app03 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:22:35 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Faith And Community” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/faith%20and%20community Tue, 28 Jan 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 173: The Art of Neighboring with Dave Runyon https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/173 a9689333-4bb6-4bee-a7e0-86ce20f6b0ff Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 173 The Art of Neighboring with Dave Runyon full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools Is busyness subtly drowning out your ability to love God and love others? When we're constantly rushing from one task to the next, we lose the time and mental space to notice the needs of those around us, let alone build meaningful relationships with them. Our hurried lifestyles often turn our homes into mere refuges from the chaos instead of places of true connection and community. Today’s guest, Dave Runyon, author of The Art of Neighboring, shares how simple acts of loving and connecting with our neighbors can create a profound social safety net – stronger than governmental programs – and foster a deeper sense of community. 51:23 no <p>Is busyness subtly drowning out your ability to love God and love others? When we're constantly rushing from one task to the next, we lose the time and mental space to notice the needs of those around us, let alone build meaningful relationships with them. Our hurried lifestyles often turn our homes into mere refuges from the chaos instead of places of true connection and community. </p> <p>Today’s guest, Dave Runyon, author of<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Neighboring-Building-Genuine-Relationships/dp/080101459X" rel="nofollow noopener"> The Art of Neighboring</a>, shares how simple acts of loving and connecting with our neighbors can create a profound social safety net – stronger than governmental programs – and foster a deeper sense of community.</p> <p>[01:59] Dave's Journey to Ministry<br> [10:29] The Power of Neighboring<br> [15:47] Practical Steps to Neighboring<br> [22:10] The Impact of Neighboring<br> [26:14] Spiritual Conversations Without Pressure<br> [28:54] Challenges and Realities of Neighboring<br> [30:56] The Importance of Mildly Awkward Moments<br> [32:07] Taking the Great Commandment Seriously<br> [32:51] Navigating Awkward and Dangerous Situations<br> [36:02] The Art of Receiving from Neighbors<br> [39:04] Evangelization and Genuine Neighboring</p> <p>Also, check out Dave’s website, <a href="https://www.artofneighboring.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">ArtOfNeighboring.com</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> Dave Runyon, The Art of Neighboring, neighboring movement, community building, love your neighbor, Christian podcast, faith and community, social safety net, practical faith, building relationships, Christian living, neighborhood connections, faith in action, local mission, Christian leadership, spiritual growth Is busyness subtly drowning out your ability to love God and love others? When we're constantly rushing from one task to the next, we lose the time and mental space to notice the needs of those around us, let alone build meaningful relationships with them. Our hurried lifestyles often turn our homes into mere refuges from the chaos instead of places of true connection and community.

Today’s guest, Dave Runyon, author of The Art of Neighboring, shares how simple acts of loving and connecting with our neighbors can create a profound social safety net – stronger than governmental programs – and foster a deeper sense of community.

[01:59] Dave's Journey to Ministry
[10:29] The Power of Neighboring
[15:47] Practical Steps to Neighboring
[22:10] The Impact of Neighboring
[26:14] Spiritual Conversations Without Pressure
[28:54] Challenges and Realities of Neighboring
[30:56] The Importance of Mildly Awkward Moments
[32:07] Taking the Great Commandment Seriously
[32:51] Navigating Awkward and Dangerous Situations
[36:02] The Art of Receiving from Neighbors
[39:04] Evangelization and Genuine Neighboring

Also, check out Dave’s website, ArtOfNeighboring.com.

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)

]]> Is busyness subtly drowning out your ability to love God and love others? When we're constantly rushing from one task to the next, we lose the time and mental space to notice the needs of those around us, let alone build meaningful relationships with them. Our hurried lifestyles often turn our homes into mere refuges from the chaos instead of places of true connection and community.

Today’s guest, Dave Runyon, author of The Art of Neighboring, shares how simple acts of loving and connecting with our neighbors can create a profound social safety net – stronger than governmental programs – and foster a deeper sense of community.

[01:59] Dave's Journey to Ministry
[10:29] The Power of Neighboring
[15:47] Practical Steps to Neighboring
[22:10] The Impact of Neighboring
[26:14] Spiritual Conversations Without Pressure
[28:54] Challenges and Realities of Neighboring
[30:56] The Importance of Mildly Awkward Moments
[32:07] Taking the Great Commandment Seriously
[32:51] Navigating Awkward and Dangerous Situations
[36:02] The Art of Receiving from Neighbors
[39:04] Evangelization and Genuine Neighboring

Also, check out Dave’s website, ArtOfNeighboring.com.

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)

]]> Step 2: Conversion Moment – The Ministries that Make Up a Clear Path of Discipleship https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/163 6fde9b26-12b1-4346-bb51-4ab68a2701fc Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 163 Step 2: Conversion Moment – The Ministries that Make Up a Clear Path of Discipleship full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools Does your parish have Alpha, Christ Life, a parish retreat, or some other initiative that creates an opportunity for people to hear about Jesus, reflect on their faith, and take a step towards a real and lasting relationship with him? The Clear Path step Conversion Moment is designed to help individuals encounter Jesus and make a personal decision to follow Him by offering a clear proclamation of the Gospel. My guest, Marlo Monico, shares her experience building and sustaining a Conversion Moment. She shares stories of significant personal transformations and emphasizes the importance of hospitality, community, and continuous invitation in evangelization efforts. 55:05 no <p>Does your parish have Alpha, Christ Life, a parish retreat, or some other initiative that creates an opportunity for people to hear about Jesus, reflect on their faith, and take a step towards a real and lasting relationship with him? The Clear Path step Conversion Moment is designed to help individuals encounter Jesus and make a personal decision to follow Him by offering a clear proclamation of the Gospel.</p> <p>My guest, Marlo Monico, shares her experience building and sustaining a Conversion Moment. She shares stories of significant personal transformations and emphasizes the importance of hospitality, community, and continuous invitation in evangelization efforts. </p> <p>[01:30] Deep Dive into Conversion Moments<br> [04:51] Building a Clear Path of Discipleship<br> [23:28] Content and Impact of Alpha<br> [28:35] Stories of Transformation<br> [40:00] Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles<br> [46:59] Building Community and Small Groups<br> [52:13] Encouragement and Final Thoughts</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>. Also, here our <a href="https://equip.archomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Options-for-Conversion-Moments-1.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener">Options for Conversion Moments </a> guide.</p> <p>If you were inspired by Marlo, check out <a href="https://www.saintcolumbkille.org/education-formation/alpha" rel="nofollow noopener">St. Columbkille’s Alpha</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> Alpha Program, Conversion Moments, St. Columbkille Parish, Evangelization, Discipleship, Catholic Faith, Omaha Archdiocese, Small Groups, Faith Journey, Hospitality in Church, Church Community Building, Personal Transformation Stories, Religious Education, Catholic Podcast, Spiritual Growth, Church Outreach Programs, Faith and Community, Parish Life, Christian Conversion, Alpha Course Testimonials Does your parish have Alpha, Christ Life, a parish retreat, or some other initiative that creates an opportunity for people to hear about Jesus, reflect on their faith, and take a step towards a real and lasting relationship with him? The Clear Path step Conversion Moment is designed to help individuals encounter Jesus and make a personal decision to follow Him by offering a clear proclamation of the Gospel.

My guest, Marlo Monico, shares her experience building and sustaining a Conversion Moment. She shares stories of significant personal transformations and emphasizes the importance of hospitality, community, and continuous invitation in evangelization efforts.

[01:30] Deep Dive into Conversion Moments
[04:51] Building a Clear Path of Discipleship
[23:28] Content and Impact of Alpha
[28:35] Stories of Transformation
[40:00] Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
[46:59] Building Community and Small Groups
[52:13] Encouragement and Final Thoughts

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. Also, here our Options for Conversion Moments guide.

If you were inspired by Marlo, check out St. Columbkille’s Alpha.

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)

]]> Does your parish have Alpha, Christ Life, a parish retreat, or some other initiative that creates an opportunity for people to hear about Jesus, reflect on their faith, and take a step towards a real and lasting relationship with him? The Clear Path step Conversion Moment is designed to help individuals encounter Jesus and make a personal decision to follow Him by offering a clear proclamation of the Gospel.

My guest, Marlo Monico, shares her experience building and sustaining a Conversion Moment. She shares stories of significant personal transformations and emphasizes the importance of hospitality, community, and continuous invitation in evangelization efforts.

[01:30] Deep Dive into Conversion Moments
[04:51] Building a Clear Path of Discipleship
[23:28] Content and Impact of Alpha
[28:35] Stories of Transformation
[40:00] Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
[46:59] Building Community and Small Groups
[52:13] Encouragement and Final Thoughts

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. Also, here our Options for Conversion Moments guide.

If you were inspired by Marlo, check out St. Columbkille’s Alpha.

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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