Finding Faith: Sharing Stories of Encounter and Questions

E37. Natalie Mayfield: Child-like Faith

E35. Christy Winn: Making My Faith My Own

E34. Hunter LeBlanc: Thy Will Be Done

----- If you have questions, need someone to journey with or would be interested in sharing your story please reach out to me at: [email protected]. Make sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the podcast! Facebook: @stmarywhitesvilleya Instagram: @st_mary_ya Twitter: @st_mary_ya

E33. Lauren Johnson: Finding Jesus and Spiritual Motherhood

Lauren Johnson shares her story of finding Jesus at a young age, but falling away during her middle and high school age years.  In the midst of a difficult marriage, Lauren felt drawn back to faith and longed for the peace she knew when she was younger. As she began to search for a church to call home, her (at the time) husband's grandmother offered to take her to a Catholic mass at any parish she chose. The silence, the beauty and the purpose all helped to ease Lauren's heart.  Eventually...

E32. Brandon Coomes: Marian Apparitions and God's Guiding Hand

----- If you have questions, need someone to journey with or would be interested in sharing your story please reach out to me at: [email protected]. Make sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the podcast! Facebook: @stmarywhitesvilleya Instagram: @st_mary_ya Twitter: @st_mary_ya

E31. Kristin Dorth: Becoming A Woman Of God

----- If you have questions, need someone to journey with or would be interested in sharing your story please reach out to me at: [email protected]. Make sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the podcast! Facebook: @stmarywhitesvilleya Instagram: @st_mary_ya Twitter: @st_mary_ya

E30. Aislinn Domantay: From Rules to Relationship

Aislinn Domantay works at a Theology Teacher at Owensboro Catholic Middle School. Her family moved to the US from the Philippines when she was a pre-teen, just beginning to figure out the world. Thankfully, one of the things she chose to hold onto was her Catholic faith. In her soul she knew that faith was important and something she desired to grow in. As a child and even into her teen and early college years, Aislinn was focused on doing things "the right way." She got good grades, didn'...

E30. Aislinn Domantay: From Rules to Relationship

Aislinn Domantay works at a Theology Teacher at Owensboro Catholic Middle School. Her family moved to the US from the Philippines when she was a pre-teen, just beginning to figure out the world. Thankfully, one of the things she chose to hold onto was her Catholic faith. In her soul she knew that faith was important and something she desired to grow in. As a child and even into her teen and early college years, Aislinn was focused on doing things "the right way." She got good grades, didn'...

E29. Doug Payne: Do I Trust Jesus' Plan For My Life?

Doug Payne is a recent graduate from WKU with a degree in Outdoor Recreation.  He shares his story about how he has learned to trust God's plan for his life.  From entering the seminary to trusting God in the small daily things--Doug talks about his process of discernment and how he has learned to lean on God and trust.   ----- If you have questions, need someone to journey with or would be interested in sharing your story please reach out to me at: [email protected].

E28. Andrea Aud: All In His Timing

Andrea Aud is a cheerful employee of Trinity High School who uses her gifts and talents to serve the young people at the school. She shares her experiences of questioning God and whether or not he was real throughout her time in high school. It was on a retreat, Teens Encounter Christ (aka TEC) that she cried out to Him, begging for a sign.  God reveled himself to Andrea on that retreat and helped her see that she was loved unconditionally. Since than, her faith has been bolstered by other...

E28. Andrea Aud: All In His Timing

Andrea Aud is a cheerful employee of Trinity High School who uses her gifts and talents to serve the young people at the school. She shares her experiences of questioning God and whether or not he was real throughout her time in high school. It was on a retreat, Teens Encounter Christ (aka TEC) that she cried out to Him, begging for a sign.  God reveled himself to Andrea on that retreat and helped her see that she was loved unconditionally. Since than, her faith has been bolstered by other...

E27. Clint Campbell: Surrender

Clint Campbell is a father, husband and entrepreneur.   He tells his story of encountering Jesus while on a Koinonia in his college years.  After this experience, Clint began to make some changes in his life. Spending time in the "Classroom of Silence," he would sit at the feet of Jesus.    Fast forward, Clint was a father and husband in a job he couldn't stand but felt he needed to stick with in order to provide for his family. After a conversation with his wife, they determined the best co...

E27. Clint Campbell: Surrender

Clint Campbell is a father, husband and entrepreneur.   He tells his story of encountering Jesus while on a Koinonia in his college years.  After this experience, Clint began to make some changes in his life. Spending time in the "Classroom of Silence," he would sit at the feet of Jesus.    Fast forward, Clint was a father and husband in a job he couldn't stand but felt he needed to stick with in order to provide for his family. After a conversation with his wife, they determined the best co...

E26. Alyssa Magnuson: Hearing the Call

Alyssa Magnuson is newly married and the Pastoral Associate at St Michael's parish in Sebree, KY.   In high school she had to job shadow someone in the profession she was interested in for her future. After shadowing a veterinarian for a day (where she discovered just how bad her cat/dog allergy was), Alyssa went back to the drawing board to discover what it was she was passionate about in life. She knew she loved Spanish class and singing in the choir--but how do you turn that into a prof...

E25. Jesse Horn: Trusting God When It Rains

Jesse Horn, husband, father and farmer talks about how God has shown up at different points in his life and how his faith has evolved over time.  Growing up in the Methodist Church, Jesse had a strong foundation of faith laid by his family. But in college, he fell away from his faith. After receiving a call from his father asking him to come home and help with harvest, Jesse's life plans began to change. Realizing how much he missed his family and farming, he moved back home. It was during t...

E24. Alex Schindler: From Paused to Discipleship

Alex Schindler is a Kentucky girl living outside the Twin Cities in Minnesota. She is an aspiring musician and works in parish ministry.  Alex shares her story of how she left and came back to the Church on two different occasions (once at the beginning of college and once at the end of college).  These "pauses" have helped Alex learn more about her faith and what is important to her about being a follower of Jesus. Discipleship is a journey, one that Alex is walking for herself and alongs...

E24. Alex Schindler: From Paused to Discipleship

Alex Schindler is a Kentucky girl living outside the Twin Cities in Minnesota. She is an aspiring musician and works in parish ministry.  Alex shares her story of how she left and came back to the Church on two different occasions (once at the beginning of college and once at the end of college).  These "pauses" have helped Alex learn more about her faith and what is important to her about being a follower of Jesus. Discipleship is a journey, one that Alex is walking for herself and alongs...

E23. Casey Hamilton: Focusing On What's Important

*Note: I realized when editing that I said "inter-faith" (i.e. Catholic + Jewish) instead of "inter-denominational" (i.e. Catholic + Baptist). My apologies for the word confusion!  Casey Hamilton shares his story of growing in his faith as a young man due to the many questions asked by his (then) girlfriend, Anna. He is Catholic, she is Baptist. They began dating in high school and Anna had a lot of questions about the Catholic Church. Casey sought out the answers to Anna's questions and a...

E22. Kadie Riney: When All Was Lost, Much Was Restored

Kadie Riney is a stay home mom to three beautiful littles. She shares with us how she came to encounter Jesus in the profoundly generous response from her community after the worst day of her life--the day she lost her home in a housefire. Kadie was home with her three young children when she noticed black smoke coming from the office after she had attempted to use the treadmill. She didn't think much of it,  but gathered her children and went outside only to realize the fire was beyond her ...

E21. Amanda Payne: "Be Still" and "Be Not Afraid"

Amanda Payne shares her story of finding faith and the lesson's she has been taught throughout her journey. After a triad of tragedy struck her life in late high school-early college, Amanda was left feeling anxious and scared for her family and the future. But her faith, the lessons she was taught by her parents and time have helped her come to an understanding about who God is and why she may never know "why." Amanda shares how the foundation laid by her parents has helped her to overcom...

E20. Jessy's Story: The Rose Beneath the Glass

Jessy Bennett is a wife, mother, the host of this podcast and the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at St Mary of the Woods in Whitesville.   She shares he story about struggling with being vulnerable and the lessons she has learned over the years. While she is by no means perfect, each day Jessy strives to live her life with a heart that is open to Jesus and those around her. ----- If you have questions, need someone to journey with or would be interested in sharing your story p...

E20. Jessy Bennett: The Rose Beneath the Glass

Jessy Bennett is a wife, mother, the host of this podcast and the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at St Mary of the Woods in Whitesville.   She shares he story about struggling with being vulnerable and the lessons she has learned over the years. While she is by no means perfect, each day Jessy strives to live her life with a heart that is open to Jesus and those around her. ----- If you have questions, need someone to journey with or would be interested in sharing your story p...

E20. Jessy Bennett: The Rose Beneath the Glass

Jessy Bennett is a wife, mother, the host of this podcast and the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at St Mary of the Woods in Whitesville.   She shares he story about struggling with being vulnerable and the lessons she has learned over the years. While she is by no means perfect, each day Jessy strives to live her life with a heart that is open to Jesus and those around her. ----- If you have questions, need someone to journey with or would be interested in sharing your story p...

E19. Jason's Story: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Jason Rigsby is a convert to the Catholic faith and married to Laura Rigby (also interviewed on the podcast). After two divorces and a failed attempt to gain an annulment, Jason wasn't sure he would be able to continue practicing his newly found Catholic faith. But after meeting Laura, he knew he had finally met the woman he would share the rest of his life with.  Jason tells us about the journey of his faith coming alive in the Catholic Church along with the struggles that came with obtai...

E19. Jason Rigby: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Jason Rigsby is a convert to the Catholic faith and married to Laura Rigby (also interviewed on the podcast). After two divorces and a failed attempt to gain an annulment, Jason wasn't sure he would be able to continue practicing his newly found Catholic faith. But after meeting Laura, he knew he had finally met the woman he would share the rest of his life with.  Jason tells us about the journey of his faith coming alive in the Catholic Church along with the struggles that came with obtai...

E18. Matt Knight: Two-Faced

Matt Knight is a husband, father of two and the Director of Youth Ministry at St Pius X Catholic Church in Owensboro, KY. He has a passion for serving others through mission trips and often encounters Jesus through worship and music. Matt talks about how he encountered Jesus through the youth ministry program at his parish, Holy Name of Jesus in Henderson, during his time there in high school. After hearing a talk from his youth minister on the importance of Christian's living authenticall...

Matt's Story: Two-Faced

E18. Matt's Story: Two-Faced

Matt Knight is a husband, father of two and the Director of Youth Ministry at St Pius X Catholic Church in Owensboro, KY. He has a passion for serving others through mission trips and often encounters Jesus through worship and music. Matt talks about how he encountered Jesus through the youth ministry program at his parish, Holy Name of Jesus in Henderson, during his time there in high school. After hearing a talk from his youth minister on the importance of Christian's living authenticall...

E18. Matt Knight: Two-Faced

Matt Knight is a husband, father of two and the Director of Youth Ministry at St Pius X Catholic Church in Owensboro, KY. He has a passion for serving others through mission trips and often encounters Jesus through worship and music. Matt talks about how he encountered Jesus through the youth ministry program at his parish, Holy Name of Jesus in Henderson, during his time there in high school. After hearing a talk from his youth minister on the importance of Christian's living authenticall...

Bonus: Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Poorly

Anything worth doing, is worth doing poorly. Today I'm sharing some personal reflections that I have recently stumbled through.  I hope these words encourage and uplift you, even in the midst of these uncertain days. Have a blessed Thanksgiving! Stay safe, eat well and enjoy some time with your family. A new episode will be posted next week. As always, thank you for listening. If you need someone to journey with, would like to tell your story or have any other questions or comments, pl...

Finding Faith: Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Poorly

Anything worth doing, is worth doing poorly. Today I'm sharing some personal reflections that I have recently stumbled through.  I hope these words encourage and uplift you, even in the midst of these uncertain days. Have a blessed Thanksgiving! Stay safe, eat well and enjoy some time with your family. A new episode will be posted next week. As always, thank you for listening. If you need someone to journey with, would like to tell your story or have any other questions or comments, pl...

E17. Jose Solorza: Passed Down From Generation to Generation

Jose Solorza is originally from El Paso, TX. His family moved to Henderson, KY for his fathers job when he was just a young boy. Jose talks about the challenges his family faced when moving, and the part his family played in helping to establish the Hispanic community at Holy Name in Henderson. Jose shares how his faith journey began generations ago in Chihuahua, Mexico with the story of Padre Pedro de Jesús Maldonado Lucero and his great-grandfather. He recounts the amazing story of the ma...

E19. Jose's Story:

E19. Jose's Story: Passed Down From Generation to Generation

E17. Jose's Story: Passed Down From Generation to Generation

E16. Sammy Jo Mills: Finding Jesus In the Quiet Moments

Sammy Jo Mills is a wife, mother of three and works part time as a nurse at the hospital. Sammy Jo shares how she grew up in a Catholic environment but was shy about asking questions. She prefers quiet one-on-one time with God over round table talk about him in groups of people. In high school she admits to being a heavy partier, but by college she realized she needed to slow down if for no other reason than to pass nursing school. She began to encounter Jesus in the quiet of holy hours wh...

E18. Sammy Jo's Story: Finding Jesus In the Quiet Moments

E16. Sammy Jo's Story: Finding Jesus In the Quiet Moments

E15. Charlie Hardesty: Being Called Forth From Loneliness Into Life

Charlie Hardesty is the Owensboro Diocesan's Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry. He shares the story of how he encountered Jesus through an experience with loneliness. Charlie loves people and is an extrovert. His sophomore year of high school when his friends began to drink and enter the party scene, he became the voice that encouraged more innocent types of fun. This quickly led to him being left out and cut off from his friends. He was invited to attend a retreat and it was the...

E15. Charlie Hardesty: Called Forth From Loneliness Into Life

Charlie Hardesty is the Owensboro Diocesan's Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry. He shares the story of how he encountered Jesus through an experience with loneliness. Charlie loves people and is an extrovert. His sophomore year of high school when his friends began to drink and enter the party scene, he became the voice that encouraged more innocent types of fun. This quickly led to him being left out and cut off from his friends. He was invited to attend a retreat and it was the...

E17. Charlie's Story: Being Called Forth From Loneliness Into Life

E15. Charlie's Story: Being Called Forth From Loneliness Into Life

E15. Charlie Hardesty: Called Forth From Loneliness Into Life

Charlie Hardesty is the Owensboro Diocesan's Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry. He shares the story of how he encountered Jesus through an experience with loneliness. Charlie loves people and is an extrovert. His sophomore year of high school when his friends began to drink and enter the party scene, he became the voice that encouraged more innocent types of fun. This quickly led to him being left out and cut off from his friends. He was invited to attend a retreat and it was the...

E16. Laura's Story:

E14. Laura Rigsby: Quarterhorse Competitions and a Road Trip to the Alamo

Laura Rigsby grew up in the Baptist faith. Her dad was a preacher who eventually started his own traveling cowboy church that provided Sunday services to families who were attending Horse Competitions on the weekends. When Laura was interning in Texas, she was in the beginning stages of a relationship with a man from KY who was a convert to Catholicism. On a road-trip to see the Alamo, Laura asked him questions about the Catholic faith and what is was like to attend a Catholic mass. After ...

E14. Laura's Story: Quarterhorse Competitions and a Road Trip to the Alamo

E16. Laura's Story: Quarterhorse Competitions and a Road Trip to the Alamo

E15. Travis' Story: Finding God at the Public Library

E13. Travis Roby: Finding God at the Public Library

Travis Roby has been a life-long member at St Mary of the Woods Parish.  He began working lawn care when he was just a kid and decided that one day he wanted to own his own lawn care business. After he graduated high school, he began to get a little more serious about life and decided to do some research into business management. During the winter, when things weren't as busy in lawn care he went to the public library to get some books to read. While there, he felt drawn to the section on ...

E13. Travis' Story: Finding God at the Public Library