Saints in the Parish
Join Co-Hosts Fr. Steve Williams and Donald Paul Maddox, where they discuss parish life, how to engage more intentionally in your parish, and how to grow to be men and women of God.
Episodes
92 episodes
Fr. Steve and Donald Paul On Prayer - Ep. 89
Prayer is a conversation with God. Prayer is necessary in our lives. Many people find it difficult to pray with their busy lives. In this episode, Fr. Steve and Donald Paul discuss prayer, why it is important, the example of St. Mother Teresa, ...
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Episode 89
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Why The Immaculate Conception Is About Jesus Too (And Of Course Mary) - Ep. 88
In this episode, Donald Paul discusses the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. He goes into detail and explains how the Immaculate Conception is rooted in the Old Testament images of the Ark, why God preserved Mary as the perfect vessel, an...
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Episode 88
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A Catholic Guide To Spiritual Growth In Advent - Ep. 87
In this episode, Donald Paul discusses the Liturgical season of Advent. He discusses what the season is, what is its purpose, and why it is important for Catholics. He then gives 3 suggestions for you to implement for spiritual growth during th...
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Episode 87
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Catholic Meaning Of Advent and Christmas Traditions - Ep. 86
In this episode, Fr. Steve and Donald Paul discuss the liturgical meaning of Advent, the two purposes of Advent, and various family traditions of Christmas and Advent.
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Episode 86
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New Liturgical Year (Year A): Gospel of Matthew, Christ the King, and Preparing for Christmas - Ep. 85
In this episode, Fr. Steve and Donald Paul discuss the upcoming Liturgical Year, Year A. They discuss the Gospel of Matthew, which is read throughout this year. They also discuss the upcoming feasts of Christ the King, the season of Advent, and...
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Episode 85
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An Honest Catholic Discussion On The Environment - Ep. 84
In this video, Fr. Steve Williams and Donald Paul discuss the Church's position on climate change and the environment. Fr. Steve, an "environmentalist", and Donald Paul, a more reserved "conservative" give an honest take on the environmental qu...
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Episode 84
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A Catholic Position On Food Stamps: A Balanced Perspective - Ep. 83
As a result of the Government Shutdown and EBT Food Stamps are set to expire. What should Catholics think about this? Should the government have a role in providing food for those in poverty? Is this just the role of the Church? In this episode...
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Episode 83
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Crying Kids and Missing the Readings: Mass Is Necessary Even When You Are Distracted - Ep. 82
We hear it a lot: I'm so distracted at Mass because of my kids or someone else's kids; I don't get anything out of Mass because I am so distracted.If that is you, you aren't alone. In this episode, Donald Paul tells some stories of being...
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Episode 82
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PAPAL DOCUMENTS 101 And Pope Leo Addresses "Dilexi Te" To ALL CHRISTIANS? - Ep. 81
In this video, Donald Paul gives an introduction to papal documents: what are they and where do they belong in the papal magisterium.He also discussed Pope Leo's new Apostolic Exhortation: Dilexi Te; and why it is addressed to "All Chri...
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Episode 81
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How Do You Help Catholics Overcome Eucharist Doubt? - Ep. 80
The way we know the Eucharist is real is different from the way we know scientific truths. But, using St. John Henry Newman's argument for religious assent, we can know, for certain, the Eucharist is real and assent to it.In this episod...
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Episode 80
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Recapping Fr. Steve's Pilgrimage To Poland, Rome, and Assisi: Why It Matters For You - Ep. 79
In this episode, Donald Paul asks Fr. Steve some pressing questions regarding his recent Pilgrimage to Poland, Rome, and Assisi.What was the most moving site? What was the most depressing site? How does the pilgrimage affect those at the...
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Episode 79
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Practical Steps For Catholics To Become On Fire In Their Faith - Ep. 78
Many Catholics just go to Mass but want to grow deeper in their faith. Listen as Donald Paul gives the 5 steps that he did in college to go from being lukewarm to on fire in his faith.These steps are practical and helpful for any Catholi...
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Episode 78
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Violence In Our Culture Starts With Sin In Our Soul: Reflecting On Charlie Kirk And A Godless Society - Ep. 77
In this episode, Donald Paul discusses the Catholic teaching from Gaudium et Spes that states that disorder in society stems from the disorder that runs through the heart of every man. When the society and culture has forgotten that good and ev...
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Episode 77
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The Installation of Archbishop Rivituso and Discussing The Upcoming Pilgrimage - Ep. 76
On this week's episode, Fr. Steve and Donald Paul discuss the installation of Mark Rivituso as the 3rd Archbishop of Mobile. They also discuss Fr. Steve's pilgrimage to Poland, Assisi, and Rome.
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Episode 76
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2 Lessons We Need To Learn As Catholics From The Annunciation School Tragedy - Ep. 75
In light of the horrific tragedy of the Annunciation School shooting, there are two lessons we need to learn as Catholics and as a society.In this video, Fr. Steve and Donald Paul discuss the urgent need for healing in the society and th...
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Episode 75
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The Role of Lay Ministers in a Catholic Parish: Part 3 - Ep. 74
In this video, Fr. Steve interviews two lay ministers at the parish.Barry is the Director of Adult Religious Education and Susie is the Bookkeeper.
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The Role of Lay Ministers in a Catholic Parish: Part 2 - Ep. 73
In this video, Fr. Steve interviews three lay ministers at the parish.Stephen is the Youth Minister, Genny is the Media Coordinator, and Todd is Head of Maintenance.
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Episode 73
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The Role Of Lay Ministers In A Catholic Parish: Part 1 - Ep. 72
In this video, Fr. Steve interviews four lay ministers at the parish.Maggie is the Events Coordinator, Lise is the Assistant to Fr. Steve, Drew is the Parish Sacristan, and Donald Paul is the Director of Parish Faith Engagement.
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Episode 72
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St. John Henry Newman and St. Ignatius of Loyola: Their Life And Importance - Ep. 71
The Saints are important role models in the faith. Learning about them helps us grow in faith and love of God.In this episode, Donald Paul and Fr. Steve discuss two of their favorite saints: St. John Henry Newman and St. Ignatius of Loy...
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Episode 71
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An Introduction to St. John Henry Newman: His Biography And Works - Ep. 70
St. John Henry Newman will be named the newest Doctor of the Church. In this video, Donald Paul gives a brief introduction to his life, his works, and his importance to the Church in the Modern world.
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Episode 70
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A New Archbishop and Apostolic Succession - Ep. 69
We have a new Archbishop! In this episode, Donald Paul and Fr. Steve discuss the process of getting a new bishop, the kinds of bishops, how they are chosen, and the Apostolic Succession.
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Episode 69
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Catholic Mass is (Sometimes) Boring, But There Is NOTHING Better On Earth! - Ep. 68
Many people that leave the Church do so because they say Mass is boring. Even if it is sometimes boring, it is still the Source and Summit of the faith and there is nothing on earth that is better!
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Episode 68
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This Paragraph From GAUDIUM ET SPES Is Incredibly Important For The Church - Ep. 67
Gaudium et Spes is an important document from Vatican II. Everyone talks about paragraph 22, but paragraph 24 is equally as important in the wake of the Council.It shows us what human beings are made for and it is used by Pope St. John ...
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Episode 67
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What Do Catholics Need To Know About A.I.? - Ep. 66
A.I. has been a part of our lives for years with Siri, Alexa, and in other ways. With the advent of ChatGPT and other large models, how are Catholics supposed to deal with it? In this episode, Fr. Steve and Donald Paul discuss A.I., challenges ...
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Episode 66
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An Introduction To The Traditional Latin Mass And The Novus Ordo Mass - Ep. 65
The Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo Mass are very different. In the past few decades, the fight over the Liturgy has been fierce and divisive. In this episode, Donald Paul gives an introduction to the Traditional Latin Mas...
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Episode 65
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