The Last Pew

Today Kendell and Lori dive into the third week of Advent. During this week we light the pink candle to symbolize our JOY. This candle is the Shepherd’s candle, representing the joy of the shepherds at the birth of Christ and the joy we all share in anticipation of His return. The Last Pew (official podcast) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagra...

In this second week of Advent, we light the second purple candle, the Bethlehem candle, which symbolizes peace and preparation. This week we reflect on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, and the peace that Mary proclaimed in her yes to the Lord.  The Last Pew Podcast (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Fol...

Welcome to our special Advent series, Virtues on Fire . This week Kendell and Lori discuss the virtue of Hope, represented by the first candle on the Advent wreath, also called the Prophecy candle. We recall the Old Testament prophecies and the hope that the prophesied Messiah brings to the world.   The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church The Last Pew (official site) F...

We're serving up a shorter episode this Thanksgiving week, but hopefully it's just enough to get you through the holidays.  With all the family gatherings gearing up tensions can run high and to-do lists can run away with us. Take a moment to be grateful - for every little thing in your life.  The Last Pew official site St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Litany of Gratitude The Last...

We have our FIRST EVER special guest on the podcast today.  Msgr. Rothell Price, pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, joins Kendell and Lori today to explain what virtues are and how we can cultivate them in our lives. (Hint: It's not hard; it just takes practice!) This episode is the precursor to our special Advent Series, Virtues on Fire . Each week of Advent we will unpack the virtues repres...

No matter the ages of our children, parenting is one tough gig. Today Kendell and Lori discuss the challenges and blessings of guiding these precious souls on the journey to Heaven.  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. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cath...

Deciding what is important and then making enough time for it is not always easy.  This week Kendell and Lori offer some ideas to help you balance prayer with the rest of your busy schedule, making sure that most important conversation with God each day is one of the big rocks in your jar! The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Pocket Guide to Prayer The Last Pew (official si...

It's our 13th episode, but don't be scared! Today Kendell and Lori reflect on how we respond to the Lord - do we give Him the "no" of the Enemy and the fallen angels, or do we give Him the "yes" of the saints? Join us as we prepare not for Halloween, but for All Saints Day! The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church New Orleans Second Lines explained...

This week Kendell and Lori are at battle with the principalities and powers, and discovering how to fight the good fight. Join along as they tape up their fists and get battle ready! The Last Pew Podcast 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. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Kendell and Lori explore the fundamental attribution error as they dive into the judgiest of all topics... sin.  How do we combat our own tendency to judge (and misjudge) others?  The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Spiritual Survival in the Modern World by Dr. Andrew Swafford The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Po...

Today’s episode is all about grace, particularly the grace that we can give to others because we have already received it from the Father.  The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Litany of Humility The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Forgiveness is tough - tough to give, and often tough to receive. In today's episode Kendell and Lori unpack the power of forgiveness and encourage you to let go of whatever is holding you back from true peace.  The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish St. Maria Goretti Prayers of and for forgiveness Treasury of Novenas by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. The Last Pew (offi...

In today’s bonus episode we are all about genius! Working Genius, that is. Kendell and Lori share the joy and benefit our parish staff has received through the Working Genius Assessment and encourage others to utilize this tool at home and the office.  The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Working Genius (official site)  Working Genius Podcast: the best episodes to get you st...

Today's episode is about the dry spells and the challenges we face that tempt us to believe God no longer cares about us. This, of course, is false - God always cares for us and loves us, even through the valleys of our days. This episode has met with many challenges and even has some weird noises that weren't there when we recorded (the lawn mower outside the window is legit. ;) We pray...

News Flash: We don’t have to do it ALL!  In today’s episode Kendell and Lori reflect on a quote from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: “Do what you can, and God will do the rest.”    The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Reflections with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth...

Join Kendell and Lori as they unpack the topic of Surrendering it all to God…the joys, the frustrations, the work, the play.  Hear how the experience of deliberately surrendering everything can bring peace to every aspect of your life.    The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Tips for a Deeper Surrender : The Surrender Novena Litany of Humility Sarah Swafford The Last Pew (of...

In this first lagniappe episode, Kendell and Lori share how The Last Pew came into being and why they feel compelled to share the love of God in this particular way. The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Want More Joy in Your Career? Pat Lencioni on the Chris Stefanick Show Working Genius Assessment site Steubenville Conferences University of Mary Parish Management a...

In this third episode Kendell and Lori explore what it means to receive and give unconditional love, and what it means that God loves us unconditionally.  The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Kendell and Lori explore the idea of waiting upon the Lord –what that might mean and how it looks in both an ordinary day and extraordinary circumstances.  p.s. We incorrectly gave credit to Fr. Mike Schmitz for writing the Pocket Guide to Adoration. Fr. Josh Johnson of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is, in fact, the author of this fantastic resource. Check it out on Ascension Press or Amazon (link to...

Kendell and Lori share their concept of our spiritual kitchen sinks and our efforts to keep them clean and filled with the things of Christ.  Links: The Last Pew  (official site) The Chosen Working Genius The Last Pew (official site) Follow us on Instagram! @thelastpewpod Follow us on Facebook: The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church