Will Hickl on Faith, Music, and the Future of Catholic Media

September 24, 2025 by

Brandon Duncan

What happens when you mix Eucharistic adoration, a love for music, and a vision for the Church’s digital future? You get Will Hickl, of course.

In this week’s episode of The Engaged Parish Podcast, we welcome Will Hickl, founder of Novum Records, Novum Collective, and the newly launched Fio app. From his first spark of inspiration in front of the Blessed Sacrament to building one of the largest Catholic music platforms in the world, Will has dedicated his life to helping artists create authentic, faith-filled music.

We discuss how Novum Collective is bringing excellence and diversity to Catholic worship music, the mission behind Fio as the Catholic alternative to Spotify and Audible, and Will’s vision for a flourishing Catholic culture in media and the arts.

Whether you’re a parish leader, a musician, or simply someone who loves Catholic creativity, this conversation will inspire you to dream big for the Church.

Listen now on Fio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the iHeart Radio app.