Whitney Bradley's Posts
Why Your Small Groups Don’t Last
What does it really take to spark a movement in your parish? Small groups are both easier—and more challenging—than we think. They’re not sustained by participants or materials alone, but… Read More
When Missionaries Stall-out: My Clear Path Talk at SEEK 2025
Why would a parish packed with on-fire disciples feel stagnant? You’d think that if you put a dozen former FOCUS missionaries in one parish, it would explode with fruitfulness—but almost… Read More
When Ordinary People Say Yes: The story of Seeking Truth Bible Study
What happens when you open the Bible and simply say “yes” to God? In this conversation with Sharon Doran, teaching director of Seeking Truth, you’ll hear how Scripture has the… Read More
How to Lead Change Without Losing Your People
How do you lead change when you don’t know where you are going (yet)? Today I sit down with Brian Miller, a change management expert from Coach Approach Ministries, to… Read More
Real Christian Unity: How to Have Ecumenical Conversations with More Mercy Apostolate
Can real friendship heal division in the Church? When I sit with John 17, I’m struck that He was praying for a unity that’s visible, relational, and compelling—a unity that… Read More
How to Choose the Right Steps on Your Clear Path to Discipleship
What makes a parish truly missional? It’s not just having more programs—it’s having the right steps that move people from encounter to mission. In this four-part EquipCast series, we unpack… Read More
Coach’s Corner 22: The Parish Pope Francis Dreamt of
What if our parish wasn’t just a place we come to—but a place we’re sent from? That’s the vision: parishes as missionary outposts, where we’re formed, equipped, and fired up… Read More
From Pew to Purpose: How to Live the Apostolate You Were Made For
What’s at stake if we stay busy in church but miss our calling in the world? It’s easy to think serving at church—teaching, volunteering, helping with Mass—is the main way… Read More
Hispanic Ministry: The gift your parish needs
Could Hispanic spirituality be the gift your parish needs? In this episode, I sit down with Deacon Gregorio Elizalde, who leads Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Omaha. We talk… Read More
Coach’s Corner 21: Hope – The Church’s Key to Renewal
What if real cultural change is just 15% away—and we’re closer than we think? In this Coach’s Corner, I’m diving into something that’s been really stirring in my heart: hope.… Read More
When God asks, how do you answer?—The Power of “Yes” with Christina Semmens
Is it possible that your biggest step in faith begins with just saying yes—even before you know where it’ll lead? Saying yes to God, even when you don’t know all… Read More
Charisms in the Chaos: How a Parish Community Mobilized After a Tornado
Can something as simple as kindness really change someone’s view of God? Simple acts of love and kindness are how Jesus shows up in people’s lives. When someone feels seen,… Read More