The Faith Behind the Fame: Fr. Mike Schmitz on Prayer, and Humility

What keeps young people rooted in the Catholic faith today? In this powerful episode of A Reason for Hope, Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Mario Costabile to share his journey from a teenage encounter with God in confession to discovering his priestly vocation and serving as chaplain at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Fr. Mike opens up about his daily prayer life, the importance of choosing local mission, and what actually helps students grow in faith. He breaks down the biggest spiritual questions college students ask today, including the modern shift from “Is God real?” to the deeper ache of “Is God good?” We also explore how to accompany loved ones who have left the Church, why confession changes lives, and the mission behind Bulldog Catholic’s thriving campus ministry, which is forming disciples, expanding sacramental life, and building a new spiritual home for the next generation. If you’ve ever wrestled with discernment, wondered how to pray with honesty, or felt heartbreak watching someone you love drift from the faith, this conversation will leave you encouraged to trust God’s goodness and keep going. Support Our Sponsors Ave Maria Mutual Funds - https://bit.ly/3UaE1t2 Mother of Divine Grace School - https://bit.ly/3CFdNIG Support Our Mission Donate Here - https://arrayofhope.org/donate Book an Event - https://arrayofhope.org/events/ 🙏 Support Bulldog Catholic https://bulldogcatholic.org/donate/ Follow Us On Social Media Facebook:   / r4hpodcast   Instagram:   / r4hpodcast   YouTube:    / @r4hpodcast   Follow Fr. Mike Instagram (personal):   / fathermikeschmitz   Instagram (ministry):   / bulldogcatholic   Facebook:   / father-mike-schmitz-100091082350167   Website: https://bulldogcatholic.org Tour Info: https://ascensionpress.com/frmiketour ⏰Timecode⏰ 00:00 Introduction 02:38 Start of Interview 03:37 Father Mike's Journey to Priesthood 09:56 Reflections on Public Life and Ministry 15:18 Staying Grounded in Faith Despite Fame 19:48 AMMF LINK 20:56 MODG Link 21:32 Donate Link 21:43 How Fr. Mike Prays 26:12 Showing Charity in a Divided World 29:00 Evolving Youth Ministry: 20 Years of Change 34:41 Understanding the Bible: Wrestling with Difficult Passages 40:24 The Most Common Question Father Mike Gets 45:00 The New Youth Center Project 50:55 END INTERVIEW