Catholic Ministry Professionals
If you work for the Catholic Church and want to put more people in the pews hit subscribe. Each week, we’re sharing tips and tricks to help you communicate more effectively, work more efficiently, and grow more intentionally as a professional Catholic minister. Become the leader your parish needs and build a thriving church community.
Episodes
17 episodes
Catholic Ministry Professionals—Episode 146: Pathways to Discipleship
In this episode, Jon Konz and Thai Hua discuss how you can take practical steps as you are growing in your journey of discipleship and how to guide others along the way.Thank you for Briar Cliff University for underwriting this program.
Driving Parish Engagement—May 5, 2026
Does your parish life need a boost? Learn how to drive more engagement in parishes by identifying behaviors and measuring outcomes. Jon talks strategy for outcomes in this episode of Catholic Ministry Professionals.
Structure is an Act of Charity
Most parish meetings end with conversation. Not decisions. That gap quietly drains your team. Tune in this afternoon at 4 on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM as Jon gives you three things to fix that: Decide Out Loud. Name the Owner...
Why Your Parish Isn’t Producing Vocations w/ Fr. Travis Crotty
Most parishes say they want more vocations. But few are building the kind of culture where vocations can actually grow. In this episode, Jon sits down with Fr. Travis Crotty, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Sioux City, to unpack what’s re...
Sheep Without a Shepherd: How Parishes Break Out of Survival Mode
Many parishes aren’t growing, they’re just trying to survive, and survival mode becomes its own weekly rhythm: urgent issues dominate meetings, important decisions stall, and discipleship gets postponed.Ministry like this is ex...
Leadership is an Act of Charity - December 24, 2026
Most parish leaders are sincere, hardworking, and prayerful — yet still feel scattered and reactive. In this episode, Jon and Thai unpack why renewed energy isn’t the solution. Clear priorities are.Drawing from Matthew 9:36, they explore...
Don't Avoid the Hard Stuff with Justin Derry
In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals Podcast, Jon engages with therapist Justin Derry to explore the integration of mental health awareness within Catholic ministry. They discuss the importance of tough conversations, the impa...
Mike Farrell on Campus Ministry Professionals
In this conversation, Mike Ferrell discusses the concept of profound hospitality, emphasizing the importance of approaching everyone as if Christ were present. He outlines five key points that define this approach, focusing on the need for s...
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Designed for Discipleship - with Heidi Indahl, January 27, 2026
In this episode, Jon Konz and Heidi Indahl discuss the transformative approach of Designed for Discipleship, which integrates quality education with authentic faith formation. They explore the gaps in traditional catechesis, the importance of a...
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Leadership Development for Catholic Churches
Tune in this Tuesday at 4pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM.If you feel like you’re carrying the mission alone, this episode will help you shift from doing the work to building systems and teams that multiply evan...
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A New Era for Campus Ministry with Zach Rawson
Tune in today at 3:20pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM.In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, Jon speaks with Zach Rawson, the Director of Youth Ministry and Faith Formation for the Diocese of Winona, MN. They discu...
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AI for Catholic Churches
AI isn’t a threat to ministry—it’s a tool that helps you reclaim time for mission. In this episode, Jon and Thai talk about how parish leaders can start small, build confidence with AI tools, and make the shift from busyness to intentional l...
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The role of music in the Mass
In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals Podcast, Thai and Jon discuss challenges and opportunities in church music. They emphasize the importance of beautiful music in worship, the need to cultivate an atmosphere of worship, a...
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Frameworks for Effective Preaching - December 9th
In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals Podcast, hosts Thai Hua and Jon Konz discuss the importance of effective preaching in Catholic parishes. They explore various frameworks for crafting impactful homilies, the necessity of pr...
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Implementing Change in Your Parish
If you work for the Catholic church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help. In this episode we discuss 5 essential steps to implement change in your paris...
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