app01 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:23:04 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Church Mission” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/church%20mission Tue, 18 Feb 2025 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, 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 175: From Comfort Zones to Mission: Transforming Parish Mindsets Through Lifelong Learning https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/175 8c84d1f6-173d-4785-83cc-686a2e682117 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 175 From Comfort Zones to Mission: Transforming Parish Mindsets Through Lifelong Learning full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools How can we help others shift from a maintenance mindset to a missional one? It starts with prayer and reflection but also requires creating an environment where people feel safe to explore new ideas and take risks. Encouraging continuous learning is key. By embracing new knowledge and experiences, we can deepen our faith and learn to live it out more fully. This journey of growth breaks down silos, builds stronger relationships, and fosters a vibrant, mission-oriented community. Join me as I sit down with Fr. Dave Belt, Pastor of St. Stephen the Martyr in Omaha, to discuss the transformative power of learning. He shares personal stories, effective team-building practices, and insights on fostering a sense of purpose and mission, Discover how helping others see their efforts as part of something larger and more meaningful can inspire a dynamic, responsive, and Gospel-rooted Church—the Church that God is calling us to be. 1:01:39 no <p>How can we help others shift from a maintenance mindset to a missional one? It starts with prayer and reflection but also requires creating an environment where people feel safe to explore new ideas and take risks. Encouraging continuous learning is key. By embracing new knowledge and experiences, we can deepen our faith and learn to live it out more fully. This journey of growth breaks down silos, builds stronger relationships, and fosters a vibrant, mission-oriented community.</p> <p>Join me as I sit down with Fr. Dave Belt, Pastor of St. Stephen the Martyr in Omaha, to discuss the transformative power of learning. He shares personal stories, effective team-building practices, and insights on fostering a sense of purpose and mission, Discover how helping others see their efforts as part of something larger and more meaningful can inspire a dynamic, responsive, and Gospel-rooted Church—the Church that God is calling us to be.</p> <p>[01:05] Meet Father Dave Belt: A Lifelong Educator<br> [07:46] The Importance of Ongoing Learning<br> [12:59] Building Trust and Collaboration in Parish Staff<br> [19:41] Effective Meeting Strategies and Leadership<br> [25:43] Empowering Second Chair Leaders<br> [35:06] Embracing the Call to Evangelize<br> [41:28] From Christendom to Apostolic Mission<br> [47:01] Canoeing the Mountains: Leadership Lessons<br> [53:44] Building a Missionary Culture<br> [56:57] Focusing on the Individual<br> [59:26] Trusting in the Slow Work of God</p> <p>Don’t forget to check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Second-Chair-Fulfilling-Realizing/dp/1506463290/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=" rel="nofollow noopener">Leading from the Second Chair</a>, our episode with <a href="https://equip.archomaha.org/find-your-spiritual-compass-navigating-change-using-discernment-featuring-tod-bolsinger/" rel="nofollow noopener">Tod Bolsinger</a>, and his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Canoeing-Mountains-Christian-Leadership-Uncharted/dp/0830841261" rel="nofollow noopener">Canoeing the Mountains</a>.</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> lifelong learning, parish transformation, mission-oriented church, Fr. Dave Belt, church leadership, continuous learning, faith growth, parish community, team building, church mission, pastoral council, church education, transforming parishes, church culture change, mission-driven leadership, faith development, St. Stephen the Martyr How can we help others shift from a maintenance mindset to a missional one? It starts with prayer and reflection but also requires creating an environment where people feel safe to explore new ideas and take risks. Encouraging continuous learning is key. By embracing new knowledge and experiences, we can deepen our faith and learn to live it out more fully. This journey of growth breaks down silos, builds stronger relationships, and fosters a vibrant, mission-oriented community.

Join me as I sit down with Fr. Dave Belt, Pastor of St. Stephen the Martyr in Omaha, to discuss the transformative power of learning. He shares personal stories, effective team-building practices, and insights on fostering a sense of purpose and mission, Discover how helping others see their efforts as part of something larger and more meaningful can inspire a dynamic, responsive, and Gospel-rooted Church—the Church that God is calling us to be.

[01:05] Meet Father Dave Belt: A Lifelong Educator
[07:46] The Importance of Ongoing Learning
[12:59] Building Trust and Collaboration in Parish Staff
[19:41] Effective Meeting Strategies and Leadership
[25:43] Empowering Second Chair Leaders
[35:06] Embracing the Call to Evangelize
[41:28] From Christendom to Apostolic Mission
[47:01] Canoeing the Mountains: Leadership Lessons
[53:44] Building a Missionary Culture
[56:57] Focusing on the Individual
[59:26] Trusting in the Slow Work of God

Don’t forget to check out Leading from the Second Chair, our episode with Tod Bolsinger, and his book Canoeing the Mountains.

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)

]]> How can we help others shift from a maintenance mindset to a missional one? It starts with prayer and reflection but also requires creating an environment where people feel safe to explore new ideas and take risks. Encouraging continuous learning is key. By embracing new knowledge and experiences, we can deepen our faith and learn to live it out more fully. This journey of growth breaks down silos, builds stronger relationships, and fosters a vibrant, mission-oriented community.

Join me as I sit down with Fr. Dave Belt, Pastor of St. Stephen the Martyr in Omaha, to discuss the transformative power of learning. He shares personal stories, effective team-building practices, and insights on fostering a sense of purpose and mission, Discover how helping others see their efforts as part of something larger and more meaningful can inspire a dynamic, responsive, and Gospel-rooted Church—the Church that God is calling us to be.

[01:05] Meet Father Dave Belt: A Lifelong Educator
[07:46] The Importance of Ongoing Learning
[12:59] Building Trust and Collaboration in Parish Staff
[19:41] Effective Meeting Strategies and Leadership
[25:43] Empowering Second Chair Leaders
[35:06] Embracing the Call to Evangelize
[41:28] From Christendom to Apostolic Mission
[47:01] Canoeing the Mountains: Leadership Lessons
[53:44] Building a Missionary Culture
[56:57] Focusing on the Individual
[59:26] Trusting in the Slow Work of God

Don’t forget to check out Leading from the Second Chair, our episode with Tod Bolsinger, and his book Canoeing the Mountains.

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)

]]> Coach's Corner 12: Renewing Our Church Through Communal Repentance https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/cc12 b2ec0a3a-67a4-40ff-b7fc-3bf3da61750a Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools Have you ever found yourself saying sorry for something you didn't actually do? Like when your kid makes a mess in a store, or your team had to run extra laps in high school because of one teammate's mistake? The concept of taking collective responsibility isn’t foreign to us, but sometimes, we struggle with the idea of personally owning up to the mistakes of past generations. Today, I'd love to chat with you about the concept of communal repentance. It's about recognizing that even if we didn't directly cause a specific problem, we're all part of the same community and share in the work of seeking forgiveness and renewal together. When we come together and repent as the Body of Christ, we recognize the transformative power of God’s grace to heal relationships, restore communities, and guide them towards a more faithful and righteous path. 7:46 no <p>Have you ever found yourself saying sorry for something you didn't actually do? Like when your kid makes a mess in a store, or your team had to run extra laps in high school because of one teammate's mistake? The concept of taking collective responsibility isn’t foreign to us, but sometimes, we struggle with the idea of personally owning up to the mistakes of past generations.</p> <p>Today, I'd love to chat with you about the concept of communal repentance. It's about recognizing that even if we didn't directly cause a specific problem, we're all part of the same community and share in the work of seeking forgiveness and renewal together. When we come together and repent as the Body of Christ, we recognize the transformative power of God’s grace to heal relationships, restore communities, and guide them towards a more faithful and righteous path.</p> <p>Join me and:</p> <ul> <li>Uncover the theological foundations and biblical precedents for corporate repentance.</li> <li>Reflect on the implications of corporate repentance for personal spirituality and the broader mission of the church.</li> <li>Explore practical strategies for implementing collective renewal within our communities and families.</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> Corporate repentance in church, communal renewal in faith, biblical principles of repentance, collective responsibility in spirituality, church mission and communal repentance, theological foundations of repentance, personal spirituality and renewal, implementing repentance strategies, healing relationships through repentance, transformative power of grace Have you ever found yourself saying sorry for something you didn't actually do? Like when your kid makes a mess in a store, or your team had to run extra laps in high school because of one teammate's mistake? The concept of taking collective responsibility isn’t foreign to us, but sometimes, we struggle with the idea of personally owning up to the mistakes of past generations.

Today, I'd love to chat with you about the concept of communal repentance. It's about recognizing that even if we didn't directly cause a specific problem, we're all part of the same community and share in the work of seeking forgiveness and renewal together. When we come together and repent as the Body of Christ, we recognize the transformative power of God’s grace to heal relationships, restore communities, and guide them towards a more faithful and righteous path.

Join me and:

  • Uncover the theological foundations and biblical precedents for corporate repentance.
  • Reflect on the implications of corporate repentance for personal spirituality and the broader mission of the church.
  • Explore practical strategies for implementing collective renewal within our communities and families.

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)

]]> Have you ever found yourself saying sorry for something you didn't actually do? Like when your kid makes a mess in a store, or your team had to run extra laps in high school because of one teammate's mistake? The concept of taking collective responsibility isn’t foreign to us, but sometimes, we struggle with the idea of personally owning up to the mistakes of past generations.

Today, I'd love to chat with you about the concept of communal repentance. It's about recognizing that even if we didn't directly cause a specific problem, we're all part of the same community and share in the work of seeking forgiveness and renewal together. When we come together and repent as the Body of Christ, we recognize the transformative power of God’s grace to heal relationships, restore communities, and guide them towards a more faithful and righteous path.

Join me and:

  • Uncover the theological foundations and biblical precedents for corporate repentance.
  • Reflect on the implications of corporate repentance for personal spirituality and the broader mission of the church.
  • Explore practical strategies for implementing collective renewal within our communities and families.

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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