In this Season 1 finale of Becoming Dynamic Catholics, Fr. Christian and Jackie take time to reflect on what this first season has been and what they’ve learned along the way.

Season 1 functioned as a pilot, a chance to try something new, listen, and see how these conversations might serve the community. In this episode, they look back on meaningful moments, thank the guests and team who made the season possible, and begin discerning what could come next.

If you’d like to share what resonated with you or what you’d love to hear more of, there’s a short feedback form linked in the show notes. It’s completely optional, but helpful as we take time to pray and discern the future of the podcast.

Thank you for being part of the beginning.

Casey and Langs each had their own path into the Catholic faith, and their yeses ended up shaping their whole family. Langs’ enthusiasm during OCIA, Casey’s steady commitment, and the way their home shifted because of it even inspired her mom and dad to the faith.

In this episode, they talk about what sparked their decisions, how it changed daily life, and how one family’s faith can grow from the inside out.

This episode hands the mic to our Youth Ministry Core Team. They talk about what brought them back to serve, the moments that shaped their faith, and the struggles young people face in a world full of noise, pressure, and screens. They open up about prayer, doubt, and what helps teens stay connected to the Church. It is an honest, hopeful look at what it means to live your faith as a young person today.

Fr. Rodel and Fr. Christian dive into what truly brings a parish to life. They talk about community, prayer, hospitality, and the small choices that help people feel connected and at home in their church. It is a simple, honest conversation about how a parish grows when everyone plays a part.

Live Like a Missionary | with Fr. Christian and Fr. Parker Sandoval
You do not have to fly across the world to live like a missionary. In this episode, Fr. Christian and returning guest Fr. Parker Sandoval talk about what it means to bring the Gospel into your everyday life. They look at how faith shows up at work, at school, in your family, and in the ordinary moments that fill your day.

They explore how small acts of witness can make a real difference, how daily routines can become mission fields, and how the call to “Go and make disciples” takes root right where you are.

Listen and be encouraged to live your faith with intention, starting today.

What do you do when someone you love walks away from the Church?
In this episode, Fr. Christian sits down with Fr. Parker Sandoval to talk about one of the most painful and common experiences in Catholic families today.

They explore why people drift from faith, how to respond without fear or pressure, and what truly helps bring hearts back to God. Their conversation is honest, compassionate, and full of hope for parents, spouses, family members, and friends who are carrying this burden.

Whether you’re supporting someone who has stepped away or you simply want to understand this issue more deeply, this episode offers real guidance and encouragement for the journey.

Listen, share, and know that you are not alone.

How do you pray when your mind will not stop racing? In this solo episode, Fr. Christian reflects on what it means to find stillness in a world that never slows down. From phones buzzing to endless to-do lists, he talks honestly about attention, presence, and how God meets us right in the noise.

Listen for simple and real-life ways to quiet your heart and reconnect with God, even on the busiest days.

Fr. Christian sits down with Sophie and Justin - two young adults navigating love, faith, and the search for vocation in today's world. Together they unpack what it means to date with purpose and how to keep Christ at the center of relationships.