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The Discipleship Focused Ministry Podcast

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With over 25 years of experience in parish and diocesan ministry, hosts Eric Gallagher and Jason Spoolstra discuss all things discipleship and its place in parish and diocesan ministry. The Discipleship Focused Ministry Podcast is a channel in the http://www.cofome.com (Cofome, LLC) network.

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United States

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With over 25 years of experience in parish and diocesan ministry, hosts Eric Gallagher and Jason Spoolstra discuss all things discipleship and its place in parish and diocesan ministry. The Discipleship Focused Ministry Podcast is a channel in the http://www.cofome.com (Cofome, LLC) network.

Language:

English


Episodes
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051 - Finding Leaders & Volunteers

10/29/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason discuss strategies on finding leaders and volunteers for discipleship in your parish. We are able to offer this podcast because of the support of people like you. Please consider supporting Eric & Jason by checking out their other projects: Visit the podcast website at www.discipleshippodcast.com. Eric's Projects Cofome, LLCSmallGroupIdeas.comDiscipleshipTraining.comEricGallagher.me Jason's Projects Reading Your Way To HeavenLight & Heavy on YoutubeLight...

Duration:00:38:26

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050 - The #1 Reason Small Groups Fail

9/17/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason celebrate their milestone of 50 episodes and discuss a huge reason that many small groups fail. We are able to offer this podcast because of the support of people like you. Please consider supporting Eric & Jason by checking out their other projects: Visit the podcast website at www.discipleshippodcast.com. Eric's Projects Cofome, LLCSmallGroupIdeas.comDiscipleshipTraining.comEricGallagher.me Jason's Projects Reading Your Way To HeavenLight & Heavy on...

Duration:00:53:55

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049 - When Small Groups Lack Commitment - Part 2

9/10/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason finish with their tips on getting members of your small group to be more committed. We are able to offer this podcast because of the support of people like you. Please consider supporting Eric & Jason by checking out their other projects: Visit the podcast website at www.discipleshippodcast.com. Eric's Projects Cofome, LLCSmallGroupIdeas.comDiscipleshipTraining.comEricGallagher.me Jason's Projects Reading Your Way To HeavenLight & Heavy on YoutubeLight and...

Duration:00:23:55

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048 - When Small Groups Lack Commitment

9/3/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason discuss why small groups tend to lack commitment and what to do about it. We are able to offer this podcast because of the support of people like you. Please consider supporting Eric & Jason by checking out their other projects: Visit the podcast website at www.discipleshippodcast.com. Eric's Projects Cofome, LLCSmallGroupIdeas.comDiscipleshipTraining.comEricGallagher.me Jason's Projects Reading Your Way To HeavenLight & Heavy on YoutubeLight and Heavy...

Duration:00:35:41

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047 - Confirmation & Discipleship - 3 of 3

8/27/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason wrap up their conversation about the Sacrament of Confirmation. We are able to offer this podcast because of the support of people like you. Please consider supporting Eric & Jason by checking out their other projects. Visit the podcast website at www.discipleshippodcast.com. Eric's Projects Cofome, LLCSmallGroupIdeas.comDiscipleshipTraining.comEricGallagher.me Jason's Projects Reading Your Way To HeavenLight & Heavy on YoutubeLight and Heavy Pilgrimages...

Duration:00:32:11

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046 - Confirmation & Discipleship - 2 of 3

6/18/2019
We continue our conversation on Confirmation within a discipleship focused ministry model. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:24:53

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045 - Confirmation & Discipleship - 1 of 3

6/11/2019
It only took 45 episodes to get to one of the most common discussions within Discipleship Focused Ministry. What do we do about Confirmation Preparation? We look forward to your feedback and responses! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:47:30

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044 - When You Try to Put a Round Peg in a Square Hole

6/4/2019
One of the most common questions we are asked is "How can we fit discipleship into our current programming". In this episode we focus on our response to this common question. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:37:16

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043 - Why Is Discipleship Focused Ministry So Important To Us?

5/21/2019
Eric & Jason take some time to share personal reasons why they are so passionate about Discipleship Focused Ministry. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:43:08

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042 - The Best Ways to be Formed in the Vision of Discipleship

4/23/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason discuss the best things to read, places to go, and people to follow in order to grow in the vision of discipleship. See Show Notes Here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:40:35

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041 - Transition Pains

4/16/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason share the realities they've seen as parishes transition into discipleship focused ministry. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:32:08

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040 - Further Considerations on Events

4/4/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason offer even more insights into the appropriateness and intention behind events. www.discipleshippodcast.com www.ericgallagher.mehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUCpRkxtEuaVjU76BRNYaw Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:35:45

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039 - Do Events Equal Discipleship?

3/19/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason discuss the tension between putting on events and having the time for ministry and more ordinary and routine approaches to discipleship. www.discipleshippodcast.comwww.ericgallagher.mehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUCpRkxtEuaVjU76BRNYaw Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:36:05

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038 - Thoughts for Priests

3/7/2019
In this episode Eric & Jason discuss the most common things that they find themselves saying to Pastors and what they wish most Pastors might consider or hear as they discern next steps towards Discipleship Focused Ministry in the parish. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:23:59

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037 - Transform or Blow It Up!

2/18/2019
Eric & Jason discuss whether or not you should transition into a discipleship focused model or mindset slowly or by blowing everything up and starting from scratch. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:39:30

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036 - The Temptation to Leave Ministry

1/15/2019
Working in and for the church can have it's challenges. Many leave their work in ministry because of some of the liabilities and politics involved with formalizing "ministry". We begin this discussion and share stories where this has proven to be difficult. Show Notes My Crazy Youth Ministry Proposal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:38:05

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035 - Leadership Principles for Discipleship

1/8/2019
Jason has been reading some excellent books on leadership so we discuss what he's been learning! Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin Find more episodes at www.discipleshippodcast.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:31:19

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034 - Parents...continued!

1/1/2019
Eric & Jason continue this two episode topic by discussing how the ways that we have ordered the formation opportunities in our parishes have failed parents. Find this and past episodes at www.discipleshippodcast.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:42:04

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033 - How We Have Failed Parents

12/18/2018
Eric & Jason begin this two episode topic by discussing how the ways that we have ordered the formation opportunities in our parishes have failed parents. Check out more episodes at www.discipleshippodcast.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:30:20

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032 - The Impact of Hiring a "Minister"

12/4/2018
Eric & Jason discuss the pro's and con's of the parish or diocese hiring someone to do ministry as opposed to someone coordinating the ministry that is being done by others. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofome)

Duration:00:41:09