Catholic Education Matters
by SJP2 Foundation
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Finding God in the Hardest Moments: Marnie Wynans on Faith, Family…
Finding God in the Hardest Moments: Marnie Wynans on Faith, Family…
About this podcast
Welcome to Catholic Education Matters the podcast that celebrates the beauty of Catholic education, highlighting excellence in academics, athletics, and the transformative power of faith. Join us as we share the stories of those making a lasting impact on Catholic education.
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The newest 20 of 38 episodes
- Finding God in the Hardest Moments: Marnie Wynans on Faith, Family, & Motherhood · 47 min · Episode 38In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet sits down with Marnie Wynans, a devoted Catholic wife, mother of five boys, grandmother of five, doula, and…
- Beyond Academics: How Catholic Schools Form the Whole Person · 1 h 17 min · Episode 37In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, Troy Van Vliet sits down with Darryl Weaver, President of Vancouver College, to discuss his journey into Catholic education and his…
- 19 Years as an Exorcist: Father Vincent Lampert on Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare · 1 h 8 min · Episode 36In this powerful conversation on Catholic Education Matters, Troy Van Vliet speaks with Father Vincent Lampert, a Catholic priest who served as a diocesan exorcist for 19 years…
- Raising Saints in Today's World: Dylan Drego on Prayer, Parenting, and the Catholic Faith · 1 h 30 min · Episode 35This episode of Catholic Education Matters features an inspiring conversation with Dylan Drego, a Catholic educator, speaker, and creator of the Latin Prayer Podcast, as he…
- From Adversity to Impact: Jimmy Crescenzo on Mentoring the Next Generation · 1 h 20 min · Episode 34In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet sits down with veteran educator, actor, and filmmaker Jimmy Crescenzo, founder of the East End Boys Club, to…
- Finding God in the Wilderness: The Incredible Story of John Banovich · 54 min · Episode 33In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet chats with renowned wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and St. John Paul II Academy parent John Banovich to…
- Why Catholic Education Matters More Than Ever in Today’s World · 1 h 12 min · Episode 32In this special live panel discussion on the future and importance of Catholic education, host Troy Van Vliet brings together an outstanding group of Catholic educational leaders…
- Building Better Men: How Glenwood Is Shaping Faith, Purpose, and Leadership · 55 min · Episode 31In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet speaks with Mauricio Morales, director of Opus Dei’s Glenwood Centre in Vancouver, a vibrant character-building…
- From Secular to Sacred: Restoring Faith in Higher Education · 1 h 19 min · Episode 30In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet welcomes Dr. Geri Forsberg, a distinguished scholar in media ecology and communication, to share her remarkable…
- Faith, Fun, and the Canucks: Clay Imoo’s Journey of Faith and Connection · 48 min · Episode 29This episode of Catholic Education Matters features a rich and engaging conversation with Clay Imoo, a longtime youth ministry leader in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, who shares…
- When Loss Leads to Heaven: A Therapist’s Journey Through Grief and Grace · 1 h 0 min · Episode 28In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet sits down with Dr. Larissa Rossen, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at Trinity Western University…
- The Shroud of Turin: Science, Mystery, and the Face of Christ · 52 min · Episode 27In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, Troy Van Vliet speaks with historian Dr. Cheryl White of Louisiana State University at Shreveport to explore the enduring mystery…
- Golfing for a Greater Purpose: How the Alumni Gold Tournament Helps to Transform Catholic Education · 49 min · Episode 26This episode of Catholic Education Matters features Troy Van Vliet in conversation with Darren Watt and Jose Vargas of St. John Paul II Academy. They reflect on the school’s…
- Coming Home to the Catholic Church: A Journey Through Scripture, Tradition, and Conversion · 47 min · Episode 25In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet chats with Kyle Neilson to explore his powerful journey from an evangelical Protestant upbringing to a deep and…
- Coming Home: Discovering the Eucharist, Beauty, and Truth of the Catholic Faith · 49 min · Episode 24In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet sits down with Murray and Patty Neilson to share their powerful family journey from Protestantism to…
- Archbishop Richard Smith on the Mission, Hope, and Heart of Catholic Education · 44 min · Episode 23In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, Archbishop Richard Smith joins host Troy Van Vliet to reflect on his transition to the Archdiocese of Vancouver, the city’s…
- Raising Souls in a Noisy World: Rolando Islas on the Heart of Catholic Education · 1 h 36 min · Episode 22This episode of Catholic Education Matters features a deep, wide-ranging conversation between host Troy Van Vliet and philosopher and Catholic educator Rolando Islas (making his…
- From Tragedy to Purpose: Robb Nash’s Journey of Faith, Music, and Mental Health · 1 h 26 min · Episode 21In this inspiring episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet welcomes Canadian musician and mental health advocate Robb Nash, whose near-fatal car crash at 17…
- Leading with Heart: Andy Szocs on People, Purpose, and the Power of Generosity · 1 h 6 min · Episode 20In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet engages in an inspiring conversation with philanthropist and businessman Andy Szocs, exploring his journey from…
- From Pastor’s Son to Catholic Scholar: David Hunt’s Journey of Faith and Truth · 1 h 42 min · Episode 19In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet welcomes David Hunt for an inspiring conversation about faith, education, and conversion. David shares his…







