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You may not realize it, but the truth is, inside of you are an unlimited number of great stories to tell. For some people, a rare few actually, this is self-evident - stories just seem to flow out as easily as the next breath. For most, though, it’s a slog - we either keep coming back to the same stories over and over OR we try to come up with new ones, but just can’t seem to recall anything worth sharing. This is a pain point for people giving talks on a regular basis - BECAUSE stories can often make or break the talks we give.

And today, I brought in two expert storytellers, Chris Kostelc and Kory LaCroix. Each have served in ministry at the Parish level for the last 15 years. Legends really, around here in the Twin Cities Catholic world. And they started a podcast over a year ago called “STORYDRAM” - telling stories to lead others to THE story of what God has done for us in Christ.

Link to Storydram Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-storydram/id1688617049

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We’ve got a hot one here folks! So many people are asking the question nowadays “How do I get into Catholic speaking?” or “How do I become a Catholic speaker?” and so often the line from Jeff Goldblum’s character in Jurassic Park comes to mind in response. He famously says to the owner of Jurassic Park - "your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should”

And that’s where my conversation with Marcel LeJeune goes right at the question of whether or not you OUGHT to pursue a career as a Catholic Speaker.

Marcel LeJeune is the President and Founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples.

As a Catholic evangelist, international speaker, and award-winning author, Marcel loves to share his greatest passion - helping others come to know the love of Jesus and how to share that love with others.

Previously Marcel served as the Associate Director of Campus Ministry at St. Mary's Catholic Center at Texas A&M University for 11 years, and before that he was the Director of Campus Ministry at St. Elizabeth's University Parish at Texas Tech University. He holds a Master of Theological Studies, specializing in Pastoral Theology.

The most important part of his life, and his vocation, is being a husband and father. Marcel and his wife, Kristy, have five children.

Check out “Catholic Missionary Disciples” here: https://catholicmissionarydisciples.com/

And his article: “Why You Probably Don’t Want to Be a Catholic Speaker”

Links

For more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreach

Better Preach Podcast is now on YouTube. Here’s a link to the channel.

Better Preach is a proud member of Spoke Street, a Catholic Podcast Network that amplifies the voice of the Creator through fostering content that invites.

Check out Ryan’s FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”

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When you're handed a microphone in front of a group of people, I’m guessing you have a plan for what you're going to say.

But I don't think we always plan on preparing for what will be heard.

In this episode Ryan continues his four part series on “Four Pillars of Great Talk”. Today’s episode is on the third pillar, “Make it Applicable” on knowing your audience. The other two that have been covered in the podcast are:

“Make it Compelling”, episode 59, “How to Have Something to Say”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-preach/id1619852636?i=1000633799273

and “Make it Clear”, episode 77, “Simple + Visual = Memorable”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-preach/id1619852636?i=1000669646421

Links

For more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreach

Better Preach Podcast is now on YouTube. Here’s a link to the channel.

Better Preach is a proud member of Spoke Street, a Catholic Podcast Network that amplifies the voice of the Creator through fostering content that invites.

Check out Ryan’s FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”

Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook

Join the Better Preach email list.

I made this podcast with help from Riverside FM. Want to try it out for your podcast? Here’s a link to get you started.