The Catholic Coaching Podcast 286. One Mom Built a Global Catholic Ministry During Nap Time (Lisa Brenninkmey
In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt & Erin sit down with Lisa Brenninkmeyer, founder of Walking With Purpose, one of the most influential Catholic women’s Bible studies in the world.
Lisa shares the origin story of Walking With Purpose (started during nap time as a small group of moms!) and the principles that helped it grow through grassroots evangelization—without losing the heart of the mission.
We talk about:
•How to create a judgment-free Bible study culture (and why “hot button topics” can derail discipleship)
•Why leadership formation matters more than “warm body” volunteering
•Why ministry is lonely—and how coaching/support prevents burnout
•The biggest poverty in lay leadership: many haven’t heard the Gospel proclaimed compellingly
•“Restore the initiative to God” (and why prayer changes strategy)
•What it looks like to love first, especially when reaching the margins
•How to hold family vocation + mission in the right tension
Lisa also shares details about the Flourish Conference in St. Louis:
📍 Flourish Conference (Walking With Purpose)
🗓 April 17–19, 2026 | St. Louis
https://walkingwithpurpose.com/event/flourish-2026-wwp-womens-conference/
🔗 Learn more about Walking With Purpose:
walkingwithpurpose.com
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