Huntley Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast, Ron Huntley interviews Father James Mallon about the topic of new assignments for priests. Father James shares his experiences of being assigned to different parishes and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. He discusses the importance of having a vision for the parish and empowering the community to be actively involved in the miss...

Bishops play an integral role in evangelization. On this week's podcast, George Witwer, co-founder and president of St. Paul Evangelization Society, shares his passion for supporting bishops in their calling. Recognizing the importance of focusing on evangelization to unify and uplift people, the work George is doing with SPES is truly inspirational! Through conferences and personal consultations,...

In this conversation, Reverend David Maginley discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence and spirituality. He shares his childhood interest in science fiction and the development of AI. Maginley highlights the exponential growth of AI and the implications for humanity. He emphasizes the need for moral and spiritual intelligence to guide the development of AI. The conversation explores t...

Tom Seeman shares his journey of growing up in a large Catholic family in the projects of Toledo, Ohio, and overcoming the challenges to achieve success in his personal and professional life. He discusses the motivation behind writing his book, "Animals I Want to See", and the impact of influential figures like his mother and mentors along the way. Tom reflects on the lessons he learned from his d...

So many of us who grew up in the Catholic Church do not know the WHY behind the parts of our faith that are often misunderstood and sometimes attacked. Occasionally, that leads to uninformed Catholics leaving their faith instead of researching answers.   Canadian award-winning recording artist Chris Bray found himself being asked questions he couldn’t answer while ministering in vibrant evangelica...

Parish renewal doesn't happen overnight. It takes time and commitment to bring about true change.   In this episode, Ron and Lorraine delve into the phases of change that leaders and parishes undergo, offering insights into how these phases can fortify faith and catalyze change. The conversation takes us through the joys and challenges of this spiritual evolution, spotlighting the necessity for ad...

Catholic educators play a significant role in the development of our kids. In this week's conversation, Ron interviews Katie Fredericksen, principal of St. John the Evangelist School in St. John, Indiana. The conversation explores the heart of Catholic education and parenting. Katie shares the challenges and rewards of her role as a Catholic school principal and underscores the importance of paren...

Do you feel a weight of responsibility in bringing people to spiritual maturity?   If we're going to lead effectively, it's essential that we lean into the power of the Holy Spirit.   This week, Ron is joined by Fr. Patrick Gilmurray to explore the dynamic role of being a pastor and the journey toward achieving spiritual maturity within a parish.   Fr. Patrick emphasizes the power of shared leader...

How do we create a safe and welcoming space for non-Christians to explore questions of faith?   As cultural shifts pull people away from traditional church settings, new strategies and understanding are vital for reaching a secular, post-Christian demographic.   This week's guest is Ger Jones, senior pastor of Vintage Church in Los Angeles. This church has between 400 and 500 guests attending Alph...

Innovation always comes with risks. It's no different in ministry!   In this episode, Fr. Sammie is back to join Ron for a heartfelt conversation about the challenges and triumphs of taking bold paths in ministry.   Listeners will gain an intimate look into the world of church leadership, where risk-taking, humility, and a relentless pursuit of the mission come together to define the landscape of...

As a missional leader, you've been given a significant responsibility. How you steward that responsibility makes all the difference in terms of your effectiveness.   In this podcast, Ron Huntley delves into the critical aspects of leadership within the church community, specifically addressing the challenges that missional priests, teams, and bishops face. This episode gives a dynamic perspective...

What role does social media play in the world of evangelization?   This week's guest, Khalil Hattar, believes that the media can profoundly impact modern evangelism and its potential for Catholic faith communities.   Khalil serves as P.A. for Administration at St. John the Evangelist Parish in St. John, Indiana, a parish that has made a continued commitment to growing the impact of its online medi...

Have you considered bringing on a parish coach to help facilitate renewal?   Maybe you've been hesitant because you weren't sure if the timing was right, or you wonder what you'll actually gain from the experience.   In this week's episode, Ron and Lorraine are discussing the important role that coaching can play in supporting priests and bishops. We believe immensely in the value that coaching ca...

Raising up missionary leaders to carry the Church's mission forward is essential! Effective leadership formation can be challenging, and is often overlooked.   This week's guest is working to change that reality by creating an intentional space for missionary leadership formation.   Fr Chris Ryan MGL has a Ph. D. in theology and a heart for ensuring our ecclesial organizations are fruitful in help...

Is there a relationship between the leadership styles of bishops and the health of dioceses? And how do we even go about measuring the health of a diocese?   This week's guest, Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, loves Jesus and loves the Catholic Church. Inspired by those loves, he has dedicated a significant amount of time to researching the topic of diocesan health.   Through qualitative and quantitative s...

If you work with other people, your ability to facilitate effective 1-on-1 meetings is incredibly important! These meetings are often the best opportunity you have to invest in the individuals on your leadership team, and they should happen regularly.   On this week's podcast, we'll address some of the key components of effective meetings and explore some of the challenges that people often encoun...

Feeling God's call to ministry can be exciting! But what happens when you feel that your time in your ministry role is coming to an end?   Discerning whether to stay in ministry or step down is an important exercise. In ministry, we're called to be on mission. If we're going to be effective in achieving that mission, it's essential that the right people are in the right roles. If someone is in a r...

When you think of the RCIA process, what comes to mind?   Do you see it as simply a liturgical process? Do you believe that it can have a significant evangelical impact? This week's podcast guest believes that it can!   Fr. Chris Ryan has a Ph. D. in theology and wrote his doctoral dissertation on the RCIA's ability to help evangelize young people.   On this week's episode, Ron and Fr. Chris unpac...

The church is meant to be on mission! Every parish is called by God to reach new people and make disciples. Sometimes, that mission feels easy to talk about conceptually yet tough to make a reality. But thanks be to God, there are incredible leaders who have developed tools and resources to equip churches to be more effective in their mission. This week's episode is part 2 of a two-week conversati...

What does it take to make a parish fruitful?   How do we implement tools that help us achieve the mission we're called to?   In this week's episode, Ron is exploring a concept from Rick Warren's book, 'The Purpose Driven Church.' This is the first episode of a two-part conversation that unpacks the '5 Systems for a Missional Parish.'   Ron shares some of the struggles and wins that he's observed a...

Fr. Rob Galea has a ministry that reaches millions of people a year. Fr. Rob is an innovator, pioneer and evangelist who has encountered Jesus in a profound way. In this episode, Ron & Fr. Rob are unpacking what it looks like to hear God's voice and to be obedient to His call on your life. We dive into Fr. Rob's own story of hearing God's voice and finding his calling and explore some of the a...

In this episode, Ron engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tom Corcoran, co-author of the transformative book, "Rebuilt Faith: A Handbook for Skeptical Catholics."   📚 About the Book: Do you find yourself questioning the existence of God or wrestling with doubts about your faith? Perhaps you've been hurt by the Church or are struggling with its teachings. "Rebuilt Faith" by Fr. Michael...

The role of a father is significant. For better or worse, a father's impact leaves a mark.   Today's episode is all about fatherhood! We're exploring the impact that absent fathers can have on men and families and unpacking what it looks like to support men on their journey of fatherhood.   Jonathan Lewis and Jeff Watson are co-founders of Fathers for Fathers. This incredible organization seeks to...

How do we empower the next generation of leaders within the church for missional impact?   This week's podcast is a conversation between Christian Huntley and Shino Kurian. Christian met Shino at World Youth Day in Portugal this past summer on mission with Catholic Christian Outreach, and he was immediately inspired by Shino's leadership capacity as well as his faith.   In this episode, we're unpa...

Staffing a church can be challenging! We're often balancing limited budgets with a need for high-capacity leaders. We need leaders with faith and a high commitment who can share the vision for what God is calling us to accomplish. One way that this can be achieved is through high-capacity volunteer staff. These are people who have a heart to see the mission move forward, and who have the time and...