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This podcast dives into the art and spirit of leadership in the Catholic Church. Through storytelling and dialogue with pastoral leaders, ministers, and scholars, the podcast bridges academic theology with practical ministry.
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From Good to Great—The Mechanics of Parish Renewal (opens the original)
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In this episode of Called to Lead , Dr. John Rinaldo welcomes John Poitevent, the founder and director of Great Catholic Parishes . With over 30 years of ministry experience and a background in organizational leadership development, John spends his days coaching pastors and parish teams through the painful but necessary shift from systemic burnout to sustainable missionary growth. Together, they dig into the strategic side of local ministry. John breaks down the four foundational practices that
The Arc of Youth Ministry and the High School Campus as Sanctuary (opens the original)
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In this special episode of Called to Lead, Dr. John Rinaldo welcomes a foundational mentor, veteran minister, and leader, Dr. Stanley Cordero, Director of Campus Ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. Before stepping into high school campus ministry, Stan spent decades forming generations of leaders as a diocesan youth ministry director—including our own host during his teenager years. Together, they bridge the past and the future of youth evangelization. Stan shares his insights on shi
Liturgical Catechesis, Real Presence, and Healing a Secular Age (opens the original)
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In this episode of Called to Lead , Dr. John Rinaldo sits down with Dr. Timothy O’Malley, Associate Director for Research at the McGrath Institute for Church Life and Academic Director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy. An acclaimed author, professor, and executive member of the Eucharistic Revival, Dr. O’Malley’s research bridges the gap between deep sacramental theology and the gritty realities of contemporary parish life. Together, they explore what it means to cultivate a genuinely "sacra
Relational Authority, Unbundled Faith, and the Future of Gen Z and Gen Alpha (opens the original)
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In this episode of Called to Lead, Dr. John Rinaldo welcomes Dr. Josh Packard, sociologist, co-founder of Future of Faith, and one of the country's leading researchers on the spiritual lives of modern youth. Drawing on his book, Faithful Futures: Sacred Tools for Engaging Younger Generations , and years of empirical research, Josh dismantles common generational stereotypes and offers church leaders a clear, research-backed roadmap for connecting with young people. Together, they explore why trad
Flipping the Script on Family Ministry and Parish Change (opens the original)
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In this episode of Called to Lead , Dr. John Rinaldo welcomes Denise Utter, M.A., a freelance consultant, author, ICF trained coach with Vibrant Faith, and the Coordinator of Family Faith Formation for the National Community of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL). Drawing from her deep experience at both the parish and diocesan levels, Denise tackles the hard truth facing modern ministry: the transmission of faith to the next generation depends entirely on how we form and accompany adults, not just chil
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