app01 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:18:39 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Acts Of The Apostles” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/acts%20of%20the%20apostles Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The EquipCast is your weekly playbook for practical evangelization and parish ministry tools. Hosted by Jim Jansen and powered by Everyday Evangelization, this show is built for diocesan directors, parish leaders, and everyday Catholics who are ready to stop the programmatic noise, break through the grind, and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for thirty years, yet church renewal often feels like an endless cycle of empty activity while generations continue to lose their faith. If you are tired of managing decline and spinning your wheels in the messy middle of ministry, you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Every week, we break the default of "doing more" to deliver honest conversations and real stories from people who are finally seeing their faith communities thrive. Hit subscribe, head over to EverydayEvangelization.org to grab your free tools, and discover how to leave your ministry better than you found it. en-us episodic Practical Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools for Catholic Leaders Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools The EquipCast is your weekly playbook for practical evangelization and parish ministry tools. Hosted by Jim Jansen and powered by Everyday Evangelization, this show is built for diocesan directors, parish leaders, and everyday Catholics who are ready to stop the programmatic noise, break through the grind, and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for thirty years, yet church renewal often feels like an endless cycle of empty activity while generations continue to lose their faith. If you are tired of managing decline and spinning your wheels in the messy middle of ministry, you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Every week, we break the default of "doing more" to deliver honest conversations and real stories from people who are finally seeing their faith communities thrive. Hit subscribe, head over to EverydayEvangelization.org to grab your free tools, and discover how to leave your ministry better than you found it. no parish ministry tools, practical evangelization, church renewal, parish renewal, Clear Path to Discipleship, how to share your faith, Catholic discipleship framework, New Evangelization resources, parish leadership training, diocesan directors, parish leaders, Catholic pastors, priest ministry tools, everyday Catholics, Catholic ministry podcast, managing church decline, ministry burnout, how to make disciples, evangelization strategies, Everyday Evangelization, Jim Jansen Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools whitney.a.bradley@gmail.com Episode 148: How to Recognize Sacred Moments: A Conversation with Archbishop Lucas https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/148 76ad49a9-0acb-426b-b2f5-a25aa0e1eb2a Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 148 How to Recognize Sacred Moments: A Conversation with Archbishop Lucas full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools Wouldn’t it be nice if God performed some undeniable miracle and every person in the world converted? The reality is…he did. Jesus performed numerous miracles, and people still walked away from him (John 6). So, we must look to the ordinary moments. Moments with coworkers, family members, new acquaintances, and friends that may seem mundane at first, but with an openness and attentiveness to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, they become opportunities to share one’s faith or engaging in conversations about spirituality. Today, I sit down with Archbishop Lucas to talk about those moments. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in orchestrating these encounters and God's unconditional love for all people, regardless of their background or circumstances. 42:34 no <p>Wouldn’t it be nice if God performed some undeniable miracle and every person in the world converted? The reality is…he did. Jesus performed numerous miracles, and people still walked away from him (John 6). So, we must look to the ordinary moments. Moments with coworkers, family members, new acquaintances, and friends that may seem mundane at first, but with an openness and attentiveness to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, they become opportunities to share one’s faith or engaging in conversations about spirituality.</p> <p>Today, I sit down with Archbishop Lucas to talk about those moments. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in orchestrating these encounters and God's unconditional love for all people, regardless of their background or circumstances.</p> <p>Tune in to hear about:</p> <p>[01:12] Archbishop Lucas Shares Personal Experiences of Faith Sharing<br> [03:10] A Chance Encounter: Witnessing Faith in Unexpected Places<br> [06:32] Diving into the Story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch<br> [39:44] The Personal Impact of Faith Sharing and Encouragement for the Easter Season</p> <p>Want to hear more from Archbishop Lucas? He's been on the show several times!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/117" rel="nofollow noopener">Resurrection Amidst Decline: The Church's Hope Revealed in the Easter Mystery</a></li> <li><a href="https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/85" rel="nofollow noopener">Happy Easter! 2022</a></li> <li><a href="https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/35" rel="nofollow noopener">Archbishop Lucas on The Big Goal</a></li> </ul> <p>For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to <a href="https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/</a>.</p> <p>A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha<br> Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com) </p> Archbishop Lucas, spiritual encounters, Acts of the Apostles, Holy Spirit, evangelization, faith sharing, personal witness, divine opportunities, Christian community, inspirational conversations Wouldn’t it be nice if God performed some undeniable miracle and every person in the world converted? The reality is…he did. Jesus performed numerous miracles, and people still walked away from him (John 6). So, we must look to the ordinary moments. Moments with coworkers, family members, new acquaintances, and friends that may seem mundane at first, but with an openness and attentiveness to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, they become opportunities to share one’s faith or engaging in conversations about spirituality.

Today, I sit down with Archbishop Lucas to talk about those moments. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in orchestrating these encounters and God's unconditional love for all people, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Tune in to hear about:

[01:12] Archbishop Lucas Shares Personal Experiences of Faith Sharing
[03:10] A Chance Encounter: Witnessing Faith in Unexpected Places
[06:32] Diving into the Story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
[39:44] The Personal Impact of Faith Sharing and Encouragement for the Easter Season

Want to hear more from Archbishop Lucas? He's been on the show several times!

For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/.

A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

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Today, I sit down with Archbishop Lucas to talk about those moments. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in orchestrating these encounters and God's unconditional love for all people, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Tune in to hear about:

[01:12] Archbishop Lucas Shares Personal Experiences of Faith Sharing
[03:10] A Chance Encounter: Witnessing Faith in Unexpected Places
[06:32] Diving into the Story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
[39:44] The Personal Impact of Faith Sharing and Encouragement for the Easter Season

Want to hear more from Archbishop Lucas? He's been on the show several times!

For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/.

A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

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