Dr. Patrick Sprankle (Pat), husband and father, is Director of Youth Ministry at St. Louis Church Clarksville, MD. In this conversation he talk about how we can best accompany young people in the face the challenges they face daily. He also sha

"The Church is most unique in the silence and the Eucharist" with Sr. Josephine Garrett

Nov 27th, 2018 27m 18s

Sr. Josephine Garrett shares her story of what brought her to the Catholic Church as a convert and how that informs the way we can accompany the young church. She share how in the end we can only witness from the pace of our own relationship wi

"Being with other, not doing for others" - A

Nov 13th, 2018 31m 18s

This week we chat with Molly Herrera who is the Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Young Adult Faith Formation St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Gaithersburg MD. Molly started out as a youth group kid (including going to NCYC with her parish as

"Discipleship only moves at the speed of trust." - Julianne Stanz

Nov 6th, 2018 30m

This week we talk to our Thursday night keynote presenter Julianne Stanz about what it is like to be a minister to the young church at a time of crisis. There is so much wisdom and encouragement in how to help to create an intimate relationship

"What keeps people coming is whether or not they felt welcome when they were there." with Kim McMillan

Oct 30th, 2018 19m 7s

This week we chat Kim McMillan who has be working in parish youth ministry for 20 years. She shares her experience around how we can best engage the young church for the long haul.

"The Christian is always in the state of discernment" with Mike Patin

Oct 23rd, 2018 26m 8s

This week we have a conversation with Mike Patin. Mike shares practical advice on how to get the most of learning experiences which help us to be better in ministry. He also talks about the power and importance of building a community and spiri

"Someone did it for me!" with Mike Sylvester

Oct 15th, 2018 22m 14s

This week's conversation is with Mike Sylvester is the directory of youth ministry and formation at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Bluffton SC. In the conversation he talks about his call to ministry, what we can do to be healthy and grounded i

Roy Petitfils

Oct 8th, 2018 34m 28s

"It's not about being right, it's about being effective." This week we have a conversation with Roy Petitfils about how we can meet our youth's spiritual spiritual needs while meeting there emotions needs at the same time. This conversation inc

Emcee Doug Tooke

Oct 2nd, 2018 20m 4s

Doug Tooke will be serving as our guide and emcee for this year's NCCYM. Here is what Doug is looking forward to, why it is important come, and how to get the most out of the event.