Andy McNutt
Bio
Andy McNutt is the founder of Polycarp Ministries, named for his patron saint, Polycarp of Smyrna. Before forming Polycarp Ministries, Andy served as a Southern Baptist pastor for various congregations in the United States.
After an 8 year search for the historical Church founded by Jesus Christ, Andy was received into the Catholic Church in 2002. Andy's ministry, now as a Catholic layman, is dedicated to the New Evangelization to build up the pilgrim Church here on the earth for the glory of God.
His primary audience is Catholics, encouraging them in the great gifts and faith they posess as members of the Catholic Church. Andy also loves sharing his conversion story with the hope that those who are exploring the Catholic faith might find in his story a common thread with their own spiritual journey. Andy is available to speak on a wide variety of topics to strengthen the faith and that of your parish or group, and is comfortable in any size crowd.
Andy's Categories include:
Getting the Most out of Mass - In this talk, Andy can help you rediscover all Christ gives us in the Mass and what we can do to dispose ourselves to receive it. We'll walk through the Mass from entering the Church through the Mass itself and even leaving Church. This talk is perfect for lifelong Catholics, Catholic converts, and even for those inquiring about the Catholic faith.
Practical Apologetics - Defending the faith doesn't require a PhD. I'll show your parish group how to defend Catholic beliefs in a way that is practical and easy to remember.
Getting the Most out of Sacred Scripture - Ever heard that Catholics don't know the Bible that well? How can that be when the Bible is a Catholic book? Unfortunately many Catholics today don't know their Scripture.'ll help your group to understand where the Bible came from, why it is so important and how they can grow in their relationship to Jesus Christ by studying it. Both novices and serious students of Scripture will find tools and tips to help them get the most out of every encounter with God's Word.
Best Practices in Evangelism - Even if your name isn't Billy Graham or Frank Sheed you can effectively share the good news of Jesus Christ. I'll show your audience how they can share Christ with their neighbors, family members, co-workers, and even complete strangers in virtually any setting.
Musings of a Catholic Convert - Why would a Southern Baptist pastor decide to become Catholic? What's so special about the Catholic Church? In this talk, I'll share my conversion story and help your group renew their appreciation for what they possess as Catholic Christians.
Reaching Your Teens for Christ - What is it like inside the mind of today's teenagers? How do you effectively reach out to them and minister to their needs? Is there a way to compete with the entertainment circus found elsewhere? In this workshop, I'll help parents and youth leaders find ways to get teens involved in the life of the parish, build their faith and do both for the right reasons.
Separated Brethren - Ever wanted to get inside the mind of a Protestant? Why do they ask the questions they do? Why are they knocking on your door? Don't they believe Catholics are Christians? This talk will help shed light on our relationship to non-Catholics, particularly Protestant Christians.
A Catholic Guide to the Internet - The Internet can be confusing for a lot of people. So much information to be found, but how to find the good without trudging through all the garbage on "the web." In this talk, we’ll spend a good deal of time sharing how Catholics can find good on the internet and use it to grow spiritually, benefit their family, and more. I'll also share ways that families can protect themselves from child predators, pornography, scams, and more.
Overcoming Sexual Impurity - Pornography is everywhere, even in the home. Sexual impurity is running rampant through our world to the point that it is almost culturally acceptable. How did we get this way? What can we do to overcome sexual sins? How can we overcome the darkened intellect and silenced conscience of our culture? This talk will help you establish a game plan for defeating sin, as well as strengthening your family, your parish, and your community.
The Joys of Self-Sacrifice - Ever wonder why so many people are not happy? Believe it or not, most of us aren't happy because we don't love enough. In this talk, I'll help your group see the immense love with which God loves us, and how we can gain happiness and contentment by choosing to love completely.
Practical Apologetics - Defending the faith doesn't require a PhD. I'll show your parish group how to defend Catholic beliefs in a way that is practical and easy to remember.
Getting the Most out of Sacred Scripture - Ever heard that Catholics don't know the Bible that well? How can that be when the Bible is a Catholic book? Unfortunately many Catholics today don't know their Scripture.'ll help your group to understand where the Bible came from, why it is so important and how they can grow in their relationship to Jesus Christ by studying it. Both novices and serious students of Scripture will find tools and tips to help them get the most out of every encounter with God's Word.
Best Practices in Evangelism - Even if your name isn't Billy Graham or Frank Sheed you can effectively share the good news of Jesus Christ. I'll show your audience how they can share Christ with their neighbors, family members, co-workers, and even complete strangers in virtually any setting.
Musings of a Catholic Convert - Why would a Southern Baptist pastor decide to become Catholic? What's so special about the Catholic Church? In this talk, I'll share my conversion story and help your group renew their appreciation for what they possess as Catholic Christians.
Reaching Your Teens for Christ - What is it like inside the mind of today's teenagers? How do you effectively reach out to them and minister to their needs? Is there a way to compete with the entertainment circus found elsewhere? In this workshop, I'll help parents and youth leaders find ways to get teens involved in the life of the parish, build their faith and do both for the right reasons.
Separated Brethren - Ever wanted to get inside the mind of a Protestant? Why do they ask the questions they do? Why are they knocking on your door? Don't they believe Catholics are Christians? This talk will help shed light on our relationship to non-Catholics, particularly Protestant Christians.
A Catholic Guide to the Internet - The Internet can be confusing for a lot of people. So much information to be found, but how to find the good without trudging through all the garbage on "the web." In this talk, we’ll spend a good deal of time sharing how Catholics can find good on the internet and use it to grow spiritually, benefit their family, and more. I'll also share ways that families can protect themselves from child predators, pornography, scams, and more.
Overcoming Sexual Impurity - Pornography is everywhere, even in the home. Sexual impurity is running rampant through our world to the point that it is almost culturally acceptable. How did we get this way? What can we do to overcome sexual sins? How can we overcome the darkened intellect and silenced conscience of our culture? This talk will help you establish a game plan for defeating sin, as well as strengthening your family, your parish, and your community.
The Joys of Self-Sacrifice - Ever wonder why so many people are not happy? Believe it or not, most of us aren't happy because we don't love enough. In this talk, I'll help your group see the immense love with which God loves us, and how we can gain happiness and contentment by choosing to love completely.
