Fr. Manu offers a pastor’s perspective on building an accompaniment-centered parish, a a parish that forms disciples rather than just fills pews. Through humility, empowerment, and shared leadership, he reveals how pastors can create the conditions where Christ truly leads and the parish walks together.

Guest: Fr. Emanuel “Manu” Franco Gomez, O.Carm, Director of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Tucson

What happens when parishes restructure and in some sense fall apart?  This episode focuses on how to slow down and truly listen? Antony from Good Shepherd shares how his community transformed ministry meetings into moments of discernment. This episode reminds us that accompaniment begins not with programming, but with presence, patience, and prayer.

Guest: Antony Ta (Good Shepherd Parish)

Dan joins Bro Rhy for a passionate conversation about awakening missionary discipleship in today’s Church. Together they unpack how authentic accompaniment requires both encounter and empowerment calling leaders to move from maintenance to mission with renewed zeal for the Gospel.

Guest: Dan DeMatte - Damascus

When accompaniment becomes the culture, everything changes. Claire and Nicole share how St. Clement of Rome Parish is rediscovering the power of being present with families, teens, and one another. From listening first to building trust across ministries, this episode explores what it looks like when “parish” becomes “home.”

Guests: Claire & Nicole — St. Clement of Rome Parish