web01.fireside.fm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:46:25 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Parish Involvement” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/parish%20involvement Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 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 Episode 170: How Young Adults Can Find Their Place After College https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/170 2e22ea4e-62a9-4580-8ed8-43e49e1ddb5f Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Archdiocese of Omaha 170 How Young Adults Can Find Their Place After College full Archdiocese of Omaha Can young adults find their place in a faith community after college? Young adults often face the loss of their college community and the challenge of building new connections. They tend to feel isolated and unsure of how to integrate into a parish. Overcoming this involves actively seeking out parish activities, being open to making friends across different age groups, and finding ways to serve. In this episode, we explore the unique struggles and opportunities for young adults striving to remain connected to their faith after graduation. Today’s guest, Matt Keller, shares his inspiring journey of founding Arch O Young Adults, an apostolate dedicated to helping young adults navigate these transitions. Matt offers practical advice on creating meaningful relationships, staying rooted in prayer, and trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Whether you're a young adult or someone looking to support this age group, this conversation is full of insights and encouragement. 1:00:15 no Can young adults find their place in a faith community after college? Young adults often face the loss of their college community and the challenge of building new connections. They tend to feel isolated and unsure of how to integrate into a parish. Overcoming this involves actively seeking out parish activities, being open to making friends across different age groups, and finding ways to serve. In this episode, we explore the unique struggles and opportunities for young adults striving to remain connected to their faith after graduation. Today’s guest, Matt Keller, shares his inspiring journey of founding Arch O Young Adults, an apostolate dedicated to helping young adults navigate these transitions. Matt offers practical advice on creating meaningful relationships, staying rooted in prayer, and trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Whether you're a young adult or someone looking to support this age group, this conversation is full of insights and encouragement. [02:50] The Role of Community in Faith Development [06:10] Challenges and Transitions for Young Adults [17:57] Building a Young Adult Ministry [26:19] Creating a Vision for Young Adult Engagement [31:58] Leadership Transitions and Identifying New Leaders [39:10] Engaging Young Adults in Prayer and Community [44:45] Connecting Young Adults to Their Parishes [50:59] Balancing Family Life and Ministry [54:37] Encouragement for Aspiring Leaders For more, check out archoyoungadults.org (https://www.archoyoungadults.org/) or email Matt at archoyoungadults@gmail.com (mailto:archoyoungadults@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) young adult ministry, faith community, post-college transition, ArchO Young Adults, Omaha Archdiocese, spiritual growth, mentorship, community building, grassroots movement, Catholic young adults, Holy Spirit guidance, service and charisms, young adult challenges, faith journey, parish involvement, missionary disciples, Catholic podcast Can young adults find their place in a faith community after college? Young adults often face the loss of their college community and the challenge of building new connections. They tend to feel isolated and unsure of how to integrate into a parish. Overcoming this involves actively seeking out parish activities, being open to making friends across different age groups, and finding ways to serve.

In this episode, we explore the unique struggles and opportunities for young adults striving to remain connected to their faith after graduation. Today’s guest, Matt Keller, shares his inspiring journey of founding Arch O Young Adults, an apostolate dedicated to helping young adults navigate these transitions. Matt offers practical advice on creating meaningful relationships, staying rooted in prayer, and trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Whether you're a young adult or someone looking to support this age group, this conversation is full of insights and encouragement.

[02:50] The Role of Community in Faith Development
[06:10] Challenges and Transitions for Young Adults
[17:57] Building a Young Adult Ministry
[26:19] Creating a Vision for Young Adult Engagement
[31:58] Leadership Transitions and Identifying New Leaders
[39:10] Engaging Young Adults in Prayer and Community
[44:45] Connecting Young Adults to Their Parishes
[50:59] Balancing Family Life and Ministry
[54:37] Encouragement for Aspiring Leaders

For more, check out archoyoungadults.org or email Matt at archoyoungadults@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)

]]> Can young adults find their place in a faith community after college? Young adults often face the loss of their college community and the challenge of building new connections. They tend to feel isolated and unsure of how to integrate into a parish. Overcoming this involves actively seeking out parish activities, being open to making friends across different age groups, and finding ways to serve.

In this episode, we explore the unique struggles and opportunities for young adults striving to remain connected to their faith after graduation. Today’s guest, Matt Keller, shares his inspiring journey of founding Arch O Young Adults, an apostolate dedicated to helping young adults navigate these transitions. Matt offers practical advice on creating meaningful relationships, staying rooted in prayer, and trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Whether you're a young adult or someone looking to support this age group, this conversation is full of insights and encouragement.

[02:50] The Role of Community in Faith Development
[06:10] Challenges and Transitions for Young Adults
[17:57] Building a Young Adult Ministry
[26:19] Creating a Vision for Young Adult Engagement
[31:58] Leadership Transitions and Identifying New Leaders
[39:10] Engaging Young Adults in Prayer and Community
[44:45] Connecting Young Adults to Their Parishes
[50:59] Balancing Family Life and Ministry
[54:37] Encouragement for Aspiring Leaders

For more, check out archoyoungadults.org or email Matt at archoyoungadults@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 134: How to Become a Contagious Catholic with Marcel LeJeune https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/134 34585fee-a78d-4a5c-8c2b-98a58f976e20 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 Archdiocese of Omaha 134 How to Become a Contagious Catholic with Marcel LeJeune full Archdiocese of Omaha Have you ever met a contagious Catholic? I'm not talking about cold and flu season here – I mean meeting someone whose faith is so vibrant and inspiring that it makes you want to deepen your own spiritual journey. Well, today, I had the joy of chatting with one such individual. Marcel LeJeune helped create the world’s largest campus ministry at Texas A&M, and he spills his secrets on infusing your faith with contagious enthusiasm. One of his gems from our conversation: “Your inadequacies to the task at hand that you want to accomplish are nothing in the hands of a God who is infinitely powerful. All He has is messed up, sinful, insufficient people for the task that he wants to accomplish, and He laughs at us. All He asks is us to give Him a little bit of room and a small yes, and then get out of His way. Because here's the thing. I am neither the most talented, the smartest, certainly not the best looking of any of the people that I know, even in my local community. I'm not the best evangelist. I'm not the best theologian. I'm not the best writer or speaker. I'm not the best person to have a conversation with. I'm not the best listener. I'm not best at any of those things. And yet, God can still do big things through me, and you because God is bigger than I am and bigger than you.” 1:01:14 no Have you ever met a contagious Catholic? I'm not talking about cold and flu season here – I mean meeting someone whose faith is so vibrant and inspiring that it makes you want to deepen your own spiritual journey. Well, today, I had the joy of chatting with one such individual. Marcel LeJeune helped create the world’s largest campus ministry at Texas A&M, and he spills his secrets on infusing your faith with contagious enthusiasm. One of his gems from our conversation: “Your inadequacies to the task at hand that you want to accomplish are nothing in the hands of a God who is infinitely powerful. All He has is messed up, sinful, insufficient people for the task that he wants to accomplish, and He laughs at us. All He asks is us to give Him a little bit of room and a small yes, and then get out of His way. Because here's the thing. I am neither the most talented, the smartest, certainly not the best looking of any of the people that I know, even in my local community. I'm not the best evangelist. I'm not the best theologian. I'm not the best writer or speaker. I'm not the best person to have a conversation with. I'm not the best listener. I'm not best at any of those things. And yet, God can still do big things through me and you because God is bigger than I am and bigger than you.” In today’s episode: * Delve into the crucial role of a foundational, daily prayer life for deepening your spiritual journey. * Explore how parishes serve as hubs for equipping individuals to share their faith effectively. * Be inspired by the current positive transformations within the Church, despite the challenges. Tune in and be empowered to share your faith boldly and authentically. More resources from our guest: * The Contagious Catholic: (https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-contagious-catholic-the-art-of-practical-evangelization?variant=31647922323492&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-10-16&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAiAu9yqBhBmEiwAHTx5pwIz8XaIiVFqH2GwbrQzBNLLrSgqHj1iYF3us3ClbdYAP0JNEZ9fQBoCaQgQAvD_BwE)The Art of Practical Evangelization by Marcel LeJeune * Catholic Missionary Disciples (https://catholicmissionarydisciples.com/) * Discerning Hearts (https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/dos1-fr-timothy-gallagher-discernment-of-spirits-part-1-introduction-to-the-spiritual-exercises-of-st-igantius-of-loyola/) 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 faith, evangelization, prayer life, parish involvement, spiritual journey, discipleship, Church transformation, positive impact, Christian life, contagious enthusiasm, Marcel LeJeune, faith inspiration, authentic sharing, spiritual growth, transformative power, foundational prayer, Christian community, missionary discipleship. Have you ever met a contagious Catholic? I'm not talking about cold and flu season here – I mean meeting someone whose faith is so vibrant and inspiring that it makes you want to deepen your own spiritual journey. Well, today, I had the joy of chatting with one such individual. Marcel LeJeune helped create the world’s largest campus ministry at Texas A&M, and he spills his secrets on infusing your faith with contagious enthusiasm. One of his gems from our conversation:

“Your inadequacies to the task at hand that you want to accomplish are nothing in the hands of a God who is infinitely powerful. All He has is messed up, sinful, insufficient people for the task that he wants to accomplish, and He laughs at us. All He asks is us to give Him a little bit of room and a small yes, and then get out of His way. Because here's the thing. I am neither the most talented, the smartest, certainly not the best looking of any of the people that I know, even in my local community. I'm not the best evangelist. I'm not the best theologian. I'm not the best writer or speaker. I'm not the best person to have a conversation with. I'm not the best listener. I'm not best at any of those things. And yet, God can still do big things through me and you because God is bigger than I am and bigger than you.”

In today’s episode:

  • Delve into the crucial role of a foundational, daily prayer life for deepening your spiritual journey.
  • Explore how parishes serve as hubs for equipping individuals to share their faith effectively.
  • Be inspired by the current positive transformations within the Church, despite the challenges.

Tune in and be empowered to share your faith boldly and authentically.

More resources from our guest:

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 met a contagious Catholic? I'm not talking about cold and flu season here – I mean meeting someone whose faith is so vibrant and inspiring that it makes you want to deepen your own spiritual journey. Well, today, I had the joy of chatting with one such individual. Marcel LeJeune helped create the world’s largest campus ministry at Texas A&M, and he spills his secrets on infusing your faith with contagious enthusiasm. One of his gems from our conversation:

“Your inadequacies to the task at hand that you want to accomplish are nothing in the hands of a God who is infinitely powerful. All He has is messed up, sinful, insufficient people for the task that he wants to accomplish, and He laughs at us. All He asks is us to give Him a little bit of room and a small yes, and then get out of His way. Because here's the thing. I am neither the most talented, the smartest, certainly not the best looking of any of the people that I know, even in my local community. I'm not the best evangelist. I'm not the best theologian. I'm not the best writer or speaker. I'm not the best person to have a conversation with. I'm not the best listener. I'm not best at any of those things. And yet, God can still do big things through me and you because God is bigger than I am and bigger than you.”

In today’s episode:

  • Delve into the crucial role of a foundational, daily prayer life for deepening your spiritual journey.
  • Explore how parishes serve as hubs for equipping individuals to share their faith effectively.
  • Be inspired by the current positive transformations within the Church, despite the challenges.

Tune in and be empowered to share your faith boldly and authentically.

More resources from our guest:

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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