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In The Pews

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

In The Pews is a collection of interviews with people of the Catholic Church, both clergy and lay people.

Location:

United States

Description:

In The Pews is a collection of interviews with people of the Catholic Church, both clergy and lay people.

Twitter:

@inthepews

Language:

English

Contact:

2816604987


Episodes
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Matthew Thai part 2

9/7/2025
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 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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:57:43

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Deacon Amilcar Oberto

8/10/2025
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 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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:41:43

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Fr. Daniel Doctor

7/13/2025
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 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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:01:17:04

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Fr. Luke Prihoda

6/15/2025
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 or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:01:06:39

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Fr. Clint Ressler

4/27/2025
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 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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:01:18:48

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Mike Shannon

1/5/2025
The story of a Navy Seal's reversion, his struggles with PTSD, 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 your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:56:39

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Claire McMullin

11/24/2024
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.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:57:28

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Abraham & Kelly Salas

10/27/2024
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 for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:01:40:33

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Gregory Marcano

9/29/2024
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.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:57:18

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Liz Bencivengo

9/8/2024
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://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:56:21

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Sr. Anna Imelda Nguyen, O.P.

8/18/2024
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://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:01:24:56

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Breanne DeMarco part 2

7/28/2024
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 our YouTube channel (link at http://www.inthepewsshow.com). CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:01:20:56

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Dr. Alexis Kutarna

7/7/2024
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 audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:01:01:58

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Fr. Orrin Halepeska

6/23/2024
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 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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:45:42

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Cimela Kidonakis

6/9/2024
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 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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:01:02:52

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Fr. Richard McNeillie (part 2)

5/19/2024
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 the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:40:12

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Becca Wolfgang de Paredez

4/28/2024
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 our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:58:47

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Sr. Kim Xuan Nguyen

4/14/2024
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.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd want to donate to help our production efforts, you can see our Amazon Wish List or GoFundMe campaign here... http://InThePewsShow.com Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:59:32

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Ray and Susan Stawaisz

3/31/2024
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.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app. CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:01:48:02

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Amy Auzenne

3/10/2024
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. 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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.) If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST... https://linktr.ee/inthepews You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link... https://linktr.ee/inthepews Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Duration:00:59:22