The EquipCast

Episode 199: Pilgrims of Hope: The Recipe for Lasting Parish Renewal with Julianne Stanz

Episode  |  November 11th, 2025  |  1 hr 7 mins

archdiocese of omaha, catholic, catholic ministry, catholic parish renewal, church change management, disciples, discipleship in action, evangelism, evangelization, faith-based leadership, julianne stanz, loyola press, making disciples, managing church change, ministry transformation, parish leadership, pastoral planning

What if the secret to transforming your parish isn’t doing more—but praying more deeply and trusting God to lead? We’ve seen it happen. The Diocese of Green Bay started small, rooted everything in prayer, and asked the Holy Spirit to guide them. The results were beyond what they imagined: seminarians doubled, schools flourished, and parishes once half-empty now overflow. In this episode, I talk with Julianne Stanz—a nationally recognized leader in evangelization whose own encounter with God set her on this path—about the real ingredients for lasting renewal. Together, we explore how prayer, vision, relationships, and simple, steady steps can turn hope into a movement. It’s not a program; it’s a way of life that lets God bring new life to His Church.