app02 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:08:11 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Emotional Intelligence” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/emotional%20intelligence Tue, 07 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -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 Reviving a Dying Parish: How Embracing a Culture of Invitation Breathed Life into St. Frances Cabrini https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/114 3111f739-461d-4834-8ee2-217e6d7488d3 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 114 Reviving a Dying Parish: How Embracing a Culture of Invitation Breathed Life into St. Frances Cabrini full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools St. Frances Cabrini, one of our oldest and most historic parishes, was dying. And if its story followed the usual pattern, it would be closed. Instead, the parish is not only growing, but its people are thriving. How did this community reinvent itself in less than 7 years? The parish leaders embraced a relationship with the Holy Spirit, allowing the him to guide their initiatives. Then, they started small, fostering intentional relationships, recognizing and inviting people to participate, and They now have a culture of invitation. Every parishioner knows they should be reaching out to others, drawing the community together and to the person of Christ. 54:15 no <p>St. Frances Cabrini, one of our oldest and most historic parishes, was dying. And if its story followed the usual pattern, it would be closed. Instead, the parish is not only growing, but its people are thriving. How did this community reinvent itself in less than 7 years? </p> <p>The parish leaders embraced a relationship with the Holy Spirit, allowing the him to guide their initiatives. Then, they started small, fostering intentional relationships, recognizing and inviting people to participate, and They now have a culture of invitation. Every parishioner knows they should be reaching out to others, drawing the community together and to the person of Christ.</p> <p>In this episode, you will learn:</p> <ul> <li>How significant intentional relationships and personal invitations are for community engagement.</li> <li>How communal prayer and diverse perspectives can nurture a dynamic parish culture.</li> <li>How simple acts like personal invitations and communal meals can foster connections and a sense of belonging.</li> <li>The importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and shape community efforts.</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> Community Engagement, Effective Communication, Building Connections, Cabrini Community, Youth Engagement, Leadership Development, Intentional Community Building, Catholic Parish Dynamics, Spiritual Growth, Youth Empowerment, Interpersonal Relationships, Collaborative Ministry, Young Adult Involvement, Catholic Faith Community, Sharing Spiritual Gifts, Prayer and Reflection, Multi-generational Faith, Empathy and Understanding, Discipleship Journey, Inclusive Faith Practice St. Frances Cabrini, one of our oldest and most historic parishes, was dying. And if its story followed the usual pattern, it would be closed. Instead, the parish is not only growing, but its people are thriving. How did this community reinvent itself in less than 7 years?

The parish leaders embraced a relationship with the Holy Spirit, allowing the him to guide their initiatives. Then, they started small, fostering intentional relationships, recognizing and inviting people to participate, and They now have a culture of invitation. Every parishioner knows they should be reaching out to others, drawing the community together and to the person of Christ.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How significant intentional relationships and personal invitations are for community engagement.
  • How communal prayer and diverse perspectives can nurture a dynamic parish culture.
  • How simple acts like personal invitations and communal meals can foster connections and a sense of belonging.
  • The importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and shape community efforts.

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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The parish leaders embraced a relationship with the Holy Spirit, allowing the him to guide their initiatives. Then, they started small, fostering intentional relationships, recognizing and inviting people to participate, and They now have a culture of invitation. Every parishioner knows they should be reaching out to others, drawing the community together and to the person of Christ.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How significant intentional relationships and personal invitations are for community engagement.
  • How communal prayer and diverse perspectives can nurture a dynamic parish culture.
  • How simple acts like personal invitations and communal meals can foster connections and a sense of belonging.
  • The importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and shape community efforts.

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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