What happens when suffering becomes a reality you can’t simply escape?In this episode, we sit down with college student Keira Gosnell to talk honestly about suffering, faith, and the pillars in her life that have helped sustain her through one of the most difficult realities she has faced.Keira’s kidneys are functioning at 19%, yet you might never know what she is carrying by simply meeting her. Her attitude, her willingness to serve, and the way she continually gives of herself are marked by something deeper than her circumstances.Keira shares how her sister, her faith, her community of friends, and her trust in God’s hand over her life have helped fill her with joy in the midst of suffering.Her story is not about pretending that suffering is easy. It’s about carrying a heavy cross with a smile, a servant’s heart, and a deep trust in God.This is a conversation about faith in the middle of uncertainty, finding joy in difficult circumstances, and the people and hope that help sustain us when life gets hard.

January retreat memories. Weird ramen recipes. Worship leading. The Holy Land. An Elvis statue outside Jerusalem. Yep... somehow it all made sense.

This week on The YTH Culture Podcast, we sit down with Zavi from our youth group for one of our most fun and laid-back conversations yet. We reminisce about our January youth retreat, laugh about everyone's obsession with Maruchan (and our questionable ways of eating it), and dive into Zavi's journey of serving at The Shrine.

She also shares becoming a worship leader, serving as an altar server, and traveling to the Holy Land, where she discovered one of the most unexpected sights: a statue of Elvis Presley just outside Jerusalem!

It's an episode full of laughs, real stories, and honest conversations about faith, serving others, and how God can use every part of your journey.

🎧 Grab your favorite snack (maybe some ramen 🍜) and hang out with us for a conversation that feels just like youth group!

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In Episode 3, Tucker Beadleston joins us for an honest conversation about faith, suffering, and learning to slow down. We talk about how a hospital stay strengthened his trust in God, what it means to embrace suffering with hope, the importance of patience, and his openness of discerning the priesthood.

Plus, we settle one of the biggest debates of all…

In-N-Out or Whataburger?

Whether you’re searching for purpose or simply trying to keep up with life’s pace, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!

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In this episode, we sit down with Damien to talk about faith, coffee, and life as a Catholic teenager. He shares his goal of collecting stamps from every new coffee shop he visits, how his grandmother helped him prepare for Confirmation, and what it's like growing up in a family where his mom isn't Catholic.

Damien also talks about serving as an altar server, his love for the Eucharist, and his upcoming role as the next Teen ACTS director.

If you're a teen looking for encouragement to live your faith with confidence, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of the Pio Youth Podcast, we sit down with Cooper Johnson for a fun and meaningful conversation about faith, family, sports, and life.

Cooper shares what it was like growing up with a Jewish mom and a Catholic dad, why he chose to continue in the Catholic faith, and what led him to be confirmed in the Catholic Church. Along the way, we also talk about baseball, tennis, his trip to Montana (including the important question: Are there really buffalo there?), and a few fun stories that made for a great conversation.

Whether you’re curious about faith, enjoy hearing real stories from young people, or just want to listen to an authentic conversation, we hope this episode encourages you.

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