To celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, check out this episode where Dan & Justin discuss how consecrating their work and lives to the Blessed Virgin Mary made a difference. The book they used can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Days-Morning-Glory-Do-Yourself/dp/1596142448/Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Mar 25, 2021•18 min
In this episode, we're joined by the one and only Brandon Vogt! We discuss the history of evangelization by the Church on the Internet, some do's and don'ts when engaging with others in religious conversations online, and some concepts from our book, for which he wrote the foreword. A must-listen for anyone involved in digital evangelization!Brandon Vogt is the Senior Content Director at Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Catholic Ministries (https://www.wordonfire.org). He’s the autho...
Mar 22, 2021•38 min
A lively conversation with Catholic evangelist Michael Gormley, a.k.a. "Gomer!" We talk about everything from airplane evangelization to parish missions to bad coffee. Join us for some fun, laughter, and challenging words for any Catholic trying to spread the Gospel. Michael has been leading evangelization and ministry efforts for the past 10 years, both as a full-time parish staff member and as a speaker and consultant for parishes, dioceses, and Catholic campus ministries. He has his ...
Mar 15, 2021•49 min
Ever asked yourself where all the young people are? Dan & Justin sit down with Pete Burak to discuss the blessings and challenges of reaching out to young adults. Pete is the director of id, the young adult outreach of Renewal Ministries. He is a 2010 graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, and has a Master’s Degree in Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. Pete is a frequent speaker on discipleship and evangelization, and he is the co-director of Pine ...
Mar 08, 2021•37 min
Marriages have the power to change the world. Ryan and his wife Mary-Rose co-founded an internationally-successful Marriage Prep Renewal Ministry called "Witness to Love" that has taken the church by storm, growing across the country and overseas. Hear about it in this interview, and visit their website to learn more and see how you can help bring it to your area: https://www.witnesstolove.orgBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Con...
Mar 01, 2021•28 min
A fascinating conversation with Catholic author & illustrator Fabiola Garza. Hear about how God can use art to reach people, how He used art to reach her, and what it was like creating a successful children's book on the life of Saint John Paul II. Fabiola is a Character Artist at Disney Creative group in Orlando, FL. During her career she has had the pleasure of working on The Little Golden Book for Pixar’s Coco and designing the beloved turtle, Olu Mei for Disney’s Aulani Resort. She is...
Feb 22, 2021•39 min
Hear how Amanda has led people and organizations towards Christ over the years. Amanda believes there is no time more valuable than time spent strengthening relationships with Jesus Christ. She has worked in a variety of ministry settings including Campus Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, Marriage Preparation, and Missions. She studied psychology at Samford University and proceeded to earn her Master's Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, New Orleans. As a wife and mother, she als...
Feb 01, 2021•29 min
Hear from the Bulmans about a young adult ministry they launched out of their home, and how you can launch a ministry out of your own home too! Jason is a candidate for the diaconate and Rachel is a Catholic writer who has written for Word on Fire and Our Sunday Visitor. Follow Rachel on:Instagram: @rachelbulmanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelbulman/Twitter: @rachelbulmanBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at ...
Jan 25, 2021•34 min
Dan & Justin are joined by Catholic speaker and author Matt Regitz, who serves as a leadership coach to parishes and dioceses through Divine Renovation. Matt shares his journey into evangelization, and how he and his wife have served in a variety of ways together, including writing a children's book and helping parents who have experienced loss. Check out their book here: Becket Wants to Be a Priest - Stephanie E Regit, Matthew C Regitz, Paul Latino : PaulistPressBeing & Making Discip...
Jan 18, 2021•35 min
How do you know when to give up on a ministry? Or when to keep pushing forward to help it be successful? In this episode, Dan & Justin discuss an original framework from their book that helps with these questions - The Ministry Life Cycle.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Jan 11, 2021•25 min
Ever been a part of a team that didn't have a sense of direction, or function as well as it could have? It likely didn't have a team charter. In this episode, Dan & Justin walk through how to create a simple team charter, that will help your team stay focused and build a strong culture.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Jan 04, 2021•28 min
Ever struggle coming up with a plan for your ministry? Dan & Justin walk through the essential pieces for a successful ministry plan. Just 5 easy steps to make sure your ministry is headed in the right direction! Works for any ministry, to any people, anywhere.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Dec 28, 2020•24 min
Starting a new ministry can be tough, but the 5 Ws are here to help! Dan & Justin walk through this tool to use when getting a new ministry off the ground, or when you want to make sure an active one is on track! Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Dec 17, 2020•29 min
Oftentimes in ministry we can get STUCK by over-analyzing and over-thinking what we want to accomplish and how to go about doing it. This episode is all about embracing the answer to that process: The Iterative Model. By planning, implementing, then learning - and repeating this cycle - we can start small and grow ministries that are effective and sustainable.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdiscipl...
Dec 14, 2020•22 min
Writing a book was quite an adventure! In this episode, Dan & Justin walk you through every step of the process - from meeting each other for the first time, to the writing process to figuring out how to self-publish. A great listen for anyone interested in writing themselves, or those curious about Dan & Justin's book "Go! Make Disciples" available on Amazon Dec 8, 2020; a book about how to implement ministries that get results, with implementation frameworks, best practices, and thi...
Dec 07, 2020•33 min
If there is a single best practice for the Church to borrow from business, it's customer experience. From the colors on a sign to what you smell when you walk in the door, companies do everything they can to build the type of experience that will keep you coming back. We can do this too, and we call it a Flock Experience (FX) mentality. Join us as we discuss how to lock in on your target flock, and build the right experiences that will make them a member for life. Being & Making Disc...
Nov 30, 2020•27 min
How do you grow a ministry? How do you develop deep relationships within a ministry? In this episode, Dan & Justin discuss a framework they call the "Discipleship Funnel," a helpful lens to use when thinking about outreaches and going from a wide net, to deep relationships.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Nov 23, 2020•28 min
Ok, so you know you want to share the Gospel, but where do you get started? We list the top four books that new missionary disciples should grab to learn the basics of evangelization, accompaniment, and discipleship. These include classics from the wider Christian world, as well as two future classics from the Catholic new evangelization movement. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmai...
Nov 16, 2020•29 min
Ministry is the grand adventure we are all called to as Catholics. In this episode, Dan & Justin share some of their favorite stories from ministry where they laughed, cried and all of the above. Listen in for a great reminder of what an adventure it is to serve Our Lord!Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Nov 09, 2020•25 min
Building a strong culture will help you win. A strong culture will bond your team close, make for an enjoyable environment, and keep you focused on what really matters: making disciples for the Lord! Dan and Justin discuss the components that make up culture and share how to start building the culture you want to work in. The great news is that Catholics already use and understand so many of these things that it will be natural for you. Things like symbols, stories of our heroes, the saints, ...
Nov 02, 2020•27 min
One area where ministries often fall short is having adequate and effective marketing. In this episode, Dan & Justin discuss some basic marketing principles that are helpful for ministry, such as:1. The 4 Ps of Marketing2. Understanding your target audience3. PositioningBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Oct 26, 2020•22 min
"Ok, ok, I know I need to share the message of Jesus, but how?" We've got you covered! The USCCB published five strategies for developing a missionary culture: take advantage of the appeal of justice, embrace our missionary identity, lead with beauty, rediscover the rich intellectual tradition of the Church, and take advantage of the new media! Personally or corporately, these strategies will foster lively conversations which in turn will lead to authentic friendships. That is where disciples...
Oct 19, 2020•27 min
Google recently released the findings of a study on the qualities of effective teams. In this episode, we discuss these qualities and how they relate to teams for ministry, as well as how Our Lord Himself modeled these qualities in forming teams.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Oct 12, 2020•18 min
If you are a baptized Catholic, your vocation is to evangelize! While the Lord gives us different charisms and states in life, we all share in the mission of spreading the Gospel. The last words of Jesus were, "Go, make disciples..." and we think He meant it. In our very first episode, we cover the topic that motivated us to begin a podcast in the first place: evangelization. If you are unsure if you should be intentionally sharing the faith with others, this podcast is for you!Being & Ma...
Oct 05, 2020•21 min
