The Last Pew

Today Kendell and Lori are turning the traditional ideas of belonging, believing and behaving on their heads. Did you know that people are much more willing to come to belief if they first understand that they belong? If we don't get that order right - and let's face it, we often don't - we can't possibly evangelize the way we should.  We can't bring people to Jesus if the...

Today Kendell and Lori are all about keeping the faith...in the middle of stress, in the middle of frustration, in the middle of an ordinary day. Knowing who we are and WHOSE we are makes a world of difference when life gets dicey.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

In today's episode Kendell and Lori discuss our tendency to pray for patience, when what we really need is peace. Christ's peace is greater than any thing else that we can do or acquire to calm our nerves and soothe our souls.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

In today's episode Kendell and Lori discuss the power of encouragement.  Our words have the ability to uplift, sustain, and push people to greatness.  All we have to do is look at them with the love of the Father. Encouraging words go a very long way.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cathol...

We are thrilled to have a very special guest with us today! Mack McCarter, founder of Community Renewal International joins us to talk about what it means to care, and how that care transforms our hearts, our neighborhoods, our country and ultimately our world!  Community Renewal International  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew...

Did you know that the whole Bible is a love story and it's all about the love God has for YOU? In today's episode Kendell and Lori discuss the most basic thing you need to know: God made you, He loves you, and He died for you so that He could have a relationship with you.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St....

How often do we look at true, heartfelt prayer as a last resort option, a Hail Mary pass? Today Kendell and Lori discuss the need for prayer as a first option in all of our daily struggles, but most importantly as a first option for true joy.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Today Kendell and Lori look at the underlying motivations that get in our way and lead us to sin. In a way of briefly examining our conscience we can often identify root causes of our thoughts and actions so that we can correct our course.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Today's episode is all about getting out of our own way, as well as getting out of God's way.  He is so ready and willing to do great things in our lives, but how often do we really let Him work? Today Kendell shares a personal story of getting out of the way and the astounding results that decision has produced.   The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follo...

In other words...get yo'self to church!  In today's episode Kendell and Lori discuss handling trials with God and without Him.  Spoiler: it's much easier WITH Him!! Every Sacred Sunday Mass Journal The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Today Kendell and Lori discuss the importance of recognizing ourselves as new creations in Christ, even when people want to remind us who we used to be.  We are not who we were. Our identity is now rooted in Christ.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Happy Easter, everyone!  For the next several weeks the Church celebrates the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ in a very special way. Today Kendell and Lori examine ways to keep our Lenten sacrifices meaningful throughout the season and the year.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Ch...

Welcome to Holy Week, everyone!  Today Kendell and Lori unpack the Sword of the Spirit, which St. Paul tells us is the Word of God.  May this last piece of armor keep us battle-ready! The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

This week we put on the last piece of protective gear: the helmet. Kendell and Lori unpack the helmet of salvation as we look at how we wear this particular piece of armor in our regular day.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

In today's episode as we pick up the shield of faith, Kendell and Lori discuss what the shield really does and how it protects not just ourselves but our faith community.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

 Week four of our Lenten journey has us lacing up our shoes, specifically the shoes of the Gospel of Peace.  The shoes are the one piece of armor that indicates our need to do something. They require us to spread the Good News - to GO and spread the Gospel of Peace.  The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Se...

Week Three of our Lenten series brings us to the Breastplate of Righteousness.  As armor, the breastplate protects the chest and heart. The spiritual armor of the breastplate protects our heart from spiritual harm and the consequences of sin.  We know that our own righteous acts are no match for Satan's attacks. But we need frequent reminders. The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Se...

Today we discuss the first piece of armor, the belt of truth.  St. Paul tells us to put on the belt, and we know that truth is foundational. So what does this look like in an average day? Kendell and Lori explore what it means to wear the belt of truth in our battle against the principalities that rule this world.  The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church The Last Pew (...

Welcome to Lent, everybody!  We are starting this season with the posture of standing as Paul encourages us in Ephesians to STAND! Please continue to join us on this most extraordinary journey as we put on the whole armor of God! The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last P...

Welcome to Season Two! Today we introduce our Lenten series, Battle Ready .  For the next eight weeks we will discuss what it means to put on the armor of God, and what that might look like in our daily lives.  Lent officially begins next Wednesday, February 18, so we are starting the series with an introduction to Ephesians 6 in which Paul instructs us to put on the whole armor of God so that we...

In this last episode of Season One, Kendell and Lori talk with Spiritual Director and fellow parishioner, Karen Dill, to learn what is spiritual direction, how to seek it and why you might want to.   St. Ignatius of Loyola 19th Annotation The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: T...

Change is hard. We all know it, and few of us really look forward to it. In this week's episode, Kendell and Lori discuss some practical spiritual ways to prepare for change so that it is not so overwhelming.  The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St....

As we approach the second week of the new year, our resolutions can be beneficial or bewildering. Kendell and Lori offer encouragement today that do-overs are always welcome.  Never give up on becoming who God made you to be. He never asked us to be perfect... just faithful.   The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram!...

A quick unedited update!  We hope and pray that you are all having a wonderful holiday season filled with family and joy!!!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Merry Christmas, one and all!  During this fourth week of Advent we light the final purple candle, the Angel’s candle, which symbolizes the message of God’s love that the angels announced at Christ’s birth.  The Last Pew Podcast (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St....