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Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Michael Schmitz

Booking Overview

This interview podcast focuses on Christian service and features external guests such as entrepreneurs, executives, nonprofit founders, legal advocates, and community leaders who connect professional achievement with faith-driven missions. Agencies could credibly pitch accomplished Catholic or Christian leaders with compelling service stories, nonprofit or ministry founders, social-impact executives, and experts in religious liberty or charitable work; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 21

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.4M subscribers

Instagram: 687.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mediateam@ascensionpress.com

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Host

Michael Schmitz - Catholic priest, author, speaker, and podcast host known for communicating Catholic teaching and practical faith.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Accomplished entrepreneurs, corporate executives, nonprofit and ministry founders, legal advocates, community leaders, or professionals whose work demonstrates substantial service to others and a clear Christian or faith-informed mission.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or leading a nonprofit, ministry, or social-impact organization, Executive leadership in business or industry, Landmark legal victories or major public advocacy work, Developing innovative solutions to serious social or medical needs, Building an established career around service and community impact

Recent Guest Discussions

Mark Rienzi - Defending Religious Liberty, Landmark Legal Victories, Courage, And Living According To One’s Faith.

John Hale - Hospitality, Pilgrimage, Generosity, Magnanimity, And Creating Spaces Where People Encounter Faith And Community.

John F. Crowley - Biotech Innovation, Responding To Crisis, Perseverance, Faith, And Using Professional Gifts To Serve Others.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Catholicism, Nonprofit Leadership, Religious Liberty

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Called to Rise from the Rubble w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Tracy Kijewski-Correa

October 09, 2026

When disaster strikes, where do we find hope—and how does God call us to respond?In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with civil engineer Tracy Kijewski-Correa, Director of the Pulte Institute for Global Development at the University of Notre Dame. Tracy shares her journey from building some of the world's tallest skyscrapers to studying structural disasters and helping vulnerable communities rebuild after catastrophic events. From the streets of Haiti to disaster zones acros...

Called to Lift the Next Generation w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and JoAnn Chávez

July 31, 2026

What does it mean to reach the top of the corporate ladder—and then realize God has an even bigger mission for you? In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with JoAnn Chávez: former C-Suite executive, founder of the Michigan Hispanic Collaborative, sixth-generation Mexican-American, and proud Notre Dame law graduate. Raised in southwest Detroit, JoAnn shares her powerful story of growing up in the shadow of St. Anne’s Basilica, overcoming family addiction and loss, and choosing...

Called to Defend Religious Liberty (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Mark Rienzi)

June 16, 2026

In this episode of Called, Father Mike Schmitz sits down with Mark Rienzi, the President and CEO of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. Mark has led an extraordinary, unbroken string of landmark victories at the US Supreme Court—defending everyone from the Little Sisters of the Poor and Hobby Lobby to everyday parents and ministries. But his journey didn't start with massive victories. It started with a 13-year string of losses. Join Father Mike and Mark as they dive deep into what it tru...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)?

Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is hosted by Michael Schmitz. Its publicly listed email is mediateam@ascensionpress.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)?

The publicly listed email for Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): mediateam@ascensionpress.com.

How many listeners does Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) have?

Podseeker estimates Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)?

Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Accomplished entrepreneurs, corporate executives, nonprofit and ministry founders, legal advocates, community leaders, or professionals whose work demonstrates substantial service to others and a clear Christian or faith-informed mission. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading a nonprofit, ministry, or social-impact organization; Executive leadership in business or industry; Landmark legal victories or major public advocacy work. Recent guests include Mark Rienzi, John Hale, and John F. Crowley.

How hard is it to get booked on Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Catholicism, Nonprofit Leadership, and Religious Liberty. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mediateam@ascensionpress.com

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