Episode 196: The Quiet Crisis in Our Pews: Why Saving Marriages will Save the Faith

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Sharing your Catholic faith with family and friends can sometimes feel daunting. Where do I start? How do I make an impact? Welcome to EquipCast, a weekly podcast from the Archdiocese of Omaha. We want to support your faith journey and equip you with the tools to express your faith authentically in your everyday life. Each week, we’ll discuss practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world. Each episode is filled with encouragement and inspiration so you can make an impact and make disciples in your own faith community. For more information and to stay connected with us, head to equip.archomaha.org/podcast/.

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Episode 196: The Quiet Crisis in Our Pews: Why Saving Marriages will Save the Faith

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1 hour 2 minutes 35 seconds

4 weeks ago

Episode 196: The Quiet Crisis in Our Pews: Why Saving Marriages will Save the Faith

What if saving a marriage could save a soul?

In this episode, I sit down with Jared Smyth from Communio a consultancy helping parishes build thriving marriage ministries. We talk about the quiet crisis unfolding in our parishes—and the incredible hope breaking through. Parishes that invest just a few hours into helping couples build stronger relationships are seeing renewal from the inside out: healed marriages, thriving families, and faith coming alive again.

[01:57] Jared's Background and Faith Journey
[14:15] The Importance of Marriage and Family
[17:47] Communio's Approach to Strengthening Relationships
[26:31] The Impact of Family Structure on Faith and Society
[30:13] Addressing Loneliness and Relationship Needs
[32:01] Introduction to Communio's Mission
[33:00] Data-Informed Ministry
[35:48] Marriage Enrichment Strategies
[38:54] Engaging Parish Outreach
[40:23] Ministry Engagement Ladder
[46:23] Success Stories and Impact
[55:49] Macro Trends in the Church

Don’t forget to check out Communio.org or contact Jared at jsmyth@communio.org.

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