Archdiocese of Omaha

The Key to More Vocations: Creating Safe Spaces for Faith to Flourish

Why isn’t “promoting vocations” enough to help young people discover God’s call? Because so many can’t even hear Him right now. Their faith feels distant, the noise of the world… Read More

BONUS: 3 Reasons You Should Join us at SEEK!

Imagine standing among thousands of faithful Catholics, voices lifted in prayer and praise. In that moment, you can feel the Church fully alive—young, reverent, and on fire for mission. In… Read More

Evangelizing the Forgotten: Dcn. Al’s Story of Visiting the Imprisoned

How do you bring hope to someone who feels completely forgotten? In this powerful episode of EquipCast, Deacon Al Aulner opens a window into the emotional and spiritual struggles of… 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

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

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

Measuring Faith: How Data and Devotion Are Revitalizing Sacred Heart Parish

What does it take to build a thriving, faith-filled parish? In this episode, I sit down with Father Jamie Zarse, pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Shawnee, Kansas, to unpack… Read More