The Power of Encouragement – Ryan O'Hara (Ep. 4)

The Power of Encouragement – Ryan O'Hara (Ep. 4)

Author: Damascus April 29, 2026 Duration: 1:18:04

Ryan O HarRyan O’Hara is a national Catholic speaker, consultant, and podcaster. With 25+ years of ministry experience with college students and young adults, he is passionate about seeing Catholics center their lives on Jesus Christ and becoming disciples who generously live and share their faith with others. In this episode, Ryan shares what it looks like to encourage and love like Jesus does.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.The Damascus Podcast – where encounter meets mission. Subscribe today. Host: Brad PierronGuests: Ryan O’Hara --Damascus’ mission is to awaken, empower, and equip a generation to live the adventure of the Catholic faith.To learn more about our camps, retreats, events, missionary programs, giving opportunities, and more, visit damascus.net. Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/damascusmission/https://www.instagram.com/damascusworship/https://www.instagram.com/damascussummercamp/https://www.instagram.com/beyonddamascus/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DamascusCatholicMissionCampus/https://www.facebook.com/people/Damascus-Worship/61555915569086/?_rdrhttps://www.facebook.com/damascussummercamp/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565241435955Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@damascusmissionhttps://www.tiktok.com/@damascusworshiphttps://www.tiktok.com/@damascussummercamphttps://www.tiktok.com/@thedamascuspodcasta


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.
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