An incredible journey of God's grace in the life of a young man who has overcome huge obstacles physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Ryan shares the trials of his youth, including over 20 surgeries for his disability, and how he turned fro

CL 77 - Campaigning for Christ: A Catholic Runs for State Senate

Aug 4th, 2011 16m 48s

Faith and politics: two old friends who have never seemed to get along. Until now. Mr. Rick Martel brings both faith and politics to the table as a Catholic lawyer who has run for the Maryland State Senate... twice! With the support of his fri

CL 76 - Scott Hahn: Opening the Scriptures for Evangelists

Jul 19th, 2011 18m 53s

In our latest podcast, listen to Dr. Scott Hahn, a Biblical scholar, as he speaks about the relationship between the Scriptures and evangelization. He helps us see how important it is for evangelists to be familiar with the Gospel message, spea

CL 75 - On Mission to Belize

Jun 21st, 2011 18m 33s

How did Maryland native and Franciscan University graduate, David Brokke, find himself in Belize? Listen to David tell his story about how he first felt called to long term mission work, his two years serving and teaching in Belize, and the jo

CL 74 - School of the Supernatural

May 19th, 2011 24m 56s

James welcomes a special guest, his cousin and lifelong friend, Justin Lohrmann. He shares about his year at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. He also shares about his powerful conversion from being a luke-warm Christian to seeing the Lor

CL 73 - Passionate evangelist Pat McDonnell share his story

Apr 28th, 2011 23m 25s

Pat McDonnell shares his incredible story of conversion and serving the Lord as an evangelist. From preaching the Gospel as a hitchhiker to living as a missionary in Honduras, his passion for the Lord and for sharing the Gospel will surely insp

CL 72 - Meet international evangelist: Fr. Tom Forrest

Mar 17th, 2011 26m 18s

James and Pete travel to Holy Redeemer College to meet with Fr. Tom Forrest. Fr. Tom has preached the Gospel in 110 different countries. He has also had personal relationships with Pope John Paul II and Mother Theresa. Fr. Tom shares from his p

CL 71 - Apologetics: Why it's important to you!

Mar 3rd, 2011 22m 34s

James interviews Apologetics teacher and ChristLife young adult Brian Gray. He shares what Apologetics is, and why it is relevant to your every day Catholic life. Theresa and Pete host the show and share all he latest ChristLife updates. If you

CL 70 - Agnostic to Catholic Priest

Feb 1st, 2011 25m 46s

James and Pete host ChristLife's 70th podcast! In an interview with James, former agnostic Fr. Donald Calloway shares his incredible, faith-building story of conversion. James and Pete also discuss the Pope's address on Christian Unity. This p

CL 69 - Jeff Cavins Interview

Jan 14th, 2011 27m 57s

James and Theresa usher in the new year with another awesome podcast! Theresa gives the latest ChristLife news, and then James interviews Jeff Cavins, founder of the Great Adventure Bible Study. Jeff shares about evangelization and the importa

CL68 - Merry Christmas!

Dec 22nd, 2010 20m 54s

This episode includes live interviews from ChristLife's young adult Christmas caroling trip down at St. Benedict's in the inner city of Baltimore and a great conversation with Phil Rosensteel on the video production of Following Christ and usin

CL67 - Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24th, 2010 18m 14s

This thanksgiving podcast is hosted by James and Theresa. It includes several interesting clips. First, a conversation with Joe White about the Shrine of St. Anthony and their vision to reach out to the community. Second, a live interview on th

CL 66 - Interview with Canadian Evangelist Mark Mallett

Nov 5th, 2010 26m

James and Pete team up as they discuss the Following Christ video production and the Catholic Iraqi martyrs. James then does an exciting interview with the passionate Canadian Evangelist and Musician Mark Mallett. Mark Mallett shares about his

CL 65 - Unbound: Freedom in Christ

Oct 15th, 2010 28m 9s

James and Theresa do an update of the latest ChristLife news, including the upcoming Following Christ video production. James also does an interview with Neal Lozano, author of "Unbound" and founder of Heart of the Father Ministries. Neal share

CL64 - A New Season at ChristLife

Sep 16th, 2010 13m 52s

ChristLife is back on the podcasting scene! Pete introduces two new members of the ChristLife team. James and Theresa share about their new roles here at ChristLife and how God called them to serve. Also, hear updates about the Slovakia trip an

podcasting update

Apr 1st, 2010

Hey friends of ChristLife! I hope you're well :) Sorry for slacking on podcasting as of recent. We've got a lot of awesome things going on as of recent... Just haven't had the time to podcast. We're considering starting them up again... Should

CL63 - Called and Gifted for Mission

Oct 27th, 2009 21m 4s

Fr. Michael Fones of the Catherine of Siena Institute joins Pete and Brittany by Skype (an internet phone service) for a conversation about the relationship between the charisms and the new evangelization. Pete and Brittany also discuss the Fol

CL62 - Grace Before Meals

Sep 29th, 2009 21m 7s

Fr. Leo, from the hit web cooking show, "Grace Before Meals," joins Brittany to discuss family meals, the role of a priest and his recent success on the Food Network show, "Throwdown with Bobby Flay."

CL61 - The Life Changer and Fr. Francis

Sep 15th, 2009 21m 31s

Pete and Brittany discuss what's new at ChristLife and sit down with Fr. Francis Martin, well-known Scripture scholar and author, to talk about having a relationship with the Holy Spirit. As the author of the book, The Life Changer, Fr. Francis

CL60 - A Faith Renewed: 3 Discovering Christ Participants Speak

Aug 13th, 2009 21m 53s

For the 60th podcast, Maria and Brittany interview three Discovering Christ participants about their experience with the program. Also, Pete makes an appearance with a familiar voice from the past. This is a podcast you won't want to miss.

CL59 - Engage the Culture

Jul 15th, 2009 34m 20s

Brittany and Maria talk about the recent Discovering Christ retreat. The podcast features excerpts from "Generation Why: Understanding Today's Culture," a seminar given by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, at Franciscan University of Steubenville. This is

CL58 - Evangelizing the Wedding Assembly

Jul 6th, 2009 21m 47s

ChristLife's two new interns, Maria and Brittany, discuss what's new at ChristLife. Lauri Przybysz, coordinator of Marriage and Family Enrichment in the Division of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, talks with our i

CL57 - Drugs 2 Disciples

Jun 17th, 2009 18m 47s

After a month's break, Maria, ChristLife's newest intern, joins Pete in the studio to share the latest at ChristLife, including how the Discovering Christ course is going. This is followed by a great interview with three young men whose lives

CL56 - Fr. Barron & the Catholicism Project

Apr 8th, 2009 21m 53s

Pete interviews well-known speaker, theologian, & evangelist, Fr. Robert Barron for a great discussion on the Catholicism Project, an ambitious ten-part series on the story of Christianity and the Catholic faith. Fr. Barron, also well-known on

CL55 - Lent is Here!

Feb 27th, 2009 12m 14s

Happy Lent! In this 12 minute podcast, ChristLife Director, Dave Nodar, joins Pete Ascosi in the studio to share some exciting updates, including our meeting with Archbishop O'Brien. We also talk about Following Christ at UMBC and Pete shares