Friends, what makes great leaders great? Why do certain men and women seem to lead with such effectiveness?
On today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show,” Brandon Vogt and I discuss several great leaders including Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, Jr., Pope St. John Paul II, and Queen Elizabeth II.
A listener asks, how can I be sure if I’m acting out a theo-drama or an ego-drama?
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We know Church leaders need to be trained well in theology, morality, scripture, liturgy, and pastoral ministry. But if we want them to be able to wield those skills as effective leaders, they must also be great communicators.
After all, sharing the Good News is, at its heart, the task of communicating. Communication is a linchpin skill that unlocks the full potential of all other skills, and church leaders often get very little training in it.
That’s why most parishes fail to engage 93% of parishioners, and it’s why Matthew Warner wrote his excellent new book titled Why They Follow: Lessons in Church Communication from That One Lost Sheep, which was just published by Word on Fire.
Today, Brandon Vogt sits down with Matthew to discuss the book and the communications tips and strategies he recommends.
The Church needs great communicators. This book will teach you to be one. It belongs on every church leader’s desk.
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Friends, Christians often speak of “having a personal relationship with Christ” or “knowing Jesus personally,” but what does this actually mean? Is it possible? How do we go beyond knowing about Christ to truly knowing him? That’s what Brandon Vogt and I discuss on today’s “Word on Fire Show.”
A listener considering conversion to Catholicism asks, how do I go about looking for a parish?
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In this talk from the 2022 Good News Conference, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla shares the story of her mother, St. Gianna Beretta Molla, patron saint of mothers, physicians, and unborn children. She also discusses her parents’ love through their many letters and their devotion to Our Lord, which solidified their union.
St. Gianna’s holiness had everything to do with her beloved husband, Pietro. They were both dedicated to working for the salvation of their spouse’s soul, and this commitment to love and holiness inspired their children to trust in divine providence.
Learn more about the Good News Conference and sign up to attend this year’s conference at https://goodnewsconference.com.
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Friends, my favorite current TV show, “Mrs. Davis,” features an adventurous nun, a search for the Holy Grail, and an all-powerful algorithm. It also raises many interesting questions about artificial intelligence, God, free will, and our mystical union with Christ.
In today’s “Word on Fire Show,” Brandon Vogt and I discuss these themes and more.
(NOTE: This episode does not contain any major spoilers so it’s safe to listen before watching the series.)
A listener asks, is artificial intelligence a threat or an opportunity for evangelization?