Paths of Faith — Part 2

Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast · Jan 8, 2026 · 26m

In the second episode with Father Erik Lundgren and Kelli Kleinschnitz, the two share results of the Path survey, which was aimed to understand why some Catholics have fallen away from the church. Discussion included how respondents felt disconnected from their parish, disagreed with church teachings, or had busy schedules. Additionally, the value of community and authenticity in their current faith communities was explored. Father Erik and Kelli highlighted the importance of authentic faith experiences and the need for better parish staffing and volunteer for potential future outreach…