Go Rebuild My Church

In this podcast, Peter and Leslie discuss how Jesus gave us the first step in building individuals, families, and local parishes. He called each of us to repent and believe the Gospel. What exactly is the Gospel? Why is it pivotal for each of us to proclaim it to our world? Catholics, in particular, must revisit the Gospel's content, say yes to its invitation, and then invite others to do the same. The Gospel is powerful and can ch...

 Peter and Leslie address the urgent crisis in the Western Church and offer actionable solutions. They emphasize the importance of taking a crucial first step. In Mark 1:13-15, after overcoming temptation in the wilderness, Jesus reveals a transformative pathway into the Kingdom of God—a message that resonates throughout the New Testament. This approach remains immensely relevant in the twenty-first century. It is vital for individ...

Peter and Leslie Doane launch their new podcast and their new lay apostolate! After three years of hosting a radio program on Catholic Radio Indy, Indianapolis, the Doanes are stepping out to reach others with the message given to St. Francis of Assisi in 1205 AD. The call to rebuild the Lord's church is ancient yet new! Join us as we help individuals, families, and local parishes rebuild the Lord's church in a time that has never ...

This week, Peter and Leslie discuss what they believe is the most important call from the Holy Spirit to the American Church: to move from maintenance to mission! According to the latest statistics, Catholic weddings have decreased significantly since 1970. Only one-third of Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and seventy percent of American Catholics do not practice their Faith. This backdrop calls fo...

This week, Peter and Leslie discuss the wonderful truth that Jesus came to save and heal us. In the book of Exodus, when the Israelites left Egypt, the Lord revealed His nature as the One who heals His people. Jesus, who came to bring redemption to the planet, did many signs and wonders, most of which were healing sickness and disease. First Corinthians 12 reveals, in Greek, that there are gifts (plural) of healings (plural). This ...

This week, Peter and Leslie discuss the wonderful truth that Jesus came to save and heal us. In the book of Exodus, when the Israelites left Egypt, the Lord revealed His nature as the One who heals His people. Jesus, who came to bring redemption to the planet, did many signs and wonders, most of which were healing sickness and disease. First Corinthians 12 reveals in Greek that there are gifts (plural) of healings (plural). This me...

In this last three-part series, Peter and Leslie discuss the call to rebuild and renew the ministry of intercession here in our American Catholic Church. Citing the High Priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17, examples from the Acts of the Apostles, and finally in the life of a famous saint, the Doanes believe that joining our Lord in heaven as committed intercessors, the Catholic faith can begin to address the issues of poor leadersh...

Last week, Peter and Leslie began sharing the call to understand intercession and how this practice needs to be rebuilt into our Catholic culture. We have seen two great saints of the Old Testament, Abraham and Moses, practice powerful intercession. This led to a discussion of the Person whom the Doanes referred to as the Great Intercessor, Jesus Christ. This week, Peter and Leslie share the High Priestly Intercession of our Lord a...

Last week, Peter and Leslie completed their short series concerning a goal to consider for the New Year. As Catholic disciples, they challenged us to discover, develop, and deploy our spiritual gifts! Through our Baptism and Confirmation, each of us has received spiritual gifts called charisms so that we may build up the Body of Christ. Through Leslie's pursuit of her gifts, she took a spiritual gifts inventory. To her surprise, sh...

This week, Peter and Leslie continue to share a goal to consider for the New Year. As Catholic disciples, they challenge us to discover, develop, and deploy our spiritual gifts! Through our Baptism and Confirmation, each of us has received spiritual gifts called charisms so that we may build up the Body of Christ. These gifts are not earned but are to be sought after and received. The charisms are classified in the Catechism as ord...

This week, Peter and Leslie share a goal to consider for the New Year. As Catholic disciples, they challenge us to discover, develop, and deploy our spiritual gifts! Through our Baptism and Confirmation, each of us has received spiritual gifts called charisms so that we may build up the Body of Christ. According to Sacred Scripture, we have a part to play in that Kingdom task. The Doanes believe this truth is one of the most neglec...

 This week, Peter and Leslie share their fifth and final show highlighting the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Living our Catholic life according to the liturgical calendar helps us be the people Jesus talked about-  to be in the world, but not of it! The Doanes discuss the Octave of Christmas and how the Church has given us special feasts to experience the Lord and His graces within that period. Specifically, the feast of the Hol...

 Periodically, the Doanes interview others who are doing the work of rebuilding the Church. This week, their special guest is Carly Brousek. Carly is on the national team for Varsity Catholic, a ministry outreach of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). She has worked on the national team for three years. This ministry reaches out to athletes on campus with the Good News of Jesus Christ while seeking to come along...

 This week, Peter and Leslie compete in a short series on the Advent and Christmas Seasons. The Doanes give a historical and theological background for our celebration of Christmas and the Christmas Season. Over time, the seed of secularism has seeped into our celebration of Christmas not only in the culture at large but also in the Catholic Church. Today, we discuss how Catholic disciples can indeed put Christ back into Christmas....

This week, Peter and Leslie continue a short series on the Advent and Christmas Seasons. The Doanes give a historical and theological background for our celebration of Christmas and the Christmas Season. Many have bought into the narrative that Christmas is celebrated on December 25 to replace a pagan holiday. To the surprise of many, this may not be historically accurate! Early Church writings indicate something different. Along w...

This week, Peter and Leslie continue a short series on the Advent and Christmas Seasons. Advent is that time in the liturgical calendar when we, the faithful, prepare our hearts to celebrate the coming of the Lord! His coming, both as the babe in Bethlehem and the conquering King at the end of time, gives us hope amid an unstable world. The Doanes discuss an often neglected truth in Catholic belief: The Second Coming of our Lord Je...

This week, Peter and Leslie, begin a short series on the Advent and Christmas Season. Advent is that time in the liturgical calendar when we, the faithful, prepare our hearts to celebrate the coming of the Lord! His coming, both as the babe in Bethlehem and the conquering King at the end of time, gives us hope in the midst of an unstable world. To celebrate Advent, it is necessary to understand its history as well as its theology. ...

This week, Peter and Leslie completed their Rebuilding a Missional Church series. Throughout this series, the Doanes have drawn upon Sacred Scripture, the Catholic Church's Catechism, the Saints' lives, and the Church's teachings to demonstrate the "time is now" for every Catholic believer to move from "maintenance to mission.! The Lord is calling each of us out of our comfort zone to begin to imitate, in our callings, the mindset ...