In The Pews

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:...

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 the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthep...

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.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your fav...

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 search for us on your favorite podcast app....

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 search for us on your favorite podcast app. CON...

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.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your fa...

The continuation of our interview with Sr. Fortune, of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy, where she talks about making her final vows and her various assignments & challenges on her way to St. Bartholomew Catholic Church (Katy, 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...

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.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app...

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 search for us on your favorite podcast app.   CON...

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 podcast app.   CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagra...

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 servants.   LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at htt...

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 audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepe...

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 faithful servants.   LISTEN to the audio of o...

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 our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or...

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 for us on your favorite podcast app.   CONNECT...

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.com or search for us on your favorite podcast...

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 podcast app.   CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instag...

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://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on...

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 the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepe...

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.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favori...

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 the audio of our podcasts at http://www.int...

  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 http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us o...

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 servants.   LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts...

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@gmail.com.   If you'd like to HELP our ministr...

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 with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at...