The St. Wenceslaus Podcast

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
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What if the biggest church in Nebraska could have a small-town feel? Join us as we share real stories of what God is up to at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Omaha. Along the way, we'll meet parishioners who have been transformed by giving their yes to Christ and living as His disciples. What are you waiting for? Tune in and hear about how Jesus is encountered, proclaimed, and shared, right here at St. Wenceslaus.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Let Others Know of Me - Rose Decker

    Rose shares about how she went from being merely involved at St. Wenceslaus to truly being connected. Experiences like Welcome helped her discover a group of sisters in Christ, OCIA showed her that love alone is necessary to accompany someone on their spiritual journey, and that community is strengthened through prayer and redemptive suffering.

    Let Others Know of Me - Rose Decker

  2. Sep 4

    Nothing is Too Small for God - Joan Mack

    Joan shares stories about faith during her childhood, the impact of a life-changing retreat, how realizing she is a daughter of God has dramatically impacted her life, and the ways she promotes and encourages health and wholeness at our parish.

    Nothing is Too Small for God - Joan Mack

  3. Aug 21

    Longing for Heroes - Rachel Wardian

    Show notes: Catechism in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike A Father Who Keeps His Promises by Scott Hahn Hope to Die by Scott Hahn with Emily Stimpson Chapman A Man of the Beatitudes: Pier Giorgio Frassati A Song for Nagasaki: The Story of Takashi Nagai Marian Consecration: The What, Why, and How *

    Longing for Heroes - Rachel Wardian

  4. Jul 31

    Do Not Be Afraid - Ty Miller and David Schmitz

    Ty and David share their conversion stories and other stories about how forming a Christ-centered friendship has taught them the value of vulnerability and helped them to mature as followers of Jesus. Wild at Heart by John Eldredge Every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. In the heart of every man is a yearning—to be powerful, brave, and free. But over time, life’s responsibilities and wounds dim that fire. In this updated edition of his bestselling book Wild at Heart, John Eldredge invites men to rediscover their masculine soul and step into the adventure God created them for. Camp Virtus et Veritas (V2) Virtus et Veritas (V2) Ministries cultivates authentic encounters with God & fellow man through adventure experiences and formation in virtue & truth to develop Christ-like leaders. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and how Ty and David each came to St. Wenceslaus 3:15 Masculine friendship and the difference between shallow friendships based on surface level topics and deep friendships based on vulnerability 12:13 Ty's conversion story of falling away from faith in high school and coming back to God through an encounter with his dad and the song _Good Good Father_ 16:11 David' conversion story at Camp V2 and hearing the words, "do not be afraid" spoken directly to him during adoration 20:52 Sustaining faith beyond the "high point" experiences through Christ-centered friendships and participation in daily Mass 25:51 Closing prayer

    Do Not Be Afraid - Ty Miller and David Schmitz

  5. Jul 17

    Gus is Already in Heaven - Tim and Jill Seberger

    In this episode, Tim and Jill Seberger share about how the death of their toddler son Augustine in 2022 brought a outpouring of God's blessings into their life and into the life of friends, family, and even total strangers. Book referenced by Jill on learning to pray and journal with Sacred Scripture: WRAP Yourself in Scripture: A Guide for Lectio Divina TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Tim and Jill's journey back to St. Wenceslaus 3:10 Eight sons, Natural Family Planning, and learning to trust God 10:00 Augustine's Death 18:18 How Tim and Jill got through it 26:36 How Faith and Grief go together 36:13 The Communion of Saints 38:36 Artwork of St. Augustine 45:14 The Blessings Continue 47:46 Dad Advice from Tim and Mom Advice from Jill 51:25 Closing Prayer

    Gus is Already in Heaven - Tim and Jill Seberger

  6. Jul 3

    This is Where You're Meant to Be - Lindsey Harrahill

    Lindsey Harrahill, our school principal ,shares stories about her time at St. Wenceslaus. Hear about Lindsey's time growing up at St. Wenceslaus, how she found out about the job posting, and how her becoming principal of her alma mater was God's way of welcoming her home. Lindsey discusses candidly the joys and challenges of being the principal of Nebraska's largest elementary school, displaying her love for students, her desire to grow and nurtue relationships, and her collaborative attitude when it comes to education. Above all, Lindsey's faith shines through and is the foundation for her identity not just as a school principal, but as a mother, a wife, a friend.

    This is Where You're Meant to Be - Lindsey Harrahill

  7. Jun 19

    Welcome Home, Erica

    Erica begins her story observing how drugs, alcohol, and other worldly pursuits never lead to happiness, but rather to death. As a teenager, she knew God was real but didn't know where to find Him. That changed when her Catholic grandmother invited her to attend a Steubenville Catholic Youth Conference. After hearing a talk on confession and the words, "Welcome home," Erica's life was marked by a deep desire to be baptized, confirmed, and receive first communion. She entered OCIA and chose her grandparents as sponsors. Finally, on the day of her baptism at the Easter Vigil, Erica was brought into God's family and experienced the wholeness, the fulfilment, and the peace for which she had been searching her whole life long. Erica was home. Now, two months into her life as a new Catholic, Erica attends Mass, goes to confession, and shares the joy of her faith in Christ with everyone she meets. She encourages listeners to choose their faith in God in a real and personal way, instead of seeing it as something that you inherit by default from your parents. Finally, she leaves us with the image of St. Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as a role model and saint who has inspired her to become closer to Christ.

    Welcome Home, Erica

  8. Jun 5

    When the Mass took Fr. Mike's Breath Away

    In this episode, Olivier and Emily interview our pastor, Fr. Mike. Fr. Mike begins with an outline of his assignments throughout his 35 years as a priest and explains how teaching in a classroom setting helped him become a more creative person and a better preacher. He shares his vocation story and touches on how a weekly holy hour in the middle of the night helped shaped his call to the priesthood. Recounting a couple of highlight "God moments" of his priesthood," Fr. Mike shares about experience of the presence of Jesus at a time when he was feeling exhausted in his ministry and vocation. Finally, we wrap up the episode with a few stories from Fr. Mike's times as a pilgrim in the Holy Land. Fr. Mike's Pastoral Assignments 1991: Priestly Ordination 1991-1993: Associate Pastor, St. Mary's, West Point; Teacher, West Point Central Catholic 1993-1994: Associate Pastor, St. Bernadette, Bellevue, NE 1994-1997: Associate Pastor, St. Patrick, Fremont; Teacher, Fremont Bergan High School 1997-2002: Pastor, St. Patrick, Battle Creek; Pastor, St. Francis de Sales, Schoolcraft; Teacher, Norfolk Catholic High School 2002-2004: Director, Rural Diaconate Program 2002-2007: Pastor, St. Rose of Lima, Hooper; Pastor, St. Lawrence, Scribner 2007-2011: Pastor, St. Joseph, Walt Hill; St. Augustine, Winnebago; Our Lady of Fatima, Macy; St. Cornelius, Homer; Associate Director of the St. Augustine Indian Mission 2011-2018: Pastor, St. Pius X, Omaha, NE 2018-2022: Servant Minister, Archdiocese of Omaha 2020-2022: Executive Director, Catholic Charities Omaha 2022-Present: Pastor, St. Wenceslaus, Omaha

    When the Mass took Fr. Mike's Breath Away
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What if the biggest church in Nebraska could have a small-town feel? Join us as we share real stories of what God is up to at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Omaha. Along the way, we'll meet parishioners who have been transformed by giving their yes to Christ and living as His disciples. What are you waiting for? Tune in and hear about how Jesus is encountered, proclaimed, and shared, right here at St. Wenceslaus.

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  • Creator
    St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 St. Wenceslaus Church of Omaha
  • Show Website
    The St. Wenceslaus Podcast

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