Ep. #147 - Rebuilding Catholic Parishes: Her Powerful Mission

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Wilkinson, powerhouse Catholic speaker and founder of Anchored With a Purpose, who also works with Rebuilt Parish to help revitalize Catholic communities.

Melissa shares her passion for helping women live out their God-given identity, how she equips parishes to better serve their people, and why she believes the Church needs bold, faithful leadership now more than ever. We also dive into her personal story of discovering her voice, battling doubt, and stepping into her calling with confidence and clarity.

Whether you’re a woman looking for purpose, someone working in ministry, or just feeling stuck in your faith—this conversation will inspire you to rise up, root yourself in Christ, and use your gifts for the Kingdom.

🕒 Key Highlights:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Meet Melissa
13:05 - How She Helps Women Discover Identity and Mission
22:08 - The Power of Parish Renewal and Evangelization
34:50 - Being A Disciple 

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Melissa Wilkinson is the founder of Anchored with Purpose, a faith-centered brand and podcast designed to help Catholic women reconnect with their faith, find inner peace, and pursue their God-given dreams. She is also the author of the Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal, which helps women start their day with purpose and intention.  

As a wife, mother, speaker, podcaster, author, and life coach, Melissa brings a compassionate, relatable approach to empowering women to overcome life's chaos, find their purpose, and live with intention. Through her podcast, workshops, and upcoming group coaching programs, she inspires women to deepen their relationship with God, nurture their families, and boldly dream again. When she’s not coaching or podcasting, Melissa loves spending time with her family, sharing heartfelt encouragement, and finding creative ways to anchor her own life with faith and purpose.

FREE Life Evaluation Tool 
https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/ec1b0df5ec

anchoredwithpurpose.com 
http://anchoredwithpurpose.com/

Anchored with Purpose Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming/id1775076672

Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal
https://a.co/d/bGAJpU5

Anchored with Purpose Instagram 
https://www.instagram.com/melissajwilkinson/?hl=en



Rebuiltparish.com 
http://rebuiltparish.com/

Rebuilt Parish Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rebuilt-parish-podcast/id1291771880

Rebuilt Framework Guide
https://download.rebuiltparish.com/framework

Rebuilt Parish Instagram 
https://www.instagram.com/rebuiltparish/?hl=en