Eradicating “Not Enough”
I gave a talk recently on battling scarcity mindsets and thoughts about “enough.” One thing I recommended is using music to heal your heart. Here’s a playlist of songs that can combat “not enough” in…
Slaying Your “Shoulds”
I’m giving a Theology on Tap talk in December about “Shoulds” and how to fight them. In this talk, we covered: — How brains work and why dismantling “Shoulds” will make you holier — Some…
Futures of Faith Guest Post
I recently wrote an article for the Future of Faith blog about the transition from Belonging, to Beholding, to Believing. Check it out here. Reflect: What’s your story of your journey to belief? When was…
The Catalyst from Belonging to Believing
There’s a common colloquial phrase that gets kicked around in ministry circles a lot – “belonging precedes believing.” I’ve been noodling and praying about this concept a lot this week. I definitely agree with the…
How to Respond to Sticky “Shoulds”
If you have a sticky mindset that includes the word “should,” here is a little 3-step process for greater clarity and conviction. (These three steps are based around imperfect acronyms of the word “should.” The…
Free Temperaments Assessment
My friends over at Metanoia Catholic have a free Temperaments assessment It’s an excellent place to get started in understanding more about how you were uniquely designed by God, and how you can bear more…
What are “Paschal Disciples?”
Ok, full disclosure, this isn’t a phrase that exists in Church teaching or tradition. But here’s what it means to me. Why “Paschal?” A big part of my spirituality in high school and college revolved…
Mindset Work Makes it Easier to Be a Saint
That’s a big claim, but I believe it’s true. It’s been true in my life, and I think it’s true in all people’s lives, if we take the time to notice. First, let’s define some…
A Promise of Presence
This past May, I gave a talk at the Vincennes Theology on Tap. Next Steps: Download a copy of the worksheet. Sign up for 1:1 Coaching. Read my original work on Redemptive Suffering. Book Recommendations…
Human Formation in a Ministry Context
In John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation, Pastores Dabo Vobis, we learn about the four pillars of priestly formation (and, many would agree, for lay ministry formation): — Human Formation — Spiritual Formation — Intellectual Formation…
Coaching Explained in 1 Minute
I challenged myself to explain coaching in 5 bullet points or less. The Written Version — Every circumstance in life is made up of facts and thoughts. — Facts are scientifically verifiable data. Thoughts are…
Testimony Series: Facing Fears with the Saints (4 of 4)
— This mini-blog series will help you write your testimony, gain confidence in your delivery, break down common mindset barriers (get out of your head!), and gain inspiration from the saints. Part 1: The Why…
Testimony Series: Mindset Roadblocks (3 of 4)
— This mini-blog series will help you write your testimony, gain confidence in your delivery, break down common mindset barriers (get out of your head!), and gain inspiration from the saints. Part 1: The Why…
Testimony Series: 7 Practical Tips (2 of 4)
— This mini-blog series will help you write your testimony, gain confidence in your delivery, break down common mindset barriers (get out of your head!), and gain inspiration from the saints. Part 1: The Why…
Testimony Series: The Why and the How (1 of 4)
Have you ever felt the nudge to share your faith story? Maybe you seized the moment and dove right in… if so, congratulations! But maybe you didn’t. Maybe you hesitated, and missed the moment. If…
The Examen: Where Prayer and Mindset Work Meet
In 2023, for Lent, I committed to journaling through the Ignatian Examen every day (using the book “Reimagining the Ignatian Examen” as a guide). I didn’t know it at the time, but this prayer practice…
First Time Getting Coached? 5 Tips!
Here are 5 tips for a great experience! So, you’re thinking about scheduling your first session with a Catholic mindset coach—how exciting! Whether you’re feeling eager, a little nervous, or somewhere in between, you are…
Which one is for me: Coaching, Counseling, or Spiritual Direction?
Which one is for me? Each one of these professionals (counselor, coach, and spiritual director) identifies a goal and helps their client finds a path forward. Through a Catholic lens, God is included in each…
Get Started with 1:1 Coaching
Let’s get started! Your first session is free! When you sign up for 1:1 coaching, you’re making space for God to renew and transform your mind, your heart, and your life. What a powerful moment!…
What is the Ministry Mindset Assessment?
The Ministry Mindset Assessment is a tool to identify the strengths and weaknesses that may be present in ministers’ mindsets in the fields of Dignity, Belonging, and Confidence. How does it work? Total honesty time:…
Faith Formation Curated Content
This button leads to a Notion page of screen games, worksheets, booklets, and other materials I created and curated during my time in Faith Formation in Alaska. I still use it sometimes, if it’s helpful…
Redemptive Suffering Talk
Resources from my recent Redemptive Suffering talk are available here: 11×17 handout
Workshop Resources
These are resources from past workshops, and are password-protected premium content. If you were in attendance, and requested the resources, check your email for links! Otherwise, contact me for the password!
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