Matt Deloatche shares his incredible story of 10 years of pain and suffering that ended in a miraculous spiritual and physical healing.

Listen to Scott Effertz's powerful retelling of the visions, miracles, and healings he encountered during his multiple visits to Medjugorje.

What leads someone to dedicate their entire career to Catholic education? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Miami, breaks down how his vocation was shaped by a deep love for teaching, a spiritual awakening, and a call to lead.🔹 How he discovered his mission through the ACE program and teaching in Memphis🔹 What a “spiritual awakening” in the classroom taught him about faith and education🔹 Why servant leadership in Catholic schools is his lifelong calling🚀 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, education, and evangelization!🎙️ Hosted by: John Barreto🎙️ Guest: Jim Rigg🎬 Produced by: Noah McLellan🎬 Edited by: Aiden Poff#CatholicEducation #SchoolLeadership #CatholicSchools #FaithBasedLearning #CatholicPodcast #EducationLeadership #VocationInTeaching

What does school choice mean for Catholic education? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Chris Pastura, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, breaks down how school choice policies are impacting Catholic schools—opening new doors for families, expanding access, and strengthening the mission of faith-based education.🔹 What school choice looks like in practice🔹 How it’s helping Catholic schools grow and serve more families🔹 Why this moment matters for the future of Catholic education🚀 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, education, and evangelization!🎙️ Hosted by: John Barreto🎙️ Guest: Chris Pastura🎬 Produced by: Noah McLellan🎬 Edited by: Aiden Poff#CatholicEducation #SchoolChoice #CatholicSchools #EducationPolicy #FaithBasedLearning #CatholicPodcast #SchoolLeadership

What does Catholic education look like through the eyes of someone who talks to teachers every day—but doesn’t teach? In this episode of Nets in the Water, John Carlin, a key voice at Studio 3:16, shares what he’s learned from working with thousands of Catholic educators, the unique challenges they face, and why listening might be the most underrated tool in Catholic evangelization today.

🔹 What Catholic teachers are really asking for

🔹 An “outsider’s” perspective from someone inside many school conversations

🔹 How Studio 3:16 supports schools in making faith fun and meaningful

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🎙️ Hosted by: John Barreto

🎙️ Guest: John Carlin

🎬 Produced by: Jesslyn Manni

🎬 Edited by: Aiden Poff

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What’s really happening in Catholic schools across America? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Dr. Steven Cheeseman, president of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), shares what he’s learned from visiting schools nationwide and meeting over 35,000 Catholic students and educators face-to-face.

🔹 Common themes and challenges across Catholic schools
🔹 What gives Dr. Cheeseman hope for the future of Catholic education
🔹 Why face-to-face connection still matters most

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🎙️ Hosted by: John Barreto
🎙️ Guest: Dr. Steven Cheeseman
🎬 Edited by: Aiden Poff

#CatholicEducation #NCEA #CatholicSchools #CatholicPodcast #FaithFormation #EducationLeadership #CatholicStudents

What does Catholic education look like when most of your students aren’t Catholic? In this episode of Nets in the Water, John Levi, principal of St. Peter Claver Catholic School in Tampa and a Catholic rap artist, shares what it’s like to lead a school in an underserved community where the Catholic identity is more lived than labeled. We dive into the power of authentic witness, cultural relevance, and creative ministry in Catholic education today.

🔹 How to lead a Catholic school with a mostly non-Catholic student body
🔹 The role of music and culture in evangelization
🔹 Bringing the Gospel to underserved communities through education

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🎙️ Hosted by: John Barreto
🎙️ Guest: John Levi
🎬 Edited by: Aiden Poff

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Building Hallow & Evangelizing in the Digital Age | Alessandro DiSanto | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️Can an app help people grow closer to God? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Alessandro DiSanto, co-founder of the Hallow prayer app, shares the story behind one of the world’s most popular Catholic apps. We dive into how faith, innovation, and entrepreneurship came together to create a tool for prayer, and what it means to evangelize in the modern world.🔹 The founding story of Hallow and its rapid growth🔹 How technology can be used for Catholic evangelization🔹 What today's Catholic entrepreneurs can learn about building mission-driven tools🚀 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, education, and evangelization!🎙️ Hosted by: John Barreto🎙️ Guest: Alessandro DiSanto🎬 Edited by: Aiden Poff#CatholicApp #Hallow #CatholicEntrepreneur #Evangelization #FaithAndTechnology #CatholicPodcast #DigitalEvangelization