app03 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:14:14 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Parish Vitality” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/parish%20vitality Tue, 10 Nov 2026 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 and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for forty 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 and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for forty 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@everydayevangelization.org 224: Lead with Virtue | Shanon Stallard https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/224 424126f9-01e3-4810-9236-59d65e2d3f6b Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 224 Lead with Virtue | Shanon Stallard full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools What if your greatest leadership gift is actually what’s burning out your team? Jim Jansen and leadership coach Shanon Stallard break down why overplaying natural strengths backfires in ministry—and how versatile virtue changes everything. 59:19 no <p>Ever feel like you’re giving everything to your ministry, but the more you lean on your strengths, the more frustrated your team becomes? Today, I sit down with former military officer, triathlete, and executive coach Shanon Stallard to unpack the hidden trap of overplaying our natural gifts when our people actually need something different. We dive into why true pastoral leadership isn't about rigid control, but cultivating the versatile virtue and self-awareness needed to love and lead well.</p> <h5>Episode Timeline:</h5> <p>00:00 - Introduction<br> 01:59 - Seasons, time zones, and summer Christmases down under<br> 05:40 - From farm boy to army officer and pro triathlete<br> 11:23 - When your sport breaks you: the crucible of self-leadership<br> 13:57 - What church leaders can learn from the military<br> 18:15 - The great man trap and why we need versatile leadership<br> 21:30 - Putting down the hammer when what you really need is a saw<br> 25:35 - Priests as generals and technicians: the challenge of leading volunteers<br> 29:59 - The four skill domains every parish leader must navigate<br> 33:54 - The leadership exercise: diagnosing your best and worst bosses<br> 37:51 - Stepping into the gap when you feel completely unequipped<br> 43:25 - Lead with Virtue: forming character when secular culture presses in<br> 47:13 - Identity versus reputation: the blind spot of overplayed gifts<br> 52:10 - Three ways to build real self-awareness<br> 54:58 - The power of three simple words: tell me more<br> 57:21 - Wrapping up and leaning into grace</p> <h5>Resources Mentioned</h5> <ul> <li><a href="https://leadwithvirtue.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Lead with Virtue</a></li> <li><a href="https://petrosleadership.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Petros Leadership</a></li> </ul> <hr> <h4>Our Trusted Partners</h4> <p><a href="https://www.fflcm.org/pathways" rel="nofollow noopener">Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries</a> (FFLCM) helps Catholic parishes and dioceses transform fragmented faith formation into an integrated, family-centered pathway of lifelong discipleship. Through the Pathways Formation suite, practical resources, leader formation, and ongoing accompaniment, they equip leaders to engage families, build sustainable teams, and cultivate faith that is lived at church and at home.</p> <p><a href="https://alphausa.org/catholic" rel="nofollow noopener">Alpha USA</a> is a series of interactive sessions where people can have an open and honest faith conversation, without the pressure of having all of the answers. Alpha creates a space for all people to explore questions of faith, life, and meaning.</p> <h5>⭐️ Enjoying the Show?</h5> <p>If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!</p> <h5>Connect &amp; Take the Next Step:</h5> <ul> <li> <strong>Grab Your Free Tools:</strong> Get the playbook that actually changes lives at <a href="https://EverydayEvangelization.org" rel="nofollow noopener">EverydayEvangelization.org</a>. </li> <li> <strong>Bring This to Your Parish:</strong> Discover strategic training and accompaniment at <a href="https://EverydayEvangelization.org/anchor-consulting/" rel="nofollow noopener">Anchor Consulting</a>.</li> <li> <strong>Read the Book:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Path-Missionary-Disciples-Parish/dp/B0CHL7DB58" rel="nofollow noopener">Order your copy</a> of <em>A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish</em>.</li> </ul> <p><em>The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.</em></p> <hr> <p>Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.</p> Catholic,evangelization,discipleship,ministry,parish renewal,church leadership,diocesan,Jim Jansen,Anchor Consulting,Clear Path,The EquipCast,everyday evangelization,faith formation ideas,pastoral planning,missionary discipleship,Catholic ministry tools,parish accompaniment,diocesan directors,chancery support,church revitalization,church growth,ministry burnout,volunteer recruitment,small group ministry,OCIA,Catholic leadership resources,family faith formation,new evangelization,parish revitalization,evangelization strategy Ever feel like you’re giving everything to your ministry, but the more you lean on your strengths, the more frustrated your team becomes? Today, I sit down with former military officer, triathlete, and executive coach Shanon Stallard to unpack the hidden trap of overplaying our natural gifts when our people actually need something different. We dive into why true pastoral leadership isn't about rigid control, but cultivating the versatile virtue and self-awareness needed to love and lead well.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Introduction
01:59 - Seasons, time zones, and summer Christmases down under
05:40 - From farm boy to army officer and pro triathlete
11:23 - When your sport breaks you: the crucible of self-leadership
13:57 - What church leaders can learn from the military
18:15 - The great man trap and why we need versatile leadership
21:30 - Putting down the hammer when what you really need is a saw
25:35 - Priests as generals and technicians: the challenge of leading volunteers
29:59 - The four skill domains every parish leader must navigate
33:54 - The leadership exercise: diagnosing your best and worst bosses
37:51 - Stepping into the gap when you feel completely unequipped
43:25 - Lead with Virtue: forming character when secular culture presses in
47:13 - Identity versus reputation: the blind spot of overplayed gifts
52:10 - Three ways to build real self-awareness
54:58 - The power of three simple words: tell me more
57:21 - Wrapping up and leaning into grace

Resources Mentioned

Our Trusted Partners

Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries (FFLCM) helps Catholic parishes and dioceses transform fragmented faith formation into an integrated, family-centered pathway of lifelong discipleship. Through the Pathways Formation suite, practical resources, leader formation, and ongoing accompaniment, they equip leaders to engage families, build sustainable teams, and cultivate faith that is lived at church and at home.

Alpha USA is a series of interactive sessions where people can have an open and honest faith conversation, without the pressure of having all of the answers. Alpha creates a space for all people to explore questions of faith, life, and meaning.

⭐️ Enjoying the Show?

If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!

Connect & Take the Next Step:
  • Grab Your Free Tools: Get the playbook that actually changes lives at EverydayEvangelization.org.
  • Bring This to Your Parish: Discover strategic training and accompaniment at Anchor Consulting.
  • Read the Book: Order your copy of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish.

The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.

Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.

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Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Introduction
01:59 - Seasons, time zones, and summer Christmases down under
05:40 - From farm boy to army officer and pro triathlete
11:23 - When your sport breaks you: the crucible of self-leadership
13:57 - What church leaders can learn from the military
18:15 - The great man trap and why we need versatile leadership
21:30 - Putting down the hammer when what you really need is a saw
25:35 - Priests as generals and technicians: the challenge of leading volunteers
29:59 - The four skill domains every parish leader must navigate
33:54 - The leadership exercise: diagnosing your best and worst bosses
37:51 - Stepping into the gap when you feel completely unequipped
43:25 - Lead with Virtue: forming character when secular culture presses in
47:13 - Identity versus reputation: the blind spot of overplayed gifts
52:10 - Three ways to build real self-awareness
54:58 - The power of three simple words: tell me more
57:21 - Wrapping up and leaning into grace

Resources Mentioned

Our Trusted Partners

Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries (FFLCM) helps Catholic parishes and dioceses transform fragmented faith formation into an integrated, family-centered pathway of lifelong discipleship. Through the Pathways Formation suite, practical resources, leader formation, and ongoing accompaniment, they equip leaders to engage families, build sustainable teams, and cultivate faith that is lived at church and at home.

Alpha USA is a series of interactive sessions where people can have an open and honest faith conversation, without the pressure of having all of the answers. Alpha creates a space for all people to explore questions of faith, life, and meaning.

⭐️ Enjoying the Show?

If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!

Connect & Take the Next Step:
  • Grab Your Free Tools: Get the playbook that actually changes lives at EverydayEvangelization.org.
  • Bring This to Your Parish: Discover strategic training and accompaniment at Anchor Consulting.
  • Read the Book: Order your copy of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish.

The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.

Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.

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