowledge of themselves and their role in society. Christ calls men to find the fulfillment of their masculinity in the Church and how the Church needs men to serve as leaders to spread the Kingdom. Also included in this podcast are some news updates on ChristLife's mi...

CL19 - Street Interviews and Evangelization

April 13, 2007 14:38 - 17.6 MB

In this podcast episode, Pete and Chad take to the streets of Baltimore to ask people what they think about God. They received some very interesting responses about what most Americans believe about the meaning of life and the relevance of God. Overall, the interviews provide valuable insight into how average people on the street understand God and what the Church can do to meet their needs. Also, do not forget that Discovering Christ begins this Tuesday, April 17 at the Church of the Cru...

CL18 - Are You Afraid to Evangelize?

March 30, 2007 19:58 - 28.2 MB

If evangelization is one of the words that makes your hair stand up in fright, than this episode is for you. Listen to Chad and Pete as they continue their interview with Becky Pippert, an international speaker and author on evangelization. Drawing from her own experiences, Becky gives practical advice on how to share the Gospel with friends without fear of offending them. Furthermore, she offers profound insight into how campus Christian organizations can dynamically engage the secular en...

CL17 - Jesus Is Irresistable

March 19, 2007 18:20 - 25.8 MB

In this podcast episode, Chad and Pete interview Becky Pippert, an international evangelist and author with twenty-five years of experience. She is the author of Out of the Saltshaker and into the World, a book designed to help us feel relaxed and enthusiastic about sharing our faith. In this first of two podcast episodes, she gives testimony as to how she came to the Christian faith and provides valuable insight into how Jesus can fulfill the needs of postmodern man.

CL16 - Missionaries in Slovakia

March 02, 2007 19:51 - 29.6 MB

In this podcast episode, Pete recalls his recent two-week trip to Slovakia, including interviews with two Slovak missionaries. The first, Fr. Rast'o, shares his experiences in bringing others to know and love Christ in his country following the fall of communism. His zeal and dedication to the Gospel provides a courageous and inspiring example of what it means to be a missionary. The second interview centers upon Hanna, a lay missionary whose love for the Lord has brought her as far as Tur...

CL15 - To Be a Witness We Must Know Him

February 16, 2007 21:42 - 27.7 MB

Here is the second half of Chad and Pete's interview with Fr. Francis Martin. Though a few days late due to travels in Slovakia and lots of ice on the East Coast... this podcast is worth the wait! Fr. Francis shares his heart one more time in this interview with lots of wisdom and the fire of the Holy Spirit. You will leave this podcast wanting to dive into prayer to know Jesus that much more so that his beauty can be communicated to this world! Part 2 of 2.

CL14 - The Witness of Holiness

January 31, 2007 13:00 - 27.2 MB

In this episode, ChristLife interviews Fr. Francis Martin of the Mother of God community in Gaithersburg, MD. As a priest and brilliant professor with years of experience in the charismatic renewal, he is known globally for his expertise on the topic of the role of the Holy Spirit in witnessing to Christ. During this interview, he shares the essential characteristics of an effective evangelist. His wealth of experience resulting from 15 years as a Trappist monk and 50 years as a priest pro...

CL13 - The King's Men

January 17, 2007 16:43 - 28.9 MB

Get inspired in standing up for your faith and witnessing to the great news of what God has accomplished in Christ Jesus! Two men from a Catholic apostolate, the King's Men, join hosts Pete and Chad as they discuss evangelization and masculine spirituality. What is this? Well listen in and find out how a small men's apostolate is standing up for purity and truth on the streets of Philadelphia.

CL12 - ChristLife Interviews a Seminarian

January 03, 2007 18:45 - 25.7 MB

On this first episode of the New Year- Pete, Chad, and Dave give some updates on what's happening at ChristLife. In addition, guest seminarian Chris Rush joins Pete on the phone to discuss Catholic evangelization at one of America's top party schools, Florida State.

CL11 - The Prodigal Son

December 19, 2006 16:39 - 27.7 MB

The latest and greatest ChristLife podcast featuring our host, Pete Ascosi, who is joined by college intern, Chad Zik, and Director, Dave Nodar. The focus of this podcast is the Father's heart for the lost - and how we can respond as the Church to those who are lost among us. The substance of this podcast is an excerpt from a talk ChristLife's program director, Dianne Martin, delivered recently. A very inspirational call to action!

CL10 - Living for Christ on Campus

December 04, 2006 16:49 - 21.7 MB

Ten podcasts! Woohoo! This great podcast is aimed at college students and other young adults. This stimulating conversation between Pete and ChristLife's current intern, Chad, and past intern, Julie surveys their experience in living for and proclaiming Christ in their college environments.

CL9 - Into the Fields: ChristLife's Missionary Corps

November 17, 2006 19:50 - 26.8 MB

If you're a Catholic who wants to actually evangelize - this podcast is for you! ChristLife is beginning a new initiative in the Archdiocese of Baltimore - that of raising up a "missionary corps" of Catholics committed to being, as the Pope recently said, "apostles among our contemporaries" - nourished by the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. The podcast comprises a short intro by Pete Ascosi, a talk by Dave Nodar, and some comments from a bishop on our evangelization training pr...

CL8 - Let the Language of Faith be on Your Lips - part 2

November 02, 2006 17:22 - 25.3 MB

Listen to the second half of ChristLife's interview with Fr. Robert Barron! He answers the question of how we proclaim Christ as head of His Church and addresses the great need for the laity to take part in their apostolate. Finally on a personal level, his insight into how Catholics can practially "let the language of faith be on our lips" is inspiring!

CL7 - Let the Language of Faith be on Your Lips - part 1

October 19, 2006 19:19 - 25.5 MB

If you haven't listened to a podcast yet - make this the one! Get to know ChristLife a bit better and learn from one of the best on how to evangelize as a Catholic. Fr. Robert Barron from Chicago shares his passion for Jesus, encourages the laity to take an active part in spreading the Gospel, and gives some practical ways to make the good news compelling to our contemporaries. This podcast is the first of a two part series with Fr. Barron.

CL6 - Interview with Catholic Author - Bert Ghezzi

October 10, 2006 20:47 - 29.9 MB

In this podcast, ChristLife staff, Pete Ascosi & Chad Zik interview Catholic author Bert Ghezzi about living for Christ in the secular world. Particularly, Bert gives testimony to his own efforts at sharing the Gospel with his contemporaries and provides insight into how all Catholics can follow the Holy Spirit and evangelize in daily life.

CL5 - The Extraordinary Adventure

September 18, 2006 17:28 - 26.4 MB

The theme of this podcast centers on a message Pope Benedict XVI teaches the Christian faithful, that "God calls ordinary people into the extraordinary adventure of joining his mission." The message is delivered through a talk, ChristLife's Director, Dave Nodar gave to a gathering of 170 Catholics at the One Thing Celebration in August 2006.

CL4 - What's so "good" about the Good News?

August 24, 2006 16:22 - 20.2 MB

Our fourth podcast comprises three excerpts from a talk our young adult project manager, Pete, gave to the Jesus Youth movement in June 2006. First off Pete answers the question: what's so "good" about the Good News? Second, he shares personal testimony of God's mercy in his own life. Third he inspires the youth to be witnesses for Jesus Christ as Catholics.

CL3 - Young Adult Interview Part Two

July 28, 2006 17:52 - 24.1 MB

During the second part of our Young Adult Interview, Julie, Christy, and Mark continue their discussion and testimonies on evangelization and the amazing work of the Holy Spirit.

CL2 - Young Adult Evangelization

July 06, 2006 15:10 - 18.3 MB

In the first of a two-part interview our Young Adult Intern, Julie, interviews two young adults about their experiences sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

CL1 - Introduction to ChristLife and the New Evangelization

July 05, 2006 18:00 - 20.1 MB

Welcome to ChristLife's first podcast! We at ChristLife are excited about using podcasting to spread the love of Jesus Christ in a new way and we hope to encourage and inspire you to do the same. This first podcast is an introduction to ChristLife's ministry and the Catholic Church's call to the new evangelization.