EP13: Finding the Mentors with YD Coaches, Molly & H

About This Episode
In Episode 13 of The YDisciple Podcast, Annie is joined by two voices who live daily in the realities of parish ministry: YDisciple coaches Molly Gallagher and H Dorian.

This episode marks the beginning of a new recurring series — Coaches of the Round Table — where conversations are grounded not just in theory, but in real stories from the field.

Together, they tackle one of the most universal challenges in youth ministry:
Finding and inviting faithful adult volunteers to mentor young people.

From the pain of repeated rejection to the mindset shift required to build an “army of adults,” this conversation names the obstacles ministry leaders face with honesty and compassion. The coaches share what they’re hearing from parishes across the country — including the discouragement of “there is nobody,” the fear of awkward invitations, and the difficulty of surrendering control of the process.

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Reflection for This Week

Take a few moments to reflect:

• Where have I experienced discouragement or rejection in inviting others into ministry?
• Do I approach recruitment prayerfully — or primarily strategically?
• Who might the Holy Spirit be inviting me to notice differently?
• How comfortable am I being vulnerable when making an invitation?

Ask the Lord for renewed courage and trust, remembering that He is the one who calls, equips, and sends.