Y'all! We got to virtually hang with a very cool country boy from Arkansas, Fr. Stephen Gadberry, or as we will now lovingly refer to him, Fr. Flex. If an American Gladiator and M'Lynn from Steel Magnolias had a baby, it'd be this guy! What a journey he takes us on! From being raised on a farm in the Arkansas Delta to the first priest competing on American Ninja Warrior, we got all the stories to share. No stranger to brotherhood, Fr. Stephen enlisted in the Air Force where he would eventually f...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 146
Whew, you can't get more love in the room than with this guy! Mr. Kent Zerangue joins us live from the beautiful 1913 House to chat with us about the incredible way he and his team bring the love of Jesus to those who are on hospice care. Food With Love is an organization of volunteers ministering to the spiritual needs of long term and terminally ill patients and their families. Through the regular delivery of meals, they build deep relationships as they learn and attend to the needs of the fam...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 145
We welcome one of the coolest and most calming voices to sit in Holy Spirit Studios, Mr. John Ray Perkins III ya'll. He takes us through the pivotal moments from altar serving and youth ministry to his newest journey into real estate and as The Director of Adult Formation at St. Pius X in Lafayette. John Ray's faith was formed at an early age when his parents both went through a conversion. Looking back, he considered himself to be a "cultural Catholic", until an encounter at a Stubenville Confe...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 144
What an absolute treat to be joined by a fellow nerd and all around wonderful holy human. We welcome Fr. Travis Abadie to the podcast this week and Alert...Alert...we get geeky about all kinds of good stuff. Listening to his story, it was obvious to us that Fr. Abadie was destined to become a priest. Making the executive decision to get baptized as a child and then regularly attending mass as soon as he got his driver's license, His loyalty to God is even thicker than his loyalty to Costco. He k...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 143
Deacon Big Mike Vidrine is in the house this week, and we loved every minute of getting to know this holy human! A native of Palmetto, the strong foundation of his faith was laid at a very early age. Deacon Michael recounts the memories of praying the rosary nightly with his family and the vital importance his parents put on personal prayer with the Lord. He brings these lessons into his ministry as a Deacon referencing that just as food and water are necessary for survival, relationship with Go...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Ya'll can you believe it! We got to sit down with Dr. Bob Schuchts to discuss his upcoming retreat at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Broussard, Healing the Whole Person . Bob Schuchts is the bestselling author of Be Healed , Be Transformed , Be Devoted , and Be Restored ...and we guarantee you will BE HAPPY you tuned in for this one. Dr. Bob discusses what it was like growing up in a traditional Catholic family, who was shattered by his father’s alcoholism, infidelity, and eventually his parents' divo...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 141
David Wooton, a native of Lafayette and author of Meeting Homeless Jesus: A Journey From Believing to Knowing , shares a piece of his story with us! Struggles with addiction brought him to collapse saying “I need help”. Laying in the hospital, David sees a billboard that changes his direction. As David says, “If we don’t let Him in willingly, we have to be so empty that He's got room to come in anyway.” In 2018, David's spiritual journey changed from believing to knowing when he found Jesus in a...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 140
A Catholic, a Baptist, and a non-denominational Christian walk into Holy Spirit Studios… No, this isn’t the start of a joke, but the start of a beautiful episode where three men who, operate in different denominations, work together for the betterment of the Christian Church as a whole. United by all things technical, Joshua, Jaime, and Jeramy (J3) use their gifts to live out the Gospel the way God gifted it to us. 💡This episode is powered by The Best Stop in Scott . 📖 Verse of the week: Roman...
Aug 02, 2022•2 hr 19 min
We got a 3 for 1 special on Pitres this episode, as Zach, Emily, and baby Pitre visit with us at Holy Spirit Studios. Join us as we chat about living out our vocation to love and serve the Lord as lay people. We got the chance to chat about the importance of vulnerability in holy friendships, living a sacramental life that pushes us and our friends, and were reminded that Jesus is not a statue, but is coming off the cross to meet us. 💡This episode is powered by Elevare International . 📖 Verse ...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 138
Join us as Toby Thimmesch tells the second part of his story! Toby continues to take us through some of the toughest parts of his testimony. This episode he dives into the evolving relationship with his father and the fruit of forgiveness. St. John Paul II said, “Forgiveness is the restoration of freedom to oneself: It is the key held in our own hand to our prison cell.” 💡This episode is powered by Josh Fredieu, our Personal Trainer at Formed Fitness & The Light Project . Sacred Heart of Je...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 138
Another one of Kayla’s cousins, Toby Thimmesch, joins us in Holy Spirit Studios for his two part episode. Toby sat on the couch and allowed us to walk with him through some of the toughest parts of his testimony. Listen in as he talks about his journey from Morgan City to Opelousas and in between before he got a phone call in the middle of the night that changed his life. 💡This episode is powered by Josh Fredieu, our Personal Trainer at Formed Fitness & The Light Project . Sacred Heart of J...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 137
Our incredibly beautiful friend is back on the podcast, and IN PERSON this time! If you haven't heard the voice of an angel before, you're about to! Laura Huval is in Holy Spirit Studios and we can't get enough of our sweet soul sister! She updates us on her ministry, Joyful Noise Music, where her mission is to spread the Gospel one song at a time. Not only does Laura share her new songs, but she also shares the vulnerable places of her heart since following the Holy Spirit. Ya'll join us as we ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 136
Some episodes just don't need a title, and Fr. Michael Delcambre's episode is one of those! Y'all! There is something so incredibly special about this man. We can’t wait for you to meet him if you haven’t already. Join us as he takes on a beautiful journey of faith, family, and freedom! We cover a wide array of topics, per usual. Love languages, socks, grandpas, humility, Abbeville…all the things! 📖 Verse of the week: Isaiah 43: "I have called you by name; you are mine." Join us at Sacred Heart...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 135
Fr. Mark Miley is in the studio! We are so honored to have this man join us! A man who has touched the hearts of so many of our guests. His story will move you, his faith with inspire you, and his heart will love you the way Jesus loves. 📖 John 1: The Word Became Flesh In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 💡This episode is powered by: our amazing friend and mentor, Monica Rougeau, at Elevare International & The Light Project You can find us on Appl...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 134
Join us for a little coffee talk with the beautiful Elise Bourgeois and keynote speaker, Sr. Josephine. What an incredible way to wrap up our weekend at Steubenville South 2022 discussing the beauty of the feminine heart! Send us a text, and let us know what made you shout “Can I Getta Amen!”
Jun 26, 2022•28 min
These guys were our neighbors all day! Just sharing a cove in the convention center, and then being presented an opportunity to get to know and love on them was SUCH a gift! Vagabond Missions is a beautiful organization out of Wichita, KS invites inner-city and urban teens into a relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Y'all! The magic you hear about happening at this conference is REAL. Praise God for this amazing opportunity! 💡This episode is powered by: our amazing friend and mentor, ...
Jun 26, 2022•18 min
Ennie meenie miney mo! Ennie Hickman is SUCH a joy, y'all! Host of the 2022 Steubenville South Conference made some time to chat with us about his love for the Lord starting at a very young age riding his bike to adoration. This guy is amazing and simple and holy, and we loved learning about the ministry he created with his wife, del Rey Collective ...a mission to encourage and empower people to love their neighbors by living with intention in the everyday. 💡This episode is powered by: our amaz...
Jun 26, 2022•21 min
Man oh man, what a mighty good man! Y'all!!! How did we get so lucky? Keynote speaker, Nic Frank, dazzled on stage this weekend, AND somehow made time to visit with us on the mics. It was an absolute delight getting to know him and making a super cool new friend! 💡This episode is powered by: our amazing friend and mentor, Monica Rougeau, at Elevare International & The Light Project You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcast. 🎙 S...
Jun 26, 2022•40 min
Two more brave students join us for a mini episode live from Steubenville South! Anthony and Blake hail from St. Joseph's in Shreveport, and we loved getting to spend a few minutes chatting with these fellas! 💡This episode is powered by: our amazing friend and mentor, Monica Rougeau, at Elevare International & The Light Project You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcast. 🎙 Send us a text, and let us know what made you shout “Can...
Jun 26, 2022•5 min
Two of our holy homeboys join us for a super fun and sweet mini episode live from Steubie22! Haden Coleman and Trey Weaver reminisce on moments from their pilgrimage to Italy and chat with us about the powerful moments they have witnessed here at the conference. So thankful for these two! 💡This episode is powered by: our amazing friend and mentor, Monica Rougeau, at Elevare International & The Light Project You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to y...
Jun 25, 2022•37 min
Y'all! We were super blessed to spend some time with speaker and author, Lisa Cotter today. She's AMAZING and energetic and crazy inspiring! And she love JPII just like we do! Check out her new book: Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius or visit her website ! madetomagnify.com 💡This episode is powered by: our amazing friend and mentor, Monica Rougeau, at Elevare International & The Light Project You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to your f...
Jun 25, 2022•29 min
Love us some Michele Richard, y'all! Mommas are going to get some Amens out of this mini episode. This mom of 10 is an incredibly kind, compassionate, and relatable human. You sure to love her as much as we do! 💡This episode is powered by: our amazing friend and mentor, Monica Rougeau, at Elevare International & The Light Project You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcast. 🎙 Send us a text, and let us know what made you shout “C...
Jun 25, 2022•43 min
Y'all! Courage at it's finest! A beautiful young woman just walked up to our table, and with an immediate yes, jumped on the mics for a quick mini-episode with us! At just 14 years old, this girl beautifully articulates her love for the Lord, and lights up our lives! 💡This episode is powered by: our amazing friend and mentor, Monica Rougeau, at Elevare International & The Light Project You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcast. ...
Jun 25, 2022•13 min
We're live from Steubenville South in Alexandria, LA! We are so grateful that our first guest is a sweet friend and supporter, Deacon Kyle Polozola. Join us for a mini episode where we dive into the importance of God's grace and sitting still in His presence. Deacon Kyle, an attorney by trade, also breaks down the decision made yesterday regarding Roe v. Wade. We are already having THE best time! Y'all join us and come get ya amen! 💡This episode is powered by: our amazing friend and mentor, Mon...
Jun 25, 2022•47 min
Our girl Sarah is back for part 2 with an inspiring story of true faith, hope, and charity. Sarah shares the theme of discernment and wrestling with God through ALL of life's ups and downs. She brings so much hope as she takes us on the journey of her husband's battle with cancer, and shows us there is true beauty in the way her family has experienced the body of Christ through community and undeniable faith. All of these God threads leading her back to Lafayette and into the career she finds so...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Y'all, what an incredibly delightful afternoon spent with Fr. Savoie! In true Can I Getta Amen fashion, we cover a wide variety of topics. From his journey to the priesthood to the struggle of forgiving ourselves, and Susan Lucci love to Saint Thomas Aquinas 😆, we rediscover that holiness is not for the weak. Recently celebrating his 9 year ordination anniversary, Fr. Savoie brings so much truth and joy to the studio along with a 'plethora of useless information'. 😆 Let him hit you with ALL th...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 132
In this episode of Can I Getta Amen, we journey with the beautiful Sarah Baquet into the discovery and deepening of her faith. Growing up Catholic, she felt a call from an early age to be a missionary and serve the poor. Sarah tells us about the many different holy "influencers" on her faith and how these courageous people inspired her to pursue what God put on her heart. What blew us away even more is the depth of Sarah's knowledge on theology, Catholic social doctrine, and the beauty of love. ...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 131
The Spirit is moving in Upper Lafayette! Out of St. Leo Parish comes our favorite dynamic duo: The Collar and the Lay -- and this is Part 2 of our CROSSOVER interview with Fr. Kyle White (The Collar) and Tiffany Fettig (The Lay). Are you ready to laugh with us cause we surely caught all the giggles with these two. 💡This episode is powered by our friends at Tri-City Physical Therapy ! Grab your Mighty Mustard Seed Scripture Journals on our website ! Give your kiddos the gift of some good quality...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 130
These episode mashups bring so much life to our souls, y’all! This week we bring in our hilarious and holy friends, Fr. Kyle White & Tiffany Fetting--hosts of the The Collar and the Lay Podcast . We talk a little about a lot: personalities, the Father’s love, and the beauty and gift of truly affirming the good in those around us. We tie that all together with tons of laughter. This much goodness just can’t be limited to one episode, so here is part one. We hope you can enter in and experienc...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 129
Sometimes the title of the episode just speaks for itself! 😆 Join us this week as we spend some amazing girl time with our new favorite friend, Ashley Choate. Our girl loves all things Jesus, Star Wars, & Wyoming whiskey. A native of Kaplan, a doting wife, and mom of two pals up with us this week in Holy Spirit Studios for an hour of pure love and laughter. You'll likely want her to be your new favorite friend too! 💡This episode is powered by our beautiful soul sisters, Alyse Blanchard and...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 128
