web01.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:11:16 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Marriage Preparation” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/marriage%20preparation Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Sharing your Catholic faith with family and friends can sometimes feel daunting. Where do I start? How do I make an impact? Welcome to EquipCast, a weekly podcast from the Archdiocese of Omaha. We want to support your faith journey and equip you with the tools to express your faith authentically in your everyday life. Each week, we’ll discuss practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world. Each episode is filled with encouragement and inspiration so you can make an impact and make disciples in your own faith community. For more information and to stay connected with us, head to equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. en-us episodic Encouragement and inspiration for sharing your catholic faith Archdiocese of Omaha Sharing your Catholic faith with family and friends can sometimes feel daunting. Where do I start? How do I make an impact? Welcome to EquipCast, a weekly podcast from the Archdiocese of Omaha. We want to support your faith journey and equip you with the tools to express your faith authentically in your everyday life. Each week, we’ll discuss practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world. Each episode is filled with encouragement and inspiration so you can make an impact and make disciples in your own faith community. For more information and to stay connected with us, head to equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. no Archdiocese, Catholic Church, evangelization, evangelism, disciple Archdiocese of Omaha wabradley@archomaha.org Coach’s Corner 29: A Book Review of Spousal Prayer by Deacon James Keating https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/cc29 d55ad1d1-daf8-428e-8968-6c662bf947f5 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Archdiocese of Omaha full Archdiocese of Omaha Can love in marriage really last? I believe it can—and not because we’re strong enough or compatible enough, but because God meets us there. Staying in love isn’t something we just grit our teeth and manage. It’s something we learn through prayer. Prayer with the Lord shapes our hearts, and that same habit of prayer teaches us how to truly behold, listen to, forgive, and love our spouse. In this Coaches Corner, I review the book Spousal Prayer by Deacon James Keating. It’s a small, powerful book that connects marriage and prayer in a way that’s both deep and incredibly practical. We talk about why young people fear staying in love, how prayer brings us into the reality of love, and why marriage itself can become a living, breathing prayer. Whether you’re married, preparing couples, or walking with families in ministry, this episode is meant to equip you—and remind you that lasting love is not only possible, it’s sacramental. 11:53 no Can love in marriage really last? I believe it can—and not because we’re strong enough or compatible enough, but because God meets us there. Staying in love isn’t something we just grit our teeth and manage. It’s something we learn through prayer. Prayer with the Lord shapes our hearts, and that same habit of prayer teaches us how to truly behold, listen to, forgive, and love our spouse. In this Coaches Corner, I review the book Spousal Prayer by Deacon James Keating. It’s a small, powerful book that connects marriage and prayer in a way that’s both deep and incredibly practical. We talk about why young people fear staying in love, how prayer brings us into the reality of love, and why marriage itself can become a living, breathing prayer. Whether you’re married, preparing couples, or walking with families in ministry, this episode is meant to equip you—and remind you that lasting love is not only possible, it’s sacramental. [00:13] Book - Spousal Prayer [01:05] Why This Book Works [02:09] Three Chapters Overview [03:06] Behold Listen Repent [03:36] Prayer Depth and Beauty [04:34] Practical Art Prayer [06:11] Love Prayer and Reality [08:44] Forgiveness and Healing [09:25] Appendix ARRR Method [09:44] Who Should Use This [10:33] Final Quote and Wrap [11:29] Share Your Thoughts Check out the book Spousal Prayer (https://stpaulcenter.com/store/spousal-prayer-a-way-to-marital-happiness). 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) marriage and prayer, spousal prayer, Catholic marriage, staying in love, EquipCast podcast, Christian marriage, faith and family, prayer in marriage, marriage spirituality, Catholic podcast, Jim Jansen, Coaches Corner, sacrament of marriage, marital prayer, marriage preparation, Catholic ministry resources, Emmaus Road Publishing, Deacon James Keating, relational prayer, spiritual growth in marriage Can love in marriage really last?
I believe it can—and not because we’re strong enough or compatible enough, but because God meets us there. Staying in love isn’t something we just grit our teeth and manage. It’s something we learn through prayer. Prayer with the Lord shapes our hearts, and that same habit of prayer teaches us how to truly behold, listen to, forgive, and love our spouse.

In this Coaches Corner, I review the book Spousal Prayer by Deacon James Keating. It’s a small, powerful book that connects marriage and prayer in a way that’s both deep and incredibly practical. We talk about why young people fear staying in love, how prayer brings us into the reality of love, and why marriage itself can become a living, breathing prayer. Whether you’re married, preparing couples, or walking with families in ministry, this episode is meant to equip you—and remind you that lasting love is not only possible, it’s sacramental.

[00:13] Book - Spousal Prayer
[01:05] Why This Book Works
[02:09] Three Chapters Overview
[03:06] Behold Listen Repent
[03:36] Prayer Depth and Beauty
[04:34] Practical Art Prayer
[06:11] Love Prayer and Reality
[08:44] Forgiveness and Healing
[09:25] Appendix ARRR Method
[09:44] Who Should Use This
[10:33] Final Quote and Wrap
[11:29] Share Your Thoughts

Check out the book Spousal Prayer.

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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I believe it can—and not because we’re strong enough or compatible enough, but because God meets us there. Staying in love isn’t something we just grit our teeth and manage. It’s something we learn through prayer. Prayer with the Lord shapes our hearts, and that same habit of prayer teaches us how to truly behold, listen to, forgive, and love our spouse.

In this Coaches Corner, I review the book Spousal Prayer by Deacon James Keating. It’s a small, powerful book that connects marriage and prayer in a way that’s both deep and incredibly practical. We talk about why young people fear staying in love, how prayer brings us into the reality of love, and why marriage itself can become a living, breathing prayer. Whether you’re married, preparing couples, or walking with families in ministry, this episode is meant to equip you—and remind you that lasting love is not only possible, it’s sacramental.

[00:13] Book - Spousal Prayer
[01:05] Why This Book Works
[02:09] Three Chapters Overview
[03:06] Behold Listen Repent
[03:36] Prayer Depth and Beauty
[04:34] Practical Art Prayer
[06:11] Love Prayer and Reality
[08:44] Forgiveness and Healing
[09:25] Appendix ARRR Method
[09:44] Who Should Use This
[10:33] Final Quote and Wrap
[11:29] Share Your Thoughts

Check out the book Spousal Prayer.

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 205: Witness before Wisdom: What Couples Need When Preparing for Marriage https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/205 971a2d2b-b727-46e1-99f5-b4fbb8ef2a98 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Archdiocese of Omaha 205 Witness before Wisdom: What Couples Need When Preparing for Marriage full Archdiocese of Omaha 56:22 no How can we expect couples to live a sacramental marriage when they’ve never seen one lived? So many of the couples who walk into our parishes today aren’t rooted in the life of the Church. Nine out of ten aren’t attending Mass, many have simply “slid” into the relationship, and most have never witnessed a joyful, vibrant Christian marriage up close. And yet—we hand them content, classes, and checklists and hope it changes their lives. In this conversation with Ryan Verret, we dive into why that model is breaking down and why the real answer isn’t more information, but more relationship. Ryan shares the deeply human insight at the heart of Witness to Love: that authentic conversion only moves at the pace of a friendship… and that the simplest act—having someone waiting for you in the pew—can open the door for grace to take root. If you’ve ever wondered how to truly draw couples into the heart of parish life, this episode will encourage you. Take a listen. [01:13] Ryan Verret's Background and Upbringing [09:35] State of Marriage Preparation in the Church [18:11] Witness to Love: Vision and Approach [26:19] The One Change That Made a Difference [29:39] The Need for Comprehensive Faith Formation [32:45] The Mentor Couple Model [40:38] The Impact of Witness to Love [44:29] Personal Reflections and Broader Implications [53:02] Connecting with Witness to Love Check out Witness To Love (https://witnesstolove.org/), or connect with Ryan by emailing connect@witnesstolove.org (mailto:connect@witnesstolove.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) marriage preparation, Catholic marriage, witness to love, mentor couples, parish renewal, evangelization, discipleship, sacramental marriage, church community, trust and relationships How can we expect couples to live a sacramental marriage when they’ve never seen one lived?

So many of the couples who walk into our parishes today aren’t rooted in the life of the Church. Nine out of ten aren’t attending Mass, many have simply “slid” into the relationship, and most have never witnessed a joyful, vibrant Christian marriage up close. And yet—we hand them content, classes, and checklists and hope it changes their lives. In this conversation with Ryan Verret, we dive into why that model is breaking down and why the real answer isn’t more information, but more relationship. Ryan shares the deeply human insight at the heart of Witness to Love: that authentic conversion only moves at the pace of a friendship… and that the simplest act—having someone waiting for you in the pew—can open the door for grace to take root.

If you’ve ever wondered how to truly draw couples into the heart of parish life, this episode will encourage you. Take a listen.

[01:13] Ryan Verret's Background and Upbringing
[09:35] State of Marriage Preparation in the Church
[18:11] Witness to Love: Vision and Approach
[26:19] The One Change That Made a Difference
[29:39] The Need for Comprehensive Faith Formation
[32:45] The Mentor Couple Model
[40:38] The Impact of Witness to Love
[44:29] Personal Reflections and Broader Implications
[53:02] Connecting with Witness to Love

Check out Witness To Love, or connect with Ryan by emailing connect@witnesstolove.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)

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So many of the couples who walk into our parishes today aren’t rooted in the life of the Church. Nine out of ten aren’t attending Mass, many have simply “slid” into the relationship, and most have never witnessed a joyful, vibrant Christian marriage up close. And yet—we hand them content, classes, and checklists and hope it changes their lives. In this conversation with Ryan Verret, we dive into why that model is breaking down and why the real answer isn’t more information, but more relationship. Ryan shares the deeply human insight at the heart of Witness to Love: that authentic conversion only moves at the pace of a friendship… and that the simplest act—having someone waiting for you in the pew—can open the door for grace to take root.

If you’ve ever wondered how to truly draw couples into the heart of parish life, this episode will encourage you. Take a listen.

[01:13] Ryan Verret's Background and Upbringing
[09:35] State of Marriage Preparation in the Church
[18:11] Witness to Love: Vision and Approach
[26:19] The One Change That Made a Difference
[29:39] The Need for Comprehensive Faith Formation
[32:45] The Mentor Couple Model
[40:38] The Impact of Witness to Love
[44:29] Personal Reflections and Broader Implications
[53:02] Connecting with Witness to Love

Check out Witness To Love, or connect with Ryan by emailing connect@witnesstolove.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)

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