What if saving a marriage could save a soul?
In this episode, I sit down with Jared Smyth from Communio a consultancy helping parishes build thriving marriage ministries. We talk about the quiet crisis unfolding in our parishes—and the incredible hope breaking through. Parishes that invest just a few hours into helping couples build stronger relationships are seeing renewal from the inside out: healed marriages, thriving families, and faith coming alive again.
[01:57] Jared's Background and Faith Journey
[14:15] The Importance of Marriage and Family
[17:47] Communio's Approach to Strengthening Relationships
[26:31] The Impact of Family Structure on Faith and Society
[30:13] Addressing Loneliness and Relationship Needs
[32:01] Introduction to Communio's Mission
[33:00] Data-Informed Ministry
[35:48] Marriage Enrichment Strategies
[38:54] Engaging Parish Outreach
[40:23] Ministry Engagement Ladder
[46:23] Success Stories and Impact
[55:49] Macro Trends in the Church
Don’t forget to check out Communio.org or contact Jared at [email protected].
For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/.
A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)
![<p><strong>What if saving a marriage could save a soul?</strong></p>
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Jared Smyth from Communio a consultancy helping parishes build thriving marriage ministries. We talk about the quiet crisis unfolding in our parishes—and the incredible hope breaking through. Parishes that invest just a few hours into helping couples build stronger relationships are seeing renewal from the inside out: healed marriages, thriving families, and faith coming alive again.</p>
<p>[01:57] Jared's Background and Faith Journey<br>
[14:15] The Importance of Marriage and Family<br>
[17:47] Communio's Approach to Strengthening Relationships<br>
[26:31] The Impact of Family Structure on Faith and Society<br>
[30:13] Addressing Loneliness and Relationship Needs<br>
[32:01] Introduction to Communio's Mission<br>
[33:00] Data-Informed Ministry<br>
[35:48] Marriage Enrichment Strategies<br>
[38:54] Engaging Parish Outreach<br>
[40:23] Ministry Engagement Ladder<br>
[46:23] Success Stories and Impact<br>
[55:49] Macro Trends in the Church</p>
<p>Don’t forget to check out <a href="https://communio.org/" rel="nofollow">Communio.org</a> or contact Jared at <a href="mailto:jsmyth@communio.org" rel="nofollow">jsmyth@communio.org</a>.</p>
<p>For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to <a href="https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/" rel="nofollow">https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/</a>.</p>
<p>A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha<br>
Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)</p>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts116/v4/cc/95/7f/cc957ff0-dd0e-abef-1613-cf18a8fb2cbb/mza_3964676785530139890.jpg/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
