We Stopped “Parent Drop-Off Faith” — And Everything Changed

We Stopped “Parent Drop-Off Faith” — And Everything Changed

If you’re a parent, pastor, or ministry leader asking: “How do we engage families today?” — this is for you. In this conversation we cover: * Why parents feel ill-equipped to lead their kids in faith (and how Pathways fixes that) * The 12-inch journey — from head to heart — and why it changes everything * How the Catechetical Choir program grew directly out of the Pathways model * What it looks like when a parish goes all-in on missionary discipleship What if the biggest shift in Catholic family faith formation isn't a new curriculum — it's a total change in who does the forming? In this episode, I sit down with Angela Daly — Catechetical Program Director for the Diocese of Austin and family faith formation leader at St. Jerome Parish in Waco, Texas — to talk about the Pathways program and why it's changing everything for Catholic families. Angela shares how her parish moved away from the traditional "drop-off" model of religious education and toward a family-centered approach to Catholic discipleship that has transformed parish culture, filled parking lots on formation nights, and — most importantly — lit parents on fire for their own faith. Resources mentioned: * Pathways Program — Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries https://www.fflcm.org/home * A Vibrant Parish Life https://www.avibrantparishlife.com/ Subscribe to our Catholics Living Discipleship Podcast at https://youtube.com/@catholicslivingdiscipleship?si=LTp0xBbmLBGziVYb #CatholicDiscipleship #Catechesis #CatholicPodcast #FaithFormation #CatholicFamily

I Didn’t Realize How Powerful These 5 Catholic Practices Were For Discipleship

Are you a practicing Catholic ready to take the next step? These 5 simple practices will help you move from going through the motions to living as a true missionary disciple of Jesus. In this episode, Darrin Nelson shares 5 daily practices that form the foundation of Catholic discipleship — no complicated programs, just simple steps you can start today. What you'll learn: ✝️ Practice 1: Tell Jesus you want to be His disciple 📖 Practice 2: Read the Gospels daily 🙏 Practice 3: Engage in reflective prayer 📓 Practice 4: Journal your journey with Jesus 🔁 Practice 5: Repeat consistently — discipleship is a daily decision Catholic discipleship isn't about perfection. It's about showing up every day and saying yes to Jesus. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your faith, these practices will help you Encounter, Awaken, and Witness. 👉 Subscribe to Catholics Living Discipleship for more on Catholic discipleship, pastoral leadership, and missionary living. https://youtube.com/@catholicslivingdiscipleship?si=iAXJLvkSEstxhs2- 🎙️ Listen to the CLD Podcast for deeper conversations on discipleship and parish mission. Encounter · Awaken · Witness #️⃣ Hashtags #CatholicDiscipleship #MissionaryDisciple #CatholicFaith #Discipleship #CatholicLiving

Catholic Discipleship vs Practicing Catholic: 3 Discipleship Shifts That Matter

#catholicdiscipleship #catholicchurch #discipleship Are we forming practicing Catholics… or true disciples of Jesus Christ? In this video, we break down 3 key disciplines that separate a practicing Catholic from someone truly living out Catholic discipleship: * Attendance vs Attention * Weekly vs Daily Relationship with God * Maintenance vs Mission If you’re a parish leader, volunteer, or committed Catholic, these differences may explain why your parish feels stuck—and what you can do about it. I also share 2 practical steps you can start implementing right away to foster a culture of discipleship in your parish. 👉 If you’re serious about helping people grow closer to Christ, this video is for you. 🙏 Take the Next Step If this video helped you, make sure to: ✅ Subscribe for more content on Catholic Discipleship ✅ Like this video to help others find it ✅ Share this with a parish leader or friend who needs it 🔔 Subscribe here for weekly content: https://youtube.com/@catholicslivingdiscipleship?si=Jlyyg-BV5VX4KBj1 🎥 This channel is dedicated to helping Catholics move from simply practicing their faith… to truly living as disciples of Jesus Christ. 🔎 Hashtags #evangelization #catholiclife #parishrenewal #newevangelization #jesuschrist #catholicfaith #churchgrowth #catholicleaders #faithinaction

You Don't Have to Be a Priest to Be a Missionary with guest Jason Kidd

"I'm just a beggar telling other beggars where the food is." — Mother Teresa (shared by Jason Kidd) What if mission isn't just for priests and full-time ministers — but for every single Catholic? In this episode, Jason Kidd, National Director for Alpha in a Catholic Context, breaks down what it actually means to live as a missionary disciple in your everyday life. Whether you're a teacher, a bus driver, a business owner, or a parish leader — you are called to mission. Jason shares how Alpha is helping over 100,000 Catholics rediscover that calling through conversation, community, and encounter with Jesus. In this episode you'll discover: Why Catholic discipleship isn't reserved for "professional Catholics" How to bring Christ into your workplace, neighborhood, and daily life What Alpha is doing in 1,300+ Catholic parishes across the country Why listening may be the most powerful evangelization tool you have Jason's personal story — from engineer to national ministry director 🔗 Learn More About Alpha: Website: https://alphausa.org/Catholic Email: Catholics@AlphaUSA.org [Catholics@AlphaUSA.org] 🎙️ The CLD Podcast — new episodes every week for parish leaders and missionary disciples.   #catholicdiscipleship #discipleship #catholicmission #catholicevangelization #alphacatholic #JasonKidd #missionarydisciple #catholicism #AlphaUSA #parishmission #Catholicfaith #missionarydiscipleship #Catholicslivingdiscipleship #CLDpodcast #Catholicpodcast #parishevangelization #Catholicchurch #howtoliveyourfaith #Catholicoutreach #faithandmission

You Don’t Understand Holy Week Until You Experience it!

Here is the Youtube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/dsuLEMVK4QQ?si=NTEXLFfOIKk_Qj5U Have you ever wondered… is Holy Week really worth it? In this episode, I share from personal experience why Holy Week has become one of the most powerful and meaningful times in my journey with God. This isn’t a deep theological explanation—but a real, honest invitation. Because the truth is… Holy Week isn’t something you can fully understand just by hearing about it. 👉 You have to experience it. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, each liturgy invites us deeper into: * The reality of God’s love * What Jesus endured for us * And the hope of the Resurrection If you’ve ever felt unsure, disconnected, or just curious about Holy Week, I hope this encourages you to take that step—even if it’s just attending one liturgy. 🙏 I’ll be praying that you encounter God in a powerful and personal way this Holy Week. ⛪ What’s Covered: * What Holy Week is (simple overview) * Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday * Why it matters for your life today * Why it’s something you need to experience for yourself 👉 Next Step: If this video encouraged you, consider attending just one Holy Week liturgy this year. 🔔 Subscribe for more content on living out your faith in everyday life.   #HolyWeek #Catholic #ChristianFaith #FaithJourney #Lent #Easter #JesusChrist #CatholicLife #GrowInFaith #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #CatholicYouTube #FaithInspiration #GodsLove #Discipleship