The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

Our podcast network is expanding... With months of planning and preparation, we have some exciting news to share with the Diocese of Amarillo community! Dropping Monday, September 8, 2025, "Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle" will give you biblical reflections with practical application for your lives. And dropping in January 2026, "The Introverted Apostle" will tackle the struggles intro...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Not all heroes wear aprons, but Glenn Backus might. He quit international travel and corporate life to kale it at the Market on Tierra Blanca — because nothing says retirement like building a "food pantry" from the ground up! After selling his business, Glenn answered a higher calling that led to the only food pantry in Randall County. Join us for a fun-filled...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast She almost canceled the delivery — now she’s throwing baby showers for hundreds. 🍼👶 Monica Sullivan shares how an unexpected hug, a powerful prayer, and a whole lot of love led her from a crisis pregnancy to founding Joseph’s Project, now serving 3,000+ families in the Texas Panhandle who are choosing life, love, and a brighter future. One “Yes” CAN change ev...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast She searched every church, played every stage, asked every question...until a nun at the post office changed everything. 🎶📬 Hear how Sister Elizabeth Ann’s journey from Protestant praise to Catholic vows proves God shows up — even when you don’t have a package to mail. Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about Prayer Town:...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast From the hills of Tanzania to the plains of Amarillo, Father Avitus Siriwa has followed God's call across borders, languages, and climates (he still hasn’t forgiven Pennsylvania for the snow). Now, 25 years after saying “yes” to the priesthood, he's sharing stories that are as moving as they are mileage-heavy. Join us for lucky Episode 013 as Fr. Avitus reflect...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast From grading papers to growing disciples, Kerry Acker — former English teacher turned DRE at St. Thomas the Apostle parish — shares her leap of faith, her dad’s epic unicycle library legacy, and the beautiful chaos of raising four kids and raising up the next generation of Catholics. Plus, she invites all parishes to a wonderful OCIA workshop opportunity that y...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Join us as we dive deep with Navy vet–turned–Knights of Columbus Diocesan Deputy, Joe LaFuente, whose story spans 43 countries, 6+ languages, and enough awards to sink a battleship. Whether riding submarines or riding high with State honors, Joe proves that real men don’t just serve — they Knight! It’s faith, service, and a side of sailor stories on this week's...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Retirement? Nah. God had other plans. Meet Kim Lackey and Craig Logan — two principals who thought they were done with school...until God called them to trade retirement plans for lesson plans. Kim Lackey swapped whistle-blowing for soul-growing and is "all-in" (and not just in poker), while Craig Logan went from high school dropout to walking the stage decades...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Meet Deacon Darryl Dixon — former Hastings legend turned holy hustler — who’s taking Kolbe Prison Ministry by storm in Amarillo. From corporate office cubicles to cell-block sermons, this deacon’s journey is as Texan as a tumbleweed in a tornado. Come for the Garth Brooks name drop, stay for the heartstring-tugging stories from behind bars. Yeehaw and amen! Sha...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast We’re keeping it Serra-real in this episode with Muff London Bichsel...president of the Serra Club of Amarillo (not to be confused with hiking and hugging trees). Muff shares how she went from “Little Miss Muffet” to leading a club that’s MASS-ively committed to supporting vocations. From road trip rosaries to pew politics, it’s a holy blend of heart, humor, an...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast We’re teeing up another faith-filled episode of "The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast"! ⛪⛳ Join St. Joseph’s principal Angi Seidenberger and alum-turned-supermom Jordan Herrera as we putt our way through Catholic education, family life, and a golf fundraiser that’s well above par. Plus, hear how a chainsaw mishap turned into an unexpected lesson in faith—talk...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Join Theresa & Duane Grove as they share their soul-stirring journey from the "Mile High City" to a higher calling in Amarillo. After years in the corporate grind, they’re now all about divine design — consecrating themselves and their home to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and finding spiritual peace deep in the heart of Texas. And with the passionate guidance...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast In this episode of the WTC: The Podcast, we're casting a wide net and reeling in some powerful topics! Sister Maria Elena Ferrer hooks us with details about the upcoming Faith Formation courses, the Rite of Election, and the beauty of witnessing adults getting confirmed. Whether you're a seasoned fisherman or just getting your feet wet, there's something to cat...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast College students, a priest, fundraisers, and fast cars... what do they all have in common? Father Alvin Tshuma is behind the wheel this week on CAPN, taking us for a ride through the WT Catholic Student Center's biggest fundraiser of the year. So, slip into your best formal wear, hop in your Aston Martin, and race toward St. Valentine's Day on this exciting epi...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Not all of our favorite football teams can bring home the win, but Catholic Charities sure can! 🏆 Jeff Gulde from Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle joins CAPN to share how they’re tackling tough challenges and scoring big for our community. Want to know how YOU can get in the game? Tune in and pick your play — there’s a way for everyone to help! Share,...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast With Episode 001 behind us, you are now stuck with us! Episode 002 welcomes Adrian Johnson, Diocese of Amarillo's Director of Family Life, who shares about important family life retreats and events you don't wanna miss. Grab your headphones and your walking shoes...we’re marching for life, but you’re marching up to the fridge — grab some snacks and listen in! S...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Happy 2025! It’s official...Episode 001 of “The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast” is finally here! Father Tony Neusch joins us for this inaugural episode with some exciting happenings at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Throw on your powder blue tux and ruffled dress and tune in for our first dance with CAPN! AND for an extended interview with Father Tony, listen to our a...

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! Another BETA of "The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast" for you on the Carlo Acutis Podcast Network! And this is before our first OFFICIAL episode drops on January 3, 2025! Today we get to visit with one of our fantastic seminarians, Ben Seago, and hear about his semester at Saint Meinrad Seminary in Indiana, as well as his story of...

How lucky can one get?! We have another BONUS episode of "The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast" for you on the Carlo Acutis Podcast Network! And this one is all about the future of our church...our youth! Father Shane Wieck and Angela Asbill join our host Chris Albracht to talk about an upcoming opportunity for faith development and Christian fellowship for the teens in your life, here on CAPN. Fo...

We were so honored by the positive response to our CAP’N announcement that we decided to GIVE THANKS by dropping a “BETA” podcast episode of the West Texas Catholic Podcast this week! Gobble that turkey, enjoy some pie, and wash it down with Chris Albracht sharing the happenings of the Diocese of Amarillo on "Episode 0" of the WTC Podcast.

With months of planning and preparation, we have some exciting news to share with the Diocese of Amarillo community! Welcome the Saint Carlo Acutis Podcast Network, or CAPN for short. CAPN is your source for all things Catholic in the Texas panhandle. Looking for information, inspiration, or signs of God's love for us? CAPN has you covered!