Called to Lead Podcast

In this episode, Dr. John Rinaldo sits down with Dr. Avril Baigent, Director of Pastoral Development for the Diocese of Northampton and co-founder of the School for Synodality. Having launched the School early in the global synodal process, Avril offers a practical and theological vision for how synodality can move from high-level Vatican documents into the everyday life of parishes and dioceses.

Together, they discuss what prompted the decision to build dedicated synodal formation tools early on, how tools like "Conversations in the Spirit" and parish council toolkits transform community dynamics, and what it takes to cultivate a truly synodal culture across global and local contexts.