Each episode features conversations with people from various backgrounds, exploring the real side of ministry. We discuss insights and learnings from the local and national landscape, enriching our understanding of the ministry's impact.
The Church Podcast
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Each episode features conversations with people from various backgrounds, exploring the real side of ministry. We discuss insights and learnings from the local and national landscape, enriching our understanding of the ministry's impact.
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June 16, 2026
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's just you and me discussing pressing topics in ministry. I delve into the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and the church, emphasizing the need for informed discussions rather than fear. We also explore the critical distinction between training and forming leaders, highlighting the importance of nurturing character and competency in our teams. Lastly, I address how to welcome back those who have drifted from the church, encouraging a deeper understanding of their experiences. Join me as we unpack these insights and encourage thoughtful conversations as the season wraps up.
June 9, 2026
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 Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Institute for Ministry with Young Adults, through the NFCYM Podcast Network. Nick returns to the show for his second appearance, this time to dig into Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas — "On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence." Signed on May 15, 2026, the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum, the document situates the AI revolution within the full tradition of Catholic Social Doctrine and calls the Church and the world to protect human dignity in a time of rapid technological change. Together, Christopher and Nick explore how to read and approach a papal encyclical, what the document actually says (beyond the headlines), and what it means for ministry leaders, catechists, and anyone trying to live faithfully in a digitally saturated world. They also walk through the encyclical's two guiding biblical images — the Tower of Babel and Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem — and surface some of its most challenging and practical insights. For more visit us at https://thechurchpodcast.org
June 2, 2026
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 Diocese of Raleigh, through the NFCYM Podcast Network. Gabby shares how two seemingly different careers — cosmetology and Catholic ministry — were always connected by the same through line: love and identity in God. Originally from Zacatecas, Mexico, she grew up in a deeply faith-filled family and carried that foundation through her work as a cosmetology instructor, a parish youth minister, and eventually a diocesan leader before following a clear prompting from the Lord to open her own salon. Together, Christopher and Gabby explore what it means to do church outside the walls of a parish, how the Recharge model shaped her approach to youth ministry, and what it looks like to build a business that doubles as a place of genuine encounter. They also unpack the fears, the faith, and the unexpected gifts that came with leaving a stable diocesan position to step into something new. For more visit us at https://thechurchpodcast.org
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