In The Pews

Matthew Thai

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.
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Father Houston Okonma

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/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.com.
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Father Christopher Plant

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 or search for us on your favorite podcast app.
 
CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.com.
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Fr. Ricardo Arriola (part 1)

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 podcast app.
 
CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.com.
If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.)
 
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Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family. 

Pitcher and Marie Allendorph

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 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.com.
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Dodie Choyce

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 us on your favorite podcast app.
 
CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.com.
If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.)
 
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Father Dat Hoang part 2

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.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.com.
If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.)
 
If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST...http://bit.do/ITPAmazon
 
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Antonio Castillo

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.com or search for us on your favorite podcast app.
 
CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.com.
If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.)
 
If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST...http://bit.do/ITPAmazon
 
You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link...https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-in-the-pews
 
Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.

Father Dat Hoang part 1

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 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.com.
If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.)
 
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Carlos Hernandez

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 for us on your favorite podcast app.
 
CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.com.
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Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.
 
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Monsignor Chester Borski

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 @InThePews.Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.com.
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Sister Symphonie Ngo, CCVI

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.
 
CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews.Email us at  inthepewsshow@gmail.com.
If you'd like to HELP our ministry, please be sure to LIKE our videos, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. (This helps the YouTube algorithm prioritize our videos, when making recommendations.)
 
If you'd like to donate to help our production efforts, here's a link to our Amazon WISH LIST...http://bit.do/ITPAmazon
 
You can also add any amount to our equipment fund. Here’s the GOFUND ME link...https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-in-the-pews
 
Thanks for supporting In The Pews! God bless you and your family.