[Trailer] New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young Professional

Welcome to the “Mini-Series” podcast of the St. Josemaria Institute! We’re excited to launch this new channel announcing our first mini-series:New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young ProfessionalLaunching on May 1, 2025, join our host, Rob Hays, as he invites listeners to open new horizons in their lives and explore what it means to “work for God,” especially as young professionals who are trying to navigate both the opportunities and pitfalls they face every day at work, at home, and in society. Over 7 in-depth episodes, Rob shares anecdotes and lessons learned from his personal and professional life, and he draws on over 20 years of experience mentoring hundreds of young professionals, to help listeners grapple with life’s big questions. Rob also shares how the life-changing teachings and spirituality of St. Josemaria Escriva taught him how to work for God and how to guide others in their desires and goals to live genuinely Christian lives.OUR HOSTRob Hays is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Ashford Hospitality Trust. He earned his A.B. in Politics with a certificate in Political Economy from Princeton University. He is involved in several charitable, formative, and faith organizations, such as the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life at Princeton University and the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) in Washington DC. He co-founded the Business Ethics Forum for Dallas-area executives, and he is the lead organizer for the annual Dallas Successful Fathers Conference. He and his wife Alicia have been married 20 years and are blessed with 7 children.New episodes premiere every Thursday beginning May 1, 2025. Subscribe today!