Go Rebuild My Church

The First Step to Rebuild the Church Part II

In this podcast, Peter and Leslie discuss how Jesus gave us the first step in building individuals, families, and local parishes. He called each of us to repent and believe the Gospel. What exactly is the Gospel? Why is it pivotal for each of us to proclaim it to our world? Catholics, in particular, must revisit the Gospel's content, say yes to its invitation, and then invite others to do the same. The Gospel is powerful and can change lives just as it has for two thousand years!

The First Step To Rebuild

 Peter and Leslie address the urgent crisis in the Western Church and offer actionable solutions. They emphasize the importance of taking a crucial first step. In Mark 1:13-15, after overcoming temptation in the wilderness, Jesus reveals a transformative pathway into the Kingdom of God—a message that resonates throughout the New Testament. This approach remains immensely relevant in the twenty-first century. It is vital for individuals, families, and churches seeking renewal. We are called not only to take this step ourselves but also to inspire others on this transformative journey. Together, we can ignite meaningful change in our communities!

Go Rebuild My Church: A New Season to Rebuild and Renew the Church

Peter and Leslie Doane launch their new podcast and their new lay apostolate! After three years of hosting a radio program on Catholic Radio Indy, Indianapolis, the Doanes are stepping out to reach others with the message given to St. Francis of Assisi in 1205 AD. The call to rebuild the Lord's church is ancient yet new! Join us as we help individuals, families, and local parishes rebuild the Lord's church in a time that has never been more critical to do so!

GO REBUILD MY CHURCH -There is a Pattern!

This week, Peter and Leslie discuss what they believe is the most important call from the Holy Spirit to the American Church: to move from maintenance to mission! According to the latest statistics, Catholic weddings have decreased significantly since 1970. Only one-third of Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and seventy percent of American Catholics do not practice their Faith. This backdrop calls for a re-examination of how the Church was built, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles. Just as the Lord gave Moses a pattern for building the Tabernacle in the Wilderness, the Holy Spirit gave us a Pattern for building the Church in the Acts. To rebuild the Church, we must rediscover the patterns prescribed by the Spirit and be courageous pioneers to move from maintenance to mission. May Jesus Christ give us the grace to fulfill this call!

An Interview with Food for Thought!

This week, Peter conducts a transformative interview with Brian Bibb, the Director of Mission and Discipleship for Men at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Indianapolis. Brian presents a framework for integrating mission and discipleship into the local community, a key issue in most Catholic parishes. Brian's parish gives all of us "food for thought." 
 
The interview then discusses where discovering, developing, and deploying spiritual gifts, known as charisms, is vital to the overall plan of parish life. Brian explains why charisms play a vital role in the spiritual health of individuals, families, and parishes. This area of truth is new to most Catholic believers, but instruction is necessary to move forward and become Catholic disciples! This interview will be a great blessing to all listeners!

Jesus Heals Us-Part II

This week, Peter and Leslie discuss the wonderful truth that Jesus came to save and heal us. In the book of Exodus, when the Israelites left Egypt, the Lord revealed His nature as the One who heals His people. Jesus, who came to bring redemption to the planet, did many signs and wonders, most of which were healing sickness and disease. First Corinthians 12 reveals, in Greek, that there are gifts (plural) of healings (plural). This means there are different areas in which Jesus heals us and several ways He heals us. In this broadcast, the Doanes explain how these blessings are still available to His people today. We learned this week that there is an easy and non-threatening four-step way to pray for those who need healing. As we pray, the Lord can do extraordinary acts of healing, just as He has done throughout history. All of us are surrounded by those who need our love and availability to listen and take action. This broadcast will help us to do both!

Jesus Heals Us-Part I

This week, Peter and Leslie discuss the wonderful truth that Jesus came to save and heal us. In the book of Exodus, when the Israelites left Egypt, the Lord revealed His nature as the One who heals His people. Jesus, who came to bring redemption to the planet, did many signs and wonders, most of which were healing sickness and disease. First Corinthians 12 reveals in Greek that there are gifts (plural) of healings (plural). This means there are different areas in which Jesus heals us and several ways He heals us. In this broadcast, the Doanes explain how these blessings are still available to His people today. The fruit of this broadcast will encourage the listeners to "call upon the Lord to heal spirit, soul, and body!

A Call To Intercession Part III

In this last three-part series, Peter and Leslie discuss the call to rebuild and renew the ministry of intercession here in our American Catholic Church. Citing the High Priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17, examples from the Acts of the Apostles, and finally in the life of a famous saint, the Doanes believe that joining our Lord in heaven as committed intercessors, the Catholic faith can begin to address the issues of poor leadership, disunity, and persecution from the world system. Throughout salvation history, there have never been unique strategies or human willpower that have brought lasting results. Instead, it has been through intercession, both in heaven and on earth, that releases what Jesus told us to pray: "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

A Call To Intercession Part II

Last week, Peter and Leslie began sharing the call to understand intercession and how this practice needs to be rebuilt into our Catholic culture. We have seen two great saints of the Old Testament, Abraham and Moses, practice powerful intercession. This led to a discussion of the Person whom the Doanes referred to as the Great Intercessor, Jesus Christ. This week, Peter and Leslie share the High Priestly Intercession of our Lord as recorded in John's Gospel, chapter 17. Here, we can discover the Lord's heart revealed through intercession. This will lead us to know what priorities we should take up when interceding for others. In the last section of this program, the Doanes share practical tools on how we can grow in this most powerful ministry- intercession! 

A Call To Intercession Part I

Last week, Peter and Leslie completed their short series concerning a goal to consider for the New Year. As Catholic disciples, they challenged us to discover, develop, and deploy our spiritual gifts! Through our Baptism and Confirmation, each of us has received spiritual gifts called charisms so that we may build up the Body of Christ. Through Leslie's pursuit of her gifts, she took a spiritual gifts inventory. To her surprise, she discovered that intercession was one of her chief gifts. She realized she had indeed been a "prayer warrior" for years. This led to the Doanes, beginning this week, sharing the call for us to understand intercession and how this practice needs to be rebuilt into our Catholic culture.