The NET Ministries Podcast

“It is impossible for us to live the Christian life without the Holy Spirit” Dan Driver speaks with Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, NET Alum and the new President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, on how to live a life in the Holy Spirit. In This Episode: -Introduction -What does it mean to be baptized in the Spirit? -Realize the freedom on needing God's grace to grow -Fr. Dave's prayer to God to learn about what living in the Spirit means -How it changed his life -Call the Lord directly related to the call to be holy -What it means to get close to the heart of God -Always say yes to the nudgings of God -We are too busy to recognize the Holy Spirit -Identify & act on the promptings of the Holy Spirit -Lack of knowledge of how the Holy Spirit works -Letting the Holy Spirit into every part of their life -Things to know -Be aware of Spirits presence and power -Discerning what God is calling you to. Wrestling with what God wants us to do -Role of Sacraments in spiritual life -Learning to recognize God's working in good and bad -Recommendations -Dan's: Do something different -Matt's: follow https://www.instagram.com/roadtonow103/ Mentioned in the show: (19:00) Charisms: (prophecy, words of knowledge, tongues,...) (19:24) http://www.newadvent.org/summa/2068.htm (20:05) “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.” Romans 7:15-20 (22:34) “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 (26:51) Hedonism (35:07) “Even if I am untrained in speaking, I am not so in knowledge; in every way we have made this plain to you in all things. Did I make a mistake when I humbled myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you without charge? I plundered other churches by accepting from them in order to minister to you. And when I was with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way “ 2 Corinthians 11:6-9 (58:40) Fr. Dave's talk (1:01:52) Wild Goose Ministry (1:03:46) 4PM Media (1:04:07) “and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us” Romans 5:5Special Guest: Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR.

“The will of God isn't a what, it's more of a way” In this episode, Dan interviews life coaches Nick Redd and Rick Erisman on how to intentionally seek and live God's purpose for your life through reflection, accountability, and your own desires. In This Episode: Introduction Damian Stayne Healing & Empowerment Conference What is life coaching? -Differences from spiritual direction -Catholic life coaching -Differences from counseling Awakening greatness -“Excavating” our desires -The power of one -Discerning God's voice vs. our voice Advice from Nick & Rick -Get a vision - Where might you want to be in 3 years? -Have someone running with you -Ask friends what gifts they see in you -“False humility is going to get you nowhere” Mentioned in the show: (12:30) Damian Stayne - Founder of Cor et Lumen Christi (41:24) Podcast with Anna Carter (50:20) Star Wars: The Force Awakens Rick's Contact Info: www.redivivecoaching.com, rickerisman@redivivecoaching.com Nick's Contact Info: www.nickreddcoaching.com, nick@nickreddcoaching.com Recommendations: Dan's Recommendation: Nick Redd Coaching & Redivive Coaching (See above links) Matt's Recommendation: NET Ministries Apply Week Contact us at podcast@netusa.org Pull Quotes “To be a Christian means being willing to take that risk” “We have to trust our desires if we're following the Lord” “Are we living all in?” “I want to believe that my life matters”Special Guests: Nick Redd and Rick Erisman.

“If we don't teach them how to follow a call to holiness, they won't have any direction.” Dan talks with Fr. Fred Gaglia about how he first found NET, his experience with inviting youth into the Church, and the universal call to sainthood. In This Episode Introduction How Fr. Fred Found NET Evangelization to Youth Invitation Identity Experience with Pastoral Guidance Advice on Darkness Call to Sainthood Mentioned in the show: Camp Wapo Contact us at podcast@netusa.org Pull Quotes “The great joy is to see young people so free when they come to worship.” “God is a God of order, not of chaos.” “You can see burdens being lifted from their shoulders.” “There are models of saints for every age group.” “He takes you for who you are because He created you uniquely.” “Be a living, active disciple… And just watch the conversions that will come.”Special Guest: Fr. Fred Gaglia.

“If you keep your eyes on the Lord and keep taking the next right step, you will find yourself gradually walking your way into your vocation.” Dan talks with Sr. Mary Karolyn, FGSM, about identity, discernment, and her own vocation story. In This Episode Introduction The Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George The Importance of Names Sr. Mary Karolyn's Name Identities of the Heart Daughter/Son - Receiving k Sister/Brother - Giving Bride/Groom - Mutual giving/receiving Mother/Father - Giving/educating Sr. Karolyn's Discernment Advice from Sr. Karolyn Mentioned in the show: Camp Wapo (00:15) Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George (4:09) Chronicles of Narnia, Voyage of the Dawn Treader (17:40) Praying Like a Pirate - Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, Respond (18:20) Examen of St. Ignatius (38:17) Jean-Francois Millet, The First Steps Contact us at podcast@netusa.org Pull Quotes “What does it mean to slay the dragons in our own hearts, with the help of grace?” “When a wound is healed, it becomes a place of mission.” “That's what Jesus wants. He wants the mess.” “Every woman is called to be both virgin and mother.” -St. John Paul II “Look for the patterns. How has God led you at different points in your life?” “The greatest pain in the world is unanswered love.”Special Guest: Sr. M. Karolyn.

“It's about what God can do in us as long as we surrender.” Dan Driver talks with Fr. Frankie Mulgrew about his background as a comedian, his decision to enter seminary, the power of the sacraments, and the beauty of Marian Consecration in this special edition of the NET Ministries podcast. In This Episode Introduction Fr. Frankie in the Midwest & his introduction to NET Fr. Frankie's background Show business OCD & Depression The power of the sacraments Call to priesthood & Our Lady's role Marian Consecration Scripture course in the Holy Land Mentioned in the show: (00:20) Camp Wapo (25:38) St. Louis de Montfort Marian Consecration (25:50)33 Day Consecration by John Pridmore (26:39) John Pridmore on Youtube (26:42) From Gangland to Promised Land by John Pridmore (27:27) 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley (31:10) Wedding Feast at Cana, John 2:1-12 Contact us at podcast@netusa.org Pull Quotes “As a loving Mother, she will always be there for us.” “All she ever wants to do is just take us to Jesus.” “In every given situation, we need God.” “Through your weakness, through your brokenness, you can bring glory to God's household.”Special Guest: Fr. Frankie Mulgrew.

“There's hidden power in the sacrament of matrimony. It's so ordinary.” Dan Driver talks with Brad and Libby DuPont, a NET alumni couple who work in the Office of Marriage and Family Life in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas. Brad and Libby talk about their marriage, their work in marriage and family ministry, and the Married Couples Retreat they'll be putting on for NET Alumni in January. In This Episode: Introduction Dan tries to identify LaCroix flavors Brad & Libby give their 3-minute testimonies Brad & Libby's life together NET Staff Youth ministry Moving to marriage ministry Leaning into vocation - Husband & wife first Alumni retreat preview Smart Loving - Love smarter, not harder The Passionate Couple - Going deeper in prayer Talking with Purpose - Effective communication Vulnerability Forgiveness Living the Dream - Decision making, moving forward Advice to married couples Mentioned in the show: (11:08) Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS Office of Marriage and Family Life (20:15) “Challenging young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church” (30:01) NET Ministries Discipleship Weeks (38:20) Pastoral and Matrimonial Renewal Center - Living in Love (39:23) John Paul II's [Theology of the Body](Amazon) (45:59) “May her husband entrust his heart to her.” Nuptial Blessing (1:03:13) The Joyful Marriage Project (1:03:26) Amoris Laetitia (1:03:40) Living in Love Facebook Page (1:05:00) Every Day in Love DVDs Recommendations: NET Alumni Married Couples Retreat, January 11-13, 2019 in West St. Paul MN Living in Love Retreats (See link above) Contact Brad at bdupont@archkck.org Contact Libby at ldupont@archkck.org Contact us at podcast@netusa.org Pull Quotes “My greatest contribution to the Universal Church will be my building up of my own domestic Church.” “You've gotta show us marriages worth waiting for.” “My sacrament is going to be my pathway to holiness.” “We owe this to the Church to go deeper together.”Special Guests: Brad DuPont and Libby DuPont.

“We misunderstand God; we misunderstand God's vineyard; we misunderstand who we are.” Dan Driver talks with Ryan O'Hara, Mission Director for St. Paul's Outreach, on burnout in ministry. They discuss Ryan's own experience of burnout, boundaries, and the need for a paradigm shift in the American understanding of work and rest. In This Episode: Introduction The impact of media in our lives What is burnout? Ryan's experience of burnout Sprint vs. marathon mindset in ministry The American relationship to work & productivity 5 areas that lead to burnout Unrealistic projects & confused relationship to self Perpetual impatience & waiting for fruitfulness Attachment to success & finding one's identity in work Work in the midst of life vs. work/life balance Putting process before people Desire for control, hyper-perfectionism Principle of the oxygen mask Recommendations Mentioned in the show: St. Paul's Outreach (www.spo.org) (4:45) Derren Brown Shows Advertisers The Power Of Subliminal Messages (18:26) Want to Lose at Ministry? Five Recipes for Burnout. by Ryan O'Hara (18:37) Evangelii Gaudium (21:04) The Resistance by Josh Garrels (34:10) 1 Corinthians 3:5-7 (35:09) Mark 4:26-28 (53:56) The Temperament God Gave You by Art and Laraine Bennett (1:03:50) Ryan's Website (www.ryanohara.org) Recommendations: Dan's Recommendation: Diatessaron Matt's Recommendation: 5-hour Energy & La Croix Don't forget to check out our video podcasts in the future on Facebook, YouTube, & Vimeo! Contact us at podcast@netusa.org Pull Quotes: “I rest so that I can work. But I think God wants us to look at it differently. I work so that I can rest.” “Constraints cause opportunity for creativity.” “It's all grace anyway.”Special Guest: Ryan O'Hara.

Dan Driver talks with International Speaker Chika Anyanwu about Nigerian culture, her new book on prayer and her experience of racism inside and outside of the Church. Special Guest: Chika Anyanwu.

Pat Millea has worked as a Youth Minister for 11 years and considers it his career. Dan Driver asks Pat about the "calling" of being a Youth Minister and how to avoid burnout. Special Guest: Pat Millea.

As Edmund endured countless transitions in life, his faith vacillated between the head and the heart. Do we need to study the faith? Or, focus more heavily on our personal relationship with God? Edmund shares with us the approach to cover all the bases with a harmonious balance. It can be a long journey from community to desolation, and a grueling climb back to tranquility. Join us in the discussion of how Edmund discovered the cure for his own stagnation. If you're curious to know more on how to pray with the Catechism (CCC), we invite you to read this article written by Edmund himself: http://edmundmitchell.com/writing/dual-wielding-the-bible-and-the-catechism Or if reading isn't your thing, and Edmund has an online talk “Praying with the Catechism & Scripture.” http://edmundmitchell.com/listen/praying-with-the-catechism-scriptureSpecial Guest: Edmund Mitchell.

Dan Driver asks about the events that led to NET's origin. They share how NET got started and tell a miracle story from the beginning.Special Guests: Jim Hastings and Mark Berchem.

Dan Driver and Anna Carter have a discussion about young adults who experience same-sex attraction and their relationship with the Church. www.edeninvitation.comSpecial Guest: Anna Carter.

Dan and Fr. Brian Park have a lively discussion on some of the things that Catholics miss or may have forgotten.Special Guest: Fr. Brian Park.

Friends don't lie and fandoms don't quit. In today's podcast we talk about the hype, the storytelling, and the combination of the two found in the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things. In addition to the nostalgic thrill of adventure the show has to offer, Dan, joined by Ryan O'Hara and Andy Norton, discusses his admiration for the cast as they navigate the uncertainty of exactly what has become of their hometown. What causes our fascination with these imperfect yet fiercely loyal characters? Join us as we dive headfirst into The Upside Down of the show's relationships, mysteries, and intense likeability which, amongst theories of Eleven's true origins and the full extent of her abilities, beg the question, “How can we as Christians tap into the the deeper meaning of our entertainment?” Special Guests: Andy Norton and Ryan O'Hara.

Special Guest: David Rinaldi.