Brother Greg Cellini Uses WSOU Radio Show to Inspire Professional Journeys
For over 75 years, WSOU 89.5 FM has been a staple of the Seton Hall community. The award-winning student-run
radio station is renowned for its hard rock and heavy metal mix, which reaches from
parts of central New Jersey to all five boroughs of New York City. However, the diversity
of WSOU’s 24/7 content has helped it become the gold standard for college radio stations.
Seton Hall alumni Brother Gregory Cellini, O.S.F., was always a fan of talk radio
but felt a gap in the field regarding candid conversations about the workplace. In
2006, he sought to bridge this gap.
Brother Greg created Thank God For Monday (TGFM), a weekly talk show about the workplace, to inspire listeners to take personal responsibility
for their work satisfaction. TGFM airs each Saturday at 8:30 AM (EST) on WSOU 89.5 FM and at www.wsou.net. A free podcast is also available on iTunes and the TGFM website.
“My mindset was one of sharing with others,” Brother Greg said. “I felt there was
a void regarding discussion in the workplace.”
Each episode of TGFM is a pilgrimage presented in an interview format. The show features a diverse range
of guests, from company presidents to career coaches and esteemed authors, each bringing
their unique stories and experiences to the airwaves.
Guests are role models of the Seton Hall University motto, “Hazard Zet Forward” (Advance
Despite Difficulties), enlightening and inspiring listeners and fostering a sense
of connection within the community.
“At first, I thought it was all about me,” Brother Greg said. “After some time, I
realized listeners are tuning in to hear the guest. I am here simply to provide a
relaxed environment for the guest to share their expertise.”
Brother Greg has hosted numerous prominent guests throughout his nearly 900 episodes
of TGFM. None, however, may be more pertinent to the Seton Hall community than his first
show of 2025 aired on January 4.
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Brother Greg welcomed
Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly, the newly named president of Seton Hall, to the show to
discuss his plans for leading the University in the coming years.
Brother Gregory Cellini during one of his TGFM broadcasts
“President Reilly was awesome,” he said. “He shared a very exciting vision for Seton
Hall moving forward.”
He continued, “His vision for the Setonian is helpful to anyone affiliated with Seton
Hall. Where are we now, where we are going and how are we going to get there.”
With loyal listeners aged 19 to 91, TGFM is a show for everyone. It is geared toward all adults who wish to enhance their
work lives, providing valuable insights and advice to a wide range of listeners. One
key audience is Seton Hall current students and young alumni.
“If you are feeling personally unfulfilled at work, are unemployed, underemployed,
or are just starting your career, tune in for free advice and encouragement,” the
Thank God For Monday website marks. “The rules of the career game have changed. In this turbulent and challenging
21st-century workplace, we cannot rely on organizations to take care of our careers
for us. Therefore, we strive to provide hope, healing, and peace during these difficult
times. We want to motivate each listener to search deep inside themselves in the quest
for fulfillment!”
“The show provides inspiration for you, when you get up on Monday morning – to say,
‘Thank God For Monday’,” Brother Greg said.
The best advice Brother Greg can give to budding professionals is to “know thyself.”
“When an individual knows themselves, it is an amazing competitive advantage,” he
said. “The rules of the roads are rapidly changing. The need to take personal responsibility
for one’s career has become even more significant in 2025. No one is going to do it
for you.”
He continued, “I have learned the hard way we have to take personal responsibility
for our career and our lives, and it wasn’t until I started doing such that my life
transformed.”
Brother Greg is a Franciscan Brother of Brooklyn. His primary ministry is at St. Francis
College, where he serves as director of the Office of Mission, Ministry and Interfaith
Dialogue. He is the author of Transform Yourself – Transform the World: A Franciscan View of Career, the first book published on this subject.
Before becoming a Brother, he had a 29-year career in big pharmaceuticals. He graduated
from St. Bonaventure University’s Advanced Certificate in Franciscan Studies program
in 2016, Rutgers Graduate School of Management in 1994 and Seton Hall’s Stillman School
of Business in 1985. He can best be reached at [email protected].
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