The Church Podcast

Why Catholic Teens Leave the Church Before College | Kedon Gumerson, Ep 077

"The head and the heart leave the church much earlier." Kedon Gumerson, founder of Kinetic Catholic, on why most young Catholics are gone before college and what reaches

Why Catholic Youth Ministry Isn’t Working (and What Is) | Jack Regan, Ep 076.

"The Holy Spirit has not given up on the north of England." Jack Regan, author of How to Start a Fire, on why most Catholic youth ministry isn't forming disciples, and wh

World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul: How to Prepare Your Group | Verso Ministries, Ep 075

"There aren't many people walking barefoot to Rome, but there are people in middle seats." Joan Watson and John Paul Lichon of Verso Ministries on preparing pilgrims for

Why No One Shows Up to Your Youth Ministry (and What to Do) | Jenny O’Neill, Ep 074

The vision is good, the program is good, "and you get two people to sign up." Jenny O'Neill of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia asks Christopher the questions youth minist

Reimagining Faith Formation: Teach the Parents, Too | Patrick Donovan, Ep 073

"Teach my children the prayers, but teach me how to pray." Patrick Donovan of the Diocese of Bridgeport on what parents are really asking the Church for. Dr. Patrick Don

What Parents Really Want From Youth Ministry | Robert Feduccia, Ep 072

"If the church could help me get beyond the one-word answer with my son, I would come to everything you did." Robert Feduccia shares what marginally engaged parents reall

Episode 071 – The Long Way to Authenticity with Carlos Perez

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Carlos Perez, Marathon Youth Ministry's merchandise and branding lead and a former student of Christophe

Episode 070 – Giving Teens the Pen: Forming Young Leaders with Marisally Santiago

In Episode 070 of The Church Podcast, I sit down with Marizoli Santiago to discuss empowering young leaders in the Church. Marizoli shares her journey from graphic design

Episode 069 – Rediscovering Synodality with Bob McCarty

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Bob McCarty, longtime Catholic ministry consultant, author, and former Executive Director of the Nationa

Episode 068 – Hospitality, Community First Village, and 14 Years of Youth Ministry with Lori Nava

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Lori Nava, youth minister at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, through the NFCYM Pod

Episode 067 – Faith and Justice, One and the Same with Maggie Smith

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Maggie Smith, Vice President of Good Faith, formerly known as the Center for Faith Justice. Maggie share

Episode 066: Say Less, Ask More with Annie Grandell

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Annie Grandell, Senior Director of YDisciple for NET Ministries and co-host of the YDisciple Podcast thr

Episode 065 – What's on My Mind Before the Summer Break

In Episode 065 of The Church Podcast, I take a moment to reflect on the key themes that have emerged this season as we approach our summer break. With no guests today, it

Episode 064 – Magnificent Humanity: A Conversation on Magnifica Humanitas with Nick Stein

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Nick Stein, International Director of Young Adult Ministry for the Sisters of Bon Secours of Paris and C

Episode 063 – Beauty, Belonging, and Doing Church Everywhere with Gabby Del Rio

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Gabby Del Rio, owner of Simplicity Beauty Bar and former diocesan youth ministry coordinator for the Dio

Episode 062 – AI, Faith, and the Future of Hispanic Ministry with Dr. Patty Jiménez

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Dr. Patty Jiménez, Visiting Professor at the University of San Diego and Founder of Recetas, a spiritual

Episode 061 – Helping Loved Ones Return to the Faith with Molly Schorr

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Molly Schorr, Membership Coordinator for NFCYM and Founder of Return Faith Ministries, through the NFCYM

Episode 060 – Families, Faith, and the Field: Parish Ministry with Scott Osterle

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Scott Osterle, Parish Engagement Specialist at Enkindle Catholic, through the NFCYM Podcast Network. Sco

Episode 059 – Fighting the Pornified Culture with Fr. Allen Hoffa

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Fr. Allen Hoffa, priest of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, and speaker and advocate with Integri

Episode 058 – The Pros and Cons of Social Media Usage in Ministry with John Rinaldo

In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with John Rinaldo, Catholic speaker, writer, and former co-host of The Church Podcast, for a Reboot Episode r