Eucharistic Ministry (Ep. 18)

Eucharistic Ministry (Ep. 18)

Author: Damascus August 5, 2026 Duration: 48:07

Behind the Mission provides a behind the scenes look at the ministry concepts and methodology of Damascus. In this episode, Dan shares how we get young people, who are known to be disaffiliating in large numbers, to reengage with the faith.

The Damascus Podcast is the official podcast of Damascus, a Catholic missionary movement that invites as many young people and their families as possible into a life-changing encounter with Jesus and His Church. With a combination of long-form conversations, roundtable discussions, and lessons from 25 years of ministry, this podcast exists to bring the Damascus experience to everyday life – where an encounter with what Jesus is doing in this generation of the Church leads to the mission of bringing that encounter to the next generation of the Church.

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Host: Dan DeMatte



Hosted by Dan, Brad, and Aaron from the Damascus Catholic Mission Campus, Beyond Damascus is a conversation built on a simple idea: that a genuine encounter with faith should naturally lead you out into the world. This isn't about abstract theory. Each episode focuses on the tangible, sometimes messy work of integrating belief into the ordinary rhythm of your days. You'll hear the hosts draw from their own experiences-the obstacles faced, the joys pursued, the lessons learned the hard way-to offer practical perspectives on what an abundant Christian life actually looks like from Monday to Sunday. The discussion always circles back to actionable steps, providing listeners with real substance to consider and apply. Tune in for weekly dialogues that are less about having all the answers and more about navigating the journey together, exploring how spirituality fuels a more intentional and meaningful daily existence. This podcast lives in the space where personal growth meets purposeful action.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

The Damascus Podcast
Podcast Episodes
5 Ways to Turn Your Ministry Into a Movement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:35
Most ministries never become movements. They run programs, hope people show up and burn outtheir leaders along the way. Dan DeMatte, co-founder and executive director of Damascus, hasspent 25 years building one that didn…
The Vice You're Hiding Behind A Virtue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:42
He was seventeen, sitting in a confessional at a Steubenville conference, listing his sins — and the priest stopped him. "Son, I'm going to stop you right there. You love your sin." Conall Hughes smiled. It was the first…
The Operations Crew: Is A Spreadsheet Ministry? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:29
Most people picture ministry as a stage, a microphone, and a room full of teenagers crying. So what do you do if your Monday is a bank reconciliation, a vendor invoice, and four hours of email? Four members of the Damasc…
4 Friars On What God Does With Your Failures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:34
Four Capuchin Franciscan friars came off a week of summer camp and sat down to answer thequestion most people are actually carrying around: what do you do when you have no idea whatGod wants from your life. One of them w…
Cultivating a Spirit-Filled Ministry (Ep. 22) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:01
Behind the Mission provides a behind the scenes look at the ministry concepts and methodology of Damascus. In this episode, Dan shares how we get young people, who are known to be disaffiliating in large numbers, to reen…
Young People Want to be Loved (Ep. 21) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:48
The Damascus Podcast is the official podcast of Damascus, a Catholic missionary movement that invites as many young people and their families as possible into a life-changing encounter with Jesus and His Church. With a c…
The Young Church (Ep. 20) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:56
Missionary Roundtable hosts topical conversations with missionaries at Damascus. In this episode, Aaron hosts a roundtable discussion on what it means for Christians to be all in.The Damascus Podcast is the official podc…
Counting My Blessings — Seph Schlueter (Ep. 19) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:12
The Damascus Podcast is the official podcast of Damascus, a Catholic missionary movement that invites as many young people and their families as possible into a life-changing encounter with Jesus and His Church. With a c…
Trusting Jesus — Sisters of the Immaculata (Ep. 17) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:46
The Sisters of the Immaculata is an association of Christ’s faithful with a mission for spiritual renewal through Eucharistic Adoration and faith formation, particularly in parishes and with young people. In this episode…
The Church and Social Media (Ep. 16) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:23
Missionary Roundtable hosts topical conversations with missionaries at Damascus. In this episode, Aaron hosts a roundtable discussion on what it means for Christians to be all in.The Damascus Podcast is the official podc…