34 min

Teaching Faith Through Adventure with Greg Morrissey The Catholic School Leaders Podcast

    • Self-Improvement

In this episode, John Mihalyo interviews Greg Morrissey, founder of the Mountain Goat Movement and a dedicated educator who intertwines his Catholic faith with outdoor adventures. 
Morrissey, who has spearheaded numerous expeditions for students in environments ranging from urban landscapes to international treks, emphasizes the role of adventures in character building and faith development. 
He reflects on how his own experiences in nature solidified his connection to God and inspired him to integrate outdoor experiences into Catholic education. 
He discusses the significance of these adventures for students, highlighting the transformative impact on their confidence, empathy, and spiritual growth. 
Morrissey's innovative approach not only enriches students' educational journeys but also aims to cultivate the next generation of empathetic community leaders through meaningful engagement with nature and exploration.
00:17 Introducing Greg Morrissey
01:49 Catholic Education and Outdoor Adventures
03:53 Creating Transformative Experiences for Students
10:51 The Impact of Adventure on Personal Growth
14:26 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence
17:58 Making Adventure Accessible to All
27:28 Future Plans and Expanding the Mountain Goat Movement
31:04 How to Connect and Collaborate with Mountain Goat Movement

In this episode, John Mihalyo interviews Greg Morrissey, founder of the Mountain Goat Movement and a dedicated educator who intertwines his Catholic faith with outdoor adventures. 
Morrissey, who has spearheaded numerous expeditions for students in environments ranging from urban landscapes to international treks, emphasizes the role of adventures in character building and faith development. 
He reflects on how his own experiences in nature solidified his connection to God and inspired him to integrate outdoor experiences into Catholic education. 
He discusses the significance of these adventures for students, highlighting the transformative impact on their confidence, empathy, and spiritual growth. 
Morrissey's innovative approach not only enriches students' educational journeys but also aims to cultivate the next generation of empathetic community leaders through meaningful engagement with nature and exploration.
00:17 Introducing Greg Morrissey
01:49 Catholic Education and Outdoor Adventures
03:53 Creating Transformative Experiences for Students
10:51 The Impact of Adventure on Personal Growth
14:26 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence
17:58 Making Adventure Accessible to All
27:28 Future Plans and Expanding the Mountain Goat Movement
31:04 How to Connect and Collaborate with Mountain Goat Movement

34 min