app03 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:43:19 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Faith Conversations” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/faith%20conversations Tue, 11 Jun 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 Episode 154: Alpha in the Catholic Context https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/154 da441853-cc14-437e-9d2e-70e9a030bb75 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 154 Alpha in the Catholic Context full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools How would you transform your parish if you had a proven strategy to reignite faith and build a vibrant community? Today, I’m excited to share a piece of that strategy with you—a way to create a sense of belonging before we expect people to believe or behave like us. It’s all about fostering a communal approach to faith, where everyone feels included and can directly experience the love and power of God. In this episode, Monica Martinez and Rick Grinstead from Alpha in the Catholic Context join us to discuss how to spark interest and engagement in our faith communities. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and truly listening. Plus, they share practical advice and real-life examples from Alpha, a powerful tool for introducing people to the basic tenets of Christianity. 1:04:34 no <p>How would you transform your parish if you had a proven strategy to reignite faith and build a vibrant community? Today, I’m excited to share a piece of that strategy with you—a way to create a sense of belonging before we expect people to believe or behave like us. It’s all about fostering a communal approach to faith, where everyone feels included and can directly experience the love and power of God.</p> <p>In this episode, Monica Martinez and Rick Grinstead from Alpha in the Catholic Context join us to discuss how to spark interest and engagement in our faith communities. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and truly listening. Plus, they share practical advice and real-life examples from Alpha, a powerful tool for introducing people to the basic tenets of Christianity.</p> <p>Highlights from this episode:</p> <ul> <li><strong>The Power of Questions:</strong> Learn how asking the right questions can open hearts and minds to the gospel message.</li> <li><strong>Building a Culture of Evangelization:</strong> Discover proven methods to transform your parish into a thriving community of faith.</li> <li><strong>Engaging Youth:</strong> Hear firsthand experiences on how to effectively engage young people in meaningful conversations about faith, life, and purpose.</li> </ul> <p>For more, go to <a href="https://alphausa.org/catholic-context/" rel="nofollow noopener">Alpha in the Catholic Context</a> or email <a href="mailto:rickgrinstead@alphausa.org" rel="nofollow noopener">Rick</a> and <a href="mailto:monicamartinez@alphausa.org" rel="nofollow noopener">Monica</a> directly. </p> <p>Check out our list of recommended <a href="https://equip.archomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Options-for-Conversion-Moments-1.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener">Conversion Moments</a>!</p> <p>Register to attend the <a href="https://alphausa.org/event/alpha-training-lab-omaha-nebraska/" rel="nofollow noopener">Alpha Training Lab</a> on August 3.</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 strategies, Catholic youth ministry, Alpha course, Parish engagement, Faith conversations, Power of questions in evangelization, Recreate church culture, Catholic evangelization podcast, Youth faith engagement, Effective catechesis strategies How would you transform your parish if you had a proven strategy to reignite faith and build a vibrant community? Today, I’m excited to share a piece of that strategy with you—a way to create a sense of belonging before we expect people to believe or behave like us. It’s all about fostering a communal approach to faith, where everyone feels included and can directly experience the love and power of God.

In this episode, Monica Martinez and Rick Grinstead from Alpha in the Catholic Context join us to discuss how to spark interest and engagement in our faith communities. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and truly listening. Plus, they share practical advice and real-life examples from Alpha, a powerful tool for introducing people to the basic tenets of Christianity.

Highlights from this episode:

  • The Power of Questions: Learn how asking the right questions can open hearts and minds to the gospel message.
  • Building a Culture of Evangelization: Discover proven methods to transform your parish into a thriving community of faith.
  • Engaging Youth: Hear firsthand experiences on how to effectively engage young people in meaningful conversations about faith, life, and purpose.

For more, go to Alpha in the Catholic Context or email Rick and Monica directly.

Check out our list of recommended Conversion Moments!

Register to attend the Alpha Training Lab on August 3.

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 would you transform your parish if you had a proven strategy to reignite faith and build a vibrant community? Today, I’m excited to share a piece of that strategy with you—a way to create a sense of belonging before we expect people to believe or behave like us. It’s all about fostering a communal approach to faith, where everyone feels included and can directly experience the love and power of God.

In this episode, Monica Martinez and Rick Grinstead from Alpha in the Catholic Context join us to discuss how to spark interest and engagement in our faith communities. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and truly listening. Plus, they share practical advice and real-life examples from Alpha, a powerful tool for introducing people to the basic tenets of Christianity.

Highlights from this episode:

  • The Power of Questions: Learn how asking the right questions can open hearts and minds to the gospel message.
  • Building a Culture of Evangelization: Discover proven methods to transform your parish into a thriving community of faith.
  • Engaging Youth: Hear firsthand experiences on how to effectively engage young people in meaningful conversations about faith, life, and purpose.

For more, go to Alpha in the Catholic Context or email Rick and Monica directly.

Check out our list of recommended Conversion Moments!

Register to attend the Alpha Training Lab on August 3.

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 120: How (and Why) to Evangelize Friends and Family Who Have Fallen Away https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/120 cc4c6e94-7f59-46cf-88bc-31024b599828 Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 120 How (and Why) to Evangelize Friends and Family Who Have Fallen Away full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools All of us have someone in our lives who has left the faith: a friend, sibling, son, daughter, or grandchild. If you are like me, this person (or let’s be honest, people) weighs heavy on your heart. So how do we evangelize adults like this? Today’s guest, Andre Regnier, gives insights from his years of experience as a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach, Canada’s version of FOCUS. In particular, he says you should never underestimate the importance of a clear and simple invitation to follow Jesus. 46:19 no <p>Why is sharing our faith with the people closest to us sometimes the most difficult thing to do? We want the people we love to know the person we love: Jesus. However, conversations about faith are often taboo especially if our family or friends are fallen away Catholics. So how do we evangelize those who are closest to our hearts?</p> <p>Andre Regnier, a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach, Canada’s version of FOCUS, brings his years of experience to bear on this question. He will encourage you to have thise faith conversations, and he will give you the tools to do so. His best piece of advice? Never underestimate the importance of a clear and simple invitation to follow Jesus.</p> <p>If you want to learn more about reaching fallen away Catholics, check out:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://store.cco.ca/products/clear-and-simple" rel="nofollow noopener">Clear and Simple</a> by Andre Regnier</li> <li><a href="https://cco.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener">Catholic Christian Outreach</a> *<a href="https://sophiainstitute.com/product/brick-by-brick/" rel="nofollow noopener"> Brick by Brick</a>: Building a Strong Family that Won't Lose Their Faith in a Secular Culture</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> catholic, ministry, catholic ministry, ministry leaders, evangelization, evangelism, disciples, making disciples, adults, CCO, Catholic Christian Outreach, FOCUS, evangelizing family, Fallen away Catholics, Why is sharing our faith with the people closest to us sometimes the most difficult thing to do? We want the people we love to know the person we love: Jesus. However, conversations about faith are often taboo especially if our family or friends are fallen away Catholics. So how do we evangelize those who are closest to our hearts?

Andre Regnier, a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach, Canada’s version of FOCUS, brings his years of experience to bear on this question. He will encourage you to have thise faith conversations, and he will give you the tools to do so. His best piece of advice? Never underestimate the importance of a clear and simple invitation to follow Jesus.

If you want to learn more about reaching fallen away Catholics, check out:

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)

]]> Why is sharing our faith with the people closest to us sometimes the most difficult thing to do? We want the people we love to know the person we love: Jesus. However, conversations about faith are often taboo especially if our family or friends are fallen away Catholics. So how do we evangelize those who are closest to our hearts?

Andre Regnier, a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach, Canada’s version of FOCUS, brings his years of experience to bear on this question. He will encourage you to have thise faith conversations, and he will give you the tools to do so. His best piece of advice? Never underestimate the importance of a clear and simple invitation to follow Jesus.

If you want to learn more about reaching fallen away Catholics, check out:

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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