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Advancing Our Church122. Renee Underwood, C.F.R.E. on Planned GivingPublished: September 20, 2022 We are currently experiencing the “Great Transfer of Wealth,” and over the next few decades, financial experts predict that between $40 trillion and $140 trillion will be passed from one generation to the next. Up to one-third of this wealth will be transferred to nonprofits through planned giving. We are joined today by Renée Underwood, CFRE, the Chief Development Officer for the Diocese of Fort Worth’s Advancement Foundation who will share advice and her experience with facilitating Planned Gifts for Parishes and her Diocese. This episode was recorded on July 29, 2022. Pre-order the new book “The G...2023-08-0547 min

Advancing Our Church97. Return Home to The EucharistPublished: June 15, 2021 Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and cohost Anna Vallez for a panel discussion with three pastors who share their experiences of adapting to a virtual environment over the past year. What lessons have they learned? What new parish practices have brought their communities closer together, and what will they carry forward into a post-pandemic Church? As parishioners begin to return home to Mass, how do these pastors think about returning to the real presence of the Eucharist, and what steps will they take to welcome parishioners home? Hear how they have creatively engaged pa...2023-08-0345 min

Advancing Our Church89. Guiding and Strengthening California CatholicsPublished: March 02, 2021 Advancing Our Church visits the beautiful state of California again this week through a conversation with the Most Reverend Ramón Bejarano, Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego, and Deacon Jose Reyes, Parish Life Coordinator of St. Stanislaus Parish in Modesto, CA. Bishop Bejarano and Deacon Reyes discuss their ministries and service to parishioners through justice and peace, teaching, and the sharing of their gifts with the Latino community. Both men recently served together when Bishop Bejarano was pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, where Deacon Reyes now serves as Parish Life Coordinator, a relatively new position i...2023-08-0355 min

Advancing Our Church81. Heroic Priests – Engaging Young PeoplePublished: December 23, 2020 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend, Anna Vallez, and Fred Roberts talk with Fr. Anthony Mongiello and Fr. Giuseppe Esposito from St. Anne Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Fr. Mongiello and Fr. Esposito have been creating fun and, in some cases, hilarious videos on Facebook for the children of their parish elementary school as a way to reach out to their community during this pandemic. If you would like to see their videos, please visit the St. Anne School Facebook page. At the end of our episode, the Changing Our World staff offers you Christmas Greetings....2023-08-0238 min

Advancing Our Church80. Giving Tuesday: Catholic SchoolsPublished: December 21, 2020 Changing Our World’s Jim Friend, Anna Vallez, and Fred Roberts host a discussion with Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and the Diocese of Allentown for a conversation on their strategies for #GivingTuesday. Our guests today include: Rebecca Arcarese, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School, Seattle, WA Paige Banks, Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma, WA Patricia Decker, St. Hubert’s Catholic High School for Girls, Philadelphia, PA Mark Napierkowski, Mercy School for Special Learning, Allentown, PA Erin Oest-Larsen, St. Joseph School, Seattle, WA Allie Thomas, O’Dea High School...2023-08-0254 min

Advancing Our Church77. Transforming Parish CommunitiesPublished: November 16, 2020 How do we transform our parish communities in the season of Advent? What would it take for our parishes to be communities where divine mercy is experienced and shared? How do we engage our parishioners in this sacred season of preparation for the birth of Jesus? Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and Anna Vallez with special guests Annie Sarlo and Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., for a stimulating conversation about the Pastoral Conversion Advent Conference 2020 scheduled for December 6-10, 2020. About Our Guests Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. is...2023-08-0244 min

Advancing Our Church76. Going Virtual with Parish ActivitiesPublished: November 11, 2020 Think twice before canceling that special parish event or activity! Parish and diocesan events/activities can not only raise money, but they also build community. Join us for a conversation on activities that lead to a more close-knit and committed parish community plus hear about events that have raised significant dollars during the pandemic. This is the first of our Advancing Our Church: LIVE Facebook series with Changing Our World co-hosts Jim Friend, Anna Vallez, and Fred Roberts. This week, our team is rejoined by Dave Baranowski from the Archdiocese of St. Louis a...2023-08-0254 min

Advancing Our Church75. Advancing Our Parishes Through Challenging TimesPublished: November 04, 2020 On today’s show, we replay the October 27, 2020, webinar panel discussion called Advancing Our Parishes Through Challenging Times. During the conversation, our panelists discuss ways that parishes and dioceses have successfully engaged parishioners throughout the pandemic; and how these Church leaders have adopted effective strategies for maintaining and improving crucial aspects of parish life, including communications, offertory, and outreach. Our panel is moderated by Changing Our World‘s Anna Vallez and Fred Roberts, with special guests Dave Baranowski, Director of Parish Stewardship and Leadership Formation in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Mariann Gilbride, CFRE...2023-08-011h 10

Advancing Our Church28. Are You Ready? Parish CampaignsPublished: August 25, 2019 What’s the Secret? Parish Campaigns are a big undertaking, and creating the right plan to raise significant dollars is critical. Join Changing Our World‘s expert consultants as they tackle some of the more common questions about campaigns. How do you prepare for a campaign? Why is it important for a parish to conduct a Feasibility Study? What is the impact on parish offertory? What is the role of campaign volunteers?* How does it tie into Stewardship? How have the dynamics of Parish Campaigns changed? How do you help a pastor make...2023-07-3047 min

Advancing Our Church25. Getting Ready for a Diocesan CampaignPublished: August 11, 2019 Questions that everyone asks… In Diocesan Campaigns, Parishes and dioceses must work together to create a partnership that speaks to parishioners in the pew. In the midst of today’s Church climate, Catholic fundraising continues to raise millions around the country. Today, our expert consultants cover these popular questions and more. What is the role of the Bishop? Why is a Feasibility Study important? How do you get parishes excited about the campaign? Can a diocesan campaign further leverage your team? How do you determine a financial split between parishes and their dioc...2023-07-3044 min

Advancing Our Church17. Stewardship Day in MiamiPublished: June 16, 2019 The 2019 Florida Stewardship Conference, which was held in May 2019 in Miami, was a tremendous success and as a result, we had the great opportunity to conduct a series of great interviews. Some of our guests included, but were not limited to Archbishop Wenski, Archbishop of Miami; Julianne Stanz, author and national speaker on Evangelization; and Fr. Leo Patalinghug, also known as the “cooking priest”. This week’s co-host is Anna Vallez, Senior Director at Changing Our World (CW). Anna talks with us about Stewardship and CW’s approaches to Stewardship with the Latino community. Anna’s enthusiasm, c...2023-07-3057 min

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 10 - Maia Hippard-RoffWelcome to the comeback of Snaccs on Snacks! Join me and Maia Hippard-Roff (she/her) as we talk about what her mom made growing up, us both being non-traditional students, and discuss her scandalous take on some beloved foods. 2023-02-051h 08

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 9 - Madelynn AustinMeet Madelynn Austin! Join us as we talk about our Ren Faire fun, favorite snacky foods, how she expresses herself and ideas through her art and the necessity for diversity in Makeup. (PS, her art is available for purchase on her website right now) @madelynn.austin @snaccs_pod 2022-08-211h 27

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 8 - Zoe SmilesMeet Zoe Smiles (she/her), founder of Happy Goods Unlimited! Join us as she and I talk about the benefits of being able to access so many kinds of food, her experience as a second generation Guyanese-American, and what “being happy” means to her and how she shares it through her jewelry company. NOPE spoilers @ 39:25-41:17 @snaccs_pod @happygoodsunlimited 2022-08-171h 21

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 7 - Matthew PalkaMeet Matthew Palka (he/him) , or simply “Palka” for short. This week he and I talk about his online communities, family meal traditions, his daily journals, and more! Join us as we go through his ‘mind-map’. @snaccs_pod 2022-08-081h 12

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 6 - Emily PadgettMeet Emily Padgett. She and I talk about our relationship with our bodies, the food we’ve enjoyed together, and relate over some family meals. We answer your questions, and even if I forgot to ask what she would be if she were a "Snack"... I think it's safe to say her final answer is sufficient. Wait until after the credits for a little treat.2022-08-011h 12

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 5 - Courtney Compton HerreraMeet Courtney Compton Herrera (She/Her)! She and I went to high school together in a small town, and both love the food and people the bigger world has to offer! Join us as well talk about her life journey, her family, and how she spiritually connects with her cooking! @Compton.Food @snaccs_pod 2022-07-251h 34

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 4 - Taylor HatleyJoin me as my friend Taylor Hatley (He/Him) talk about our personal re-healthification journeys, healing from unhealthy thoughts about food, and and setting healthy boundaries in our adult relationships. (a little treat for you after the outro)2022-07-1753 min

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 3 - Ben GencoThis week I sit down with Ben Genco (He/His) and we are all over the place. Him NOT being an only child, how he had to be different as a kid, his mother's cheesecake, his HOT TAKES about food, and transitional eras in our lives. Join us! 🐦📸 @benjulesrun 2022-07-101h 21

Snaccs on SnacksA Little TreatDue to some… technical difficulties… no episode was recorded last week. Our friends Justine(She/They) and Franke(He/They) were all in person to record a little run down of our day in a, and I promise, completely sober mini episode to thank you for listening. #NotAllChads #HappyBirthdayMadelynn 2022-07-0406 min

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 2 - Justine JohnsonJustine (She/They) and I talk about her experience growing up in a farming family, the first time we met, and how authentically expressing herself through a supportive community has changed her life. Join Us! Check @Snaccs_pod on Instagram for anything we talked about on the podcast!2022-06-2658 min

Snaccs on SnacksEpisode 1 - Katie O'HalloranOn our first episode I sit down with Katie O'Halloran (She/Her), Doula and certified Lactation Counselor and talk about her health journey, how it affected what she can eat, and how she manages to keep three children alive. We laugh, reconnect, and bond over our love of some classic Midwest staples. Join us! (restaurant mentioned is The Cranky Buzzard)2022-06-1942 min

Snaccs on SnacksSnaccs on Snacks - Intro/LivestreamWelcome! My name is Anna Vallez(she/her). As I livestreamed on instagram, I talked about my expectations for the podcast, as well as how and when my health journey with food started. This is meant to be fun! Every episode I'll talk to people in my life about their food stories, as well as their life.2022-06-1329 min