The Missionary Disciple Podcast

Many Catholics want to share their faith but freeze when the moment comes. It is hard to know what to say to a friend who has drifted away, or a classmate who has never heard the Gospel. Evangelization can sound like a job for professionals, yet it is the calling of every baptized person.

Who's behind it

The Missionary Disciple Podcast comes from Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO), a university student movement dedicated to evangelization. CCO was founded by André and Angèle Regnier in 1988 at the University of Saskatchewan, and from a handful of students it has grown to serve thousands across Canada. It challenges students to live the fullness of the Catholic faith and to become leaders in the renewal of the world.

The podcast is hosted by the Regniers themselves, with guests on many episodes. The couple have also written several books, including Brick by Brick.

What it covers

Evangelization doesn't have to be complicated, and that conviction runs through the podcast. At its core is the message of sharing the Gospel of Jesus and encouraging people to commit to living as faithful Catholic Christians. Many episodes focus on evangelization, CCO's particular strength, but the hosts also speak about prayer, dating, raising a Catholic family and other topics facing faithful Catholics today.

The podcast is free and available on Apple, Google Play and Spotify. Because it grows out of a campus ministry, some episodes speak most directly to students and young adults, and the steady focus on evangelization means it is less suited to someone looking for general spiritual reading.

This podcast suits university students, young adults, campus ministers, parents hoping to pass on the faith and anyone who wants to grow more confident in sharing Jesus with others. It is practical, hopeful and rooted in decades of real ministry. If you've ever wished you knew how to talk about your faith, it is well worth a subscription.