Best Gospel Mission Project Church Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Carroll, the Catholic Talent Project 28:25

1d ago28:25

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This week, Miriam is joined by Tom Carroll, who serves as the president and founder of the Catholic Talent Project, which is dedicated to the mission of cultivating faithful witnesses to serve in Catholic schools across America. Learn more here: catholictalentproject.org Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this sh…

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Episode 160: When to Listen and When to Advise: Lessons from a Live Coaching Conversation 47:54

3d ago47:54

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Have you ever been asked for help but then felt like you were just giving unwanted advice? It’s tough to know how to make your words count. On my team, we use an approach called coaching that focuses on active listening to really support and empower the clergy and lay leaders we work with. We’ve also found that this method can make you a better fri…

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100 Best Practices of Missions Mobilization 44:53

4d ago44:53

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To celebrate our 100th episode of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, we are giving you 100 best practices of mobilization! Join mobilization experts, Katy White, Mark Stebbins, Chelsea Christopher, and host Dave Jacob as they unpack these practical tips for missions mobilizers.By Dave Jacob

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Susan Windley-Daoust, Part Two 27:31

9d ago27:31

27:31

This week, Miriam continues her conversation with Susan Windley-Daoust, founder of the Mark 5:19 Project, which seeks to help parishes live out the call to share the gospel, grow in discipleship, and invite the world to encounter Jesus Christ. Learn more at mark519project.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find t…

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Episode 159: Why Setting Boundaries Matters to Your Ministry 49:52

10d ago49:52

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Is it okay to set boundaries in ministry work? How do we balance being “all things to all people” (1 Cor 9:22) with the need for personal limits? Today’s guest believes that not only is it okay to establish boundaries—it’s essential. Join me as I sit down with John Gencarelli, Director of Youth and Adult Evangelization at St. Phillip Neri-Blessed S…

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Susan Windley-Daoust 27:31

16d ago27:31

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This week, Miriam is joined by Susan Windley-Daoust, founder of the Mark 5:19 Project, which seeks to help parishes live out the call to share the gospel, grow in discipleship, and invite the world to encounter Jesus Christ. Learn more at mark519project.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the fre…

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Episode 158: Turn Fatigue into Flourishing: Reignite Your Passion for Evangelization with Fr. John Riccardo 55:39

18d ago55:39

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Do you find it hard to maintain enthusiasm for evangelization? You’re not alone. Many of us in ministry face moments of profound fatigue and discouragement. But let me share something with you: the key to reigniting that passion lies in rediscovering the love and hope gifted by God which first called us to this mission. Today, I bring you the wisdo…

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Taylor Kemp, Symbolon 29:00

23d ago29:00

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This week, Taylor Kemp returns to the show to discuss the new Symbolon series, which explores the unity, beauty, and vitality of the Church through the heroic faith of everyday Catholic communities. Taylor is a former professional soccer player and now serves as Vice President of Content at the Augustine Institute. Learn more at augustineinstitute.…

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Episode 157: Trade Perfection for God’s Plan: A Conversation with Colleen Carol Campbell 53:21

26d ago53:21

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by trying to be perfect? I mean, Jesus did tell us to “be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt. 5:48), and Paul certainly took this seriously as he gladly “spent and consumed himself for souls” (2 Cor 12:15). But sometimes, I think the pursuit of perfection leaves behind God’s plan for our lives. In fact, liv…

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Episode 156: The Culture Project: How to Talk to Teens about Sex and Identity 50:11

1M ago50:11

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Theology of the Body has the power to deeply impact how we approach sexual identity and self-worth. As a father, I understand how tough it can be to navigate these complex topics with today’s youth. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to two amazing missionaries, Marshall and Reese, from The Culture Project. In this episode, they share their pe…

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Seven Tips from Gen Z Mobilizers 49:50

1M ago49:50

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Do you want to mobilize the younger generations? Are you finding it difficult to relate to Gen Z? Today, we’re talking with 4 Gen Z mobilizers who work for World Gospel Mission, a non-denominational missions agency based in Marion, Indiana. These 4 mobilizers: Madeline, Andy, Kaeley, and Kenzie work to not only mobilize Gen Z, they are Gen Zers the…

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Nathan Crankfield, Seeking Excellence 27:55

1M ago27:55

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This week, Miriam is joined by Nathan Crankfield, who serves as a Senior Partnership Executive at Hallow and hosts the "Seeking Excellence" podcast. Learn more about Nathan's podcast and mission at nathancrankfield.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a rad…

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Social Media Discipleship 27:15

1M ago27:15

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Drawing from Scripture, songs, and Church documents, Miriam offers a reflection on the gifts and challenges of striving to live as missionary disciples on today's social media sites. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and mo…

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Strategies to Mobilize Latinos with Moses Saldivar 48:47

2M ago48:47

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We all know that a diverse missions force is the best missions force. Listen to this episode as host Dave Jacob talks with Moses Saldivar, the Director of Engagement for US Latino Churches at Frontiers. Moses shares his story as well as several challenges and strategies to help you mobilize more Latino missionaries. Here are the specific questions …

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Tricia Bølle, Part Two 28:00

2M ago28:00

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This week, Miriam continues her conversation with Tricia Bølle, who is the founder and mission director of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society, which is devoted to bringing the love of Christ to non-Christians and providing faith formation for those already baptized to form loving faith communities of intentional disciples. Learn more at …

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Tricia Bølle, Part One 27:28

2M ago27:28

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This week, Miriam is joined by Tricia Bølle, who is the founder and mission director of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society, which is devoted to bringing the love of Christ to non-Christians and providing faith formation for those already baptized to form loving faith communities of intentional disciples empowered by the Holy Spirit and d…

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Dr. Michel Therrien 27:09

2M ago27:09

27:09

This week, Miriam is joined by Dr. Michel Therrien, founder and president of Preambula Group, which provides guided spiritual experiences that help you encounter Jesus, discover your deepest identity, and become His mission to the world. Learn more at preambula.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on…

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Zacchaeus 28:33

3M ago28:33

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This week, Miriam turns to the familiar story of Zacchaeus, from the Gospel of Luke, to help reflect on the transformative power of encountering Jesus. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Discover more about Miriam …

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Episode 155: ChristLife: How to Make Disciples and Change Lives 56:11

3M ago56:11

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Have you ever had a moment that completely turned your life around? In a heartfelt conversation with Dave Nodar, founder of ChristLife, he opened up about that pivotal moment when Jesus’ love washed over him, sparking a deep, personal transformation and setting him ablaze with the desire to spread the Good News. Together, we dive deep into why evan…

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The Evangelizing Power of Beauty 28:17

3M ago28:17

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This week, Miriam offers a reflection on her own experience of the evangelizing power of beauty in creation, and how that opened a door to an encounter with God years later. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Disco…

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Episode 154: Alpha in the Catholic Context 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

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How would you transform your parish if you had a proven strategy to reignite faith and build a vibrant community? Today, I’m excited to share a piece of that strategy with you—a way to create a sense of belonging before we expect people to believe or behave like us. It’s all about fostering a communal approach to faith, where everyone feels include…

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The Value of Using Education to Mobilize with Yvonne Huneycutt 49:33

3M ago49:33

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There are two things every good mobilizer does: inspires and educates. In today’s episode, Yvonne Huneycutt, an instructor and trainer for the Perspectives course, unpacks a little history of the missions movement showing how using education mobilizes others. Yvonne and host Dave Jacob discuss her newly-released book, Propelled by Hope: The Story o…

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Leah Jacobson 28:59

3M ago28:59

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This week, Miriam is joined by Leah Jacobson, who oversees the first ever Master of Arts in Catholic Women's and Gender Studies degree as the Program Coordinator for the Nesti Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Learn more at catholicgenderstudies.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast plat…

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Episode 153: The Clear Path to Discipleship in a Rural Context 52:51

3M ago52:51

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Did you know that on average, there’s only one priest for every 2,000 parishioners in our archdiocese? With such a large group to guide, you might wonder how it could be possible for parish leaders to help their people grow in discipleship and move towards sainthood. The Clear Path framework is key to success, but the challenge is greater in our ru…

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Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB - Part Two 27:37

4M ago27:37

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This week, Miriam continues her conversation with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, who shares about his new book called The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass: A Guide for Encountering Christ in the Liturgy. Learn more at fatherboniface.org/wordpresshome/ Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mar…

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Episode 152: Sanctify the Ordinary with Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, Chance and Lora Unger 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Have you ever heard the universal call to holiness, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” and instead of feeling inspired, felt discouraged? Holiness is hard, especially when we strive for it alone. When we rely solely on our own strengths, we often fail. But when we pursue holiness within the Body of Christ, leaning on both our communi…

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Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB 29:13

4M ago29:13

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This week, Miriam is joined by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, who is a Benedictine monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey. In this first part of the interview, Fr. Boniface shares how he moved from a secular background to Jesus and ultimately to the monastery. Learn more at www.fatherboniface.org/wordpresshome/ Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite po…

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Episode 151: How to Effectively Share the Gospel of Life With Women 50:13

4M ago50:13

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As we approach the 2nd anniversary of the repeal of Roe v. Wade, the debate about abortion continues to divide us. Have you noticed, maybe even in your own conversations, that traditional pro-life messaging about the baby just isn't hitting home? What if I told you that by understanding the deep emotional and psychological needs of women considerin…

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Episode 150: How to Reach One More: Equipping Disciples for Mission Alongside Our Protestant Brothers 49:32

4M ago49:32

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Is it hard to talk about Jesus with the people in your life? As Christians, we believe that spreading the good news of Jesus is essential to our faith, but sometimes, finding the courage or freedom to do so feels insurmountable. But guess what? There is an awesome program created by Christ Community Church, called Reach One More, and it turns big b…

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Five Joshua Project Tools to Help You Mobilize with Chris Clayman 33:37

4M ago33:37

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If you’re looking for people group data to help you mobilize, this episode is for you! Chris Clayman, Executive Director for Joshua Project, joins us today to give us all the details on how we can use the free tools on their website to help us educate and inspire God’s people. You’ll learn about the people group profiles and lists, the Unreached of…

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Episode 149: Find Jesus Among the Marginalized: A Conversation with Jill Lynch 54:29

4M ago54:29

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Why do you help the poor? In a culture where lending a hand to those in need is often seen as a noble thing to do, it's crucial for us as Christians to understand the deeper motivation behind our actions. As believers, we serve the poor out of love—a love that sees Jesus in the faces of those in need. To delve into this profound aspect of service, …

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Episode 148: How to Recognize Sacred Moments: A Conversation with Archbishop Lucas 42:34

5M ago42:34

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Wouldn’t it be nice if God performed some undeniable miracle and every person in the world converted? The reality is…he did. Jesus performed numerous miracles, and people still walked away from him (John 6). So, we must look to the ordinary moments. Moments with coworkers, family members, new acquaintances, and friends that may seem mundane at firs…

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Phase 5: Alignment - How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship 43:49

5M ago43:49

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What do you do with ministries that existed before the clear path? By the time you see the fruit of changed lives in your parish, it’s likely that you will ask how you can help your non-clear path ministries serve the community’s mission and goal to make disciples. In this fifth episode of the series How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship, Nicol…

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Phase 6: Expansion - How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship 45:38

5M ago45:38

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Now that we’ve built a clear path, how do we make sure is survives? What comes next? In this sixth and final episode of the series How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship, Jenny Wiswell and Fr. Marcus Knecht from St. Gerald discuss the phase of expansion. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and responding to the diverse needs of parishio…

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Phase 4: Communication - How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship 40:39

5M ago40:39

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Once you have a clear path built, how do you communicate it to your parishioners? Often, our parishioners are living in the new reality of the clear path, but they don’t yet see the big picture vision for evangelization. In this fourth episode of the series How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship, Jake Olson and Fr. James Keiter from Our Catholic…

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Phase 3: Implementation - How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship 38:12

5M ago38:12

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Now that you have a plan to transform your parish, how do you get started? Implementing the Clear Path to Discipleship can feel daunting when you start to understand the scope of the change that is necessary. In this third episode of the series How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship, Jonathan Sanchez-Hidalgo, Director of Evangelization and Disci…

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Mobilizing All Ethnicities to Engage the Unreached with Morgan Davis 25:46

5M ago25:46

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Do you want to mobilize a more diverse missions force, but don’t know where to start? Listen in today as host Dave Jacob interviews Morgan Davis. Morgan is a Formation and Network Engagement Strategist with unfoldingWord and Director of Missions for Northwest Baptist Church. She gives practical insights to help mobilize all ethnicities to engage th…

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Phase 2: Discernment – How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship 42:46

5M ago42:46

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What does the Lord say about the plans you have for your parish? As you seek renewal for your parish community, are you intentionally asking for the Lord’s input? While many of us are prayerful individuals, praying collectively with a team about the strategy for becoming mission-oriented probably feels like uncharted territory. However, if we want …

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Phase 1: Assessment – How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship 43:09

5M ago43:09

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Does your parish’s current list of ministries help your people evangelize? It’s likely the answer is no. Most parish ministries were built during a time where people flocked to church. But the culture has changed, and our ministries need to as well. So today, I bring you the first episode in the series How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship. Rac…

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Trailer: How to Build a Clear Path to Discipleship 2:41

5M ago2:41

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Imagine if your parish provided a place for you to build relationships of trust with nonbelievers. Or if it had a ministry that proclaimed the Gospel and fostered conversions. What if your parish taught you how to evangelize and it gave you a space to celebrate and commiserate with others trying to do the same? Around here, we’d say that parish had…

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Coach's Corner 14: How the Eucharist Breaks You 4:47

6M ago4:47

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If you allow it to, the Eucharist can break you. “But, Jim, why would I want that? Sounds awful.” We all know that the Eucharist is transformative because it unifies us to Christ and his body. But if we truly enter into that Pascal Mystery, it means we also can be “broken and shared” with the world. Join me for this Coach’s Corner where I take a sh…

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Dr. Bronwen McShea 28:44

6M ago28:44

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This week, Miriam is joined by Dr. Bronwen McShea, who is a historian based in New York City, and currently teaches for the Augustine Institute. Her latest book, "Women of the Church", explores the stories of many women who have played important roles in shaping the course of Catholic history and culture. Learn more at catholic.market/books/what-ev…

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Coach's Corner 13: How to Pray When You Are Angry 9:50

6M ago9:50

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Have you ever avoided prayer because you were angry with God? I get it. Wrestling with our emotions, especially anger, in our relationship with the divine can feel overwhelming. But here's the thing: God can handle our raw, unfiltered emotions. Today, I'm diving into a topic that hits close to home: expressing anger to God while keeping our faith i…

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Maria Bain, founder of JMJ Press 27:58

6M ago27:58

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This week, Miriam is joined by Maria J. Bain, who founded JMJ Press, which seeks to create and publish inspirational works of art and literature that give glory to God and ignite a passion and desire for holiness. Learn more at www.jmjpress.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary M…

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Episode 141: Unity & Mission: Exploring Catholic and Protestant Perspectives 1:00:04

6M ago1:00:04

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Is unity between Catholics and Protestants really possible? Just imagine the incredible things we could accomplish if we could learn to collaborate. We could address social issues, promote justice, and serve those in need, all while spreading the message of God's love through evangelization. It's an exciting thought, isn't it? But, of course, in or…

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Helping Others Discern Calling with Katy White 37:09

6M ago37:09

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Grab a note pad because you’ll want to take notes on this one! One of the most important roles of a missions mobilizer is helping others navigate their calling. But how can we best do this? Tune in today as Katy White, Vice President of Goer Experience with Go Corps and co-author of the book, Mobilizing Gen Z, shares some tips and best practices wi…

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Episode 140: Neighbors In Need: How to Leverage the Resources and Compassion Within Your Local Community 53:28

7M ago53:28

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Did you know that only 8% of the people in our church pews can claim that they know the names of their 8 closest neighbors? As Christians, we aught to be on the front lines of the fight against what the Surgeon General calls and “epidemic of loneliness”. Omaha itself, with all its strengths, grapples with mental health issues, people feeling isolat…

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Deanne Miller, co-founder of Soulcore 27:56

7M ago27:56

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This week, Miriam is joined by Deanne Miller, who co-founded Soulcore, which is a Catholic fitness apostolate focused on the integration of soul and body, while offering an invitation to discover the beauty of the Rosary. Learn more at soulcore.com Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mar…

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Coach's Corner 12: Renewing Our Church Through Communal Repentance 7:46

7M ago7:46

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Have you ever found yourself saying sorry for something you didn't actually do? Like when your kid makes a mess in a store, or your team had to run extra laps in high school because of one teammate's mistake? The concept of taking collective responsibility isn’t foreign to us, but sometimes, we struggle with the idea of personally owning up to the …

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Episode 139: Fruitful Evangelization: How Love Leads to Conversion with Dan Burke 53:46

7M ago53:46

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**Love builds a bridge over which truth can pass **How well do you love your neighbor? Love has this amazing power to change hearts and bring people closer to Jesus. Genuine love, expressed through compassionate actions and selfless service, has the ability to break down barriers, dissolve fear, and inspire individuals to open their hearts to the m…

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