Anothersliceofpizza

Thousands of books have been written on this topic and you could spend all day talking about it But, what this humble Carmelite Bishop has to say about it is worth listening to so make sure you check it out.

If you've ever thought or said to yourself, “not my responsibility, not my problem.” Which is probably all of us… then you should definitely check out this episode. 

In this interview you get to hear from the person who started it all for me; the woman who discipled me, who shared pizzas with me, who talked about Jesus with me, who shared her prayer with me and who went on to ask me questions. We share about all thing's youth ministry and focus on the things that work, especially why sharing a good meal is so important.

Asceticism, authentic community, fasting from meat, near-death experiences, and more. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Tune into this episode to hear about some experiences of the Exodus 90 program and the benefits of prayer, fraternity, and asceticism.

If you're an aspiring Catholic teacher, you must watch this episode. That's pretty much all you need to know… but in case you need more, in this episode you'll get a taste of how Jude slow-cooked a Christian culture in the schools he worked in and continues to do so.

It's often said that it's not a good idea to throw stones in a glass house. But why do we insist on critiquing our leaders in the Church rather than creating ways to build the kingdom? Tune into this episode to hear how it's so easy to critique rather than to create and be inspired to stop talking and do something.

If you've ever wrestled with Mary or praying the Rosary, this is the episode for you. We chat about everything from why Catholics pray the Rosary, and why some of us don't pray the Rosary. Seriously, do yourself a favour and check it out.

Anyone who has worked in youth ministry knows how exhausting it can be to keep up with young people. Tune into this episode to get a few tips and tricks from Joel Duval, who despite approaching the end of his ‘youth', still has more energy than the energizer bunny.

If they won't come to us, we must go to them. Tune into this episode to hear how Seth Harsh and the CYMW Team drew inspiration from Red Bull to respond to the Church's exhortation to take the Gospel to the young people since they no longer come to us.

I can think of 127 different things I need to do on Sunday to prepare for the week but resting is rarely one of them. Is this what it means to respect the sabbath, to use our time efficiently to prepare well for the week, or to rest? Tune into this episode to hear Tomasz share about what respecting the sabbath really means, and my 127 terrible excuses for not doing it.

My favorite part of this episode isn't recorded. When we were getting ready there were so many things going wrong, but this guest remained as calm as a cucumber and led me closer to Jesus. I hope he can do the same for you and for the people you know.

In case you want to hear from more missionaries about why they do what they do, be sure to check this out!

Check out this episode to hear some stories from people who have eaten way too much pizza. Hear about why they chose to eat that 100th slice of pizza and what they're hungry for now.

When things don't go the way you plan, you're often faced with two options, you can lean into prayer, or lean into devotion. Check out this week's episode to hear how Robyn lent into a new devotion in a time of despair.

From whoop whoop Australia to American Apologist, check out this episode to hear about Matt's journey towards being a Catholic Apologist and some of the things he's learnt on the way. Also, check out Zac's attempt to be nuanced with Matt and get real awkward. 

Our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit, but what the heck does that mean? Very few of us have had to look after a temple before and probably wouldn’t know where to start. In this episode, Zac Parnell burns off some pizza with Matt Foxon and Fr. Josh Whitehead and talk about what it means to treat your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Sex is a hot topic that can be pretty hard to talk about. In this Episode, Zac Parnell shares a pizza with Sam Brebner, a presenter for Real Talk Australia, a ministry that specialises in love, sex, and relationships. Whilst some of us might find it difficult to understand the teachings of the Church regarding sex, Sam talks about it so easily and shares some serious wisdom about such a hot topic. Tune into this episode to have a lot of your questions regarding love, sex, and relationships answered.

Finding yourself struggling to have difficult conversations with friends and family about controversial issues? In this episode, Zac Parnell shares a pizza with Deacon Peter Pellicaan, a married deacon and the Director of Evangelisation for the Archdiocese of Brisbane. He is not a stranger to controversial topics and knows how to navigate his way through difficult conversations. Tune into this episode to get some hot tips and tricks for difficult conversations with friends and family this Christmas season.

Are you loving people through your communication? In this episode, Zac Parnell shares a pizza with Chelsea Lah-Youn, a creative communications staffer with NET Ministries Australia, who talks about the importance of how we communicate with others and whether or not we’re being loving through such actions. Tune into this episode to be challenged to be critically discerning in your speech and to be intentionally loving through your communication with others.

Are you being static or mobile in your faith? In this episode Zac Parnell shares a pizza with Harrison Raney, a staff supervisor for NET Ministries Australia, who talks of his conversion journey to the Catholic faith. Tune into this episode to be encourage to grow deeper in your faith and always be actively seeking the truth.

“Are you putting God inside a box or are you letting Him be a part of your life? In this episode, Zac Parnell shares a pizza…(cough, cough)…salad with Emma Fradd, a talented musician and minister of the Church, who talks about her journey in developing her relationship with God and being a witness to others, encouraging them to encounter Him as well. Tune into this episode to be challenged to develop your own relationship with God, to love others where there are, and to not sugarcoat the faith.”

“Are you relying on your own strength or are you letting the Lord work through you? In this episode, Zac Parnell shares a pizza with Shayne Bennett, the Program Director of NET Ministries Australia & Director of Mission at Holy Spirit Seminary in Brisbane, who talks about his approach to sharing the gospel with others in this day and age. Tune into this episode to be inspired to be authentic in your approach to evangelism, in order to reflect the love of Christ to the fullest potential.”

“Are you keeping yourself filled up or are you burning out? In this episode, Zac Parnell shares a pizza with Georgina Deverish-Meares, the vice president of the Catholic Newman Society at the University of Queensland, who talks about her journey in making time to let God refill the areas that need refilled, in order to share her gifts to the full with others. Tune into this episode to be encouraged to refill and reconnect with God in your own life and keep your eyes fixed on Him at all times.”

“When you look at a mirror, do you see yourself or do you see Jesus? In this episode, Zac Parnell shares a pizza with Joseph Leeds, a man with an inspiring conversion story, who shares about his journey in fully denying himself in order to let God radiate through him in all areas of his life and impact those he encounters. Tune into this episode to be encouraged to let God strengthen you through the gifts you’ve been given, in order to love others the way God first loved us.”

“Are you living life according to your own plan or God’s? In this episode Zac Parnell shares a pizza with Steph Santos, a mission coordinator for the Archdiocese of Brisbane who talks about her journey in discernment and navigating the desires of her heart. Tune into this episode to learn about how to discern God’s plan in your own life and to truly ‘take up your cross and follow Him.’”

“What are you doing with your life? In this episode Zac Parnell shares a pizza with Mark Doyle, the Executive Director for NET Ministries Australia who talks about finding his purpose and his personal “why” that’s been an ongoing drive for him in his life. Tune into this episode to be inspired to discover your purpose in life and to live out your deepest identity, the identity as a son or daughter of God.”

“Through what lenses are you viewing the world? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Tigist Johnson and Matthew Foxon, NET missionary alumni and co-mission team leaders, who talk about the idea of seeing the beauty in all things and in all people. Tune into this episode to be encouraged to have an attitude of gratitude in all areas of life and look upon the world as Christ does.”

“Are you intentionally using the gifts that God has blessed you with? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Madeline Hanrahan, a chemical engineering student who talks about the journey she’s gone on to recognize her gifts and to allow Christ to work through them. Tune into this episode to be inspired to live life to the fullest and use the gifts God has given you, to greatest capacity, to serve and love those around you.”

“Have you plateaued or are you continuing to grow? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Liam Desic, one of the artistic, creative minds working with Brisbane’s Emmanuel Community who talks about his passions and how his relationship with Christ has inspired him to be the best in his craft. Tune into this episode to be empowered to step out of your comfort zone and to be a visionary in the areas that God has gifted you in.”

“Are you truly entering in or are you just saying the words? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Chiara Keady & Dominic Dougherty, two musicians with Emmanuel Worship, who share about the profound impact that praise and worship has had on their relationship with Jesus and their lives in general. Tune into this episode to be inspired to open yourself up to the Lord like you never have before and lean on Him like the Father that He is.”

“Do we actually believe that ‘money is the root of all kinds of evil?’ In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with his good mate, Gerard Trolove, who shares about his journey with detachment from earthly things and the freedom that has come from it. Tune into this episode to be inspired to live life both selflessly and fully.”

“We often hear the phrase ‘actions speak louder than words.’ But what exactly are our actions saying to those around us? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Madelene Wilson, a supervisor and sponsorship coordinator with NET Ministries Australia who shares her past experience with learning to love people through her actions and seeking understanding when conflict that may arise. Tune into this episode to be inspired to be a living authentic witness to everyone you encounter and to reflect Christ in every situation you face.”

“When life gives you the chance to step up, are you just sitting on the sidelines or are you preparing to help lead your team to victory? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Matt Foxon, a recruiting officer with NET Ministries Australia whose gone on his own journey on what it means to lead when the opportunity calls. Tune into this episode to be encouraged and empowered to confidently step out in faith and lead the charge when you’re called upon using the gifts that God has given to you.”

“How often do we find ourselves settling for the mediocre instead of trying to live our best life? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Michael Barclay, a man whose dedicated the last three and half years of his life to international mission work and has been on a continuous journey in life to go where God calls him, even if it’s scary. Tune into this episode to be inspired to not settle for comfort but strive for greatness and live life to the fullest.”

“Are you surrounding yourself with people who build you up or tear you down? Are you exposing yourself to that which fulfills you or makes you feel sick? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Madeleine Luciani who talks about her own journey in striving for holiness and the life choices that have come with that. Tune into this episode to hear about making choices that enable us to live our best lives.”

“How many times in life have we leaned into the joy of life but suppressed the area of suffering? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Hogan Rogers & Peter McAuliffe, fellow catholic men who share about their journey to live life authentically. Tune into this episode to learn about embracing both the joys and the sorrows that we inevitably encounter in our lives.”

“How many times have we been faced with the option of taking the easier route or the riskier route? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Ramona Cortes, a staff supervisor with NET Ministries Australia who back in 2017 was faced with just that option. Tune into this episode to be inspired to take risks in your own life, to grow as a human being and live life to the fullest.”

Sick of going around in circles? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Luke McKenna, the founding director of Unleashing Personal Potential. Check out this episode where they chat about how to get out of that fixed mindset, learn how to use a growth mindset thinking, and so much more.

Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do? In this episode Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with Renee Doyle, a strengths coach who works with organisations throughout Australia to help them get in touch with their strengths. Tune into this episode to grow in your understanding of yourself and the people around you.

What is the mark of a Christian? In this episode, Zac Parnell gets to share a pizza with his mate Wilhelm Gabut, who shares about his experience working as a professional chef and volunteering as a Catholic Missionary for NET Ministries.Please like, follow, subscribe, share, and do whatever you can to help us get more people around this pizza.@anothersliceofpizza

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