Stories have the ability to change hearts, minds and lives — which is why Jesus tells parables, the Rev. Mike Schmitz told a packed house at Dickies Arena.
“He’s saying, ‘This is what I need you to know about yourself. This is what I need you to know about my heart. This is what I need you to know about the kingdom, so that your mind and heart and life can be changed,’” Schmitz said, referring to Jesus.
Commonly called Father Mike, hundreds of thousands of people follow the Minnesota-based Catholic priest on Instagram and TikTok for his preachings, teachings and social media trends. His energetic and upbeat personality — or strong Ted Lasso vibes — make him a popular public speaker, podcaster and influencer…