Rachel Harkins Ullmann, Executive Director of the GIVEN Institute, shares how GIVEN is helping women in their 20's discover the gift of who they are for the Catholic Church and the world. More at https://giveninstitute.comBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
In this episode, Dan explores the importance of learning not to be scandalized by sin so that we can build rapport and authentic friendships with others. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Nick Costello is the President of Home to Enhance African Life, a mission in Nigeria that works to lift young people out of poverty. HEAL accomplishes this goal through education, entrepreneurship, and poverty relief in the Self-Emptying Spirit of Christ (Phil 2:6-11) while forming the children as followers of Jesus. In this interview, Nick and Justin explore how this mission, started by Deacon Leo Okonkwo, is a practical and merciful effort of evangelization. Link to Newsletter: https://heal...
In this episode, Dan sits down with Cristofer Pereyra, author of Catholic Leadership for Civil Society and CEO of Tepeyac Leadership. They discuss the book, how lay Catholics are called to be light to the world, and perhaps the easiest way for the most people to imbue the world with a Catholic vision.Check out the book on Amazon: Catholic Leadership for Civil Society: A Practical Guide on Authentic Lay Leadership, by Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin Being & Making Disciples is on Yo...
Do you need this reminder today? This short episode highlights 5 tangible ways we can know God is with us, especially as we "Go! Make Disciples." For more episodes, and to sign up for our free monthly newsletter, visit beingandmakingdisciples.com.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Happy Easter! This episode was recorded and released during the Octave of Easter in 2022. Dan discusses ways that you can live the joy and reality of the Resurrection. This includes how to view and participate in the Mass, embracing challenging passages in scripture, finding joy in all things, recognizing salvation as a gift, and more!Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Father George Nursey joins us to discuss how seminaries are centers for evangelization, forming men to spread the Gospel and help others do the same. Father George Nursey is the Dean of Pastoral Formation at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida: www.svdp.edu. Check out all of our episodes, and sign up for our free monthly newsletter, at beingandmakingdisciples.com.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Conta...
Thank God for the gift of prayer! Sometimes we need to be reminded why it's essential, and this short episode helps. We also invite you to...Sign up for our newsletter at beingandmakingdisciples.comCheck out our YouTube ChannelCheck out our book: Go! Make DisciplesBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
RCIA, or Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is a set of liturgical rites that are celebrated as a way of welcoming someone into the body of Christ. But often we use RCIA as a way to refer to the classes that people attend to learn about the faith. While the liturgical rites must happen in the community, in this episode we explore what it would look like if we welcomed aspiring Catholics by connecting them with a mentor who could personally tailor the process of becoming a disciple to th...
Should you quit your job to work in ministry full-time? Maybe, but before you do, there are some things you should know, like how to discern God's will and why all of us are called to evangelize, even if we don't work in the Church.Website and newsletter signupLink to Go! Make Disciples, our go-to guide for creating ministries that bear fruitBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
We often want BIG ministries, BIG outreaches with LOTS of people! But that's not how God typically works. Listen to this small episode to remind us that God works in the small.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Friends, in this episode we explain why it is so, so, so important to be familiar with the story of Jesus. We look at how the first Christians started with the story of Jesus in their efforts to make disciples and why we should too! Dan references numerous scripture passages and one great website by past podcast guest Marcel LeJeune to help you learn how to boldly, confidently, and fluidly proclaim the story of Jesus to anyone who asks, and you can find those below.Examples of the Kerygma pro...
When was the last time you let your heart break for Jesus? The song "Hosanna" by Hillsong United aptly states, "Break my heart for what breaks Yours." Sometimes, we still have parts of our heart that are stone, and we need to allow Jesus to change them to flesh. For more on this topic, check out the book "Interior Freedom" by Father Jacques Philippe: https://www.amazon.com/Interior-Freedom-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170525Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Jus...
Dan & Justin discuss the book that's been taking the church by storm! "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" helps us understand the current context the church finds herself in. We are no longer living in a time of Christendom, however, there is still much hope and even advantages to living in a time like this. If this episode inspires you to read the book at just 90 pages, you can find it at http://bookstore.umary.edu/MerchDetail?MerchID=1638495&num=0&start=9&end=12&type...
Friends, one of the most important things for Christians to do is establish trust with others. When people trust us and have a positive impression of Jesus, the Church, and followers of Jesus, they are more likely to listen, to be open and curious, and to want to talk about religion. Until they trust, even the most powerful stories of God's love may fall on deaf ears, so make sure you establish trust first. Try these 7 ways!Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan an...
James Baxter, co-founder and CEO of Exodus joins us to discuss the success of this ministry helping men find freedom in Christ and fraternity. Sign up for the next Exodus 90 beginning Monday, January 17 at https://exodus90.com. James attended St. John Vianney Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota and St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, Indiana before discerning God was calling him to marriage and secular life. In 2015, James assumed responsibility for scaling Exodus 90 fro...
Keith Nester shares about his journey into the Catholic Church after 20 years of discernment. Keith is a former pastor/youth pastor who served in United Methodist, Assemblies of God, and Evangelical Free churches in various roles. In 2017, he resigned his full-time ministry position and joined the Catholic Church. In October of 2018, Keith felt the call of God to write a book about what life is like for converts in their first year. "The Convert’s Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year i...
Justin shares from his own personal journey the lesson learned to "just be yourself" as we aim to follow Our Lord, and help others follow Him. God doesn't want us to be anyone but who we are authentically made and called to be. As St. Catherine of Siena says, "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire," and Blessed Carlo Acutis, "All people are born as originals but many die as photocopies.” Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin...
Dan catches up with Chika and Mari, two Catholics who work full time for Catholic mission and evangelization organizations (Vagabond Missions and Evangelical Catholic). They discuss what led them to that work, what it's like living like Jesus and doing the same kind of work, and whether Cali or Miami has the best food. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Do you feel a call to do something special for the Lord? You might think that is a call to the priesthood, to religious life, or to make a major change for God like moving to another country to begin mission work. But what if that is just God's ordinary invitation to live an extraordinary life? Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Do we take the rosary for granted? Do we really understand the power it has as a treasure trove of graces for evangelization? In this episode we look at what several saints have said about this powerful prayer, and how it can help us be and make disciples.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
It's just plain weird to be Catholic. Dan & Justin explain why, and how it's helpful in sharing the Gospel. Embrace the weirdness!Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Father Michael Zimmerman joins us to discuss the Scivias video series, which is helping men discern their vocations all across the globe. We also discuss why vocations are essential to the mission of the church. For more on Scivias, visit https://vocationsboston.org/ or their YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCGjC2Of_y01dtHvkEYnd6zQFr. Michael Zimmerman was ordained to the priesthood in 2017 and currently serves as assistant Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Boston and ad...
What will life be like for us if the Church becomes small and poor? Before becoming Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger offered some reflections on what the Church might look like in the future if she lost some of the worldly influence that she has gained over the centuries, but if she also became smaller, purer, and more focused on the work of Jesus Christ. The future might not be as bad as some people think, because our hope is not in human achievements, but in Jesus Christ.Being & Maki...
Sometimes in ministry, we can feel overwhelmed, scared, or nervous about how to respond to God's call. This story reminds us that all we need to do is take the next step.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
Marcel LeJeune, President and Founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples, joins us to discuss the importance of patience in evangelization, and following the model given to us by Jesus. As a Catholic evangelist, international speaker, and award-winning author, Marcel loves to share his greatest passion - helping others come to know the love of Jesus and how to share that love with others. Marcel served as the Associate Director of Campus Ministry at St. Mary's Catholic Center at Texas A&M U...
Dan & Justin discuss 5 MYTHS Catholics may believe when it comes to evangelization, and what we can do to address them to help more members of the Church spread the Good News! Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/90qp0JD1aPoBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
FemCatholic is changing the way the Church reaches out to millennial women. Find out why and how in this interview with Danielle Kuboushek, Co-Founder and Head of Events and Operations. Also hear about their recent $100,000 prize as one of 3 finalists of the 2021 OSV Challenge for innovation in the Church! www.femcatholic.com, @femcatholic on Instagram.Danielle has been involved in event coordination for the last 15 years, including serving as the lead planner for the 2019 FemCatholic Confere...
Do we think of Mother Teresa as an evangelist? In this episode we discuss 3 things we can learn from her life that apply to evangelization.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.
God is asking all of us to do something. Right now. Dan unpacks exactly what that is in 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.
