In this episode I speak with Lisa Thomas whose journey is extraordinary. Lisa from the streets of Washington DC, she overcame alcohol and drug addiction, prostitution, abortion, and incarceration. She is a former radio talk show host and a current author of three books. We discuss the possibilities of Getting Back on Track with God. No matter how far we think we might be from God, he is close by waiting to help us reestablish our relationship with him. We briefly discuss one of her books, Light in Our Darkness. You can visit her website at www.lisakratzthomas.com to purchase her books and learn more about her speaking engagements.

Lisa has worked with the Virginia Department of Corrections, leading reentry seminars statewide. She speaks nationwide to correctional institutions, corporations, churches, universities, and nonprofits. From surviving the streets of Washington, D.C., to becoming a member of a Senate Sub-Committee on prisoner reentry in Virginia, Lisa's life embodies 2 Corinthians 5:17, and she lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Tom, of 33 years, their two children, and an expectant daughter-in-law.

Music credit Ben Nelson

In this episode we discuss with Christen Aquino,who serves as the Managing Director of Evangelization for Our Lady of Light Family of Parishes in Dayton, OH and is one of the co-founders of this document, how to help foster Discipleship Leadership and the importance of Discipleship at the parish. Continuing our exploration of the Process of Evangelization and Discipleship Document created by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Center for the New Evangelization, Christen shares with us how she uses the document and the formation platform to help parish leadership grow as disciples. In turn this helps shift the parish culture into a more missionary parish.

To view all information about the documents and their formation

https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/process-of-evangelization

To jump right to the videos

https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/process-of-evangelization/group-study/sessions

In this episode I talk with Emily Reese, a Strategic Consultant with ACS Technologies who shares with us MissionInsite. One of ACS Technologies tool that can help parishes identify some of their missionary work. My hope for you in this episode is two fold 1) To introduce you to this Missionary tool 2)To encourage you to explore the tool after our conversation.

To learn more about MissionInsite you can visit their website at https://www.acstechnologies.com/missioninsite/

Contact Emily at MissionInsite@acst.com

Visit Catholics Living Discipleship website

Connect with Catholics Living Discipleship Facebook group

Music credits: Ben Nelson

Matthew Hiracheta, Senior Solutions Consultant from ACS Technologies shares with us some basic insights into one of their products called MinistryPlatform. We address some of the common challenges that we face with data management at the parish level. Come discover how this data base management system can help you support efficient and effective solutions around data management for your parish and help foster mission.

ACST Catholic: https://www.acstechnologies.com/acst-catholic/

MinistryPlatform: https://www.acstechnologies.com/ministryplatform/catholic/

Book a time to speak with Matt: https://tinyurl.com/Book-a-Call-with-Matthew

ACST Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ACSTCatholic

Webinar Replay link Using MinistryPlatform for Displaying Relevant Metrics for Ministry

https://acst.zoom.us/rec/play/80uaPsfAoPlziP9WRHaooMVMxDjOZ2Ro0sBgbKqtyAxScWF5vnx3hjXfqXgH1bC8gxH4RL1R5fpk_8TX.v73l4XNRhqA8xiMQ?accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1743010060000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Facst.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FHv0CN5LEkuGehKryScmQai7bf53kx1LwZABjHAen-v2az89vSnBxoewK0R7jK60-.KA0tSnr8eZGIIMyX%3FstartTime%3D1743010060000

Music Credit: Ben Nelson

In today’s episode, I speak with Fr Michael White and Tom Corcoran about their book rebuilt FAITH. You will discover that this conversation isn’t just about the book and how it can impact people, but how this conversation speaks to the challenges we all face in our faith journey.

I would highly encourage you to grab a small group of friends and read this book together. It is a 40 day journey guiding you to explore God and his relevancy for your life.

Book: rebuilt FAITH

https://amzn.to/4iZuhLC

rebuilt parish coaching

https://www.rebuiltparish.com/team

I would also encourage you to join our Facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Eku8PxjUy/

In today’s episode we have our second conversation with Msgr Benwell around how to live out our call to be saints. In this episode we begin to discuss the process of Canonization. We begin discussing the first step toward Canonization called Servant of God. We talk about the relevancy of this first step not only for that individual but also how it can relate to our own lives. As you listen to the conversation, we hope it encourages you to look further into the lives of those who are currently considered Servants of God. Learning about their lives can be just as important as learning about those who have been Canonized.

Links

Fr. Walter Ciszek

https://www.jesuits.org/stories/jesuit-father-walter-ciszek-a-life-in-service/

Fr. Walter Ciszek book He Leadeth Me

https://amzn.to/4ldvtg2

Catholics Living Discipleship Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DbCFiks5J/

In this reflection we look at the story of the deaf and mute man Jesus heals in the Gospel of Mark (7:31-37). It is a way to reflect on how God desires to help us. #Discipleship #Prayer #scripturereflections

Youtube version of this podcast

Recommended Gospel of Mark Commentary

Catholics Living Discipleship Facebook

Music Credits: Ben Nelson

In this episode I have a conversation with Dianne Davis, Director of Mission Expansion at ChristLife. We discuss the importance of Forgiveness, the impact it has on our lives and those around us. In our journey of Discipleship Jesus calls us to merciful. Come discover for yourself areas of your life you may need to still provide forgiveness.

To connect with ChristLife please go to www.Christlife.org.

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Music credits: Ben Nelson