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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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! 😄

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Learn more about Totus Tuus: https://amarillovocations.org/totustuus

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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.

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Learn more about Vocations: https://amarillovocations.org

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The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

What does it take to become a deacon? Apparently about 5½ years, 1,200 hours, and a whole lot of grace. Deacon Brian Lewis joins us to break down the journey to the permanent diaconate — vocations, formation, and why the Diocese of Amarillo is fishing for the next class of servant-leaders. Oh!...and making sure your wife signs the paperwork! 😅 Spoiler Alert: the nets are ready...now we just need the fishermen. 🎣

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Learn more about Becoming a Deacon: https://amarillodiocese.org/diaconate

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The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

Need a clean slate? We’ve got mercy for that. 🙏 In this episode, we unpack Divine Mercy Sunday, the life and mission of Saint Faustina, and why God never stops inviting us back...no matter how far we think we’ve gone. It’s a powerful mix of real stories and practical faith. Whether you’re all in or still figuring things out, this conversation brings clarity, encouragement, and a reminder that grace always has the final word — and that confession isn’t something to fear...it’s a gift. Plot twist: God’s mercy is undefeated. 🏆

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Learn more about the Divine Mercy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org

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