evangelization
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
Witness before Wisdom: What Couples Need When Preparing for Marriage
How can we expect couples to live a sacramental marriage when they’ve never seen one lived? So many of the couples who walk into our parishes today aren’t rooted in… Read More
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