In this “final” episode, Dan and Justin discuss what evangelization would look like if it were “easy”, as well as reflect upon why they started this podcast 3+ years ago, lessons learned along the way, and why they feel the Lord is calling them

111. Leaving Loneliness Behind with Regina Boyd

Dec 4th, 2023 27m 6s

Regina Boyd (Dan's wife) joins us to discuss her new book "Leaving Loneliness Behind" published by Ave Maria Press! Hear how to develop deep and meaningful relationships so you can share God's love with others. Check out the book and accompanyi

110. A How-To Guide for Spontaneous prayer

Nov 20th, 2023 23m 19s

Throughout this podcast, we have advocated for praying spontaneously and out loud with people, and several of you have requested a how-to guide on this topic. We are dedicating this episode to helping you get comfortable praying with people on

109. Technology and Evangelization with Tom Martin

Nov 6th, 2023 31m 25s

Tom Martin, Chief Information Officer for the Archdiocese of Seattle, joins us to talk about the role technology can play in evangelization, and specifically how the Archdiocese is leveraging technology for their Partners in the Gospel initiati

108. Gardening and Evangelization

Oct 16th, 2023 9m 8s

Our Lord used the Parable of the Sower to teach us about the Kingdom of God. What can we learn from gardening and yardwork that can apply to evangelization?Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on mini

107. The Ark and Dove with Edward Herrera

Oct 2nd, 2023 54m 7s

The "Ark and Dove" podcast helps listeners understand the experience of Black Catholics through a 5-part series involving storytelling and interviews. Co-host Edward Herrera joins Dan to discuss why and how this series was created. Listen to th

106. Seeking the One

Sep 18th, 2023 9m 31s

Our Lord tells us there is more rejoicing in heaven over the one lost sheep who returns than the 99 already in the flock! Why do we struggle with this at times? A couple of short stories can help remind us why it's so important to seek the "one

105. Church Trends Next 30 Years

Sep 4th, 2023 34m 34s

What will the next 30 years look like for the Catholic Church? Will things be better, worse, or just different? Dan & Justin discuss. Think we missed something? Make a comment or email [email protected] & Making Disciples

104. Leading in Ministry

Aug 21st, 2023 31m 52s

What's the best way to lead in ministry? What does Our Lord tell us? What can we glean from the business world? Dan & Justin discuss in this important episode! Link to the book discussed: Amazon.com: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the L

103. The National Eucharistic Revival with Executive Director Tim Glemkowski

Aug 7th, 2023 32m 10s

We are back from our summer break with an interview with Tim Glemkowski, Executive Director of the National Eucharistic Revival. In this conversation, Tim shares the strategies for renewing a love for Jesus Christ in the Eucharist through the U

Replay - 37. Is Evangelization Your Top Priority? 5 Questions to Answer

Jul 3rd, 2023 25m 28s

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 Disciple

Replay - 33. Leading Small Groups

Jun 26th, 2023 35m 45s

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 gro

Replay - 3. 5 Ways to Develop a Catholic Missionary Culture

Jun 19th, 2023 27m 20s

"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

Bonus

Replay - 1. Evangelization is the Vocation of the Church

Jun 12th, 2023 21m 40s

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 thi

102. Calling All Men! Dan Donaldson Interview

May 29th, 2023 48m 27s

Dan Donaldson, Vice President of the Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance, joins us to share about his journey back to the Catholic Church, as well as info on the June 10 Heroic Men Summit! This FREE online event from 11am - 1pm CDT features Curt

101. Supporting Priests with Kristian Jaloway

May 15th, 2023 32m 30s

How can we support priests? Kristian shares how he's helped MANY priests through his work as a consultant and coach. This episode will help you think of ways you can support priests, simply by starting with, "How can I help?"Kristian Jaloway is

100. 100-Year Dream for the Church

May 1st, 2023 36m 58s

Dan and Justin discuss what it would look like if we dared to have a 100-year dream for work as disciples of Jesus. What if we labored not for results that we would see in a matter of weeks or months, but rather decades, or even centuries? This

99. Personal Eucharistic Revival

Apr 17th, 2023 30m 31s

The Catholic Church is in the midst of a National Eucharistic Revival, but how about starting with a personal one? In this episode, we discuss ways to cultivate one and help others do the same. Doing so can have a big impact on not just oursel

98. Giving and Mission with Terry Poplava from ACS Technologies

Apr 3rd, 2023 24m 29s

Curious about COVID-19's impact on giving in the Catholic Church? Look no further than this episode for data and insights we can learn from for the future, including the importance of mission when it comes to giving! Check out the full report a

97. The Art of Workflow with Andy Hickman (Part 2)

Mar 20th, 2023 1h 12m

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

96. A Poor Church

Mar 6th, 2023 13m 57s

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,

95. Mentorship in Ministry

Feb 21st, 2023 23m 23s

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 evange

94. Updating Our Language

Feb 3rd, 2023 23m 54s

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

93. The Art of Workflow with Andy Hickman (Part 1)

Dec 21st, 2022 1h 22m

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,

92. Answering for Our Hope

Dec 5th, 2022 9m 47s

What if someone asks you why you follow Jesus? The answer is as easy as A-B-C.Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at [email protected].