app01 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:25:58 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Cco” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/cco Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0600 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 and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for forty 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 and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for forty 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@everydayevangelization.org 223: Open for Business: Hope and Renewal in Ireland | Bishop Fintan Gavin https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/223 98568aad-dcb9-447c-a6ec-055e5761227b Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 223 Open for Business: Hope and Renewal in Ireland | Bishop Fintan Gavin full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 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. 47:39 no <p>When Bishop Fintan Gavin took over the Diocese of Cork and Ross, he inherited what so many of us in parish ministry are looking at right now: tired priests, historic churches echoing with memories, and a rapidly changing culture where the old ways of "doing church" simply don't connect anymore. It’s easy to look at those empty pews and think the story is over, but that’s not what’s happening on the ground. Across Ireland, the old ways of doing things are breaking open to reveal something fresh: packed young adult masses and 5,000 pilgrims pouring out onto rain-soaked streets behind the Blessed Sacrament. The scaffolding of cultural Catholicism might be falling away, but Jesus is very much alive. Join Bishop Fintan and me as we talk through shifting from parish maintenance to mission, learning to trust the Holy Spirit in the transition, and the quiet power of person-to-person invitation.</p> <h5>Episode Timeline:</h5> <p>00:00 - Welcome: Bishop Fintan Gavin of Cork and Ross<br> 01:57 - From Dublin to Rome: Vocation, homeless ministry, and spiritual fatherhood<br> 09:40 - Lourdes pilgrimages: Vulnerability, healing, and Irish community<br> 14:44 - The secular shift: Cultural Catholicism and the modern mission field<br> 21:18 - Rebuilding post-COVID: Families of Parishes and reimagining priesthood<br> 28:56 - Maintenance to mission: The power of one-on-one evangelization<br> 33:08 - Carlo Acutis in Cork: Relics, adoration, and 5,000 pilgrims in the rain<br> 37:48 - Signs of hope: The Emmaus Cafe, adult baptisms, and young adult life<br> 43:30 - Encouragement for tired leaders: Trusting the Spirit today</p> <h5>Resources Mentioned</h5> <ul> <li><a href="https://corkandross.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Diocese of Cork and Ross</a></li> </ul> <hr> <h4>Our Trusted Partners</h4> <p><a href="https://www.fflcm.org/pathways" rel="nofollow noopener">Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries</a> (FFLCM) helps Catholic parishes and dioceses transform fragmented faith formation into an integrated, family-centered pathway of lifelong discipleship. Through the Pathways Formation suite, practical resources, leader formation, and ongoing accompaniment, they equip leaders to engage families, build sustainable teams, and cultivate faith that is lived at church and at home.</p> <p><a href="https://alphausa.org/catholic" rel="nofollow noopener">Alpha USA</a> is a series of interactive sessions where people can have an open and honest faith conversation, without the pressure of having all of the answers. Alpha creates a space for all people to explore questions of faith, life, and meaning.</p> <h5>⭐️ Enjoying the Show?</h5> <p>If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!</p> <h5>Connect &amp; Take the Next Step:</h5> <ul> <li> <strong>Grab Your Free Tools:</strong> Get the playbook that actually changes lives at <a href="https://EverydayEvangelization.org" rel="nofollow noopener">EverydayEvangelization.org</a>. </li> <li> <strong>Bring This to Your Parish:</strong> Discover strategic training and accompaniment at <a href="https://EverydayEvangelization.org/anchor-consulting/" rel="nofollow noopener">Anchor Consulting</a>.</li> <li> <strong>Read the Book:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Path-Missionary-Disciples-Parish/dp/B0CHL7DB58" rel="nofollow noopener">Order your copy</a> of <em>A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish</em>.</li> </ul> <p><em>The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.</em></p> <hr> <p>Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.</p> EquipCast, Jim Jansen, Bishop Fintan Gavin, Diocese of Cork and Ross, Catholic podcast, parish renewal, evangelization, discipleship, parish ministry, secularism, cultural Catholicism, personal encounter, Families of Parishes, Archbishop Vigneron, Unleash the Gospel, Father James Mallon, Divine Renovation, FOCUS, CCO, Alpha Catholic, Alpha Youth, Carlo Acutis, Eucharistic adoration, Eucharistic procession, Emmaus Cafe, OCIA, RCIA, youth ministry, young adult ministry, Lourdes pilgrimage, Ireland Catholic Church, priestly ministry, missionary conversion When Bishop Fintan Gavin took over the Diocese of Cork and Ross, he inherited what so many of us in parish ministry are looking at right now: tired priests, historic churches echoing with memories, and a rapidly changing culture where the old ways of "doing church" simply don't connect anymore. It’s easy to look at those empty pews and think the story is over, but that’s not what’s happening on the ground. Across Ireland, the old ways of doing things are breaking open to reveal something fresh: packed young adult masses and 5,000 pilgrims pouring out onto rain-soaked streets behind the Blessed Sacrament. The scaffolding of cultural Catholicism might be falling away, but Jesus is very much alive. Join Bishop Fintan and me as we talk through shifting from parish maintenance to mission, learning to trust the Holy Spirit in the transition, and the quiet power of person-to-person invitation.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Welcome: Bishop Fintan Gavin of Cork and Ross
01:57 - From Dublin to Rome: Vocation, homeless ministry, and spiritual fatherhood
09:40 - Lourdes pilgrimages: Vulnerability, healing, and Irish community
14:44 - The secular shift: Cultural Catholicism and the modern mission field
21:18 - Rebuilding post-COVID: Families of Parishes and reimagining priesthood
28:56 - Maintenance to mission: The power of one-on-one evangelization
33:08 - Carlo Acutis in Cork: Relics, adoration, and 5,000 pilgrims in the rain
37:48 - Signs of hope: The Emmaus Cafe, adult baptisms, and young adult life
43:30 - Encouragement for tired leaders: Trusting the Spirit today

Resources Mentioned

Our Trusted Partners

Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries (FFLCM) helps Catholic parishes and dioceses transform fragmented faith formation into an integrated, family-centered pathway of lifelong discipleship. Through the Pathways Formation suite, practical resources, leader formation, and ongoing accompaniment, they equip leaders to engage families, build sustainable teams, and cultivate faith that is lived at church and at home.

Alpha USA is a series of interactive sessions where people can have an open and honest faith conversation, without the pressure of having all of the answers. Alpha creates a space for all people to explore questions of faith, life, and meaning.

⭐️ Enjoying the Show?

If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!

Connect & Take the Next Step:
  • Grab Your Free Tools: Get the playbook that actually changes lives at EverydayEvangelization.org.
  • Bring This to Your Parish: Discover strategic training and accompaniment at Anchor Consulting.
  • Read the Book: Order your copy of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish.

The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.

Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.

]]> When Bishop Fintan Gavin took over the Diocese of Cork and Ross, he inherited what so many of us in parish ministry are looking at right now: tired priests, historic churches echoing with memories, and a rapidly changing culture where the old ways of "doing church" simply don't connect anymore. It’s easy to look at those empty pews and think the story is over, but that’s not what’s happening on the ground. Across Ireland, the old ways of doing things are breaking open to reveal something fresh: packed young adult masses and 5,000 pilgrims pouring out onto rain-soaked streets behind the Blessed Sacrament. The scaffolding of cultural Catholicism might be falling away, but Jesus is very much alive. Join Bishop Fintan and me as we talk through shifting from parish maintenance to mission, learning to trust the Holy Spirit in the transition, and the quiet power of person-to-person invitation.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Welcome: Bishop Fintan Gavin of Cork and Ross
01:57 - From Dublin to Rome: Vocation, homeless ministry, and spiritual fatherhood
09:40 - Lourdes pilgrimages: Vulnerability, healing, and Irish community
14:44 - The secular shift: Cultural Catholicism and the modern mission field
21:18 - Rebuilding post-COVID: Families of Parishes and reimagining priesthood
28:56 - Maintenance to mission: The power of one-on-one evangelization
33:08 - Carlo Acutis in Cork: Relics, adoration, and 5,000 pilgrims in the rain
37:48 - Signs of hope: The Emmaus Cafe, adult baptisms, and young adult life
43:30 - Encouragement for tired leaders: Trusting the Spirit today

Resources Mentioned

Our Trusted Partners

Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries (FFLCM) helps Catholic parishes and dioceses transform fragmented faith formation into an integrated, family-centered pathway of lifelong discipleship. Through the Pathways Formation suite, practical resources, leader formation, and ongoing accompaniment, they equip leaders to engage families, build sustainable teams, and cultivate faith that is lived at church and at home.

Alpha USA is a series of interactive sessions where people can have an open and honest faith conversation, without the pressure of having all of the answers. Alpha creates a space for all people to explore questions of faith, life, and meaning.

⭐️ Enjoying the Show?

If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!

Connect & Take the Next Step:
  • Grab Your Free Tools: Get the playbook that actually changes lives at EverydayEvangelization.org.
  • Bring This to Your Parish: Discover strategic training and accompaniment at Anchor Consulting.
  • Read the Book: Order your copy of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish.

The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.

Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.

]]> Episode 161: Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement with Michael Hall https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/161 7aa4fc0d-0f3a-4867-81eb-7cff60bfa89a Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 161 Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement with Michael Hall full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 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. 56:01 no <p>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?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Join us as we dive into: </p> <ul> <li>practical tips to identify and nurture potential leaders </li> <li>the power of adopting a missionary mindset</li> <li>structural models that can help your groups grow and thrive</li> </ul> <p>Check out <a href="https://cco.ca/resources/" rel="nofollow noopener">CCO</a>! <br> <a href="https://archdioceseofomaha.formstack.com/forms/small_group_movement" rel="nofollow noopener">Register</a> for the Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement workshop. </p> <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> small groups, parish renewal, Michael Hall, Intentional Accompaniment, Catholic Christian Outreach, CCO, missionary mindset, small group movement, faith journey, parish ministry, small group leadership, evangelization, community building, church growth, spiritual growth, small group strategies, podcast, EquipCast, Jim Jansen, Archdiocese of Omaha, faith formation, discipleship, church community, small group dynamics, healthy small groups, small group coaching, small group multiplication 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.

Join us as we dive into:

  • practical tips to identify and nurture potential leaders
  • the power of adopting a missionary mindset
  • structural models that can help your groups grow and thrive

Check out CCO!
Register for the Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement workshop.

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)

]]> 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.

Join us as we dive into:

  • practical tips to identify and nurture potential leaders
  • the power of adopting a missionary mindset
  • structural models that can help your groups grow and thrive

Check out CCO!
Register for the Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement workshop.

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)

]]> Episode 120: How (and Why) to Evangelize Friends and Family Who Have Fallen Away https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/120 cc4c6e94-7f59-46cf-88bc-31024b599828 Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 120 How (and Why) to Evangelize Friends and Family Who Have Fallen Away full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 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. 46:19 no <p>Why is sharing our faith with the people closest to us sometimes the most difficult thing to do? We want the people we love to know the person we love: Jesus. However, conversations about faith are often taboo especially if our family or friends are fallen away Catholics. So how do we evangelize those who are closest to our hearts?</p> <p>Andre Regnier, a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach, Canada’s version of FOCUS, brings his years of experience to bear on this question. He will encourage you to have thise faith conversations, and he will give you the tools to do so. His best piece of advice? Never underestimate the importance of a clear and simple invitation to follow Jesus.</p> <p>If you want to learn more about reaching fallen away Catholics, check out:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://store.cco.ca/products/clear-and-simple" rel="nofollow noopener">Clear and Simple</a> by Andre Regnier</li> <li><a href="https://cco.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener">Catholic Christian Outreach</a> *<a href="https://sophiainstitute.com/product/brick-by-brick/" rel="nofollow noopener"> Brick by Brick</a>: Building a Strong Family that Won't Lose Their Faith in a Secular Culture</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> catholic, ministry, catholic ministry, ministry leaders, evangelization, evangelism, disciples, making disciples, adults, CCO, Catholic Christian Outreach, FOCUS, evangelizing family, Fallen away Catholics, Why is sharing our faith with the people closest to us sometimes the most difficult thing to do? We want the people we love to know the person we love: Jesus. However, conversations about faith are often taboo especially if our family or friends are fallen away Catholics. So how do we evangelize those who are closest to our hearts?

Andre Regnier, a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach, Canada’s version of FOCUS, brings his years of experience to bear on this question. He will encourage you to have thise faith conversations, and he will give you the tools to do so. His best piece of advice? Never underestimate the importance of a clear and simple invitation to follow Jesus.

If you want to learn more about reaching fallen away Catholics, check out:

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)

]]> Why is sharing our faith with the people closest to us sometimes the most difficult thing to do? We want the people we love to know the person we love: Jesus. However, conversations about faith are often taboo especially if our family or friends are fallen away Catholics. So how do we evangelize those who are closest to our hearts?

Andre Regnier, a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach, Canada’s version of FOCUS, brings his years of experience to bear on this question. He will encourage you to have thise faith conversations, and he will give you the tools to do so. His best piece of advice? Never underestimate the importance of a clear and simple invitation to follow Jesus.

If you want to learn more about reaching fallen away Catholics, check out:

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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