app03 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:35:41 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Love And Conversion” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/love%20and%20conversion Tue, 20 Feb 2024 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 139: Fruitful Evangelization: How Love Leads to Conversion with Dan Burke https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/139 792aabd5-dcd1-4e76-948d-4e9f27c7f331 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 139 Fruitful Evangelization: How Love Leads to Conversion with Dan Burke full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools How well do you love your neighbor? Love has this amazing power to change hearts and bring people closer to Jesus. Genuine love, expressed through compassionate actions and selfless service, has the ability to break down barriers, dissolve fear, and inspire individuals to open their hearts to the message of the Gospel. Today, I have the privilege of talking with Dan Burke, the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation. He shares with me some incredible stories about how people showing him profound love opened him up to encounter Jesus and eventually led to his conversion to Catholicism. 53:46 no <p>**Love builds a bridge over which truth can pass<br> **How well do you love your neighbor? Love has this amazing power to change hearts and bring people closer to Jesus. Genuine love, expressed through compassionate actions and selfless service, has the ability to break down barriers, dissolve fear, and inspire individuals to open their hearts to the message of the Gospel. </p> <p>Today, I have the privilege of talking with Dan Burke, the founder and President of the <a href="http://avila-institute.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a>. He shares with me some incredible stories about how people showing him profound love opened him up to encounter Jesus and eventually led to his conversion to Catholicism. </p> <p>For Dan, loving others isn't just an option—it's integral to living out his faith and following Jesus' teachings. He sees love as more than just a feeling or an idea; it's a fundamental part of being a Christian. Dan believes that when we love others with compassion, forgiveness, and selflessness, we're not only reflecting God's love but also inspiring others to open their hearts to the message of the Gospel.</p> <p>I can't wait for you to hear Dan's insights on how love can transform lives and lead people closer to Jesus. Join me to learn:</p> <ul> <li>How powerful love can be when trying to bring people closer to Christ and the Church.</li> <li>How to emulate Christ's love by embracing authenticity and vulnerability.</li> <li>How to overcome fear and intimidation when sharing the love of Christ with others.</li> <li>How to live a life centered on love, peace, and service to others.</li> </ul> <p>Also, check out his work at <a href="https://spiritualdirection.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://spiritualdirection.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> Love in Christianity, Conversion through Love, Christian Discipleship, Faith and Compassion, Gospel-inspired Love, Dan Burke's Journey, Catholic Conversion Stories, Embracing Christian Love, Spiritual Transformation, Following Jesus's Example **Love builds a bridge over which truth can pass
**How well do you love your neighbor? Love has this amazing power to change hearts and bring people closer to Jesus. Genuine love, expressed through compassionate actions and selfless service, has the ability to break down barriers, dissolve fear, and inspire individuals to open their hearts to the message of the Gospel.

Today, I have the privilege of talking with Dan Burke, the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation. He shares with me some incredible stories about how people showing him profound love opened him up to encounter Jesus and eventually led to his conversion to Catholicism.

For Dan, loving others isn't just an option—it's integral to living out his faith and following Jesus' teachings. He sees love as more than just a feeling or an idea; it's a fundamental part of being a Christian. Dan believes that when we love others with compassion, forgiveness, and selflessness, we're not only reflecting God's love but also inspiring others to open their hearts to the message of the Gospel.

I can't wait for you to hear Dan's insights on how love can transform lives and lead people closer to Jesus. Join me to learn:

  • How powerful love can be when trying to bring people closer to Christ and the Church.
  • How to emulate Christ's love by embracing authenticity and vulnerability.
  • How to overcome fear and intimidation when sharing the love of Christ with others.
  • How to live a life centered on love, peace, and service to others.

Also, check out his work at https://spiritualdirection.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)

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**How well do you love your neighbor? Love has this amazing power to change hearts and bring people closer to Jesus. Genuine love, expressed through compassionate actions and selfless service, has the ability to break down barriers, dissolve fear, and inspire individuals to open their hearts to the message of the Gospel.

Today, I have the privilege of talking with Dan Burke, the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation. He shares with me some incredible stories about how people showing him profound love opened him up to encounter Jesus and eventually led to his conversion to Catholicism.

For Dan, loving others isn't just an option—it's integral to living out his faith and following Jesus' teachings. He sees love as more than just a feeling or an idea; it's a fundamental part of being a Christian. Dan believes that when we love others with compassion, forgiveness, and selflessness, we're not only reflecting God's love but also inspiring others to open their hearts to the message of the Gospel.

I can't wait for you to hear Dan's insights on how love can transform lives and lead people closer to Jesus. Join me to learn:

  • How powerful love can be when trying to bring people closer to Christ and the Church.
  • How to emulate Christ's love by embracing authenticity and vulnerability.
  • How to overcome fear and intimidation when sharing the love of Christ with others.
  • How to live a life centered on love, peace, and service to others.

Also, check out his work at https://spiritualdirection.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)

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