In this episode I speak with Keaton Douglas, Executive Director and creator of iThirst. The iTHIRST Initiative is a comprehensive program which focuses on spirituality in the prevention, treatment, and aftercare of those suffering from substance use disorders and their families. The iTHIRST Spiritual Companionship (ITSC) Training, is a faith-based continuing education which instructs lay leaders and clergy on the spiritual dimension of addiction/recovery, certified through Seton Hall University. This is a wonderful way to broaden how we Accompany people along their life journey at parishes.

Here is information on how you can connect with the iThirst Initiative

https://ithirstinitiative.org/

Podcast music credits: Ben Nelson

This episode is Part II of our Stewardship conversation with my guest Dave Baranowski, Director of Parish Stewardship and Leadership Formation for the Archdiocese of St Louis MO. Part I discussed the first 5 of 11 key points. Part II we discuss the remaining six points. Below you will find the document mentioned in the podcast as well as the website Revive Parishes that I also mention in the podcast.

Revive Parishes https://reviveparishes.com/

David Baranowski document: Dave Baranowski 11 Key Suggestions for Parish Stewardship and other info

Podcast music credits: Ben Nelson

In this episode with my guest Dave Baranowski, Director of Parish Stewardship and Leadership Formation for the Archdiocese of St Louis MO, we hope to communicate two very important considerations with Stewardship. The first. Stewardship has to be grounded in Discipleship. A true and genuine understanding of Stewardship comes from the heart of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is critical when fostering true Stewardship both personally and for the parish. Second. Like so many other initiatives, if you do not have an intentional plan for Stewardship, it just meanders. It wanders, and then we wonder why Stewardship isn’t taking root within the parish. In Part 1 Dave shares his 10+ years experience of helping parishes with Stewardship by providing to us the first five of eleven key suggestions every parish should consider.

Podcast music credits: Ben Nelson