The Flock Goshen

David and Brian sit down for one final episode together to talk about Brian's upcoming plans and the future of the "The Flock"

In this episode we talk to Mike Tarala. He shares his experience of growing up around a Carmelite Monestary and how it helped form the foundation upon which he built his faith life.

In this episode we hear the unpredictable story of how Emmon Schmucker found his way to the Catholic Church and how after many years of searching he finally found his spirtual home.

In this episode we hear from Christine Powers. She talks about how a high school retreat helped her embrace her faith and how being open to God's will has kept her on the right path.

In this episode we sit down with Jim Wheeler. He shares his extremely diverse experiences with different forms of Catholicism and those experiences have become an assest for him as a spiritual director.

In this episode we get the opportunity to hear Fr. Oscar's vocation story at a deeper level. He discusses his life as musician and the radical change he made to pursue his faith and eventually become a priest.

In this episode we Kevin Miller reflects on his career as a police officer and his Catholic faith. He also takes the opportunity to talk about the joy he gets from being on his motorcycle.

In this episode we sit down with Julian Zubieta. He shares his story of living in working in Columbia with the National Coffee growers organization before moving to the United States and continuing his passion for teaching at St. John's and Goshen High School.

In this episode we talk to Deacon Giovani. He shares his experiences as a young adult at St. John's and his journey to become a deacon. He also discusses the challenges of balancing family life and being a deacon. Website: https://www.stjohncatholic.com/theflock Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flock-goshen/id1699888378?i=1000676361641 YouTube: https://youtu.be/RH9zDNXeGNs Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/E6FSbL9n2Nb

In this episode we hear from Jane Hoover. She talks attending St. John's growing up and how she re-connected with her Catholic faith as an adult. Jane also discusses her involvement in the right to life movement in Michiana. Website: https://www.stjohncatholic.com/theflock Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flock-goshen/id1699888378?i=1000675506285 YouTube: https://youtu.be/6bXeLVDZBUE Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sF9fEL9n2Nb

In this episode, Christian Ruiz discusses his faith journey as a young adult. He shares the challenges of understanding where his faith fit growing up and how different retreat experiences have helped him fully embrace his faith. Website: https://www.stjohncatholic.com/theflock Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flock-goshen/id1699888378?i=1000674602712 YouTube: https://youtu.be/h4jNMth25Rw Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Zl56mM9n2Nb

In this episode we get to hear from Mark Dilworth. He shares his experiences volunteering with the Missionaries of Charity in the Bronx and how he attempts to live his faith in his career. Website: https://www.stjohncatholic.com/theflock Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flock-goshen/id1699888378?i=1000673733491 YouTube: https://youtu.be/lZJByGyGLoU Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/5r4MNM9n2Nb

In this episode, Theresa Gerwels describes how being among a minority at Goshen College helped her better appreciate her faith. She also discusses how her experiences in the Catholic Student organization at Goshen College carried over into her involvement in young adult ministry. Website: https://www.stjohncatholic.com/theflock Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flock-goshen/id1699888378?i=1000672882590 YouTube: https://youtu.be/AxnLixpk4Ls Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Oz9T7oU2ENb

In this episode, Tom Woodiel details his path into the Catholic Church. Amoung his many reflections, he shares how he believes the graces from his baptism impacted and guided him. Website: https://www.stjohncatholic.com/theflock Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flock-goshen/id1699888378?i=1000671950800 YouTube: https://youtu.be/JdhiNMf8HsE Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BijK7QwstNb

In the episode we hear from Seni Nieves. She shares her experiences as a young Catholic adult. She talks about how faith has grown and developed and how she works to keep her faith strong. Website: https://www.stjohncatholic.com/theflockApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flock-goshen/id1699888378?i=1000671167626 YouTube: https://youtu.be/FR7oLRKVU90 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theflockgoshen/episodes/Ep--57-Seni-Nieves---The-Flock-e2o8ena

In this episode we talk to Gume Cerezo. He discusses his involvement in the development of the Hispanic Ministry at St. John's and in particular his participation in the music ministry.

In this episode we talk to Jr. Argueta. He talks about how his interest in barbering led to an invitation to a CRHP retreat and a reawaking of his faith.

In this episode we talk to Veronica Gouker. She shares her first hand experience of helping the Hispanic ministry at St. John's start and develop.

In this epidose we hear from Rachel Cobb. She tells about how her career in the National weather service moved her far away from her home, but how she eventually returned home and rediscovered the Catholic faith she grew up with.  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flock-goshen/id1699888378?i=1000667956493YouTube: https://youtu.be/kZ6DCB8_xKQSpotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/MUuiQjcLxMb

In this episode, we sit down with Helen Allen. She talks about making the Catholic faith her own and talks about her first year of marriage. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flock-goshen/id1699888378?i=1000666530009YouTube: https://youtu.be/ubFAZMbMXBI

In this episode Brian and David switch seats and David gets his chance in the hot seat. He shares about his background and reflects on the posdacst after year one.

In this episode we hear from Brian Sapp. He shares about his recent adventure and then talks about how he is working to hear God's whispers.

In this episode wie talk to Jeanette Post. She discusses her involvement with the podcast and tells about her experiences at St. John's.

In this episode we talk to Mike Lamb whose family were some of the first members of St. John's. He shares how previous generations on his mother's side would start the boilers at the church to prepare it for the visiting priests that would come from Fort Wayne to say mass in Goshen.

In this episode we talk to Collen Krider. She tells about growing up in Chicago and how her father's request to attend the school with the ladies in hats led to a faith-filled life in the Catholic Church - and ultimately to St. John's.

In this episode Dawn Fattal shares her experiences growing up in a conservate Christian church with a healthly skepticsm of the Catholic Church. She discuss how over time the Lord revealed and continues to reveal the treasures of the Cathoic Church.

In this episode we sit down with Eric Bradley. He shares his story of how he hovered on the periphery of the Catholic Church for many years until he eventually made the decision to formally enter the Church in January 2023.

In this episode we talk to Karen Mackowiak. She shares about a unique connection to the Catholic Church she attended while growing up and how she eventually landed at St. John's. 

In this episode we hear from Jay Pfeifer. He shares how an early interest in his cousin's violin blossomed into a lifelong interest in music. He also talks about how an invitation to pray weekly for other parishioners has helped him grow in his faith.

In this episode we get the opportunity to talk to one of the inspiring young people from our parish. Ronaldo Munoz talks about his involvement with music ministries at St. John's. He discusses the obstacles he faced and how through the support of family, his Godfather, and the grace of God, he persevered. 

In this episode we talk to Carmen Durnell. She talks about how she has always enjoyed being at Church, and how some good advice from a priest she knew in college, helped her take roots in the Church community at St. John's.

In this episode we sit down with the newly appointed Director of Sacred Music at St. John's, Erin Taylor. She shares how her love of music started in the Methodist church she attended growing up and how she found her way to the Catholic Church and Church liturgy.

In this extended episode, we get an in-depth history of Don Stoeser. He talks about how God has worked in his life and how providence led him and his wife to uproot from North Dakota and settle in Indiana.

In this episode we hear from Rosa Alba. She talks about her experience getting involved in the Church as an adult during a challenging period in her life and how she has continued to grow in her faith.

In this episode we get the opportunity to talk to Fr. Royce Gregerson. He shares his unique experience of attending seminary in Rome. He also discusses what his typical routine is like as pastor at St. John's

In this episode we sit down with Alice Wheeler. She shares how saying yes to the little things and trying to meet imediate needs has led her to become involved in a number of ways at St. Johns.

In this episode with talk to Aaron Kindig about how his journey to becoming Catholic and how the St. John's community supported his family through a difficult experience in his life.

In this episode we hear from Sandy Swartz. Begining with her Great-Grandfather, Sandy shares her family's long history at St. John's and how she continues to be involved at the parish.

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In this episode we sit down with Karen Abbs. She shares her story of moving away from her hometown and eventually finding her faith community at St. John's.

In this episode Carl Fussner shares his experiences of being a father of six and a member of the National Guard for 20 years.

In this episode we talk to Rob Roeder. He shares how, despite a challenging childhood he has discovered newfound hope as an adopted son of God.

In this episode we hear from Linda Magnuson. She attempts to summarize an incredibly full life that has included travel, adventure, family, careers, and her Catholic faith. 

In this episode we sit down with Johnny Evangelista. He talks about his journey from seminarian, to pastoral associate at St. John's and his new adventure as a newlywed.

In this episode we talk to life-long St. John's member Ruth Newell. She reflects on her many years of teaching and how she became a teacher at St. John's.

In this episode Bill Kercher shares that despite thinking he would never return to work for the family business he found himself drawn to return to Goshen and St. John's to raise his family.

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In this episode we sit down with Amelia Bentrup. She discusses her experience growing up on the east coast in a devout Catholic family without a supportive Catholic community. 

In this episode we talk to Tom Layman. He shares about how a tragic event helped him refocus his faith and reconnect with the Catholic Church.

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