The Deacon Discernment Playbook

Thor, Chess & Evangelization

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast From Texas to SoCal, from video games to evangelization, and from sarcasm to spiritual growth...Judah “Thor” Asbill’s NET Ministries journey was anything but ordinary. ⚡ On this episode, Judah shares how a simple nudge from mom, a little inspiration from Father Mike Schmitz, and nine months with NET Ministries took him from Texas to Southern California. Between beach days, limited phone time, host homes, and hundreds of chess matches, he discovered healing, friendship, deeper prayer, and maybe a few unexpected life checkmates. ♟️ Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about NET Ministries: https://netusa.org #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #Thor #ThorForTheLord #HolyThor #NETMinistries #MissionaryLife #CatholicYoungAdults #ChessForChrist #GapYear #FatherMikeSchmitz #GodOfThunder #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

Youth Retreat, But Make It Catholic

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast School stress, sports schedules, endless scrolling...summer can still feel loud. But one hour in Adoration and a blank sheet of paper helped spark "Behold: Agnus Dei". ✍️ Ruben Denson shares how scratched-out notes and prayer in the silence of the chapel became a Christ-centered youth retreat designed to help teens unplug from the noise, encounter Christ, and still have an absolute blast doing it. Built around healing, community, prayer, and fun, Behold Agnus Dei is more than just another summer event packed with hype and energy — it’s an intentional invitation to slow down, rest in God, and rediscover that faith and fun were never meant to compete. Less scrolling. More soul-searching. Honestly, that already sounds a little miraculous! 😅 Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about Behold Agnus Dei: https://stannsofcanyon.org/youth-summer-retreat #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #BeholdAgnusDei #CatholicYouth #YouthRetreat #FaithOnFire #AgnusDei #YouthMinistry #SummerRetreat #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

The Totus Tuus Effect

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast From camper to coordinator — and even finding her husband along the way?! 👀 Mallory’s full-circle Totus Tuus journey proves this summer program is more than just games and snacks...it’s faith, friendships, and maybe even future vocations. Totus Tuus is forming future saints, seminarians, and strong Catholic friendships across the Panhandle. Parents, you might want to sign your kids up ASAP...if you thought Vacation Bible School couldn’t change your life, think again. The missionaries are packing their bags, the parishes are getting ready, and the fun is about to begin! 😄 Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about Totus Tuus: https://amarillovocations.org/totustuus #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #TotusTuus #VacationBibleSchool #VBS #CatholicYouth #CatholicSummer #FunWithFaith #YouthMinistry #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

Sold the House, Packed the Truck, Followed God

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Engineering ➡️ Psychology ➡️ Teacher ➡️ Priest?! Talk about a vocational plot twist. He quit the job...sold the house...packed everything into a pickup truck. No big deal, right? Father Ryan Winger’s story takes more turns than a West Texas highway, but every detour led him closer to where God was calling him. He shares how discernment isn’t one big decision...it’s a series of small, faithful “yeses” that slowly reveal God’s plan. From dodging the idea of priesthood to fully embracing it, this episode is packed with humor, honesty, and the kind of persistence only God can pull off. It's a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, God can take your story somewhere incredible. Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about Vocations: https://amarillovocations.org #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #Vocation #Priesthood #ReligiousLife #Discernment #GodsPlan #AnsweringTheCall #Vocations #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

The Deacon Discernment Playbook

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast What does it take to become a deacon? Apparently about 5½ years, 1,200 hours, and a whole lot of grace. Deacon Brian Lewis joins us to break down the journey to the permanent diaconate — vocations, formation, and why the Diocese of Amarillo is fishing for the next class of servant-leaders. Oh!...and making sure your wife signs the paperwork! 😅 Spoiler Alert: the nets are ready...now we just need the fishermen. 🎣 Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about Becoming a Deacon: https://amarillodiocese.org/diaconate #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #BecomeADeacon #Diaconate #PermanentDiaconate #CatholicDeacon #CatholicMinistry #MenOfFaith #ServantLeadership #Vocations #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.