The Rebuilt Parish Podcast

In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson and Tom Corcoran sit down with Frank Kelly III of Kelly Benefits for a conversation about faith, business, leadership, and evangelization in everyday life. Frank shares how his faith moved from his head to his heart during his college lacrosse years, how the Holy Spirit led him back home to Baltimore and into the family business, and how Kelly Benefits has grown with a mission rooted in honoring God and blessing people.
This conversation is a powerful one to share with parishioners, especially those living out their faith in the workplace. Frank reminds us that discipleship is not limited to church ministry. Whether in business, family, athletics, leadership, or everyday conversations, we are invited to love God, love others, and go make disciples.
To learn more about Frank, his story, his speaking, and his books, visit FrankKellyIII.com. Frank’s website includes more about his leadership, faith, family, and business background, as well as access to his books, including Love and Go, Influence and The Creator’s Game, and Look & See.
00:03 – Welcome and introduction to Frank Kelly III00:43 – Frank shares his background, family, and the start of Kelly Benefits03:28 – Living an integrated life of faith04:00 – Frank’s college conversion story through football and lacrosse08:50 – Missionary work in Japan and hearing God’s call home11:18 – Baltimore, business, school, lacrosse, and friends13:11 – Entering the family business on a “one-year” commitment16:14 – Understanding God’s purpose and our unique purpose19:29 – The early days of Kelly Benefits and dedicating the business to God20:53 – Writing a mission statement and building a faith-rooted organization22:11 – Mission, values, pillars, and Scripture in business26:43 – Helping employees grow personally and professionally30:33 – Wellness, generosity, and giving as a witness32:57 – Stewardship, giving, and Nativity’s teaching on generosity35:38 – Frank’s books and the message behind Love and Go39:30 – Why sharing failures matters for leaders40:03 – What Frank learned from Nativity, Rebuilt, and parish renewal44:23 – Finding and encouraging the “Franks” in your parish46:06 – God winks, Rebuilt, and sharing truth with other parishes48:09 – Where to find Frank’s books and resources49:36 – The Creator’s Game and coming to know the Creator50:55 – Final thoughts and closing
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In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson and Tom Corcoran sit down with Natalie Marts, a Chick-fil-A owner/operator and parish leader at Church of the Nativity. Natalie shares her story of entrepreneurship, faith, leadership, and stewardship, from buying her first business at 19 years old to leading a thriving Chick-fil-A team in Towson, Maryland.
Together, they explore what parish leaders can learn from business leadership, including how to balance relationships and results, build layers of leadership, develop young people, hire the right people, and create a healthy culture. Natalie also shares a powerful story about praying before 70,000 people at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and how God often prepares us before we even know what he is asking of us.
This conversation is full of practical “nuggets” for pastors, parish staff, ministry leaders, and anyone working to build a healthier, mission-driven parish culture.
Key Takeaways
Parish leaders are called to be both relational and results-oriented. Caring for people does not mean avoiding accountability.
Stewardship is not just about money. It is about recognizing that everything entrusted to us belongs to God.
Healthy leadership requires layers. Growth depends on building teams, developing leaders, and giving people ownership.
The personal ask matters. Many gifted leaders in the parish will not step forward until someone personally invites them.
Culture is everyone’s job. It is shaped by what leaders model, celebrate, and tolerate.
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00:00 Introduction00:50 Natalie’s faith journey and path to Chick-fil-A05:38 How early mentors shaped Natalie’s entrepreneurial leadership08:26 Developing young people through work and leadership09:32 Balancing relationships and results11:15 Why clear expectations and hard conversations matter14:26 Stewardship as a foundation for leadership17:25 Leading through challenges with prayer and trust20:47 The importance of having someone who challenges your thinking22:16 Working with different gifts and shared leadership25:27 When God is protecting or preparing you27:08 Praying at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl31:38 Building layers of leadership in a large team36:11 Why leaders cannot wear every hat forever38:33 Getting the right people in the right seats40:17 Hiring, recruiting, and protecting culture46:21 Why parish leaders should personally ask business leaders to serve48:55 Culture is everyone’s job50:03 Closing thoughts
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Young adults are searching for truth, belonging, and something deeper than what the culture is offering. In this episode, Melissa Wilkinson welcomes Rachel Herbeck from Renewal Ministries for a conversation about reaching Gen Z and young adults with the Gospel.
Rachel shares what she is seeing in the next generation, why many young people are becoming more open to the Church, and how parishes can be ready to welcome them. She talks about the importance of authentic community, clear proclamation of Jesus Christ, and meeting people where they are.
From coffee shops and gyms to homes, small groups, and parish life, Rachel reminds us that evangelization is not extra. It is part of being Catholic. This episode will encourage parish leaders to look beyond programs and begin creating real pathways of welcome, relationship, and discipleship.
Learn more about Renewal Ministries: renewalministries.net
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and introduction02:03 Rachel’s story and her work with Renewal Ministries04:37 What young adults are looking for today09:14 Why Gen Z is becoming more open to faith12:04 Why young adults are really looking for Jesus14:29 The power of a simple welcome18:55 How Renewal Ministries helps young people encounter Christ20:38 Small groups, adoration, run clubs, and real relationship22:41 Meeting young adults where they already are25:44 Evangelization in coffee shops, gyms, and everyday life36:29 Walking with people for the long haul41:51 Encouragement for pastors and parish leaders46:47 Where to learn more about Rachel and Renewal Ministries
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What happens when a parish team comes to the Rebuilt Conference, takes time to dream together, and then chooses to act on what God is stirring?
In this episode, Melissa Wilkinson talks with Chris Kozlowski from St. Isidore Parish in Michigan about how his parish and family of parishes came to the Rebuilt Conference in 2025, invited Tom Corcoran and David Makela to lead a strategic offsite, and eventually entered Rebuilt coaching. Chris shares the intentional steps their team took, the leadership rhythm they are building, and the early signs of growth they are already seeing.
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If your parish feels stuck, encouraged but unsure where to begin, or ready to move from inspiration to action, this conversation offers a clear and hopeful path forward.
In This Episode
Why St. Isidore wanted to move from “good” to “great”
How 10 leaders from a family of parishes came together for Rebuilt Conference
Why the road trip became part of the team’s formation
What stood out at the conference, from volunteers to hospitality to message series
Why the team invited Rebuilt to lead a strategic offsite
How coaching helped create accountability, rhythm, and momentum
The measurable growth St. Isidore has seen through message series
Chris’s encouragement for parish leaders who feel stuck
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Introduction 00:23 St. Isidore’s parish context 01:28 Why “good” was not enough 02:11 Coming to conference as a family of parishes 04:47 Making the road trip intentional 06:21 Seeing the Rebuilt model come alive 08:02 What stood out in the sessions 09:52 Debriefing and dreaming on the ride home 11:36 Inviting Rebuilt to lead a strategic offsite 13:23 Building a leadership rhythm 15:54 The value of one-on-one conversations 16:53 Moving from offsite to coaching 17:26 How coaching creates accountability 20:27 Early growth through message series 22:29 Building toward small groups 23:54 Advice for parishes that feel stuck 26:10 How God has been at work 28:45 Closing encouragement and next steps
Key Takeaways
Bring your team, not just one person. St. Isidore brought 10 leaders from across their family of parishes to the Rebuilt Conference, which helped create shared vision and energy.
Use travel time intentionally. Chris turned the road trip to and from the conference into a time for honest conversation, dreaming, and debriefing.
Conference inspiration needs a next step. After returning home, the team knew they needed more than a great experience. They invited Rebuilt to lead a strategic offsite.
An outside voice can help unlock momentum. Tom and David helped the team identify priorities, build action steps, and establish a leadership rhythm.
Coaching creates accountability and alignment. Meeting every other week with David and Adrian has helped the team celebrate wins, name challenges, and keep moving forward.
Small steps can lead to measurable growth. St. Isidore saw roughly 12–13% year-over-year growth at their Sunday evening Mass after introducing a message series.
Renewal takes discipline. Chris compares parish renewal to becoming a professional athlete. Vision matters, but so do sacrifice, hard work, coaching, and intentional practice.
Call to Action
Ready to take a next step like St. Isidore?
To learn more about bringing Rebuilt to your parish for a strategic offsite, email Colleen@rebuiltparish.com.
To join the Rebuilt Conference insiders list and be the first to hear about early bird pricing, speakers, and event updates, visit rebuiltparish.com/conference.
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What happens when parish leaders step away from the daily pressures of ministry and gather together with other pastors, staff, and volunteers who understand the mission and the challenges of parish life?
In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson sits down with Rebuilt’s own Colleen Droney to talk all things Rebuilt Conference 2027. Colleen shares behind-the-scenes insights from the 2025 conference, stories of parish transformation that happened after teams returned home, and why gathering together in person matters more than ever for parish renewal.
You’ll hear practical advice on who to bring from your parish, why traveling as a team can accelerate momentum, and how the Holy Spirit moved powerfully throughout the last conference. Whether you’re a pastor, staff member, volunteer leader, or parish council member, this conversation will help you begin praying and preparing now for what God may want to do in your parish next May.
Be sure to join the conference insiders list so you can be the first to hear speaker announcements, conference updates, and early bird pricing details. https://rebuiltconference.com/ 
Key Takeaways
Why in-person connection matters for parish leaders
How parishes are applying ideas from the 2025 conference
The breakout session that sparked a thriving young adult ministry
Why bringing a team creates momentum back home
How the Holy Spirit shaped the atmosphere of the conference
Why now is the time to budget and plan for conference attendance
What pastors and parish leaders can expect from Rebuilt Conference 2027
Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome and episode introduction00:29 — Colleen’s role at Rebuilt and conference planning02:52 — Why bringing the conference back mattered03:59 — The most powerful moments from the 2025 conference06:42 — Why parish leaders need in-person connection08:56 — Real parish transformation after the conference09:22 — The breakout session that sparked “20s on Tuesday”13:16 — What first-time attendees can expect15:19 — Letting the Holy Spirit lead the experience16:24 — How many people should your parish bring?17:17 — Why bringing a team accelerates momentum19:27 — Why teams should come early for Sunday Mass21:44 — Budgeting and planning for conference now23:59 — Early bird pricing and insider updates25:30 — Official conference dates and final invitation
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What if one Gospel encounter could reshape the way your parish thinks about discipleship, generosity, and eternal life?
In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson sits down with Tom Corcoran to talk about his upcoming book, Jesus, the Rich Young Man and the Meaning of Life. Tom shares the story behind the book, why this particular passage has stayed with him for years, and how he believes it speaks directly to the spiritual hunger people are experiencing today.
The conversation explores how parishes can use the book as more than just a reading resource. Tom and Melissa discuss how aligning weekend messages, small groups, and parish-wide discipleship efforts around one clear theme can help move people toward deeper faith, stronger community, and greater generosity. They also share details about Tom’s upcoming parish speaking opportunities, Lent resources, and how all of this connects to the vision for the Rebuilt Conference 2027.
 
Key Takeaways
Why the story of the rich young man has deeply shaped Tom’s spiritual life and ministry
How this Gospel passage is often misunderstood and what Jesus is really inviting people into
The connection between generosity, discipleship, and building “treasure in heaven”
How parishes can use this book, small groups, and message alignment to create momentum during Lent
Why in-person community and parish missions matter more than ever right now
How Tom’s upcoming speaking opportunities can help parishes move the needle in discipleship
The role of clear and consistent messaging in parish transformation
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Tom’s new book01:10 – Why the rich young man passage “haunted” Tom04:10 – Discipleship, generosity, and the challenge of possessions08:20 – What healthy stewardship preaching can look like13:10 – How the book supports parish discipleship15:30 – Lent resources: homilies, small groups, and campaign tools18:45 – How parish missions can support transformation22:10 – Tailoring speaking events to a parish’s vision26:35 – How the book, parish missions, and conference connect together29:50 – Why people are craving in-person community again32:10 – The “Ask Tom 10 Questions” bonus33:00 – Upcoming small groups workshop and coaching opportunities
Resources & Links
Rebuilt Parish Coaching
Rebuilt Conference 2027 Waitlist: rebuiltconference.com 
Email Colleen about parish speaking opportunities: colleen@rebuiltparish.com 
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What does real renewal in the Church actually require right now?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Tim Glemkowski of Amazing Parish alongside Tom Corcoran for a conversation rooted in both experience and conviction. Tim shares the heart behind his recent white paper Rebuild My Church: A Call for Renewal and reflects on what he’s seeing across parishes today.
Together, they explore why renewal must take root in the parish, what happens when we focus only on attracting people without transforming culture, and how leaders can stay focused on what truly moves the needle.
This episode is both a challenge and an encouragement. Renewal is possible—but it won’t happen by accident.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
The story behind Tim’s white paper and why this moment matters
Lessons from the National Eucharistic Revival and what it revealed about leadership
Why bringing people back to Mass isn’t enough on its own
The critical role of parish culture in retaining and forming disciples
How clarity and focus—not complexity—lead to real movement
The tension leaders face between ambition and faithfulness
Why renewal happens locally, one parish at a time
Key Takeaway:Renewal doesn’t come from adding more—it comes from clarity about who God is calling your parish to become, and the courage to act on it.
If you’re looking for a practical next step in building a culture of generosity in your parish, download Raising Givers: 6 People Who Can Help from Church Money and start identifying the key people who can move your mission forward: https://download.rebuiltparish.com/raisinggivers
Links & Resources:
Tim’s White Paper: Rebuild My Church: A Call for Renewal
Amazing Parish: https://amazingparish.org
Tim’s Radio Show (Relevant Radio)
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What does it look like when a parish moves from vision to action?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Fr. Gregory Reichlen to unpack the story behind St. John the Apostle’s recent capital campaign. Just days after their commitment weekend, Fr. Greg shares how years of intentional culture change, rooted in mission and stewardship, led to a moment of extraordinary provision.
What makes this conversation so powerful is that it’s not just about fundraising. It’s about building a parish where people encounter Christ, grow in community, and step forward in generosity as a response to discipleship.
If your parish is thinking about a capital campaign or simply trying to grow in mission, this episode offers both practical steps and real encouragement.
If you’re looking for a practical next step in building a culture of generosity in your parish, download Raising Givers: 6 People Who Can Help from Church Money and start identifying the key people who can move your mission forward: 👉 https://download.rebuiltparish.com/raisinggivers
Key Takeaways
Vision drives growth. Without a clear picture of where God is leading, momentum stalls
Stewardship culture takes time. Years of teaching and formation made generosity possible
A strong “quiet phase” can build early momentum and confidence
Preaching a focused message series creates clarity and unity around the vision
Inviting people to take a next step in generosity is more effective than asking for a number
You do not need a perfect plan. A clear vision is more important than complete details
Even in uncertain economic times, people respond to faith-filled leadership
Resources & Links Mentioned
Watch the Conference Panel featuring Analia: 👉  What Parish Renewal Really Looks Like |153
Watch Analia’s workshop on making Easter your “Super Bowl”: 👉  Hospitality | Week 2 | Analia Kolakowski
Explore Rebuilt Conference (save the date and join the waitlist): 👉 https://www.rebuiltconference.com 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction01:00 Meet Fr. Greg & Parish Background03:00 How Vision Sparked the Campaign07:00 Why Space Became Urgent11:00 Small Groups & Parish Growth17:00 Mission vs Vision Explained21:00 Campaign Strategy & Timeline25:00 Commitment Weekend Results27:00 Easter Strategy & Momentum30:00 Stewardship Culture Over Time33:00 Leading Through Uncertainty35:00 Exceeding the Goal38:00 What Comes Next40:00 Advice for Pastors
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