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S2 | E14 Nick and Lexi: He Wanted a Date. She Wanted Doctrine.
In this episode of Holy Banter, Christina and Andrea sit down with newlyweds Nick and Lexi Krier to explore their remarkable faith journeys and what led them to become...
S2 | E13 Wrestling with God: Father Jacob Miller's Journey to the Priesthood
Christina Steele and Andrea Simpson sit down with Father Jacob Miller just days before his ordination to the priesthood. Father Jacob shares his inspiring journey from...
S2 | E12 Jenny Bryans: How Mary Became My Greatest Ally During Life’s Joys and Challenges
Join us as Jenny Bryans shares her inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and community. Discover how moving across countries, caring for a sibling with disabilities,...
S2 | E11 Kristi Powers: Ordinary God Moments and Spiritual Warfare
Join Christina Steele and Andrea Simpson as they chat with Kristi Powers, director of youth ministry at St. Alphonsus, about her faith journey, ministry, and balancing...
S2 | E10 Clinton Bohm: From Hawaiian Rolls to Holy Revelations: Faith's Unexpected Journey Through COVID
This podcast explores the profound impact of COVID-19 on Clinton Bohm's faith journey, revealing the deep significance of the Eucharist and strengthening family bonds....
S2 | E9 Brenda and Daryl: From Childhood Friends to a Life Built in Community
Most of us underestimate the transformative power of community in deepening faith. Daryl and Brenda's story reveals how authentic relationships—built on faith, vulnera...
S2 | E8 Logan and Lauren's Journey: Faith, Love, and the Long Road
Logan and Lauren Gauker’s story of discovering their vocations, faith and each other is a journey of purpose, prayer and perseverance that will inspire anyone wrestlin...
S2 | E7 Anne Jones: Trusting God in the Midst of Grief
In this deeply moving episode, Anne Jones shares her powerful journey through unimaginable loss—including the deaths of her sister, mother, husband, and daughter—and h...
S2| E6 Faith, Family, and Resilience: Jeff Franciskovich's Journey
Jeff Franciskovich’s journey from heartbreak to hope is a powerful testament to resilience and divine mercy. After enduring a devastating divorce, Jeff found himself i...
S2| E5 Living Fully Alive: Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio's Transformation From Professional Rocker to Joy-Filled Disciple!
Andrea and Christina have a conversation with Marcellino D'Ambrosio, also known as Dr. Italy, about his journey from secular musician to passionate evangelist. He reve...
S2 | E4 Finding Faith in Community: Dan Nield on Community, Tithing and Evangelization
Husband and father Dan Nield shares how he discovered his calling to help others reach heaven through the unique gifts God gave him. He opens up about the transformati...
S2 | E3 The Long Road Home: Mary Stall's Story of Returning to the Faith
St. Alphonsus parishioner Mary Stall, part of the first class of women admitted to the University of Notre Dame, shares the story of her return to the Catholic Church ...
S2 | E2 Invited In: Fr. Tyler Kreipke on Conversion and Vocation
In a world filled with distractions and uncertainties, the journey of faith can often be complex and deeply personal. In this episode of Holy Banter, Father Tyler Krei...
S2 | E1 “I Just Wanted to Know God”: Kim Marks' Journey of Faith
Kim Marks shares her deeply personal journey of faith—from growing up Catholic to encountering God in a more intimate, life-changing way through daily Mass, Scripture,...
S1 | E18 Holy Banter Turns the Page: Honoring the Past, Welcoming the Future
In this special episode of Holy Banter, we reflect with gratitude on our journey, with co-host Annie Sweeney sharing her final moments on the podcast. The conversation...
S1 | E17 Grief, Grace, and Coming Home to the Church: Matt and Colleen's Story
Matt and Colleen Deryckere share the heartbreaking story of their firstborn son Ryan, whose short life changed everything. From an emergency delivery and time in the N...
S1 | E16 In the Quiet: On Retreat with Fr. David Huemmer
Fresh from hours of silence, Annie and Christina talk with Fr. Huemmer about discerning God’s voice, the beauty of Ignatian spirituality, and how retreats shape a deep...
S1| E15 Soul Sisters — Friendship, Faith and the Joy of Community
Three longtime friends from St. Alphonsus—Penny Edmondson, Carol Pata, and Barbara Carpentier—sit down with Christina and Annie to share how faith and friendship have ...
S1 | E14 Preparing for Forever: Abby and Dexter's Story
In this heartfelt episode of Holy Banter, Abby and Dexter share a moving story of faith, honest communication, joyful engagement, and the profound reality of love afte...
S1 | E13 Faith, Friendship & 57 Years of Love: A cozy conversation with Mike and Aggie Weber
From their Youngstown courtship to a lifetime of serving others, these loving grandparents show how small, steady practices—prayer, presence, and humor—carry a marriag...