Called to Rise from the Rubble w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Tracy Kijewski-Correa

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 across the globe, Tracy explains how local wisdom, authentic accompaniment, and listening for God's voice can transform devastation into agency and resilience. Tune in to discover how ordinary skills can be used in extraordinary ways when we step back, quiet the noise, and ask God: "What is my next right step?"

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