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St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate
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Welcome to the Trust in God Podcast, where we're trusting that God is going to do something AMAZING today! Rooted in the Catholic faith, each episode helps you grow in trust, deepen your prayer life, and see God’s hand at work in everyday moments. Whether you’re listening on your morning commute, during Adoration, or on a quiet walk, this podcast will help you remember: God is with you—and He’s calling you to trust him more. 🙏 Faith-based. Catholic. Hope-filled. New episodes every week on Fridays at 2:30pm CT.

  1. 5d ago

    From Engineer to Catholic Priest: Father Petan's Journey

    In this episode of the Trust in God Podcast, We sit down with Father Dominic Petan to discuss his winding path from mechanical engineering to the priesthood...and his current role as the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Father Dominic shares his candid story about drifting from the faith in college, an unexpected "adult awakening" sparked by the Catechism and a parish mission, and how he finally learned to stop running and start listening to God’s call.Whether you're discerning your own path, curious about how vocations work behind the scenes, or wondering how to better support the future of the Church, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and practical encouragement.Chapters:0:00 - Welcome to the Trust in God Podcast2:02 - From Cars to the Catechism: Father Dominic’s Early Life and Engineering Background10:55 - The Parish Mission That Changed Everything17:05 - Returning to Confession After 12 Years24:10 - "Maybe You’ll Consider Being a Priest": The First Nudge38:00 - Pausing, Dating, and Fasting for Clarity46:55 - The Unexpected Turning Point on the March for Life52:25 - Helping Young Men Discern and the Reality of Seminary Departures53:30 - How Everyday Catholics and Families Can Foster VocationsFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

  2. Oct 23

    A Guardian Angel Saved My Daughter

    Can send your Guardian Angel to help your family? In Episode 63 of the Trust in God podcast, Sarah Hall reveals a miraculous delivery room story.If you want to build a stronger Catholic family, it starts with relying on the tools God gave us. In this episode, Grant sits down with Sarah, a lifelong member of Sacred Heart of Jesus, to discuss overcoming spiritual OCD (scrupulosity), the power of a nightly family prayer routine, and what happens when we lean on our faith during the hardest moments of parenting.Sarah shares an incredible story of how her father sent his Guardian Angel to the hospital during a terrifying complication with her daughter Lucy's birth, and how you can use this same spiritual practice to protect and guide your own children today. Plus, we discuss how to bring lapsed families back to the Church with grace instead of judgment.If this video helped you, please like and subscribe to help us share the Gospel with more people!Timecodes: 0:00 - The nightly habit that changes families03:18 - Discovering food is medicine during Lent06:08 - How parenting cures spiritual OCD09:39 - The Guardian Angel delivery room miracle15:18 - How to send your Guardian Angel to help17:23 - 16 years of teaching Catholic Sunday School21:41 - Don't miss these near holy moments27:35 - How to bring families back to Church32:14 - A prayer for struggling Catholic familiesFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

  3. Oct 21

    What does the Catholic Church do with Money?

    Have you ever wondered what actually happens to the money donated to the Catholic Church?In this episode of the Trust in God Podcast, Grant sits down with Matt McKillip, the CFO and head of finance and administration for the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. We are pulling back the curtain on the business side of the Catholic Church, discussing everything from canon law and civil lawsuits, to how church endowments grow forever.Matt also shares his incredible personal journey from working in tech overseas and serving as the Mayor of Kokomo, Indiana, to eventually managing the financial reality of a Catholic diocese. If you've ever questioned how church funds are protected, how civil laws interact with local parishes, or how you can best support the church's mission, this behind-the-scenes interview reveals the truth.Giving Opportunities Mentioned in this Episode:Lafayette Diocesan Foundation (Endowments): https://ldfifoundation.org/endowments Timestamps/Chapters:0:00 - The Business Side of the Catholic Church2:24 - From Tech CEO & Mayor to Church CFO8:24 - Matt’s Personal Faith Journey14:14 - Coming Back to the Faith in Europe19:44 - The Hidden Legal Challenges of a Diocese23:33 - Why the Catholic Church Gets Sued25:39 - Dealing with Complaints About Church Spending30:26 - How Parishioners Can Support the Diocese31:39 - How Catholic Endowments Last Forever39:24 - Canon Law & Restricted Church Donations43:35 - We Are All On The Same Team45:57 - Closing Prayer for the DioceseFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

  4. Oct 9

    From College Dropout to Catholic Priest

    Why does this Catholic priest wear all white instead of black? And what made a top Purdue engineering student walk away from everything to join the Order of Preachers?In Episode 61 of the Trust in God Podcast, Grant sits down with Dominican friar Father Peter (Order of Preachers) to unpack the radical journey of Catholic priesthood discernment, the difference between religious orders and diocesan priests, and how to find your "holy discontent." Stick around until the end: Father Peter leads us in a powerful guided exercise of radical silent prayer that will teach you how to finally stop performing and let God speak directly to your heart.🔔 Subscribe to the Trust in God Podcast for weekly conversations on faith, spiritual growth, and Catholic life━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📌 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:• Why Dominican friars wear an all-white habit and look like "Jedi"• Diocesan priests vs. Religious orders (Dominicans, Franciscans, Jesuits)• Jason to Fr. Peter: The biblical meaning behind taking a religious name• Walking away from engineering: How God nudges high achievers• How to tell if you are running away from something or running toward God• Guided Silent Prayer Exercise led by Father Peter━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 - Why Is This Priest Wearing All White?00:41 - Religious Orders vs. Diocesan Priests01:17 - Who Are the Dominicans? (The Order of Preachers)03:14 - Wearing the White Habit in Public04:50 - Father Peter's Early Life & Faith Journey07:01 - The Trap of Trying to "Perform" for God08:55 - The Confession That Changed Everything11:18 - Why Priests Change Their Names13:33 - Leaving Engineering to Enter the Seminary18:45 - Diocesan Priesthood vs. Religious Community Life23:36 - How Dominican Friars Are Governed29:57 - Mission at St. Tom’s (Purdue University)35:12 - How to Discern Your True Vocation41:12 - Finding Your "Holy Discontent"46:25 - How to Practice Real Silent Prayer49:19 - Guided Silent Prayer with Father Peter51:34 - Final Blessing & Prayer━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━#CatholicPriesthood #DominicanFriars #Discernment #TrustInGodPodcast #CatholicChurch #PrayerFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

  5. Oct 2

    What Does A Military Chaplain Actually Do?

    What does a Catholic priest experience when deployed into a combat zone?In Episode 60 of the Trusting God Podcast, Grant sits down with Father Joshua—a diocesan priest and U.S. Air Force National Guard chaplain. Father Joshua pulls back the curtain on the "call within a call," sharing what it’s really like to counsel soldiers on ethical life-or-death decisions, maintain 100% confidentiality under military law, and minister to airmen in the Middle East during escalating conflicts.Recorded around the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel (patron saint of the military), this episode dives deep into the realities of modern military chaplaincy, spiritual battle, and how everyday believers can support our service members downrange.🔔 Subscribe to the Trusting God Podcast for more stories of faith, resilience, and trusting God in impossible situations.__________________TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction: The Feast of St. Michael0:42 - What Is a Military Chaplain?2:06 - Discerning a "Call Within a Call"4:24 - Ministry in a Pluralistic Military6:06 - 100% Confidentiality & The Seal of Confession8:07 - Advising Military Leaders on Ethical Decisions10:33 - How to Build Trust in High-Stress Environments13:14 - "Unit Engagement": Meeting Troops on the Flightline14:55 - Who Is the Chaplain’s Boss? (Archdiocese for the Military Services)17:27 - Active Duty vs. Air National Guard Deployments20:20 - Mental Health & Ministering in Dark Seasons24:02 - Deployed in the Middle East During Hot Conflict25:26 - Self-Care for Ministers: Priest First, Officer Second27:12 - The Constant Grief of Relocation29:13 - How Parishes Can Truly Support Troops32:10 - Saint Michael the Archangel Closing Prayer__________________CONNECT WITH US:• Like, comment, and share this episode with someone who loves our military!• Leave a prayer request below for our service members currently downrange.#MilitaryChaplain #CatholicPriest #AirForce #TrustingGod #StMichaelTheArchangel #FaithInTheMilitaryFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

  6. Sep 25

    From ICU Nurse to Catholic Convert! - Episode 59 Trust in God Podcast

    Why would someone leave a 15-year career in nursing to work for a local church? In this episode of the Trusting God Podcast, Grant sits down with Natalia Brady to discuss her radical journey of faith, stepping away from financial security, converting to the Catholic Church, and learning to surrender every detail of life to God.From dealing with emergency life-threatening pediatric medical crises to homeschooling and finding joy on pilgrimage in Rome despite severe food allergies, Natalia shares what biblical sacrifice really looks like—and how God uses our most ordinary talents for His glory.⏱️ In This Video:00:00 - Trusting God: Episode 59 with Natalia Brady00:44 - Leaving a 15-Year Nursing Career for Church Ministry02:45 - The Myth That "Only Holy People Work at Church"04:09 - Reading the Bible as a Teen & Hitting the "Graveyard"05:22 - How to Read Scripture: The Bible is a Library07:45 - Conversion Story & Raising a Catholic Family10:00 - Homeschooling with a Catholic Curriculum12:51 - Counting the Cost: The Financial Sacrifice of God’s Call15:14 - King David & What True Sacrifice Costs (2 Samuel 24:24)18:55 - Trusting the Lord Through Life-Threatening Food Allergies20:51 - The Emergency Anaphylactic Crisis & Med-Flight22:24 - Rome Pilgrimage: Joy Amid Strict Dietary Restrictions26:50 - The Crocheted Sacred Heart of Jesus29:35 - Using Your "Simple" Gifts for God’s Glory33:15 - Parish Life, Teamwork, and Excellence35:02 - Closing Prayer & BlessingFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

  7. Sep 18

    Did God heal her Hypoplastic heart? - Episode 58 Trust in God Podcast

    When you find out your baby is born with half a heart, how do you keep trusting God?In this episode of the Trust in God podcast, Emma shares her incredible journey of Catholic motherhood, navigating a terrifying Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) diagnosis for her daughter, Ellie. We discuss how answered prayers can transform your faith, why modern medicine at Catholic hospitals is a miracle in itself, and the everyday struggles of raising kids in the church.If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to manage squirmy toddlers at Sunday Mass, or if you're looking for encouragement on how to teach your kids to pray, this episode is for you. Join Grant and Emma as they talk about finding God's light in the hardest moments of parenting.Timestamps:0:00 - Working for the Catholic Church04:45 - The calling of Catholic Motherhood06:07 - A terrifying half-heart baby diagnosis10:13 - How answered prayers strengthen your faith14:27 - The miracle of Catholic hospitals18:07 - Raising children in the Catholic faith23:08 - The beauty of children praying27:12 - Surviving Sunday Mass with toddlers31:11 - A special prayer for Catholic parentsFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

  8. Sep 11

    Can a Priest Bless Your Home?

    🙏 MAKE YOUR PLEDGE / SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN:👉 https://www.osvhub.com/saugustine-parish/giving/funds Why do Catholics get their homes, pets, and wedding rings blessed—and what does a blessing actually do? In this episode of the Trust in God podcast, Grant sits down with Father to unpack the true power of Catholic blessings and sacramentals. From blessing a home with four cats to understanding the spiritual role of holy water in spiritual warfare, we explore how inviting God into physical spaces brings real protection and grace. Plus, Father explains parental spiritual authority, the power of the Sign of the Cross, and shares an exciting milestone update on the St. Augustine capital campaign and Catholic school.Whether you are a practicing Catholic, a curious Christian, or wondering what the Church can do for your family, this episode reveals the difference between superstition and genuine holiness.🔔 Subscribe to join us every week as we trust God to do amazing things!📌 SUPPORT THE MISSION:To participate in the St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate Capital Campaign or support St. Augustine Catholic School, visit: [Insert Link Here]CHAPTERS:0:00 - The Power of a House Blessing01:17 - Why We Invite God Into Our Homes02:34 - Can Non-Catholics Request a Blessing?04:36 - Christian Unity and Baptismal Promises06:05 - What Can the Catholic Church Actually Bless?07:54 - Sacramentals vs. Magic: The Wedding Ring10:10 - The Biblical Theology of Holy Water11:55 - Do Parents Have Spiritual Authority to Bless?14:41 - The Church Outside Church Walls16:15 - Spiritual Warfare, Confession, and Deliverance20:47 - What to Do If You Encounter the Demonic23:05 - The Supernatural Power of the Sign of the Cross25:15 - St. Augustine School & Capital Campaign Update31:47 - Generosity and God’s Providence33:56 - Closing Prayer and Blessing with FatherFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustiner...📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartr...📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpa...🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelth...🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ... To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

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Welcome to the Trust in God Podcast, where we're trusting that God is going to do something AMAZING today! Rooted in the Catholic faith, each episode helps you grow in trust, deepen your prayer life, and see God’s hand at work in everyday moments. Whether you’re listening on your morning commute, during Adoration, or on a quiet walk, this podcast will help you remember: God is with you—and He’s calling you to trust him more. 🙏 Faith-based. Catholic. Hope-filled. New episodes every week on Fridays at 2:30pm CT.

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  • Creator
    St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate
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    Trust in God Podcast