A Heart Ready to Learn: The Faith Story of Sonja Howell

Send us Fan MailIn 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 career in education and her walk of faith. She talks about why she looks forward to the homily each week, how she finds practical lessons for everyday life in Scripture, and why she believes there's always something God wants us to hear.We also discuss her passion for serving in middle school faith formation, the joy of accompanying young people as they discover their faith, and how creating a safe, welcoming space helps them grow in confidence and in Christ.Whether you're searching for encouragement in your own faith journey or looking for inspiration to serve your parish, Sonja's story is a reminder that God continues to teach us, guide us, and call us closer every day.Support the showThis is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond.www.HolyFamilyAdrian.orgInstagram: Instagram.com/holyfamilyadrianFacebook: Facebook.com/adrianCatholicYouTube: www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian