Welcome to Catholic Education Matters the podcast that celebrates the beauty of Catholic education, highlighting excellence in academics, athletics, and the transformative power of faith. Join us as we share the stories of those making a lasting impact on Catholic education.
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Welcome to Catholic Education Matters the podcast that celebrates the beauty of Catholic education, highlighting excellence in academics, athletics, and the transformative power of faith. Join us as we share the stories of those making a lasting impact on Catholic education.
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July 22, 2026
Raising Saints in Today's World: Dylan Drego on Prayer, Parenting, and the Catholic Faith
<p>This episode of Catholic Education Matters features an inspiring conversation with Dylan Drego, a Catholic educator, speaker, and creator of the Latin Prayer Podcast, as he shares his incredible journey of faith—from growing up in Dubai to discovering a deeper relationship with Christ through Catholic education, mentorship, and the rich traditions of the Church. Dylan reflects on the life-changing impact of prayer, the Rosary, the Latin Mass, and the Eucharist, while offering practical advice on raising children in the faith, overcoming vice through grace and sacrifice, and pursuing holiness in everyday life. Together, Dylan and host Troy Van Vliet discuss what it truly means to become a saint in the modern world, emphasizing that authentic Catholic living begins with prayer, intentional family life, and a wholehearted commitment to Christ.</p><p>If you are interested in our school, make sure to check out our website:<br>🌐<a href="https://www.sjp2academy.com/"> https://www.sjp2academy.com/<br> <br></a>Follow us on social media:<br> 📸 Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sjp2academy/?igshid=YmJhNjkzNzY%3D"> https://www.instagram.com/sjp2academy/<br> </a>📘 Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sjp2academy"> https://www.facebook.com/sjp2academy<br> </a>🐦 X (formerly Twitter):<a href="https://x.com/SJPIIAcademy"> https://x.com/SJPIIAcademy<br> <br> </a></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro </li> <li>(02:43) - Dylan’s Journey: India, Dubai, Canada & Finding His Catholic Identity </li> <li>(07:32) - Success, Wealth & Discovering What Really Matters </li> <li>(11:08) - The Purpose of Life: Becoming the Best Version of Yourself </li> <li>(15:55) - “What Would the Saint Version of Me Do?” </li> <li>(18:23) - Why Dylan Started the Latin Prayer Podcast </li> <li>(28:05) - How the Latin Mass Changed His Family’s Faith </li> <li>(33:43) - Teaching Children to Pray the Mass with Intention </li> <li>(41:05) - Can You Experience This at Any Catholic Mass? </li> <li>(45:52) - Overcoming Anger, Addiction & Vice Through Sacrifice </li> <li>(49:23) - Praying with the Saints & the Holy Souls </li> <li>(55:07) - The Rosary, Catholic Education & Rebuilding the Family </li> <li>(01:06:47) - Technology, AI & Forming Young Catholics in the Digital Age </li> <li>(01:26:42) - Final Advice for Parents Raising Children in the Faith </li> <li>(01:30:00) - Outro</li> </ul>
June 28, 2026
From Adversity to Impact: Jimmy Crescenzo on Mentoring the Next Generation
<p>In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet sits down with veteran educator, actor, and filmmaker Jimmy Crescenzo, founder of the East End Boys Club, to explore how faith, mentorship, and authentic relationships can transform the lives of young people. Drawing from his own experience growing up without a father, Jimmy shares how adversity shaped his mission to help at-risk youth build confidence, resilience, and purpose through theatre, filmmaking, and life-skills mentoring. Together, they discuss the importance of strong families, the role of community in supporting the next generation, the unique strengths of Catholic education, and why placing God at the center of education and life provides young people with the foundation they need to flourish. This inspiring conversation is a powerful reminder that one committed mentor—and one caring community—can change the course of a life.</p><p><br>If you are interested in our school, make sure to check out our website:<br>🌐<a href="https://www.sjp2academy.com/"> https://www.sjp2academy.com/<br> <br></a>Follow us on social media:<br> 📸 Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sjp2academy/?igshid=YmJhNjkzNzY%3D"> https://www.instagram.com/sjp2academy/<br> </a>📘 Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sjp2academy"> https://www.facebook.com/sjp2academy<br> </a>🐦 X (formerly Twitter):<a href="https://x.com/SJPIIAcademy"> https://x.com/SJPIIAcademy<br> <br> </a></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro </li> <li>(02:35) - Growing Up in an Italian Family & Losing His Father at Eight </li> <li>(07:21) - Why Family Dinners and Adversity Shaped His Life </li> <li>(09:12) - Turning Adversity Into Strength Instead of Victimhood </li> <li>(13:45) - From Acting and Teaching to Founding the East End Boys Club </li> <li>(17:20) - Reaching the Young Men Everyone Else Overlooked </li> <li>(20:20) - Expanding the Mission: Boys Clubs, Girls Programs & Lasting Mentorship </li> <li>(26:00) - Mentors, Life Skills & Why the Program Is Free for Every Student </li> <li>(30:15) - The Challenges Facing Education Today & the Importance of Faith </li> <li>(34:17) - Why Catholic Education Continues to Produce Strong Leaders </li> <li>(37:09) - Can Faith Be Integrated Into Mentorship Programs? </li> <li>(41:03) - Bureaucracy, Community Support & Serving Youth Outside the System </li> <li>(47:01) - Why Independent and Catholic Schools Are Thriving </li> <li>(50:45) - Ensuring Every Child Has Access to a Faith-Filled Education </li> <li>(54:02) - Incredible Success Stories from the East End Boys Club </li> <li>(58:20) - Why Relationships Matter More Than Résumés </li> <li>(01:01:45) - Preparing Young People for Careers, Leadership & Life </li> <li>(01:04:59) - The Simple Skills That Make Young People Stand Out </li> <li>(01:08:05) - Building Lasting Connections Through Respect and Gratitude </li> <li>(01:12:30) - Final Reflections: Faith, Mentorship & Changing Lives </li> </ul>
June 9, 2026
Finding God in the Wilderness: The Incredible Story of John Banovich
<p>In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet chats with renowned wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and St. John Paul II Academy parent John Banovich to explore an extraordinary journey of faith, suffering, resilience, and purpose. John shares the life-changing story of surviving a devastating head-on collision with an impaired driver that left him clinically dead, severely injured, and facing years of recovery and more than 140 surgeries. He reflects on how the experience deepened his faith, inspired his work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and led him to speak to over 100,000 students across Canada. The conversation also touches on John's experiences during the Croatian War, the lessons he learned about mercy and forgiveness, and how encounters with God's presence in the wilderness shaped his award-winning career in wildlife photography and filmmaking. Through powerful stories of survival, service, and spiritual renewal, John reveals how suffering can become a path to purpose and how the beauty of creation can draw us closer to God.</p><p><br>If you are interested in our school, make sure to check out our website:<br>🌐<a href="https://www.sjp2academy.com/"> https://www.sjp2academy.com/<br> <br></a>Follow us on social media:<br> 📸 Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sjp2academy/?igshid=YmJhNjkzNzY%3D"> https://www.instagram.com/sjp2academy/<br> </a>📘 Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sjp2academy"> https://www.facebook.com/sjp2academy<br> </a>🐦 X (formerly Twitter):<a href="https://x.com/SJPIIAcademy"> https://x.com/SJPIIAcademy<br> <br> </a></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro </li> <li>(03:56) - Surviving a Deadly Head-On Collision and Miraculous Recovery </li> <li>(10:33) - From “Why Me?” to Trusting God’s Plan </li> <li>(17:35) - Serving in the Croatian War and Rediscovering Faith </li> <li>(21:33) - The Bishop’s Powerful Lesson on Mercy in War </li> <li>(24:42) - Transitioning from Trauma to Photography and Filmmaking </li> <li>(29:09) - Encountering the Holy Spirit in Canada’s Wilderness </li> <li>(34:08) - Creating Award-Winning Wildlife Art and the New Photography Book </li> <li>(37:31) - Exclusive Wildlife Prints and Limited Edition Art Collection </li> <li>(42:24) - Why I Never Photoshop My Wildlife Photography </li> <li>(43:45) - Finding God Through Nature and Catholic Education </li> <li>(45:02) - Wildlife Photography Adventures: Bears, Helicopters, and Remote Wilderness </li> <li>(49:12) - Life on the Road: Chasing Wildlife Across British Columbia </li> <li>(52:20) - Upcoming Art Show, Books, and Final Reflections </li> <li>(53:25) - Outro</li> </ul>
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