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The Catholic Trojan Podcast

The Catholic Trojan Podcast

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The USC Caruso Catholic Center's new student-run podcast. For more information contact Britney Castillo via email (bkcastil@usc.edu). Thank you!
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The Way of the Cross

The Catholic Trojan PodcastMar 05, 2021

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Made for Greatness: Racism

Made for Greatness: Racism

In this episode, we wanted to expand our perspective on the Pro-Life topic of racism. Racism affects the quality of life of our black brothers and sisters in regards to abortion, education, homeownership, employment, incarceration, and the criminal justice system, the list goes on and on. If this isn’t a pro-life issue, I don’t know what is? So, how do we even begin to respond as Catholic Christians to all the racial injustices we see in the United States? Catholic Speaker and writer Chika Anyanwu brings her lived experience and passion for racial justice to this episode of Made for Greatness so we can answer some of the tough questions we as a church face.

Mar 04, 202201:04:18
Catholic Education: Deepening the Mind, Heart, and Soul - A Conversation with Fr. Heft

Catholic Education: Deepening the Mind, Heart, and Soul - A Conversation with Fr. Heft

USC Sophomore Patrick Connors sits down with Fr. James Lewis Heft for a discussion revolving around education. As both a university professor and Marianist priest with decades of experience in each practice, Fr. Heft offers unique insight into nurturing the intellect and soul of the human person, rooted in the richness of Catholic tradition. Buckle up for a fruitful journey!

Jan 28, 202254:49
Made For Greatness: Dignity of Life

Made For Greatness: Dignity of Life

One thing our students continually ask us to clarify is the Churches teaching surrounding Pro-Life. This is our first podcast in our Pro-Life Series and we asked the Sisters of Life to join us. In Evangelium Vitae (the Gospel of Life) then Pope John Paul II coined the phrase “culture of death” and the “culture of life.” Before we dive into specific areas of the Pro-Life movement we want to root ourselves in what a culture of life looks like and how we can enter into dialogue with men and women to cultivate a culture of life. Welcome to Made for Greatness, a Catholic Trojan podcast.

Jan 21, 202247:55
Hollywood, Catholicism, and the Supernatural

Hollywood, Catholicism, and the Supernatural

For this episode of the Catholic Trojan Podcast, Britney sits down to talk with Fr. Vince (USC Alum and Priest at St. Monica Catholic Community) about the supernatural. Fr. Vince shares his experience and knowledge about the Catholic Church and the supernatural as well as discussing the portrayals that we see in film. Listen in as we delve deep into this topic and learn more about the world beyond!

Dec 17, 202155:36
Made For Greatness: Mind, Body, and Spirit

Made For Greatness: Mind, Body, and Spirit

It’s challenging to live your Catholic faith at a secular university. Join Tricia Tembreull as she interviews Catholic Christians as they live out their faith in dynamic ways, sharing how to dialogue, not debate, the issues and Catholic teachings that most affect our culture. This week we talk with Francis Cabildo about being whole body, mind and spirit. This is a great conversation to ponder as we welcome in the new year. So put in your ear pods, and lace up your shoes as we run the race toward heaven together. Welcome to Made for Greatness, a Catholic Trojan podcast.

Dec 10, 202142:39
Made For Greatness: Dating 101

Made For Greatness: Dating 101

It’s challenging to live your Catholic faith at a secular university. Join Tricia Tembreull as she interviews Catholic Christians as they live out their faith in dynamic ways, sharing how to dialogue, not debate, the issues and Catholic teachings that most affect our culture. This week, Fran Pargett and Miguel Mendoza, two of our FOCUS missionaries, discuss Dating on college campuses. This conversation is honest and thought provoking. So put in your ear pods, and lace up your shoes as we run the race toward heaven together. Welcome to Made for Greatness, a Catholic Trojan podcast.

Nov 27, 202151:25
Made for Greatness: How to Game Day

Made for Greatness: How to Game Day

It’s challenging to live your Catholic faith at a secular university. Join Tricia Tembreull as she interviews Catholic Christians as they live out their faith in dynamic ways, sharing how to dialogue, not debate, the issues and Catholic teachings that most affect our culture. This week, in our Adulting 101 series we have some fun discussing How to Game Day while living a virtuous life with Senior, Katie Wick. So put in your ear pods, and lace up your shoes as we run the race toward heaven together. Welcome to Made for Greatness, a Catholic Trojan podcast.

Nov 19, 202133:40
Meet the Eboard

Meet the Eboard

New school year, new eboard! Keeping with tradition, our first student episode will be all about our student executive board. Get to know the students who have been organizing all of our fun events and service trips. We discuss our favorite musicians, memories, and what makes the CC so special for us.

Nov 12, 202120:34
Made For Greatness: Relationship With Christ

Made For Greatness: Relationship With Christ

It’s challenging to live your Catholic faith at a secular university. Join Tricia Tembreull as she interviews Catholic Christians as they live out their faith in dynamic ways, sharing how to dialogue, not debate, the issues and Catholic teachings that most affect our culture. This week, we begin our Series, Adulting 101 and explore our Relationship with Christ with our pastor Fr. Richard Sunwoo. So put in your ear pods, and lace up your shoes as we run the race toward heaven together. Welcome to Made for Greatness, a Catholic Trojan podcast.

Nov 05, 202136:01
The Church and Mental Health
Apr 30, 202146:44
Prayer and Mental Health Practices
Apr 23, 202148:40
Mental Health Series: An Introduction

Mental Health Series: An Introduction

This week, Britney provides a brief introduction and synopsis of what you can look forward to in our upcoming episodes. Mental health continues to garner attention, especially amidst the ongoing pandemic. As promised in the episode the following is a link to the master document that contains all of the resources mentioned: The Catholic Trojan Podcast: Mental Health Series Resource Document.

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You can take a listen to The Feminine Genius Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts, as well as the new podcast that Rachel is cohosting A Pondering Heart Podcast wherever podcasts are found!

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Thank you so much and FIGHT ON!

- Britney Castillo -

Apr 16, 202105:08
The Way of the Cross

The Way of the Cross

For this season of Lent, the Spiritual Life Team has put together a Stations of the Cross recording for you! We encourage you to pray with it these next few weeks, whether it be at your home parish, on a walk outside, or in the comfort of your own home. Many blessings!

Mar 05, 202135:31
The Freshman Experience
Feb 19, 202140:36
We're Not From California?!
Dec 18, 202031:29
Spider-Man, Italy, Vegemite, and the Pandemic
Oct 09, 202048:43
Introduction to our Catholic Trojan Podcast!
Oct 01, 202001:33