Say Yes to Holiness--Catholic Saints in Training

Episode #229--"The Value of Metrics for Living an Integrated Life"--1:1 with Dave Pilsky, DeSales Media

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In this episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina Semmens and Dave Plisky discuss the ongoing impact of a study on intentional discipleship, the importance of spiritual direction, and the launch of the Religion to Reality webinar series. They explore the findings of the study, including the barriers to evangelization and the need for community and ongoing formation. The conversation highlights the significance of integrating faith into daily life and the generational differences in discipleship, emphasizing the need for in-person community engagement.

Takeaways

  • Spiritual direction plays a crucial role in personal growth.
  • The study revealed that many Catholics are comfortable sharing their faith but do not do so.
  • There is a strong interest in deeper faith formation among Catholics.
  • The Religion to Reality webinar series aims to unpack the study's findings.
  • Community and ongoing formation are essential for discipleship.
  • Generational differences impact how faith is experienced and shared.
  • Retreats and dedicated time for contemplation are vital for spiritual growth.
  • The youngest generations crave in-person community despite being digital natives.Integration of faith into daily life is necessary for true discipleship.
  • The webinar series will evolve into a podcast for further exploration.

    • Sound Bites

    • "You need a spiritual director."
    • "We want to have an integrated life."
    • "Spiritual direction is a relatively new thing."
    • "Prayer has to precede action."
    • "We must continue to accompany."
    • "Make retreats more of a thing."
    • "We want to journey together."
    • "The youngest generations are the most hungry for community."
    • "Check out the webinar series."

      • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction and Personal Growth

      04:14 Understanding the Study and Its Findings

      09:52 Religion to Reality Webinar Series

      17:49 Insights on Spiritual Direction

      23:57 The Importance of Community and Ongoing Formation

      31:59 Generational Differences in Discipleship

      39:53 Conclusion and Call to Action

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