FINDING GOD ON PARK STREET
Dive into the heart of the Catholic experience at Yale University with host Grace Klise, Director of Alumni Engagement at Saint Thomas More. In each episode, Grace and her student co-hosts engage in conversations with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. Together, they discuss the nuances of living out the Catholic faith in today's world, culminating in the question, "Where have you found God?" This podcast offers a space to explore the intersection of spirituality, community, and education, providing listeners with personal insights and meaningful perspectives. Subscribe now to join the journey of discovery and connection.
Episodes
21 episodes
Jeth Fogg '27: Christ All The Way
Jeth Fogg, a sophomore at Yale, shares his journey to the Catholic Church, sparked by engaging with the Church’s intellectual tradition alongside friends. From the thought-provoking texts of Aristotle and Augustine to the supportive community a...
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Episode 6
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Teresa Berger Ph.D.: Worshiping God with All of Creation
Imagine viewing yourself as part of a worshiping community that includes trees and animals, not just the people in the church pews with you. Join us on Finding God on Park Street as we sit down with Teresa Berger, a distinguished profe...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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David Rivera '21 M.A.R.: Faith in Action at Work and at Home
Assistant Chaplain David Rivera shares his faith journey, from growing up immersed in Mexican-American Catholic culture in California, to experiencing the strength of community life during college, and ultimately to New Haven, a city he’s...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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Kacie Barrett M.A.R. '25: Theological Inquiry With a Mystic’s Heart
Join us as Kacie Barrett, a passionate graduate student at Yale Divinity School, shares her remarkable journey from a childhood on the ice in Montana to the study of theology here at Yale. Although she may not have seen it coming for herself, K...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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Kay Perdue Meadows: Noticing God’s Golden Thread in her Life
Growing up in a secular household to becoming a dedicated Catholic catechist is a journey sure to be full of unexpected twists and turns. Join us as alum, Kay Perdue Meadows, takes us through her remarkable journey of falling in lov...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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Joe Connolly: The Vocational Call to Serve
Have you ever wondered how to keep a place like Saint Thomas More up and running? Join us as we sit down with Joe Connolly, the Executive Director of Saint Thomas More Chapel & Center at Yale University, who shares more about his day-to-day...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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49:29
Professor Paul Kennedy: Service and the STM Medal
We are honored to welcome Professor Paul Kennedy, the esteemed 2024 recipient of the Saint Thomas More Medal, as our guest on this special bonus episode before the premiere of Season 3 of Finding God on Park Street. Sharing stories fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Liam Callanan ’90: Unraveling God’s Literary Calling
Dive into the life story of author and professor Liam Callanan, a Yale College alumnus from the Class of 1990. As we sit down with Liam, listeners will traverse Yale's hallowed halls (and some of the lesser-known spots on campus!), where his da...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:26
Ines-Cyd Oyono ’19: Faith in Diplomacy
When resilience meets unwavering faith, life's unexpected twists and turns can bring occasions of remarkable grace. Our guest, the First Secretary at the Embassy of Cameroon in Washington, D.C., Ines-Cyd Oyono, unveils the path that led her to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:44
Muriel Wang ’20: Navigating NYC with a Compass of Faith
Have you ever started over in a new place and experienced feelings of isolation or uncertainty? How did you move forward? Muriel Wang, a Yale College graduate from the Class of 2020, shares her compelling story of relying on her Catholic faith ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Bonus Episode: Meet the Hosts
Join our hosts, Assistant Chaplain Grace Klise, Mary Margaret Schroeder '24, and Zach Moynihan '25, as they share more about their own lives, relationships with one another, and faith journeys on this special bonus episode. Although you've hear...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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Dr. Kristopher Kahle ’07 M.D. Ph.D.: In the Heart of Suffering
Dr. Kristopher Kahle, a neurosurgeon and neurodevelopmental researcher with a background that's as rich in faith as it is in academia, joins us to share a remarkable narrative that bridges faith and science. Raised on a Wisconsin farm in a Luth...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Sister Mary Ellen Burns '89 J.D.: Welcoming the Stranger
In this episode, Sr. Mary Ellen Burns, ASCJ, takes host, Grace Klise, and student co-host, Mary Margaret Schroeder '24, on her journey through the sacred and legal. An alumna of Yale Law School (YLS) and a sister of the Apostles of the Sacred H...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:29
Father Pat Reidy: Answering A Call Within A Call
Here, at Saint Thomas More, we love our priests. And when one of those priests is carrying a backpack and going to classes and pulling all-nighters to finish a paper, we love them even more! Fr. Pat Reidy, a priest from th...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:53
Katie Painter: Scholarship Anchored in Faith
Have you ever considered how a love for language, literature, and music could be a gateway to spiritual growth? Join host, Grace Klise, and student co-host, Mary Margaret Schroeder ’24, as they talk with Katie Painter, a bright scholar from Yal...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:50
Dr. Maureen Long: Between Faith and Faultlines
Join us as we talk about creation with our guest, Dr. Maureen Long, a trailblazer in the field of observational seismology who calls Yale and Saint Thomas More home. From Peru to the Pacific Northwest to the Appalachian Mountains, Dr. Long's wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:35
Jack Barsody: A Life of Ora et Labora
At STM, we have the privilege of witnessing students integrate their individual passions, professional pursuits, and enduring faith. By following his heart and trusting in God, today’s guest has masterfully woven together his interests in healt...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:09
Beyond Borders: A Tale of Gospel Living and Refugees
When we see images of displaced refugees around the world, we rarely think about the processes and people involved in the successful resettlement of those refugees. The hurdles of enrolling children in school, securing housing and jobs, getting...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:53
April Pruitt: Standing Where Faith and Science Meet
What happens when a bubbly and brilliant scientist lets her faith and passion for justice animate her life? Join host, Grace Klise, and student co-host, Mary Margaret Schroeder ’24, as they chat with the incredible April Pruitt, a Ph.D. student...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:56
Nevin George: Seeing God in All Things
In today’s episode, we're sitting down with Nevin George, a recent Yale College graduate, Class of 2023, who's now serving in a maximum-security prison in Northern California with Jesuit Volunteer Corps, or JVC. His journey there is marked by f...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:09
From College Student to Priest: Father Ryan's Journey
Step into the world of our Chaplain, Fr. Ryan Lerner, as he candidly shares stories and insights from his life that have led him to where he is today: back on a college campus ministering to students. Taking us back to his childhood...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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