Episode 052 – Emotional Intelligence, Accompaniment, and Evangelization with Rhyan Ramirez

The Church Podcast

• 55 min

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In this episode of The Church Podcast, Christopher sits down with Rhyan Ramirez, also known as Bro Rhy, Catholic speaker, trainer, and host of the Accompany Podcast through the NFCYM Podcast Network. Rhyan shares his journey from Northern California to ministry leadership in South Carolina, reflecting on how his own confirmation experience and the adults who accompanied him changed the course of his life. From volunteering in catechesis to working in mental health and youth ministry, Rhyan opens up about the path that led him into speaking, training, and evangelization. Together, Christopher and Rhyan explore the connection between emotional intelligence and evangelization, why empathy and self-awareness matter in ministry, and how leaders can better accompany young people who may be carrying unseen burdens. They also discuss the difference between emotional hype and authentic encounter, the importance of practical next steps after retreats and conferences, and how accompaniment must become more than just another parish program. This conversation is a thoughtful and energizing reminder that effective ministry begins not just with what we say, but with how we see, receive, and walk with others. For more visit https://thechurchpodcast.org