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
If you’re a parent, pastor, or ministry leader asking:
“How do we engage families today?” — this is for you.
In this conversation we cover:
- Why parents feel ill-equipped to lead their kids in faith (and how Pathways fixes that)
- The 12-inch journey — from head to heart — and why it changes everything
- How the Catechetical Choir program grew di...
Are you a practicing Catholic ready to take the next step?
These 5 simple practices will help you move from going through the motions to living as a true missionary disciple of Jesus.
In this episode, Darrin Nelson shares 5 daily practices that form the foundation of Catholic discipleship — no complicated programs, just simple steps you can start today.
What you'll learn:
✝️ Practice 1: Tell Jesus you want to be His disciple
📖 Pra...
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Are we forming practicing Catholics… or true disciples of Jesus Christ?
In this video, we break down 3 key disciplines that separate a practicing Catholic from someone truly living out Catholic discipleship:
- Attendance vs Attention
- Weekly vs Daily Relationship with God
- Maintenance vs Missio...
"I'm just a beggar telling other beggars where the food is." — Mother Teresa (shared by Jason Kidd)
What if mission isn't just for priests and full-time ministers — but for every single Catholic?
In this episode, Jason Kidd, National Director for Alpha in a Catholic Context, breaks down what it actually means to live as a missionary disciple in your everyday life. Whether you're a teacher, a bus driver, a business owner, or a paris...
Here is the Youtube version of this episode:
https://youtu.be/dsuLEMVK4QQ?si=NTEXLFfOIKk_Qj5U
Have you ever wondered… is Holy Week really worth it?
In this episode, I share from personal experience why Holy Week has become one of the most powerful and meaningful times in my journey with God. This isn’t a deep theological explanation—but a real, honest invitation.
Because the truth is… Holy Week isn’t something you can fully under...
What does it truly mean to believe in Jesus?
In this final Lenten reflection of 2026, Darrin Nelson shares how faith in Jesus Christ can bring real transformation—peace, healing, growth in virtue, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Drawing from personal experience, this reflection explores how belief isn’t just intellectual—it’s something we come to understand through the works of Jesus in our lives. From moments of healing to overcomi...
Have you ever felt like holding onto control is the only way to keep your life together?
In this reflection for Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent, we look at the powerful moment of Mary’s “yes” during the Annunciation (Luke 1:26–38). Faced with uncertainty, Mary chooses trust over control, saying, “May it be done to me according to your word.”
So often, we hold onto control because it makes us feel safe—but in reality, it can kee...
If you’ve ever felt unworthy of forgiveness—or know someone who does—this Gospel reflection is for you.
In today’s reading from John 8:1–11, we encounter the powerful story of the woman caught in adultery. While others were ready to condemn her, Jesus responds with something unexpected: compassion. His words challenge not only those who judged her—but each of us as well.
As we continue through the fifth week of Lent, this reflectio...
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Do you want to experience the glory of God?
In this short Lent reflection, we explore the story of Lazarus and how Jesus invites us not only to believe—but to recognize and share God’s glory in everyday life.
Two questions I would like to consider: Can the Glory of God truly be experie...
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In what ways do you allow others to negatively impact you in your life
Welcome to Sat Fourth Week of Lent 2026. My name is Darrin and thank you for joining me in this short reflection. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is John 7:40-53
Hook: What do you find challenging about prayerfully reflecting on Gospel readings?
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Welcome to Fri Fourth Week of Lent 2026. My name is Darrin and thank you for joining me in this short reflection. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
You can find the reading here:https://bi...
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Have you ever thought about having St Joseph one of your mentors in your faith journey? He has so much to offer me.
Welcome to Day 28 of Lent 2026 Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent and also happens to be the Feast of St Joseph. My name is Darrin and thank you for joining me in this short refl...
What do we learn about God in the relationship between Jesus and The Father?
Welcome to Day 25 of Lent 2026 Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is John 5:17-30
You can find the reading here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031826.cfm
Everything that the Father has is of God, God reveals himself to us through the Father, The Father has sent his Son Jesus show us what God desires ...
What Impact Would Healing From Jesus Have In Your Life? Do you even believe that healing from Jesus is possible for you?
Welcome to Day 24 of Lent 2026. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is John 5:1-16
You can find the reading here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031726.cfm
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What is something that you hope Jesus could help you to see better in your life
Welcome to the Fourth Sunday of Lent, 2026. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus isJesus is John 9:1-41
You can find the reading here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031526.cfm
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In todays Gospel reading a blind man at the Pool of Siloam has an encounte...
Why Does God encourage Humility instead of Self Righteousness
Welcome to Day 22 of Lent 2026 today is Friday March 13, 2026. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is Luke 18:9-14
You can find the reading here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031426.cfm
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In todays Gospel reading Jesus parable
Pharisee vs Tax Collector
Self Righteous...
Is your Love of God a Commitment or a Sentiment? Or a little of both?
Welcome to Day 21 of Lent 2026 today is Friday March 13, 2026. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is Mark 12:28-34
You can find the reading here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031326.cfm
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For me, one of the characteristics of a true commitment is the acknowl...
What Role Does Doubt play in your life?
Welcome to Day 20 of Lent 2026 today is Thursday March 12, 2026. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is Luke 11:14-23
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This marks halfway through Lent and in the scripture passages we can really begin to feel the tension around Jesus as he continues to move closer to Jerusalem. Leading us into Ho...
In this short segment Heidi Indahl, co-founder of Designed for Discipleship shares a critical point about why it is important to form both the children and the parents at the same time when we are addressing the challenge of engaging Parents and their families
Heidi contact information heidi@designedfordiscipleship.org
Website:https://www.designedfordiscipleship.org/
Meet Heidi at our next online monthly lunchtime gathering Thursd...
How significant is Jesus’ in your life? In this episode I am going to share with you my reflection on Jesus’ statement I have come not to abolish but to fulfill taken from today’s Gospel reading. His fulfillment helps with my healing.
Welcome to Day 19 of Lent 2026 today is Wednesday March 11, 2026. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is Matthew 5:17-19
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