About this episode

Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson discuss evangelization and reaching young people on the margins.

What if evangelization started with showing up? In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Fr. Josh Johnson to talk about reaching young people on the margins and building parishes that go beyond the pews. Fr. Josh shares his powerful conversion story, the importance of invitation, and how Vagabond Missions meets teens where they are—on the streets, in neighborhoods, and in real life. This conversation challenges us to rethink discipleship, responsibility, and what it really means to follow Jesus today. To receive updates on the podcast text CALLED to 33777. If you have a question or a story of someone living out their calling to serve others, email info@thecatholicinitiative.org .

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Mike Schmitz

Guest: Fr. Josh Johnson

Topics covered

• evangelization
• youth outreach
• discipleship
• parish building
• conversion stories

Keywords

• evangelization
• youth
• discipleship
• Fr. Josh Johnson
• Fr. Mike Schmitz
• Vagabond Missions
• conversion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vagabond Missions, Ascension, thecatholicinitiative.org

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