Ministry Leaders Anonymous – Details, episodes & analysis

After 172 episodes over the past few years, it's time to shift our focus. We have really loved doing this show and the community that has gathered around it. Thank you all for listening and for all the feedback you have shared. At this point, we think we have said all we should say, and are shifting our focus to a new endeavor, The Catholic Dad Show!

The Catholic Dad Show will release wherever you listen to podcasts every two weeks AND on YouTube. The trailer and first episode are already up. Subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj-Q8O2YUP34qtTzScAycxA.

We may be back at some point, but for the time being, we hope you will join Matt and Chris on the Catholic Dad Show. We will be leaving this show available so feel free to continue to share it with your friends in ministry. God bless!

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Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice

Production/Editing by ForteCatholic.com

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!

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Matt and Chris are joined by Dr. Richard DeClue from the Word on Fire Institute as they discuss the “best kept secret” of Catholicism: Catholic Social Teaching. Learn more about what the church teaches on hot topics like Immigration, Fair Wage and more.

Connect with Dr. Richard
https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/press/accomplished-scholar-and-professor-richard-declue-to-lead-academic-initiatives-for-bishop-robert-barron/32920/

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Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice

Production/Editing by ForteCatholic.com

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!

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This week, Matt & Chris start a two part series on the Life Cycle of a ministry. They share about the stages a ministry should go through and how it often gets stopped short for many reasons. They'll share their insights into how to fix this issue and grow our ministries to new heights.

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Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablaze.us)

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Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice

Production/Editing by ForteCatholic.com

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!

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We often find ourselves in ministry settings where raw emotion comes to the forefront. Matt and Chris talk about the importance of these moments, but also how they can lead to people oversharing. They share what this means, tactics to help avoid these situations and what to do when it inevitably happens.

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!

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Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice
Producer: Allison Holdridge
Editor: Taylor Schroll

Last week, the guys talked about how to great recruit volunteers. This week focuses on how not to lose them. Matt and Chris share their years of expertise, both wins and failures, to guide you in practical ways you can make your volunteers feel welcome, encouraged and part of something great.

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!

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Editor: Taylor Schroll

Let’s admit it, we’ve all made mistakes in recruiting volunteers for our ministries. Whether it’s thinking we can do it on our own, not making a good appeal or not setting them up for success, Matt and Chris discuss the pitfalls that lead to not having enough good people to aid in your mission.

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!

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Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice
Producer: Allison Holdridge
Editor: Taylor Schroll

Matt is overcommitted and Chris wants to help him and all other ministry leaders who find themselves in times where they feel like they are “drowning” in the midst of everything going on. The guys talk about ways to avoid becoming overcommitted, how to deal with those seasons and how to keep our eyes on Christ in the midst of the storm.

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!
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Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice
Producer: Allison Holdridge
Editor: Taylor Schroll

We’ve all been there...It can so often feel like policies are set in place to appease lawyers and not conducive to the type of ministry Jesus did and calls us to do. But instead of finding ways around the policies, how can we advocate for good policies that both protect everyone involved and set up success for our ministry.

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!
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Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice
Producer: Allison Holdridge
Editor: Taylor Schroll

Matt's wife, Weslei, joins the show the week to share the perspective of the a ministry leader's spouse. She tells her side of the story of her journey alongside Matt as he was called into ministry and what they have learned together since. She shares thoughtful reflections and advice for ministry leaders on how to take care of their primary vocation.

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!

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Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice
Producer: Allison Holdridge
Editor: Taylor Schroll

Matt and Chris share the stories of why they got into ministry, how that “why” has changed over the years and how recalling our “why” can greatly assist our ministry.

Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!

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Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matt Rice
Producer: Allison Holdridge
Editor: Taylor Schroll