Welcome to the Catholics Living Discipleship podcast. Here we talk with individuals about how they grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. We also have conversations with parish leadership to discuss evangelization initiatives and parish life strategies that are helping them to be more missionary. We hope these stories and discussions provide encouragement, awaken transformation, and inspire mission.
We Stopped “Parent Drop-Off Faith” — And Everything Changed
If you’re a parent, pastor, or ministry leader asking:
“How do we engage families today?” — this is for you.
In this conversation we cover:
Why parents feel ill-equipped to lead their kids in faith (and how Pathways fixes that)
The 12-inch journey — from head to heart — and why it changes everything
How the Catechetical Choir program grew directly out of the Pathways model
What it looks like when a parish goes all-in on missionary discipleship
What if the biggest shift in Catholic family faith formation isn't a new curriculum — it's a total change in who does the forming?
In this episode, I sit down with Angela Daly — Catechetical Program Director for the Diocese of Austin and family faith formation leader at St. Jerome Parish in Waco, Texas — to talk about the Pathways program and why it's changing everything for Catholic families.
Angela shares how her parish moved away from the traditional "drop-off" model of religious education and toward a family-centered approach to Catholic discipleship that has transformed parish culture, filled parking lots on formation nights, and — most importantly — lit parents on fire for their own faith.
Resources mentioned:
Pathways Program — Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries https://www.fflcm.org/home
A Vibrant Parish Life https://www.avibrantparishlife.com/
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25 Apr 2026
I Didn’t Realize How Powerful These 5 Catholic Practices Were For Discipleship
Are you a practicing Catholic ready to take the next step?
These 5 simple practices will help you move from going through the motions to living as a true missionary disciple of Jesus.
In this episode, Darrin Nelson shares 5 daily practices that form the foundation of Catholic discipleship — no complicated programs, just simple steps you can start today.
What you'll learn:
✝️ Practice 1: Tell Jesus you want to be His disciple
📖 Practice 2: Read the Gospels daily
🙏 Practice 3: Engage in reflective prayer
📓 Practice 4: Journal your journey with Jesus
🔁 Practice 5: Repeat consistently — discipleship is a daily decision Catholic discipleship isn't about perfection. It's about showing up every day and saying yes to Jesus.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your faith, these practices will help you Encounter, Awaken, and Witness.
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🎙️ Listen to the CLD Podcast for deeper conversations on discipleship and parish mission. Encounter · Awaken · Witness
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14 Apr 2026
Catholic Discipleship vs Practicing Catholic: 3 Discipleship Shifts That Matter
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Are we forming practicing Catholics… or true disciples of Jesus Christ?
In this video, we break down 3 key disciplines that separate a practicing Catholic from someone truly living out Catholic discipleship:
Attendance vs Attention
Weekly vs Daily Relationship with God
Maintenance vs Mission
If you’re a parish leader, volunteer, or committed Catholic, these differences may explain why your parish feels stuck—and what you can do about it.
I also share 2 practical steps you can start implementing right away to foster a culture of discipleship in your parish.
👉 If you’re serious about helping people grow closer to Christ, this video is for you.
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