Catholics Living Discipleship

Catholics Living Discipleship

Welcome to the Catholics Living Discipleship podcast. Here we talk with individuals about how they grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. We also have conversations with parish leadership to discuss evangelization initiatives and parish life strategies that are helping them to be more missionary. We hope these stories and discussions provide encouragement, awaken transformation, and inspire mission.

Episodes

February 18, 2026 4 mins

Day 1 Ash Wednesday

 

In this reflection I share thoughts around being an ambassador for Christ. Taken from the second reading for Day 1 of Lent 2026 Ash Wednesday. 

 

#Lent #JesusChrist #God #catholicism #catholicchurch #scripture #biblestudy

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Jacob Doran - Dir of Youth Evangelization and Catechesis

St Brendan The Navigator - Hilliard OH

Today we will be having a conversation around shifting the Family Culture In Faith. Such an important topic to be addressing in today's parishes. We discuss Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries Pathways Suite and how it has impacted the families at St Brendan The Navigator Church in Hilliard OH. Jacob shares stories about families a...

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In this episode I speak with Fr Sean Prince, Pastor at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Norfolk Virginia. Fr Sean shares his experience of using videos to engage and evangelize his parishioners and others. He encourages pastors to consider using videos as a way to broaden their reach.

To view Fr Sean videos go to: https://www.youtube.com/@SPXNorfolkMedia/playlists

 

#catholicism #discipleship #Jesus #growinginmyfaith #evangelization #...

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In this episode I speak with Mark Baldwin from St. Mary Church, Dover, NJ. Mark has started a wonderful Addiction and Recovery Ministry at his parish that helps foster awareness as well as promotes healing and guidance. Mark is also an iThirst Spiritual Companion. 

 

To learn more about his ministry you can visit the parish website at  https://stmarysdover.org/

 

To learn more about iThirst you can visit their website at https://it...

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In today’s podcast I speak with Heidi Indahl, co-founder of Designed for Discipleship. We discuss the challenge most Catholic parishes face: How to engaged Parents and their families? And ways to help them grow in their own journey of discipleship and mission. 

 

Heidi contact information heidi@designedfordiscipleship.org

Website:https://www.designedfordiscipleship.org/

 

Meet Heidi at our next online monthly lunchtime gathering Th...

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This episode discusses the need to intentionally invite parishioners to become volunteers. We need to form parishioners and help them understand their role in mission.

Guest: Tom Corcoran: Co-Founder and President Rebuilt Parish https://www.rebuiltparish.com/

Books: Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful https://amzn.to/4qGLjSz

Rebuilt Faith https://amzn.to/4bXDymF

#rebuilt #tomcorcoran #parishvolunteers #catholicism #discipleship #bib...

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January 2026 Monthly Online Gathering

 

If you would like to join us in person on the Fourth Thursday of the Month at 12noon ET for 45 minutes you can sign up Here

 

Guest Speaker : Susan Windley-Daoust

Mark 5:19 Project:  https://mark519project.org/

Book: Four Ways Forward: https://amzn.to/3LWKYMo

 

For More Information about Discipleship Quad: https://dquads.com/

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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

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#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/jonatha...

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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...

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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/k...

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#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.

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October 21, 2025 54 mins

#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 co...
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#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 h...

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#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 a...

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#amazingparish #Catholic #parish #discipleship #timglemkowski #parishleadership

 

How to connect with Amazing Parish  https://amazingparish.org/

 

Welcome back to Catholics Living Discipleship. In todays episode I speak with Tim Glemkowski who is currently the Executive Director of Amazing Parish. I consider Tim a great evangelist as well as a great Catholic visionary leader. Every time we speak, I am inspired.  He has a great pass...

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#lifelongfamilyformation #discipleship #Jesus #Catholic #Scripture #faithandfamilylifecatholicministries

 

In this episode we speak with Dr Steven Serafin, Executive Director of Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries. We discuss drawing families into a greater encounter with Jesus in their lives. Steven shares with us the importance of accompanying families through a catechetical model that introduces families to the Gospel Mess...

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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 r...

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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...

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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:/...

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