You. On. Fire.
Be who God meant you to be and YOU will set the world on FIRE!
Meet Your Retreat Guide
Jonathan Fanning
Jonathan speaks around the world for churches, conferences, leadership retreats, schools & parenting groups. (For a decade, he led retreats for Dynamic Catholic and worked with Dynamic Parish across the country)
He has written 4 books and is near completion of a 5th. Jonathan has an amazing gift of combining story-telling, humor, emotion, and tough questions.
He's passionate about planting seeds that have the potential to change lives.
Talks / Workshops / Retreats
- Who Are You Becoming? - A year from now, you’ll be more focused, patient, courageous, caring, humble, passionate, forgiving, inspired... or not. There's a gap between who I am and who I can be. Most of us don't have a simple blueprint for closing that gap. And it changes every aspect of our lives. Discover simple game-changers for life. (topic of Jonathan's best-selling book and most popular coaching program)
- Conversations with the Monk (or God? I have a few questions...) - Based on Jonathan’s book and 15 years of incredible conversations (some arguments) with a Monk, we'll dig in to some of our culture's biggest questions about God, religion, purpose, relationships, etc. Fun & incredibly relevant! The Monk seemed to understand you better than you do! People would drive hours to visit and the Monk would help them wrestle with their most important challenges. (this can be a one-time talk, a series, or even facilitated over a meal) Jonathan's book, co-authored by the Monk, can be gifted to all attendees or an entire parish! Meet the Monk here...
- Set the World on Fire! - Catherine of Siena said, "Be who God meant you to be... and you will set the world on FIRE." For over a decade, Jonathan partnered with Dynamic Catholic to deliver this program to tens of thousands of Catholics in parishes across the country. Discover 4 simple habits that change everything. (as brief as 60 minutes but usually a 1/2 day retreat)
- The Servant Leader Paradox - We give certain people permission to have tremendous influence in our lives. Why? Whether they are parents, teachers, friends, pastors, CEO's, business owners, or co-workers - - what do these "deeply authentic Servant Leaders" have in common? You influence more people than you realize. And these 4 Habits will change your parenting, relationships, leadership and life!
- Coffee & Conversations - "Parenting is the job for which all others exist." C.S. Lewis and UCLA Coach John Wooden both described parenting that way. Parents today are wrestling with a set of significant challenges. Technology. Culture. What does "good busy" look like? What matters most? What matters least? Do we have a good group of people to do life with? This series has been incredibly popular and grows by word of mouth. Parents realize that they are not alone. They want a framework and community to walk with them through these difficult realities. We help you get the program started and give you a plug & play template to keep it going.
NO Hands... but Yours!
Heavenly Father, how can I be your hands today?
Is there someone that you want me to encourage today?
Do you want me to reach out to someone who is lonely or hurting today?
Help me to give you time in my schedule today, to say with my actions: Your will, not mine.
Lord, let me be your hands!
Mother Teresa's "Scoreboard"
What if there was a final exam in life with ONLY 1 question... and you knew what it was?
"At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in." ~ Mother Teresa
Jonathan's good friend, the Monk, often urged: "SEE the people! See them!"
See them and serve them.
The Last Time...
...There is a last time for everything
There will come a time when you will feed your baby for the very last time
They will fall asleep on you after a long day
And it will be the last time you ever hold your sleeping child
...They will hold your hand to cross the road
Then will never reach for it again
They will creep into your room at midnight for cuddles
And it will be the last night you ever wake to this...