Inspiring Hope with Catholic Charities of Omaha

Welcome to 'Inspiring Hope,' the podcast of Catholic Charities of Omaha, where we share stories of grace, resilience, and the profound impact of our mission. This podcast is about telling the real stories of those we serve, our staff, volunteers and donors who make this workpossible. You'll hear from people whose lives have been transformed—not just by the services we provide, but by the mercy and love they've encountered through this ministry.'Inspiring Hope' is more than just a podcast—it's an invitation to witness the incredible ways God is working through others because together, we are the hands and feet of Jesus Christ.

Inspiring Hope with Catholic Charities of Omaha is a religion podcast hosted by Catholic Charities of Omaha, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Catholic Charities of Omaha hosts Inspiring Hope with Catholic Charities of Omaha, a religion show with 10 episodes published.

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  Inspiring Hope with Catholic Charities of Omaha

  The Heart of Service: A Conversation with Fr. Ryan Lewis

  May 26, 202624 minS0

  <p>As Volunteer Appreciation Month comes to a close, we take time to reflect on the meaningful impact of serving others and the role each of us can play in bringing hope to our community. In this episode, host Dave Vankat sits down with Fr. Ryan Lewis—pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish and Catholic Charities board member—to explore the deeper meaning of volunteerism. Fr. Ryan shares a personal story of how Catholic Charities shaped his own family through adoption, along with insights from more than 27 years of priesthood and service. Together, they discuss the many ways people are call...

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  Episode #8

  The Story of 100 Years of Service: A Conversation with Terri Jewell

  Feb 24, 202623 minS1

  As Catholic Charities of Omaha celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, we sit down with someone who has witnessed nearly half of that history firsthand.   In this special episode of Inspiring Hope, host Dave Vankat talks with Terri Jewell, Director of Administrative Services, who is celebrating 47 years of service to Catholic Charities. T   erri shares powerful stories of adoption journeys, addiction recovery, volunteer devotion, and the quiet impact of simply answering the phone with compassion.   You'll hear: • How Catholic Charities has evolved over 100 years • Full-circle adoption stories that still unfold today • The volunteers and leaders who shaped the mission • What gives hope for th...

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  Episode #7

  The Gift of Adoption: A Story of Faith, Family, and Connection

  Nov 10, 202527 minS1

  <p>November is National Adoption Month,  a time to honor the incredible stories of love, connection, and hope that adoption makes possible.</p> <p>Did you know Catholic Charities of Omaha got its start more than 100 years ago by helping operate the St. James Orphanage alongside the Sisters of Mercy? Thousands of children found loving homes through their care. Today, that legacy continues through Catholic Charities' Post Adoption Services, which preserve adoption records dating back to 1873.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll hear from Wendy Spetman, who leads Post Adoption Services at Catholic Charities, and Mary Pruss, who was adopted th...

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  Episode #7

  Lifting the Silence: From Domestic Violence Survivor to Advocate

  Oct 15, 202529 minS1

  In this powerful episode of The Inspiring Hope Podcast, we shine a light on an issue that impacts far too many families in Douglas County — domestic violence. Each day, an average of 51 domestic violence–related 911 calls are made in our community. Catholic Charities operates Douglas County's only emergency domestic violence shelter, providing 4,725 nights of safety in 2024 alone to survivors and their children. Host Dave Vankat is joined by Payton, Catholic Charities Director of Domestic Violence Services. Payton courageously shares her story of abuse in her family and how this journey inspired her to dedicate her life to supporting other survivors as t...

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  Episode #5

  From Bread to Bridges - Creating Connections Through Faith and Food

  Sep 30, 202528 minS1

  <p>Food is more than nourishment—it's a basic right, a cultural expression, and a spiritual connector. Yet here in Nebraska, more than 300,000 people, including 92,000 children, experience food insecurity each year. In this episode, we sit down with Catholic Charities Executive Director Denise Bartels and Tri-Faith Initiative Operations Manager Abdul Mackie to explore how their partnership with the Team Up Project brought together diverse communities of faith to address hunger in meaningful, collaborative ways. Denise and Abdul recap the Bread to Bridges event and describe the long-term impact their partnership can have in addressing food insecurity in Omaha. This conversation is a...

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