Go Rebuild My Church
”Go Rebuild My Church.” In these Podcasts, we explore ways to put into practice the words spoken to St. Francis of Assisi by our Lord Jesus and how this theme is relevant as we seek to bring renewal to the Church today! Leslie’s and my passion for renewal was ignited when we returned to the Catholic Church 14 years ago. And that is when we heard the call to rebuild and joined efforts with many other renewal movements within the Church. You can learn more about our journey home and our lay apostolate dedicated to renewal in the Catholic Church by visiting our website at www.catholicdiscipleshipministries.org. Our prayer is through the ministry of this Podcast program and our lay apostolate we can provide pathways for you to join the rebuilding process and experience renewal. We want to welcome listeners joining us for the first time. In our podcasts, we look at the sacred scripture, excerpts from the catechism, the lives of the saints, and the teaching of the Church, as we seek to challenge individuals, families, and local parishes to Rebuild and Renew the Catholic Faith here in America.
Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
Peter and Leslie discuss why the Ascension matters to our faith journey. Stop, and think-there is a Man in heaven, the God-Man, Jesus Christ. When He appeared to St. John in Revelation chapter 1, John fell at His feet like a dead man. He is the one who had leaned on Jesus' breast. The Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven gives the believer hope in our own future and confidence in this life, knowing that the God-Man is at the Right Hand of the Father, interceding for us!
Sunday May 03, 2026
Sunday May 03, 2026
Throughout history, the Church understood that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ changed everything. In this podcast, Peter and Leslie discuss the effects of the resurrection on the personal lives of Christian believers. We are called to a resurrection mindset. St. Paul tells us that if Christ has not been raised, then our faith is futile and we are still in our sins (1 Corinthians 15:14). He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Scripture teaches us that "today is the day of salvation" (2 Corinthians 6:2). We must make the most of the time the Lord gives us. In this podcast, Peter and Leslie discuss how Holy Week gives us a new opportunity to rediscover the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Holy Week is not just some memorial or remembrance of past blessings. Rather, it is a call to encounter anew what Jesus did for us on the Cross. Let us join St. Paul, who, above all things in Christianity, that can be highlighted, he said: But may it never be that I should boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ ( Galatians 6:14).
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Peter and Leslie share the second part of their Lenten series. Both Catholics and, now, Evangelicals are choosing to walk this path for these forty days before Easter. In this podcast, the Doanes discuss how the call to conversion is not a one-time event but rather a determined mindset for all God's People as they follow their Lord and Savior. Everyone will benefit as they say YES to this shared scriptural truth and build confidence to appear before Jesus when He calls us!
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Peter and Leslie open a critical dialogue about a stumbling block that has plagued God's People, both in the Old and New Testaments. The issue is called syncretism. Syncretism is the union of the true faith with the surrounding worldly culture. There is no better time than Lent to allow the Holy Spirit to come and search our hearts and set us free. As Lent 2026 begins, this podcast will help each of us find the small gate and narrow path that Jesus called us to. Let's tear down the High Places!
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Leslie and Peter discuss the seventh and final pillar of Catholic discipleship: go and share your faith. Jesus chose His disciples for two reasons: first, to be with Him, and secondly, to GO! In this podcast, both Catholics and Evangelicals are challenged to consider their walk with Jesus. Are there places where I am "going out" and reaching others? "Going out" is how we bear fruit for eternal life! The conclusion of this series will become a "life-changer" if each of us puts into practice what St. Paul said of himself to the Romans in Rom 1:14. He was literally "in debt" and repaid that debt by GOING!
Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
To become a true disciple of Jesus Christ, we must learn to conduct spiritual warfare. Throughout history, the Church has been referred to as the Church Triumphant, those in heaven, and the Church Militant, those of us on earth. Each of us is engaged in a warfare that St. Paul calls a wrestling match. In this podcast, you will both learn about the victory we have in Jesus Christ, which He secured through the Pascal Mystery, and the key ways we can appropriate His defeat of the evil one. This podcast will equip the listener to experience the victory of the Cross of Jesus and overcome the schemes of the devil!
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
The Doanes present part five in their series, "Rebuilding Discipleship in the Catholic Believer." Both Catholics and Evangelicals are hearing the call to become disciples of Jesus Christ. Receiving and then functioning with the spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit pours into us may be the most neglected area in the formation of 21st-century disciples. In this podcast, you will learn both the importance of spiritual gifts and also how to discover the unique gifting that the Holy Spirit has put in you! This truth has been foundational to Leslie and me!
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Peter and Leslie continue their series, " Rebuilding Discipleship in the Catholic Believer." Both Catholics and Evangelicals are hearing the call of the Holy Spirit to discipleship. Discipleship is foundational in the New Testament. Say "YES" to Jesus Christ and follow Him. We believe there are seven pillars to say "YES" to this call —a must for clergy, consecrated religious, and the laity. In this podcast, the Doanes share how sanctifying grace comes to us, particularly through the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist. For our Evangelical listeners, this ancient truth is something we discovered when we returned to our Catholic Faith.
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Peter and Leslie continue their series, " Rebuilding Discipleship in the Catholic Believer." Both Catholics and Evangelicals are hearing the call of the Holy Spirit to be transformed into disciples. Discipleship was foundational to the New Testament call to say, "YES" to Jesus Christ and to follow Him. We believe there are seven essentials, or pillars, to say "YES" to this call —a must for clergy, consecrated religious, and the laity. In this podcast, the Doanes cast a vision for the importance of a consistent prayer life and offer practical tips on becoming a person of prayer. This podcast can become a life-changer!







