The School of His Presence | Joe Wurtz, PhD & Matt Muller, PhD
New Manna
"To conclude, we gladly acknowledge that it has been a cause of no small joy to us that during these last years a renewal of love and devotion towards the Sacrament of the Eucharist has, as it seems, begun to show itself in the hearts of the faithful" -Mirae Caritatis, 19 Today, your co-hosts Lee McMahon and Emily Lopez are joined by a couple of Benedictine College's best! Together they discuss their time as FOCUS missionaries, the power of holy friendships, and the beautiful messiness of family life. About Our Guests Matt Muller, PhD | Dr. Matt Muller is an assistant professor of theology and associate director for programs for the Gregorian Institute at Benedictine College. He teaches courses in the theology as well as evangelization and catechesis programs. His research interest is in the thought and legacy of Saint John Henry Newman. He has served on the board of directors for the Saint John Henry Newman Association of America and the editorial board for Newman Studies Journal. Through his work with the Gregorian Institute, Dr. Muller directs the annual, Symposium on the Transformation of Culture. He completed his PhD in historical theology from Saint Louis University in May 2017. He has a Masters in Catholic Studies from the University of St Thomas, in Minnesota. After graduating from Benedictine in 2006, he served for three years as a missionary with FOCUS at the University of Illinois. Joe Wurtz, PhD | Dr. Wurtz received his BA in philosophy from Benedictine College, his Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas and his doctorate in Higher Education Administration at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He worked as a Resident Director at Benedictine and as Director of Student Activities. He served as the Dean of Students at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia, before returning to Benedictine. Wurtz served as a FOCUS missionary at Benedictine College from 1999-2000 and at the University of Denver from 2000-2001. He has served on the Board of Directors for FOCUS. He and his wife, Megan, live in Atchison, Kansas, with their six children. References Mentioned During Episode * Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) Additional Resources * Want to read this week's episode transcription? You can do so here. * Want to know more about the Eucharistic Revival in ArchKCK? * Access our free New Manna promotional materials * Want to know more about the National Eucharistic Revival? The New Manna Podcast is produced by the Office of Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Podcast intro voiceover provided by Ethan Irons.