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Two converts share how Catholic radio, C.S. Lewis, and the saints led them home to the Church - and into parish youth ministry that forms whole families.
Host Darren Sinkule and Deacon Robin Waters welcome Daniel and Noelle Self of St. Jerome Catholic Church (Hewitt/Waco). Daniel traces his path from Assemblies of God to a hunger for liturgy; Noelle shares a varied Protestant upbringing, common misconceptions about Catholics, and how listening to gentle, Scripture-rooted answers on Catholic radio opened her heart. They recall their first Mass, a renewed love for the Eucharist, the communion of saints (including Noelle’s confirmation saint, St. Teresa of Calcutta), and Noelle’s testimony of healing after asking St. Rita’s intercession. Now serving in youth ministry, they explain St. Jerome’s family-based formation that engages parents and teens together in the sacramental life. Follow the show, rate and review, and share.
01:44 - Pentecostal roots and a draw to liturgy
07:11 - Noelle’s background and Catholic misconceptions
09:03 - Meeting through a C.S. Lewis group and a quick marriage
11:15 - Lewis, Chesterton, and opening to Catholicism
16:15 - Wrestling with Episcopal/Anglican options
22:33 - Finding St. Jerome and attending first Mass
35:13 - St. Rita’s intercession and freedom from asthma
37:09 - Family-based catechesis with parents engaged
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Host Darren Sinkule and Deacon Robin Waters welcome Daniel and Noelle Self of St. Jerome Catholic Church (Hewitt/Waco). Daniel traces his path from Assemblies of God to a hunger for liturgy; Noelle shares a varied Protestant upbringing, common misconceptions about Catholics, and how listening to gentle, Scripture-rooted answers on Catholic radio opened her heart. They recall their first Mass, a renewed love for the Eucharist, the communion of saints (including Noelle’s confirmation saint, St. Teresa of Calcutta), and Noelle’s testimony of healing after asking St. Rita’s intercession. Now serving in youth ministry, they explain St. Jerome’s family-based formation that engages parents and teens together in the sacramental life. Follow the show, rate and review, and share.
01:44 - Pentecostal roots and a draw to liturgy
07:11 - Noelle’s background and Catholic misconceptions
09:03 - Meeting through a C.S. Lewis group and a quick marriage
11:15 - Lewis, Chesterton, and opening to Catholicism
16:15 - Wrestling with Episcopal/Anglican options
22:33 - Finding St. Jerome and attending first Mass
35:13 - St. Rita’s intercession and freedom from asthma
37:09 - Family-based catechesis with parents engaged
Connect with RED-C:
Donate: https://redcradio.org/donate
Email list: https://redcradio.org/subscribe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redc.catholicmedia/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redcradio
Website: https://redcradio.org
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