View from the Pew

On this week's episode find out the best parenting style that best encourages children will continue to practice their faith. And find out where Deacon Scott and Brenda measure up.

On this week's episode find out Deacon's Scott solution to raking leaves, Brenda talks with the organizer of a new ministry for Autistic Young Adults, and how our differences are meant to help us become the person God intends.

This week find out why Deacon Scott misses kid movies, how you can speak to be heard, and the synodal process.

On this week's episode find out why Deacon Scott is excited about a home improvement project, why women look forward to sharing crafting tools, and why our expectations of God limits his ability to work in our lives. Today's Guest Christy Wilkens. Awakening at Lourdes .

On this weeks episode, learn why Deacon Scott is putting in a little sweat equity, how can you have an Amazing Parish, and why you should be a parish and school family. Learn more about The Amazing Parish movement .

On this week's episode find out why Scott can add the title "Tree Doctor" to his resume, Brenda has been deleting apps from her cell phone, and guest this week share the life of Pier Giorgio Frassati. Information on today's guest can be found at Frassati USA

On this weeks episode find out what Deacon Scott has gained since the kids have gone back to school and why you need to choose conversion everyday. Our good friend Dina Marie Hale is our guest this week. Find out more about Dina Marie on her webpage

On this weeks episode find out how Scott's Guardian Angel protected him from a grave error and how rest can get you through a spiritual desert. Today's guest Sonja Corbitt.

This week find out the thing that keeps Deacon Scott from printing his homilies, who is the greatest teacher of all time, and the link between burnout and expectation.

On this weeks episode Deacon Scott and Brenda share about the loss of a friend and how the Transfiguration of the Lord is a call to be transformed in our own lives. Guest today is Fr. Tim Mockaitis from Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Salem.

On this weeks episode find out who is coming to visit, how God's mercy can be found in your darkest days, and why we are all called to be people of love and action. Find out more about author Mary Pezzulo's new book, "Stumbling Into Grace: How We Meet God in Tiny Works of Mercy" at the Ave Maria Press website .

Deacon Scott and Brenda enjoy the company of their daughter, Alyssa, on this week's episode. And find out how they would convince her to eat when she was little.

Deacon Scott and Brenda are back from their vacation. Find out what are the things that tie a community together and how the best conversations can happen when you are just having a catch in the backyard. Today's guest is Deacon Eric Paige from the Archdiocese of Seattle Office of Marriage and Family Life.

On this weeks episode find out why Scott could be a professional mover, Brenda needs to find some patience, and what does the Real Presence in the Eucharist mean.

This week Deacon Scott and Brenda talk about Pope Francis' advice for Deacons and family vacations. Listen to more episodes of View from the Pew at Mater Dei's website .

This week Deacon Scott and Brenda talk about their first cars and the role of fathers in the lives of their children.

This week Deacon Scott and Brenda celebrate graduation and how miracles happen every day.

On this week’s episode, find out why Deacon Scott is ready for him and Brenda to be Empty Nesters.

This week find out why the kids won’t answer Scott’s phone calls, the connection between our son and Pope Saint JPII, and why Brenda is a genius.

Find out why Deacon Scott is not allowed to go shopping, how many ways are there to pray, and why is Brenda stuck in one form of prayer.

This week find out why Brenda’s ideas are not always bad, how radio can keep up in the Digital Age, and how to be faithful at work. Brenda and Scott are joined by Sarah Kuenzi, President of the Portland Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals .

This week Deacon Scott and Brenda celebrate their Wedding Anniversary and talk finances.

This week Deacon Scott and Brenda talk about St. Joseph, grandfathers, and why it's so hard raising ladies and men.

This week Deacon Scott and Brenda commemorate one year of Covid-19, Rules of Engagement, and why Scott won’t be “Friends” with Brenda on Facebook.

This week Deacon Scott and Brenda talk dusting under the vinyl records, Divine Mercy, and why NOW is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.