The Rebuilt Parish Podcast
1) 141| The Pastor’s Right-Hand: Why Support Roles Matter More Than You Think
Pastors carry more than most parishioners will ever see—and when they’re supported well, the whole parish gets healthier. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Henry White, Assistant to the Pastor a...Show More
2) 140| It’s Not About Money: Rethinking Stewardship as Discipleship
What if conversations about giving felt less like “asking for money” and more like helping people talk with God about the gifts He’s entrusted to them? In this episode, Melissa sits down with Charlie ...Show More
3) 139| Tom Interviews Melissa: The Faith Story Behind the Mic
What happens when the interviewer becomes the guest? In this episode, Tom flips the script and sits down with Melissa to hear her story—from a “cradle Catholic” upbringing (and a surprising family con...Show More
4) 138| Welcome, Friendship, Mission: Curtis Martin on Evangelizing the Next Generation
In this episode, Melissa and Tom sit down with Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS, to explore what it truly takes to form missionary disciples in our time. Curtis shares his own journey back to Christ an...Show More
138| Welcome, Friendship, Mission: Curtis Martin on Evangelizing the Next Generation
58:50 | Dec 18th, 2025
5) 137| From Obligation to Celebration: Transforming Your Christmas Eve Mass
In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa sits down with longtime Church of the Nativity parishioner and volunteer minister, Eva Fiastro, who has been connected to Nativity for over 40 ye...Show More
6) 136| Preaching That Builds Disciples: Catholic Insights from Jeff Cavins
Tom and Melissa sit down with Jeff Cavins—Catholic speaker, author, and creator of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible. Jeff shares his powerful journey from leaving the Church to coming back to the Ca...Show More
7) 135| How This Cathedral Parish’s Weekend Observation Sparked Real Results
In this episode, Melissa talks with Casey Phillips and Micah Johnson from the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington, Kentucky — the first cathedral to partner with Rebuilt. They share their honest...Show More
8) 134| Forming Missionary Disciples| ft. Jason Simon, Evangelical Catholic
Jason Simon shares his journey from an evangelical Protestant upbringing to entering the Catholic Church—and ultimately leading Evangelical Catholic. He unpacks what “missionary discipleship” really m...Show More
9) 133| How One Parish’s Bold Steps Led to Real, Lasting Renewal
Creative Director Kathy O’Leary (New Roads Catholic Community, MA) joins Melissa to share a decade of parish renewal experience: saying yes to coaching, building a weekend experience for newcomers, pr...Show More
10) 132| Rick Warren on Renewing the Church and Finishing the Task
In this very special (and longest-ever!) episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson and Tom Corcoran sit down with legendary pastor and author Rick Warren — founder of Saddleback Church ...Show More