The Catholic Morning Show - 12/15/2025
Patrick Schmadeke from the Diocese of Davenport joins the show to discuss incarnational evangelization and what it looks like to share the faith through authentic presence and relationship. Dr. Jim Blessman then reflects on a recent mission trip to South Africa and how concrete acts of mercy transform lives.
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Show Notes
Today on the Catholic Morning Show:
Patrick Schmadeke — Director of Evangelization, Diocese of Davenport
Patrick Schmadeke joins the program to discuss the concept of incarnational evangelization—meeting people where they are and witnessing to Christ through lived relationships rather than programs alone. He shares insights from his recent writing and reflects on how this approach can renew parish life and personal discipleship.
Read more:
https://open.substack.com/pub/schmadeke/p/learning-an-incarnational-evangelization?r=e9xng&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Dr. Jim Blessman — President & Founder, Blessman International
Dr. Jim Blessman joins the show to share reflections from his recent mission trip to South Africa. He explains how Blessman International serves vulnerable children and communities through education, healthcare, and faith-filled outreach, and why missionary encounters change both those served and those who serve.
Learn more:
www.blessmaninternational.org
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