In The Pews

Daniela Villalobos & Caroline Burciaga tell us about their separate but converging paths that led both of them to discern entering into religious life.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants.    WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://YouTube.com/InThePews.   CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.
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Seminarian Luis Armas tells us about his former life as a baseball player, leaving the sport to find his path and his decision to pursue religious life.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants.    WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://YouTube.com/InThePews.   CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.
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Married priest Fr. Chuck tells us about his past as an Anglican priest, his conversion to Catholicism and the experience of being ordained together with his son Fr. Charles Hough IV of Our Lady of Walsingham (Houston, TX).   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants.    WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://YouTube.com/InThePews.   CONNECT...

Father Ricardo Arriola (St. Bartholomew Katy, TX) performs Antiphons from the Roman Missal in Spanish, which he composed by himself.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants.    WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://YouTube.com/InThePews.   CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.
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Fr. Wayne Ly of St. Martha (Kingwood, TX) tells us all about his path to the seminary, his life as a seminarian, his ordination experience & his plans for the future.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants.    WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://YouTube.com/InThePews.   CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews....

We get to know new priest Father Chad David Henry, parochial vicar at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Houston, TX. He tells us about his hesitancy to enter the seminary, his interesting life as a seminarian, his unique ordination 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 http://YouTube.com/InThePew...

We catch up with the newly-ordained priest Father Joseph White, as he details his pandemic experience in the Vatican, his ordination day, and what's in store for him in the future.     In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants.    WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://YouTube.com/InThePews.   CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at...

Fr. Dat Hoang rounds out his story by recalling starting up St. Faustina parish, then discussing plans for its future.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants.    WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://YouTube.com/InThePews.   CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.
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Former seminarian Matthew Thai details his rocky journey from being a hardened police officer, to bouncing in and out of the seminary, to finally realizing God's plan for him.   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.   CONN...

Newly-ordained priest Father Houston Okonma returns to the show to catch-up, tell us all about his "wedding day", and discuss his future as a priest.   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 Facebook/In...

Fr. Christopher Plant, pastor of Saint Bartholomew parish (Katy, TX), opens up on his discernment towards priesthood, almost becoming a military chaplain, his interesting seminary life, and some lessons he's learned as a priest.    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...

Fr. Ricardo Arriola of St. Bartholomew parish (Katy, Texas) tells us about growing up in Mexico, his two different careers before becoming a seminarian, and his eventual path towards priesthood.   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...

Pitcher and Marie Allendorph share with us their love story, their lives as Christian parents, and the challenges of living through a stroke and brain injury.   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 Fa...

Dodie Choyce opens up to us on finding her way to serve God through music, dealing with an unwanted divorce, experiencing the worst thing that could happen to a parent, and eventually finding solace and happiness.   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 u...

Fr. Dat Hoang’s story continues, as he struggles to adapt to High School in the U.S., falls in love while discerning religious life, has a near-death experience while in the seminary, and finally begins his career as a priest in Houston.   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.inthepews...

Antonio Castillo (of St. Faustina parish in the Houston, Texas area) opens up to us about his family serving God through music, how the ACTS retreat renewed his faith, almost dying twice and dealing with a $1 million hospital bill.   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.c...

Fr. Dat Hoang (of St. Faustina Parish in Fulshear, Texas) and his incredible story of perseverance and faith, as his family struggles in communist Vietnam, their failed attempt to escape the country, and his amazing journey in refugee camps on the way to the United States.   In The Pews features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of o...

Deacon-in-formation Carlos Hernandez talks about growing up in Venezuela, co-hosting a popular Spanish radio show, his diaconate formation, and the various parish ministries he's involved with at St. Faustina parish.   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 fo...

Rev. Msgr. Chester L. Borski tells us about his 5-plus decades in religious life and what he's learned from a lifetime of service.   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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at...

Sister Symphonie Giao-Huong Ngo of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word tells us about moving to Houston, changing her life plans, and the process of becoming a nun.   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.   CONNEC...

We get to know Katie Villarreal, Youth Ministry Coordinator of St. Faustina parish.    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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.c...

Transitional Deacon Houston Okonma shares his parents’ struggle with his vocation, his relationships with girls, his love of cars, and more.   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 Facebook/Instagram/T...

Father David Michael Moses opens up to us about life as a homeschooler, past girlfriends, his unique seminarian experience and life as a new priest.   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 Facebook/Ins...

Permanent Deacon Rey Croson tells us all about the ups and downs of becoming a Deacon, his life as a father & husband, as well as shaping the culture of the St. Faustina parish (Fulshear, TX).   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 favorit...

Transitional Deacon Joseph White shares his lifelong journey towards priesthood, his experiences in the Vatican and Calcutta, as well as his struggles along the way.   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 u...