People: “Why don’t you wait [to get engaged] so you can figure out some things in life?”

Joe McCabe: “Why wouldn’t you just want to figure those things out with someone you love?”

Some Questions I Ask:

[3:10] How did growing up in the Catholic education play a role in your life?

[4:25] When did your faith shift from being a “required” part of your life to a “desired” part of your life that you insisted on pursuing?

[5:25] Do you have any favorite memories of your faith that stick out in your journey?

[7:28] What are some of your favorite lessons from working with retreats?

[8:45] What were the biggest shifts in retreat work in your experience from high school to college?

[10:10] Have you been able to utilize your retreat work outside of college?

[11:40] What are some things you do to keep in touch with your faith now?

[12:53] What are some of the biggest struggles you went through or are still going through transitioning into the real world?

[14:00] Why go to school on the East Coast all the way from San Diego, California?

[16:50] Do you see yourself moving out to the East Coast permanently?

[17:37] Who are some of your role models?

[22:12] What’s one of the most valuable things you’ve learned from Father Joe Mostardi?

[23:15] Who are the Knights of Columbus?

[25:45] What do you do for you? What does Joe do for Joe?

[27:25] When did you first start surfing?

[30:15] Have you had a special moment while in the water where you knew that that was your place?

[31:44] What are some book recommendations you have?

[33:21] Joe asks me, how my service was, particularly the quick transitions from graduating, starting service, to working in the real world?

[37:35] What are some things you are looking forward to?

[38:12] Tell us about your engagement.

[39:30] When did you know that this was where you wanted to be and who you wanted to be with?

[40:30] What advice would you give to those struggling with relationships?

Some Things You'll Learn:

[4:35] Faith always being a part of Joe’s life

[5:45] Joe’s experience with retreats and how they shaped him

[7:35] Every person is deserving of your time

[9:35] The beauty of being a participant as opposed to a leader

[10:20] The difficulties in maintaining your faith life as your grow older

[11:45] Faith is a work in progress

[13:00] The power of accessibility or lack thereof

[15:39] Joe’s favorite season

[17:56] Parents, Priests, and Peers

[18:40] Joe’s friendship with Father Joe Mostardi

[19:07] The mysterious power of addressing others by name

[22:00] The Founder of the Augustinian Volunteers

[23:20] The endless benefits and blessings of expressing and experiencing your faith with others

[26:06] Joe’s healthy relationship with nature and the outdoors

[30:23] True appreciation for the beauty of this world

[31:22] Joe’s “Moana moment”

[32:10] John Grisham

[34:25] The importance of reflection

[35:10] Everyone should try their hand at teaching

[37:40] AN ENGAGEMENT?!

[39:50] Best friend or partner for life? Why not both?

[42:40] The warmth from a handwritten letter

Meet Joseph McCabe

Episode 014: Faith, Friends, and Fun with Joseph McCabe

People: “Why don’t you wait [to get engaged] so you can figure out some things in life?”

Joe McCabe: “Why wouldn’t you just want to figure those things out with someone you love?”

Some Questions I Ask:

Some Things You'll Learn:

Meet Joseph McCabe