What stops people from coming back? 

What brought you back? 

Break 

Relationship strains 

Callers

Tim talks with author Jeff Lukich about what kept him away from the Catholic Church for forty years and what finally brought him home. They also explore the relationship strains that can come with returning to the faith and hear from listeners about their own journeys back.

 

Resources: 

Jeff Lukich 

The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith 

Tim talks with author Jeff Lukich about what kept him away from the Catholic Church for forty years and what finally brought him home. They also explore the relationship strains that can come with returning to the faith and hear from listeners about their own journeys back.
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Resources:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.jefflukich.com/">Jeff Lukich </a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2M793TN?lv=shuf&amp;bestFormat=true&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_8G6NEMAJS5MPW4EXV52B&amp;channelId=704&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith </a>

The Tim Glemkowski Show explores what it means to live the Catholic Faith in the real world today. Hosted by Tim Glemkowski, an influential Catholic leader in evangelization, this live and interactive program features listener call-ins, engaging topics, and special guests. As a husband and father of four, Tim brings a relatable perspective while offering practical insights for Catholics to thrive in the modern world.

The Tim Glemkowski Show explores what it means to live the Catholic Faith in the real world today. Hosted by Tim Glemkowski, an influential Catholic leader in evangelization, this live and interactive program features listener call-ins, engaging topics, and special guests. As a husband and father of four, Tim brings a relatable perspective while offering practical insights for Catholics to thrive in the modern world.

The Tim Glemkowski Show

Returning to Faith After 40 Years (Jeff Lukich)

Ordination changes a man

Priest and the Leity 

What can we do to help? 

Tim is joined by Bishop David Toups to continue Renewal Week with a conversation on priestly renewal. Drawing from Bishop Toups’ research, the CARA study, and his experience as a diocesan bishop, they discuss how priests can be better supported, strengthened, and renewed in their vocation.

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ENTER BY THE NARROW GATE: SATISFACTION AND CHALLENGES AMONG RECENTLY ORDAINED PRIESTS

Tim is joined by Bishop David Toups to continue Renewal Week with a conversation on priestly renewal. Drawing from Bishop Toups&rsquo; research, the CARA study, and his experience as a diocesan bishop, they discuss how priests can be better supported, strengthened, and renewed in their vocation.
Resources:
<a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/629c7d00b33f845b6435b6ab/t/68cc4c7f114d413bc9a6e2e1/1758219391404/Final+NACTS+Report+04Nov2020+with+two+appendices.pdf">ENTER BY THE NARROW GATE: SATISFACTION AND CHALLENGES AMONG RECENTLY ORDAINED PRIESTS</a>

Help Your Priest Help You (Bishop David Toups)

The new report

Impression on formation today 

Program for Priestly Formation 

Priests as parish leaders 

Tim is joined by Fr. Stephen Pullis to discuss how seminaries discern and form future priests, including a new report on assessing candidates for Holy Orders. They also unpack the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation and what its updated stages and standards mean for preparing holy, healthy priests.

 

Resources:

https://mcgrath.nd.edu/news/mcgrath-institute-for-church-life-publishes-new-report-to-strengthen-seminary-formation-and-assessment-of-candidates-for-holy-orders/ 

https://www.usccb.org/committees/clergy-consecrated-life-vocations/priestly-formation

Tim is joined by Fr. Stephen Pullis to discuss how seminaries discern and form future priests, including a new report on assessing candidates for Holy Orders. They also unpack the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation and what its updated stages and standards mean for preparing holy, healthy priests.
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Resources:
<a href="https://mcgrath.nd.edu/news/mcgrath-institute-for-church-life-publishes-new-report-to-strengthen-seminary-formation-and-assessment-of-candidates-for-holy-orders/">https://mcgrath.nd.edu/news/mcgrath-institute-for-church-life-publishes-new-report-to-strengthen-seminary-formation-and-assessment-of-candidates-for-holy-orders/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.usccb.org/committees/clergy-consecrated-life-vocations/priestly-formation?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://www.usccb.org/committees/clergy-consecrated-life-vocations/priestly-formation</a>

Preparing Men for the Priesthood (Fr. Stephen Pullis)

The state of the Parish 

Metrics for Parish health 

Callers 

Tim looks at what makes a parish healthy, how Catholics should view and engage with their parish, and the practical steps we can take to strengthen parish life. Callers also share examples of renewal they have witnessed and what has worked in their own communities.

 

Resources: 

https://amazingparish.org/ 

https://www.laltocatholic.com/ 

Tim looks at what makes a parish healthy, how Catholics should view and engage with their parish, and the practical steps we can take to strengthen parish life. Callers also share examples of renewal they have witnessed and what has worked in their own communities.
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Resources:&nbsp;
<a href="https://amazingparish.org/">https://amazingparish.org/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.laltocatholic.com/">https://www.laltocatholic.com/</a>&nbsp;

Returning to Faith After 40 Years (Jeff Lukich)

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