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EquipCast

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Sharing your Catholic faith with family and friends can sometimes feel daunting. Where do I start? How do I make an impact? Welcome to EquipCast, a weekly podcast from the Archdiocese of Omaha. We want to support your faith journey and equip you with the tools to express your faith authentically in your everyday life. Each week, we’ll discuss practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world. Each episode is filled with encouragement and inspiration so yo ...
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What if everyday moments—like washing dishes or sitting in traffic—could actually connect you to heaven? In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to live into your identity as a beloved son or daughter of God. We’ll chat about the baptismal priesthood—not as some abstract theology, but as a real, lived-out calling to be a bridge betw…
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Parish renewal is the buzzword of the moment—and with it comes an overwhelming array of resources and ministries. So how do you cut through the noise to find what will truly help your parish move forward? In today’s episode, I talk with Susan Windley-Daoust, author of The Four Ways Forward: Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World. Su…
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Luke 24:13-16 You can be physically alive and spiritually aloof. Jesus is right there. They see Him but they do not ‘see’ him.’ Luke 24:27 How did Jesus Teach the Bible? - There is morality in the Bible, but it is not primarily about morality. - There is religion and tradition and history, but it is not primarily about the culture of the time. - Th…
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What if changing the world started with your dinner table? Today, I sit down with Ennie Hickman, co-founder of the Delray Collective, an organization dedicated to equipping people to be ordinary missionary disciples in their everyday lives. We dive into the quiet power of everyday hospitality—those small, intentional acts that build trust, create b…
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If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, Christianity crumbles. If He did, it changes everything. - Jesus really died. No one survives Roman crucifixion. - The grave was secure. Pilate posted Roman guards at the tomb to prevent tampering. - The body was missing. An empty tomb, with folded laundry, demands explanation. - Hundreds saw Him alive. Twenty ye…
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1. Preparation – Introduction : Luke 1-2 2. Preaching—Jesus and His mission : Luke 3-9 3. Parables—Journey to Jerusalem : Luke 10-19. 4. Passion—Jesus’s final week in Jerusalem : Luke 20-24 Jesus Christ came to SAVE (Luke 19:10). BIBLE: B - Boldness in Christ I - Identity in Christ B - Brotherhood in Unity L - Leadership through Service E - Enduran…
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Have you ever thought about how discipleship is like a school, a training table, or even an operating system? Probably not—but I love a good metaphor (maybe too much!). In this episode, I share four powerful ways to think about building a clear path of discipleship as well as the importance of creating a communal context where people can grow, matu…
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Luke 20:1-2 Authority of Jesus vs All Other Authority Luke 20:14-19 Temple Worship (heart) Has Fallen Apart 1. Chief Priest and Scribes attempt to pit Jesus against Rome to get rid of Him (Luke 20:20-26). 2. The Sadducees act in bad faith by asking about the resurrection from the dead while they do not believe in the resurrection (Luke 20:27-44). 3…
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Sharing your Catholic faith with family and friends can sometimes feel daunting. Where do I start? How do I make an impact? Welcome to EquipCast, a weekly podcast from the Archdiocese of Omaha. We want to support your faith journey and equip you with the tools to express your faith authentically in your everyday life. Each week, we’ll discuss pract…
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Why is it so hard to get more volunteers? The same 10% of parishioners seem do 90% of the work. The key to changing this isn’t just recruiting more volunteers—it’s making disciples. People step up when they feel seen, invited, and part of something meaningful. That starts with personal relationships. Instead of generic announcements, we need to rea…
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Luke 19:45-48 Luke 20:1-8 The Temple Cleansed Because of … Love, pure and undefiled love. James 1:27 Love of a Holy God is priority 1 in a cleansed temple. - Thieves should not feel comfortable in the presence of a holy God. - The disordered temple is cleansed to make it a place where the truth is not in competition with anything else. - Goal: For …
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What does it take to build a thriving, faith-filled parish? In this episode, I sit down with Father Jamie Zarse, pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Shawnee, Kansas, to unpack his vision for renewing his parish—starting with a team of prayer warriors and leaders—and the spiritual habits that are transforming his community. From deeper devotion to the …
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Are you part of a dynamic team that truly leverages each member’s unique gifts? Building cohesive and effective teams is essential for parish renewal and vibrant ministry. When individuals are inspired and equipped to discover, discern, and live out their God-given mission, our parishes thrive. In this episode, I sit down with Matt Ingold of Metano…
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Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance for their children’s children. God’s Purposes for Money :: Money is a tool. Proverbs 3:5-10 1. A tool to shape my heart. 2. A tool to bring me joy as I meet the basic needs of my family. 3. A tool to bless me with some of my wants. 4. A tool to allow me to give generously and cheerfully. 5. A tool gro…
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How do you emotionally heal from a hurt? The Hurt Cycle 1. Experience hurt 2. Interpret what happened 3. Respond 3 Responses in Proverbs 1. Evil - justify hurting others out of your hurt; scorched earth. 2. Foolish – ignore, blame shift, excuse make, deferred life maintenance until pain is gone 3. Wise – seeks God and wise counsel to interpret the …
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What’s the secret sauce to evangelization? Aside from the Holy Spirit, it's curiosity—genuinely wanting to know and understand the person in front of you. When you show sincere interest in someone's story, experiences, and thoughts, you create space for authentic connection. This curiosity builds trust and opens the door to deeper conversations whe…
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How can we help others shift from a maintenance mindset to a missional one? It starts with prayer and reflection but also requires creating an environment where people feel safe to explore new ideas and take risks. Encouraging continuous learning is key. By embracing new knowledge and experiences, we can deepen our faith and learn to live it out mo…
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The Bible Warns Us Against: A Cold Heart – (Matthew 24:12) A heart that becomes apathetic, indifferent, or lacking in love. An Unclean Heart – (Psalm 51:10) A heart tainted by sin, in need of renewal and purity. A Double Heart – (Psalm 12:2) A divided heart that lacks full devotion to God. A Hard Heart – (Proverbs 28:14) A heart that is stubborn an…
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Do you ever get distracted while praying the rosary—or even, dare we say, find it boring? The rosary is a powerful tool to deepen your relationship with Jesus and Mary, a beautiful way to converse with God and invite His grace to transform your life. Join me for a Coach’s Corner where I share 12 practical tips to revolutionize your experience of th…
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The Lord to King Hezekiah…. “Put your house in order, because you are going to die,” (Isaiah 38:1 NIV). Life and death are a major theme in the book of Proverbs. “life” and “live” - 56 times “death” and “die” - 20 times You preach your own funeral… your choices, words, attitude, behavior, relationships are the sermon of your life.…
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10 Biggest Money Lesson In Our Marriage: 1. Money matters are spiritual matters. 2. In marriage, like in life, money can become “power” and that is dangerous. 3. Our basic plan on paper beats our all the amazing ideas in our heads. 4. You can’t out give God. 5. Where there is deception and lies, the devil is trying to kill, steal, and destroy. 6. $…
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Do you expect the miraculous from God? As believers, we are invited to trust in God's power and love, knowing He desires to move in our lives in profound and unexpected ways. Miracles are not confined to biblical times; they are a testament to God's ongoing presence in our world. When we step out in faith, we open the door for the Holy Spirit to wo…
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Is busyness subtly drowning out your ability to love God and love others? When we're constantly rushing from one task to the next, we lose the time and mental space to notice the needs of those around us, let alone build meaningful relationships with them. Our hurried lifestyles often turn our homes into mere refuges from the chaos instead of place…
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Understanding Work as Worship 1. God works :: work is godly. Genesis 2:2 2. Work is now cursed - the curse of sin has turned work into toil. Genesis 3:17-19 3. Work is not sacred and secular, but workers can be sacred and secular. Colossians 3:23-24 IDEAL TEAM MEMBER (Patrick Lencioni) A Humble Team Player A Relationally Smart Team Player A Hungry …
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Religious Education is broken, often feeling like a conveyor belt to the sacraments rather than a journey, accompanying individuals as they grow in faith. My guest, Janet Sobczyk, shares how she transformed that reality for her daughter Monica, a person with special needs, so she could receive the sacraments. Janet’s story offers powerful lessons f…
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Pope John Paul II tells us that “evangelization is the cornerstone of all pastoral action, the demands of which are primary, preeminent and preferential.” Yet, let’s be real—how often do we actually see this lived out in our parishes? Evangelization tends to take a back seat, overshadowed by other priorities, rarely making it into budgets or staffi…
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One of the largest opportunities for evangelization is in our Catholic schools. But breaking into this mission field comes with its own struggles. Many parents are juggling so many responsibilities and pressures. They're dealing with work, family, and all the demands of modern life, which can make it hard to prioritize their faith journey. Plus, th…
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What difference would it make if you saw Jesus more completely this Christmas? 1. Consider the unrealized, long-awaited hope of ancient voices. Isaiah 9:6-7 2. Listen to the private ponderings of a humble man and a young woman. Matthew 1:18-21, Matthew 1:26-37 3. Peer into a stable that became a make-shift child delivery room. Luke 2:4-7 4. Pay att…
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INTEGRITY OF HEART: 1. God loves the coming generation more than you do. 2. The coming generation already has a Savior - and you are not it. 3. The coming generations needs a Savior - and you can’t be it for them. 4. Success for the coming generation is not for them to ‘succeed.’ 5. We succeed when the coming generation finds their Gospel-aligned m…
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Can young adults find their place in a faith community after college? Young adults often face the loss of their college community and the challenge of building new connections. They tend to feel isolated and unsure of how to integrate into a parish. Overcoming this involves actively seeking out parish activities, being open to making friends across…
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Would you consider yourself a giver or a receiver? Everything at the first Christmas was about giving. There is nothing more “Christmas” than giving. Would you consider yourself a giver or a receiver? You probably know that you give to make a difference, but did you know that you also give because it shapes you? What you decide to do with money wil…
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Have you ever wondered how to bring the Lord into your work, expanding your prayer life beyond personal devotion? In this episode, we explore missional prayer—prayer that aligns our hearts with the Holy Spirit, focusing on the transformation of our parishes and neighborhoods. It's about moving beyond inward devotion to intentional, outward-facing p…
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Ever wonder if your prayer life is making a difference? Look for the fruits. Are you experiencing more peace, patience, and love in your relationships? Do you feel more attuned to God’s presence and guidance in your daily life? Challenges can also be a signpost—when your prayer life is strong, you’re more likely to face difficulties with grace and …
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I was recently asked, "How do you share your faith without coming across as pushy?" It’s a big question—how can we invite people into a relationship with Jesus without making it feel manipulative? The answer is simple: We love. The core of the Great Commission—"go and make disciples"—is the call to love because God is love. If we let that love shap…
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Why is it so hard to prioritize evangelization? I want to love God, love my neighbor, and introduce others to Jesus, but life often gets in the way. In today’s Coach’s Corner, I’m here to offer some encouragement. When I focus on what Jesus truly asks of me—giving my heart to him in prayer and helping others draw closer to him—everything else falls…
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Being holy is hard, and most of the people I look up to – the saints – lived extraordinary lives. But St. Therese taught us that sanctity is possible through her “little way”. Today, I want to introduce you to another “little way” – that of Servant of God Michelle Duppong. She lived what I like to call “the little way of evangelization” to the poin…
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