Deacon Steve Mitchell was ordained for the Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD) in 2002, with a MA in Pastoral Ministry. Dcn. Steve has been a leader in the men’s movement in the AOD for many years. He has exercised executive leadership in several technical staffing enterprises focused on the automotive industry. Launching New Dimension in 1991 from his kitchen table, he grew the business to over $35 million in revenue. An evangelist by gifting, he became the National Director, Alpha–Catholic for Alpha USA in 2009. Alpha is now reaching over 250,000 people annually in Catholic parishes throughout the US. After retiring from AUSA, Dcn. Steve joined the Pastoral Leadership team at OLGC, serving as a deacon and assisting on the Evangelization and Discipleship Team. He serves the AOD on the Amazing Parish Coaching Team under the leadership of Lory Mcglinnen. He continues to serve as President of the Alpha–Catholic National Board.
Dcn. Steve Mitchell has been a guest on 8 episodes.
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Episode 136: Gearing Up Mentally, Spiritually, and Physically for Battle
July 19th, 2021 | 33 mins 6 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve and USMC Major Sharon Sisbarro and have a conversation about how we can draw on some wise principles from the Marine Corp that easily apply to the Christian life.
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Episode 121: Death Has Been Destroyed!
April 5th, 2021 | 15 mins 18 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, easter2021, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode Father John, Nick, Mary, and Dcn. Steve wish the listeners a blessed Easter and Fr. John shares a word of hope.
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Episode 120: What Was Jesus Doing on the Cross? Yes, Doing!
March 29th, 2021 | 24 mins 8 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #holyweek, #lent2021, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John, Dcn. Steve, and Mary have a conversation about how we can enter into Holy Week with a new understanding of what Jesus was doing on the cross.
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Episode 115: A New Way to Think About the Parish
February 22nd, 2021 | 23 mins 57 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and discuss an insight and image Fr. John had in prayer and its application to how we think about why the parish exists.
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Episode 107: Turning the Page of 2020
December 28th, 2020 | 19 mins 29 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
What’s Your Magnificat?
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and talk about the year we’re leaving behind and encourages us to press into gratitude, no matter what.
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Episode 94: Preach It!
September 21st, 2020 | 38 mins 11 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and have a conversation about preaching and offer some helpful thoughts when preaching on difficult topics.
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Episode 81: Dare to Dream With Us About What Parishes Can Be
June 15th, 2020 | 45 mins 38 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
This parish would be your dream come true!
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve to the podcast to talk more about their white paper and to imagine with them what parishes can be.
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Episode 35: Easter: Jesus is Risen, There Is Work to Do!
April 13th, 2020 | 42 mins 39 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
What is the message of Easter and what can we do to make it believable in our days as it was in the early Church? The world needs your witness!
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve Mitchell to the mic as they have a conversation about the life-changing news that is the Resurrection and how we can begin the work of building for the Kingdom of God.