The EquipCast
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223: Open for Business: Hope and Renewal in Ireland | Bishop Fintan Gavin
Episode | November 3rd, 2026 | 47 mins 39 secs
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Faced with empty pews and burned-out priests, can parish life truly be reborn? Bishop Fintan Gavin reveals how shifting from maintenance to intentional evangelization is sparking an unexpected Catholic renewal across Ireland.
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Episode 174: Experience Miracles: How Alpha Youth Changed the Culture of a School
Episode | February 4th, 2025 | 51 mins 56 secs
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Do you expect the miraculous from God? As believers, we are invited to trust in God's power and love, knowing He desires to move in our lives in profound and unexpected ways. Miracles are not confined to biblical times; they are a testament to God's ongoing presence in our world. When we step out in faith, we open the door for the Holy Spirit to work, transforming lives and communities. In this episode, I sit down with Fr. Walter Nolte, Pastor of the Padre Pio Family Parish Group, to discuss the incredible impact of the Alpha Youth program at Archbishop Bergan High School. Fr. Nolte shares inspiring stories of miracles, heartfelt prayers, and the transformative changes in students’ openness to God. We explore how simple acts of prayer and listening have broken down barriers—within students, families, and the broader faith community. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of following the Holy Spirit's lead, connecting authentically with youth, and trusting in the transformative power of God's love.