Episodes

Recent Episodes

Dr Steven Serafin

Executive Director
Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries

To learn more:
➜ Visit: www.fflcm.org

Episode # 31
Awaken Families in Jesus Christ: Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries

Dr Steven Serafin

In this episode we speak with Dr Steven Serafin, Executive Director of Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries. We discuss drawing families into a greater encounter with Jesus in their lives. Steven shares with us the importance of accompanying families through a catechetical model that introduces families to the Gospel Message, the Creed, our Salvation, Sacramental experiences, and ways to continue growing as a family of Disciples in their homes and daily life. We also discuss the impact of forming your team and catechists.

Music Credit: Ben Nelson

Lisa Kratz Thomas

Speaker and Author

To learn more:
➜ Visit: www.lisakratzthomas.com

Lisa has worked with the Virginia Department of Corrections, leading reentry seminars statewide. She speaks nationwide to correctional institutions, corporations, churches, universities, and nonprofits. From surviving the streets of Washington, D.C., to becoming a member of a Senate Sub-Committee on prisoner reentry in Virginia, Lisa’s life embodies 2 Corinthians 5:17, and she lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Tom, of 33 years, their two children, and an expectant daughter-in-law.
Episode # 30
Getting Back on Track with God

Lisa Kratz Thomas

In this episode I speak with Lisa Thomas whose journey is extraordinary. Lisa from the streets of Washington DC, she overcame alcohol and drug addiction, prostitution, abortion, and incarceration. She is a former radio talk show host and a current author of three books. We discuss the possibilities of Getting Back on Track with God. No matter how far we think we might be from God, he is close by waiting to help us reestablish our relationship with him. We briefly discuss one of her books, Light in Our Darkness. You can visit her website at www.lisakratzthomas.com to purchase her books and learn more about her speaking engagements.

Lisa Kratz Thomas’ journey is extraordinary. From surviving the streets of Washington, D.C., to becoming a member of a Senate Sub-Committee on prisoner reentry in Virginia, she has overcome alcohol and drug addiction, prostitution, abortion, and incarceration. A former radio talk show host and author of three books, Lisa has worked with the Virginia Department of Corrections, leading reentry seminars statewide. She speaks nationwide to correctional institutions, corporations, churches, universities, and nonprofits. Lisa’s life embodies 2 Corinthians 5:17, and she lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Tom, of 33 years, their two children, and an expectant daughter-in-law.

Christen Aquino

Managing Director of Evangelization
Our Lady of Light Family of Parishes in Dayton, OH

Episode # 29
Foster Discipleship Leadership with the PED document and formation program

Christen Aquino

In this episode we discuss with Christen Aquino,who serves as the Managing Director of Evangelization for Our Lady of Light Family of Parishes in Dayton, OH and is one of the co-founders of this document, how to help foster Discipleship Leadership and the importance of Discipleship at the parish. Continuing our exploration of the Process of Evangelization and Discipleship Document created by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Center for the New Evangelization, Christen shares with us how she uses the document and the formation platform to help parish leadership grow as disciples. In turn this helps shift the parish culture into a more missionary parish.

To view all information about the documents and their formation: Process of Evangelization

Emily Reese

Strategic Consultant
MissionInsite & Ministry Advancement with ACS Technologies

To learn more:
➜ Visit: MissionInsite

Emily Reece serves as the Strategic Consultant for MissionInsite & Ministry Advancement with ACS Technologies. In this capacity she leverages MissionInsite, the company’s demographic information and planning platform, for strategic applications with churches, regional denominational groups, and other clients.

Episode # 28
MissionInsite: Innovative technology and Parish Mission

Emily Reese

In this episode I talk with Emily Reese, a Strategic Consultant with ACS Technologies who shares with us MissionInsite. One of ACS Technologies tool that can help parishes identify some of their missionary work. My hope for you in this episode is two fold 1) To introduce you to this Missionary tool 2)To encourage you to explore the tool after our conversation.

To learn more about MissionInsite you can visit their website at www.acstechnologies.com/missioninsite

Contact Emily at MissionInsite@acst.com

Matthew Hiracheta

Consultative Diocesan and Parish Partnerships

To learn more:
➜ Visit: ACST Catholic
➜ Email Matthew

Matthew joined ACST Catholic in 2017, bringing over 15 years of experience with a background in SaaS consulting and sales. In his role, he works closely with serving Dioceses and Parishes across in the US and Canada, helping . Matthew works with Church leaders to assess their current situation to learn more about what tools and processes they are currently using for their ministries and what challenges they are facing. He devotes his passion for serving our clients through thoughtful analysis and collaboration. He works with leadership to identify potential gaps and inefficiencies and provides innovative solution options that will help them achieve their ministry goals and further the mission of the Church.
 
To schedule an appointment with me or email me at matthew@acst.com or you can contact me by phone 843-413-8435
Episode # 27
How to Improve Parish Mission and Stewardship with effective and efficient data management

Matthew Hiracheta

Matthew Hiracheta, Senior Solutions Consultant from ACS Technologies shares with us some basic insights into one of their products called MinistryPlatform. We address some of the common challenges that we face with data management at the parish level. Come discover how this data base management system can help you support efficient and effective solutions around data management for your parish and help foster mission.

Tom Corcoran

Co-Founder
& President
of Rebuilt

Episode # 26
rebuiltFaith book conversation with author's Fr Michael White and Tom Corcoran

Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran

In today’s episode, I speak with Fr Michael White and Tom Corcoran about their most recent book rebuilt FAITH. You will discover that this conversation isn’t just about the book and how it can impact people, but how this conversation speaks to the challenges we all face in our faith journey.

I would highly encourage you to grab a small group of friends and read this book together. It is a 40 day journey guiding you to explore God and his relevancy for your life.

Recommendations:

Fr. Michael White

Co-Founder of Rebuilt
Pastor , Church of the Nativity

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