Fr. Casey Cole, OFM is a Franciscan priest working for the Diocese of Charlotte in the work of evangelization. He is the author of four books, Called: What Happens After Saying Yes to God, Let Go: Seven Stumbling Blocks to Christian Discipleship, The Way of Beatitude: Living Radical Hope in a World of Division and Despair, and Sent: How to Evangelize Wherever You Are, Whoever You Are. Fr. Casey is most known for his work on social media where he has produced several successful YouTube channels about faith and culture, and uses social media apps like Instagram and TikTok to evangelize and catechize. In his time as a priest, he has worked as a chaplain to universities, a high school, and an elementary school, served as the parochial vicar and administrator of a parish, and traveled the country offering talks and lectures.