In The Pews

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 inthepewsshow@gmail.com.   If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, a...

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

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 inthepewsshow@gmail.com .   If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to...

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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews...

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

Luisa Elena Parra, youth minister at St. Martha's (Kingwood, TX) and parishioner at St. Faustina (Fulshear, TX) tells us how she went from a career in accounting & finance to possibly becoming a religious sister.   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....

Fr. Preston Quintela, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help & St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, details his journey from being collegiate athlete, to coaching high school sports to finding contentment 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.c...

Fr. TJ Dolce, pastor of Saints Martha, Mary & Lazarus Friends of Jesus Catholic Church (Porter, TX) brings his unique brand of energy to the show, as he gives his testimony to encourage vocations.   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...

Fr. Christopher Meyer returns to the show, this time as an ordained priest & the new Parochial Vicar of St. Faustina parish (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 https://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app.   CONNECT with us on Fa...

Formerly known as William or Billy, Frater Giovanni, a Norbertine seminarian at St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County, explains how he left his life as a "successful" businessman to find peace in the monastery.   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 se...

Youth Minister Claire Aalerud, of St. Theresa (Sugar Land, TX), tells her faith walk from not knowing basic prayers to exploring religious life in the convent.     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 https://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app.   C...

Breanne DeMarco, outgoing Youth Minister of St. Bartholomew parish (Katy, TX) opens up about her struggles as an extremely troubled youth, and the amazing story of how, with God's grace, she fought her way back.   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 https://www.inthepewsshow.com...

Father Richard McNeillie, Vocation Director of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, opens up about his somewhat troubled youth, his discernment struggle & finding peace in his 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 https://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on y...

Sister Catherine Teresa Bui of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province tells us about the life of a religious sister, her work as a vocation director, as well as the joke that led her on the path to the convent.   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 https://www.inthepew...

Shortly before his ordination, Dcn. Luis Garcia tells us about his call to the seminary, his family's struggle with his decision & and his road towards priesthood.   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 https://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast ap...

Dcn. Jacob Ramirez, future priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston, details his life of searching which finally led to him finding his call to the priesthood.   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 https://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app....

Live from the Borski Athletic complex at St. Mary's Seminary (on April 25, 2022) was our very first live stream - a press conference-style interview where we put players from both teams (Priests & Seminarians) opposite each other and talk about their highly anticipated game at Rice University Tudor Fieldhouse (April 29th).   In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories o...

First year seminarian, Keenan Annicchiarico, takes us through his family's faith walk, including his brother's discernment, as well as his own reversion and life in the seminary.   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 https://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite...

Joelma Regis, Associate Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, tells us how she went from being a "party girl" to dedicating her life to God as a Consecrated Woman (member of the Focolare Movement).       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 https://www.i...

Tony Castillo, of the St. Faustina parish 4:30 Sundays band (Fulshear, TX), opens up about his family's faith walk, his personal struggles with temptation, and his reversion to 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 https://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on you...

Sr. Symphonie (Giao-Huong) Ngo, CCVI returns to Houston to take her final vows, after travelling around the world and engaging in intense self-reflection.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants.   LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at https://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app.   CONNECT with us on Face...

YouTuber, Podcaster and Catechist, Gabriel Castillo, details his no-so-Christian background, the way he radically turned his life around, as well as his life as a husband, father and teacher. In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. WATCH videos of our podcasts at YouTube.com/InThePews . CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @In...

Future priest Dcn. Christopher Meyer tells us all about the fun of seminary life, his rocky road getting there, behind-the-scenes of the annual Priests vs. Seminarians basketball game, and more.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants.   WATCH videos of our podcasts at YouTube.com/InThePews .   CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitt...

Father David Michael Moses (St. Fausina Parish in Fulshear, Texas) is back on the show, as he talks about the return of his Concert For Life, the loss of his good friend Father Ryan Stawaisz and his very own future as a priest.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. 
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Sean and Claudia Turcott tell us about their former wild life, almost aborting their eldest, their journey back to God and going viral on social media.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. 
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