Saints in the Parish

Donald Paul Maddox
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Sainthood isn't optional | Conversations on holiness, vocation, and the Catholic life.

  1. 3d ago

    He Will Be Ordained A Transitional Deacon In 4 Days (Edward Charnock) - Ep. 111

    Edward Charnock will be ordained a Transitional Deacon Saturday, May 30th. Edward has spent the last 7 years in seminary discerning a call to the Priesthood. This Sunday, he will promise celibacy, obedience, and to pray always without ceasing. In this episode, Donald Paul is joined by Edward to discuss his upcoming ordination, celibacy, life in seminary, and how the seminary taught Edward to preach. Enjoy! Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

    52 min

  2. May 18

    The Alabama Priest Bridging Black and White Catholics in the Deep South (Fr. Victor Ingalls) - Ep. 110

    "What We Have Seen And Heard"-A Pastoral Letter on Evangelization from The Black Bishops of the United States: https://www.usccb.org/resources/what-we-have-seen-and-heard.pdf Fr. Victor Ingalls is in charge of 6 historically Black and Indian Catholic Churches in South Alabama. In this interview, Fr. Victor Ingalls sits down with Donald Paul to discuss his vocation, his various ministry roles from parochial vicar, to Vocations Director, to now pastor and executive director of the Multicultural ministry of the Archdiocese of Mobile. In this conversation, Fr. Victor talks about the beauty of his parishes, the rich history of Black Catholics in Mobile, and the ways in which he is working to bring all the parishes into the same mission to proclaim Christ and baptize all nations. This is a fascinating conversation on building bridges within the Catholic cultural landscape and the richness of the Body of Christ. Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ Donald Paul's Substack: https://indefenseoftheology.substack.com/ Get started with your Catholic formation with these formation guides: https://stan.store/InDefenseofTheology 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

    1h 34m

  3. May 11

    From "Anti-Catholic" Protestant to Working for Hallow (Brantley Rutz) - Ep. 109

    Brantley Rutz grew up Southern Baptist. After years of being anti-Catholic, he and his family became Catholic. Now he works at Hallow, the Catholic prayer app used by millions of Catholics and Protestants around the world. To reach out or collaborate with Donald Paul: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ Donald Paul's Substack: https://indefenseoftheology.substack.... Get started with your Catholic formation with these formation guides: https://stan.store/InDefenseofTheology 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: The Word on Fire Bible (Volume I): The Gospels: https://amzn.to/3ORZIxE Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

    1h 8m

  4. May 4

    Protestant Couple Becomes Catholic | Their OCIA Conversion (Mike and Paige Caras) - Ep. 108

    Mike and Paige just became Catholic at the Easter Vigil. Paige grew up Church of Christ Protestant and Mike was raised Greek Orthodox. They spent years Church hopping and never finding a home. Finally, after 2 years of going to Mass, they went through OCIA and became Catholic. This is a beautiful conversation on conversion, OCIA, the Easter Vigil, and Catholic faith. To reach out or collaborate with Donald Paul: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ Donald Paul's Substack: https://indefenseoftheology.substack.... Get started with your Catholic formation with these formation guides: https://stan.store/InDefenseofTheology 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: The Word on Fire Bible (Volume I): The Gospels: https://amzn.to/3ORZIxE Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

    58 min

  5. Apr 27

    God Hit Him in the Face With a Brick. Now He's About To Become a Priest. (Dcn. Gaten Armstrong) - Ep. 107

    In 35 days, Deacon Gaten Armstrong will be ordained a Catholic priest.  He never could have imaged God would call him to this vocation. In this interview, Deacon Gaten tells the story of how God called him to the priesthood, the fears he still has about being a priest, the monastic vocation he was briefly attracted to, and his take on the generational change in Catholic conversions in the United States. 📚The book Deacon Gaten mentioned: https://amzn.to/4u5JXlB To reach out or collaborate with Donald Paul: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ Donald Paul's Substack: https://indefenseoftheology.substack.... Get started with your Catholic formation with these formation guides: https://stan.store/InDefenseofTheology 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: The Word on Fire Bible (Volume I): The Gospels: https://amzn.to/3ORZIxE Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

    46 min

  6. Apr 20

    BONUS: Thousands Are Becoming Catholic. Are We Ready? - Ep. 106

    Thousands of people became Catholic this year in America, the highest number in 21 years. Everyone is talking about it, but they are asking the wrong question. Instead of why, we should be asking "Are we in the parish ready to meet them? To reach out or collaborate with Donald Paul: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ Donald Paul's Substack: https://indefenseoftheology.substack.... Get started with your Catholic formation with these formation guides: https://stan.store/InDefenseofTheology 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

    7 min

  7. Apr 13

    He Originally Wanted To Become a Franciscan. Now He Has 10 Kids. (Todd Sylvester) - Ep. 105

    Todd Sylvester discerned the Franciscans before realizing God was calling him to marriage. After years of ministry, Todd has 10 children. In this episode, Donald Paul talks to Todd about his vocational discernment, his time as a youth minister, supporting his family on one income and working for the Church, and advice on maintaining a prayer life amidst a busy family life. Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ Donald Paul's Substack: https://indefenseoftheology.substack.com/ Get started with your Catholic formation with these formation guides: https://stan.store/InDefenseofTheology 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

    1h 2m

  8. Apr 6

    He Quit His Career To Become A Priest In His 30s (Fr. Chris Boutin) - Ep. 104

    He had a successful corporate career. And then, in his 30s, he walked away from it. Fr. Chris Boutin, a priest of the Archdiocese of Mobile, sits down to talk about his vocation to the priesthood after a successful corporate career. From the isolation of priesthood that nobody talks about, to bringing Jesus to people and inmates in prison, to his warning about what social media and technology is doing to young men. Follow Fr. Boutin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fr_chrisb/ To reach out or collaborate with Donald Paul: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Fr. Boutin's Vocation Story 04:45 What was the transition like going from corporate adult to seminary as a 30 year old? 06:39 What were the first couple of years as a priest like for you and why are you now obsessed with health and fitness? 16:42 What is the most difficult part about being a priest? 24:56 What is the most joyful part about being a priest? 28:03 What does a day in your life look like? 30:12 How do you balance your busy schedule with making time for prayer? 31:43 What do you find young men struggle with the most? 40:32 Conclusion Donald Paul's Substack: https://indefenseoftheology.substack.... Get started with your Catholic formation with these formation guides: https://stan.store/InDefenseofTheology SHOP BOOKS ON PRIESTHOOD: And You Are Christ's: The Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life: https://amzn.to/4dryqbl From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/41bZlR6 Apostolic Origins of Priestly Celibacy: https://amzn.to/3QgTdoh 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

    41 min
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  • Creator
    Donald Paul Maddox
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
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