Catholic discipleship

Inside Jim’s Inbox – Q&A 1

Welcome to the very first episode of Inside Jim’s Inbox, a new Q&A series where I open up the real questions you send—about faith, fear, evangelization, ministry, and everything in… Read More

OCIA: Rediscovering the Heart of Parish Life

What if the ancient way of welcoming seekers is exactly what we’re missing? When Dr. Chris Burgwald, Chancellor for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, and I dug into the roots… Read More

Holy Simplicity: When Clutter Competes With Your Calling

What if your home isn’t just messy… but actually pulling you away from God’s call? I know—that question stopped me in my tracks too. In this week’s episode, I sit… Read More

How to Break Your Clear Path (Part 1)

Why do discipleship efforts that start with so much hope sometimes stall—or fall apart? In this episode, I sit down with coaches from our Parish Support Team to talk honestly… 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

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

Religious Ed that’s Tailored to YOUR Needs

As a director at the Archdiocese, I’m given free stuff all the time. Typically, we’re talking sample materials for the latest evangelization or catechetical program. I pass these along to… Read More

Missional Amnesia

Have you ever used a Catholic buzz word like missionary disciple or missional church and received blank looks in return? It’s a surprising experience, but the reality is many Catholics… Read More