Christopher Closeup Podcasts
Christopher Closeup encourages people of all ages and from all walks of life to use their God-given talents to make a positive difference in the world. The weekly half-hour series regularly introduces viewers to individuals - some famous, some not so famous - who are using their gifts, talents, and abilities to create a better world.
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Brooke White
(Part 1) - The singer/songwriter discusses her album High Hopes and Heartbreak, her struggle with self-confidence issues, how prayer is her anchor during times of stress, and why she’s come to see the challenges in her life as blessings.
Fr. Willy Raymond
(Part 1) - The director of Family Theater Productions discusses the group’s outreach to Catholics in Hollywood and the legacy of the organization’s founder, Fr. Patrick Peyton, who popularized the saying, “The family that prays together stays together.”
(Part 2) - Fr. Raymond discusses the Angelus Awards, which honor college students who create films that respect the dignity of the human person.
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David Archuleta & Tom O'Rourke
David Archuleta – The American Idol runner-up and award-winning recording artist discusses the inspiration behind his Christmas album, his efforts to help the less fortunate and why he thinks the challenges he’s faced have made him a better person.
Tom O'Rourke – The lead instructor of the Christopher Leadership Course shares an original Christmas story he wrote that looks at the Nativity from Joseph’s point-of-view.
Abby Caperton
The co-host of the program “What Would Jesus Podcast” discusses her work as a youth minister and how she believes the Church can get young people more interested in their faith.
Mark Shea
(Part 2) – The author discusses his efforts to help Catholics and Evangelicals better understand the actual beliefs and common myths surrounding Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Jerry Brewer & Mark Shea
Jerry Brewer (Part 2) – The author of Gloria’s Miracle further discusses how covering the struggle of a young girl with cancer led to his own spiritual awakening.
Mark Shea (Part 1) – The New York Times best-selling author discusses his new book series about Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Jerry Brewer & Paige Armstrong
Jerry Brewer (Part 1) – The Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist discusses his book Gloria’s Miracle: A Young Girl, a Deadly Disease and an Enduring Lesson about the Power of Faith.
Paige Armstrong (Part 2) – The singer/songwriter discusses the awkwardness she felt because of the scar on her leg left by cancer surgery, and how it taught her about the shallowness of the quest for physical perfection.
Paige Armstrong
(Part 1) – The singer/songwriter recalls being afflicted with bone cancer at age eleven, how her faith helped sustain her during difficult times, and why she now uses music to encourage kids and teens to find their God-given purpose in life.
Rob Reynolds
 The father of 16-year-old Cady Ann Reynolds, who was killed by a distracted teenage driver, shares his mission to educate teens and parents about being more responsible behind the wheel.
Captain Scott Smiley
 The Army officer discusses the car bomb explosion in Iraq that permanently blinded him, along with the faith, perseverance and determination that helped him adjust to his new way of life.
Kathleen Mitchell
 The former prostitute and madam reveals how she escaped that destructive lifestyle and went on to found the Catholic Charities DIGNITY programs which offer help and hope to prostitutes looking to turn their lives around.
Christine Bentz & Lacy Dodd
Christine Bentz (Part 2) – The educator explains why she continues to make volunteering a part of her life.
Lacy Dodd – The Notre Dame alumna reveals the blessings and challenges she faced as a college student experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, and shares her current efforts to help college students in similar situations.
Debra Byrd & Christine Bentz
Debra Byrd (Part 2) – The vocal coach and arranger for American Idol reveals how her spirituality helps her deal with difficult people.
Christine Bentz (Part 1) – The St. John’s University graduate describes her experience as part of the Vincentian Lay Missionaries Program in Ethiopia.
Debra Byrd
(Part 1) – American Idol’s vocal coach reveals why she sees her job as a ministry and how she tries to be a channel of God’s grace to all the contestants.
Sister Mary Scullion
The nun who was named one of Time magazine’s most influential people for 2009 discusses her successful efforts to find housing and employment for homeless people in Philadelphia.
Christopher Leadership & Wayne Elsey
Christopher Leadership (Part 2) – The conclusion of our roundtable discussion about developing effective leadership skills.
Wayne Elsey – The founder of Soles4Souls discusses his nonprofit, which collects and distributes free shoes to needy people around the world.
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