Ryan Schmidt, Director of Pastoral Renewal for the Diocese of Calgary, shares a powerful journey from a lukewarm, “hollow” Catholic upbringing to a life radically transformed by Christ.

After being challenged by a close friend, Ryan dove deep into the truth of the faith—rediscovering the sacraments and encountering Jesus in a way that changed everything. That transformation didn’t stop with him. Through bold, simple evangelization, he witnessed his own brother and friends turn away from darkness—including occult practices—and choose the light of Christ.

Now, Ryan sees a new wave rising—people with no faith background actively seeking God and entering the Church. And his message to men is clear: evangelization isn’t complicated. It starts with knowing Jesus, sharing your story, and inviting others in.

This is a call to step up, live with purpose, and bring others into the healing love of Christ—one conversation at a time.