Thursday Jun 12, 2025
111| Digital Discipleship: Reaching the Unchurched| ft. Father Dave Dwyer
In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Father Dave Dwyer from Busted Halo shares the origins of Busted Halo, his journey into radio, and the importance of crafting messages that resonate with the unchurched. He discusses the challenges of making faith accessible and the role of digital media in connecting people spiritually. Throughout the conversation, Father Dave emphasizes the need for clear communication and the intimate nature of audio media in reaching audiences.
In this conversation, Fr. Dave Dwyer discusses the nuances of digital storytelling and its role in spiritual connection. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in communication, particularly in the context of sharing faith experiences. The dialogue explores the impact of a new pope on the church and the opportunities for evangelization that arise from media coverage. Fr. Dwyer also addresses the balance between addressing current events and maintaining the eternal truths of faith, encouraging listeners to stay true to their audience while being inclusive of diverse voices in their outreach efforts.
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Takeaways
- The ministry aims to answer basic questions about faith.
- Sirius Radio approached them to create a Catholic channel.
- Father Dave's background in communications helped shape his radio career.
- The show fosters an intimate connection with listeners.
- Language and jargon can alienate potential listeners.
- It's important to explain church terms to make them accessible.
- Digital media plays a crucial role in spiritual connection.
- Listeners often prefer personal commentary over mainstream news coverage. We have to give them everything.
- Digital storytelling plays a significant role in spiritual connection.
- Authenticity is crucial in communication.
- Sharing personal experiences of faith is essential.
- The new pope presents an opportunity for evangelization.
- Curiosity about the church can lead to deeper engagement.
- It's important to integrate faith into everyday conversations.
- Balancing news and eternal truths is a challenge for parishes.
- It's okay if some long-time members choose to leave for other styles of worship.
- Diverse voices should be represented in outreach efforts.
Chapters
00:00 - The Origin of Busted Halo
02:36 - Father Dave's Journey into Radio
07:01 - Crafting Accessible Messages for the Unchurched
14:15 - Staying Focused on the Unchurched
16:18 - The Role of Digital Media in Spiritual Connection
18:56 - The Art of Audio Storytelling
19:32 - Digital Storytelling and Spiritual Connection
21:53 - Authenticity in Communication
23:43 - Translating Faith Experiences
25:53 - The Impact of a New Pope
29:47 - Navigating Media Opportunities
31:40 - Balancing News and Eternal Truths
35:57 - Staying True to Your Audience
40:39 - Encouragement for Digital Discipleship
Keywords
Busted Halo, Father Dave Dwyer, podcasting, Catholic ministry, unchurched, digital media, spiritual connection, radio, accessibility, communication, digital storytelling, spiritual connection, authenticity, communication, Pope Francis, Pope Leo, media opportunities, church, evangelization, faith experiences, audience engagement
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