Parish renewal
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
Confronting the Ghost of St. John Vianney: A Vision for Modern Parish Life
Is the ideal of priesthood stuck in the past? I love the saints—especially guys like St. John Vianney—but trying to imitate their circumstances can leave today’s priests feeling defeated before… 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
The Quiet Crisis in Our Pews: Why Saving Marriages will Save the Faith
What if saving a marriage could save a soul? In this episode, I sit down with Jared Smyth from Communio a consultancy helping parishes build thriving marriage ministries. We talk… 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
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
Coach’s Corner 22: The Parish Pope Francis Dreamt of
What if our parish wasn’t just a place we come to—but a place we’re sent from? That’s the vision: parishes as missionary outposts, where we’re formed, equipped, and fired up… 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
The Four Ways Forward: Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World with Susan Windley-Daoust
Parish renewal is the buzzword of the moment—and with it comes an overwhelming array of resources and ministries. So how do you cut through the noise to find what will… Read More
The secret to getting more volunteers with John Poitevent from Great Catholic Parishes
Why is it so hard to get more volunteers? The same 10% of parishioners seem do 90% of the work. The key to changing this isn’t just recruiting more volunteers—it’s… 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