Say Yes to Holiness

Say Yes to Holiness

By Christina Semmens

A podcast designed to inspire, encourage, and accompany you to finding purpose, peace and abundance in your daily life in the pursuit of holiness
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Day 5--Road to Hope--Ch 2--Duty

Say Yes to HolinessMar 08, 2025
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Day 49--The Road of Hope--What's Next?

Day 49--The Road of Hope--What's Next?

Day 49--The Road of Hope--What's Next?

Apr 21, 202511:00
Day 48--The Road of Hope--A Life of Hope, Part 2

Day 48--The Road of Hope--A Life of Hope, Part 2

Day 48--The Road of Hope--A Life of Hope, Part 2

Apr 20, 202511:31
Day 47--The Road of Hope--Ch 37--A Life of Hope, Part 1

Day 47--The Road of Hope--Ch 37--A Life of Hope, Part 1

Day 47--The Road of Hope--Ch 37--A Life of Hope, Part 1

Apr 19, 202511:31
Day 46--The Road of Hope--Ch 36--Hope

Day 46--The Road of Hope--Ch 36--Hope

Day 46--The Road of Hope--Ch 36--Hope

Apr 18, 202514:57
Day 45--The Road of Hope--Ch 35--Our Mother Mary, Part 2

Day 45--The Road of Hope--Ch 35--Our Mother Mary, Part 2

Day 45--The Road of Hope--Ch 35--Our Mother Mary, Part 2

Apr 17, 202514:20
Day 44--The Road of Hope--Ch 35--Our Mother Mary, Part 1

Day 44--The Road of Hope--Ch 35--Our Mother Mary, Part 1

Day 44--The Road of Hope--Ch 35--Our Mother Mary, Part 1

Apr 16, 202514:39
Day 43--The Road of Hope--Ch 34--Examination of Conscience

Day 43--The Road of Hope--Ch 34--Examination of Conscience

Day 43--The Road of Hope--Ch 34--Examination of Conscience

Apr 15, 202514:52
Day 42--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 2

Day 42--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 2

Day 42--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 2

Apr 14, 202513:34
Day 41--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 1

Day 41--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 1

Day 41--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 1

Apr 13, 202513:14
Day 40--The Road of Hope--Ch 32--Ordinary Work

Day 40--The Road of Hope--Ch 32--Ordinary Work

Day 40--The Road of Hope--Ch 32--Ordinary Work

Apr 12, 202511:57
Day 39--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 2

Day 39--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 2

Day 39--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 2

Apr 11, 202513:20
Day 38--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 1

Day 38--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 1

Day 38--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 1

Apr 10, 202512:36
Day 37--The Road of Hope--Ch 30--The Happy Child

Day 37--The Road of Hope--Ch 30--The Happy Child

Day 37--The Road of Hope--Ch 30--The Happy Child

Apr 09, 202510:36
Day 36--The Road of Hope--Ch 29--Suffering

Day 36--The Road of Hope--Ch 29--Suffering

Day 36--The Road of Hope--Ch 29--Suffering

Apr 08, 202514:38
Day 35--The Road of Hope--Ch 28--New Life

Day 35--The Road of Hope--Ch 28--New Life

Day 35--The Road of Hope--Ch 28--New Life

Apr 07, 202512:18
Day 34--The Road of Hope--Ch 27--Renewal

Day 34--The Road of Hope--Ch 27--Renewal

Day 34--The Road of Hope--Ch 27--Renewal

Apr 06, 202514:38
Day 33--The Road of Hope--Ch 26--Dedication

Day 33--The Road of Hope--Ch 26--Dedication

Day 33--The Road of Hope--Ch 26--Dedication

Apr 05, 202514:56
Day 32--The Road of Hope--Ch 25--Development

Day 32--The Road of Hope--Ch 25--Development

Day 32--The Road of Hope--Ch 25--Development

Apr 04, 202511:47
Day 31--The Road of Hope--Ch 24--Studies

Day 31--The Road of Hope--Ch 24--Studies

Day 31--The Road of Hope--Ch 24--Studies

Apr 03, 202510:40
Day 30--The Road of Hope--Ch 23--Wisdom

Day 30--The Road of Hope--Ch 23--Wisdom

Day 30--The Road of Hope--Ch 23--Wisdom

Apr 02, 202510:52
Day 29--The Road of Hope--Ch 22--Joy

Day 29--The Road of Hope--Ch 22--Joy

Day 29--The Road of Hope--Ch 22--Joy

Apr 01, 202508:08
Day 28--The Road of Hope--Ch 21--Restraint of Speech

Day 28--The Road of Hope--Ch 21--Restraint of Speech

Day 28--The Road of Hope--Ch 21--Restraint of Speech

Mar 31, 202509:10
Day 27--Road of Hope--Ch 20--Humility

Day 27--Road of Hope--Ch 20--Humility

Day 27--Road of Hope--Ch 20--Humility

Mar 30, 202510:59
Day 26--The Road of Hope--Ch 19--The Family Part 2

Day 26--The Road of Hope--Ch 19--The Family Part 2

Day 26--The Road of Hope--Ch 19--The Family Part 2

Mar 29, 202513:40
Day 25--The Road of Hope--Ch 19--The Family

Day 25--The Road of Hope--Ch 19--The Family

Day 25--The Road of Hope--Ch 19--The Family

Mar 28, 202512:57
Day 24--The Road of Hope--Ch 18--Chastity

Day 24--The Road of Hope--Ch 18--Chastity

Day 24--The Road of Hope--Ch 18--Chastity

Mar 27, 202515:13
Day 23--The Road of Hope--Ch 17--Poverty

Day 23--The Road of Hope--Ch 17--Poverty

Day 23--The Road of Hope--Ch 17--Poverty

Mar 26, 202509:56
Episode #236 "Falling in Love with Jesus"--Edmund Mitchell, Founder, Zealous Parish Ministers

Episode #236 "Falling in Love with Jesus"--Edmund Mitchell, Founder, Zealous Parish Ministers

In this episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina Semmens sits down with Edmund Mitchell, Founder of Zealous Parish Ministries and have a conversation about Edmund's journey from being a cradle Catholic to becoming a passionate parish minister. They discuss the importance of evangelization within the parish, the mission of the parish to save souls, and the transition from maintenance to mission-oriented churches. This conversation was especially near and dear to my heart due to my work at The Catholic Leadership Puzzle, so was excited to give Edmund a chance to introduce his new initiative, Zealous Parish Ministers, aimed at supporting parish ministers in their roles. Edmund also emphasized the need for continuous formation and skill development in ministry. The conversation highlights the significance of vision casting and various roles a parish minister must embody to effectively lead their community. TakeawaysEdmund's journey reflects a deep love for Jesus and evangelization.Parishes are crucial for local evangelization efforts.The mission of the parish is to invite all souls into God's family.Transitioning from maintenance to mission is essential for parish vitality.Zealous Parish Ministers aims to support parish staff in their roles.Continuous formation is vital for parish ministers' effectiveness.Understanding the three roles of a parish minister enhances ministry impact.Vision casting is a key discipline for effective leadership.The parish boundary includes all souls, not just registered members.Resources like 'The Advantage' can help parish ministers develop essential skills.Sound Bites"Parishes can't be just maintenance.""We need to help parish ministers thrive.""Zeal for my house will consume me."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Evangelization and Parish Ministry 03:01 Edmund's Journey: From Cradle Catholic to Parish Minister 06:00 The Role of the Parish in Evangelization 09:02 Defining the Mission of the Parish 11:57 Transitioning from Maintenance to Mission 15:00 Launching Zealous Parish Ministers 17:56 The Importance of Continuous Formation 20:48 Skills for Effective Parish Ministry 24:11 The Three Roles of a Parish Minister 26:52 Vision Casting and Its Importance 30:02 Conclusion and Resources for Parish MinistersFor more information about Edmund and Zealous Parish Ministers, go to: https://edmundmitchell.com/ and https://www.zealousparishministers.co/
Mar 25, 202541:27
Day 22--The Road of Hope--Ch 16--Obedience

Day 22--The Road of Hope--Ch 16--Obedience

Day 22--The Road of Hope--Ch 16--Obedience

Mar 25, 202510:47
Day 21--The Road of Hope--Ch 15--The Eucharist, Part 2

Day 21--The Road of Hope--Ch 15--The Eucharist, Part 2

Day 21--The Road of Hope--Ch 15--The Eucharist, Part 2

Mar 24, 202512:56
Day 20--The Road of Hope--Ch 15--The Eucharist, Part 1

Day 20--The Road of Hope--Ch 15--The Eucharist, Part 1

Day 20--The Road of Hope--Ch 15--The Eucharist, Part 1

Mar 23, 202512:39
Day 19--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle, Part 2

Day 19--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle, Part 2

Day 19--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle, Part 2

Mar 22, 202512:55
Day 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1

Day 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1

Day 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1

Mar 21, 202512:52
Day 17--The Road of Hope--Ch 13--Faith

Day 17--The Road of Hope--Ch 13--Faith

Day 17--The Road of Hope--Ch 13--Faith

Mar 20, 202510:55
Day 16--The Road of Hope--Ch 12--The Church

Day 16--The Road of Hope--Ch 12--The Church

Day 16--The Road of Hope--Ch 12--The Church

Mar 19, 202514:32
Day 15--The Road of Hope--Ch 11--The Presence of God

Day 15--The Road of Hope--Ch 11--The Presence of God

Day 15--The Road of Hope--Ch 11--The Presence of God

Mar 18, 202509:33
Day 14--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude, Part 2

Day 14--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude, Part 2

Day 14--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude, Part 2

Mar 17, 202510:35
Day 13--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude Part 1

Day 13--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude Part 1

Day 13--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude Part 1

Mar 16, 202509:51
Day 19--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle, Part 2

Day 19--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle, Part 2

Day 19--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle, Part 2

Mar 15, 202512:55
Day 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1

Day 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1

Day 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1

Mar 15, 202512:52
Day 12--The Road of Hope--Ch 9--The Heart

Day 12--The Road of Hope--Ch 9--The Heart

Day 12--The Road of Hope--Ch 9--The Heart

Mar 15, 202508:25
Day 11--The Road of Hope--Ch 8--Sacrifice

Day 11--The Road of Hope--Ch 8--Sacrifice

Day 11--The Road of Hope--Ch 8--Sacrifice

Mar 14, 202510:27
Day 10--The Road of Hope--Ch 7: Prayer

Day 10--The Road of Hope--Ch 7: Prayer

Day 10--The Road of Hope--Ch 7: Prayer

Mar 13, 202511:10
Day 9--The Road to Hope--The Supernatural Life

Day 9--The Road to Hope--The Supernatural Life

Day 9--The Road to Hope--The Supernatural Life

Mar 12, 202509:50
Day 8--The Road to Hope--Ch 5: The Interior Life

Day 8--The Road to Hope--Ch 5: The Interior Life

Day 8--The Road to Hope--Ch 5: The Interior Life

Mar 11, 202509:35
Day 7--The Road to Hope--Ch 4--The Call: Vocation

Day 7--The Road to Hope--Ch 4--The Call: Vocation

Day 7--The Road to Hope--Ch 4--The Call: Vocation

Mar 10, 202510:16
Day 6--The Road to Hope--Ch 3--Perseverance

Day 6--The Road to Hope--Ch 3--Perseverance

Day 6--The Road to Hope--Ch 3--Perseverance

Mar 09, 202509:05
Day 5--Road to Hope--Ch 2--Duty

Day 5--Road to Hope--Ch 2--Duty

Day 5--Road to Hope--Ch 2--Duty

Mar 08, 202509:21
Day 4--Road to Hope--Ch 1--Departure

Day 4--Road to Hope--Ch 1--Departure

Day 4--Road to Hope--Ch 1--Departure

Mar 07, 202509:01
Day 3--The Road to Hope--Prologue

Day 3--The Road to Hope--Prologue

Day 3--The Road to Hope--Prologue

Mar 06, 202506:55