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In this episode, we reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis. We talk about how, during his Pontificate, Pope Francis emphasized joy and, through his example, helped us remember to embody this joy in our daily lives to bring others into the Church. We also acknowledge how God has used Pope Francis to speak to us through his writings and discuss which of these writings most profoundly impacted us, how we can pray for our next Pope, and share what we think will be his lasting legacy.    Heather's One Thing - Her Parents Sister Miriam's One Thing - Firm Foundation by Cody Carnes (and the Maverick City Music Remix ;)) Michelle's One Thing - Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington , NC   Other Resources Mentioned:  Papal Homily on the Revolution of Tenderness Pope Francis' Surprise TED Talk Patris Corde - Apostolic Letter Dilexit Nos - Encyclical Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel) - Apostolic Exhortation  List of Cardinals attending the Conclave   Abiding Together Episodes on Pope Francis' Writings: The Joy of the Gospel Study Rejoice and Be Glad Study The Sacred Heart (three part series) C'est la Confiance (two part series) Revolution of Tenderness   Journal Questions: How have I been blessed by Pope Francis' pontificate? In what ways do I experience the Gospel as Lent without Easter? How can I embrace the lessons Pope Francis has taught me throughout his papacy in my life? How can I pray for the Church during the conclave?   Discussion Questions: How did you receive the news of Pope Francis' passing? How can we live out Pope Francis' vision of the Church as a field hospital in our own lives? Which of Pope Francis' writings left an impactful impression on you? What's one word you would use to describe Pope Francis' legacy?   Quote to Ponder: "Joy adapts and changes, but it always endures, even as a flicker of life born of our personal certainty that, when everything is said and done, we are infinitely loved." (Pope Francis)   Scripture for Lectio: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13)   Sponsor - Glory: Women's Conference: This week's episode is sponsored by the Glory: Women's Conference hosted by Steubenville Conferences and our very own Heather Khym! We want to invite you to join Heather, Michelle, and our dear friends Debbie Herbeck, Sarah Kaczmarek, Monica Richards, and Sarah Kroger who will be leading us in worship, this June 6-8 in Steubenville, Ohio as we gather with women across generations and seek God's presence. We are just about one month out from the Glory: Women's Conference and tickets are still available! This is the first one and we want you to be part of it, especially since it's over Pentecost weekend and we know the Holy Spirit will be showing up in big ways. The conference schedule will include talks, worship, prayer experiences, and the opportunity to interact with fellow Abiding Together listeners and new friends from all over who will be flying in. Heather and Michelle would absolutely love to meet you. Whether you come with your Abiding Together small group, with a close friend, or on your own, we can't wait to gather in fellowship with you. Visit steubenvilleconferences.com/events/glory for more information or to register!   Timestamps:  00:00 - Glory: Women's Conference 01:10 - Intro 02:01 - Welcome 04:14 - How We Found Out 07:02 - His Funeral and the Upcoming Conclave 08:30 - A Grace-filled Time 09:54 - Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel) 13:36 - The Church as a Field Hospital 15:52 - Revolution of Tenderness 18:26 - The Lord Deeply Cares for Us 19:48 - Dilexit Nos (The Sacred Heart) 20:27 - The Holy Spirit and the Holy Family 21:12 - His Lasting Legacy 26:08 - How Can We Pray? 29:52 - One Things

In this episode, we talk about Pope Francis' Bull of Indiction on the Jubilee Year of Hope! A Jubilee year occurs once every 25 years and it is a year set apart and consecrated just for our Lord. We chat about what it looks like to be pilgrims of hope, especially in the places where we have deep sorrows or unfulfilled desires. We reflect on how we can bring these tender places to our Lord and let them be illuminated, so He can redeem and restore the light of hope in our lives. Keeping our hearts open to hope can be painful and crucifying. But when we enter into this pilgrimage, we are transformed in the light of hope.   Heather's One Thing - The Podcast Burning Hearts with Rachel Herbeck  Sister Miriam's One Thing - Heather's Acoustic Worship Spotify Playlist Michelle's One Thing - Jubilee by Maverick City Music   Other Resources Mentioned:  In Defense of Hope a talk by Jackie Hill Perry   Announcement: Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through “Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God's Favor“ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee. Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code “ABIDE15” for 15% off. Amazon has very limited copies, so we recommend you order from St. Paul Center to ensure you receive your copy before Lent begins!   Journal Questions: Where in my life am I experiencing hopelessness? What idols do I place my hope in? How can I look at this year through the lens of hope? Think about an area of hopelessness in your life. What do you believe about the situation? What do you believe about yourself in this situation? What do you believe about the Lord in this area?   Discussion Questions: Where in your life is it scary to have hope? When have you experienced the buoyancy and freedom of hope? How is Christ inviting you to hope this year? How does your hopelessness impact your understanding of the character of God?   Quotes to Ponder: "Begin again with hope." (Pope Francis) “Indeed, the jubilee is a new beginning, the possibility for everyone to start anew from God. With the jubilee we start a new life, a new phase.” (Pope Francis)   Scripture for Lectio: “Hope does not disappoint.” (Romans 5:5)   Sponsor - Glory: Women's Gathering: Franciscan University, and Heather Khym from Life Restoration are holding their first ever Steubenville women's conference! We absolutely love the theme they've chosen: The Spirit and the Bride Say Come.     Heather will be joined by an amazing lineup of speakers including Michelle Benzinger, Sr. Josephine Gerrett, Sarah Kaczmarek, Debbie Herbeck, Fr. Tim Hepburn, and Sarah Kroger leading worship!   Join women across generations to worship God, hear from Spirit-filled speakers, and make room for conversation with one another and with Jesus the Bridegroom.    Mark your calendars for June 6th-8th 2025 and click this link to register!   Timestamps: 00:00 - Glory: Women's Conference 1:31 - Intro 1:39 - Welcome 6:16 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 6:51- Why Hope? 10:01 - Hopelessness and Fear 12:20 - Grieving Hopeless Areas 16:29 - A Place of Healing 17:41 - It's A Pilgrimage 19:33 - The Grace of Jubilee 21:55 - Patience 23:50 - An Invitation to Transformation 25:50 - Challenge to Mature 27:22 - Our Lady Mother of Hope 29:26 - Lenten Book Study Announcement 32:01 - One Things 

DescriptionI'll be back w in a few weeks time, BUT in the meantime I wanted to share, for the next couple of weeks, some of my favorite interviews from early in Season 1. Last week I re-shared my interview with Sarah Kaczmarek, today I want to share my convo w Dan DeMatte - one of the founders of Damascus and it's Executive Director of Missions and Advancement. ++If you are speaking to Catholic audiences you don't want to just to pass on correct information, you want to make a deep impact. But how exactly do you do that? And are you willing to stay humble and attentive enough to hear the Holy Spirit, over months, maybe even years to allow a specific message - for the Church - to emerge in your life? Well, this was the transformational idea that I talked with Dan DeMatte about today. From his very first talk to his fellow 8th graders to co-founding one of the fastest growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country, Damascus, he has been a steward of powerful messages for thousands each year. He is the author of Catholic bestseller, Holiness Revolution, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. And recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network And he lives in Ohio with his wife, Amber, and their four children.Link to Theme Song for the first retreat he lead as an 8th grader, Michael W. Smith's “My Place in this World.”Here's the link to the talk called “Dream Bigger” that we discussed: Dream Bigger by Dan DeMatteA link to Damascus MinistryLinks:For more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach is a proud member of Spoke Street, a Catholic Podcast Network that amplifies the voice of the Creator through fostering content that invites. Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook Join Ryan's email list. I made this podcast with help from Riverside FM. Want to try it out for your podcast? Here's a link to get you started.

DescriptionThis is a bonus replay of my original conversation, back in Summer of 2022, with Sarah Kaczmarek. I'll be back in a couple of weeks with new episodes for Season 3. In the meantime, enjoy this powerful conversation with one of the best in the business!1. How crucial is it that the message you are sharing into a microphone matches up with who you are without a microphone? 2. What are the challenges and superpowers for Catholic speakers who are introverts? 3. Is it possible to redeem procrastination once and for all? In my conversation with Sarah Kaczmarek, we cover each of these questions and more!Sarah has served in ministry for the last 18 years and strongly desires to see all of God's children walk in wholeness and holiness. She is currently the Director of Pastoral Ministry at Encounter Ministries. Sarah holds an MA in Counseling and is currently completing a certificate in Spiritual Direction. She loves teaching and speaking about the heart of the Father, the wholeness He desires for us, and the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives.Here's the link to her “Power and Purpose Talk” at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Click here to get Sarah's Speaking Notes for the “Power and Purpose Talk” above. Links:For more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach is a proud member of Spoke Street, a Catholic Podcast Network that amplifies the voice of the Creator through fostering content that invites. Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook Join Ryan's email list. I made this podcast with help from Riverside FM. Want to try it out for your podcast? Here's a link to get you started.

Description1. How crucial is it that the message you are sharing into a microphone matches up with who you are without a microphone? 2. What are the challenges and superpowers for Catholic speakers who are introverts? 3. Is it possible to redeem procrastination once and for all? In my conversation with Sarah Kaczmarek, we cover each of these questions and more!Sarah has served in ministry for the last 18 years and strongly desires to see all of God's children walk in wholeness and holiness. She is currently the Director of Pastoral Ministry at Encounter Ministries. Sarah holds an MA in Counseling and is currently completing a certificate in Spiritual Direction. She loves teaching and speaking about the heart of the Father, the wholeness He desires for us, and the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives.Here's the link to her “Power and Purpose Talk” at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Click here to get Sarah's Speaking Notes for the “Power and Purpose Talk” above. Links:For more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach is a proud member of Spoke Street, a Catholic Podcast Network that amplifies the voice of the Creator through fostering content that invites. Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook Join Ryan's email list. I made this podcast with help from Riverside FM. Want to try it out for your podcast? Here's a link to get you started.

Brad, Dan, and Aaron talk with Sarah Kaczmarek about how the Father's love and mercy heals our brokenness.

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In Episode 4 of The Youth Ministry Mindset Podcast, a limited series with voices from Alpha and YDisciple, Joshua, Annie, and Jordan discuss successes, failures, and the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit in ministry with guest Sarah Kaczmarek, Director of Pastoral Ministry at Encounter Ministries. Join us as we continue the conversation on what to bring into youth ministry in a post-COVID world. SHOWNOTES Introduction: Reliance on the Holy Spirit Important to experience the power Start with what reliance is not -Not emotional manipulation; needs to be authentic -Not a watering down, there needs to be an experience -Not an excuse to “wing it”. Necessary for the moment, but not for long term planning Speaking with guest Sarah Kaczmarek, former Associate Director of Alpha Catholic and now works with Encounter Ministries, about what reliance on the Holy Spirit is -Taught about God, but never given an interactive relationship -Encounters bring about transformation How do we create this space? -Obstacles +If we haven't had an encounter with Him, then we can't lead others. Need to have the belief that God will show up +We want to control because we are human -We need to pray -We need to wait in silence -Always be looking for a moment and be obedient Asking for the Holy Spirit to come is part of our tradition, but not part of our culture. Ask for God to show up, just like He promises in the Scriptures Important to start with personal encounters and then look at why the ministry exists, and then pray. Just show up and God will show up and amazing things will happen Takeaways -Having confidence: ask the Holy Spirit to show up and He will -The Holy Spirit is moving, regardless of what we see or what the youth see -Felt nervous, but she created the space and impacted the youth and the parents Create a space for yourself, then invite the youth into that space. REFERENCES “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you” - St. Augustine iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us by Jean M. Twenge We all have experience of this moment, in which it is no longer enough to talk about Jesus by repeating what others say. It is necessary to say what you think, and not to report an opinion; it is necessary to give a witness, to feel committed by the testimony given and to go up to the extreme demands of this commitment.” - St. John Paul II, Homily for Young People and Students, Belo Horizonte (Brazil), 1 July 1980 PULL QUOTES 8:15 “We do not hype the Holy Spirit up, the Holy Spirit comes down.” 23:54 “[The Holy Spirit] doesn't need all the bells, the whistles, the fog, whatever it is we think that the Holy Spirit needs to show up. We just need to ask and then get out of the way.” 29:53 “I want to do just enough to set the table, to make sure everything is prepared as the Lord has led me to, and then invite the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings to sit down and have a conversation with their sons and daughters.” 37:38 “We know God is good theologically, but we're creating space for His Goodness to come through and that's reliance on the Holy Spirit.”

We all have hurts in this world and nothing heals like God's love. No one understands this better than my guest on the YM Transfer, Sarah Kaczmarek.  In episode 16...

Pete Burak welcomes Sarah Kaczmarek to The Hour! They discuss living in the various Christian 'tensions', loving the person right before you but not treating them as a project (12:19), and going deep with Jesus even when it's not a 9-1-1 situation. PLUS, Pete unpacks one of his favorite, lifelong Scriptures: PUT YOUR ARMOR ON! (56:00) www.renewalministries.net Music: Connor Flanagan

Danielle and Fr. Steve sit down with Sarah Kaczmarek and talk about her experience as a youth minister, how a powerful mission trip changed her life and how God is using her now, with Alpha USA. Rapid Fire Questions and Discussion - 0:53 Testimony - 12:48 Discussion of the Unleash the Gospel Letter - 22:00 Reflection - 43:43 Episode Summary - 45:15

Danielle and Fr. Steve sit down with Sarah Kaczmarek and talk about her experience as a youth minister, how a powerful mission trip changed her life and how God is using her now, with Alpha USA. Rapid Fire Questions and Discussion - 0:53 Testimony - 12:48 Discussion of the Unleash the Gospel Letter - 22:00 Reflection - 43:43 Episode Summary - 45:15

The Good News In this episode, the fourth part of our Advent series, we interview our friend Sarah Kaczmarek. Sarah is the Assistant Director of Alpha Catholic USA, as well as the Pastoral Director of Encounter School of Ministry. We chat about the call we have as Catholics to share the Good News of the Gospel and the stumbling blocks we often run into. We also discuss how essential it is to be an authentic witness and how to grow in having the Father's heart for the lost.   Sarah’s one thing - Whole Heart - Hillsong United Sister Miriam’s one thing - Winter Snow by Audrey AssadThe Shadow Can’t Have Me by Arthur Alligood Michelle’s one thing - The song Into the Unknown from Frozen 2 Heather’s one thing - The song Noel by Lauren Daigle    Additional Notes: Abiding Together will be at Focus SLS2020! Abiding Together Podcast will be recording live at SLS on December 31st at 12:30pm. Discussion questions:     What struck you from the podcast? What are some of the stumbling blocks that you experience in sharing what God has done in your life? Are there areas of your life where you’re afraid to share yourself authentically? What is one way you can bring good news to the lost? Where can you set aside time this week to pray for the grace to love with the Father’s heart?   Journal Questions: Reflect and journal about this scripture:  Isaiah 61:1. What does it speak to you personally?  We can’t selectively numb the bad without numbing the good. Where are you numbing your life and not living fully awake? Where do I need to say “Yes” to the Lord, so he can bring restoration and good news?   Quote to Ponder - “This is our mission: to give pure and fresh air to those immersed in the pollution of our world; to bring to earth that peace which fills us with joy whenever we meet Jesus on the mountain in prayer; to show by our lives, and perhaps even by our words, that God loves everyone and never tires of anyone” Pope Francis Scripture for Lectio Divina - Isaiah 61:1 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,    because the Lord has anointed me    to proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,    to proclaim freedom for the captives    and release from darkness for the prisoners.”

Alpha is an international ministry that provides free resources for your parish to develop intentional opportunities to form the faith of your parishioners and invite new people into your community. In this episode, Chris and John speak with Sarah Kaczmarek from Alpha USA to discuss the role Alpha can play in our evangelization and discipleship efforts. To find out more about Alpha, visit www.alphausa.org.

Fr. Steve and Danielle sit down with Sarah Kaczmarek and talk about her experience as a youth minister, how a powerful mission trip changed her life and how God is using her in her current ministry with Alpha USA. Rapid Fire Questions - 0:53 Question Discussion - 6:53 Sarah's Testimony - 12:48 Discussion of the Unleash the Gospel Pastoral Letter - 22:00 Reflection and Prayer - 43:43 Episode Summary - 45:19

Fr. Steve and Danielle sit down with Sarah Kaczmarek and talk about her experience as a youth minister, how a powerful mission trip changed her life and how God is using her in her current ministry with Alpha USA. Rapid Fire Questions - 0:53 Question Discussion - 6:53 Sarah's Testimony - 12:48 Discussion of the Unleash the Gospel Pastoral Letter - 22:00 Reflection and Prayer - 43:43 Episode Summary - 45:19

A talk given by Sarah Kaczmarek on Thursday evening, Nov. 29, 2018, as part of Christ the King's 2018 Pre-Advent Parish Mission, "Searching the Heart of the Father." Please note: There is a brief pause in the recording around the 38-minute mark. Sarah serves as the Associate Director of ALPHA CATHOLIC CONTEXT. She also works with Encounter Ministries, focusing on inner healing. She holds a BA in English Literature, an MA in therapeutic counseling, and is currently completing an MA in Pastoral Studies in Evangelization. Prior to her post at Alpha, she was the Director of Youth Ministry & Evangelization for 11 years at a church in Detroit, MI. Sarah carries a very strong prophetic gifting and confidence in the Holy Spirit to come and fill His children. Keywords: evangelization, healing, identity

  Does your parish have a place where people can ask questions about Jesus and His Church without feeling awkward? On the podcast, Kevin interviews his friend Sarah Kaczmarek about how we can create a space in our churches for people who are searching as we look at 5 steps for running The Alpha Course. […] The post S2 Ep17: How-to Alpha with Sarah Kaczmarek appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Does your parish have a place where people can ask questions about Jesus and His Church without feeling awkward? On the podcast, Kevin interviews his friend Sarah Kaczmarek about how we can create a space in our churches for people who are searching as we look at 5 steps for running The Alpha Course. […] The post S2 Ep17: How-to Alpha with Sarah Kaczmarek appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

In this, part two, we dig in to Sarah’s story. She talks about losing a friend to suicide in high school; a mission trip that gave rise to her first powerful God encounter; and the prayer in the Spirit that several friends prayed over her during grad school which triggered a major spiritual upgrade. She talks about about the benefits - and limitations - of clinical psychology in her ministry; her experience of intense apostolic communal living in urban Detroit; her ministry experience; TPM prayer ministry; Millennials; being a spiritual daughter of Bill Johnson; and much more. I was in a good, happy, hopeful mood for a week after chatting with this godly, Spirit-filled woman. You will be, too.

Sarah Kaczmarek is the national director for Alpha’s youth division. If you do not know about Alpha, it’s a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith centered on food, a talk, and meaningful conversation. It’s also one of the fastest growing and most effective evangelization tools out there today. Sarah served as a youth minister for eleven years before joining the Alpha team, first as their Catholic liaison and then as their youth director. She has an MA in counseling which has served her both in clinical and pastoral settings. She is working on another advanced degree in evangelization from Sacred Heart seminary in Detroit. In this, part one, Sarah goes in depth into the what, how and why of Alpha. It may be the best explanation and most compelling commercial for Alpha out there.