In this episode, Father Josh Zelden shares his powerful personal journey—from a peaceful Catholic upbringing, to studying literature and law, to marriage, divorce, and eventually answering the call to the priesthood. Along the way, we explore prayer, suffering, vocation, and what it really means to surrender control to God.

In this episode, Jacob sits down with Judy Zelden, a pillar of Catholic life in Baton Rouge, co-founder of Magnificat, and mother of a newly-ordained priest. Judy shares her powerful journey of growing up with an agnostic father, to raising three sons in the Church, to watching her son surrender a successful legal career and answer God’s call to the priesthood.

In this episode, Kevin McCall shares his powerful journey from growing up Baptist to becoming a Catholic missionary. He recounts his encounters with vibrant Catholics, the call of the Holy Spirit, and the lessons he’s learned about prayer, humility, and trusting God’s guidance.

Fr. Alex Harb shares his journey through seminary, priesthood, and life experiences spanning Louisiana, Lebanon, and beyond. From the meaning of ancient prayers to the challenges of modern ministry, this conversation bridges East and West, tradition and daily life.

In this episode, Drew Thomas walks through life as a preacher’s kid, college soccer, seminary and Anglican ordination, and the hard questions on authority, Scripture & Tradition, and the Eucharist that led him to be received into the Catholic Church.

Fr. Alex delves into his journey of balancing his spiritual calling with his work as a community builder. We cover topics from doubt to discovering purpose, overcoming fear, and stepping out in faith to pursue one's mission in life.

In Part 1 of this episode, Jacob sits down with Brian Pedraza—Catholic theologian, husband, father, and leader of the Dominus Project. Brian opens up about his vibrant multicultural roots, faith journey, and mission to transform Catholic family life and education in Louisiana.

Jared Cavalier, former Marine and now principal of St. Michael High School, shares his powerful story of growing up without a father, serving in Iraq, discovering his vocation, and ultimately returning to his Catholic faith. From combat zones to classrooms, his life is a testament to redemption, leadership, and spiritual resilience.