The Saint Kolbe Studios Podcast

Joe Coleman sits down with Eli Smith, Director of the Faith-Based Housing Initiative, to talk about one of Joe’s favorite topics—and then some. Churches across America are sitting on acres of underutilized land, and FBHI is training congregations to see that land not as a liability but as a mission opportunity. What We Cover:* Why congregations have quietly accumulated land for decades—and why the housing crisis is finally prompting them to do something with it* How FBHI’s five-month cohort model walks churches through the development process, from site planning to investor-ready proposals* The “YIGBY” (Yes in God’s Backyard) movement and why faith-based housing legislation is passing in some states and stalling in others for reasons that have nothing to do with partisan logic* The most common objections churches raise when approached about development—and how design quality changes the conversation* How to get involved in the faith-based housing movement even without a background in urban planning, architecture, or financeChapters:* 00:00: Introduction* 01:26: Meet Eli Smith and the Faith-Based Housing Initiative* 05:33: How FBHI Guides Congregations Through Development* 09:43: How Churches Connect with FBHI* 14:15: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Opportunities* 17:54: The Politics of YIMBY and YIGBY* 34:01: Common Obstacles for Congregations* 40:35: Legislative Wins Across the Country* 44:50: Getting Involved Without a Technical Background* 47:38: The Future of Faith-Based HousingResources Mentioned:* Faith-Based Housing Initiative* FBHI Substack* Strong Towns* Incremental Development AllianceProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Joe Coleman sits down with John Mullen, Chapter Leader for St. Paul’s Outreach in Columbus and founder of The Forum. John critiques theological approaches that feminize men, explains why servant leadership frameworks fail, and makes the case that real Catholic culture requires actual organizing—not endless posting online.What We Cover* Why theology of the body as commonly taught can reinforce a feminized framework for men* The problems with complementarianism and servant leadership models that emphasize sacrifice without authority* How to understand authority as a burden properly shouldered rather than potential tyranny* Why Catholic culture must be built through real-world organizing, not online posting* The dangers of both internet trad gnosticism and charismatic anti-sacramentalismChapters* 00:00: Introduction and Opening Quote on TOB* 02:48: Why the Feminized Framework Fails Men* 06:09: Complementarianism and Servant Leadership* 07:50: Authority as a Properly Shouldered Burden* 13:00: Formation and St. Paul’s Outreach* 25:45: Building Community vs Conference Culture* 40:15: The Work of Local Organizations* 53:50: Don’t Wait for the Priest—Take Agency* 01:03:54: Building from the Bottom Up* 01:04:58: Consumerist Gnosticism and Internet LARP* 01:08:18: Where to Find John’s WorkResources Mentioned* The Forum Substack* St. Paul’s Outreach* John Mullen on LinkedIn* Joe Coleman on LinkedInProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Today, I sit down with Lucas Wollschlager—Catholic marketer, founder of Veritas Copy, and returning guest—to make the case that proximity to family isn’t something to be taken lightly. Lucas tells the story of a friend’s disappointing Easter visit to family, and that leads us into a wide-ranging conversation about the snowbird mentality, what everyone in a household has to believe for multi-generational living to actually work, and why the economic pressures of our moment may be forcing us back toward what human nature has always required.In This Episode, We Cover:* Why grandparents who relocate for retirement without regard for their children and grandchildren are neglecting a new phase of duty* The distinction between freedom for the good and freedom from obligation, and how modern American culture confuses the two* What everyone in a multi-generational household has to believe for the arrangement to work* Data on the quiet resurgence of multi-generational living in America—and why economic pressure is accelerating it* Why committing to a place, even when your family isn’t there, is the next best thing—and why you probably won’t live to see the fruit of itChapters:* 00:00: Introduction* 01:12: The Easter Anecdote* 12:35: Should Grandparents Get to Enjoy Retirement?* 17:49: Who Has to Move?* 27:07: What Multi-Generational Living Requires* 34:01: Freedom For vs. Freedom From* 39:58: The Data on Multi-Generational Households* 47:02: Honoring Father and Mother* 1:07:20: St. Thérèse’s Family and Filial Duty* 1:10:44: Commit to Place and Play the Long GameResources Mentioned:* Save Your Parish by Patrick Neve* Lucas Wollschlager on LinkedInProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Joe Coleman welcomes Jethro Higgins—founder of Social Catholic and host of the VirTrue podcast—for a conversation about rootedness, place, and what it means to live virtuously in the modern world. Drawing on Jethro’s experience leaving and returning to rural Oregon, the two explore how commitment to place, community, and a rule of life shapes authentic Catholic living. They push back on cultural shortcuts like religious enclaves, social media morning routines, and rash decision-making in favor of a slower, more embodied approach to human flourishing.Main Ideas* Returning home as a vocation — Jethro traces his journey back to rural Oregon, arguing that proximity to family, land, and community isn’t a retreat from ambition but an expression of it.* Committing to place takes time — You cannot meaningfully evaluate a place until you’ve been there at least four or five years. Mobility is one of the chief drivers of disengagement from local life.* The constructed vs. the organic community — The conversation wrestles honestly with the Benedict Option and places like Ave Maria. Are intentional Catholic communities an authentic expression of virtue, or do they risk becoming self-serving enclaves that trade suffering for comfort?* Discernment is not a checklist — Big decisions about where to live, how to work, and how to serve shouldn’t be driven by feeling or appetite. * Rule of life vs. the 4am CEO — Jethro contrasts the performative self-optimization of social media morning routines with a genuine rule of life: one that sets a standard higher than you can reach, admits failure openly, and keeps pointing you toward God rather than your own brand.Chapters* 00:00: Introduction* 09:37: Leaving Home—and Why He Came Back* 13:53: Family, Roots, and the Vision for Rural Life* 16:12: Digital Work vs. Living in God’s Creation* 22:05: Can You Practice Virtue in the City?* 36:26: Place and the Conditions for Virtue* 38:48: The Benedict Option and Catholic Enclaves* 43:13: Authenticity vs. the Constructed Community* 01:09:41: Rule of Life vs. the 4AM CEO* 01:15:35: Committing to PlaceResources Mentioned* VirTrue Podcast* The Social Catholic* “The Epidemic of Wayward Trad Children”Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Joe Coleman sits down with Pat Neve, podcaster, Substack writer, and author of Save Your Parish, to dig into a decade of shifts in Catholic online culture and what it actually looks like to stay and fight for your parish.In This Episode, We Cover* Ten years of Catholic online culture—what shifted, what broke, and what stayed the same* The downsides of church hopping* What Save Your Parish is (and isn’t) arguing* Why your committed presence matters more than your opinions* The one thing that will actually determine whether your kids stay CatholicChapters:* 00:00: Welcome* 00:55: How Catholic online culture shifted from 2016 to 2026* 06:13: Elon buying Twitter — thermometer or catalyst?* 13:03: Should left-leaning Catholics have stayed on X?* 15:25: Leaving online platforms vs. leaving your parish* 20:03: Parish as people, not product* 29:54: The consumer parish model and rootlessness* 34:44: Committed presence earns you a voice* 46:12: What Save Your Parish actually argues* 47:13: The cost of grandstanding* 55:31: Befriending Gladys* 1:01:23: Advice for young families stuck in Boomer parishes* 1:04:03: Building parish community around your kids* 1:09:35: What will actually save your parishResources Mentioned:* Save Your Parish by Patrick Neve* Pat’s Substack* Crabgrass Catholicism by Fr. Stephen M. Koeth* Bropostles PodcastProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

We're doing something a little different this week. Since we don't have a guest, I'm uploading the audio transcription of a Substack post I wrote called, "Is this Place Beyond Saving? On the Civic Bystander Effect in Medium-sized Cities."If you'd rather read it, you can do so here: https://saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com/p/is-this-place-beyond-savingWe'll be back in regular form next week. Hope you enjoy this! If you don't, I hope you don't tell me. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Joe Coleman sits down with Trae Bailey, editor, contributor, and key figure at both Sword&Spade and Fraternus — to talk about what it means to be a man, a father, and a neighbor in an age of broken traditions. In This Episode, We Cover:What Fraternus and Sword & Spade are, who they're for, and how they work together to form men as sons, brothers, and fathersThe relationship between vice, virtue, and the body — and why the spiritual and physical can't be separated as cleanly as we'd like to thinkThe case for stopping the move: why rootedness, proximity to family, and staying put may be the most countercultural thing a man can do right nowWhy loneliness is properly understood as a hunger — and how technology has dulled the ache without feeding itThe quiet comeback of physical things: print media, live events, and what trends like craft beer and vinyl tell us about what people actually wantChapters:00:00: Introduction00:16: What Are Fraternus and Sword & Spade?07:02: What Do We Do About Missing Traditions?14:12: Vice, Virtue, and the Body24:29: Proximity to the Land — Pig-Killing, Real Food, and What It Teaches31:10: Alaska, Becoming a Father, and the Pull Back Home35:03: Stop Moving — The Case for Rootedness52:25: The Loneliness Epidemic and Living in Unreality01:02:07: Signs of Hope — Church, Physical Media, and the Craft Revival01:14:53: Smartphones, Self-Control, and the Muscle You Have to WorkResources Mentioned:FraternusSword&SpadeThe Ways of the FathersLeaving Boyhood Behind by Jason CraigThe CommonplaceMy Mom's MotorcycleThe BrickProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Catholics and the climate have had an interesting relationship since the Enlightenment era, but especially so in the last half-century. We often seem to make one of two mistakes: earth-worship or a sort of Baconian subjugation of nature. Turns out, those both move you further from God.So, how do Catholics properly understand our obligation to the environment without getting all woke (or whatever buzzword you prefer)? My guest today is Silas Mähner, a climate entrepreneur and Catholic (not in that order) who thinks that question is a silly one. Our call to steward the Earth means we ought to look for energy sources that promote human flourishing while using resources responsibly. _________________________You can find Silas at these links:Catholic FoundersErthSearch_________________________Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

I had no podcast for you this week, but luckily, I had a solution: rebroadcast the interview I did on the Elijah Ellis Show. Even more luckily, Elijah was kind enough to let me do it.If you like this show for the guests more than the host (as is right and just), you will find this episode to be unpleasant because it’s all about me. If, however, you’re curious about how Saint Kolbe Studios started, why I think following your passions is silly, or you want to know a bit more about the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe, you may just enjoy this episode.See you next week!______________________________________Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Kaylee Stoll, founder of Memento Creative Co (at the time of recording, the Director of Digital Media at FOCUS) stops by to talk about digital evangelization. What is it? Is it a real thing? Shouldn’t we be trying to get the youths off their phones? Can we morally engage in the digital world? If so, how do we?I have many thoughts and questions for Kaylee, which she kindly entertains. I feel a great tension between the digital world and the in-person world when it comes to evangelization. Can you even evangelize in a place where it’s structurally isolated? If you’ve felt a similar consternation, you’ll love this episode. I know I really enjoyed it.Enjoy!______________________________________Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Lucas Wollschlager of Veritas Copy discusses a semi-viral post of his regarding men’s responsibilities in family planning. We explore the cultural shifts affecting family dynamics, the historical context of family economies, and the impact of industrialization on modern relationships. Basically, it’s the fault of the Industrial Revolution. Also, the Reformation. Many things are bad, but we have a pretty hopeful outlook on the future.Enjoy!______________________________________Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Rob Kaczmark of Spirit Juice Studios stops by to talk about the journey of videography, the value of education in the field, and the impact of media on faith. We also touch on the significance of the American Pope (it was more timely when we recorded), the role of fathers in passing on the Faith, and the importance of creating lasting memories with children. Enjoy!______________________________________Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textNick Madden, CEO of SENT Ventures, stops by to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Catholic business owners, the importance of community and in-person connections, and the future of remote companies vs. brick-and-mortar ones.Nick Madden is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and CEO of SENT. He grew Red Door Escape Room from one location to 20 nationwide, generating $20M+ in revenue and leading a team of 400+. With a background in coaching and consulting, Nick brings deep empathy to the entrepreneurial journey. Rooted in his Catholic faith, he’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses while growing in holiness. Nick lives in San Diego with his wife, Kaci, and their three kids, and is committed to building community and delivering meaningful experiences.Find out more about SENT Ventures!______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textChase Crouse, founder of Hypuro Fit, comes on the show to discuss his unique approach of integrating Catholic values into personal training and nutrition coaching. He shares his journey from full-time ministry to fitness, emphasizing the importance of self-mastery and the spiritual dimensions of health. We talk about the challenges of vanity in fitness, the obligation to maintain physical health for one's vocation, and the rise of secular fitness culture. Chase also offers some free, practical tips for beginners looking to improve their fitness without overwhelming themselves, highlighting the need for balance between physical and spiritual well-being.Click here to learn more about Hypuro Fit!Enjoy!______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Jared Huffman, founder and CEO of Pro-Life Payments, shares his journey from apathy to advocacy in the pro-life movement. He discusses the mission of his company to support pregnancy resource centers and pro-life entities by donating a portion of its revenue. Jared emphasizes the importance of providing resources to those on the front lines and the role of faith in driving his mission.Find the referenced poem by Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman here!Enjoy!______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textThe Saint Kolbe Studios Podcast is going on summer break! My wife and I have a baby due here in the next few weeks, so I'll be taking a break from recording. The podcast will return to its usual routine in August. Pray for us!You can reach me on LinkedIn or by emailing me at [email protected] ______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textToday I talk with Derek McMonagle. Derek is the co-founder of Beyond the Veil Coaching, an accountability and habit-based Coaching Company for Catholics in the Workforce. He focuses on helping young adults reach their personal and professional goalsDerek and I talk about his time with the Phoenix Suns, healthy self-improvement, and how to identify legitimate coaching operations.Thanks for listening!Find Derek at Beyond the Veil Coaching______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textThank you to our friends at Fio for making this possible! Download Fio for iPhone ⁠⁠Download Fio for Android______________________ This is a special edition of The Saint Kolbe Studios Podcast, live at the Fio booth at this year's Young Catholic Professionals conference. It's a little loud towards the end (blame the speed dating event we were right next to), but it's a good episode all the same!Alex Cadena is the founder of &OAK, a Tyler, Texas-based brand marketing agency and think tank. We talk about the marketing world, faith-based for-profit organizations, and whether AI will ever actually take our jobs. Thanks for listening!Find Alex and &OAK below:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebook______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textToday I talk with Dana Nygaard. Dana is  a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship coach, author, and national speaker.We talk about the rise of pop psychology, the effects of dating apps, and how long marriage prep should actually take.Thanks for listening to this episode of The Saint Kolbe Studios Podcast. Please take a minute to subscribe and rate the show.  To learn more about our work, visit us at saintkolbestudios.com. Find Dana:Dananygaard.comWhat's Your Attachment Style?______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textToday I talk with Kenneth Harouff. Kenneth runs Catholic Men's Coaching, a certified life coaching business.Kenneth and I talk about how men relate to each other, how to distinguish between good and bad coaches, and how social media has affected men in the last five years.Thanks for listening!_______Find Kenneth here:Catholic Men's Coaching websiteLinkedInFacebook______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textToday I talk with Brooke Joiner. Brooke is CEO and Co-Founder of Catholic Owned, a company and digital platform that exclusively promotes businesses owned by faithful Catholics, to help build what they call a “New Catholic Economy.”Brooke and I talk about what kinds of feedback to listen to, the practical goods of marriage, and the morality of consulting.Thanks for listening to this episode of The Saint Kolbe Studios Podcast! Please take a minute to subscribe and rate the show. To learn more about our work, visit us at saintkolbestudios.com. ____________Find Brooke on LinkedInDownload the NEW Catholic Owned App______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textToday, I talk with The Bowen family of Industrious Family Films. Industrious Family Films has an expressed goal of, "Producing films with Golden Era Hollywood quality while presenting Christian moral standards." They are currently fundraising for Fabiola, a multi-million dollar production.The Bowen family and I discuss making high-quality films, working together as a family, and how they discern what content to watch and what to avoid.Go to industriousfamily.com to learn more!__________________Thanks for listening! Please take a minute to subscribe and rate the show! ______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textToday, I talk with Austin Wyble. Austin is a co-owner of Nail & Key, a real estate group in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.Austin and I talk about hospitality in business and how he integrates his faith into his real estate practice.You can find Austin at Nail and Key Real Estate Group_________Thanks for listening! Please take a minute to subscribe and rate the show.  ______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textRebecca Salamone is an influential voice in the Boston community, dedicated to empowering young adults to navigate the uncertainties of their 20s with confidence. As a founding leader and now Board Member of the Boston Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), she has helped build a thriving community where faith and professional growth go hand in hand.In addition to her work with YCP, Rebecca authors Prosperity Weekly, a newsletter offering practical insights on career growth, personal/professional development, and faith-driven success to help young adults build a fulfilling life.Follow Rebecca:Prosperity Weekly [email protected]______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textToday I talk with Andrew Laubacher, the Executive Director of Humanity. Humanity is a non-profit corporation that exists to help people discover freedom through an intentional relationship with technology.Andrew and I talk about the dangers of digital addiction, how to use technology as a tool, and what the our relationship with media can look like. Thanks for listening! Please take a minute to subscribe and rate the show. Join me next week as I sit down with Rebecca Salamone to talk about flourishing in your 20s.See you then!You can find Andrew at humanality.org______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textPeter Atkinson is the Founder of The Merry Beggars and VP of Marketing at Relevant Radio.Today, Peter and I talk about making family-friendly entertainment, independent productions, and what he sees as the future of the entertainment industry.Thanks for listening! Please take a minute to subscribe, rate the show, and share it with a friend. Join me in the next episode as I sit down with Andrew Laubacher to talk about digital minimalism and using technology as a tool. See you then!____________________________________You can find Peter by visiting The Merry Beggars website.______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textJeff Schiefelbein is Managing Partner at Undivided Life and a co-host of The BeatiDudes podcast.Jeff and I talk about creating a good company culture, ethical profits, and how to live a life that's truly undivided.  Please take a minute to subscribe, rate the show, and share it with a friend. Join me in the next episode as I talk with Peter Atkinson about his production company, The Merry Beggars.  Thanks for listening! ______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textThe Ethical Entrepreneur is no more. Kind of.The show has been rebranded! It's now the Saint Kolbe Studios Podcast and functions as the official podcast of Saint Kolbe Studios, my new podcast production business aimed at helping Catholic business owners.The show will still continue to talk with business owners and professionals doing exciting things, so, the only thing that's really changed is the name and the logo.We'll be back next week with a brand new episode with Jeff Schiefelbein of Undivided Life. See you then! Excited to keep sharing these conversations with you,Joe______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textBrooke Joiner is CEO and Co-Founder of Catholic Owned, a company and digital platform that exclusively promotes businesses owned by faithful Catholics, to help build what they call a “New Catholic Economy.”Brooke and I talk about the journey she and her husband went on to build Catholic owned and what obligations, if any, Christians have to participate in parallel economies.Thanks for listening! Please take a minute to subscribe, rate the show, and share it with a friend. Join me in the next episode as I sit down with Jeff Schiefelbein to talk about his organization, Undivided Life. See you then!____________________________________You can find Brooke at the following links:WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn________________________________________________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textEdmund Mitchell is a speaker, content-creator, and entrepreneur with specializations in catechetics, digital marketing, and theology and over 12 years of experience. In 2021 he co-founded Real+true, a four year global project by Our Sunday Visitor and formally recognized by the Vatican Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization.Edmund is currently working as the founder and CEO of Zealous Parish Ministers, an online membership community for Catholic Parish Ministers. Edmund is also founder and CEO of Bummer + Lazarus, a membership community and agency for Catholic creator-driven brands.Edmund and I talk about how to scale a business ethically, the moral obligations of success, and whether we ought to run our companies as non-profitsPlease take a minute to subscribe, rate the show, and share it with a friend. Join me in the next episode as I sit down with Brooke Joiner of Catholic Owned to talk about her app and how she blends business and family. Thanks for listening!_____________________________Find Edmund here:edmundmitchell.comZealous Parish MinistersBummer + LazarusReal + True___________________________________________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textWill Hickl is the co-founder of NOVUM RECORDS, a Catholic record label, and Fio, a groundbreaking Catholic streaming app. With over a decade of experience in leading worship globally and working in the music industry, Will is dedicated to elevating the standard of Catholic music across all genres. He also leads NOVUM COLLECTIVE, a Catholic worship collective that has impacted communities worldwide, producing authentic worship music that rivals offerings from leading Christian artists.Through Fio, Will and his team aim to transform how Catholic media is consumed by offering creators enhanced discoverability and unrivaled royalties, while delivering the best listening experience for Catholics worldwide.Today, Will and I discuss the music industry, the value of emotions in worship, and how musicians can avoid making the Mass a performance.Thanks for listening! ________________________________________Find Will here:His portfolio siteFioNOVUM RECORDSThe Human Musician______________________________________________________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textMichael "Gomer" Gormley is a speaker, podcaster, and marketer.He balances multiples gigs as a marketing manager for Petrus Roofing, a speaker for Paradius Dei, and the host of multiple podcasts, including Catching Foxes, a podcast I’ve produced since early 2023. Today, Michael and I talk about his background as a speaker, credentialism in the nonprofit world, and how to improve your communication skills.Thanks for listening! ________________________________________Find Michael here:Lay EvangelistPetrus Roofing in the Greater Houston AreaJoyful DefenseParadisus DeiMichael's Podcasts:Catching FoxesEvery Knee Shall BowBecoming God______________________________________________________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textMitch Fisher is a husband, father, and host of the Catholic Entrepreneur Podcast. He also serves as the Director of Customer Experience at Prenger Solutions Group, which serves Catholic parishes, dioceses, and other non-profits through innovative software solutions, including a product called Catholic Social Media.Today, Mitch and I discuss social media regulation, the future of digital marketing, and how nonprofits should use social media.___________________________________________You can find Mitch at the following links:TwitterInstagramLinkedInPortfolio websiteThe Catholic Entrepreneur Podcast___________________________________________ ______________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textMadigan Maere is a Catholic Matchmaker and a co-host of the Love That Podcast. She’s an ambitious entrepreneur who has a unique matchmaking process that focuses on the human person. Her personal mission is to rebuild the Catholic Church through healthy faith-filled relationships. When not working she is dancing, traveling, volunteering, or loving on friends!Madigan and I talk about dating apps, shared values in relationships, and what makes matchmaking unique.Thanks for listening!______________________________________________Find Madigan's matchmaking services by going to her website.Find the Love That Podcast on Spotify and Fio.____________________________________________________________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textDominic de Souza is a marketing strategist and brand designer who brings more than 25 years of professional experience with more than 3,000 completed projects under his belt.Dominic describes himself as "a cradle-Catholic passionate about how Faith, history, and science meet in today’s world. Born in New Zealand, studied in Fiji and France, raised in Australia, and now living in the USA. I am riveted by the frontier between faith, science, and history. I converted from radical traditionalism by a strange route – through archaeology and myth. That led me to quantum physics and psychoanalysis, evolution and angels, and our Holy Father Pope Francis."Today, Dominic and I talk about how to scale early-stage businesses, the difference between branding and marketing, and the unusual way he came into his career field.Thanks for listening!_________________________________________You can find Dominic at:His portfolio websiteHis marketing agency, Saga BrandHis substack about Catholic nerd culture, Halo ZestHis online community for "ordinary faithful Catholics tired of the division," SmartCatholics_______________________________________________________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com

Send us a textLuke Carey is the Chief Development Officer for Daybreak Dayton, a nonprofit in Dayton, OH. Daybreak operates the Miami Valley’s only 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency youth shelter.In his off time, Luke co-hosts a podcast called Catching Foxes, which has covered matters of Catholic faith and secular culture since 2014.Thanks for listening!______________________________________________________________________________ Need podcast help? Go to saintkolbestudios.com to book services for your new or existing podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com