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

Welcome to our first episode of summer 2021! This is a series of successes and failures in ministry so that you can learn from our mistakes and be more fruitful in your ministry. Justin and Dan will alternate sharing a different story about something they did well or not so well, what they learned from it, and what they think you should do to avoid their folly. In this episode, Dan discusses the c...

Chris Stefanick, one of best-known evangelists of our time, shares what led him into ministry, a path to renewal in the church (hint: small groups!), and the latest resources he's been working on with his team to help people encounter Jesus. Chris Stefanick is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and television host who has devoted his life to inspiring people to live a bold, contagious f...

Dan & Justin share the best and worst advice they've ever received regarding prayer in this short bonus episode. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

Dan & Justin interview Dan Cellucci, CEO of Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI), an apostolate providing leadership training and consulting to more than 250 bishops, 3,500 priests, and over 25,000 deacons, religious and lay leaders in more than 100 dioceses. Hear about what makes CLI's approach unique, the impact it's had on the church, and Dan's personal story of discipleship and following Je...

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.

Giving and receiving feedback can be tough for any organization, especially in ministry. Hear why it's important, how to deliver it, and most importantly, how to create a culture of feedback so your team can continuously improve. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

Dan & Justin discuss how to use social media the right way for evangelization. Avoid common pitfalls, grow your online presence and start feeling more confident by listening to this episode. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

Dan & recent guest John ("Big Fruit through Small Groups" episode) square off on the best fast food . Where to go for BBQ? Tacos? How should one really feel about Whataburger? Listen in to this fun, short episode and there's even a connection to ministry of course :)Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingd...

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...

What do you do when a global pandemic shuts down parish life? Start small groups. At least that's what John did, and he's seen enormous fruits through this model that works anytime, anywhere, and is as ancient as the faith itself. John has worked in parish ministry for the past seven years, focusing on creating a parish culture of conversion and missionary discipleship while drinking copious amoun...

In this bonus episode, Dan & Justin have some fun talking about their favorite, and not-so-favorite, church songs. Some draw us closer to God, while others may leave us wanting more. Once you listen, let us know your favorite and least favorite in a review or comment! Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakin...

Listen in as Dan & Justin walk through how to start a discipleship ministry from the ground up, using principles from their book "Go! Make Disciples" available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Go-Make-Disciples-Implement-Ministries/dp/B08NYG3VCSBeing & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

Fundraising is essential for ministry. Hear why in this episode, and things you can do TODAY to improve your fundraising efforts. Andrew Robison is the Owner and President of Petrus Development. Petrus Development is driven by the simple ideal - ministries with more money can accomplish more. A lifelong Catholic, Andrew sees his work with Petrus Development as a way of living out his own call to h...

Few dare to go where other have not before. Edmund is doing just that, starting a YouTube show unlike any other that just surpassed 1,000 subscribers! Hear how it happened, why he left full-time church ministry, and how each of us can be more effective evangelists. Edmund studied Theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville and is host of "The Show" on YouTube and podcast plat...

How do we evangelize in our own home? Katie shares great advice and resources from her experience as a mom, author, and speaker who has helped many families focus more on Christ and His Church. Katie Warner is a Catholic speaker, homeschooling mom, and the author of several children’s books including Father Ben Gets Ready for Mass and Listening for God. She is also the writer behind a popular pray...

To celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, check out this episode where Dan & Justin discuss how consecrating their work and lives to the Blessed Virgin Mary made a difference. The book they used can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Days-Morning-Glory-Do-Yourself/dp/1596142448/Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at b...

In this episode, we're joined by the one and only Brandon Vogt! We discuss the history of evangelization by the Church on the Internet, some do's and don'ts when engaging with others in religious conversations online, and some concepts from our book, for which he wrote the foreword. A must-listen for anyone involved in digital evangelization! Brandon Vogt is the Senior Content Director at Bishop R...

A lively conversation with Catholic evangelist Michael Gormley, a.k.a. "Gomer!" We talk about everything from airplane evangelization to parish missions to bad coffee. Join us for some fun, laughter, and challenging words for any Catholic trying to spread the Gospel. Michael has been leading evangelization and ministry efforts for the past 10 years, both as a full-time parish staff member and as a...

Ever asked yourself where all the young people are? Dan & Justin sit down with Pete Burak to discuss the blessings and challenges of reaching out to young adults. Pete is the director of id, the young adult outreach of Renewal Ministries. He is a 2010 graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, and has a Master’s Degree in Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan....

Marriages have the power to change the world. Ryan and his wife Mary-Rose co-founded an internationally-successful Marriage Prep Renewal Ministry called "Witness to Love" that has taken the church by storm, growing across the country and overseas. Hear about it in this interview, and visit their website to learn more and see how you can help bring it to your area: https://www.witnesstolove.orgBein...

A fascinating conversation with Catholic author & illustrator Fabiola Garza. Hear about how God can use art to reach people, how He used art to reach her, and what it was like creating a successful children's book on the life of Saint John Paul II. Fabiola is a Character Artist at Disney Creative group in Orlando, FL. During her career she has had the pleasure of working on The Little Golden B...

Hear how Amanda has led people and organizations towards Christ over the years. Amanda believes there is no time more valuable than time spent strengthening relationships with Jesus Christ. She has worked in a variety of ministry settings including Campus Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, Marriage Preparation, and Missions. She studied psychology at Samford University and proceeded to earn her Maste...

Hear from the Bulmans about a young adult ministry they launched out of their home, and how you can launch a ministry out of your own home too! Jason is a candidate for the diaconate and Rachel is a Catholic writer who has written for Word on Fire and Our Sunday Visitor. Follow Rachel on:Instagram: @rachelbulmanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelbulman/Twitter: @rachelbulmanBeing & Makin...

Dan & Justin are joined by Catholic speaker and author Matt Regitz, who serves as a leadership coach to parishes and dioceses through Divine Renovation. Matt shares his journey into evangelization, and how he and his wife have served in a variety of ways together, including writing a children's book and helping parents who have experienced loss. Check out their book here: Becket Wants to Be a...

How do you know when to give up on a ministry? Or when to keep pushing forward to help it be successful? In this episode, Dan & Justin discuss an original framework from their book that helps with these questions - The Ministry Life Cycle. Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.