Hilltop Chats

Georgetown University Office of Campus Ministry
Hilltop Chats

Here at Georgetown University's Office of Campus Ministry, our job is to help our community lead lives of deep meaning, belonging, and purpose. Hilltop Chats serve as an aid in your personal journey, no matter where you are. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email the interviewer at jordan.blackwell@georgetown.edu!

Episodes

  1. Ep. 2 - Soda, Babies and AMDG (Bryant Oskvig and Gregory Schenden)

    10/09/2016

    Ep. 2 - Soda, Babies and AMDG (Bryant Oskvig and Gregory Schenden)

    Listen to the biggest bromance in Campus Ministry! -Rev. O’s upbringing “everywhere” and how he came to be the Protestant chaplain at Georgetown [0:42] -An outline of Fr. Greg’s life before becoming the Catholic chaplain [1:52] -Comparing the ordination processes of both faiths [2:49] -The first time Rev. O ever had orange soda - or perhaps better known as “circus water” [4:50] -Trekking over five hours to Mass, sleeping on gym floors under the stars and lost luggage in Krakow, Poland [9:38] -The way to Rev. O’s heart is through his kids (and of course, ice cream)[13:01] -Halloween: trick-or-treaters, candy...and pregnancy tests? [14:30] -How Fr. Greg ended up being one of the first people to hold Rev. O’s newborn [17:50] -Working at Campus Ministry, where coworkers become family and authentic community is formed [20:03] -For Fr. Greg, the ideal path of a Georgetown student includes discovering who they are uniquely meant to be and sharing their gifts with the world in their own way [26:31] -For Rev. O, one of the worst things a student can do is miss out on all of the incredible opportunities that four years on the Hilltop can provide [28:13] -For the greater glory of God and the betterment of humankind: two lofty goals that Georgetown can help you achieve [29:56] -What is God’s glory? It’s living your life fully - that’s all [32:03] -Georgetown isn’t just for sitting in a classroom and absorbing content. For that, go to Wikipedia [33:36] -If they could return to their undergraduate selves, what would they tell themselves? [36:10] -Rev. O’s experience dropping out of school to start a rock band (are you good at searching on the Internet? There could be $250 in it for you)[41:01] -Confusing the social aspect with why you’re supposed to be at a university [43:01] -“There are no mistakes as long as you learn something” [48:44] -If they could give one piece of advice to a Georgetown student, regardless of their religious affiliation, what would it be? [51:23]

    57 min

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Here at Georgetown University's Office of Campus Ministry, our job is to help our community lead lives of deep meaning, belonging, and purpose. Hilltop Chats serve as an aid in your personal journey, no matter where you are. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email the interviewer at jordan.blackwell@georgetown.edu!

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