Catholic Dawgs Talks
Catholic Dawgs Talks is a podcast from the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia in Athens. Each episode features talks and reflections given by the various ministries that make up the campus community. Listeners hear faith-based teaching, student ministry updates, and messages aimed at young adults navigating college life. The show is rooted in Catholic tradition while speaking directly to the Georgia Bulldog community.
Episodes
What Do You Seek? w/ Daniel Abi-Sarkis
Seeking Water, 8/18/26: Daniel Abi-Sarkis, Seeking Water coordinator and senior at UGA explores the question "What do you seek?" and reminds us that while we search for the Living Water, it has been seeking us out our entire lives—calling us home, knowing us before we were even formed in the womb, and inviting us to drink of the Lord's mercy.
Vocations w/ Austin Thomas
IGNITE, 3/18/26: Archdiocese of Atlanta seminarian and UGA alum Austin Thomas talks about the beauty of both natural and supernatural vocations and how they are the manner in which God wants to love us and use us as a vessel to bring His light into the world. Austin also offers practical wisdom for discernment.
Mary: A Source of Help in Our Sin w/ Didier Montoya Correa
IGNITE, 3/4/26: Archdiocese of Atlanta seminarian Didier Montoya Correa talks about sin's destruction to our identity, desires, and woundedness. Asking for Mary's intercession and companionship can help us overcome in the battle for our soul as she leads us to the heart of her Son.
Comparisons w/ Maggie Whitehead
IGNITE, 2/25/26: UGA alum and former Ignite Coordinator Maggie Whitehead visits her old stomping grounds to caution freshmen of the traps of comparison. Instead of measuring ourselves up to others—which steals joy, diminishes interior freedom, and aggravates loneliness—we should stand firm in our identities in Christ and make peace with our current season of life.
Theology of the Body w/ Rev. Lamartine Eliscar, MS
IGNITE, 2/18/26: Fr. Lamartine from St. Ann Catholic Church gives an overview on the basics of the Theology of the Body: what it means to be created in God's image, stewarding our bodies, and living in right relationship with others.
Marriage Q&A w/ Fr. Brian & Fr. Michael
IGNITE, 2/11/26: Freshmen put Fr. Brian and Fr. Michael in the hot seat and ask them questions about marriage.
Praying with Christ Our Bridegroom w/ Ellie Dodd
SEEKING WATER, 2/10/26: Senior Ellie Dodd speaks on Christ's identity as the Bridegroom and us—the Church—as His Bride. Illuminating this truth with Scripture, Ellie helps us see how we were made for an espousal love with Christ here and in Heaven and how He has been pursuing our hearts since the beginning of time.
Masculinity w/ Luke Whitehead
IGNITE, 1/28/26: Junior and Ignite Coordinator Luke Whitehead talks about God's design for masculinity contrasted to how the world views it; men's universal call to fatherhood; and practical ways men can live out their identities as sons of Christ.
Femininity w/ Ivey McAleer
IGNITE, 1/21/26: FOCUS missionary Ivey McAleer dives into the feminine genius and practical ways men and women can champion, protect, and honor authentic femininity.
A Tree is Known by Its Fruits w/ Elijah Baker
SEEKING WATER, 1/13/26: Senior Elijah Baker reminds listeners that truth faith is lived and acted out. Making Christ our priority and surrendering everything to Him is what brings real fulfillment, freedom, and joy to our lives.
What it Means to be Sent on Mission w/ Claire Walker
SEEKING WATER, 11/11/25: UGA alumna and current Damascus missionary Claire Walker discusses the transformative power of the Gospel, emphasizing that Jesus' life, death, and Resurrection is meant to deeply change individuals, not just be recited as information. She shares her personal journey of encountering Christ, highlighting that true mission and discipleship begin with allowing oneself to
Catholicism w/ Fr. Gregory Tipton
IGNITE 11/5/25: Fr. Gregory Tipton explains how the Catholic Church’s teachings are grounded in a balance of scripture, tradition, and magisterium, rather than scripture alone. Drawing on St. John Henry Newman’s framework, he outlines seven criteria for authentic doctrinal development, emphasizing that true tradition is a living, evolving practice that preserves core principles while adapting to n
Theology of the Body w/ Ryan and Alexa Cullom
SEEKING WATER, 10/28/25: UGA alumni Ryan and Alexa Cullom discuss how they live out Pope St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body in their marriage.
Childlike Faith w/ Fr. Michael Bremer
ABLAZE, 10/21/25: Fr. Michael Bremer, the Assistant Director of The Catholic Center at UGA, delivers a powerful talk about having childlike faith, emphasizing trust, openness, and humility before God. Like how little children live with wonder, innocent joy, and dependence on their parents, so too should our disposition be in our relationship with the Lord.
The Trinity w/ Kelly Simpson
Kelly Simpson, the Vice President of Program Development for Life Teen, talks about the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, where we find the Trinity in Scripture, and how we can emulate the love of the Three Persons in our own lives.
The Cost of Discipleship w/ Nick Anderson
Following Jesus is rarely easy, but it's worth it. It's worth the detachment from worldly things and crosses we may bear, because He promises — and always gives — more. Hear from Nick Anderson, a Catholic Dawgs alum and current LifeTeen missionary, on the cost of discipleship.
Love and Salvation w/ Kelon Reynolds
"Christ loves us as we are now, but Christ also calls us to follow Him," sophomore Kelon Reynolds says. Despite our sin and grasping for things of this world, Jesus, out of tremendous love, thought we were worth the effort of saving, and that demands a response of love out of us. Dive into Kelon's talk for more!
The Mass w/ Bishop John Tran
IGNITE, 9/17/25: Bishop John Tran from the Archdiocese of Atlanta talks about the importance of the Mass and how we can prepare for and participate in it.
Why We Are Catholic w/ Sally Gustafson
Sally Gustafson is a local Athens community member and parishioner at a neighboring Catholic church. Hear her powerful testimony about encountering God and coming to faith through her daughter's battle with and miraculous triumph over cancer.
Prayer w/ The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ
Ignite, 9/3/25: The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ share wisdom and encouragement about building a life grounded in prayer.
Conviction and Redemption w/ Elle Rush
Seeking Water, 9/2/25: Catholic Center Co-President and senior Elle Rush encourages us that when faced with our sin, we run to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and cling to Christ whose grace gives us strength when we are weak. Elle empowers us to "fight so hard that you are unattainable and exhausting for the devil."
Faith in College w/ Fr. Paul Porter
Ignite, 8/27/25: Father Paul Porter, a priest in the archdiocese of Atlanta serving at St. Mary's in Rome, discusses the importance of living with the Lord as we settle into school. He highlights the importance of letting ourselves be a beginners, and allowing an opportunity for the Lord to lead.
Identity w/ Marissa Muenchen
Seeking Water, 8/19/25: Marissa Muenchen, the Seeking Water Coordinator for the 2025–2026 school year, talks about the importance of placing our identity in the Lord, and how in that, we find peace, understand our belovedness, and live freely.
Catholic FAQ's and How to Respond to Them w/ Quinn Rodier
Ignite, 4/7/25Quinn Rodier, and Ignite small group leader and senior at the Catholic Center, shares some of his own faith journey, and pursuit of Christ through knowledge of his life and church. He shares some questions he has been asked, and upon research, the best ways he has seen to react to them.
Education and Healthcare in the Faith w/ Dr. Kalla and Mrs. Kalla
Ablaze, 4/8/25Dr. Kalla and Mrs. Kalla speak on what the place of Education and Healthcare hold in the faith.
The Mass w/ Fr. John VanDorpe
Ignite, 4/2/25Father John VanDorpe, a Regnum Christi Legionary of Christ and their Atlanta Vocation's Director, explores the power of the Mass and its profound connection to Jesus' passion in its entirety. Guiding us through each step, he reveals the beauty and depth it holds.
The Eucharist w/ Leigh Blanchard
Ignite, 3/26/25Leigh Blanchard, a Catholic convert and senior at the University of Georgia, shares her story, and journey to the Catholic faith through the Eucharist. She highlight's it's transformative power thorough John 6, and emphasizes that It is literally Jesus: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
Our Relationship With Creation w/ Fr. Gregory Tipton
Ablaze, 3/25/25Fr. Gregory Tipton, a priest from St. Aelred's in Bishop, GA, discusses our relationship with creation, and how we fit into the Lord's story. He invites us to focus our hearts on Christ, and return to a lifestyle centered around the beauty of the Church.
At His Feet: Session IV w/ Justine Callis
Catholic Center Spring Retreat, 3/22/25Justine Callis, the Community Enagement Manager of Blessed is She and founder of Theology of Conversion, shares her testimony and journey to the Catholic Faith. She centers her talk on Matthew 19:29 and Psalm 23:5, focusing on the Lord’s generosity, and ability to overflow our cup with His joy.
At His Feet: Session III w/ Mariana Pimiento
Catholic Center Spring Retreat, 3/22/25Mariana Pimiento, the founder of Big Apple Catholic, discusses what it means to be dependent on the Lord when we seem to lose sight of our Shepherd. She focuses on Psalm 23:4.
At His Feet: Session II w/ Mark Piendel
Catholic Center Spring Retreat, 3/22/25Mark Piendel, a former Catholic Center student and current seminarian, talks about the Lord's faithfulness, and His desire to abide with us at every stage of our lives. He dives into Psalm 23:2-3, and explores what it means to trust the Lord with everything.
At His Feet: Session I w/ Leigh Blanchard and Flanigen Phillips
Catholic Center Spring Retreat, 3/21/25Leigh Blanchard and Flanigen Phillips, the 2024-2025 CSA Retreat Coordinators, introduce the theme for retreat, and encourage listeners to leave everything at the Feet of Jesus.
Obedience w/ Nolan McGinley
Seeking Water, 3/18/25Nolan McGinley, a UGA Catholic Center Alumni, talks about obedience to the Father and to the Church. He encourages listeners to place their trust in the Lord above all else.
The Sacraments w/ Mark Piendel
Mark Piendel, a former UGA student and current seminarian with the archdiocese of Atlanta, discusses what the Sacraments are. He invites us to have a renewed sense of awe as we observe the way the Lord reveals Himself to us.
How the Eucharist Makes Us Into the Body of Christ w/ Fr. Casey Cole
Ablaze, 3/11/25Fr. Casey Cole, a Franciscan friar and previous UGA Catholic Center Chaplain, discusses the Eucharist and it's ability to transform us into the Body of Christ. He invites us to pray with how the Eucharist shapes us into the body of communion, sacrifice, and mission.
Entering into the Desert w/ Ethan Baker
Ethan Baker, a former student at the University of Georgia, discusses what it means to find joy and hope in the ruin of the desert. He encourages listeners to embrace suffering this Lent, and allow the Lord to transform hearts as we discern the "Why" behind our faith.
At His Feet: Session III w/ Mariana Pimiento
Catholic Center Spring Retreat, 3/22/25Mariana Pimiento, the founder of Big Apple Catholic, discusses what it means to be dependent on the Lord when we seem to lose sight of our Shepherd. She focuses on Psalm 23:4.
Holy Relationships w/ Fr. Brian McNavish and Fr. Michael Bremer
Ignite, 2/19/25Fr. Brian and Fr. Michael, our two priests at the Catholic Center at UGA, give a talk on holy relationships from a marriage prep perspective. They explore what it means to love, to give of yourself, and to honor the Lord through the vocation of marriage. Following their talks, there is a Q&A.
Q&A w/ Bishop Ned Schlesinger
Ablaze, 2/18/25Bishop Ned Schlesinger, an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, answers questions from students at the UGA Catholic Center.
Masculinity w/ Ryan Cullom
Ignite, 2/12/25Ryan Cullom discusses what it means to man, and what a true Man of God looks like. He highlights the relationship this has with femininity, and how the two are meant to complement each other.
Knowing Jesus Through Mary w/ Leigh Blanchard
Seeking Water, 2/11/25Leigh, a senior at the Catholic Center, outlines as a Catholic why it is so important to have a relationship with Jesus's mother. She highlights that you cannot have one without the other.
Femininity w/ Calista Beverly
Ignite, 2/5/25Calista Beverly, a focus missionary at the UGA Catholic Center, discusses what it means to live out an identity of Femininity in the eyes of the Lord.
Silence w/ Kevin Conner
Kevin Conner, the Director of High School Youth Ministry at St. Monica's in Duluth, GA, discusses what it means to rest in silence, and listen for the Lord's voice.
Identity w/ Rubie Frey
Ignite, 1/29/25
Rubie Frey, an Ignite Co-Coordinator on the CSA Board, discusses the Identity we are called to find in the arms of the Father. She encourages listeners to run away from the words of this world, and remember the what their Father says about them--that they are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Spiritual Adoption w/ Ellie Dodd
Seeking Water, 1/28/25
Ellie Dodd, a junior at the Catholic Center, discusses spiritual adoption, and what it truly means to be a child of God. She encourages listens to open their heart to Him, and allow their wounds to be healed by their Father.
Vulnerability and Intimacy in Relationships w/ Madeline Hammell
Ablaze, 1/22/25
Madeline Hammell, a full time missionary at life teen hidden lake, discusses what it means to be vulnerable within relationships with others. She aims to help listeners see what fulfilling relationships look like.
Giving Jesus Everything w/ Nick Anderson
Ignite, 1/15/25
Nick Anderson, a former CSA President and Ignite Coordinator now serving as a full time missionary at Life Teen in Dahlonega, GA, discusses what it means to give Jesus our all. Not just the small things, but actually give Him our first fruits, and allow Him to give them back to us multiplied.
The Wounds of Masculinity and Femininity w/ Luke Shepherd
Seeking Water, 1/14/25
Luke Shepherd, a full time missionary with the Culture Project, discusses the wounds found within our own identity as men and women. He encourages us to hand them over to Jesus, and allow Him to heal them.
Spiritual Drought w/ Sammy David
Ignite, 1/8/25
Sammy David, a junior and small group leader on the ignite team, invites listeners into the simplicity of a relationship with Christ. She speaks to her own walk through desolation, and the lessons she has learned along the way on her journey.
Embracing Grace w/ Caroline Nowatkowski
Ablaze, 1/7/25Caroline Nowatkowski , a senior at the Catholic Center, discusses what it means to have vulnerability in the light of Christ.
Evangelization w/ Fr. Kevin Peek
Fr. Kevin Peek, a military chaplain with the Georgia Army National Guard, talks about evangelism, and our calling to it as Christians. He discusses the necessity at it's core, to know Jesus, and to show His heart to others.
Suffering w/ Lexie Hadjin
Seeking Water, 11/12/24
Lexi, a senior at the Catholic Center, talks about what it means to suffer, and what it means to hand our suffering over to the Lord. She encourages listeners to let Him heal our wounds, and let Him set us free.
The Saints w/ Russ Marcum
Ignite, 11/6/24
Russ Marcum, a UGA alumni, discusses the saints and the example they set for us. He encourages us to live out our call to sainthood, and embrace the community we live in.
Silence and Solitude w/ Abbott Augustine
Ablaze, 11/5/24
Abbott Augustine discusses what it means to search for silence in a noisy world. He offers advice to the younger generation based off of His experience as an Abbott.
We're Made for More w/ Brad Pierron
Seeking Water, 10/29/24
Brad Pierron, a director at Damascus, speaks about what are we are called to, and what we are made for. He highlights the intention behind what God made us for, and the love that he offers.
Courage in Suffering w/ Fr. Brian McNavish
Ignite, 10/23/24
Fr. Brian, one of our priests here at the Catholic Center discusses our relationship with suffering, and how to draw courage out of it. He highlights our unique ability to offer suffering up for others, and how in courage, we can turn something broken into something good.
Living Mission in College w/ Kaitlin Byrne
Ablaze, 10/22/24
Kaitlin Byrne, a mental health professional shares her testimony, and experience relying on the Lord for discernment in her life. She encourages listeners to ask God what he wants for them, and to listen with open arms.
The Problem of Evil w/ Rand Newton
Ignite, 10/16/24
Rand Newton, a senior at the Catholic Center, tackles the problem of evil, and attempts to answer why suffering exists. He proposes an alternative question: Rather than why does evil exist, how do we respond to it? Rand asks the audience to answer this question and see what it reveals about our own trust in the Lord.
The Good Shepherd w/ Karen Sheehan
Seeking Water, 10/15/24
Karen Sheehan shares her personal journey from a self-sufficient faith to one of utter dependence on the Good Shepherd, Jesus. She encourages the audience, especially the younger members, to reject the lies about their identity and instead embrace the truth of their belovedness in God's eyes. Karen emphasizes the importance of the Church community in supporting and nurturi
Humility w/ Ben DeLaughter
Ignite, 10/9/24
Ben, one of our focus missionaries here on campus, discusses Humility and how to grow in it as a virtue. He contrasts it with pride, and explores the truth that the more humble we become, the closer we become to Christ.
Patience w/ Alex Garrot
Ignite, 10/2/24
Alex Garrot, CSA Co-President, gives the first talk of four talks in the virtues series for Ignite. After describing what it means to pursue virtue, and why it's important, he breaks down the word patience into what it truly means--to suffer for the sake of another. He encourages us to be patient with other, and with God.
Dependence w/ Rubie Frey
Seeking Water, 10/1/24
Rubie Frey, Co-Ignite Coordinator on the CSA board, gives personal testimony to her journey towards dependence solely on Christ. She encourages us to give our lives up to Him, and let Him lead always.
Childlike Faith w/ Jaella Mac Au
Ignite, 9/25/24
Jaella Mac Au, a senior at the CC, discusses her experience as a pilgrim on the Eucharistic pilgrimage this summer. She describes her encounters with the Lord, and the ways He called her to love Him like a child.
Discernment w/ Fr. Rey Pineda
Ablaze, 9/24/24
Fr. Rey, the director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, talks about discernment, and what it means to follow the will of God. He encourages listeners to open their hearts to Him with trust, and allow the nature of His plan, even in the most mundane, to be revealed.
Closeness in Prayer w/ Mary Margaret Woods
Ignite, 9/18/24
Mary Margaret discusses the different types of prayer, and how we can interweave them into our busy lives. She encourages listeners to pursue Christ, and spend at least 5 minutes a day in true conversation with Him.
Trusting God w/ Alex Garrot
Seeking Water, 9/17/24
Alex Garrot, a senior and CSA Co-President discusses what it means to trust the Lord with everything, in both the highs and the lows. He mentions the emptiness that even the good things in life bring if they aren't rooted in Christ, and encourages listeners to point everything back to Him by abiding in prayer.
Abiding in Community w/ Katie Nay
Ignite, 9/11/24
Katie Nay discusses her time at the Catholic Center, and testimony in her time at college. She mentions the grand impact that finding friendship from Christ centered individuals had in her life, and how love from The Father can be seen so clearly in the eyes of others.
Worthiness w/ Sarah Ward
Ablaze, 9/10/24
Sarah Ward talks about the concept of worthiness addressing a major question--are we worthy of The Father's love? Listen as she shares her own difficult experience with this thought, and the solace given to us by the Sacred Scriptures in the story of the Prodigal Son.
Why We're Catholic w/ Fr. Michael Bremer
Ignite, 9/4/24
Father Michael gives a talk on the heart of God, and his own experience in encounter with it. He walks through much of his own testimony highlighting two questions, who am I, and what am I going to do with my life? In his talk, he outlines how God can answer to both of those things, and how we can experience him in the Eucharist, and blessings of the Church.
Christ as a Lover w/ Sam Brewster
Seeking Water, 9/4/24
Sam Brewster shares his own testimony in encountering the Lord as a lover, and the transformative effect it can have upon your faith. He encourages everyone to encounter the Lord in this way.
Encountering Faith in College w/ Natalie Smiley
Ignite, 8/28/24
Natalie Smiley discusses her faith journey in college, and what it meant to intimately encounter Christ through the Catholic Center at UGA. She encourages listeners to orient their hearts towards Christ, and make time for Him in the day to day through prayer and action. She also reminds the audience that they are always able to receive the love Christ desperately wants to give the
Setting Your Heart Ablaze w/ Victor Alcoreza
Alaze, 8/27/2024
Victor Alcoreza discusses the vision for the Ablaze ministry this year, as well as the meaning of the word. He encourages listeners to let the Lord set their heart on fire, so that they can burn fiercely as missionaries across campus, and lead others closer to Christ.
Sisterhood, Purity Culture, and Stickers w/ Melina, Anne, and Rachel
Catholic Dawgs Podcast
MK Powell, Melina Patterson, Anne Frain, and Rachel Dougal discuss the beauty of femininity and the struggles of comparison and purity culture. They discuss their college studies, hormones, prayer, stories and scripture that have impacted their views of the feminine heart and brought them into more freedom over their college years.
Obedience, Sainthood, and Milk w/ Sam
Catholic Dawgs Podcast
MK Powell and Sam Brewster talk about God's life--through his family, ROTC, Exodus 90, brotherhood, confession, and the saints. In his words, "it was poggers."
Navigating Faith Through College w/ Sarah Ward
Ignite, 4/17/24
Sarah Ward, a junior at the catholic center and Ignite Coordinator, discusses five major lessons on both faith and life that she has learned across he past five years in college. She invites us to look towards the Lord, and recognize that the life change and vulnerability of college is an opportunity to grow closer to him.
Mary the Mother of God w/ Elijah Baker
Ignite, 4/10/24
Elijah Baker, a sophomore and member of Ignite team, discusses Mary's identity as it is shown through biblical typology. He explores her title as the New Eve, the New Ark of the Covenant, and The Queenly Mother, and how that ties into her identity and role as our mother. He encourages devotion and prayer, so that we can discover how beautifully her heart reveals and mirrors he
The Road to Emmaus w/ Jaella Mac Au
Seeking Water, 4/10/24
Jaella Mac Au, a junior and very involved member of our community at our catholic center, discusses the road to Emmaus, and how the Lord's heart and identity is revealed through it. She discusses how he draws close to us in love, and remains in gentleness until we are ready to receive him.
Jesus's Sonship and the Holy Family w/ Flanigen Phillips
Ignite, 4/3/24
Flanigen Phillips, a sophomore and active member of our Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, continues a series on the holy family. She discusses Jesus, his sonship to Mary and Joseph, and the insights we can gather by observing him as a son. Additionally, she explores his relationship with Joseph and Mary, and how they created a beautiful and holy family.
Addiction, Anxiety, and the Journey to Healing w/ Dr. Garry Crete
Ablaze, 4/2/24
Dr. Garry Crete, the founder and practice director of Transfiguration Counseling and Coaching, discusses the field of Internal Family Systems (IFS), and how it applies to our lives. Diving into topics such as addictive behaviors, where they are rooted, and how to cope, Dr. Crete aims to help us combat stress and struggles both interwoven in our subconscious, as well as plaguing us
St. Joseph w/ Katie Nay
Ignite, 3/20/24
Katie Nay, a junior at the catholic center and future CSA president, discusses St. Joseph, and her experience as encountering him as a father and role model. She explores what it meant for him to be the protector of both Jesus and Mary, and encourages us to open up our hearts to him.
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