The things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least. The Church has the most important mission on the planet, "Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations" (Matt. 28:18). The Family is the most important institution in the history of humanity, "The future of the world and the Church passes through the family" (Saint John Paul II). This podcast is a conversation about Leadership Where it Matters Most.
The student has become the master! Brett & Christy worked together at CCO in her early years of ministry. Now, she has become one of the premiere leaders in the Catholic Church and joins the show to share about her many years in ministry and the keys to a thriving ministry from her time with CCO. She shares the impotant lessons she's learned over the years, the growth of an evangelist & the four skills of Connect, Act, Discern & Act.
Connect with Christy: https://cco.ca/missionaries/christy-dupuis/
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21 Jan 2026
Renewal of Catholic Culture w/ Dr Ryan Topping
In this episode, Brett is joined by Dr. Ryan Topping, theologian, author, and founder of the Gregory the Great Institute, for a wide-ranging conversation on family, Catholic education, culture, and vocations. Drawing from his academic work and lived experience as a husband and father of ten, Dr. Topping explains the crisis facing Catholic education and priestly vocations in Canada, while offering a compelling vision rooted in classical education, fidelity, and the renewal of culture. The discussion highlights the family as the primary counterweight to the state and a powerful force for evangelization in our time. The episode closes with Dr. Topping's vision for the Gregory the Great Institute and a hopeful call for bold, faithful leadership in the Church today.
Website: https://www.gregorythegreat.ca/
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"Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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7 Jan 2026
Catching God's Vision - the First Job of Any Leader w/ Fr. John Riccardo
This episode dives into a transformative approach to parish leadership, where hearing God's voice becomes the foundation for healing, clarity, and mission. Fr. John Riccardo walks through the prayer exercises that help teams confront wounds, expose the enemy's plans, and discern God's strategy with confidence. With powerful testimonies from bishops and leadership teams, the conversation reveals how Acts XXIX's immersive process brings unity, peace, and renewed purpose. Listeners are invited to embrace the Church's bold call to rescue, renew, and transform their communities through the Spirit.
Connect with Fr. John: https://www.actsxxix.org/media-1
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"Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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