web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:48:39 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Mentorship Program” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/mentorship%20program Tue, 15 Oct 2024 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 Step 3: Faith Formation – The Ministries that Make Up a Clear Path of Discipleship https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/164 9706cb5c-0d7a-4616-afd6-f42838efbe24 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Archdiocese of Omaha 164 Step 3: Faith Formation – The Ministries that Make Up a Clear Path of Discipleship full Archdiocese of Omaha Most parishes form their people in the faith, but do they truly teach individuals how to pray, help them understand and actively engage with the sacraments, and guide them in making practical, moral changes in the daily lives? Developing the habits of a disciple can be challenging, and it happens most effectively within a community where people support and challenge one another to grow as followers of Jesus. In today’s conversation, Jodi Phillips and Michelle Zuhlke join me to discuss the faith formation step of building a clear path for discipleship. We explore the importance of small groups in fostering spiritual growth, emphasizing the role of personal relationships and mentorship. 58:22 no Most parishes form their people in the faith, but do they truly teach individuals how to pray, help them understand and actively engage with the sacraments, and guide them in making practical, moral changes in the daily lives? Developing the habits of a disciple can be challenging, and it happens most effectively within a community where people support and challenge one another to grow as followers of Jesus. In today’s conversation, Jodi Phillips and Michelle Zuhlke join me to discuss the faith formation step of building a clear path for discipleship. We explore the importance of small groups in fostering spiritual growth, emphasizing the role of personal relationships and mentorship. [01:27] Deep Dive into Faith Formation [06:39] Mentorship and Community Impact [09:00] Education vs. Formation [17:53] Living the Faith Together [23:54] Expressions of Faith Formation [31:51] Characteristics of Effective Faith Formation [34:14] Mentorship and Shared Life [41:02] Diagnosing Faith Formation Issues [43:21] Engaging Content for Faith Formation [51:19] Evangelization Formation and Small Groups For more on the Clear Path, read the book, A Clear Path to Discipleship (https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Path-Missionary-Disciples-Parish/dp/B0CHL7DB58), or check out our “cheat-sheet” Clear Path Definitions and Phases (https://equip.archomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CP-Definitions-and-Phases-8.pdf). Also, if you were inspired by Michelle, check out Our Catholic Family (https://ourcatholicfamily.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) faith formation, missionary disciples, clear path, spiritual growth, mentorship program, Live Lent Together, Catechesis, Small groups Most parishes form their people in the faith, but do they truly teach individuals how to pray, help them understand and actively engage with the sacraments, and guide them in making practical, moral changes in the daily lives? Developing the habits of a disciple can be challenging, and it happens most effectively within a community where people support and challenge one another to grow as followers of Jesus.

In today’s conversation, Jodi Phillips and Michelle Zuhlke join me to discuss the faith formation step of building a clear path for discipleship. We explore the importance of small groups in fostering spiritual growth, emphasizing the role of personal relationships and mentorship.

[01:27] Deep Dive into Faith Formation
[06:39] Mentorship and Community Impact
[09:00] Education vs. Formation
[17:53] Living the Faith Together
[23:54] Expressions of Faith Formation
[31:51] Characteristics of Effective Faith Formation
[34:14] Mentorship and Shared Life
[41:02] Diagnosing Faith Formation Issues
[43:21] Engaging Content for Faith Formation
[51:19] Evangelization Formation and Small Groups

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, if you were inspired by Michelle, check out Our Catholic Family.

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)

]]> Most parishes form their people in the faith, but do they truly teach individuals how to pray, help them understand and actively engage with the sacraments, and guide them in making practical, moral changes in the daily lives? Developing the habits of a disciple can be challenging, and it happens most effectively within a community where people support and challenge one another to grow as followers of Jesus.

In today’s conversation, Jodi Phillips and Michelle Zuhlke join me to discuss the faith formation step of building a clear path for discipleship. We explore the importance of small groups in fostering spiritual growth, emphasizing the role of personal relationships and mentorship.

[01:27] Deep Dive into Faith Formation
[06:39] Mentorship and Community Impact
[09:00] Education vs. Formation
[17:53] Living the Faith Together
[23:54] Expressions of Faith Formation
[31:51] Characteristics of Effective Faith Formation
[34:14] Mentorship and Shared Life
[41:02] Diagnosing Faith Formation Issues
[43:21] Engaging Content for Faith Formation
[51:19] Evangelization Formation and Small Groups

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, if you were inspired by Michelle, check out Our Catholic Family.

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 116: The Power of Charisms in Evangelization: The Archdiocese of Omaha Mentorship Program https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/116 a1c7a17d-418f-4717-a0bb-bebee722a018 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Archdiocese of Omaha 116 The Power of Charisms in Evangelization: The Archdiocese of Omaha Mentorship Program full Archdiocese of Omaha What keeps you from sharing your faith with others? Not enough time, knowledge, or energy? Perhaps it’s a fear of failure? Or maybe you imagine someone who evangelizes as having a skillset that you don’t. We know Jesus wants us to “go and make disciples”, so it stands to reason that he wants us to go just as we are. Today, I talk with Kelly Peklo and Matt Keller, graduates of the Archdiocese Mentorship Program. They share their journey to understand God’s call to evangelize and how they made that call fit into their lives. They talk about learning to pray and to hear the Lord’s voice. And he wasn’t asking them to share their faith like a famous tele-evangelist or door-to-door salesman. He was calling them to use their unique strengths, to share His love with others, by simply being themselves. 54:57 no What keeps you from sharing your faith with others? Not enough time, knowledge, or energy? Perhaps it’s a fear of failure? Or maybe you imagine someone who evangelizes as having a skillset that you don’t. We know Jesus wants us to “go and make disciples”, so it stands to reason that he wants us to go just as we are. Today, I talk with Kelly Peklo and Matt Keller, graduates of the Archdiocese Mentorship Program. They share their journey to understand God’s call to evangelize and how they made that call fit into their lives. They talk about learning to pray and to hear the Lord’s voice. And he wasn’t asking them to share their faith like a famous tele-evangelist or door-to-door salesman. He was calling them to use their unique strengths, to share His love with others, by simply being themselves. In this episode, you will be encouraged to: * Cultivate a strong prayer life in order to enhance evangelization efforts. * Discern and embrace your charisms, allowing the Holy Spirit to be your guide in sharing the Gospel. * Confront fear and embrace the notion of 'fruitful failure', valuing the lessons gained from evangelization efforts. * Find peace in the understanding that outcomes are in God's hands during evangelization. Also, check out the Mentorship Program (https://archomaha.org/mentorship/)! 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) Catholic, disciple, Evangelization strategies, Charisms in Christianity, Personal prayer techniques, Faith mentorship, Christian spiritual growth, Effective evangelism methods, Relational prayer practices, Encouragement in faith journey, Discerning ministry opportunities, Holy detachment in service What keeps you from sharing your faith with others? Not enough time, knowledge, or energy? Perhaps it’s a fear of failure? Or maybe you imagine someone who evangelizes as having a skillset that you don’t. We know Jesus wants us to “go and make disciples”, so it stands to reason that he wants us to go just as we are.

Today, I talk with Kelly Peklo and Matt Keller, graduates of the Archdiocese Mentorship Program. They share their journey to understand God’s call to evangelize and how they made that call fit into their lives. They talk about learning to pray and to hear the Lord’s voice. And he wasn’t asking them to share their faith like a famous tele-evangelist or door-to-door salesman. He was calling them to use their unique strengths, to share His love with others, by simply being themselves.

In this episode, you will be encouraged to:

  • Cultivate a strong prayer life in order to enhance evangelization efforts.
  • Discern and embrace your charisms, allowing the Holy Spirit to be your guide in sharing the Gospel.
  • Confront fear and embrace the notion of 'fruitful failure', valuing the lessons gained from evangelization efforts.
  • Find peace in the understanding that outcomes are in God's hands during evangelization.

Also, check out the Mentorship Program!
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)

]]> What keeps you from sharing your faith with others? Not enough time, knowledge, or energy? Perhaps it’s a fear of failure? Or maybe you imagine someone who evangelizes as having a skillset that you don’t. We know Jesus wants us to “go and make disciples”, so it stands to reason that he wants us to go just as we are.

Today, I talk with Kelly Peklo and Matt Keller, graduates of the Archdiocese Mentorship Program. They share their journey to understand God’s call to evangelize and how they made that call fit into their lives. They talk about learning to pray and to hear the Lord’s voice. And he wasn’t asking them to share their faith like a famous tele-evangelist or door-to-door salesman. He was calling them to use their unique strengths, to share His love with others, by simply being themselves.

In this episode, you will be encouraged to:

  • Cultivate a strong prayer life in order to enhance evangelization efforts.
  • Discern and embrace your charisms, allowing the Holy Spirit to be your guide in sharing the Gospel.
  • Confront fear and embrace the notion of 'fruitful failure', valuing the lessons gained from evangelization efforts.
  • Find peace in the understanding that outcomes are in God's hands during evangelization.

Also, check out the Mentorship Program!
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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