app01 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:00:01 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Evangelization Techniques” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/evangelization%20techniques Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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 Step 1: Relational Outreach – The Ministries that Make Up a Clear Path of Discipleship https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/162 c52beefe-c3e5-490a-93b4-ce754e76e965 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 162 Step 1: Relational Outreach – The Ministries that Make Up a Clear Path of Discipleship full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools Do you have a way to introduce your non-practicing friends and family members to your faith community that doesn’t involve inviting them to Mass or other gatherings that might make them feel isolated? Does your parish offer a space where you can meet and build trusting relationships with those distant from their faith? The Clear Path step Relational Outreach is designed for just that. My guests, Katie Winkler and Beth Carlson, share their experience at the JPII Newman Center, where they’ve created spaces for authentic friendships to flourish. They discuss the importance of intentionality in outreach, creating welcoming environments, and the role of personal stories and experiences in building genuine connections. Katie and Beth also highlight the challenges and learning opportunities in outreach efforts, emphasizing the need for patience and persistence in forming meaningful relationships. 59:26 no <p>Do you have a way to introduce your non-practicing friends and family members to your faith community that doesn’t involve inviting them to Mass or other gatherings that might make them feel isolated? Does your parish offer a space where you can meet and build trusting relationships with those distant from their faith? The Clear Path step Relational Outreach is designed for just that. My guests, Katie Winkler and Beth Carlson, share their experience at the JPII Newman Center, where they’ve created spaces for authentic friendships to flourish.</p> <p>They discuss the importance of intentionality in outreach, creating welcoming environments, and the role of personal stories and experiences in building genuine connections. Katie and Beth also highlight the challenges and learning opportunities in outreach efforts, emphasizing the need for patience and persistence in forming meaningful relationships.</p> <p>[05:46] Creating Welcoming Events<br> [11:24] Training and Preparing Leaders<br> [27:41] Inviting to a Deeper Faith Journey<br> [34:10] Celebrating Effort and Building a Culture of Outreach<br> [38:29] Translating Outreach Lessons to Different Contexts<br> [55:32] The Importance of Personal Prayer in Outreach</p> <p>For more on the Clear Path, read the book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Path-Missionary-Disciples-Parish/dp/B0CHL7DB58" rel="nofollow noopener">A Clear Path to Discipleship</a>, or check out our “cheat-sheet” <a href="https://equip.archomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CP-Definitions-and-Phases-8.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener">Clear Path Definitions and Phases</a>. </p> <p>If you were inspired by Katie and Beth, take a look at <a href="https://www.jpiiomaha.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">JPIIOmaha.org</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> Relational Outreach, Faith Community, JPII Newman Center, Building Authentic Friendships, Parish Outreach Strategies, Engaging Non-Practicing Catholics, Creating Welcoming Environments, Intentional Outreach, Catholic Evangelization, College Ministry, Faith Formation, Missionary Discipleship, Personal Stories of Faith, Overcoming Outreach Challenges, Hospitality in Ministry, Small Group Bible Studies, Catholic Retreats, Evangelization Techniques, Community Building in Parishes, Effective Parish Events Do you have a way to introduce your non-practicing friends and family members to your faith community that doesn’t involve inviting them to Mass or other gatherings that might make them feel isolated? Does your parish offer a space where you can meet and build trusting relationships with those distant from their faith? The Clear Path step Relational Outreach is designed for just that. My guests, Katie Winkler and Beth Carlson, share their experience at the JPII Newman Center, where they’ve created spaces for authentic friendships to flourish.

They discuss the importance of intentionality in outreach, creating welcoming environments, and the role of personal stories and experiences in building genuine connections. Katie and Beth also highlight the challenges and learning opportunities in outreach efforts, emphasizing the need for patience and persistence in forming meaningful relationships.

[05:46] Creating Welcoming Events
[11:24] Training and Preparing Leaders
[27:41] Inviting to a Deeper Faith Journey
[34:10] Celebrating Effort and Building a Culture of Outreach
[38:29] Translating Outreach Lessons to Different Contexts
[55:32] The Importance of Personal Prayer in Outreach

For more on the Clear Path, read the book, A Clear Path to Discipleship, or check out our “cheat-sheet” Clear Path Definitions and Phases.

If you were inspired by Katie and Beth, take a look at JPIIOmaha.org.

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)

]]> Do you have a way to introduce your non-practicing friends and family members to your faith community that doesn’t involve inviting them to Mass or other gatherings that might make them feel isolated? Does your parish offer a space where you can meet and build trusting relationships with those distant from their faith? The Clear Path step Relational Outreach is designed for just that. My guests, Katie Winkler and Beth Carlson, share their experience at the JPII Newman Center, where they’ve created spaces for authentic friendships to flourish.

They discuss the importance of intentionality in outreach, creating welcoming environments, and the role of personal stories and experiences in building genuine connections. Katie and Beth also highlight the challenges and learning opportunities in outreach efforts, emphasizing the need for patience and persistence in forming meaningful relationships.

[05:46] Creating Welcoming Events
[11:24] Training and Preparing Leaders
[27:41] Inviting to a Deeper Faith Journey
[34:10] Celebrating Effort and Building a Culture of Outreach
[38:29] Translating Outreach Lessons to Different Contexts
[55:32] The Importance of Personal Prayer in Outreach

For more on the Clear Path, read the book, A Clear Path to Discipleship, or check out our “cheat-sheet” Clear Path Definitions and Phases.

If you were inspired by Katie and Beth, take a look at JPIIOmaha.org.

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 112: Intentional Accompaniment: How to Share Your Faith Boldy and Fruitfully with Michael Hall https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/112 904b14a6-0ba9-4fe3-b519-e7383ece7e06 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0600 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 112 Intentional Accompaniment: How to Share Your Faith Boldy and Fruitfully with Michael Hall full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools I hear so many people these days saying things like, “I feel the Lord calling me to share my faith with others.” But for so many of us, evangelization is new and daunting. So today, I invited Michael Hall, an expert in accompanying people through conversion, to share his insight. Michael authored the book, "Intentional Accompaniment", and he works for Catholic Christian Outreach, a ministry in Canada that is similar to FOCUS. He has taken their tools and techniques for evangelization and applied them to the everyday settings of parish and family life. And, he makes it easy! Michael provides some fantastic baby steps for sharing one’s faith more boldly and fruitfully. 52:55 no <p>Ever felt the weight of wanting to share your faith but not knowing where to start? Trust me, I’ve been there. When I first dipped my toes into evangelizing, I stumbled through it, making more than my fair share of blunders. But you know what changed the game for me? Learning to lean on the Holy Spirit and building genuine connections that sparked meaningful conversations about faith.</p> <p>Now, let’s be real, most of us aren’t born experts at this stuff. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring you an episode featuring someone who truly gets it: Michael Hall. He’s the brains behind the book “Intentional Accompaniment” and serves as the Interim Director of Program Support for Catholic Christian Outreach in Canada (kind of like FOCUS in the US).<br> Michael walks us through practical tools and techniques for evangelizing in our everyday lives, whether it’s within our parish community or our own families. And the best part? He breaks it down in a way that feels totally doable.</p> <p>Join us to:</p> <ul> <li>Discover how nurturing your relationship with God can naturally lead to authentic faith-sharing.</li> <li>Learn why taking small, intentional steps is the secret sauce to success.</li> <li>Find out how having a mentor to guide you along the way can make all the difference.</li> </ul> <p>If you’ve ever felt hesitant about evangelizing or wondered where to even begin, this episode is tailor-made for you!</p> <p>Also, check out <a href="https://store.cco.ca/products/intentional-accompaniment" rel="nofollow noopener">Michael's book</a> or see more <a href="https://store.cco.ca" rel="nofollow noopener">resources from Catholic Christian Outreach</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> Evangelization, faith sharing, intentional accompaniment, Catholic Christian Outreach, FOCUS ministry, building relationships, deepening faith, sharing faith authentically, Holy Spirit guidance, mentorship, evangelism techniques, conversion journey, Christian discipleship, personal prayer, missionary outreach, spiritual growth Ever felt the weight of wanting to share your faith but not knowing where to start? Trust me, I’ve been there. When I first dipped my toes into evangelizing, I stumbled through it, making more than my fair share of blunders. But you know what changed the game for me? Learning to lean on the Holy Spirit and building genuine connections that sparked meaningful conversations about faith.

Now, let’s be real, most of us aren’t born experts at this stuff. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring you an episode featuring someone who truly gets it: Michael Hall. He’s the brains behind the book “Intentional Accompaniment” and serves as the Interim Director of Program Support for Catholic Christian Outreach in Canada (kind of like FOCUS in the US).
Michael walks us through practical tools and techniques for evangelizing in our everyday lives, whether it’s within our parish community or our own families. And the best part? He breaks it down in a way that feels totally doable.

Join us to:

  • Discover how nurturing your relationship with God can naturally lead to authentic faith-sharing.
  • Learn why taking small, intentional steps is the secret sauce to success.
  • Find out how having a mentor to guide you along the way can make all the difference.

If you’ve ever felt hesitant about evangelizing or wondered where to even begin, this episode is tailor-made for you!

Also, check out Michael's book or see more resources from Catholic Christian Outreach.

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)

]]> Ever felt the weight of wanting to share your faith but not knowing where to start? Trust me, I’ve been there. When I first dipped my toes into evangelizing, I stumbled through it, making more than my fair share of blunders. But you know what changed the game for me? Learning to lean on the Holy Spirit and building genuine connections that sparked meaningful conversations about faith.

Now, let’s be real, most of us aren’t born experts at this stuff. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring you an episode featuring someone who truly gets it: Michael Hall. He’s the brains behind the book “Intentional Accompaniment” and serves as the Interim Director of Program Support for Catholic Christian Outreach in Canada (kind of like FOCUS in the US).
Michael walks us through practical tools and techniques for evangelizing in our everyday lives, whether it’s within our parish community or our own families. And the best part? He breaks it down in a way that feels totally doable.

Join us to:

  • Discover how nurturing your relationship with God can naturally lead to authentic faith-sharing.
  • Learn why taking small, intentional steps is the secret sauce to success.
  • Find out how having a mentor to guide you along the way can make all the difference.

If you’ve ever felt hesitant about evangelizing or wondered where to even begin, this episode is tailor-made for you!

Also, check out Michael's book or see more resources from Catholic Christian Outreach.

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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