app03 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:28:30 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Vocational Discernment” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/vocational%20discernment Tue, 28 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 Episode 212: Can you afford to say yes to God? How to fund the mission. https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/212 a1b028f8-514a-450a-9463-7a2cd5538271 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 212 Can you afford to say yes to God? How to fund the mission. full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools Can you afford to say yes to God? I know that question might make you uncomfortable—because it’s made me uncomfortable. We talk a lot about trust, about saying yes to the Lord, about living on mission… but when it comes to finances, security, and taking care of our families, it can feel like the cost is just too high. In today’s episode of The Equip Cast, I sit down with Peter Levesque Xavier to talk honestly about what happens when we stop asking, “Can I afford this?” and start asking, “Lord, do I trust You?” This conversation is about freedom, healing our relationship with money, and discovering that God is already providing a way for His mission—and your yes—to be possible. 1:05:36 no <p><strong>Can you afford to say yes to God?</strong> I know that question might make you uncomfortable—because it’s made me uncomfortable. We talk a lot about trust, about saying yes to the Lord, about living on mission… but when it comes to finances, security, and taking care of our families, it can feel like the cost is just too high. In today’s episode of The Equip Cast, I sit down with Peter Levesque Xavier to talk honestly about what happens when we stop asking, “Can I afford this?” and start asking, “Lord, do I trust You?” This conversation is about freedom, healing our relationship with money, and discovering that God is already providing a way for His mission—and your yes—to be possible.</p> <p>[02:55] Peter’s faith journey<br> [04:15] Facing support raising<br> [06:03] Providence and stewardship<br> [10:11] Trust dividends in mission<br> [13:11] Healing through partnership<br> [16:47] Economic downturn resilience<br> [19:10] Biblical roots of support<br> [22:19] Church history and laity<br> [28:11] Apostolic times today<br> [28:57] Why start Xavier Mission Fund<br> [31:49] Spotting the Need<br> [33:08] Launching Xavier Mission Fund<br> [33:55] Growth and New Partnerships<br> [35:29] Catholic Schools Vertical<br> [38:09] Fair Pay for Teachers<br> [42:25] Parish Roles and Admin Hurdles<br> [46:14] Success Stories Fight Club Catholic<br> [50:51] New Ministries and Priest Support<br> [57:50] What Church Leaders Should Know<br> [01:01:18] Call to Mission and Next Steps<br> [01:03:58] How to Connect and Closing</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://www.xaviermissionfund.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Xavier Mission Fund</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> Catholic missionary support, trusting God with finances, saying yes to God, Christian stewardship, faith and money, Catholic fundraising, mission support raising, vocational discernment, lay mission work Can you afford to say yes to God? I know that question might make you uncomfortable—because it’s made me uncomfortable. We talk a lot about trust, about saying yes to the Lord, about living on mission… but when it comes to finances, security, and taking care of our families, it can feel like the cost is just too high. In today’s episode of The Equip Cast, I sit down with Peter Levesque Xavier to talk honestly about what happens when we stop asking, “Can I afford this?” and start asking, “Lord, do I trust You?” This conversation is about freedom, healing our relationship with money, and discovering that God is already providing a way for His mission—and your yes—to be possible.

[02:55] Peter’s faith journey
[04:15] Facing support raising
[06:03] Providence and stewardship
[10:11] Trust dividends in mission
[13:11] Healing through partnership
[16:47] Economic downturn resilience
[19:10] Biblical roots of support
[22:19] Church history and laity
[28:11] Apostolic times today
[28:57] Why start Xavier Mission Fund
[31:49] Spotting the Need
[33:08] Launching Xavier Mission Fund
[33:55] Growth and New Partnerships
[35:29] Catholic Schools Vertical
[38:09] Fair Pay for Teachers
[42:25] Parish Roles and Admin Hurdles
[46:14] Success Stories Fight Club Catholic
[50:51] New Ministries and Priest Support
[57:50] What Church Leaders Should Know
[01:01:18] Call to Mission and Next Steps
[01:03:58] How to Connect and Closing

Check out Xavier Mission Fund.

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 you afford to say yes to God? I know that question might make you uncomfortable—because it’s made me uncomfortable. We talk a lot about trust, about saying yes to the Lord, about living on mission… but when it comes to finances, security, and taking care of our families, it can feel like the cost is just too high. In today’s episode of The Equip Cast, I sit down with Peter Levesque Xavier to talk honestly about what happens when we stop asking, “Can I afford this?” and start asking, “Lord, do I trust You?” This conversation is about freedom, healing our relationship with money, and discovering that God is already providing a way for His mission—and your yes—to be possible.

[02:55] Peter’s faith journey
[04:15] Facing support raising
[06:03] Providence and stewardship
[10:11] Trust dividends in mission
[13:11] Healing through partnership
[16:47] Economic downturn resilience
[19:10] Biblical roots of support
[22:19] Church history and laity
[28:11] Apostolic times today
[28:57] Why start Xavier Mission Fund
[31:49] Spotting the Need
[33:08] Launching Xavier Mission Fund
[33:55] Growth and New Partnerships
[35:29] Catholic Schools Vertical
[38:09] Fair Pay for Teachers
[42:25] Parish Roles and Admin Hurdles
[46:14] Success Stories Fight Club Catholic
[50:51] New Ministries and Priest Support
[57:50] What Church Leaders Should Know
[01:01:18] Call to Mission and Next Steps
[01:03:58] How to Connect and Closing

Check out Xavier Mission Fund.

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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