Young Adult Ministries

Join us for an engaging episode of “Honest to God,” brought to you by The Quest, Atlanta’s Catholic Radio. We’re on location at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dalton, Georgia, where we’re diving into the vibrant world of young adult ministry. Timestamps [00:00:00] - Introduction and Welcome We’re excited to be back at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for another episode. We’re here with Linda and Karina to discuss the challenges and rewards of starting a bilingual young adult ministry. [00:00:55] - Location and Setup We’re still at St. Joseph’s, Dalton, GA, and the vibe here is fantastic as we dive into another episode. [00:02:15] - Meet Linda and Karina Our guests introduce themselves and share a bit about their backgrounds and what led them to start a young adult ministry in this unique setting. [00:07:00] - Fun Facts Get to know Linda and Karina better as they share some fun facts about themselves, including surprising details about Linda’s colorblindness and Karina’s love for running. [00:17:00] - The Need for Young Adult Ministry Linda and Karina discuss the inspiration behind starting a young adult ministry in Dalton and the importance of providing support for young adults in the church. [00:26:00] - Challenges in Bilingual Ministry The conversation shifts to the specific challenges and opportunities presented by running a bilingual ministry in a predominantly Hispanic community. [00:38:00] - Expanding to College Ministry The team talks about their efforts to extend their ministry to Dalton State College, providing support and community to Catholic students on campus. [00:44:00] - Differences in Ministry The episode wraps up with a discussion on the cultural and liturgical differences between Hispanic and Anglo Catholic communities, and how these differences influence ministry work. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate, follow, and share the podcast! Your support helps us continue bringing you insightful conversations like this one.