Welcome to Magnified Ministries Podcast
Welcome to the Magnified Ministries Podcast, your go-to resource for parish leaders and passionate Catholics seeking renewal hosted by Fr. Peter Wojcik and Marco Oropeza, this weekly show offers practical tools, spiritual insights, and bold visions to tackle the challenges facing the Church. Join us as we explore topics like engaging Z in faith, revitalizing community life, and creating welcoming parish spaces.
WHAT DO WE TALK ABOUT?
One of our flagship resources is the Magnified Ministries Podcast – a weekly show by ministry leaders, for ministry leaders. This podcast is designed to equip and inspire parish leaders (and any Catholic passionate about renewal) with clear guidance, practical tools, and bold vision. Hosted by Fr. Peter Wojcik and Marco Oropeza, both seasoned pastoral leaders, each episode dives into the real challenges and opportunities facing the Church today. Fr. Peter and Marco tackle topics such as engaging Gen Z in faith, creating welcoming parish spaces, revitalizing worship and community life, and developing leadership that serves the mission.
In every episode, you will find spiritual insight, research-based findings, and real-life stories. You’ll hear about successes and lessons learned from parishes around the country, personal experiences of conversion and leadership, and discussions of data (from sources like Barna, Pew, and Gallup) that shed light on current trends. Whether they are exploring how to invite young people into leadership or how to turn parish survey feedback into action steps, the focus is on practical solutions you can implement in your own community.
New episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. You can find us here:
Magnified Ministries Podcast — Episode Index
Renewing the Church. Inspiring the Next Generation.
🧭 Culture & Context of Mission
Ep 1 — Why We Need Renewal Now
Launch episode on the pre‑Christian moment and the Church’s missionary call.
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Ep 2 — What the Church Can Be: The Opportunity of the Pre‑Christian Moment
Belonging, goodness, and accompaniment in a changing cultural context.
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Ep 24 — Faith Beyond the Building: Kevin & Amy’s Story
A lived witness to mission beyond the parish walls.
Ep 27 — Ministry, Transition, and Mission (Fr. Sergio)
Vocation, leadership, and mission during transition.
💒 Belonging, Welcome & Hospitality
Ep 3 — A Church of Open Doors: Hospitality
How an authentic welcome opens hearts to the Gospel.
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Ep 20 — Creating Authentic & Welcoming Spaces for Gen Z
Practical hospitality for the Open Generation.
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Ep 21 — Gen Z & the Church: Why the Open Generation is Ready to Commit
Keys to helping Gen Z move from curiosity to commitment.
🧩 Leadership & Co‑ownership
Ep 4 — Co‑ownership & Distributed Leadership (Fr. Brett)
Structuring leadership for a missionary parish.
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Ep 5 — What Leadership Looks Like in Your Parish (Nicole Zenner & Katherine Sexton)
Practical leadership pathways and structures.
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Ep 6 — Supporting Leadership (Katie Bak)
How staff culture sustains parish renewal.
Ep 7 — Belonging, Leadership, & the Holy Spirit (Fr. Ken Simpson)
Spirit‑led leadership that creates belonging.
🧠 Engaging Gen Z & Young Adults
Ep 13 — Gen Z (Caroline Williams)
Insights on Gen Z’s hopes, needs, and spiritual questions.
Ep 20 — Creating Authentic & Welcoming Spaces for Gen Z
Designing experiences where young adults feel seen and invited.
Ep 21 — Gen Z & the Church: Why the Open Generation is Ready to Commit
Helping the Open Generation take the next step.
🔧 Ministry Models & Parish Practice
Ep 11 — Alpha Series
Practical lessons from running Alpha in a Catholic context.
Listen on iHeartAlpha Resource Kit (add link)
Ep 12 — Summer Series: Mission Focus & Social Media
How a clear mission and smart socials drive engagement.
Listen on iHeartSocial Media Strategy PDF (add link)
Ep 14 — Final Summer Series Wrap‑Up
Key takeaways parish teams can implement this quarter.
🕊️ Stories of Renewal & Witness
Ep 9 — Christina Oropeza: Witness of Faith & Family
Personal testimony that inspires parish renewal.
Ep 31- Fr. Rob Galea: a Catholic priest, international speaker,
author, and award-winning musician who has inspired
millions of people across the globe to follow Jesus.
