Episodes

  • Our biggest fan shares her faith journey | Catholic Views
    Jul 3 2025

    Is Marie Weller our biggest fan or our own personal stalker? She would say “Fan, yes! Stalker, no!” You might be Marie’s biggest fan after hearing about her faith journey and how she’s out there sharing Jesus with other young people in her life. Be inspired by her joy and bubbly personality!

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    28 mins
  • Fr. Gerald Thornton’s path to the priesthood | Catholic Views
    Jun 26 2025

    Fr. Gerald Thornton is in the hotseat! Get to know our newest priest: How did he get his call? What is he most excited about? What would he tell a young man interested in becoming a priest? Join us to hear all about Fr. Thornton!

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    28 mins
  • Prayer and knowledge lead Ian Carter back to the Church
    Jun 19 2025

    Ian Carter was a regular Catholic, then he went to college and set his faith aside. What brought him back? His future wife! Join us to find out how he got both the girl and a restored Catholic faith that has brought him all the way to leading the OCIA program at the cathedral. Ian grew closer to Jesus by spending time in prayer getting to know his Savior. Don’t miss it!

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    28 mins
  • Growing together in faith and conversion
    Jun 12 2025

    Ever wondered what it’s like to sponsor a stranger in the OCIA program? Join us to hear the conversion story of Connie Bitner and how her sponsor, Ruth Bordewyk, walked with her as she made her way into the Church. From strangers to close friends, these two women opened their hearts to God and to each other to grow in their Catholic faith.

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    28 mins
  • Why it’s okay to try to save the child in the Georgia case
    Jun 5 2025

    The case in Georgia of a pregnant woman who suffered brain death has stirred up a lot of emotion and rightly many questions about the ethics of the situation. Who better to wade into this topic than Fr. Tad Pacholczyk? As senior ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, Fr. Tad walks through what’s happening and why it matters, especially from a Catholic perspective. An episode not to miss!

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    28 mins
  • Taking the leap from Buddhism to the Catholic Church
    May 29 2025

    How does a Buddhist become a Catholic? The honesty of children! Kathy Starks made her way slowly to the Church through her husband and children. Join us to hear her story and be inspired by her openness to hear God’s voice.

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    28 mins
  • Fr. Cesar Valencia’s call to the priesthood
    May 23 2025

    Fr. Cesar Valencia, pastor for the parishes in Mitchell, joins us to tell us how he got his call to the priesthood. Even though he comes from Peru, he faced many of the same challenges our young men face here. But God calls anyway! Find out how he got his call and how he ended up in South Dakota.

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    28 mins
  • Finding the light of faith in the Church
    May 15 2025

    How do you find your way back to faith when you are disillusioned by your past experiences? An open heart sure helps! Schuyler Walchek joins Catholic Views to tell his story of finding his way into the Catholic Church.

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    28 mins