EP 38: Mastering the Art of Parish Communications with Mike Josephs & Brandon Duncan

The Engaged Parish Podcast

Recorded live at the 2026 Catholic Media Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Mike Josephs (eCatholic Director of Marketing) and Brandon Duncan (eCatholic Evangelist) sit down to introduce eCatholic's newest book, The Ministry of the Inbox: The Art of Mastering Parish Email and SMS Communications — the second volume in the Engage series. In this episode, they cover the temptation every parish faces to send one email to everyone, the "trust deficit" that quietly forms when messages aren't relevant, the power of list segmentation, how to write subject lines that actually get opened, when text messaging should (and shouldn't) be used, and why the liturgical calendar is the Church's built-in content calendar. 📖 Get your free digital copy on our Connect product page, or grab a paperback copy on Amazon. 🔗 Free download: https://ecatholic.com/connect🔗 Paperback: https://a.co/d/0bj8rGzP🎧 Subscribe to the Engage Parish Podcast wherever you listen — Fio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or iHeartRadio.

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The Engaged Parish–presented by eCatholic–is your go-to resource for discovering the latest trends, inspiring stories, and powerful tools to enrich your parish community. Join us as we connect you with Catholic leaders, influencers, and innovators who are making a real difference in the Church today. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas to inspire your parish or ways to grow your faith, The Engaged Parish delivers insightful conversations that empower you to build a thriving, connected Catholic community. Tune in and discover how you can inspire, build, and grow in your parish life.