web01.fireside.fm Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:01:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Podcast” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/podcast Tue, 01 Apr 2025 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 19: Four Metaphors for a Clear Path of Discipleship https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/cc19 5e14c7df-7222-4b8e-8481-56fde2979efd Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Archdiocese of Omaha full Archdiocese of Omaha Have you ever thought about how discipleship is like a school, a training table, or even an operating system? Probably not—but I love a good metaphor (maybe too much!). In this episode, I share four powerful ways to think about building a clear path of discipleship as well as the importance of creating a communal context where people can grow, mature, and ultimately be sent out as missionary disciples. If you're looking for a fresh way to approach ministry—or just love a good analogy—this episode is for you. Give it a listen and let me know: What’s your favorite metaphor for discipleship? I’d love to hear your thoughts! 11:22 no Have you ever thought about how discipleship is like a school, a training table, or even an operating system? Probably not—but I love a good metaphor (maybe too much!). In this episode, I share four powerful ways to think about building a clear path of discipleship as well as the importance of creating a communal context where people can grow, mature, and ultimately be sent out as missionary disciples. If you're looking for a fresh way to approach ministry—or just love a good analogy—this episode is for you. Give it a listen and let me know: What’s your favorite metaphor for discipleship? I’d love to hear your thoughts! [01:18] Defining a Clear Path of Discipleship [03:24] Metaphor 1: Discipleship as a School [05:08] Metaphor 2: Discipleship as an Athlete's Training Table [06:49] Metaphor 3: Discipleship as a Trellis [08:11] Metaphor 4: Discipleship as an Operating System [09:59] Closing Thoughts and Prayer Don't forget to check out the clear path book (https://clearpathbook.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) discipleship, clear path of discipleship, metaphors for discipleship, faith journey, missionary disciples, ministry framework, spiritual growth, evangelization, communal faith, youth ministry, religious education, faith formation, spiritual maturity, podcast, Christian podcast, faith inspiration, church ministry Have you ever thought about how discipleship is like a school, a training table, or even an operating system? Probably not—but I love a good metaphor (maybe too much!). In this episode, I share four powerful ways to think about building a clear path of discipleship as well as the importance of creating a communal context where people can grow, mature, and ultimately be sent out as missionary disciples.

If you're looking for a fresh way to approach ministry—or just love a good analogy—this episode is for you. Give it a listen and let me know: What’s your favorite metaphor for discipleship? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

[01:18] Defining a Clear Path of Discipleship
[03:24] Metaphor 1: Discipleship as a School
[05:08] Metaphor 2: Discipleship as an Athlete's Training Table
[06:49] Metaphor 3: Discipleship as a Trellis
[08:11] Metaphor 4: Discipleship as an Operating System
[09:59] Closing Thoughts and Prayer

Don't forget to check out the clear path book!

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 thought about how discipleship is like a school, a training table, or even an operating system? Probably not—but I love a good metaphor (maybe too much!). In this episode, I share four powerful ways to think about building a clear path of discipleship as well as the importance of creating a communal context where people can grow, mature, and ultimately be sent out as missionary disciples.

If you're looking for a fresh way to approach ministry—or just love a good analogy—this episode is for you. Give it a listen and let me know: What’s your favorite metaphor for discipleship? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

[01:18] Defining a Clear Path of Discipleship
[03:24] Metaphor 1: Discipleship as a School
[05:08] Metaphor 2: Discipleship as an Athlete's Training Table
[06:49] Metaphor 3: Discipleship as a Trellis
[08:11] Metaphor 4: Discipleship as an Operating System
[09:59] Closing Thoughts and Prayer

Don't forget to check out the clear path book!

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 161: Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement with Michael Hall https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/161 7aa4fc0d-0f3a-4867-81eb-7cff60bfa89a Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Archdiocese of Omaha 161 Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement with Michael Hall full Archdiocese of Omaha Small groups are vital for parish renewal—you might even be part of one yourself. But is your small group thriving and growing, or is it feeling a bit stagnant? Do you find it challenging to reach beyond the usual participants? And most importantly, are your small groups truly helping people grow in their faith journey? Today, I chat with Michael Hall, author of Intentional Accompaniment and a seasoned leader with Catholic Christian Outreach of Canada. Michael has a wealth of experience building and sustaining healthy small group movements, and he’s here to share some of the strategies and mindsets that can transform your small group from a stagnant gathering into a dynamic, missionary force. Whether you’re leading a small group, coordinating them for your parish, or simply a passionate member of one, this conversation is full of insights that can help you breathe new life into your small group ministry and make a real impact in your community. 56:01 no Small groups are vital for parish renewal—you might even be part of one yourself. But is your small group thriving and growing, or is it feeling a bit stagnant? Do you find it challenging to reach beyond the usual participants? And most importantly, are your small groups truly helping people grow in their faith journey? Today, I chat with Michael Hall, author of Intentional Accompaniment and a seasoned leader with Catholic Christian Outreach of Canada. Michael has a wealth of experience building and sustaining healthy small group movements, and he’s here to share some of the strategies and mindsets that can transform your small group from a stagnant gathering into a dynamic, missionary force. Whether you’re leading a small group, coordinating them for your parish, or simply a passionate member of one, this conversation is full of insights that can help you breathe new life into your small group ministry and make a real impact in your community. Join us as we dive into: * practical tips to identify and nurture potential leaders * the power of adopting a missionary mindset * structural models that can help your groups grow and thrive Check out CCO (https://cco.ca/resources/)! Register (https://archdioceseofomaha.formstack.com/forms/small_group_movement) for the Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement workshop. 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) small groups, parish renewal, Michael Hall, Intentional Accompaniment, Catholic Christian Outreach, CCO, missionary mindset, small group movement, faith journey, parish ministry, small group leadership, evangelization, community building, church growth, spiritual growth, small group strategies, podcast, EquipCast, Jim Jansen, Archdiocese of Omaha, faith formation, discipleship, church community, small group dynamics, healthy small groups, small group coaching, small group multiplication Small groups are vital for parish renewal—you might even be part of one yourself. But is your small group thriving and growing, or is it feeling a bit stagnant? Do you find it challenging to reach beyond the usual participants? And most importantly, are your small groups truly helping people grow in their faith journey?

Today, I chat with Michael Hall, author of Intentional Accompaniment and a seasoned leader with Catholic Christian Outreach of Canada. Michael has a wealth of experience building and sustaining healthy small group movements, and he’s here to share some of the strategies and mindsets that can transform your small group from a stagnant gathering into a dynamic, missionary force.

Whether you’re leading a small group, coordinating them for your parish, or simply a passionate member of one, this conversation is full of insights that can help you breathe new life into your small group ministry and make a real impact in your community.

Join us as we dive into:

  • practical tips to identify and nurture potential leaders
  • the power of adopting a missionary mindset
  • structural models that can help your groups grow and thrive

Check out CCO!
Register for the Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement workshop.

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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Today, I chat with Michael Hall, author of Intentional Accompaniment and a seasoned leader with Catholic Christian Outreach of Canada. Michael has a wealth of experience building and sustaining healthy small group movements, and he’s here to share some of the strategies and mindsets that can transform your small group from a stagnant gathering into a dynamic, missionary force.

Whether you’re leading a small group, coordinating them for your parish, or simply a passionate member of one, this conversation is full of insights that can help you breathe new life into your small group ministry and make a real impact in your community.

Join us as we dive into:

  • practical tips to identify and nurture potential leaders
  • the power of adopting a missionary mindset
  • structural models that can help your groups grow and thrive

Check out CCO!
Register for the Grow a Healthy Small Group Movement workshop.

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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