It's been a great run for three years! I have enjoyed hosting this show with JP for two years and one year solo but it's time for me to move on. God Bless you and thanks for listening these past three years!

SCC 94: Rise Up (w/Mario Costabile)

Aug 20th, 2020 28m 46s

Mario Costabile, Producer and Executive Director of Array of Hope, joins the show to discuss Rise Up, a interactive virtual retreat.Array of HopeRise UpA Message of Hope

SCC 93: Liturgy of the Hours (w/Nathan Wigfield)

Aug 4th, 2020 52m 17s

Nathan Wigfiled, Director at the St. Thomas More House of Prayer joins the show to talk about the retreat center and the devotion of Liturgy of the Hours.St. Thomas More House of PrayerVox Sponsae PodcastBeginner's Guide to Liturgy of

SCC 92: Prodigal Church (w/Brandon McGinley)

Jun 29th, 2020 52m 35s

Author and speaker Brandon McGinley joins Bob this week to discuss his new book, Prodigal Church. The guys discuss the history of the Catholic Church in Pittsburgh and the United States, from the days of six daily Masses at a parish to the chur

SCC 91: Dad Knows Best (w/Mike Aquilina)

May 18th, 2020 47m 12s

Mike Aquilina joins the show to discuss the roots of our Catholic faith through the lens of the Church Fathers. Way of the Fathers Podcasthttps://fathersofthechurch.comThe Rise of ChristianityEarly Christian Writings

SCC 90: The Culture Project

May 11th, 2020 53m 53s

This week, we are highlighting a new ministry in town, the Culture Project. Erick and Olivia, missionaries with the Culture Project, join the show to discuss the creative ways they are reaching today's youth and young adults with the message of

SCC 89: 5 Book Suggestions for Quarantine

Apr 27th, 2020 22m 1s

Bob offers some of his favorite books to help you through this tough time. The list ranges from detective stories, to how to be a better worker in the office, to an inspiring story of a priest who served the faithful in Communist Russia.List:

SCC 88: The Hour of Power

Apr 20th, 2020 24m 54s

How do you make a Holy Hour? 60 minutes seems like a long time to be silent. This week Bob explains some ways to make the most of your Holy Hour and grow closer to Jesus through the practice of Eucharistic Adoration.A Video on How to Make a Ho

SCC 87: Saint Profiles - John Henry Newman (w/Bud Marr)

Apr 13th, 2020 40m 10s

Today we discussed a recently canonized Saint, John Henry Newman. (Not to be confused with St. John Neumann, who served in the Pittsburgh Area.)Bud Marr, Director of the National Institute for Newman Studies, based in Pittsburgh, discusses thi

SCC 86: What Does a Deacon Do? (w/ Deacon Tim Killmeyer)

Apr 6th, 2020 52m 5s

It's a first for Steel City Catholic - we have a Deacon as the guest. Deacon Tim Killmeyer, from Archangel Gabriel Parish, joins the show to discuss his faith journey and some hidden gems of Pittsburgh.Time Travel with Tim YouTube ChannelDioc

SCC 85: Catholic Dads Coping with the Long Lent

Apr 3rd, 2020 46m 4s

JP Hilzendeger, former co-host of Steel City Catholic is back on the show to talk with Bob about where life has taken him since the fall.The dads discuss coping with coronavirus and parenting three little ones in this time of change.

SCC 84: No Soul Left Behind (w/ John Labriola)

Mar 31st, 2020 26m 9s

Today's guest, Catholic speaker and author, John Labriola comes on the show to discuss his newest book, No Soul Left Behind, How to Pray for Your Loved Ones Who Have Left the Church.Purchase No Soul Left BehindOnwardCatholicSoldier.com

SCC 83: The Cross of Corona

Mar 22nd, 2020 20m 36s

How do we keep the faith when we can't go to Sunday Mass? When life drastically changes, how should we respond? Bob gives some tips to Pittsburgh Catholics on how to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.https://formed.orgShrines of Pittsburgh

SCC 82: Can Dry Bones Come Back to Life? (w/ Fr. Joe Freedy)

Mar 13th, 2020 37m 34s

Fr. Joe Freedy joins the podcast to discuss Dry Bones Ministries and the exciting things that are happening in our diocese.Dry Bones MinistriesOur Lady of Mount Carmel Camp

SCC 81: What's a Vagabond?

Jan 23rd, 2020 33m 2s

Kris Frank from Vagabond Missions joins the show to discuss sharing the Gospel in the inner city.Vagabond Missions

SCC 80: Happily Ever After (w/ Renew the I Do Foundation)

Jan 16th, 2020 47m 2s

Today's guests, Arlene Milon and Dolores Shipe, discuss how the Renew the I Do Foundation is helping marriages thrive in the Pittsburgh area. You won't want to miss the conversation to find out their exciting plans for 2020.Renew the I Do Fac

SCC 79: A Benedictine Approach to Leadership (w/ Dr. Michael Krom)

Jan 9th, 2020 51m 43s

How can St. Benedict help you become a better leader? What does the founder of Western Monasticism have to offer aspiring corporate leaders in the 21st century.Dr. Michael Krom, Philosophy Professor from St. Vincent College, joins the show to

SCC 78: A Year in Review - 19 for 2019

Dec 30th, 2019 22m 21s

Bob offers 19 brief highlights of the Steel City Catholic podcast as we wind down 2019.

SCC 77: 21st Century Catholic Schools - (w/ Joe Rosi)

Dec 10th, 2019 30m 17s

To many, the term "Catholic School" brings to mind certain images, nuns, small class sizes, and a link to the past. My guest today, Joe Rosi, regional administrator of the Pittsburgh East Regional Catholic schools talks about the evolution of C

SCC 76: It's a Wonderful Pittsburgh Life

Dec 4th, 2019 23m 12s

Bob breaks down the Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life, and what we can learn from the example of George Bailey.It's a Wonderful LifeLots of great stuff is happening this Advent in Pittsburgh.The Vigil Project in PittsburghRorate Mass

SCC 75: Advent through Mary's Eyes (w/ Jacob Gruber)

Nov 21st, 2019 38m 3s

Pittsburgh seminarian Jacob Gruber, who is in his pastoral year out in the western suburbs, joins the show today. He discusses the role of Our Blessed Mother in the lives of Catholics and especially how she can help us draw closer to Christ thi

SCC 74: A Place for Young Adults in the Church (w/ Eric and Sarah Shearer)

Nov 12th, 2019 56m 57s

The founders of REV 316, Eric and Sarah Shearer, join today's show to discuss friendship, community and how young adults fit into life within the Catholic Church. REV 316REV 316 on FacebookJimmy Akin's Mysterious WorldBlessed is SheSarah S

SCC 73: The Truth About Vocations (w/ Rhonda Gruenewald)

Nov 6th, 2019 44m 24s

Happy Vocations Awareness week! Rhonda Gruenewald from Vocation Ministry joins Bob to discuss the state of vocations in the Church today and what you can do to foster vocations at the parish level. Vocationministry.comVocation ResourcesFaceb

SCC 72: Promises, Pilgrimages, and Pumpkin Rolls

Oct 28th, 2019 31m 26s

Today's episode is brought to you by the letter "p". Bob shares his thoughts on a recent pilgrimage to Wisconsin and the power of pumpkin rolls to bring people together.https://www.guadalupeshrine.org

SCC 71: Unshakeable (w/ Kate Hoover)

Oct 22nd, 2019 25m 47s

Kate Hoover joins the show to discuss the upcoming Catholic Women's Fellowship Conference, Unshakeable.Catholic Women's Fellowship of PittsburghRegister Here CWF on Instagram