Called to Use God’s Gifts of Innovation Faithfully w/ John F. Crowley & Fr. Mike Schmitz

Called to Use God’s Gifts of Innovation Faithfully w/ John F. Crowley & Fr. Mike Schmitz

From Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) by Ascension

April 3, 2026 · 58 min

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Fr. Mike Schmitz and John F. Crowley discuss the challenges of suffering and the importance of using one's gifts in service to others.

What do you do when suffering hits your family—and there’s no cure? In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with John Crowley, a father whose life changed overnight when two of his children were diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease. Faced with the impossible, John didn’t walk away—he stepped in. From grief and fear to faith and determination, this powerful conversation explores what it means to trust God in crisis, to “see a need and fill it,” and to use your gifts in service of others. John’s journey into the world of biotech innovation is a witness to courage, perseverance, and the call to love in action. You can learn more about the Called podcast at: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/called . To learn more The Catholic Initiative, please visit https://thecatholicinitiative.org/ . To receive updates on the podcast text CALLED to 33777. If you have a question or a story of someone living out their calling to serve others, email info@thecatholicinitiative.org .

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Host: Fr. Mike Schmitz

Guest: John F. Crowley

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