ChristLife: We Have Been Sent

CL45 - Pope Benedict in America

Thu, 8 May 2008 15:22:00 GMT

Pete and Christy share their experience of the papal Mass in New York and play an incredible clip from the Pope's homily there! The pope calls us to share what Christ has done for us so this podcast also includes testimonies of what the Lord has done in young adults' lives through the Following Christ course and other ChristLife news. Finally, there is a powerful song by Matt Maher called "As it is in Heaven."

CL44 - Ralph Martin & Jen Testimony

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:47:00 GMT

Happy Spring! Ralph Martin joins us in this action packed podcast with some words of encouragement and a teaching on our call to mission! Also, Jen, a friend of ChristLife, shares the incredible things that God has done in her life! There is also great news about Ben Stein's new documentary called Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed.

CL43 - Matt Maher & the New Evangelization

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 15:44:00 GMT

Matt Maher is back for round two in this exciting podcast about the new evangelization! Matt shares his thoughts on our Pope's call to evangelize with "new ardor, methods, and expression" through the example of our Blessed Mother. Also included is a song from Matt Maher's new album Empty and Beautiful and some updates from the seminary from ChristLife's previous intern Chad Zik!

CL42 - Interview with Matt Maher

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:23:00 GMT

Singer/songwriter/worship leader, Matt Maher joins this exciting podcast to share his conversion story, how he fell in love with Jesus, a song from his new album Empty and Beautiful, and some great wisdom on being a worship leader. Also, ChristLife's podcast foundress, Julie, joins Pete in the studio for news on her life and Pete shares the latest on Discovering Christ and much more!

CL41 - Reaching Young People for Jesus

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 20:45:00 GMT

This podcast is loaded with great content about young adults and the healing power of Jesus Christ! To start off, Danielle shares with us how the Lord impacted her brother's life through her prayers and laying on of hands. Then, we have an awesome interview with Mark Berchem, the director of NET Ministries. To top it all of, there's news about Christlife's meeting with Archbishop O'Brien, and a true story about a man who was raised from the dead!

CL40 - Muslim Convert part 2

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Daniel Ali is back for a second podcast in which he shares his love for Scripture and practical ways that Catholics can evangelize Muslims and others. In this action-packed podcast there is also news about UMBC's Following Christ course and other updates, Catholic news, and jokes by Pete and Christy.

CL39 - March 4 Life + Muslim Convert

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:57:00 GMT

Listen in to this radical podcast featuring Daniel Ali - a Catholic convert from Islam who shares his passion for evangelization. In addition, Pete gives a recount of his experience at the March for Life in DC, and Christy speaks about the "Following Christ" course that ChristLife and UMBC's Newman club are co-sponsoring.

CL38 - To Know Jesus, int w Fr. Francis

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:20:00 GMT

Listen in to this lively podcast! The main content is an interview with Fr. Francis Martin of the Mother of God Community. He speaks with great wisdom on the basic truth of knowing Jesus Christ as Lord! Also, this podcast includes some exciting news about a FOCUS conference for college students in Texas, happenings at UMBC, and a free giveaway for filling out our podcast survey!

CL37 - Youth Arise!

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 17:28:00 GMT

Happy New Year! In this podcast, Ryan O'Hara, executive director of Youth Arise, shares what's happening in the world of Catholic young adult outreach and gives some awesome insight into living an authentically apostolic life! Also, there's some great news about ChristLife's upcoming events, and Pete and Christy's answer, "off the cuff," to a question sent to us about the faith.

CL36 - The Reason for the Season

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:41:00 GMT

In light of this hope-filled Advent season, Jean shares about her conversion to the Lord Jesus and how her life has completely changed because of Him! Pete and Christy also share some great news about a Christian movement called Advent Conspiracy, whose mission is to take the consumerism out of Christmas and enter into the true meaning of the season - Jesus Christ!

CL35 - Young Adults Speak up on Faith

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 22:07:00 GMT

Happy Advent! This episode is jam-packed with all sorts of good stuff. The main focus are the interviews Christy, Pete, and Alex did with random university students on the relevance of God and the person Jesus. We also hear from UMBC students who went through Discovering Christ - how God changed their lives! Lastly, we have excellent news on evangelization and ChristLife and our first free giveway opportunity - so listen up!

CL34 - Archbishop at Theology on Tap

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:04:00 GMT

Pete and Christy visited Baltimore's Theology on Tap session earlier this month and met Baltimore's newest "shepherd," Archbishop O'Brien, who spoke to the young adults gathered. This podcast includes a great clip from the Archbishop's address, and some Q&A with the young adults present. In addition, there is an update on ChristLife's Discovering Christ course and future podcasts. You don't want to miss this one!

CL33 - Called to Share Christ

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 19:24:00 GMT

This podcast focuses on the driving passion behind ChristLife's ministry! Our Director Dave Nodar shares Church teaching and Scripture on our call to share Christ. Very inspiring! Also, Pete and Christy share some exciting updates on the Discovering Christ course for young adults.

CL32 - Bert Ghezzi and the Call to Sainthood

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:18:00 GMT

Bert Ghezzi, an author and board member at ChristLife, joins Pete and Christy for an interview on the call to be a saint. Throughout the discussion Bert relays that everyone can and should live the life of a saint and gives some illuminating examples from his new book The Heart of a Saint. Also, there is some exciting news about the conversion of the lead guitarist of the band Korn and some updates on ChristLife's Discovering Christ course at UMBC.

CL31 - Interview with Bishop Sam

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:37:00 GMT

In this inspiring podcast, Pete and Julie interview Bishop Sam Jacobs during an incredible Youth Arise rally for World Youth Day held in Washington DC! The bishop shares about the vision of Youth Arise, what it means to be Christian, and how to proclaim the Gospel. Also, there is some great news about a heroic woman and a radical group doing street ministry!

CL30 - Who do you say I am?

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:40:00 GMT

Join us for an exciting new podcast that dives right into the heart of our faith! Fr. Robert Barron gives an animated and brief description of the person of Jesus Christ, followed by Ruth's testimony of her personal decision to follow the Lord. In addition, Pete and Christy give an update on ChristLife's upcoming programs and some encouraging news for pro-lifers across the nation!

CL29 - Meditating on Scripture

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:50:00 GMT

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

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:43:00 GMT

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

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:50:00 GMT

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

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:23:00 GMT

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

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:10:00 GMT

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

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:22:00 GMT

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

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:07:00 GMT

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

Wed, 30 May 2007 15:13:00 GMT

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 effective methods of evangelization. Also of note is young adult Discovering Christ to be held at St. Agnes Church in Catonsville. Come check it out if you're interested!

CL21 - Franciscans Go Underground

Fri, 11 May 2007 20:01:00 GMT

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 contemporary American culture.

CL20 - Challenging Men to Follow Christ

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:07:00 GMT

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 ministry.

CL19 - Street Interviews and Evangelization

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:38:00 GMT

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 Crucifixion in Glen Burnie. Additionally, on Sunday, April 29, we are having a young adult event with Slovakian missionaries from 4-6:00 here at the friary.

CL18 - Are You Afraid to Evangelize?

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:58:00 GMT

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 environment with the challenge of the Gospel! Also hear updates on ChristLife's latest evangelization course, Discovering Christ. This episode is part 2 of 2.

CL17 - Jesus Is Irresistable

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:20:00 GMT

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

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 19:51:00 GMT

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 Turkmenistan to share the Gospel with people who are predominately poor and Muslim. Both of these missionaries provide the listener with insight into the very heart and mission of evangelization.

CL15 - To Be a Witness We Must Know Him

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:42:00 GMT

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

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT

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 provides for incredible insight into proclaiming the beauty of the truth of Jesus. Part 1 of 2.

CL13 - The King's Men

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:43:00 GMT

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

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 18:45:00 GMT

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

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:39:00 GMT

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

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 16:49:00 GMT

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

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:50:00 GMT

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 program - Sharing Christ.

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

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 17:22:00 GMT

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

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:19:00 GMT

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

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:47:00 GMT

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

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:28:00 GMT

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?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:22:00 GMT

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

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:52:00 GMT

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

Thu, 6 Jul 2006 15:10:00 GMT

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

Wed, 5 Jul 2006 18:00:00 GMT

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.