The Rebuilt Parish Podcast

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December 04, 2025136| Preaching That Builds Disciples: Catholic Insights from Jeff Cavins
Tom and Melissa sit down with Jeff Cavins—Catholic speaker, author, and creator of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible. Jeff shares his powerful journey from leaving the Church to coming back to the Catholic Church with a renewed fire for Scripture.
He talks about how people truly meet Jesus in the Church, why priests must preach so the Word lands in everyday life, and how Scripture moves people from passive pew-sitters to active disciples. Along the way, Jeff shares lessons from Mother Angelica, stories from his years as a pastor, and insights for every parish leader who wants to make Scripture come alive.
Resources Mentioned
The Great Adventure Catholic Bible – Ascension Press
Hallow App – Daily Reflections with Jeff Cavins
Jeff Cavins Website & Pilgrimages
Bible in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mike Schmitz & Jeff Cavins)
Highlights
Jeff’s journey: from Catholic roots to Protestant pastor and back home to the Church
The prophetic bishop who told him, “You’ll be back to teach your people”
Why relational preaching matters more than polished rhetoric
The “Holy Osmosis” myth—why Catholics need to be taught how to read Scripture
Practical ways priests can preach the Word so it connects to people’s lives
How curiosity and empathy make great communicators
The art of questions—how Jesus used them, and why you should too
Moving parishioners from consumers to contributors
What “innovators” and “early adopters” have to do with parish renewal
Behind the scenes of Jeff’s new Great Adventure Bible Study, filmed on location

Chapters
00:00 — Welcome & the Father Michael / Justin Jefferson laugh
01:00 — Jeff’s quick story: leaving and returning to the Catholic Church
03:50 — A prophetic bishop’s words and blessing the journey
10:10 — Why people don’t always meet Jesus in church—and what to do about it
14:42 — Teaching Catholics to read the Bible
17:47 — Preaching that opens the Word for daily life
23:16 — Stop talking to “one”: speak to you
27:45 — Asking questions that open hearts
29:15 — From stage fright to communicator: speaking to individuals
34:06 — Knowing Scripture and people’s burdens
40:29 — Moving pew-sitters to disciples
44:18 — Innovators, early adopters, and parish renewal
48:05 — The impact of The Great Adventure
52:09 — The new on-location Bible study
53:03 — Where to find Jeff & wrap-up

Quick Takeaways
Preach to people, not at them.
Lead with relationship, not content overload.
Every parent and priest should teach how to read Scripture.
Great communication starts with listening and curiosity.
Renewal begins with innovators and early adopters—start small, then multiply.

Resources Mentioned
The Great Adventure Catholic Bible – Ascension Press
Hallow App – Daily Reflections with Jeff Cavins
Jeff Cavins Website & Pilgrimages
Bible in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mike Schmitz & Jeff Cavins)

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November 27, 2025135| How This Cathedral Parish’s Weekend Observation Sparked Real Results
In this episode, Melissa talks with Casey Phillips and Micah Johnson from the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington, Kentucky — the first cathedral to partner with Rebuilt. They share their honest, often funny journey from “closet Rebuilt meetings” to a thriving culture of hospitality, alignment, and mission. Hear how they moved from simply maintaining programs to forming disciples, the practical steps that followed their Weekend Observation, and the ripple effects they’re already seeing in new volunteers, stronger leadership, and even newcomers discovering faith.
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Key Takeaways
Start with curiosity. Their journey began by asking, “What’s it like for someone new walking into our parish?”
Fresh eyes reveal blind spots. The Weekend Observation gave clarity, affirmation, and a roadmap.
Hospitality matters. A welcome desk became a visible sign of welcome — and led to eight OCIA inquiries.
Vision casting changes everything. Positive picture > pushback from the “old guard.”
Unified message = unified mission. A parish-wide series launched their new mission statement and recruited volunteers.
Coaching creates accountability. Regular check-ins and goals kept the team aligned.
Relationships sustain momentum. Coaches provided encouragement, prayer, and friendship.
Immediate fruit. New volunteers, new engagement, and newcomers exploring faith.
It’s not about perfection. Trust the process and the Holy Spirit.
Renewal is worth it. A simple weekend visit became a catalyst for lasting growth.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Setup
00:22 – Meet Casey (Director of Evangelization)
01:09 – Meet Micah (Stewardship & Advancement)
02:16 – First Cathedral in Coaching
03:25 – Why Invite Rebuilt (Weekend Observation)
07:13 – First Impressions of the Observation Weekend
11:39 – What the Feedback Revealed
16:08 – Turning Feedback into Action
18:34 – Building a Real Welcome Desk
19:59 – Rethinking the Gift Shop for Hospitality
22:44 – Deciding to Start Coaching
27:42 – Early Fruit: OCIA Inquiries from the Desk
28:35 – Team Alignment & a Clear Mission Statement
32:16 – Launching a Unified Message Series
33:42 – Visible Impact & Outside Interest
34:35 – Coaching as Alignment & Accountability
36:00 – Personal Invitations that Recruit Volunteers
38:18 – Coaches as Partners & Friends
42:05 – Why a Weekend Observation Is Worth It
43:55 – Advice: Parish-Specific, Not One-Size-Fits-All
46:02 – Closing & Thanks
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51min
November 20, 2025134| Forming Missionary Disciples| ft. Jason Simon, Evangelical Catholic
Jason Simon shares his journey from an evangelical Protestant upbringing to entering the Catholic Church—and ultimately leading Evangelical Catholic. He unpacks what “missionary discipleship” really means (hint: it’s not a buzzword), why true formation begins in communion (small, deep relationships), and how parishes of any size can build a replicable, dialogical process that sends everyday Catholics into mission at work, at the gym, and across their neighborhoods. Jason also offers a powerful “glory story” from Iowa that shows communion naturally spilling over into life-saving mission.
Evangelical Catholic: evangelicalcatholic.org
Contact Jason: [email protected]
➡️ Take the first step toward renewal—get our free Weekend Experience Evaluation to identify what’s working, what’s not, and where your parish can grow. https://download.rebuiltparish.com/weekendevaluation
Key Highlights
From Protestant to Catholic: How family witness, Scripture devotion, and one-to-one mentoring opened Jason to the Church.
Mutual enrichment: Why Protestants often mirror back Catholic “impoverishments” (Scripture, preaching, worship) and how Catholics offer sacramental/liturgical depth in return.
Missionary discipleship ≠ cliché: A robust, heroic vision inspired by Evangelii Gaudium—formed laity sent into secular culture with love, zeal, and prudence.
Formation flows from communion: Real formation happens in small groups / micro-groups / one-on-one, not large lectures.
A replicable pathway: Communion → plan/curriculum → dialogical learning → daily prayer → bi-weekly one-on-ones → discern the who before the what.
Glory story (Des Moines): A “baby believer” in a dads’ group reaches out—prompting a conversation that literally saves a life.

Any parish can start: Rural or suburban, staff or no staff—assemble a small formation team and prioritize a repeatable process.
Pastors’ role: Preach to awaken desire (not compulsion), make the “hot” disciples hotter, and trust them to accompany the lukewarm.

Chapters with Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome & guest intro (Jason Simon, Evangelical Catholic)
00:18 — Jason’s story: evangelical roots, Catholic conversion, mentor, and EC leadership
03:27 — Protestant strengths, Catholic riches & “mutual impoverishment”
06:36 — Family witness: lectionary after dinner & proactive evangelizing at home
10:13 — What is “missionary discipleship”? A robust, heroic vision
15:24 — Depth first: relentless relationships, learning the “language” of secular life
19:08 — Formation that starts in communion (small groups & real friendship)
21:30 — Plan + pedagogy + dialogue: why conversation forms people
24:24 — The formation rhythm: weekly meetings, daily prayer, one-on-ones
27:45 — Discern the who before the what—and support the missionary
28:45 — “Glory stories” from Iowa—communion spilling into mission
34:24 — Rural vs. suburban: different constraints, shared opportunity
37:30 — First steps for overwhelmed parishes: build a small formation team
40:20 — Pastors: preach to awaken desire for holiness & mission
43:44 — Preach to the disciples; let them accompany the lukewarm
46:27 — Vision casting: missionary disciples on the pastor’s team
47:27 — How to connect with Evangelical Catholic & closing
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53min
November 13, 2025133| How One Parish’s Bold Steps Led to Real, Lasting Renewal
Creative Director Kathy O’Leary (New Roads Catholic Community, MA) joins Melissa to share a decade of parish renewal experience: saying yes to coaching, building a weekend experience for newcomers, preaching in message series, and shifting staff from “doing ministry” to equipping ministers. Kathy unpacks Boston’s Disciples in Mission collaborative model, why New Roads chose its name from Pope Francis’ call to “create new roads,” and how clear goals + prayer (hello, 100 serve cards) catalyzed momentum. If you’ve felt alone, stuck, or second-guessed by the “old guard,” this conversation offers perspective, practicals, and a lot of hope.
➡️ Take the first step toward renewal—get our free Weekend Experience Evaluation to identify what’s working, what’s not, and where your parish can grow. https://download.rebuiltparish.com/weekendevaluation
Key Takeaways
Mission first, structure second: The Boston collaborative model gave permission to experiment—evangelization is the point, not just maintaining buildings.
Outward over inward: Design every weekend assuming new people are present; that posture eventually attracts them.
Equip the saints: Staff exist to build teams and layers of leaders, not to do all the work (prevents burnout and multiplies impact).
Set goals and pray boldly: Coaching pushed New Roads to name a hard number for volunteer signups—and God met it.
Fresh eyes matter: Outside coaching provides perspective, language, and accountability that accelerate change.
Community beats isolation: Peer parishes and coaching cohorts remind leaders they’re not alone (think Moses’ arms upheld).
One Church, One Message: Shared message series unifies across worship sites and keeps the parish focused on mission.
Grace, not grind: Results belong to God; leaders can release both criticism and compliments to Him.
Name signals mission: “New Roads” (inspired by Pope Francis) keeps the team oriented to reach the lost.
Perseverance bears unseen fruit: We are “prophets of a future not our own”—keep going.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Guest Intro
01:00 – Role & Responsibilities
05:01 – First Contact with Rebuilt
07:52 – Boston’s Disciples in Mission
10:33 – Rediscovering the Why
12:35 – Reaching the Lost Changes the Found
15:08 – Why “New Roads”
17:30 – Culture Shifts
19:34 – Equipping vs. Doing
20:27 – Let God Lead
22:00 – Coaching Wins
23:30 – Accountability & Community
26:40 – Two Sites, One Message
29:20 – Encouragement to Leaders:
31:00 – Wrap-Up & Thanks
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39min
November 06, 2025132| Rick Warren on Renewing the Church and Finishing the Task
In this very special (and longest-ever!) episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson and Tom Corcoran sit down with legendary pastor and author Rick Warren — founder of Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose Driven Life and The Purpose Driven Church.
Rick reflects on how he mentored Fr. Michael White and Tom during the earliest days of the Rebuilt movement and shares wisdom from a lifetime of global ministry. Together, they discuss the five phases of renewal every church must go through, the future of evangelization leading to the 2000th anniversary of the Church in 2033, and how Catholics and Christians of every denomination can unite to “finish the task” of the Great Commission.
This conversation is packed with encouragement, laughter, and timeless principles for parish renewal and disciple-making in every context.
Key Takeaways:
The Rebuilt Connection: How Rick Warren’s mentorship helped inspire the Rebuilt model of renewal and mission at Church of the Nativity.
Five Renewals for Every Church: Personal, Relational, Missional, Structural, and Cultural renewal — and why they always begin in the heart of the leader.
The Power of Unity: Why collaboration among Catholics, Evangelicals, Orthodox, and Pentecostals is essential to the future of evangelization.
Finishing the Task: Rick’s new global initiative to fulfill the Great Commission by Pentecost 2033 — the 2000th birthday of the Church.
Jesus’ Model for Ministry: Preaching, teaching, healing, praying, and building — the five actions every parish can emulate to transform its community.
The Role of Pain in Evangelization: How God uses our struggles, not our successes, to connect with others and bring them to faith.
Finishing the Task — Rick Warren’s global initiative for the Great Commission
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Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome and introduction: The Rebuilt–Saddleback connection
03:00 – How Rick met Fr. Michael and Tom and why he believed in Rebuilt’s vision
08:00 – Rick’s early experiences with the Catholic Church and stories from the Vatican
11:00 – The five renewals that spark parish transformation
19:00 – Why structure must change as your parish grows
23:00 – God’s plan for renewal and why the Church will always endure
33:00 – The movement toward unity and the 2000th birthday of the Church
38:00 – “Finishing the Task” and the Great Commission Allies initiative
47:00 – What it means to follow the model of Jesus in ministry
55:00 – How the early Church grew without buildings or technology
1:12:00 – Evangelization through pain: witnessing from our struggles
1:22:00 – Reaching every people group before 2033
1:40:00 – “Come and See” to “Come and Die”: discipleship and mission
1:45:00 – Passing it on: the Rebuilt movement as part of a four-generation legacy
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1h 51min
October 30, 2025131| How Preaching in Series Changed One Parish Culture
When Rebuilt first introduced the idea of preaching in message series to him, Fr. Mark Peacock wanted nothing to do with it. “How could I possibly talk about one topic for five weeks?” he remembers thinking. In this candid conversation, he shares how partnership, planning, and prayer helped him move from resistance to enthusiasm — and how preaching in series has transformed Holy Spirit Parish.
Fr. Mark explains the teamwork that goes into every series with his associate Fr. Nick, the role of their communications staff, and the parish-wide systems that keep everyone — from the pulpit to the school — focused on the same mission. You’ll also hear practical ideas like Homily in a Minute videos, themed prayer cards, and small-group alignment that keep parishioners engaged long after Sunday.
Key Takeaways
Honest beginnings: Fr. Mark once called himself “the resistor.” His biggest fear — running out of content — vanished once he began planning collaboratively.
Shared preaching: Two priests, one unified message. Fr. Mark and Fr. Nick align weekly on the Know / Feel / Do of each homily while adding their personal stories.
Integrated planning: Every message series flows from the parish’s mission statement and strategic plan; annual retreats map themes across the year.
From content to community: Pairing Rebuilt Faith with a parish-wide small-group launch gave Holy Spirit record participation and deeper discipleship.
Creative communication: Short “Homily in a Minute” recap videos, printed prayer cards, and social-media posts reinforce the weekend message all week long.
Lay collaboration: Communications, music, and ministry leaders meet to carry each theme through the school, religious ed, and parish life.
Flexibility with resources: The team mixes original series (like Fruits of the Spirit) with customized content from the Rebuilt Content Library.
Practical advice: Start small, use available tools, ask for help, and make the message your own — but don’t preach alone.

Chapters
00 : 00 — Intro: Fr. Mark’s journey from resistor to advocate
01 : 08 — About Holy Spirit Parish: size, staff, and mission
04 : 03 — Initial hesitation: “How do I preach one topic for weeks?”
06 : 28 — Turning point: Collaborating with Fr. Nick and the team
09 : 00 — Planning the year: Themes rooted in mission and strategy
11 : 06 — Rebuilt Faith & small-group launch: Lenten momentum
13 : 46 — Writing and preaching together: Aligning message and tone
17 : 36 — Parishioner feedback: “Now I want to hear the next week!”
21 : 11 — How to connect each week: Recaps & reminders
23 : 06 — Homily in a Minute: Quick videos with big impact
26 : 28 — Creating original series: Fruits of the Spirit collaboration
31 : 00 — Extending the message: Prayer cards, emails, social media
33 : 07 — One message across parish and school: Shared Advent theme
35 : 19 — Next generation impact: Bringing series into the school
37 : 00 — Encouragement for pastors: “Ask for help and just start.”

Resources & Links
Rebuilt Content Library: Customizable message-series resources
Rebuilt Faith book + small-group materials: [Insert link]
Homily in a Minute examples from Holy Spirit Parish: [Insert link]
Upcoming Rebuilt Workshops: [Insert link]

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42min
October 23, 2025130| High-Adventure Faith: What’s Actually Working in Catholic Youth Ministry | ft. Dan DeMatte & Tom Corcoran
What actually works in Catholic youth ministry right now? Dan DeMatte shares how Damascus is forming 30,000+ young people each year through high-adventure Catholic camps and year-round missions—combining ropes courses, paintball, and beach time with Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, prayer labs, and small groups. We unpack the “culture of encounter” (with God and with one another), why play is a pathway to discipleship, and how parishes without a youth minister (or with frequent turnover) can still anchor teens in transformational experiences. Dan also previews the new Emmitsburg, Maryland camp and adult retreats that mirror the same encounter-driven model.
Learn more about Damascus camps and all that Damascus has to offer: https://www.damascus.net/
Key Takeaways
Encounter first, then formation: Damascus builds a culture of encounter—teaching teens to hear God’s voice, recognize Jesus in the Eucharist, and welcome the Holy Spirit—while also fostering authentic peer/community encounter.
Theology of play: Good fathers play with their children—adventure + joy (ropes, zip lines, paintball) open hearts to deeper prayer and discipleship.
Mass that engages: Daily camp Mass with quick “micro-catechesis” (e.g., epiclesis, penitential rite) and varied expressions (candlelight, men/women liturgies, robust worship) helps teens enter the mystery.
Measurable fruit: Common testimonies include first-time experiences of hearing God, healing from anxiety/loneliness, and teens leading families back to Sunday Mass.
Anchor experiences for parishes: With youth-minister tenure averaging ~18 months, parishes can anchor youth work with reliable summer camps/retreats to ensure continuity and momentum.
Adult & team options: Damascus hosts women’s and men’s retreats (same encounter model + adventure elements); team-building options are available.
Scale with excellence: “Start small, perfect, iterate, then scale.” Damascus now serves ~9,000 in summer and 20–25k during the school year across Ohio, Michigan, and Maryland.
Local relevance: A vibrant Sunday experience at home is critical so teens can sustain what God did on the mountain.

Get FREE Sample Access of Rebuilt’s Content Library to try it out for yourself! https://www.rebuiltparish.com/content
Chapters
00:00 — Why this conversation matters: Youth ministry that actually bears fruit
00:32 — Dan’s calling & early story: From 7th-grade mission to a lifetime serving the young Church
06:35 — What pastors face: Cost, turnover, and why many give up on youth ministry
07:22 — “Secret sauce” (part 1): Culture of encounter (God + authentic community)
10:36 — “Secret sauce” (part 2): High-adventure faith & the theology of play
15:16 — A day at camp: Prayer lab, adventure blocks, micro-catechesis, Mass, adoration, small groups
19:20 — Outcomes: Healing, courage, and teens leading families back to Mass
22:25 — Scaling the mission: From one week of camp to three sites and 185 missionaries
26:49 — Parishes & anchor experiences: How to leverage camps/retreats when staff turns over
30:35 — Adult retreats & team impact: Women/men weekends, expressive prayer, confidence
32:50 — Maryland launch: Emmitsburg site, million-dollar adventure build-out, how to support
34:30 — Next steps: How to get your parish and teens involved

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42min
October 16, 2025129| Parish Renewal Without the Guesswork
Where do you start with parish renewal—and how do you keep it practical? Maria Pulitano unpacks Rebuilt’s Equip Courses: short, action-oriented video series with workbooks that help pastors and parish leaders take clear first steps (and next steps) across the Four Anchors of renewal. From onboarding new staff to aligning councils and launching small groups, Maria shares how parishes use these courses at their own pace to create unity, momentum, and measurable progress—without trying to “become Nativity.”
Key Takeaways
Clarity on where to start: Begin with Foundations to understand the Four Anchors, then choose the next course based on your parish priorities.
Built for action, not theory: Each session includes tools, discussion prompts, and a simple action plan your team can implement right away.
Paced for real parish life: 8–12 10–12 minute videos per course; watch weekly or batch—whatever fits your calendar.
Whole-parish alignment: Use with staff, councils, volunteer leaders, and ministry teams so everyone shares a common playbook.
Not “mini-Nativity”: Courses translate proven, widely applicable strategies so your parish becomes the best version of itself.
Quick wins → lasting culture: On-ramps for small groups, Next Gen, volunteering, stewardship, leadership culture, and more.
Great for onboarding: Speed up new staff formation and get councils on the same page about direction and values.
Get FREE Sample Access of our Content Library to try it out for yourself! https://www.rebuiltparish.com/content
What’s Available (and What’s Coming)
Available now: Foundations • Leadership Strategies • Church Money (Finance & Stewardship) • Small Groups • Every Member a Minister (Volunteering) • Next Generation
Coming soon: Grow Wider (reach the unchurched/de-churched) • Preaching in a Message Series
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Why It Matters: The heart behind Equip Courses.
00:56 – Maria’s Background: 30 years at Nativity; from ambassador to Head of Parish Transformation.
02:20 – What Are Equip Courses? Purpose, the Four Anchors, and practical design.
04:03 – How It Works: Video length, pacing, and the companion workbook.
05:16 – Course Catalog: What’s live now and what’s launching soon.
07:03 – Where to Start: Why Foundations first, then your chosen priority.
08:03 – Who Uses Them: Staff, councils, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
09:09 – From Idea to Action: Sessions with steps, tools, and team discussion.
10:01 – Not Mini-Nativity: Contextualizing strategies for any parish.
11:48 – Results on the Ground: Onboarding, small-group launches, Next Gen upgrades.
14:03 – Bigger Picture: How Equip fits Rebuilt’s mission to make disciples.
15:15 – Low-Lift Start: One session a week = real momentum in 8 weeks.
17:07 – How to Get Started: RebuiltParish.com → Get Equipped.

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22min
October 09, 2025128| A Simple Path for Growing Disciples | ft. Tom Corcoran
How do you help parishioners move from consumers to disciples? Tom Corcoran shares the story behind STEPS (Rebuilt’s simple path of discipleship), why he and Fr. Michael wrote Rebuilt Faith for people in the pews, and how a new YouVersion Bible App plan makes daily formation easy and communal. You’ll hear how Nativity and partner parishes have used STEPS to launch small groups, increase serving and generosity, and sustain a culture of renewal—plus details on Global Bible Month and YouVersion’s Beyond a Billion celebration.

Join us in the Rebuilt Faith Bible plan on the YouVersion App: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/62006
Key Takeaways
STEPS = action. Discipleship is a journey of concrete practices (serving, giving, small groups, prayer, evangelization) that change people and parishes.
Personal + corporate = momentum. Rebuilt equips leaders; Rebuilt Faith equips parishioners—together they align culture and accelerate renewal.
Proven fruit. Nativity saw ~1,000 people join small groups during a Rebuilt Faith push; partner parishes report hundreds more—with rises in serving and giving.
Small groups multiply impact. Group participants are more likely to serve and give; community fuels growth in every STEP.
YouVersion makes it daily & shared. The 30-day Rebuilt Faith plan lets individuals or small groups read together, comment daily, and stay connected. https://www.bible.com/
Free and accessible. The Bible App is donor-supported and free for parishes and parishioners—an easy on-ramp for formation.
Renewal takes time. Keep teaching STEPS regularly; new people are always arriving, and veterans need periodic renewal.
Contextualize wisely. Use STEPS as a clear model, then adapt language and stories to your local context.

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Chapters
00:00 – Intro: STEPS, Rebuilt Faith, and the YouVersion partnership.
00:30 – Why STEPS: Origins of the discipleship path and why it’s verb-driven.
02:20 – Why Rebuilt Faith: A book for people in the pews that complements Rebuilt for leaders.
04:36 – Practices, not obligations: Serving, giving, prayer, groups as formation.
06:22 – Parish impact: Nativity’s small-group surge; culture of engagement.
08:29 – Partner parish fruit: Stories of growth in groups, serving, generosity.
12:57 – Big news: The Rebuilt Faith 30-day YouVersion plan and how to use it in groups.
15:21 – Global Bible Month: November challenges and “Beyond a Billion” celebration.
18:14 – One mission, many partners: Ecumenical collaboration for making disciples.
19:28 – Why STEPS matters most: A simple handle for everyday discipleship.
22:18 – Generosity & surrender: How giving (and each STEP) forms the heart.
26:17 – Culture you can feel: Critical mass of disciples changes the parish.
31:57 – What’s next & resources: Plan launch timing, series, kits, and speaker options.
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Catholic parish renewal, discipleship pathway, STEPS Rebuilt, Rebuilt Faith book, YouVersion Bible App, Global Bible Month, Catholic small groups, parish generosity, serving in parish ministry, Catholic evangelization, Church of the Nativity, Rebuilt Parish resources, message series, parish culture change, Bible reading plan for Catholics.
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October 02, 2025127| Making Sundays Simple: Tools for Pastors Who Feel Overwhelmed
“Sunday is always coming.” In this episode, Colleen Droney shares how Rebuilt’s Content Library helps pastors and parish teams preach in message series aligned to the Catholic lectionary, launch small groups, and support Children’s Liturgy of the Word—without starting from scratch. Colleen traces the Library’s roots at Church of the Nativity, explains the “One Church, One Message” framework, and offers practical ways parishes can adapt transcripts, summaries, and planning tools to their unique context. You’ll also hear real-world wins (including a pastor who prepped months of homilies ahead of a new assignment) and simple on-ramps for teams just getting started.
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Key Takeaways
Start with series, not add-ons. Greeters and cafés help, but preaching in a message series is often the single most catalytic shift for parish culture and discipleship alignment.
One Church, One Message. Homilies, small groups, and kids’ lessons move together around the same Scripture/series so the whole parish hears a unified call to discipleship.
Built for Catholic parishes. Content is organized by liturgical year and season and tracks with the lectionary (with notes for annual nuances).
From busy to better. Ready-made summaries, transcripts, Know/Feel/Do, videos, and lesson plans remove friction so pastors and message teams can focus on people, prayer, and proclamation.
Adapt, don’t copy. Use the framework and Scripture alignment, then add local stories and your parish voice for authenticity.
Team sport. A message team can plan ahead (Nativity meets weekly + seasonal planning), support multiple preachers, and ensure consistency across Mass times.
Plan ahead with confidence. A long-range planning calendar (readings + suggested series) gives pastors and DREs a clear runway for Advent, Lent, and beyond.
Quick win pathways. New to the Library? Pilot a 3–5 week Advent or Lent series, or start with small groups that follow the weekend message.
New training. The forthcoming Equip Course: Preaching in a Message Series walks leaders step-by-step through the approach and planning rhythm.
We’re here to help. Free sample access is available; Rebuilt’s team can coach you on tailoring content to your parish.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Intro: Why this conversation matters for overwhelmed pastors.
00:27 – Colleen’s Story: Parishioner → minister → Rebuilt staff; pandemic pivot and global reach.
03:23 – Heart for Pastors: Tackling isolation; walking alongside leaders.
05:45 – Origin of the Content Library: From Nativity’s archives to a scalable resource.
08:26 – What’s Inside: Homily/message series, small groups, Children’s Liturgy, support docs.
09:18 – Why It’s Different: Lectionary-aligned, organized by season & liturgical year.
12:38 – How It Fits Together: “One Church, One Message” across weekend, groups, and kids.
14:52 – On-Ramps for Beginners: Start with Advent/Lent; reduce Sunday prep stress.
16:05 – Success Story: Pre-planning months of homilies for a new assignment.
18:50 – Why Start with Preaching: Culture change begins from the pulpit.
20:42 – A Blessing, Not a Burden: Curated tools that buy back time.
21:43 – Practical Planning: The big calendar (“the beast”), teamwork, and workflow.
26:31 – Free Sample & Equip Course: Try the Library; training for message-series preaching.
27:49 – Where to Find It: RebuiltParish.com → Get Equipped → Content.
28:42 – Final Encouragement: Start small, adapt locally, and unite your parish around the Gospel.
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Catholic parish renewal, preaching in a message series, homily series, lectionary-based preaching, Catholic liturgical year, small group ministry, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, One Church One Message, discipleship pathway, parish message team, Church of the Nativity, Rebuilt Parish Content Library, Advent series, Lent series, Catholic preaching resources, parish leadership, Sunday planning, Know Feel Do framework, Catholic DRE resources, pastor support.
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