Best YouTube.com/InThePews Podcasts (2025)

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Deacon Dave Dufilho 52:45

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13d ago52:45

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Deacon David Dufilho of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community (Houston, Texas) shares his vocation story. He details his early formation, his wife's conversion, his discerning the Diaconate as well as his work in prisons and hospitals. Link to Dcn. Dave's book "Discernment, Not Decisions: Navigating Life’s Choices with Faith and Confidence"... https:…

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Matthew Thai part 2 57:43

2M ago57:43

57:43

A former seminarian, and now Liturgy Director of St. Faustina Catholic Church (Fulshear, Texas, USA) revisits the show for an informative discussion where he tells us all about parish Liturgy Councils and what exactly their individual ministries do. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s fait…

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Deacon Amilcar Oberto 41:43

3M ago41:43

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Newly ordained Permanent Deacon Amilcar Oberto, of St. Faustina (Fulshear, Texas, USA), details his vocation story, from his youth in Venezuela, to rediscovering the Catholic faith, to the challenges he faced during his Diaconate formation. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful serv…

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Fr. Daniel Doctor 1:17:04

4M ago1:17:04

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Fr. Dan Doctor details his vocation story from being told he's "not smart enough for college", to his life in the professional world, his calling to priesthood, earning multiple theology degrees and eventually what led him to move from Michigan to Texas. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s…

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Fr. Luke Prihoda 1:06:39

5M ago1:06:39

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Fr. Luke Prihoda, of the Diocese of Victoria (Texas) returns to our show, to reflect on his ordination day, his first assignment, his mission work in Mexico and more. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com …

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Fr. Clint Ressler 1:18:48

7M ago1:18:48

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The pastor of Saint Mary of the Miraculous Medal parish (Texas City, Texas) details his vocation story, from his small-town roots, to his active dating life, his struggles in the seminary, his time with the Focolare, and his various assignments as a priest. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the churc…

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Mike Shannon 56:39

10M ago56:39

56:39

The story of a Navy Seal's struggles with PTSD, two divorces, his reversion, the challenges of fatherhood and dealing with losing both of his legs. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on…

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Claire McMullin 57:28

12M ago57:28

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Former teacher and Youth minister, and the current Vocations Volunteer Manager of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston tells us how God has guided her throughout the years. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewssho…

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Abraham & Kelly Salas 1:40:33

1y ago1:40:33

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Worship Leader Abraham Salas and his wife Kelly tell us about their individual faith journeys, Kelly's health issues and their miraculous healing pregnancy. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search …

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Gregory Marcano 57:18

1y ago57:18

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The incredible faith story of a COVID-19 survivor, from his beginnings in Venezuela, to his immigrant struggle, to his conversion and his miraculous recovery from a coma and 2 strokes. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.…

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Liz Bencivengo 56:21

1y ago56:21

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The story of Professional Counselor Liz Bencivengo, who started at the US Naval Academy, entered a religious order, fought depression and is now working for Rejoice Counseling Apostolate. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://w…

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Sr. Anna Imelda Nguyen, O.P. 1:24:56

1y ago1:24:56

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The vocation story of Sr. Anna Imelda Nguyen of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province (Houston, TX), a religious sister and teacher who originally wanted to join the US Marines. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http:/…

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Breanne DeMarco part 2 1:20:56

1+ y ago1:20:56

1:20:56

Former Youth Minister and recovered addict Breanne DeMarco returns to the show to tell us stories from her mission trips abroad (with the Family Missions Company) and lessons she's learned from them. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. WATCH videos of our interviews at o…

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Dr. Alexis Kutarna 1:01:58

1+ y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

The Principal of Cathedral High School (Houston, TX) tells us about her growth in faith and music, learning from Fr. Columba Kelly, her life as an educator, as well as the philosophy & vision of Cathedral High School. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the aud…

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Fr. Orrin Halepeska 45:42

1+ y ago45:42

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The pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Church & School (Rosenberg, TX) details his vocation story, from his early formation to his struggles in the seminary, to his various assignments as a priest. He tells us all about managing a small but rapidly growing parish and school as well as a mission church. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and …

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Cimela Kidonakis 1:02:52

1+ y ago1:02:52

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We get to know one of the filmmakers behind "Love God's Will", the film about Fr. Ryan Stawaisz. She tells us about how filmmaking helped grow her faith, the documentaries she helped make about Medjugorje, as well as shooting and releasing the movie about Fr. Ryan's inspiring life. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational sto…

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Fr. Richard McNeillie (part 2) 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

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We check in with Fr. Richard, the Vocation Director of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston about his successor, the life of the late Fr. Ryan Stawaisz, the movie "Love God's Will", and how to properly discern religious life. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to…

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Becca Wolfgang de Paredez 58:47

1+ y ago58:47

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The Youth Minister of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and School (Rosenberg, Texas) tells us about her convert parents, her career as a youth minister, her unwanted divorce and struggle to recover as a single mother. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of…

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Sr. Kim Xuan Nguyen 59:32

1+ y ago59:32

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The Vocation Director of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (Houston, TX) shares her refugee story, her life as a career woman and her unlikely calling to religious life. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inth…

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Ray and Susan Stawaisz 1:48:02

1+ y ago1:48:02

1:48:02

The parents of the late Father Ryan Stawaisz tell us about their family's faith life, their son's battles with cancer, his priestly discernment, and the movie about his life. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewss…

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Amy Auzenne 59:22

1+ y ago59:22

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The Director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis tells us about her Creole background, her family's experience with racial integration, finding her way back to God and her varied work for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants…

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Mike Gormley (part 2) 54:34

1+ y ago54:34

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Returning to the show is International Speaker and Youth Minister, Mike Gormley, to tell us about his work with "That Man Is You", ramping up his speaking engagements, his various podcasts, his work prison ministry and more! In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to …

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Adrienne Rodriguez 43:43

2y ago43:43

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The principal of Holy Rosary Catholic School (Rosenberg, TX) tells us about her Catholic upbringing, her career as a school administrator, as well as her "diamond-in-the-rough" school. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.…

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Zachary Allen 1:18:47

2y ago1:18:47

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The president of Cathedral High School (Houston, TX) tells us about his non-denominational upbringing, his conversion to Catholicism and his calling as an educator. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or…

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Dr. Alex Gotay Jr 1:24:38

2y ago1:24:38

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National speaker Dr. Alex Gotay Jr. discusses his rough upbringing, his conversion to Catholicism, and his path to becoming a sought-out speaker & youth minister. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or s…

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Fr. Ricardo Arriola (Part 2) 1:25:36

2y ago1:25:36

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Our follow-up interview with Fr. Rick of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church (Katy, TX) on his legal status, the departure of his pastor, the theft of the St. Bart’s tabernacle & more. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inth…

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Sr. Fortune Ezeugo (part 2) 34:40

2y ago34:40

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Sr. Fortune Ezeugo (part 1) 41:39

2y ago41:39

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Sr. Fortune, of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy, details her early desire to enter religious life, leaving the dream behind, and how she rediscovered her vocation. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.c…

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Tyler Turner 43:48

2y ago43:48

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He grew up Baptist and tried to disprove the Catholic Church. Tyler Turner tells us his story of conversion and his drive to bring more Black people into the faith. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or…

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Deacon Sam Habibi 1:07:35

2y ago1:07:35

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Raised Muslim and now a Permanent Deacon, Sam Habibi, of St. Bartholomew (Katy, TX), details his conversion and vocation story. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podca…

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Rhonda Sepulveda 59:48

2y ago59:48

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The Parish and Government Relations Coordinator of Catholic Charities of Galveston Houston tells about her Baptist and Pentacostal upbringing to coming of age as Catholic, and how she found her calling to help advocate for the marginalized. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful serv…

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Lauren Royle 54:21

2y ago54:21

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The Youth Minister of St. Bartholomew parish (Katy, TX) tells us about losing her identity after leaving competitive jump roping, how she found a home in the church, and her experiences as a Missionary and Youth Minister. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the…

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Father Eduardo Rivera, CSB 1:14:01

2+ y ago1:14:01

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The new Chaplain of the University of St. Thomas (Houston, TX) sits down with us before the new school year begins, to talk about his early formation, finding UST as a student, and realizing his calling to the priesthood in the Congregation of St. Basil. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s…

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Jeanette Gonzalez 59:38

2+ y ago59:38

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The story of a party girl turned youth minister, who eventually made her way to becoming the Associate Director of the Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of o…

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Stephanie Anderson 1:23:45

2+ y ago1:23:45

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A mother who faced the sudden death of her infant son, how she grappled with her faith afterward, and how members of the church helped her to begin healing. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search …

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Deacon Carlos Hernandez 57:22

2+ y ago57:22

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Returning to the show is Carlos Hernandez, this time as a transitional Deacon, to talk about his pandemic formation, his ordination and his work as a member of the Clergy. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow…

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Diane Gregory 1:10:58

2+ y ago1:10:58

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Diane Gregory of the Focolare recounts her life with the movement and her experiences with their performing arts group Gen Verde. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite pod…

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Anthony and Tuyet Tina Scarlatella 58:51

2+ y ago58:51

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Adoptive parents Anthony & Tuyet Tina Scarlatella discuss their different upbringing, Anthony's conversion, struggling with infertility, fostering three children, and fighting for custody. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://…

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Priests vs. Seminarians 2023 1:32:19

2+ y ago1:32:19

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On Friday, April 21st, was the 6th annual Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Priests vs. Seminarians basketball game. The In The Pews Crew was on site at the competition gym of Strake Jesuit High School to help cover the event. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to…

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Josh Blakesley 1:35:22

2+ y ago1:35:22

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Contemporary Christian musician Josh Blakesley tells us of how tragedy brought him closer to God, his leap-of-faith to fund his first album, and his career as a parish Music Director. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.i…

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Deacon Luke Prihoda 1:23:14

2+ y ago1:23:14

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A few months before his priestly ordination, Deacon Luke Prihoda (of the Diocese of Victoria) details his journey from being a minor league baseball player to answering God's call to enter St. Mary's Seminary, in Houston, TX. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to…

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Eddie Lowen 59:18

3y ago59:18

59:18

Eddie Lowen, of St. Faustina (Fulshear, TX), tells us about his rough background and family tragedies as well as how he was saved from that life to eventually become a teacher of troubled youth. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at h…

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Deacon Jonathan Ignacio 59:30

3y ago59:30

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The newest Permanent Deacon of St. Faustina parish (Fulshear, TX), Jonathan Ignacio, tell us about his early desire to become a priest, finding his vocation as a husband & father, his path to becoming a Deacon and finding a home in Texas. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servan…

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Fr. Victor Perez 56:53

3y ago56:53

56:53

Father Victor Perez, of St. Joseph and St. Stephen (Houston, TX) shares with us his vocation story that began in Texas but took him to Europe and back before he finally decided to enter the seminary. WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com . CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@…

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Michael Henderson 2:01:28

3y ago2:01:28

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Michael Henderson tells about his incredible conversion story, as well as his life now as a family missionary with his wife & 9 children (with the Family Missions Company). DONATE to the Henderson family's mission... https://www.familymissionscompany.com/project/henderson-family/ WATCH videos of our podcasts at http:/inthepewsshow.com . CONNECT wit…

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Nate Hoffman 43:31

3y ago43:31

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Shortly before exploring other work outside St. Anthony of Padua (The Woodlands, TX), we get to know Nate Hoffman of the parish's "Beyond the Bulletin" podcast. WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com . CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at [email protected]. If you'd like to HELP our mi…

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Rudy Gonzalvo 1:52:20

3y ago1:52:20

1:52:20

The tables are turned on our host, Rudy Gonzalvo, as this time he is the guest, sharing his falls & failures as well as his reversion and steps toward becoming a better father, son & Catholic. WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com . CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at [email protected]…

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Mike Gormley 50:54

3y ago50:54

50:54

Mike "Gomer" Gormley, Director of Evangelization & Youth Ministry at St. Anthony of Padua (The Woodlands, TX) shares with us his faith walk. WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com . CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at [email protected]. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be su…

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Marian Antiphons en Español - Fr. Ricardo Arriola ITP Music Session 17:36

3y ago17:36

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Fr. Ricardo Arriola explains and performs Marian Antiphons he adapted for Spanish language liturgies. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on…

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Joel Gotera 1:00:03

3y ago1:00:03

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Youth Minister Joel Gotera recounts his conversion, his time with Adore Ministries and his path to St. Faustina Catholic Church (Fulshear, TX). In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on you…