Fr. Leo talks with Edward about the importance of food for building up a communal parish culture. Fr. Leo Patalinghug is a priest member of a community of consecrated life, Voluntas Dei (The Will of God). His diverse background as an award-winning chef, radio and TV host, gives him a unique perspective on ministry and family life. Learn more about Fr. Leo's work and ministry here. Purchase the books discussed on the episode here. Get the recipe tips, including the recipe that beat Bobby Flay here. Watch episodes at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs1LorosragMXvdJbjZM4NJ36tE3AhGw. Learn more about this initiative at www.archbalt.org/minivans.

Lisa Sliker shares with Edward what her parish is doing to invite families to go deeper in their faith through pathways of discipleship. Lisa Sliker is the the Business Administrator at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City. You can learn more about her here. Sherry Weddell's book, Forming Intentional Disciples, was mentioned in this episode. You can learn more about Sherry Weddell's work at the Catherine of Sienna Institute website. Watch episodes at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs1LorosragMXvdJbjZM4NJ36tE3AhGw. Learn more about this initiative at www.archbalt.org/minivans.

Haley Stewart shares ideas for families to live liturgically and ways parishes can support them. Haley's work can be found at https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com and her podcast can be found at http://fountainsofcarrots.com. The resources Haley mentions are: Haley's book, Feast! Kendra Tierney's book, The Catholic All Year Compendium Fr. Saunder's book, Celebrating a Holy Catholic Easter Watch episodes at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs1LorosragMXvdJbjZM4NJ36tE3AhGw. Learn more about this initiative at www.archbalt.org/minivans.

Edward talks with Kristen Fisher of Youth in Christ about ways that parishes can engage families and teens in conversations about faith.

Katie Torrey is the Coordinator of Missionary Discipleship at the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Contact Katie at [email protected]. Katie mentions https://www.familyformation.net as a resource she used at her parish. Watch episodes at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs1LorosragMXvdJbjZM4NJ36tE3AhGw. Learn more about this initiative at www.archbalt.org/minivans.

Amy Buttarazzi is the Director of Family and Children’s Ministry at St. Joseph in Cockeysville, MD. Amy mentions Children Celebrate! and I want to be Jesus in the interview. Watch episodes at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs1LorosragMXvdJbjZM4NJ36tE3AhGw. Learn more about this initiative at www.archbalt.org/minivans.

Tom Corcoran is the Associate to the Pastor at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium, MD. He is the co-author of numerous bestselling books, including Rebuilt. His lastest book is Church Money. To learn more about Tom's work and ministry, visit https://www.rebuiltparish.com. Watch episodes at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs1LorosragMXvdJbjZM4NJ36tE3AhGw. Learn more about this initiative at www.archbalt.org/minivans.