Divine Renovation Podcast

Keep calm and conference on! Today we’re joined by Hannah Vaughan-Spruce the Divine Renovation UK coordinator as we talk about the state of the church leadership worldwide and our excitement for DRUK19 in Birmingham on February 7 & 8! We hope to see you there! Sign up at: https://www.divinerenovationuk.org/ or on the Divine Renovation App on Google Play Store or iTunes Sign up for the Conference: https://www.divinerenovationuk.org/dr19-uk Get the App: Android: https://bit.ly/2UkUubO Apple: https://apple.co/2RHUfuG

Cash only Church...doesn't have to be. This week on the podcast we’re joined by Tithe.ly, a software platform that helps parishes and ministries connect with their community. Providing apps that address issues such as giving and engagement, the team from Tithe.ly discuss some of the stigma surrounding e-giving and propose changes to the way we deal with technology in churches to fund and forward a church’s mission. Links: https://get.tithe.ly/partner/divine-renovation https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/divine-renovation/id1379070207?mt=8 https://www.deepwaterchurch.com/

Recorded earlier this week from our DR Facebook Live Q&A for the launch of our newest book, Unlocking Your Parish: Making Disciples, Raising Up Leaders with Alpha. Written by Ron Huntley and Father James Mallon, Unlocking Your Parish outlines the role that Alpha has played within Divine Renovation and the difference it can make in your parish! Links: https://bookstore.wau.org/Unlocking-Your-Parish-Making-Disciples-Raising-Up-Leaders-With-Alpha-P344.aspx https://www.amazon.com/Unlocking-Your-Parish-Disciples-Raising-ebook/dp/B07M7XWBWJ?keywords=unlocking+your+parish+with+alpha&qid=1547497608&sr=8-2-fkmrnull&ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2

Brett Powell discusses lessons leaders can learn from Jesus' life, including the need for selflessness and the importance of leading though investing in individual relationships. With a focus on the ability to balance tenderness & fierceness with is a podcast not to be missed. Links: brettpowell.org wayoftheheartpodcast.com

This week, listen as Archbishop Mancini from the Diocese of Halifax-Yarmouth discusses his journey from priest to Archbishop. We also discuss his thoughts on leadership and how necessary it is for the future of our church to be reborn, rebuilt, renewed, and to bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Links: https://www.divinerenovation.net/pentecost-letter

Ever have nothing to do at 6:45 in the morning? Well...have we got the group for you...Friday Morning 6:45 or FM645. This group of men gather together early in the morning to hear the word of God and open their hearts to the holy spirit. Our guest, Charley Vaughan got tired of traveling to Saint Benedict for 6:45 in the morning to attended their Men’s GYM (God You & Me) so he transplanted the idea and started up FM645 at his home parish. Links: https://www.saintjohnxxiii.ca/

Deacons are not called to be junior priests or special parishioners, they are called to serve and the church needs their ministry. In this podcast we’re joined by Deacon Doug Wells from Saint Patrick Parish to help bring some perspective to this pivotal role in the church and what it means to be a deacon in a Divine Renovation Parish. Links: https://stpatrickyorkville.org/

It's not just the role of clergy to lead, to be baptized is to lead. Leadership author, Chris Lowney joins the podcast to discuss the role we all have in the leadership of the church. His book 'Everyone Leads: How to Revitalize the Catholic Church' showcases the challenges facing the church and the need to change strategy, culture and leadership styles as a response to these troubling trends. www.chrislowney.com https://twitter.com/chrislowney https://www.amazon.com/Make-Today-Matter-Habits-Better/dp/082944663X

In a world where technology connects us all, many of us have never felt so alone. Today we talk about breaking down the walls that separate us and how the church can build community. Naomi Lehew of St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell, Texas, breaks down why we need to form community with intention. Enter 'Connect Groups', mid-sized groups of people from a parish who come together to share and care for each other. It underlines the importance of 'belonging' as a beginning to 'believing'.

To go 'on mission' is to invite others. Alpha has been on this mission for over 25 years inviting people, just like Joana de Paula. Now as an employee of Alpha in a Catholic context Joana has come to visit the Divine Renovation Ministry to see this version of mission in action. Links: https://www.alphacanada.org/catholic/ https://alpha.org/catholic-context/home/ https://www.facebook.com/Alpha4Catholics/

Father Peter Wojcik, in his role as Director of Parish Vitality and Mission at the Archdiocese of Chicago, talks about the current process of renewal being undertaken in his Diocese and what it takes to carry out a pastoral vision focused on bringing bringing people to Christ.

"I want to be a priest to change lives and bring people to Christ" - Patrick Salah, a Catholic Seminarian speaks to the Divine Renovation team about his insights as he journeys towards ordination to the priesthood. As a member of Saint Benedict Parish during its early days of renewal, Patrick discusses his unique experience of being formed in a Divine Renovation parish, and the impact his early formation has had on his current internship at another diocesan parish in the midst of their own divine renovation. Link: saintbenedict.ca/connect/

Reformation & revival. Graham Singh is considered a specialist in the closing and re-opening of church buildings. As Executive Director of 'Church Plant Canada' and Trinity Centres Foundation, Graham has re-launched 4 historic churches in the UK and Canada. He's also the Senior Pastor of St. Jax, a church plant in Montreal Canada. Join us as he speaks about the future of historic church buildings and their place in a mission focused renewal. Link: trinitycentres.org stjax.org

André Regnier, co-founder of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO), has been a part of a movement committed to evangelization for the past 30 years. In today's podcast, he discusses the importance of de-mystifying the idea of evangelization. In his latest book, "Clear & Simple", André encourages us to replace the vagueness and confusion that often surrounds leading someone to a conversion, with a simple, practical presentation that the average person can understand. Link: store.cco.c

As a ministry, DR joined the Archdiocese of Chicago in the windy city for the Renew My Church Conference. It was an amazing time, both for our team and the over 2000 parish leaders who were invited. This podcast is one of the breakout sessions we did for the lay leaders. Links: https://www.archchicago.org/renew/what-is-rmc

In today's podcast, the Divine Renovation Team welcomes A.J. Thomas, Lead Pastor of Deep Water Church in Halifax. A.J. discusses some of the elements that have contributed to his church's continual growth, including the importance of intentional leadership and the question of how we help the inexperienced church goer to feel comfortable. Link: https://www.deepwaterchurch.com/

This week we’re joined by Father Simon Lobo and Father Alex Colautti, pastor and associate pastor at Saint Benedict Parish. We discuss the resent series of Alpha testimonies given during mass at Saint Benedict Parish. Also, Father Alex reveals what its like to be new to the priesthood and joining a parish staff team. Links Saint Benedict Parish: saintbenedict.ca https://livestream.com/SaintBenedictParish Alpha Testimony: https://livestream.com/SaintBenedictParish/events/8363783/videos/180026245 Father Alex’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYBQfYwJNKXgRcaUNiXMuQ

Divine Renovation is focused on providing hope. Hope for People, Priests, and Parishes. Chalice, a Catholic child sponsorship organization, shares this vision. Chalice Founder, Father Pat Cosgrove, tells us how Chalice got started and how they are making a difference in the world. Links: chalice.ca chaliceus.ca divinerenovation.tv

Fr. Raymond de Souza joins for the second half to discuss writing in the secular and Christian world, and what trends he sees in our culture. Dan O'Rourke, Fr. Simon Lobo and Ron Huntley discuss: - The Catholic Church in Australia - Learnings from Beta (a summer bridge for Alpha) - Vacation Bible School and how families come together for kids

Welcome to summer everyone...at least here in Canada. While our ministry season may be winding down, our team is busy inspiring and equipping parishes around the world! In studio today is Dan O’Rourke and Father James Mallon chatting about what summer can look like from changing mass times to vacation bible school. You'll also hear preview of a new talk Father James is working on for Philippine Conference on New Evangelization. Link: http://www.pcne.com.ph/ https://www.saintbenedict.ca/vbs