Episode 131: Belonging: Reconnecting America’s Loneliest Generation

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of the SPringtide Research Institute as we discuss the reality of loneliness in 13 to 25-year-olds and how parishes and ministries can respond to this trend.

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Episode 126: Adapting and Creating Parish Strategies During Crisis, Part 2

In this episode, John and Chris continue our conversation about creative strategies for ministering during the Coronavirus crisis. Specifically, we share ideas to be calm and proactive, managing and leading your staff while working from home, and thinking pastoral about the needs of your parishioners.

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.

Episode 40: Serving Those Most in Need Through Pastoral Care

As part of the Church’s justice mission to serve those most in need, we have a responsibility to care for those in our community who are dealing with things in their lives that require the support of their community.

In this episode, Chris and John explore ways that churches can enhance their pastoral care ministry.