Episode 49

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13th Dec 2024

The Big Questions (ft. Jason Kidd of Alpha)

In this episode of the Go and Make Podcast, Brian speaks with Jason Kidd, the National Director of Alpha in a Catholic Context. They discuss Jason's faith journey, the importance of patience in evangelization, and how Alpha serves as a welcoming space for individuals to explore their faith. Jason emphasizes the need for relational evangelization and the significance of personal invitations in bringing people to Alpha.

The conversation highlights the evolving nature of the church's approach to evangelization in a post-Christian culture. In this conversation, Jason Kidd and Brian discuss the importance of creating spaces within the Catholic Church for individuals to wrestle with their faith and ask questions. They emphasize the need for a personalized experience of Christianity, acknowledging the wounds and stories behind people's objections to faith. The discussion highlights the role of the Alpha program as a vital tool for evangelization, fostering community, and building pathways for discipleship. They explore how Alpha can transform parish dynamics, encourage meaningful invitations, and ultimately help individuals encounter Jesus in a deeper way.

More about Alpha in a Catholic context: https://alphausa.org/catholic-context/


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GO & MAKE
Preparing you for mission
The GO & MAKE Podcast, hosted by Brian Miller, Director of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is your guide to living a mission-driven life. Join us as we equip you to live the great commission of Jesus Christ in our local church and beyond. Discover how to GO & MAKE disciples of all nations in this dynamic podcast series.

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Brian Miller

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Brian Miller serves as the Director of Evangelization and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and holds a Master’s degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute in Colorado.

Brian developed his missionary zeal while serving for four years as a FOCUS Missionary to evangelize college students on several campuses throughout the country and through a profound encounter with Christ during St. John Paul II’s visit to St. Louis in 1999. He and his wife Liz have 4 children and are active parishioners of St. Justin Martyr in Sunset Hills, MO.

Archdiocese of St. Louis

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As Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in communion with the Bishop of Rome, we are called by our Lord, Jesus Christ, to be His Church and live His Gospel. With joy, we strive to fulfill our Baptismal calling by prayer and worship, teaching and sharing our faith, serving others, and fostering unity in diversity. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to the responsible stewardship of all God's gifts.