Catalyst Conversations

Asking questions about community. The questions people want to know. This podcast explores the ways leaders want to bring positive change within our community.

David Gonzales Celebration Church - Violet 04/29/2025

David Gonzales Celebration Church - Violet David shares his story of coming back to faith and battling cancer. Then Matt and David discuss their shared interest in creating unity among the local churches. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/36365230

Richard Johnson Rebuild Ministries 04/09/2025

Richard Johnson Rebuild Ministries Matt talks with Richard Johnson about Rebuild Ministry's work in the 9th Ward. Richard shares about growing up in New Orleans, the importance of family, and how he approaches discipleship. Matt and Richard also discuss how churches can further partner together to impact this generation of youth in both the 9th and St Bernard. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/36074715

Pastor Rigo Encounter Church 04/01/2025

Pastor Rigo Encounter Church Matt sits down with Pastor Rigo to learn about Encounter Church. Pastor Rigo shares his journey of moving from someone very far away from God to now leading people into deeper faith with God and how Jesus changed his life and those around him. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/35960060

Trevor Truit 02/07/2025

Trevor Truit In today's Catalyst Conversation Matt sits down with Trevor Truit from Celebration Church in St. Bernard and 9th Ward. A great discussion breaks out about addiction, Celebrate Recovery and the need for God in the midst of trauma. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/35197110

Chris Lodriguss 02/06/2025

Chris Lodriguss In todays episode, Matt sits down with Chris Lodriguss from World Prayer Tabernacle. They discuss Chris' roots and where he sees the future of WPT. They also dive into the texts of scripture while looking at ways to influence our community. The 4His Glory conference is also discussed and the planning stages were being set for what alreay took place January 11. This podcast was prerecorded. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/35175840

Henry Ballard 02/05/2025

Henry Ballard Bishop Henry Ballard sits down with Matt to discuss the upcoming conference 4His Glory. Also they talk about the spiritual needs of St. Bernard Parish and what can be done better as a church. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/35167955

The Story behind the book of Acts part 2 with Rustin Treadaway 06/24/2024

The Story behind the book of Acts part 2 with Rustin Treadaway Catalyst Conversation episode 2 of season 2 we continue our conversation about the story behind the book of Acts and how it applies to us today. We begin discussing chapter one and some of the historical details found outside this book and we see how so many things still coorelate to what we are experiencing today. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/31867752

Acts of the Apostles with Rustin Treadaway 06/11/2024

Acts of the Apostles with Rustin Treadaway In today's podcast, Catalyst Conversations focuses on the fourth pillar of a good society, fatih. Over the next several weeks we will be discussing one of the most pivot and sometimes misunderstood books in the Bible. Acts of the Apostles isn't just history, it is a very relevent book for a people of faith living in a community. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/31687177

Fire Chief Earl Borden 04/03/2024

Fire Chief Earl Borden Todays guest is Fire Chief Earl Borden. We have a great conversation about family, leadership, education and the need for personal and professional growth. We also talked about the upcoming millage. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/30667973

Catalyst Conversation: Col Rob and Dr. Moriah Thomas 01/25/2024

Catalyst Conversation: Col Rob and Dr. Moriah Thomas Col. Rob and Dr. Moriah talk about their time in New Orleans, The Marines, Responsibility and Leadership. As well as how we can make positive change in our culture. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/29645928

Jason Wagonspack 01/09/2024

Jason Wagonspack Matt and Jason talk Movie Industry in Louisiana, AI, spirtuality and life in Southeast Louisiana. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/29408343

Catalyst Conversations: Gillis McCloskey 11/22/2023

Catalyst Conversations: Gillis McCloskey Councilman at large Gillis McCloskey talks with Matt about politics, family life, and faith. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/28760313

Catalyst Conversations: Richard Johnson New Orleans influencer, football coach and man of faith 11/22/2023

Catalyst Conversations: Richard Johnson New Orleans influencer, football coach and man of faith Catalyst Conversations: Richard and Matt discuss the topics of influencing our communities in positive ways. How to move outside the traditional box of thinking and create new paradigms for change. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/28760228

Catalyst Conversations: Podcast Review 10/10/2023

Catalyst Conversations: Podcast Review Matt Woodward and Devin Cruice review how the candidate interviews went. They also talk voter apathy, the young perspective, and where Catalyst Conversations is going. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/28278602

Catalyst Conversations: Wayne Landry 10/03/2023

Catalyst Conversations: Wayne Landry We dive into the issues that you want to hear about your community. Wayne Landry talks about his view of the role of government, faith, and experience. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/28213514

Catalyst Conversations: Kerri Callais 09/25/2023

Catalyst Conversations: Kerri Callais We dive into the issues that you want to hear about your community. Kerri Callais talks about her upbringing, the type of leadership she wants to see in St. Bernard, and her faith. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/28136846

Catalyst Conversations: Sheriff Jimmy Pohlmann 09/18/2023

Catalyst Conversations: Sheriff Jimmy Pohlmann We dive into the issues that you want to hear about your community. Sheriff Pohlmann offers insight on parental responsibility, drug issues in the parish, and more. Visit our Youtube to see the podcast taped. /episode/index/show/d434481e-0e3e-450c-901f-ca895807265e/id/28070433

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