In todays episode I speak with Kenneth Cramer, Director of Family and Respect Life, in the Diocese of Manchester, N.H.. Kenneth shares his wisdom and experience strenghthening Catholic parishes through Accompaniment and Belonging.

Music Credit: Ben Nelson

#synodality #parishlife #catholicleadership #discipleship #catholicism #catholicslivingdiscipleship In this episode I speak with Jonathan Lewis, Mission Strategy Officer for Paulist Fathers. We discuss the importances of fostering Synodality at your parish and how it helps a pastor and his leadership shift into a more united Mission at the parish. Important Links Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-lewis-021143194/ Paulist Fathers https://paulist.org/ Communion Project https://paulist.org/communion/ Great article to read: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith-and-reason/2025/11/05/synodality-fatigue-synod-faith/ Music Credit: Ben Nelson

I speak with Susan Windley-Daoust from Mark 5:19 Project and author of the book Four Ways Forward. Come discover ways to help your parish.

#discipleship #mark519project #catholicleadership #thefourwaysforward #catholicslivingdiscipleship

Episode Guest: Susan Windley-Daoust susan@mark519project.org Organization: Mark 5:19 Project https://mark519project.org/

Book: The Four Ways Forward https://amzn.to/4rBuDNl

Book: From Christendom to Apostolic Mission https://amzn.to/4arn6KM

Catholics Living Discipleship Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CvPHe2sqe/

Music Credit: Ben Nelson

In this episode I speak with Krystal Quagliara. She has a podcast called Messy but Marian. The focus, sharing her journey of discipleship as a mom. In this episode Krystal shares a little bit about her story and we discuss a few ways that she grows in your journey as a disciple of Jesus and vocation as a mother.

Krystal Contact information

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/messy_but_marian/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/krystalkadar

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6ddD7Bqbc8DnNFCbz1ZOtF?si=2acd7b27e2c04fec

Email: messybutmarian@gmail.com

Music Credit: Ben Nelson

#catholic #catholicleadership #discipleship #parishleadership #growyourmindset Connect with me on our Facebook Catholics Living Discipleship https://www.facebook.com/groups/563472828442445

In this episode I share 5 key mistakes I have made while developing ministries and ministry teams. Avoiding these will help you and your ministry team grow.

#parishcommunications #discipleship #parishleadership #Catholic

In today’s episode, I sit down with Tracy Welliver, Senior Director at Liturgical Publications. Tracy has spent years helping parishes craft meaningful and effective communication strategies.

In our conversation, you’ll discover:

1. How to reflect on the key characteristics that shape your parish identity.
2. Why it’s essential for parish leadership to engage in this conversation.
3. Practical ways to begin this dialogue within your own leadership team.

So, let’s dive in — and explore how understanding and communicating your Parish Identity can transform the way your community connects and grows.

Check out all the great articles and information around Parish Communications at Liturgical Publications website www.4lpi.com

You can connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-earl-welliver-b8112b23b/

Music by Ben Nelson

#discipleship #catholicparishmission #catholic #maintenancetomission #Christlife

In this conversation you will hear incredible hope and faith that comes from fostering genuine discipleship in your life and the life of parishioners. If you truly desire to transform your parish into missionary disciples, you are going to learn the challenges and joys that Dcn Jim Arndt has experienced and how he was able to foster discipleship at his parish that has helped with transforming hearts and mission.

Links

https://stfrancismerrill.org/

https://christlife.org/

#mentalhealth #catholicministry #catholicmentalhealthministry #edshoener #mentalhealthawareness

Link: Catholic Mental Health Ministers website https://catholicmhm.org/

In this episode I have a conversation with Deacon Ed Shoener founder and President of Catholic Mental Health Ministries. As we know, we have a crisis in our society around Mental Health. Catholic Mental Health Ministries is a Pastoral ministry that helps strengthen awareness of Mental Health illness and how we can accompany those who are affected with such illness, both at a personal level and to support families. This ministry helps all levels of parish leadership: Parish Pastor to any person who desires to provide a pastoral ministry around mental health. They have an incredible website that provides information as well as formation.

Music Credit: Ben Nelson