Say Yes to Holiness
By Christina Semmens
Episode 238--"A New Pope, Mother's Day, and Living Easter"--Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
In this conversation, Christina Semmens discusses the significance of faith, leadership, and personal responsibility in the context of Catholic teachings.
She reflects on the recent election of Pope Leo XIV, the teachings of St. Augustine, and the importance of embracing life and death with a focus on relationships and prayer. The discussion emphasizes the power of personal choice in character development and the role of Mary as an intercessor through prayer, particularly the Rosary.
Takeaways
- Pope Leo XIV emphasizes that we are beloved children of God.
- St. Augustine's teachings remind us to shine brightly in the world.
- We must embrace the reality of death to prepare for eternal life.
- Personal responsibility is key to character development.
- We have a choice in how we respond to life's challenges.
- Prayer, especially the Rosary, can solve any problem.
- Living in the present moment is essential for spiritual growth.
- Relationships with God, family, and friends should take priority.
- The joy of Easter is rooted in the victory over sin and death.
- Mary serves as a powerful intercessor for our prayers.
Sound Bites
- "We are beloved children of God."
- "We need to focus on relationships."
- "The Rosary can solve any problem."
- "Mary is our great intercessor."
- "Rejoice! He is risen!"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings
02:22 The Call to Leadership and Faith
07:10 Embracing Life and Death
13:32 Personal Responsibility and Character Development
21:07 The Power of Prayer and Intercession
Episode #237--"Called to Something Different"--1:1 with Brooke Joiner, CEO, Catholic Owned,
In this episode of Say Yes to Holiness, host Christina Semmens speaks with Brooke Joiner, co-founder and CEO of Catholic Owned, a platform dedicated to connecting Catholic consumers with businesses that align with their faith. Brooke shares her journey of conversion to Catholicism, the inspiration behind launching Catholic Owned, and the importance of supporting fellow Catholics through intentional spending. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of building a faith-based business, the significance of spiritual practices, and the future initiatives of Catholic Owned, including the Eastertide shopping guide.
Takeaways
- Brooke Joyner is a convert to Catholicism and co-founder of Catholic Owned.
- The mission of Catholic Owned is to connect Catholic consumers with businesses that share their values.
- Brooke's journey involved a significant pilgrimage that inspired the launch of Catholic Owned.
- The platform started as a digital magazine to test the market for Catholic businesses.
- Vetting businesses involves adherence to the Magisterium and personal faith practices of owners.
- Spending money wisely can support Catholic families and communities.
- Users can nominate businesses to be included in the Catholic Owned network.
- The Eastertide shopping guide offers curated gifts for various occasions.
- Catholic Owned aims to build a new Catholic economy by fostering community support.
- Brooke emphasizes the importance of spiritual practices in her work.
Sound Bites
- "We need to do something better."
- "If we can't even help our own people, what are we doing?"
- "Our dollars have power."
- "You can nominate businesses that you know of in your area."
- "The Eastertide shopping guide is a curated collection."
- "We are seeing that Catholics really care about this."
- "It's a very long game."
- "We are building the new Catholic economy."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Catholic Owned and Its Mission
03:11 Brooke Joyner's Journey to Catholic Owned
05:52 The Birth of Catholic Owned
09:14 Pilgrimage and Inspiration
12:08 Launching the Digital Magazine
14:59 Vetting Catholic Businesses
18:08 The Importance of Spending Wisely
21:05 Nominate and Expand the Network
24:00 Eastertide Shopping Guide Overview
26:47 Future Initiatives and Growth Plans
29:59 Challenges and Rewards of the Journey
33:11 Spiritual Practices and Their Impact
35:58 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
For more information about Brooke and Catholic Owned, go to: https://catholicowned.com/introduction
Day 49--The Road of Hope--What's Next?
Day 49--The Road of Hope--What's Next?
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 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 46--The Road of Hope--Ch 36--Hope
Day 46--The Road of Hope--Ch 36--Hope
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 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 43--The Road of Hope--Ch 34--Examination of Conscience
Day 43--The Road of Hope--Ch 34--Examination of Conscience
Day 42--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 2
Day 42--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 2
Day 41--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 1
Day 41--The Road of Hope--Ch 33--Leadership, Part 1
Day 40--The Road of Hope--Ch 32--Ordinary Work
Day 40--The Road of Hope--Ch 32--Ordinary Work
Day 39--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 2
Day 39--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 2
Day 38--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 1
Day 38--The Road of Hope--Ch 31--Charity, Part 1
Day 37--The Road of Hope--Ch 30--The Happy Child
Day 37--The Road of Hope--Ch 30--The Happy Child
Day 36--The Road of Hope--Ch 29--Suffering
Day 36--The Road of Hope--Ch 29--Suffering
Day 35--The Road of Hope--Ch 28--New Life
Day 35--The Road of Hope--Ch 28--New Life
Day 34--The Road of Hope--Ch 27--Renewal
Day 34--The Road of Hope--Ch 27--Renewal
Day 33--The Road of Hope--Ch 26--Dedication
Day 33--The Road of Hope--Ch 26--Dedication
Day 32--The Road of Hope--Ch 25--Development
Day 32--The Road of Hope--Ch 25--Development
Day 31--The Road of Hope--Ch 24--Studies
Day 31--The Road of Hope--Ch 24--Studies
Day 30--The Road of Hope--Ch 23--Wisdom
Day 30--The Road of Hope--Ch 23--Wisdom
Day 29--The Road of Hope--Ch 22--Joy
Day 29--The Road of Hope--Ch 22--Joy
Day 28--The Road of Hope--Ch 21--Restraint of Speech
Day 28--The Road of Hope--Ch 21--Restraint of Speech
Day 27--Road of Hope--Ch 20--Humility
Day 27--Road of Hope--Ch 20--Humility
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 25--The Road of Hope--Ch 19--The Family
Day 25--The Road of Hope--Ch 19--The Family
Day 24--The Road of Hope--Ch 18--Chastity
Day 24--The Road of Hope--Ch 18--Chastity
Day 23--The Road of Hope--Ch 17--Poverty
Day 23--The Road of Hope--Ch 17--Poverty
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.
Takeaways
- Edmund'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."
Chapters
00:00 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 Ministers
For more information about Edmund and Zealous Parish Ministers, go to: https://edmundmitchell.com/
Day 22--The Road of Hope--Ch 16--Obedience
Day 22--The Road of Hope--Ch 16--Obedience
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 20--The Road of Hope--Ch 15--The Eucharist, Part 1
Day 20--The Road of Hope--Ch 15--The Eucharist, Part 1
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 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1
Day 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1
Day 17--The Road of Hope--Ch 13--Faith
Day 17--The Road of Hope--Ch 13--Faith
Day 16--The Road of Hope--Ch 12--The Church
Day 16--The Road of Hope--Ch 12--The Church
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 14--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude, Part 2
Day 14--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude, Part 2
Day 13--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude Part 1
Day 13--The Road of Hope--Ch 10--Fortitude Part 1
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 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1
Day 18--The Road of Hope--Ch 14--The Apostle Part 1
Day 12--The Road of Hope--Ch 9--The Heart
Day 12--The Road of Hope--Ch 9--The Heart
Day 11--The Road of Hope--Ch 8--Sacrifice
Day 11--The Road of Hope--Ch 8--Sacrifice
Day 10--The Road of Hope--Ch 7: Prayer
Day 10--The Road of Hope--Ch 7: Prayer
Day 9--The Road to Hope--The Supernatural Life
Day 9--The Road to Hope--The Supernatural Life
Day 8--The Road to Hope--Ch 5: The Interior Life
Day 8--The Road to Hope--Ch 5: The Interior Life
Day 7--The Road to Hope--Ch 4--The Call: Vocation
Day 7--The Road to Hope--Ch 4--The Call: Vocation
Day 6--The Road to Hope--Ch 3--Perseverance
Day 6--The Road to Hope--Ch 3--Perseverance
Day 5--Road to Hope--Ch 2--Duty
Day 5--Road to Hope--Ch 2--Duty