Meet the 2024 Speakers
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Fr. Joshua Waltz
Fr. Joshua Waltz studied at North Dakota State University and received a bachelor's in arts and Humanities. When he joined the seminary he studied philosophy at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis and then headed to the North American College where he received his bachelors of Sacred Theology at the Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas. He also received a master's in Moral theology with an emphasis in Bioethics. Fr. Waltz spent the first six years of his priesthood teaching theology at St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck, North Dakota, and served as the chaplain of the high school. He was an associate pastor for 4 years and a pastor for 2 years in addition to his chaplain duties. He then moved to the University of Mary and taught classes in Spirituality and served as the Vocation Director for the Diocese of Bismarck for seven years. He currently is pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mandan, ND, and runs a Montessori school pre-k through senior in high school.
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Learn more at https://frwaltz.com/.
Jason Evert
Author, & Speaker
Jason Evert has traveled to six continents to bring the message of
purity to millions of people for more than 25 years, including
World Youth Days in Australia, Spain, Poland, Panama, and
Portugal. He has lectured at dozens of universities, including
Harvard, Princeton, and the United States Naval and Air Force
Academies. Jason earned a master’s degree in Theology, and
undergraduate degrees in Counseling and Theology, with a minor
in Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
He is a best-selling author of 20 books, including Saint John Paul
the Great, How to Find Your Soulmate without Losing Your Soul,
and The Dating Blueprint. He is a frequent guest on radio programs
throughout the country, and his television appearances include
MSNBC, Fox News, the BBC, and EWTN. Jason runs Chastity Project
and its website, chastity.com, hosts the podcast “Lust is Boring,”
and leads an international alliance of young people who promote
purity in more than 40 countries.
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Joseph Volgel
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) & Certified Leadership Coach (CLC)
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Joe is blessed to have been married for 25 years and to be the father of eight children. Being a cradle Catholic, his flame for the Catholic faith was passed to him by his family and community. He has a love of the outdoors and is an amateur coffee enthusiast. He lives in Chilliwack BC, Canada where he brings these values into his work. He has built relationships rooted in trust, helped others approach their work as a vocation, and aims to help others grow professionally and spiritually, following the example of Christ’s leadership.
With over 30+ years of managing and leadership experience, Joe brings both spiritual and practical insights to his role as a father, husband, business consultant, and coach, helping people grow in their personal and professional lives.
He is a graduate of Belmont Abbey College and holds certifications as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Leadership Coach (CLC). He has worked in private equity, real estate, start-ups, and non-profits across the USA, Canada, and overseas empowering leaders to cultivate effective teams and implement sustainable growth strategies. Whether guiding business leaders or his family, he is driven by four core principles: continuous learning, building meaningful relationships, encouraging others, and practicing humility.