Divine Renovation Podcast

We're still unpacking DR18. Guest Co-Host Matt Vaughan, of SBP's Communications Team, shares his take aways and the graces he experienced during the conference. But wait there's more....Tanya Rodgerson, one of the main contributors to the Saint Benedict Parish Game Plan, is joining us to reminisce about DR's origins, successes, and missteps along the path to renewal. Links: Tanya's CCO profile: https://cco.ca/missionaries/tanya-rodgerson/ SBP: http://www.saintbenedict.ca/media-listen/

The team talks to Ron about why he slept on the ground at the airport, and explore launching a shiny new connect group, and how a common mission like hosting a conference can knit a parish together. Podcast guest Phil Marmen joins the team to speak music ministry, music styles, and praying with song. Links: Divine Renovation Association: https://www.divinerenovation.tv/ Catholic Christian Outreach: https://cco.ca/

Join Ron Huntley this week in our makeshift studio at Saint Benedict Parish as we continue to recover from the DR18 conference. Ron is joined today by Kate Robinson where they discuss some highlights from DR18 as well as what the summer is going to look like for the Saint Benedict Parish Staff. Then join Kate again for an interview with Father Mauro Conte from the Divine Renovation Network. Links: App Download: Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Divine+Renovation+Ministry iTunes - http://AppStore.com/divinerenovation DRA: www.divinerenovation.tv

“Together, let’s throw away our ‘throw-away culture’ and respond to the cry of the poor, suffering, lost and lonely. Join our movement today, and extend a hand to the vulnerable.” Dan, Ron and Father James are joined this week by Mark Saldanha. A young man who grew up at Saint Benedict Parish and has gone on to found an outreach ministry known as “Greater Love”. Mark speaks about his experience of God and parish life and how it formed him into the man he is now. https://www.facebook.com/greaterlovecanada/

Future world renown author (at least that's what we think) Fr. Simon Lobo joins the podcast to talk about his latest book (also his only book) Divine Renovation Apprentice. As he joins the DR team in preparing to welcome the world to Saint Benedict Parish for the DR18 Conference, we take a moment to reflect on the journey that has take Fr. Simon from Apprentice to Pastor. Link: #DR18Live: https://livestream.com/DivineRenovation/events/8231259 Divine Renovation Apprentice: https://www.amazon.ca/Divine-Renovation-Apprentice-Learning-Disciple-Making/dp/1593253362

Can We Multiply? Divine Renovation team member Pat Ryan shares his story of encountering DR, and moving to Canada to experience it first-hand. And how would you react if 100 people stood up at your parish and said that Jesus became lord of their life this year? The team discusses: - Internships - The definition of Apostle - Divine Renovation in Australia - Measuring effectiveness - The Pentecost Challenge

Parish renewal can happen anywhere. Divine Renovation strives to inspire all leaders to believe that they can bring their parishes from maintenance to mission. Hannah Vaughan-Spruce interviews 3 priests during our Divine Renovation UK Conference, asking how this renewal plan can make an impact across the world.

Meet members of Fr. James Mackay's Senior Leadership Team. Explore with them the joys of being a lay leader, team dynamics, and contributing to their church, in this special episode filmed in Royal Docks, England.

How can we rely more fully on the Holy Spirit? Peter Herbeck joins the podcast this week to discuss how we can rely on the Holy Spirit in a deeper way through our ministry and what the power of the Holy Spirit can really do! Hosts Fr. James Mallon, Matt Vaughan and Dan O'Rourke discuss: - Saint Benedict Parish Marriage Prep - Father James' trip to Dallas - The Amazing Parish Conference Links: Amazing Parish - https://amazingparish.org/ The Church We Want to Be Podcast - http://thechurchwewanttobe.libsyn.com/ Divine Renovation Ministry - https://www.divinerenovation.net/ The Divine Renovation Association - https://www.divinerenovation.tv/

What motivates a pastor to try this Divine Renovation thing? Hear from Fr. Ken Lao as he shares what drove him to join the Divine Renovation Network, the challenges, struggles and opportunities. And how the Holy Spirit is working in his parish to bring about renewal. Hosts Fr. Simon Lobo, Ron Huntley and Dan O'Rourke discuss: - Alpha celebration night - Recent all-staff meeting - The amazing work of Nativity and Rebuilt and - An amazing story from the Saint Benedict Leadership Summit Links: Rebuilt Conference - https://rebuiltconference.com/ Companions of the Cross - https://www.companionscross.org/ Divine Renovation Ministry - https://www.divinerenovation.net/ Fr. Ken Lao's Parish - http://holytrinityns.ca/

DR Coach Bill Presprich joins Fr. James Mallon, Ron Huntley, and Dan O’Rourke as they talk building leadership teams, moving a parish from being inward to outward focus (maintenance to mission). Topics covered include: - Relationship between Senior Leadership Teams and Pastoral Councils - Changing your model of priesthood to leading out of a team - Types of Senior Leadership Teams (volunteers vs staff)

The moment Kate Pinto decided to follow Jesus, the word 'missionary' was placed on her heart. She had no idea what it meant. This podcast will explore Kate's story of becoming a missionary disciple.

1 priest, 1 book, 1 mission. ​In this podcast, the Divine Renovation team interviewed Father James Mackay from the Parish of Our Lady of Walsingham, Royal Docks, East London, UK. Hear his inspiring story and his struggles. Find out how Divine Renovation spoke to his heart and gave him the plan to renew his parish.​

Today the team welcomed Bill Scollard, Director of Pastoral Ministries at Saint Benedict Parish. Bill shared his story from lapsed Catholic to ministry leader. The team also explored the Saint Benedict Game Plan and how Bill is such a great example of its fruit.

In today's podcast, the team welcomed Matt Vaughan, the co-host of The Church We Want To Be podcast. Matt shared his story of parishioner to staff member at Saint Benedict Parish. The team also discussed with Matt how he caught culture as a new staff member.

In today's podcast, the team welcomed Kate Robinson- Director of Communications at Saint Benedict Parish. In this episode, the team discussed growing leaders especially in related to Senior Leadership Teams and Communications.

Today's episode is the exciting relaunch of the Divine Renovation podcast with the Divine Renovation team. Today they delved into issues of building a healthy relationship with dioceses with special guest John Stevens from the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

Dan O’Rourke, Fr. James Mallon and Fr. Simon Lobo C.C. discuss the priest-internship experience at Saint Benedict Parish and being apprenticed in leading parish renewal. In this podcast the future of The Divine Renovation ministry is discussed as well as several big announcements.

We know what Divine Renovation can look like on a parish level, but what if it went further? What does 'Divine Renovation' mean to a Bishop? Join Father James Mallon, Dan O'Rourke and Ron Huntley as they delve into the world of what it means to apply the leadership principals of DR to the role of a Bishop and a diocese. (Part 1 of 2)

We know what Divine Renovation can look like on a parish level, but what if it went further? What does 'Divine Renovation' mean to a Bishop? Join Father James Mallon, Dan O'Rourke and Ron Huntley as they delve into the world of what it means to apply the leadership principals of DR to the role of a Bishop and a diocese. (Part 2 of 2)