Welcome to The Cardinal Newman Society Podcast with Kevin Murphy.

This podcast acquaints listeners with the beauty of a faithful Catholic education—what it is and what it is not; you’ll discover how to determine if a school or college is faithfully Catholic. Our content courageously confronts the “educational emergency” declared by Pope Benedict XVI by featuring the brightest minds from Newman Guide institutions and how they are renewing faithful Catholic education worldwide. These are the superheroes at work in the trenches daily fighting for the souls of our youth amidst today’s relativistic culture.

Visit cardinalnewmansociety.org to learn more.

Ep. 25: Building Christendom: Dr. Timothy O’Donnell’s path from professor to president and his key takeaways after 32 years

More with Dr. Timothy O’Donnell as he shares valuable lessons from 32 years as president of Christendom College. O’Donnell shares the joy of seeing Christendom College grow and his insights for faithful Catholic educators. 

Ep. 24: A Legacy of Faith: Dr. Timothy O’Donnell on 32 Years at Christendom College

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Timothy O’Donnell as he reflects on his 32 years as president of Christendom College. Discover the challenges and triumphs of leading a faithful Catholic institution and the enduring importance of a Christ-centered education.

Ep. 23: Wyoming Catholic College – faithfully forming minds and souls one Stetson at a time

Meet Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College. Washut shares how Wyoming Catholic weaves the wilderness into its curriculum and how every graduate receives a Stetson hat, indicating a deeply formed mind & soul.

Ep. 22: A new Catholic university focused on the arts—John Paul The Great Catholic University

Derry Connolly purchased a book for $4.95 that forever changed his life.

As a result, Connolly went from cultural Catholic to President of a new university focused on the arts—John Paul The Great Catholic University in Escondido, CA.

If you’re a student interested in film, videography, video game creation, or other artistic pursuits, this might be the university for you.

Ep. 21: From Nuclear Engineering to Eucharistic Task Force Leader, Meet Bob Laird of The Cardinal Newman Society

Meet Bob Laird, senior counselor to the president of The Cardinal Newman Society, as he shares his journey from West Point graduate to nuclear engineering, to family life work at the Arlington diocese, to spearheading our Task Force for Eucharistic Education, a program designed to revive Eucharistic understanding and devotion. What is the thread that draws this varied background together? Bob’s deep commitment to his Catholic faith. 

Ep. 20: The Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum – an upstart liberal arts college with a Latin Mass emphasis (Pt. 2)

Imagine the many challenges you would face today in launching a faithful Catholic college that emphasizes the Traditional Latin Mass. Joining us for part two of our conversation is Ed Schaefer, president of the Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum in Hagerstown, Maryland. Schaefer shares how this upstart college is overcoming the many challenges and seeing enrollment growth.

Ep. 19: The Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum – an upstart liberal arts college with a Latin Mass emphasis (Pt. 1)

Meet Ed Schaefer, president of the Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum in Hagerstown, Maryland, a liberal arts college with an integrated curriculum and an emphasis on the traditional Latin Mass. 

Ep. 18: The History & Vision of The Catholic University of America with President Peter Kilpatrick (Pt. 2)

Join us for PART 2 of our interview with President Peter Kilpatrick of The Catholic University of America!

We discuss his conversion to the Catholic faith, the state of Catholic higher education and how the how the largest Newman Guide college is making an impact beyond their DC campus.

Ep. 17: The History & Vision of The Catholic University of America with President Peter Kilpatrick (Pt. 1)

What goes into running the largest university on The Newman Guide and an institution known as ‘the Bishop’s University?’ We sat down with President Peter Kilpatrick of The Catholic University of America to discuss its rich history, his vision for the University, and the roll-out of its new Lead with Light campaign.

Ep. 16: The ‘Ave Maria Law Difference’ with Dean John Czarnetzky (Pt.2)

What is the Ave Maria Law School difference? Find out as we continue our conversation with Dean John Czarnetzky.