Being Human

Episode 163: Leading From Weakness: Authenticity in Fatherhood with Bobby Angel

Jan 30, 2024
Bobby Angel, Catholic speaker and author, discusses the challenges of fatherhood and the importance of authenticity. They explore the impact of technology on parenting, the need for boundaries, and fostering trust in the family. Bobby encourages relying on prayer and self-reflection for personal growth. They also touch on the loss of innocence, facing unresolved issues, and accepting love. Finally, they highlight the importance of support for clergy and the need for accompaniment in ministry.
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ANECDOTE

From Seminarian To Campus Minister

  • Bobby Angel describes falling in love with ministry in high school and later choosing marriage after seminary discernment.
  • He recounts meeting his wife Jackie at a Theology of the Body course and beginning work as a high school campus minister.
ADVICE

Use Daily Accountability For Formation

  • Use consistent supervision and a training director to expose blind spots and practice vulnerability in formation.
  • Engage daily accountability (voice messages) to discover hidden parts that block compassion and growth.
INSIGHT

Inner Formation Trumps Credentials

  • You cannot give what you do not have, so helpers must pursue their own interior transformation before ministering.
  • CatholicPsych's CPMAP emphasizes inner work over external credentials to build real accompaniment.
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