Huntley Leadership Podcast

This week on the Huntley Leadership Podcast features an interview with Deacon Peter Pellicaan from the Brisbane Diocese. Deacon Peter is the Executive Director of Evangelization in Brisbane, responsible for supporting parishes and communities in their mission to make disciples of all nations. He was the second guest to appear on this podcast, and it's so great to be checking in with him again two...

On the Huntley Leadership Podcast, we love to unpack the topic of parish renewal through the lens of Catholic leadership. In this episode, Ron Huntley sits down with Father Ed Shuttleworth, a priest from the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin, with over 33 years of experience in serving the church.   Father Ed shares his personal story of leading a struggling parish and his journey toward finding a s...

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Bill Scollard, Life Groups Coordinator at St. Benedict Parish in Halifax, NS, and Saint Mary’s University hall of fame football player. Bill's incredible journey from playing for the worst football team in the country to playing in the national championship only three years later serves as a testimony of perseverance and leadership. We dive into what it...

This week on the Huntley Leadership Podcast, we're thrilled to have Kym Keady join us as our special guest. Kym is the Director of Ignite Youth and serves on the Emmanuel Community leadership team in Brisbane, Australia, a vibrant Catholic group of around 250 members that have made a real impact in their country. In this episode, Kym shares her insights on effective leadership in the Catholic Chur...

Welcome to the Huntley Leadership Podcast, where we share the inspiring stories of Catholic leaders who are driving change and Parish renewal in their communities. In this episode, Ron is joined by Lorraine McCarthy, the Diocesan Partnerships Manager for Huntley Leadership. Lorraine's story is one of faith and commitment to serving the Church. Her years of experience in various leadership roles, i...

This week, we dive into the topic of "Catholic Leadership Insights for Diocesan Work" with our guest, Deacon Josh Clayton, the Director of Mission and Renewal at the Diocese of Bathurst, Australia.   Diocesan work can be challenging, as trust is often difficult to establish and maintain. However, with the right approach and mindset, it's possible to build trust between leaders and create a shared...

Are you interested in sharing your faith, but not sure how to connect with people in an authentic way? In this episode of the Huntley Leadership podcast, I'm joined again by Khalil Hattar, a Pastoral Associate at St. John the Evangelist Parish, as we unpack the importance of culturally relevant evangelization in the Catholic Church. Khalil shares his perspective on the incredible opportunities tha...

It's always inspiring to hear about the journeys of leaders from different backgrounds. In this episode, we have guest Fr. Pierluigi, a priest who spent the first 18 years of his priesthood forming seminarians before being assigned as a parish priest. In this candid conversation, Fr. Pierluigi shares his experience of transitioning from being a formator to a parish leader. He discusses the challen...

Looking for ways to contribute to Jesus' church in a significant way, but not sure where to start? Join us for a conversation with Niall Mc Nally, a Catholic creative from Belfast, Ireland. As the Director of Cast Ministries, Niall is known for his innovative use of movies, music, social media, and technology to creatively teach, preach, and inspire young people and leaders with the Gospel. Whethe...

On this week's podcast, I'm joined by Susan Windley-Daoust, the author of "Four Ways Forward" and Director of Missionary Discipleship at the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, MN. This week delves into the challenges of being an apostolic leader at a time when the traditional methods of the past are no longer bearing the desired fruit. Our conversation unpacks some of the challenges of connecting with a...

This week, we're going back into the podcast archives to the first interview we released! In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Dan Balogh, a scientist and former devout atheist who found faith. Join us as we explore how God transformed Dan's life and how his newfound faith impacted his leadership journey. Through this thought-provoking conversation, we unpack the importance of ack...

Join us as we dive into the world of men's ministry with our special guest, Robert Falzon, founder of menALIVE - a thriving men's ministry based in Australia. In this inspiring conversation, we explore the impact of men's ministry on individuals and communities, and how it can lead to a deeper connection with Christ and a stronger sense of purpose. From being a successful businessman to giving his...

As churches struggle with shrinking attendance and resources, many leaders feel overwhelmed and under-resourced. But what if the problem isn't a lack of resources, but rather an overabundance of them? In this episode of the leadership podcast, I'm joined by Mitch from Crown Jesus Ministries for a though-provoking conversation that challenges the common belief that more resources equal more success...

In this episode of the leadership podcast, host and Catholic leadership coach Ron Huntley sits down with Father Adam Cesarek to discuss his journey of growth in faith and leadership. Father Adam shares his experience of reaching a point of surrender and humility, where he realized he could not rely on his own abilities and skills, but had to trust in God to guide him. The conversation delves into...

On this episode, I sit down with Bishop Gerard Bergie of the Diocese of St. Catharines to discuss maximizing missional impact through effective parish pastoral councils.   Bishop Bergie is taking action on insights & early learnings collected from the synod results in his diocese. While waiting for the full results to be released sometime in the next year, Bishop Bergie and the Diocese of St. Cath...

In this episode of the Ron Huntley Leadership Podcast, I had the privilege to sit down once again with Louis Cain from St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indiana. He joined me to discuss his journey from studying accounting to becoming a missionary for Focus, and his eventual transition into the world of parish life.   Louis sheds light on the common struggles that many young Catholic leaders face...

Pornography is not just a personal issue; it's a societal one! It's not just something that happens to a specific type of person. It's a problem that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. That's why this conversation is so essential for us to engage in as church leaders! The effects of pornography on individuals can include increased feelings of shame, guilt, and isolation. It can...

Historically, the Church has focused on a centralized leadership model where all decisions and actions flow through one person – their Pastor. But as more and more pastors shift towards breaking free from the constraints of clericalism, the potential for positive impact increases exponentially! On this week's podcast, I'm joined again by Khalil Hattar, a Pastoral Associate at St. John the Evangeli...

Dr. Marlon De La Torre, a seasoned catechetical leader with over 26 years of experience, shares his insights on how to find and grow in faith and how to use that faith to positively impact others. Currently serving as the Executive Director for Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Detroit, Dr. Marlon` has dedicated over two decades of his professional career to serving...

In this episode of the Ron Huntley Leadership Podcast, I'm joined by Bobby & Katie Fredericksen of The Catholic Couple Podcast. Bobby and Katie are Catholic podcasters who engage in meaningful conversations about Catholicism, marriage, family, children, education, and the culture with a wide variety of guests. They share their own experiences of discovering and deepening their faith, and how they...

Effective church management is essential for creating a culture of mission and purpose within our organizations. By learning how to effectively manage resources, we can better serve our communities and carry out our mission of spreading the Gospel. In this episode of the Ron Huntley Leadership Podcast, we're joined by Matthew Manion, Faculty Director of the Center for Church Management in the Vill...

How do we effectively mobilize our communities around mission, while understanding the realities of the new post-lockdown world we live in? It's no secret that the world has changed since Covid. And when it comes to church leadership, that change can be really hard to navigate. I had the privilege of speaking with Dan McCarty on this week's podcast. After serving internationally with Alpha Ireland...

In the church, we often judge & evaluate fruitfulness based on external factors–things like the offertory, the October counts, or the number of people coming through the doors each week. But Jesus himself used a different metric for measuring success: "Did you love the least of these? The forgotten?" We're not used to judging fruitfulness by how many people we've formed & sent into the community t...

Parents and youth ministers in the Catholic church want their children to grow up and attend a parish where they can get sustained formation. The problem is that many parishes are not actually equipped with leaders who can do that effectively. Even with well-trained youth leaders, the capacity is limited in parishes that are not well-led and where the culture isn't healthy at its core. This is how...

Stewarding the physical spaces that God has entrusted to us as the Catholic Church can be daunting! Across the world, there are church leaders realizing that they have more building capacity than they have the staff capacity to maintain; many simply realize that their spaces aren't as effective as they once were. Conversations around our places of worship are not unique to leaders in 2022 either!...