Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
About the Video:
Discover a timely and compelling panel discussion moderated by Rich Loesing and Montse Alvarado, featuring Linda Ruf and Nathan Misirian, at the 2025 Napa Institute Summer Conference. In the conversation, “From Instagram to Truth: Rebuilding Trust in a Distracted Generation,” leaders in Catholic media, healthcare, and digital strategy explore how algorithms, misinformation, and distorted narratives undermine trust in human dignity, sexuality, and the value of life. Drawing on data, lived experience, and faith, the panel offers hope-filled and practical strategies for reclaiming truth and rebuilding trust in today’s digital culture.
About the Speakers:
Rich Loesing is a Catholic leader and the Director of Mission Advancement at the Napa Institute who facilitates thoughtful conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, and public life.
Montse Alvarado is the President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN, the world’s largest religious media network. A nationally recognized pro-life advocate, she brings deep expertise in media, religious liberty, and public policy, leading efforts to expand EWTN’s global reach and connect new generations with the Catholic faith.
Linda Ruf is the CEO of the St. John Paul II Life Center and Vitae Clinic in Austin, Texas, where she leads an innovative model integrating a full-service OB-GYN practice with a pregnancy care center. In 2025, the JP2 Life Center is launching Discover Life MD, a national educational initiative designed to reach the next generation with evidence-based truths about the origins of life, fertility, and restorative reproductive health.
Nathan Misirian is the President of Autumn Consulting, a nationally recognized digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and visual storytelling. With over 20 years of experience, he helps organizations grow through values-driven messaging. As Managing Partner of BVM Marketing, Nathan supports faith-based groups with tailored strategies and uses his expertise to advance the culture of life through strategic outreach and branding.
About the Napa Institute:
The Napa Institute is a lay apostolate whose mission is to empower Catholic leaders to renew the Church and transform the culture. Our conferences, pilgrimages, and events gather clergy, religious, and lay leaders for high-end events rooted in liturgy, community, and faith formation.
🔗 Learn more about the Napa Institute: napa-institute.org
🗓️ Attend an upcoming event: napa-institute.org/events
✅ Subscribe for more talks from our 2025 Summer Conference
💲 Support our mission: secure.givelively.org/donate/napa-institute
#NapaInstitute #Catholic #EWTN #RichLoesing #MonsteAlvarado #LindaRuf #NathanMisirian
#DigitalCulture #ProLife #Truth #FaithAndCulture #HumanDignity
About the Video:
Discover a timely and compelling panel discussion moderated by Rich Loesing and Montse Alvarado, featuring Linda Ruf and Nathan Misirian, at the 2025 Napa Institute Summer Conference. In the conversation, “From Instagram to Truth: Rebuilding Trust in a Distracted Generation,” leaders in Catholic media, healthcare, and digital strategy explore how algorithms, misinformation, and distorted narratives undermine trust in human dignity, sexuality, and the value of life. Drawing on data, lived experience, and faith, the panel offers hope-filled and practical strategies for reclaiming truth and rebuilding trust in today’s digital culture.
About the Speakers:
Rich Loesing is a Catholic leader and the Director of Mission Advancement at the Napa Institute who facilitates thoughtful conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, and public life.
Montse Alvarado is the President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN, the world’s largest religious media network. A nationally recognized pro-life advocate, she brings deep expertise in media, religious liberty, and public policy, leading efforts to expand EWTN’s global reach and connect new generations with the Catholic faith.
Linda Ruf is the CEO of the St. John Paul II Life Center and Vitae Clinic in Austin, Texas, where she leads an innovative model integrating a full-service OB-GYN practice with a pregnancy care center. In 2025, the JP2 Life Center is launching Discover Life MD, a national educational initiative designed to reach the next generation with evidence-based truths about the origins of life, fertility, and restorative reproductive health.
Nathan Misirian is the President of Autumn Consulting, a nationally recognized digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and visual storytelling. With over 20 years of experience, he helps organizations grow through values-driven messaging. As Managing Partner of BVM Marketing, Nathan supports faith-based groups with tailored strategies and uses his expertise to advance the culture of life through strategic outreach and branding.
About the Napa Institute:
The Napa Institute is a lay apostolate whose mission is to empower Catholic leaders to renew the Church and transform the culture. Our conferences, pilgrimages, and events gather clergy, religious, and lay leaders for high-end events rooted in liturgy, community, and faith formation.
🔗 Learn more about the Napa Institute: napa-institute.org
🗓️ Attend an upcoming event: napa-institute.org/events
✅ Subscribe for more talks from our 2025 Summer Conference
💲 Support our mission: secure.givelively.org/donate/napa-institute
#NapaInstitute #Catholic #EWTN #RichLoesing #MonsteAlvarado #LindaRuf #NathanMisirian
#DigitalCulture #ProLife #Truth #FaithAndCulture #HumanDignity
