Meet Your Neighbor in Their Mess: The Call to Parish Outreach
What does it really mean to love your neighbor—not just in theory, but in their mess?
In this episode, I sit down with Austin Habash from Sent Evangelization, and we talk about what happens when we actually step out and meet people where they are. How knocking on doors leads to praying with strangers, and how helping with small needs opens the way for grace. Austin shares stories that are raw, beautiful, and deeply human. If you’ve ever felt the tug to do something more, to bring Jesus to your neighborhood in a real and personal way, this conversation will inspire you and give you a path forward. You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to show up.
[01:18] Meet Austin Habash : A Journey of Faith
[02:51] The Call to Neighborhood Outreach
[05:22] Challenges and Strategies in Evangelization
[08:31] Real-Life Stories and Impact
[11:51] The Role of Parishes in Evangelization
[14:48] Training and Supporting Evangelists
[26:03] Building a Community of Faith
[28:49] Framework for Evangelization Teams
[29:26] Roles within the Evangelization Team
[30:38] Training and Preparation for Evangelists
[32:46] Practical Steps for Launching Evangelization Efforts
[45:17] Engaging with Non-Christians and the Unchurched
[55:01] Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Jim Jansen – Director of the Parish Support Team, Archdiocese of Omaha
with Austin Habash
2 Responses to “Meet Your Neighbor in Their Mess: The Call to Parish Outreach”
This is an excellent discussion of door-to-door evangelization. I’m hoping my parish will take this to heart and help us amateurs become people who will share the Good News with others within our parish boundaries. Thanks!
Richard, thanks for your comment. I hope a whole bunch of parishes will take this to heart. Just know that all pros start as amateurs so don’t be afraid to just get started.