app01 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:24:19 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Relational Prayer” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/relational%20prayer Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 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, break through the grind, and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for thirty 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, break through the grind, and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for thirty 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.a.bradley@gmail.com 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 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 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 <p><strong>Can love in marriage really last?</strong><br> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>[00:13] Book - Spousal Prayer<br> [01:05] Why This Book Works<br> [02:09] Three Chapters Overview<br> [03:06] Behold Listen Repent<br> [03:36] Prayer Depth and Beauty<br> [04:34] Practical Art Prayer<br> [06:11] Love Prayer and Reality<br> [08:44] Forgiveness and Healing<br> [09:25] Appendix ARRR Method<br> [09:44] Who Should Use This<br> [10:33] Final Quote and Wrap<br> [11:29] Share Your Thoughts</p> <p>Check out the book <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/store/spousal-prayer-a-way-to-marital-happiness" rel="nofollow noopener">Spousal Prayer</a>. </p> <p>For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to <a href="https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/</a>.</p> <p>A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha<br> Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com) </p> 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 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 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 116 The Power of Charisms in Evangelization: The Archdiocese of Omaha Mentorship Program full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 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 <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In this episode, you will be encouraged to:</p> <ul> <li>Cultivate a strong prayer life in order to enhance evangelization efforts.</li> <li>Discern and embrace your charisms, allowing the Holy Spirit to be your guide in sharing the Gospel.</li> <li>Confront fear and embrace the notion of 'fruitful failure', valuing the lessons gained from evangelization efforts.</li> <li>Find peace in the understanding that outcomes are in God's hands during evangelization.</li> </ul> <p>Also, check out the <a href="https://archomaha.org/mentorship/" rel="nofollow noopener">Mentorship Program</a>!<br> For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to <a href="https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/</a>.</p> <p>A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha<br> Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com) </p> 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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