The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

Your parish has news. Your diocese has news. Your inbox has...probably too much news. 😂 Lost in the pasture of parish announcements? 🐑

What if your parish could reach you exactly where you already are? Hunter Leonard of Flocknote joins The WTC to show us how to find your way back to the flock — and stay connected to your parish, the Diocese of Amarillo, ministries, events, and everything else happening around the diocese. And yes, we finally show you how to get on Flocknote without needing to call somebody's nephew who “knows computers.”

The Diocese of Amarillo has been using Flocknote since 2011, making us their very first diocesan partner! Want to know when the new bishop finally arrives? 👀 You don't need another app. You don't need another password. You don't need a degree in astrophysics. 😂

🐑📱 Just text AMARILLO to 84576 and you're on your way!

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Learn more about Flocknote: https://amarillodiocese.org/flocknote

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The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

First Judah. Now Jacob. Apparently, the Asbill family has discovered NET...and they’re getting caught! 😂 After leaving the state track meet with a silver medal, Jacob Asbill is now running a different kind of race, running in his brother Judah’s footsteps as a NET missionary. From Canyon High School to Catholic evangelization, Jacob joins us to talk about his conversion to Catholicism, his calling, and why he’s ready to run toward something bigger for Christ. 🏃‍♂️🥈✝️

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Learn more about NET Ministries: https://netusa.org

Donate to Jacob's Mission Fund: https://give.netusa.org/JacobAsbillMissionFund

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The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

The Centennial Mass is over. Joyce Knight can finally rest. Well...until we get a new bishop. 😬 After eight months of planning, venue changes, countless volunteers, bishops, banners, music, security, food, flowers, and one traveling crucifix, Joyce looks back at the monumental effort behind the Diocese of Amarillo's 100th anniversary celebration. She takes us behind the scenes and gives credit where credit is due — to the countless people who turned eight months of planning into one beautiful celebration. It took a village...and apparently a mattress. 😂

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Learn more about our Centennial Celebration: https://amarillodiocese.org/100years

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CONTENT WARNING:

This episode includes frank discussions about childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and alcohol/substance abuse. Some topics may be difficult or triggering for listeners. Please take care of yourself while watching or listening. Resources for support and healing are listed below.

RESOURCES & HELP:

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, mental health challenges, or the effects of abuse, help and support are available:

For survivors of abuse:

• Diocese of Amarillo Victim Assistance Coordinator — The Diocese of Amarillo provides assistance and support for anyone who has experienced abuse involving Church personnel. To report abuse or request assistance, contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator through the Diocese of Amarillo at https://amarillodiocese.org/report-abuse.
• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline — 1-800-656-4673 or https://rainn.org (confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, available 24/7).

For addiction recovery and healing:

• Matt’s Way — A Catholic support group focused on sobriety and the journey toward holiness. To learn more, contact Monsignor Michael Colwell at 806-910-6067 or [email protected].
• Catholic in Recovery (https://catholicinrecovery.com) — A Catholic recovery community for individuals seeking healing from addictions and unhealthy attachments.
• The Calix Society (https://www.calixsociety.org) — A Catholic fellowship supporting those in recovery through prayer, spirituality, and community.
• SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357 or https://www.samhsa.gov (24/7 confidential treatment referral and information service).

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The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

The road to holiness isn't always a straight line...sometimes it starts with taking one sober step. 🙏 Monsignor Michael Colwell opens his heart about addiction, childhood trauma, recovery, and the Catholic path to lasting healing through Matt's Way. He shares his deeply personal story of chemical dependency, healing, and six years of sobriety, plus why he believes recovery isn't the finish line — it's the beginning of something even greater. Everyone has a story. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is tell it. ❤️

If someone you love is struggling, this episode is worth sharing.

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To learn more about Matt's Way, contact Monsignor Michael Colwell at 806-910-6067 or [email protected].

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast, the Carlo Acutis Podcast Network, or the Diocese of Amarillo. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or pastoral counseling.

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

Every Aggie knows about the 12th Man...but Luke Braden knows there's always Someone else on the sidelines. 🙏🏈 Luke had a game plan: go to Texas A&M, work hard, and maybe earn a chance to walk on. God called an audible. In this inspiring episode, hear how a kid from Stratford turned a lifelong Aggie dream into reality, why the Aggie Catholic community has been a game changer, and how the Rosary, good friends, and God's timing helped carry him every step of the way. It's proof that the best playbook is often the one God writes.

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Learn more about Luke Braden: https://www.presspass.news/2025/08/03/stratford-graduate-luke-braden-motivated-to-find-a-spot-on-the-texas-am-football-team

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The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

🧵 One thread won't anchor a ship...but thousands woven together can. Jeff Gulde shares the beautiful vision behind Catholic Charities' new Power of $10 Club, plus the events and opportunities that are helping bring hope to families throughout the Texas Panhandle...including details on golf, giveaways, a traveling museum, and a Monte Carlo Night where the odds are always in your neighbor's favor. It's a simple reminder that no act of generosity is ever too small to matter. The idea is simple: ☕ Skip one fancy coffee. Change someone's life.

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Learn more about Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle: https://www.cctxp.org

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The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

Some churches are built with bricks and mortar. This one was built with fish fries, tamales, quilts...and a whole lot of faith. ⛪❤️ Before restoring sacred spaces across the Diocese, artist Chriss Clifford was creating masterpieces underneath the family furniture. Now she is making history by getting St. Mary's Church in Clarendon ready for their grand re-opening, after spending nearly a decade in their parish hall. In this episode, Chriss shares how an entire community rallied together to build a beautiful new church for St. Mary's. They didn't just build a new church...they carried their history with them. It's a homecoming years in the making! ⛪✨

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Learn more about St. Mary's Clarendon: https://stmaryclarendon.org

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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. 🎶

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Learn more about our Diocese's Centennial Celebration: https://amarillodiocese.org/100years

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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. ♟️

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Learn more about NET Ministries: https://netusa.org

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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! 😅

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Learn more about Behold Agnus Dei: https://stannsofcanyon.org/youth-summer-retreat

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