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Episode 79: The Pros and Cons of Social Media Usage In Ministry

Social media has changed over the years and it’s not what it was 5 years ago. This requires us to change and adapt to how we use social media in ministry. In this episode, John and Chris share their experience with social media and talk about the pros and cons of using it.

For more information, visit some past episode we have recorded on the topic of social media:

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Episode 78: Connecting One on One With Your Volunteers

Volunteers are an essential aspect of Church ministry and require vision, clarity, and encouragement. In this episode, Chris and John explore how to best connect and manage your volunteers in your ministry, including scheduling regular One on One’s (1:1’s).

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Episode 77: Effective Use of One on One’s

One on One’s (1:1’s) are an important and effective tool for all ministry leaders who supervise staff in their parish or Diocese and should be a standard part of management. In this episode, Chris and John explore the best practices of 1:1’s, their purpose, their structure, and why we must make 1:1’s a priority in our ministry.

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Episode 76: Christ Is Alive – A Review of Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Exhortation to Young People and to the Entire People of God

Pope Francis, Pope, Christus Vivit, Synod, Youth

In response to the 2018 synod on Young People, Faith, and Discernment, Pope Francis released a document on March 25, 2019, called “Christus Vivit” (Christ is Alive).

In this episode, Chris and John break down the main themes of the document and talk about the practical applications this document has for those of us in church leadership.

To find the document in its entirety, click here.
We also reference Episode 54 on this podcast, when we interviewed Paul Jarzembowski and Katie Prejean McGrady as they were part of the synod conversations in Rome. Check it out here.

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Episode 75: When You Disagree With Your Pastor

Chris shares about a time when he disagreed with his Pastor and what he learned from the experience. Disagreement is normal. In this episode, we explore ways in which we can have healthy disagreement with our Pastor and still work well together.

For more great insight on how to handle blame check out this video from Dr. Brené Brown: Click HERE

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Episode 74: Looking at the RCIA Through a Different Lens

In this episode, Chris and John are joined by Diana Macalintal, who is the co-founder of the Team RCIA. We talk about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and how the RCIA is more like a process versus a program. Diana also explores how what is currently happening in your parish outside of the RCIA is a vital and integral part of sacramental preparation.

You can find out more about Diana Macalintal at www.TeamRCIA.com. Check out her latest book, Your Parish is the Curriculum: RCIA in the Midst of Community.

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Episode 73: A Pastoral Response to Teens Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

We are joined by pastoral leader and counselor Roy Petitfils as we talk about how pastoral leaders in the Church can respond to young people who are hurting. In this episode, we explore how 1 in 4 young people have anxiety and share practical ways that pastoral ministers can support youth as they experience trauma.

Find out more about Roy Petitfels at https://roypetitfils.com/ and take a look at his latest book, Helping Teens With Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

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Episode 72: Harnessing the Power of Alpha in your Parish

Alpha is an international ministry that provides free resources for your parish to develop intentional opportunities to form the faith of your parishioners and invite new people into your community.

In this episode, Chris and John speak with Sarah Kaczmarek from Alpha USA to discuss the role Alpha can play in our evangelization and discipleship efforts.

To find out more about Alpha, visit www.alphausa.org.

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Episode 71: Transition of a Pastor and Your Responsibility to the Parishioners

What to do when your pastor transitions

The transition of a pastor is never easy with the parish community. As a parish leader, you have a responsibility to the parish and the transition. In this episode, Chris and John talk about how you handle yourself in front of parishioners while dealing with a pastor transition.

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Episode 70: How to Thrive in Ministry

Chris opens up and shares with John his experience of burnout in ministry and what he did to help him thrive in ministry. These tools can help each of us to thrive in ministry and avoid the danger of burn-out.

To watch the webinar he did on this topic for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, click here.

Chris also mentions the Monk Manual as a powerful tool for him. You can find out more here.

Here are the links to the books John mentioned that are challenging him to learn and grown in his ministry:

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