evangelization

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

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

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

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

Front Porch Missionaries: What if you never had to leave your home to go on mission?

What if changing the world started with your dinner table? Today, I sit down with Ennie Hickman, co-founder of the Delray Collective, an organization dedicated to equipping people to be… Read More

Coach’s Corner 19: Four Metaphors for a Clear Path of Discipleship

Have you ever thought about how discipleship is like a school, a training table, or even an operating system? Probably not—but I love a good metaphor (maybe too much!). In… Read More

Expect Miracles: How Alpha Youth Changed the Culture of a School

Do you expect the miraculous from God? As believers, we are invited to trust in God’s power and love, knowing He desires to move in our lives in profound and… Read More

Transform Your Parish: Fr. James Mallon on Evangelization, Discipleship, and Church Growth

Pope John Paul II tells us that “evangelization is the cornerstone of all pastoral action, the demands of which are primary, preeminent and preferential.” Yet, let’s be real—how often do… Read More

Coach’s Corner 17: A Clear Path for School Parents

One of the largest opportunities for evangelization is in our Catholic schools. But breaking into this mission field comes with it’s own struggles. Many parents are juggling so many responsibilities… Read More