Shifting a Side Hustle to Permanent Deacon

To celebrate the Feast of St. Stephen, the Church’s first deacon and martyr, Virginia interviews creative professional and lifelong Catholic Rob Kubasko, who recently entered formation for the permanent diaconate. With humor, honesty, and heart, Rob shares his unconventional path to diaconate formation —and what it really means to serve the Church in today’s world.You’ll hear Rob share:How God’s quiet “taps on the shoulder” led him to discern the diaconate Why formation is both humbling and holyThe power of prayer and the Liturgy of the Hours in grounding his vocation.How coaching, humility, and surrender helped him overcome fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt.Insights on balancing career, marriage, and ministry while learning to trust God’s timing.Through laughter and honesty, Rob reminds us that vocation isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence, humility, and faith in God’s plan.Contact Virginia Contact Virginia at [email protected] LinkedIn - Virginia Albaneso Koch, Ph.D.Sign up for the Knots Untied Coaching eNewsletterTake my free Catholic Faith Journey AssessmentVisit my Website