Mercy: God’s Favorite Plot Twist

The Sound of a Century

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast When a mountain climber moves to Amarillo, what wins him over? “Mountains in reverse.” 🏜️ Dr. Greg Onofrio of St. Mary’s Cathedral shares how Palo Duro Canyon helped shape his love for the Diocese of Amarillo, plus the behind-the-scenes story of the Centennial hymn “Gladly I Adore.” From a last-minute “theme song” request to a prayer-filled spark of inspiration, he walks through what it takes to compose for a 100-year celebration. Add in a choir without walls, an orchestra on the arena floor, and a Mass in a hockey arena — and you get a once-in-a-century celebration of faith in sound. 🎶 Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about our Diocese's Centennial Celebration: https://amarillodiocese.org/100years #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #CentennialCelebration #100YearsOfFaith #SacredMusic #CatholicMusic #JoyfulNoise #StMarysAmarillo #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

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.