app01 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:45:45 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Marriage And Faith” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/marriage%20and%20faith Tue, 28 May 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 152: Sanctify the Ordinary with Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, Chance and Lora Unger https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/152 4d88f95b-c180-4417-911a-8d24b4b9ffcf Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 152 Sanctify the Ordinary with Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, Chance and Lora Unger full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools Have you ever heard the universal call to holiness, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” and instead of feeling inspired, felt discouraged? Holiness is hard, especially when we strive for it alone. When we rely solely on our own strengths, we often fail. But when we pursue holiness within the Body of Christ, leaning on both our community and God, we are much more likely to succeed. In today’s episode, Chance and Lora Unger, founders of Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in the Family, share their insights on making holy practices a regular part of family life. Our conversation highlights the transformative power of continually surrendering to God and incorporating prayer into our daily routines. The Ungers emphasize the importance of a supportive community to foster holiness in our marriages and families. They show us how holiness can begin with simple, practical steps such as daily prayer and small acts of kindness. They encourage us to embrace our daily challenges and transform these experiences through grace and prayer. 50:54 no <p>Have you ever heard the universal call to holiness, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” and instead of feeling inspired, felt discouraged? Holiness is hard, especially when we strive for it alone. When we rely solely on our own strengths, we often fail. But when we pursue holiness within the Body of Christ, leaning on both our community and God, we are much more likely to succeed.</p> <p>In today’s episode, Chance and Lora Unger, founders of Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in the Family, share their insights on making holy practices a regular part of family life. Our conversation highlights the transformative power of continually surrendering to God and incorporating prayer into our daily routines. The Ungers emphasize the importance of a supportive community to foster holiness in our marriages and families. They show us how holiness can begin with simple, practical steps such as daily prayer and small acts of kindness. They encourage us to embrace our daily challenges and transform these experiences through grace and prayer.</p> <p>Tune in and hear:</p> <ul> <li>How to embrace and surrender to God's will in daily life</li> <li>How to integrate prayer and spirituality into family routines</li> <li>How to find strength and grace in times of personal and family challenges</li> <li>How to seek and maintain authentic friendships that encourage spiritual growth</li> <li>How to support a spouse in their faith journey</li> <li>How to create a new normal of holiness and faithfulness in family life</li> <li>How to transform ordinary experiences into opportunities for grace and spiritual development</li> </ul> <p>For more from our guests, check out <a href="https://www.mhsfonline.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.mhsfonline.org/</a> or email them at <a href="mailto:MHSFonline@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">MHSFonline@gmail.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> Catholic, marriage, family life, holiness, spirituality, surrender to God, Christian parenting, faith, community, prayer, challenges in marriage, Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, continual surrender, embrace weaknesses, transformative power, Christian family, faith journey, relational difficulties, God's grace, parenting challenges, spiritual growth Have you ever heard the universal call to holiness, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” and instead of feeling inspired, felt discouraged? Holiness is hard, especially when we strive for it alone. When we rely solely on our own strengths, we often fail. But when we pursue holiness within the Body of Christ, leaning on both our community and God, we are much more likely to succeed.

In today’s episode, Chance and Lora Unger, founders of Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in the Family, share their insights on making holy practices a regular part of family life. Our conversation highlights the transformative power of continually surrendering to God and incorporating prayer into our daily routines. The Ungers emphasize the importance of a supportive community to foster holiness in our marriages and families. They show us how holiness can begin with simple, practical steps such as daily prayer and small acts of kindness. They encourage us to embrace our daily challenges and transform these experiences through grace and prayer.

Tune in and hear:

  • How to embrace and surrender to God's will in daily life
  • How to integrate prayer and spirituality into family routines
  • How to find strength and grace in times of personal and family challenges
  • How to seek and maintain authentic friendships that encourage spiritual growth
  • How to support a spouse in their faith journey
  • How to create a new normal of holiness and faithfulness in family life
  • How to transform ordinary experiences into opportunities for grace and spiritual development

For more from our guests, check out https://www.mhsfonline.org/ or email them at MHSFonline@gmail.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)

]]> Have you ever heard the universal call to holiness, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” and instead of feeling inspired, felt discouraged? Holiness is hard, especially when we strive for it alone. When we rely solely on our own strengths, we often fail. But when we pursue holiness within the Body of Christ, leaning on both our community and God, we are much more likely to succeed.

In today’s episode, Chance and Lora Unger, founders of Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in the Family, share their insights on making holy practices a regular part of family life. Our conversation highlights the transformative power of continually surrendering to God and incorporating prayer into our daily routines. The Ungers emphasize the importance of a supportive community to foster holiness in our marriages and families. They show us how holiness can begin with simple, practical steps such as daily prayer and small acts of kindness. They encourage us to embrace our daily challenges and transform these experiences through grace and prayer.

Tune in and hear:

  • How to embrace and surrender to God's will in daily life
  • How to integrate prayer and spirituality into family routines
  • How to find strength and grace in times of personal and family challenges
  • How to seek and maintain authentic friendships that encourage spiritual growth
  • How to support a spouse in their faith journey
  • How to create a new normal of holiness and faithfulness in family life
  • How to transform ordinary experiences into opportunities for grace and spiritual development

For more from our guests, check out https://www.mhsfonline.org/ or email them at MHSFonline@gmail.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)

]]> Episode 130: Broadcasting Your Belief: How Lane Grindle Brings Faith into His Profession https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/130 d244e02f-74d2-418c-8963-ee7487afde82 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 130 Broadcasting Your Belief: How Lane Grindle Brings Faith into His Profession full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools How much does faith play a role in your professional life? Do you ever feel like you separate your “Christian self” from your “work self”? The endeavor to unite our relationship with Jesus with all aspects of life is an ongoing, imperfect, but vital journey to go on. Today, I had an incredibly insightful conversation with Lane Grindle, the play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers, who shared his approach to balancing his career in sports broadcasting with his faith and family life. Lane underscores the importance of daily prayer, weekly confession, and faith-related conversations with his spouse as essential practices. He openly acknowledges his imperfections and emphasizes the significance of making a consistent effort to nurture his faith over time. 52:29 no <p>How much does faith play a role in your professional life? Do you ever feel like you separate your “Christian self” from your “work self”? The endeavor to unite our relationship with Jesus with all aspects of life is an ongoing, imperfect, but vital journey to go on.</p> <p>Today, I had an incredibly insightful conversation with Lane Grindle, the play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers, who shared his approach to balancing his career in sports broadcasting with his faith and family life. Lane underscores the importance of daily prayer, weekly confession, and faith-related conversations with his spouse as essential practices. He openly acknowledges his imperfections and emphasizes the significance of making a consistent effort to nurture his faith over time.</p> <p>Here are four key takeaways from this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Discover the profound impact of daily prayer and how it can ground you, providing some perspective in the face of a busy schedule.</li> <li>Learn how the practice of weekly confession can serve as a valuable reset button for spiritual clarity and focus.</li> <li>Understand the significance of sharing your faith journey with your spouse and how it can strengthen your marriage.</li> <li>Gain insights into the power of making holy decisions in everyday life, fostering a more fulfilling and purpose-driven path.</li> </ul> <p>Lane Grindle's experiences and wisdom will inspire you to explore the intersection of faith and the challenges of a demanding career.</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> Lane Grindle, Faith integration, Balancing faith and career, Daily prayer, Weekly confession, Family life, Sports broadcasting, Milwaukee Brewers, Christian perspective, Spiritual growth, Faith journey, Faith in professional life, Inspirational stories, Marriage and faith, Making holy decisions, Lane Grindle's wisdom, Faith and sports industry, Integrating faith into life, Podcast interview, Lane Grindle interview. How much does faith play a role in your professional life? Do you ever feel like you separate your “Christian self” from your “work self”? The endeavor to unite our relationship with Jesus with all aspects of life is an ongoing, imperfect, but vital journey to go on.

Today, I had an incredibly insightful conversation with Lane Grindle, the play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers, who shared his approach to balancing his career in sports broadcasting with his faith and family life. Lane underscores the importance of daily prayer, weekly confession, and faith-related conversations with his spouse as essential practices. He openly acknowledges his imperfections and emphasizes the significance of making a consistent effort to nurture his faith over time.

Here are four key takeaways from this episode:

  • Discover the profound impact of daily prayer and how it can ground you, providing some perspective in the face of a busy schedule.
  • Learn how the practice of weekly confession can serve as a valuable reset button for spiritual clarity and focus.
  • Understand the significance of sharing your faith journey with your spouse and how it can strengthen your marriage.
  • Gain insights into the power of making holy decisions in everyday life, fostering a more fulfilling and purpose-driven path.

Lane Grindle's experiences and wisdom will inspire you to explore the intersection of faith and the challenges of a demanding career.

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 much does faith play a role in your professional life? Do you ever feel like you separate your “Christian self” from your “work self”? The endeavor to unite our relationship with Jesus with all aspects of life is an ongoing, imperfect, but vital journey to go on.

Today, I had an incredibly insightful conversation with Lane Grindle, the play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers, who shared his approach to balancing his career in sports broadcasting with his faith and family life. Lane underscores the importance of daily prayer, weekly confession, and faith-related conversations with his spouse as essential practices. He openly acknowledges his imperfections and emphasizes the significance of making a consistent effort to nurture his faith over time.

Here are four key takeaways from this episode:

  • Discover the profound impact of daily prayer and how it can ground you, providing some perspective in the face of a busy schedule.
  • Learn how the practice of weekly confession can serve as a valuable reset button for spiritual clarity and focus.
  • Understand the significance of sharing your faith journey with your spouse and how it can strengthen your marriage.
  • Gain insights into the power of making holy decisions in everyday life, fostering a more fulfilling and purpose-driven path.

Lane Grindle's experiences and wisdom will inspire you to explore the intersection of faith and the challenges of a demanding career.

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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