Being and Making Disciples: A Catholic podcast about fruitful ministry.

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 to hang up their microphones. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmak...

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 accompanying workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Loneliness-Behind-Book-Set/dp/1646803019Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan...

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 the spot, spontaneously, and out loud! We walk you through a simple formula to get comfortable with spontaneous, vocal prayer using these steps:1. Acknowled...

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 initiative. Read more about Partners in the Gospel at https://archseattle.org/partners/. To learn more about the Agile approach to project management, as discussed...

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 ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

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 the "Ark and Dove" on Apple, Spotify, Google and other podcast providers. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book...

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"Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

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 beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

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 Leap and Others Don't: 9780066620992: Jim Collins: BooksBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry....

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 United States. EucharisticRevival.orgFREE COURSE BY BISHOP COZZENS: Learn How to Embrace the Gift of the EucharistFree video resourcesRevival ResourcesBeing...

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 Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

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 group, anywhere. We begin with three "strikes" -- leadership styles that don't work -- and end with the home run, the perfect way to lead group discussions...

"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 beauty, rediscover the rich intellectual tradition of the Church, and take advantage of the new media! Personally or corporately, these strategies will fost...

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 think He meant it. In our very first episode, we cover the topic that motivated us to begin a podcast in the first place: evangelization. If you are unsure if...

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 Curtis Martin, Justin Fatica and Jeremy Rivera with the theme “GO! Get started, use your gifts, make disciples!" To register, visit https://heroicmen.com/go/. T...

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 a thought leader, advisor, and speaker. He focuses on helping leadership of nonprofits and institutions find innovative solutions at the intersection of pe...

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 episode can help every listener dream their own dreams of what the church can look like 100 years from now! Songs referenced:- The Impossible Dream: https:...

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 ourselves, but the church and world around us! Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at be...

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 at https://www.acstechnologies.com/covid-19-giving-report/, and learn more about ACS Technologies at https://www.acstechnologies.com/ or https://www.acstechn...

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. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

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...

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. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin'...

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 Chu...

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...

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 beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.