01:19 — Tori’s faith story: Tori shares how a college missionary re-ignited her faith and led her into ministry.
03:17 — Scotty’s faith story: Scotty reflects on a steady childhood faith rooted in family and neighborhood that shaped his vocational path.
05:01 — Why campus ministry?: The hosts and guests discuss what drew them to campus ministry and to Pius specifically.
08:18 — How ministry shapes staff faith: Tori and Scotty describe daily encounters with students that deepen and challenge their own faith lives.
11:20 — Teen faith today: Conversation about what’s unique for this generation — their search for truth, willingness to seek prayer, and spiritual hunger.
14:44 — Student engagement & worship rhythms: Examples of student participation in adoration, daily Mass, and surprise regulars who show up early.
16:18 — Powerful student stories: Retreat and adoration moments that led students (including non-Catholics) to prayer, tears, and even conversion.
20:49 — Growth & hope: Reflections on hope for the future as staff witness students’ spiritual maturation over years.
22:03 — Programs overview: Deep dive into retreats, service opportunities, sacraments, and how programming has shifted to meet student needs.
23:21 — Campus Ministry scale: The team explains their current size (~200 students), committee structure, and how students help plan and lead events.
24:58 — Restore: The “big kahuna” event — candlelit evenings with testimonies, confession lines, prayer teams, and huge student turnout.
27:01 — Monthly Mass & retreats: Special masses, fall retreat highlights, and why overnight retreats are transformational and fill quickly.
31:23 — Building trust one name at a time: Small, personal moments (remembering names, one-on-ones) that open students to deeper conversation.
34:04 — Discipleship groups: Weekly, optional small groups where students choose to grow together — a powerful engine for campus culture.
35:02 — Staff, coaches & families: How campus ministry collaborates with teachers, coaches, parents, and priests to weave faith into school life.
38:37 — Five-year vision: Dreams for a bigger chapel, an expectation of spiritual life on campus, and students leading ministry initiatives.
41:23 — Desired outcome: The core hope — every student has at least one personal encounter with Jesus they can return to later in life.
43:42 — Lightning round kickoff: Rapid-fire personal questions to close — favorites, prayers, and quick reflections.
44:34 — Lightning round highlights: Saints, favorite verses, heroes, and personal insights — a human, vulnerable finish to the episode.
46:25 — Prayers & send-off: Tori asks for prayer (energy and kindness) as she prepares for maternity leave; the team closes with gratitude and blessing.
