Salted Carmel Podcast

Long-time parishioner Bonnie Simandle joined JoDee and our guest co-host, Tom Ponchak, to share her path towards Christ. At an early age, she learned quickly how much Jesus loved her in Sunday School but was an Evangelical. Then Jesus slowly led her to the Catholic faith while testing her in the desert and placing the right people in her life. She is an amazing example of choosing faith instead of fear. 

Have you been living in fear or trusting in Jesus?

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Ponchak to go through her journey from disbelief, to tirelessly volunteering for ministries, to finally just being present with the Lord. She has the heart to evangelize and to spread Jesus' love to everyone. She has her own blog and videos to help lead others to Christ now! Check out the links below.

Blog: beautifulthorns.com

YouTube Channel: bit.ly/purpleyak 

Purple Yak Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/917765055405299/?ref=share

Purdue Senior and former Guerin Catholic Student, Will Young, joined us this week. He shares how Jesus slowly drew him closer to himself through his community, family, and experiences at Mass. 

Have you been praying the Mass well recently? Or just going through the motions?

Our guest this week has been known for her serving heart and spirit of hospitality. Maria joins us to discuss how Jesus pursued her throughout her life. Through her children and friendships, Jesus continues to lead and draw her closer to Himself!

Who in your life has brought you closer to God? Have you talked to them in a while?

Growing up, Jeff lived a secular life until he met his wife, Shari. He is no stranger to tragedy and bad days but still boasts his life's motto, "Nothing bad has ever happened to me." Listen to Jeff's story to see how he embodies being grateful, no matter what!

Have you been grateful for your struggles recently? Do you trust that Jesus can positively use them?

Nancy joined us to discuss how Jesus has constantly been walking with her and upholding her throughout her many ups and downs! She speaks about the major role forgiveness has played in her life and how she has needed to forgive others.

Do you have anyone that you still need to forgive? Pray about it this week! 

Our summer seminarian Dcn. Thornton discusses his conversion experience and how attractive the Church is. He explains beautifully how the solution to the lack of meaning in modern culture is found in the living, breathing organism called the Catholic Church.

Dr. Elliot Bedford joined us this week to discuss his life with Christ and give amazing advice. He explains how his desire to intellectually discuss God with others and his wife were pivotal in making him a man of God.

When is the last time you said "yes" to Jesus?

Rebecca joins us this week to describe the amazing journey Jesus led her on. She describes her early love of prayer and almost having an instinctual mission of sharing her faith!

Laila joins us to describe her conversion experience through the Guerin Catholic community. Her foundation led her parents to their own conversions and helped when she attended a Protestant college! Check out her blog at livingbeloved.com.

Have you shared your faith life with a friend recently?