The EquipCast
Practical Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools for Catholic Leaders
Displaying 3 items of The EquipCast with the tag "cco".
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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 161: Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement with Michael Hall
Episode | September 17th, 2024 | 56 mins 1 sec
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Small groups are vital for parish renewal—you might even be part of one yourself. But is your small group thriving and growing, or is it feeling a bit stagnant? Do you find it challenging to reach beyond the usual participants? And most importantly, are your small groups truly helping people grow in their faith journey? Today, I chat with Michael Hall, author of Intentional Accompaniment and a seasoned leader with Catholic Christian Outreach of Canada. Michael has a wealth of experience building and sustaining healthy small group movements, and he’s here to share some of the strategies and mindsets that can transform your small group from a stagnant gathering into a dynamic, missionary force. Whether you’re leading a small group, coordinating them for your parish, or simply a passionate member of one, this conversation is full of insights that can help you breathe new life into your small group ministry and make a real impact in your community.
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Episode 120: How (and Why) to Evangelize Friends and Family Who Have Fallen Away
Episode | May 9th, 2023 | 46 mins 19 secs
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All of us have someone in our lives who has left the faith: a friend, sibling, son, daughter, or grandchild. If you are like me, this person (or let’s be honest, people) weighs heavy on your heart. So how do we evangelize adults like this? Today’s guest, Andre Regnier, gives insights from his years of experience as a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach, Canada’s version of FOCUS. In particular, he says you should never underestimate the importance of a clear and simple invitation to follow Jesus.