Continuing the Call: A Seminary Dropout's Guide to Discernment

Thomas Lyons talks with Father Sam Kachuba about his journey to the priesthood, his favorite things about being a priest, and the advice from John Paul II that helped him with his discernment.

Fr. Sam Kachuba is a priest for the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT. He hosts two podcasts, The Tangent and Daily Gospel Reflection on Veritas Catholic Network. He is also a mentor with the Catholic Psych Institute.

The Tangent

Daily Gospel Reflection

Catholic Psych Institute

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Thomas Lyons talks with Father Andru O'Brien about his journey to the priesthood and the joy of priestly ministry.

Father Andru O'Brien is a priest of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, currently serving as the Parochial Vicar of St. Mathew and Chaplain at The High School of St. Thomas More in Champaign, IL. Fr. Andru shares what it means to be a priest and the importance of being a joyful witness when promoting vocations.

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Thomas Lyons talks with Sister John Mary Sullivan, FSE to learn about her journey to the religious life and how it impacts her work in marriage and family ministry.

Sister John Mary Sullivan is a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist, a Religious Community centered by the Eucharist, a strong community life and a life-dedication to joyfully serving the needs of the Church. Sister John Mary is passionately dedicated to strengthening marriages and families, which she knows is the foundation of our Church and a healthy society. She is an Associate Director for the Ministries and Outreach office at the Archdiocese of Vancouver.

Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist: https://fsecommunity.org/

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Thomas Lyons talks with Catholic Speakers Pat and Kenna Millea about marriage, family, and discernment.

Pat and Kenna are a husband-and-wife team and co-founders of The Martin Center for Integration. The Martin Center for Integration provides counseling, podcasting, and speaking & training presentations that address mental health and spiritual needs. Their services are tailored to individuals, couples, and organizations that need tools and resources to improve daily functioning and bring peace to their relationships, workplaces, and vocations. Pat is a Speaker, Musician, Leader, and former Parish Minister. Kenna Millea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. They also host a podcast titled This Whole Life

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Thomas Lyons talks with Deacon Ryan Sales about his journey to the Diaconate, tips for discernment, and the joys of discipleship.

Deacon Ryan, known for his arrangement of the "I Thirst For You" chaplet, is a young and engaging permanent deacon. Originally from Cherry Grove, Alberta, Canada, he is currently located in Irving, TX. Deacon Ryan is married to his wife of 19 years, Anna. He has a foster son, daughter, and four granddaughters. Deacon Ryan recently completed a Masters Degree in Divinity. Deacon Ryan transitioned into full time ministry after approximately 25 years in public safety. Deacon Ryan spent the majority of his career in law enforcement, both as an officer on the street and as a chaplain. He has served as a flight instructor in the Canadian Forces, a homicide detective with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and as a ground and medivac paramedic. He is currently the Faith Formation (Men) and Retreats Minister for the University of Dallas. He facilitates 3 retreats per year, provides spiritual direction, serves as the staff advisor to the University of Dallas Men's Society and Jerome Hall, coordinates outreach to students suffering from challenges with chastity, amongst numerous other ministries.

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Thomas Lyons talks with Donald Paul Maddox about his time in seminary discerning the priesthood and his current work as Director of Parish Faith Engagement.

Donald Paul Maddox is the Director of Parish Faith Engagement at St. Lawrence Parish in Fairhope, AL. He is also the Co-Host of Saints in the Parish Podcast, which aims to Invite people into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church through teaching and media. Donald Paul was previously a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Mobile, AL, before discerning that God was calling him to married life. In this conversation, Donald Paul shares tips for men discerning the priesthood and how we can better engage our parish communities.

Saints in the Parish Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SaintsintheParishPodcast

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Thomas Lyons talks with Fr. Michael Niemczak about his journey to the priesthood and his work as the Coordinator of the Propaedeutic stage of seminary formation.

Father Michael Niemczak is a priest of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Coordinator of propaedeutic formation at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon. In this conversation, Fr. Niemczak shares tips for men discerning the priesthood and how an authentically discerned vocation will always lead us to happiness.

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Thomas Lyons talks with Fr. Joseph Moreno about his journey to the priesthood

Fr. Moreno was ordained a priest in May of 2021 and is currently serving as the pastor of St. Jude Thaddeus, Christ the King, and St. Paul. in the Diocese of Fort Worth. He also serves as the chaplain of Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls, a classical high school in the Catholic tradition. Formerly an IT professional, Fr. Moreno received God’s call to the holy priesthood after his wife of 20 years passed away. Fr. Moreno graduated with degrees in Sacred Theology, Divinity, and Pastoral Ministry and an STB from the University of St. Paul in Ottawa. He is a 4th-degree Knight of Columbus and a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

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Thomas Lyons sits down with Austin Habash

Austin Habash is a Former Diocesan Seminarian and Carthusian Monk. Austin is also the founder of two evangelization apostolates, Think Catholic and Sent Evangelization. In this conversation, Austin shares his journey back to the Catholic Church, his time discerning in both the diocesan seminary and the Carthusian monastery, and how that time helped pave the way for his current work of evangelization. 

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Thomas Lyons sits down with Fr. Evan Cummings, C.S.P.

Fr. Evan Cummings is a Paulist priest currently serving as associate pastor of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City and associate director of the Paulist media ministry, Busted Halo. Fr. Evan also has a Twitch channel where he seeks to build community and highlight the deeper meaning often present in video games. In this conversation, Fr. Evan shares information on the founding of the Paulist Fathers and their mission to evangelize through media. Fr. Evan also shares his own journey of discernment to the priesthood and provides tips for those seeking their own vocation.