Holy Family Cathedral and St. John Catholic Student Center

Pastors of Payne (County)

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The Pastors of Payne (County) is a podcast hosted by Father Brian O’Brien and Father Kerry Wakulich, both Catholic priests in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Listen and laugh along with them as they discuss events of the day along with items of faith. Who knows? You might even learn something!

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Holy Family Cathedral and St. John Catholic Student Center

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Religion

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PastorsofPayne.podbean.com

Latest episode

Oct 3, 2025

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Episodes

“God, Are You Talking To Me?” 07.06.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh talk about hearing and listening to God’s voice versus our personal thoughts and feelings.

“Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist” 31.05.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh conclude the conversation about the do’s and don’ts from receiving Holy Communion to the end of the Mass.

"Should I Be Doing That During Mass?" 24.05.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh continue the conversation about the do’s and don’ts from the Liturgy of the Eucharist to the Sign of Peace.

“What Am I Supposed To Be Doing During Mass?” 17.05.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh continue the conversation about some of the do’s and don’ts of the laity from the entrance hymn to the gospel reading.

“Do’s and Don’ts: Before Mass” 10.05.2024

Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh begin a series about some of the do’s and don’ts of the laity before and during the Holy Mass. This week is all about preparing for Mass.

“The Lost Art Of Seeing True Beauty” 03.05.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh talk about proper leisure, how we are made to contemplate and meditate, and the lost art of seeing true beauty. Resource: “Leisure The Basis of Culture” by Josef Pieper

“Why Dad’s Need To Know Their Catholic Faith” 26.04.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry interviews Clay Furleigh, Director of Campus Ministry, and talk about the role and responsibility of being a father and teaching the Catholic faith to children.

“Life Isn’t All About You” 19.04.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry interviews special guest Hannah about family and friends, the nervousness and joyfulness of becoming a mom, and realizing life isn’t all about you.

“Things Fr. O’Brien Will Miss About Stillwater” 12.04.2024

In Fr. O’Brien’s final episode, he and Fr. Kerry talk about the awesomeness of Stillwater, the great people, and all the things that Fr. O’Brien will miss about living in “Stilly.”

“Fr. O’Brien Has Regrets” 05.04.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the reality of time and its impact on daily life, and Fr. O’Brien shares his regrets.

“How To Help The New Priest” 29.03.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about when priests move to a new assignment, the anticipation of the newly arriving priest, and how to help him adjust.

“Becoming Catholic” 22.03.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the different walks of life of people who find a spiritual home in the Catholic Church and then take a leap of faith to become Catholic.

“We’re Halfway Through Lent. How’s It Going?” 15.03.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about being aware that Lent is half over, why it’s important to be self-aware of how Lent is going, and a reminder to take this time to better your spiritual life. Resource: https://thejosias.com/2023/08/28/on-the-crisis-of-fat-souled-men/

“Father O'Brien's New Parish” 08.03.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about cathedrals and what they are, what the title of “Rector” means, and the recent news of Fr. O’Brien’s move as Rector of the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, OK.

“300 Episodes! A Look Back.” 01.03.2024

WE DID IT! EPISODE 300! In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry reminisce and share some of their favorite episodes. Leave a comment below and tell us which episode was your favorite!

“Karlo Broussard Comes to OSU!” 23.02.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the recent St. John’s Student Center Lenten Parish Mission with Catholic Answers speaker Karlo Broussard. Each night was themed and heavily rooted in Scripture.

“Be The Lobster: Growing Spiritually In Lent” 16.02.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the season of Lent, the time to grow in faith and virtue and shed what keeps you from prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and… being like lobsters?

“What Is A Diocese & Why Does It Matter?” 09.02.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about what a diocese of the Catholic Church is, how it was created, its structure, and why it matters to you and priests.

“Relics & Lent: Are You Ready?” 02.02.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about how we know the start date of Lent every year based on a specific season and moon cycle, relics and why Catholics venerate them, the upcoming Lenten Parish Missions, and the importance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

“Discerning the Diaconate: An Interview With The Ponces” 26.01.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien interviews Rob and Margie Ponce and talks about how God’s providence brought them together through mutual friends, marriage and kids, our walk of faith, and discerning the diaconate for the Diocese of Tulsa.

“Priestly Promises, Not Vows” 19.01.2024

Do you know what a priest promises to the bishop at his ordination? In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the seven priestly promises (not vows) when ordained to the priesthood.

“Fr. O’Brien On The Move” 12.01.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about priestly obedience, sabbaticals, and Fr. O’Brien’s departure from Payne County with a new assignment after his upcoming sabbatical.

“Forming Deacons: An Interview With The Agnew’s” 05.01.2024

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien interviews Rob and Gina Agnew and talks about how they met, their college days at OSU, climbing the corporate ladder, kids, the calling to serve the parish, and now the Church as a deacon.

“Scripture and the Fulfillment of Prophecy” 29.12.2023

Break out your Bibles for this episode! In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the characters and cities of the season of Advent and Christmas, the parallels between the Old and New Testaments, and the fulfillment of prophecy.

“Did Mary Receive the Eucharist?” 22.12.2023

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about going to Holy Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas and discuss the plausibility of Mary receiving the Eucharist at the First Mass.

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