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Episode 69: Liturgy Through the Lens of Evangelization

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Episode 69: Liturgy Through the Lens of Evangelization

In this episode, Chris and John are joined by Robert Feduccia as we explore more fully the liturgy through the lens of evangelization. More specifically, we delve into liturgical music and the important role it plays in the rite and our spirituality.

We reference Sacrosanctum conilium many times, as well as Sing To the Lord written by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.
You can find out more about Robert Feduccia by following him on Twitter.

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Episode 68: Using Multi-Media Tools In 21st Century Ministry with Eric Groth and Doug Tooke

In the 21st century, your typical parishioner in the pew won’t tolerate low-quality media presentations. We expect high quality and well-produced multi-media. In turn, the beauty presented can lead to transformation and conversion.

In this episode, Chris and John interview Eric Groth and Doug Tooke to discuss why using highly quality multi-media resources is a necessary aspect of our ministry.

To find out more about Eric and Doug, visit www.ODBfilms.com.

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Episode 66: Your First Two Years in Ministry Again

Starting a new ministry job after being in a previous role in the church? Starting over is an awesome experience because of the experience you bring to the table. But, there are still things to consider as you start your first two years in ministry again.

For more on this topic, read this article from Marathon Youth Ministry.

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Episode 64: Going, Going, Gone: The Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics

In this episode, Chris and John interview Dr. Bob McCarty, project manager for the research “Going, Going, Gone.” Dr. McCarty shares with us the major findings of this study and what we as a parish might do in response to are young people living the Church.

For more details and to purchase “Going, Going, Gone,” visit  www.Catholicresearch.smp.org.

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Episode 63: Parish Success and What It Looks Like

Success is an elusive word. What does it mean, especially as it relates to parishes and our relationship with God.

In this episode, John and Chris interview Rich Curran, Executive Director of The Parish Success Group, and begin to discuss what a successful and healthy parish looks like in the 21st Century.
To find out more about The Parish Success Group, visit www.parishsuccessgroup.com.

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Episode 62: What’s Your Word for the New Year

In this special New Year’s episode of The Church Podcast, Chris and John explore the idea of naming a word for the year as a way to focus more fully on our goals and resolutions. Plus Chris, brings us into the new year in song!

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Episode 61: Embracing the “Extra” in the Ordinary Morning of Christmas

In this special Christmas episode of The Church Podcast, we change it up a bit and talk about how God took an ordinary day and made it extraordinary, as we explore more fully the humanity of Jesus.

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Episode 60: Small Groups From Scratch, Part 5

As we conclude our series on Small Groups from Scratch, in part 5 we tackle the question of how we grow and scale our small group ministry to the next level. In this episode, we explore the idea of looking at the discipleship path for your parishioners, creating a structure that best allows for you and your leaders to grow, and being okay with losing control.

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