Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin joins Mike for this episode.
Dr Lowes-Bolin's new book: Ignite! The Secret to Engaing Young Adults in the Church.
Fr. Damian is under the weather! Pray for him!
(0:45) Megan teaches at her alma mater, John Carroll University.
(1:12) So what is the secret?
(1:30) Megan also worked in a number of parishes.
(1:55) Who are the people young adults like? And how do we welcome young adults?
(2:40) The book is filled with stories of role models and other experiences.
(3:20) Who were Megan's role models?
(3:30) Parma! Where all good things come from!
(4:35) Mom is always a big role model for young people.
(5:10) Mom's need help sometimes in bringing up their children.
(5:45) Mike's dad taught him liturgy and was a great role model in teaching him the Mass.
(7:00) The long term influence of role models.
(7:45) What motivates young adults?
(10:00) One experience of someone who was motivated by faith.
(12:15) How might we encourage young adults to be part of our parish communities?
(14:15) Megan's parish supports her well, but she interviewed other people who has different experiences.
(15:00) Mike's job is to help provide resources to the parishes who want to support young adult ministry but don't have those resources.
(16:10) What are some discouraging factors that drive young adults away? Megan looked at the love languages for ideas.
(18:45) During Covid we really had to think about how we generally do ministry.
(19:00) A short history of Theology on Tap
(20:05) Church Search: Mary Queen of Apostles
(21:30) Megan's husband is a great referee, umpire, and golf coach.
(23:05) Fr Rob Reidy used to be at Sagrada Familia where Mike is doing field ed.
(23:35) Readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary time.