Open Seat: A Holy Family Podcast
Welcome to Open Seat, the podcast where we create a space for authentic conversations about faith—unfiltered and unapologetic. With each episode, we invite guests from all walks of life to share their personal journeys, struggles, and revelations moments of doubt, discovery, and everything in between. Here, we believe that every story matters, and in the open seat, there’s room for honesty, vulnerability, and community. Whether you’re questioning, seeking, or steadfast in your beliefs, you’ll find something relatable in these heartfelt discussions. So grab your seat, get comfortable, and let’s dive in to today’s story here - at the Open Seat.
Open Seat: A Holy Family Podcast
Latest Episodes
Fr.Mike's Final Hot Seat: Here you Belong
What does it mean to truly belong in the Catholic Church?In this special final episode of The Hot Seat, Fr. Mike answers some of the toughest questions about the Catholic faith—from why Jesus is fully human, to the difference between purgat...
Hot Seat Episode: Creeds, Relics and Social Media
In this episode of The Hot Seat, Father Mike Newman and Katie Love tackle some of your questions about the Catholic faith—from the difference between the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed to the role of relics in the altar and what would hap...
A Heart Ready to Learn: The Faith Story of Sonja Howell
In this episode of The Open Seat, we sit down with Sonja Howell to hear her inspiring journey from being raised Baptist to becoming Catholic and finding a home at Holy Family Parish.Sonja shares how a love of learning has shaped both her...
From Skeptic to Believer: Finding Christ in History
What happens when a lifelong skeptic begins searching for the truth?In this episode of Open Seat, Austin See shares his journey from questioning God and wrestling with faith to becoming Catholic through history, service, and a life-ch...
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