135. What Apostolates Are Doing That Parishes Often Can’t w/ Eric Gallagher

What happens when we stop playing it safe in ministry and start offering real depth?

In this conversation, Eric Gallagher shares the heart behind Suscipe and the fruit that has followed a decade of intentional discernment. Drawing from years in parish and diocesan ministry, Eric explains why adults are often hungry for more than “milk,” how deeper formation actually bears fruit, and why apostolates are becoming increasingly essential in the life of the Church.

This episode is a hopeful permission slip for parish leaders who sense there’s more — and are wondering how to pursue it faithfully.

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Key Takeaways

• Depth precedes fruit. Lasting evangelization flows from rooted discipleship, not volume.

• Discernment comes before action. God’s vision clarifies what to say yes — and no — to.

• People give their time where they see fruit. Engagement follows meaning.

• Apostolates surface hunger. Parishes don’t need to fear them — they need to partner wisely.

• You don’t need permission to go cultivate depth. You need courage, clarity, and obedience.