Are You Bold Enough to Risk It All for God? | Ep. 9
How do you recognize the moment when comfort starts making a decision for you? Khalil Hattar, Fr. Sammie Maletta and Josh Schultz discuss courage in parish life through the fourth principle of Be Disciples, Make Disciples. Fr. Sammie recounts difficult decisions about the location of a new church and its stained glass, describing the uncertainty and personal risk he experienced.
A lunch with the parish team brings the question into everyday life: Josh invites a man to Alpha while others notice their own hesitation. They discuss making an invitation without knowing how it will be received, and Josh recalls a tentative appeal for volunteers that left him less willing to respond. Fr. Sammie also recounts an unexpected meeting with Pope John Paul II and the impression the pope’s prayer made on him. These stories ask what it means to take a step in faith while remaining attentive to the Holy Spirit.
In this episode
- Difficult decisions about a new church and stained glass
- An Alpha invitation during lunch with the parish team
- Making an invitation without knowing the response
- Why the way we ask for volunteers matters
- Fr. Sammie’s recollection of meeting Pope John Paul II
About the guests
Fr. Sammie Maletta
Fr. Sammie Maletta is pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in St. John, Indiana. His ministry centers on parish renewal, collaborative leadership and the sacramental life of the Church. He works with staff and parish partners to help people encounter Jesus.
Josh Schultz
Josh Schultz serves as pastoral associate for relational ministry at St. John the Evangelist Parish. His work focuses on inviting people into a personal relationship with Jesus and encouraging parish leaders. With a background in healthcare and small-business ventures, he values meeting people at different stages of their faith journey and helping them connect with parish life.
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