Huntley Leadership Podcast

What does it mean to "make disciples"? And how do you do it within the context of the local parish?   On this episode, we're speaking with Jim Jansen, author of a book titled, "A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish." In this book, Jim seeks to provide a clear path of discipleship and to equip you with the tools to create a tangible action plan for building that path.   This...

Communication is an essential part of leadership. In the parishes we coach, one of the most common concerns that leaders raise is the issue of poor communication.   If we don't get communication right, it's incredibly difficult to be effective in any other aspect of the work we're doing.   On this week's podcast, Ron is unpacking six reasons that people are often unable to get communication right....

In our world today, the conversation around gender and identity has become a big topic. Because of this, many pastors and parents need to navigate situations they often don't feel equipped to engage in.   This week's guest, Jason Evert, is the author of a book titled, 'Male, Female, Other: A Catholic Guide to Understanding Gender.' In his book, Jason addresses the myriad of questions surrounding g...

For many pastors, leading multiple church communities has become a reality that they have to navigate. Learning how to do this effectively can oftentimes be challenging! Every church has its own struggles and unique situations, and finding a healthy balance and leading effectively in each context can be tough for leaders. What does it look like to remain faithful to God's calling while wearing mul...

When we hear the Great Commission, "Go and make disciples," it SOUNDS great! But what does it actually LOOK like to live it out? On this week's podcast, Ron is unpacking what it means to create a culture of witness in our parishes.   We tend to be great at knowing that we should be living a life of witness, but when it comes to actually doing it, there's oftentimes a disconnect. This podcast seeks...

It can sometimes be confusing for the youth to see the deep fulfillment in God and start their journey. Braden Johnson joins us to speak about his journey to finding fulfillment within his faith, sharing his story on searching his heart and finding God, speaking in schools and supporting the youth. He shares how it is okay to take the time to explore your faith as a youth. Jesus will meet you wher...

What does a Jesus-centered church movement look like?  How do you get unstuck?  How can we support people in ways that unleash their potential for impact?    Rich Robinson and his team coach into churches and Christian businesses to create movements.  Rich sat down with Ron to discuss what, why, and how. To learn more about Rich and his work, check out the links below Catalyse Change Movement Lead...

Divorce is painful for all involved. How do we help the children and youth involved manage their pain and make sense of their confusion?   As a child of divorce, Joey Pontarelli started Restored ( https://RestoredMinistry.com ) to help teens and young adults from divorced and broken families heal and build virtue, so they can feel whole again and break the cycle of dysfunction and divorce.   Joey...

The early years of priesthood are incredibly formative! The lessons learned will be ones that you carry throughout your entire ministry and will be the foundation for your future fruitfulness. On this week's podcast, Fr Joshua Whitehead is sharing his experience throughout the first four years of his priesthood. Ron Huntley & Fr. Josh discuss the lessons he's learned so far and the process he'...

Understanding your passion and purpose is essential if you want to make the greatest impact possible. When that purpose is aligned with a greater mission and vision, God can do something truly special. That's exactly what's happening in Melbourne, Australia, in the Catholic Chinese Community! On this week's podcast, we're speaking with Carlos and Jacinta Leung. Carlos and Jacinta are part of the C...

No matter what you do, there's a good chance you lead or influence people in some capacity. Whether as pastors, ministry leaders, business owners, managers, parents, or any other role that involves people, it's essential to understand yourself and also to understand the people around you.   Patrick Molyneaux is the founder of Human Formation Coalition, an organization dedicated to helping Catholic...

The DisipleShift Conference is happening this September in St. John, Indiana! If you're a missional parish, you will not want to miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and increase the impact you have on the world around you.   On this week's podcast, Ron is joined by Fr. Sammie Maletta & Khalil Hattar. Their team at St. John the Evangelist Parish is hosting this awesome conference in partnersh...

Each of us has been gifted by God in unique ways. When we understand these giftings, we're able to have a much more significant impact on the world around us.   Sherry Weddell and her team give workshops and host discernment interviews to help Catholic Christian’s discern their charisms. Their practical and pragmatic approach demystifies our baptismal call and builds confidence in people to serve...

Bill Yoh is a husband, father, successful businessman and author of the book 'Unvarnished Faith: Learning to Love with a Servant’s Heart.'   In this episode, Bill shares of his conversation to Catholicism after a profound encounter with God. His journey took him on a mission trip to Nicaragua that changed his life and marked the beginning of a brand new season of impact in his life.   This podcast...

Let's face it. Ministry can be challenging. The longer you're in ministry, the greater your perspective becomes of the constant need to grow as a leader. This week's guest is certainly no exception. Fr. Paul MacNeil has been a parish priest for 24 years, and has recently been receiving coaching from Tom Corcoran and the team at Rebuilt Parish. Through working with the Rebuilt team, Fr. Paul has co...

Jeff Schiefelbein has spent 25 years launching companies, both Christian and corporate, for-profit and non-profit, and has discovered through much trial and error what it takes to form effective leaders and businesses while living an undivided life. Throughout his experiences, he came to realize that the principles were the same across the board in leadership, and these principles were rooted in t...

This week's podcast is with Sherry Weddell, author of 'Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus.' Sherry spent 15 years listening deeply to Catholics all over America and beyond before writing her book. She delves into essential themes that address the challenges faced by Catholics in deepening their faith and becoming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.   In her b...

The foundation we build upon makes all the difference as leaders. Where we're rooted will have an immense impact on the fruit that we produce in our ministries. This week's podcast is all about the power of retreats, going deep in your faith, and staying rooted in Jesus Christ as leaders. Ron is joined by Patricia Cosgrove, a retired Christian therapist, to unpack what it means to stay grounded in...

Pastoral transitions are something that every church will face at some point. Navigating these critical moments of transition can be challenging, not only for the leaders involved but also for the communities that you lead.   Dr. Lee Kricher is the author of Seamless Pastoral Transition – an incredible resource that many church leaders across traditions have turned to in order to find support thro...

From personal leadership to business leadership and parish leadership, the concept of leadership is a widely discussed subject in the church community. But what do we actually mean when we say "leadership"? What does effective leadership look like within the context of the Catholic Church?   In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Ron shares his own experience and perspective and encourages lis...

In a rapidly changing world, missional parishes are seeking to make a lasting impact on their communities. As leadership teams continue to evolve, it becomes crucial to reimagine the ways we approach the relationship between leadership teams and parish pastoral councils. In this conversation, Ron & Lorraine unpack valuable insights on how to navigate the intricate dynamics of Parish Pastoral Counc...

Leadership teams are an essential part of any ministry. If you have a God-sized vision, then you're going to need an incredible team around you. Your team will be the ones who bring the vision to life!   However, the key lies in mastering the art of facilitating team meetings. We've all experienced the frustration of poorly executed gatherings that leave us drained and unmotivated.   When leadersh...

Join us as we explore the primacy of evangelization and discuss strategies for parish renewal that will inspire both priests and lay leaders in their mission to spread the Word of God. Recorded a few years back with Renewal Ministries, this insightful conversation also unpacks some of Ron's own inspiring story of faith and ultimately being called into ministry full-time. Ron shares about the early...

Conflict is never easy. But where there are people, there is bound to be conflict.   So it's essential that we learn how to engage in conflict in a healthy way, and become more effective in our communication and leadership through those harder conversations.   Over the past few weeks, we asked you to submit questions surrounding the topic of conflict. More specifically, questions related to dealin...

Tune in to the latest episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast with special guest Bishop Erik Pohlmeier who shares his personal journey from being a pastor for over 20 years to becoming a new Bishop. Bishop Erik shares his experience of traveling to different parishes and connecting with priests, which ultimately led him to write a strategic document for his diocese, outlining parish leadership s...