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WE’RE HIRING A FULL-TIME RECRUITER Ablaze Ministries was created to transform parishes through dynamic youth ministry. We do this by forming youth ministers and providing consistent world-class youth ministry. One of the biggest ways we do that is finding people who are passionate about youth ministry and placing them...
Bruce :Lee, Master Evangelist w////ith Jared Zimmerer Jared Zimmerer from Word on Fire Catholic Ministries joins the show to share how Bruce Lee was a master evangelist and what we can learn from his methods to better invite people into a life of faith. There are distinctions made between...
Cast a Smaller Net The Great Commission can be daunting. We know that we are called to make disciples of all people and often cast our nets so wide to catch them all that it doesn’t catch many. It’s not working. Chris and Matt talk through aiming our shots...
The Crisis of Innovation in the Church The guys are joined by Jason Shanks from Our Sunday Visitor Innovation to talk about their efforts in innovation in how we do ministry. They are answering the call of the New Evangelization and want to help you in that endeavor as...
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission Part 2 The guys continue the conversation from last week on switching from operating like we are in Christendom to the new Apostolic Age. This week is all the practicals! If you missed last week, take a few minutes to go back and listen....
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission Part 1 The guys found a new book and are REALLY diggin’ it! They’re putting it in the category of “must read” for ministry leaders. Tune in to part 1 of this discussion on moving from Christendom to the new Apostolic Age. Watch the episode...
Interview with Laura Sobiech: Mother of Zach who’s life inspired the new Disney+ movie “Clouds” Matt and Chris had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Sobiech. She is the mother of Zach who’s life and example while battling cancer inspired the world. The movie “Clouds” based on his life...
Key Changes for the Post Quarantine Church Matt and Chris discuss a new book by Thom Rainer about how we can be best equipped and prepared to thrive post-quarantine in our ministries. Have you started thinking ahead for how you might approach this? Find “The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges...
The Art of Play in Ministry with Tony Vasinda Tony Vasinda, ministry leader and founder of Catholic Balm Co, joins the guys to discuss the art of play in ministry. Going beyond just games, they share best practices in bringing joy and a new way of learning through playful actions...
Inside Out Chris & Matt discuss situations where you find yourself unsatisfied with how something is going in your local parish. How should you respond? Do your own thing? Try and fix it? The guys share about how to address the situation with wisdom and prudence. Make sure to catch...