Renowned author and biblical scholar Dr. Michael Dauphinais shares the wisdom of God's Word and what it means for Catholics, atheists, and agnostics. His new book "Wisdom of the Word", co-authored with Dr. Matthew Levering, is available for 20% off at https://www.wordonfire.org/wisdom. Michael Dauphinais, Ph.D., serves as the Fr. Matthew Lamb Professor of Catholic Theology at Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Florida. He has co-authored with Matthew Levering "Knowing the Love of Christ: ...
Sep 27, 2021•54 min
St. Don Bosco was an amazing evangelist. This episode discusses 3 things we can learn from his life for our ministry to others.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Sep 20, 2021•11 min
Do you pray with your team? Are you getting the most out of your time with God to know what to do when it comes to life and ministry? Dan walks through some effective, practical ways to enhance your prayer life individually, and with a team, to help you be a more fruitful disciple. Check out Fr. Gallagher's books at https://www.frtimothygallagher.org. More about the Method for Group Decision-Making at https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/making-good-decisions/an-approach-to-good-choices/a-met...
Sep 13, 2021•32 min
Emily Mentock, co-founder of Real + True, joins us to discuss this exciting new FREE tool for evangelization! Real + True brings the catechism to life through engaging videos and a podcast targeting young adults. Find out more about Real + True at https://realtrue.org/. Video version of episode available at https://youtu.be/J84W0MfRruUBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Sep 06, 2021•32 min
Dan & Justin discuss Father Dwight Longenecker's article "10 Reasons Why Catholics Don’t Evangelize" and add some reasons of their own. Read the full article at https://www.ncregister.com/blog/10-reasons-why-catholics-don-t-evangelize. YouTube version of episode available at: https://youtu.be/OYwy--oBFPEBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Aug 30, 2021•27 min
What does St. Joseph have to do with evangelization? We share 5 reasons he matters to every Catholic trying to spread the Gospel. YouTube version available at https://youtu.be/HUFiDHODhIU. More on St. Joseph at https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.orgBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Aug 23, 2021•11 min
Curious about the Church in China? Fr. Michael Agliardo, SJ, Executive Director of the US-China Catholic Association (USCCA) and Fr. Peter Li from China join us to discuss the state of the church, what Catholics in China hunger for, and how we can support efforts of evangelization within China. Founded in 1989 as the United States Catholic China Bureau (with the acronym USCCB at the time) through the collaborative efforts of Maryknoll, the Jesuits, other religious orders, and concerned US bis...
Aug 16, 2021•44 min
In ministry, it's actually pretty easy to see results. No matter what we do, we can always find someone who loves God or has experienced God's love just a little bit more. But is that enough? We don't think so. Listen to this short summer story to find out more. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Aug 09, 2021•10 min
How can we better understand Mary's role in evangelization? We offer some insights from saints and mystics on how she can help us spread the Gospel.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Aug 02, 2021•14 min
Does Jesus want us to walk up to strangers and start sharing the Gospel with them? If so, how should we go about it? If not, what should we do instead? We tackle this tricky topic in just 15 minutes and offer some suggestions for where you can find ears open to the Gospel and how Americans could shift our lifestyle to become better evangelists. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Jul 26, 2021•16 min
When and how did Jesus call you? Journey into Matthew chapter 4 and the calling of Sts. Peter & Andrew to help you reflect upon your own call to follow Jesus and make Him known.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Jul 19, 2021•9 min
What is the first step in discipleship? Friendship. When we authentically care about another person, they will trust us enough to share our most valuable treasure with them: the story of Jesus Christ. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Jul 12, 2021•9 min
Have you ever felt like you lived a certain passage of Scripture? Justin shares from Luke chapter 5 and a time Jesus told him to lower the nets again after a time of fruitless ministry. It is through these times of humility that the Lord can truly teach us how to be fishers of men.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Jul 05, 2021•10 min
When we let people tell their stories we see how the Holy Spirit is already working to inflame their hearts with the love of God. First, we must learn to listen and respect the unique mystery of every person's life story. In listening, the Spirit reveals what to say and when to say it so that we are having the conversation God wants us to have rather than pushing our own agenda.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at be...
Jun 28, 2021•10 min
Take some time to pray through the Parable of the Sower, thinking about how it applies to your life and ministry. Where is the Lord producing a harvest? Where is the crop not yielding? Where should you focus your attention moving forward? Justin leads this guided reflection.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Jun 21, 2021•13 min
Welcome to our first episode of summer 2021! This is a series of successes and failures in ministry so that you can learn from our mistakes and be more fruitful in your ministry. Justin and Dan will alternate sharing a different story about something they did well or not so well, what they learned from it, and what they think you should do to avoid their folly. In this episode, Dan discusses the challenge of sharing Jesus with someone who didn't inherit a Christian worldview but still took th...
Jun 14, 2021•13 min
Chris Stefanick, one of best-known evangelists of our time, shares what led him into ministry, a path to renewal in the church (hint: small groups!), and the latest resources he's been working on with his team to help people encounter Jesus. Chris Stefanick is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and television host who has devoted his life to inspiring people to live a bold, contagious faith. Recipient of the Papal Benemerenti Medal, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput calls Chris “o...
Jun 07, 2021•31 min
Dan & Justin share the best and worst advice they've ever received regarding prayer in this short bonus episode.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Jun 04, 2021•15 min
Dan & Justin interview Dan Cellucci, CEO of Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI), an apostolate providing leadership training and consulting to more than 250 bishops, 3,500 priests, and over 25,000 deacons, religious and lay leaders in more than 100 dioceses. Hear about what makes CLI's approach unique, the impact it's had on the church, and Dan's personal story of discipleship and following Jesus. More on CLI at https://www.catholicleaders.org.Prior to his election as CEO, Dan served as S...
May 31, 2021•1 hr
Talking about evangelization is one thing, but making it a priority requires hard work. Dan & Justin discuss 5 questions that will help you discern if your parish or ministry really has evangelization as the top priority.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
May 24, 2021•25 min
Giving and receiving feedback can be tough for any organization, especially in ministry. Hear why it's important, how to deliver it, and most importantly, how to create a culture of feedback so your team can continuously improve.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
May 17, 2021•29 min
Dan & Justin discuss how to use social media the right way for evangelization. Avoid common pitfalls, grow your online presence and start feeling more confident by listening to this episode. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
May 10, 2021•36 min
Dan & recent guest John ("Big Fruit through Small Groups" episode) square off on the best fast food . Where to go for BBQ? Tacos? How should one really feel about Whataburger? Listen in to this fun, short episode and there's even a connection to ministry of course :)Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
May 07, 2021•15 min
Ever struggled leading a small group? Or are you looking for a handy resource to help you and others improve at this? Dan & Justin discuss what works and what doesn't when leading small group discussions. The lessons here apply to any small group, anywhere. We begin with three "strikes" -- leadership styles that don't work -- and end with the home run, the perfect way to lead group discussions. A helpful episode for any small group leader!Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and che...
May 03, 2021•35 min
What do you do when a global pandemic shuts down parish life? Start small groups. At least that's what John did, and he's seen enormous fruits through this model that works anytime, anywhere, and is as ancient as the faith itself. John has worked in parish ministry for the past seven years, focusing on creating a parish culture of conversion and missionary discipleship while drinking copious amounts of coffee. He currently resides in Florida with his wife Tracey and their 16 month old daughte...
Apr 26, 2021•48 min
In this bonus episode, Dan & Justin have some fun talking about their favorite, and not-so-favorite, church songs. Some draw us closer to God, while others may leave us wanting more. Once you listen, let us know your favorite and least favorite in a review or comment!Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Apr 23, 2021•17 min
Listen in as Dan & Justin walk through how to start a discipleship ministry from the ground up, using principles from their book "Go! Make Disciples" available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Go-Make-Disciples-Implement-Ministries/dp/B08NYG3VCSBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Apr 19, 2021•42 min
Fundraising is essential for ministry. Hear why in this episode, and things you can do TODAY to improve your fundraising efforts. Andrew Robison is the Owner and President of Petrus Development. Petrus Development is driven by the simple ideal - ministries with more money can accomplish more. A lifelong Catholic, Andrew sees his work with Petrus Development as a way of living out his own call to holiness, evangelization and service to the Church. Raised in the Houston area, Andrew atten...
Apr 12, 2021•51 min
Few dare to go where other have not before. Edmund is doing just that, starting a YouTube show unlike any other that just surpassed 1,000 subscribers! Hear how it happened, why he left full-time church ministry, and how each of us can be more effective evangelists. Edmund studied Theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville and is host of "The Show" on YouTube and podcast platforms. He often speaks at conferences, retreats, or ministry training sessions. You can reach him...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min
How do we evangelize in our own home? Katie shares great advice and resources from her experience as a mom, author, and speaker who has helped many families focus more on Christ and His Church. Katie Warner is a Catholic speaker, homeschooling mom, and the author of several children’s books including Father Ben Gets Ready for Mass and Listening for God. She is also the writer behind a popular prayer journal series including A Parent Who Prays and A Spouse Who Prays. Katie holds a graduate deg...
Mar 29, 2021•39 min
