Is Softball a Good Tool for Evangelization?
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Hear about Faith on the Field, How a Young Adult Softball League is Transforming Community in Cleveland. Can a simple game of softball truly transform the way we engage with our faith and community? Join us as Deacon Mike Hayes, Emily Ahlin, and Logan Feldkamp reveal how their young adult softball league is not just a game but a powerful tool for evangelization. Through personal stories and survey results, they share how this unconventional approach has led to increased church involvement and stronger community bonds, making faith more accessible and relatable to young adults who might not typically be active in the church.
Fr. Damian is following Bruce Springsteen on the road throughout Pennsylvannia.
Discover the logistical highs and lows of organizing a church league's baseball playoffs, including the woes of scheduling makeup games with busy people and memorable moments like Logan's stunning home run and Emily's meager single that changed the course of an inning.
We also paint a vibrant picture of the community at St. Christopher's Parish in Rocky River and the readings for this coming Sunday.
Join us for a heartwarming and insightful episode that showcases the unexpected ways softball can bring people closer to each other and their faith.
If you're in the area here are the remaining softball games for playoff week:
8/20: PLAYOFFS @Roman Park, Westlake, OH
6:30 PM #4 Big League Chew vs. #5 Parma Peacocks
8/21:
6:30 PM: Young Vitus vs. ITE Mighty Doves
7:45 PM #3 Chosen Ones vs. Seed #6 (winner)
8/25 @St. John Bosco Parish in Parma Heights, OH
2:00 PM #2 Catching Flamingos vs. Winner of 4/5 Game
3:30 PM #1 Westside Whitecaps vs. Winnner of the 3/6 game
5:00 PM Championship Game
8/25: All Star Game. (St. John Bosco Field)
6:30PM St Lawrence Flames (Coached by Deacon Mike) vs. Mary's Mantles (Coached by Logan Feldkamp)
Chapters
1. Softball as Tool for Evangelization (00:00:00)
2. Upcoming Softball League Highlights (00:10:12)
3. Finding Community in Softball Ministry (00:16:01)
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