• 152. How do you change your parish one conversation at a time?
    Jun 10 2026

    We all spend time looking for the right program, the right budget, or the right moment. The lowest barrier to change in your parish is already in your hands — one conversation, one person, one hour. Make transformation actionable.

    Download the Three Conversations That Transform Parish Culture for FREE at catholicministryprofessionals.com/culture.

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    24 mins
  • REPOST: 3. How do you change the culture of your parish?
    May 28 2026

    Your parish probably has a mission statement, and nobody knows what it is. Jon breaks down why that happens — and shares a concrete formula to fix it. This is one of our most-listened-to episodes.

    Download The 3 Conversations That Transform Parish Culture at catholicministryprofessionals.com/culture.

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    30 mins
  • 151. How do you protect the soul of a Catholic institution? w/ Dr. Matthew Draud
    May 20 2026

    You're making the decisions. You're watching the budget. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, you need to make sure the mission is still driving the ship.

    Dr. Matthew Draud, President of Brier Cliff University, breaks down how Catholic leaders keep Christ at the center when the pressure to survive starts pulling in a different direction.

    Download the Parish Culture Assessment tool at catholicministryprofessionals.com/culture.

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    42 mins
  • 150. What Brings Lapsed Catholics Home? w/ Shannon McGraw Carr
    May 13 2026

    Find out what it takes to reach the Catholics your parish doesn't even know it's missing.

    Listen to the full conversation with Shannon McGraw-Carr.

    Reclaim time for discipleship at CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com/timeaudit

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    41 mins
  • 149. Stop keeping the peace
    May 6 2026

    Most parish leaders can name the tension between staff members. It's what we do next that matters.

    Download the free Parish Leader's Clarity Map and name the one thing you've been avoiding that would change everything — catholicministryprofessionals.com/clarity

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    21 mins
  • 148. How Do You Boost Engagement at Your Parish?
    Apr 29 2026

    Every parish wants more engagement. Few can define what that means. If you can't measure it, you can't move it. Let's break down the three things you need to do to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real change in your parish.



    Download the free Parish Team Alignment Checklist and bring it to your next team meeting — catholicministryprofessionals.com/team

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    13 mins
  • 147. Reach Them Before They Walk Through the Door w/ Isaac Summers
    Apr 24 2026

    Bulletins inform. Emails remind. But a magazine mailed to someone's home says — we thought about you.

    Jon Konz sits down with Isaac Summers of Decided Excellence Catholic Media to talk about how one apostolate is reaching the unchurched and unifying merged parishes.

    Real hospitality starts before they show up.

    Reclaim time for what matters. Download the free Time Audit at catholicministryprofessionals.com/timeaudit.

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    46 mins
  • 146. From Chasing to Leading: Accountability That Moves the Mission Forward
    Apr 17 2026

    Good people. Good intentions. But somewhere between this week's meeting and next — nothing happens.

    In this episode, Jon and Thai give you three things to fix that: clear expectations, a visible short list, and a predictable check-in rhythm that makes accountability feel like a team — not a trap.

    Structure doesn't replace love. It protects it.

    Download the free Parish Team Alignment Checklist and bring it to your next team meeting — catholicministryprofessionals.com/team

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    26 mins