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In this episode, Andy joins Dan again to go through his practices at Art of Workflow and help Dan (and all of you) understand how to unclog his thinking and develop his own art of workflow rather than getting frustrated with endless to-do lists.  Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

In the United States, Canada, and much of Europe, the Church has significant material resources, at least when compared to the early centuries of Christianity. But what if the Church no longer had those same resources? Could we be as effective, could we reach as many, and could we evangelize successfully? Of course! The first followers of Jesus were still successful without the material resources that we enjoy today, and we could be too if necessity demanded. Of course, we aren't advocating for a return to a state of poverty, but we use this question as the starting point for a discussion on how we could order our resources to be more perfectly mission-focused. Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

In many ways, Jesus mentored the apostles. Saint Paul had a mentor, and became one to many. What role can mentors play in our lives, how do we find one, and how can we be one for others? In this episode, we explore the role of mentors in evangelization and discipleship, and how we can help others God calls us to mentor. Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

The Church is inviting us to update our language...why? Because we have always found ways to communicate the unchanging truths of salvation according to our language, time, and culture. We are living in a time of great cultural change and this includes a change in the way people speak and even think. To make sure that we are speaking the truth in a way people can understand and receive it, the Church is calling us to find new ways of sharing that truth so that more and more people might come to follow Jesus as his disciples. Helpful links:  USCCB guide to the Directory for Catechesis (2020) Directory for Catechesis: USCCB, Amazon Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

Andy Hickman, founder of The Art of Workflow, joins us to discuss how we can see every task in life as an expression of our love for God and as an authentic path to holiness. We discuss false models and images of holiness, piety, and reverence, and then dive into what St. Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle have to say about the modern approach to productivity and getting things done.  You can get a free copy of the article Andy wrote by emailing him at andy@artofworkflow.com.  He has also written a story about the theology and art of workflow which people can read for free at https://artofworkflow.com/#leo. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

What if someone asks you why you follow Jesus? The answer is as easy as A-B-C. Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

Advent is a great time to step back and think about our relationship with Christ. St. Josemaria Escriva offers us practical advice on how to strengthen our prayer and sacramental life, from his spiritual classic: The Way. Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

In this episode, Dan sits down with Dave Plisky, Director of Product and Innovation at DeSales Media. DeSales recently partnered with Vinea Research to study Catholic Intentional Disciples in the US to find out why they follow Jesus so closely, what they still need, and how we can help more people join their ranks. The Church needs this type of work so much and we were very grateful to DeSales for the chance to discuss this survey. We hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to download the survey and put it to good use!Catholic Intentional Discipleship in the USNational Study of Catholic Priests Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

In this episode we explore the Biblical roots of Baptism, starting with the Old Testament and journeying through all the scriptures to arrive at a richer, deeper understanding of the sacrament of initiation. Fr. Isaac helps us appreciate the many aspects of this sacrament including purity, worship, death, and life. Whether you seek to understand your own baptism better or to help others understand and embrace the baptismal waters, this podcast and the book we discuss will help!You can find Fr. Isaac's book here on Amazon.Check our Fr. Isaac's video series on Baptism and the Bible here at Formed.org. Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

Why is it essential to be charitable in ministry, especially toward our shepherds? Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

John Edwards, founder of "Just a Guy in the Pew" ministries, discusses how to grow vibrant, authentic men's ministries to help transform families and communities. More on John, his podcast, and how his team can support you at https://justaguyinthepew.com. Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

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.com Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

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.  Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

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://healnigeria.org/newsletter/Link to Donate: https://healnigeria.org/donate/ Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

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  Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

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. Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

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! Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

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. Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

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.com Check out our YouTube Channel Check out our book: Go! Make Disciples Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.

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 the needs of the individual.  Thanks for listening! Check out our newsletter, book and YouTube.