In this episode of Holy Banter, Christina and Andrea sit down with seminarian Josiah Lewis to hear the story of his journey toward the priesthood—and what God has taught him along the way. Josiah shares how his vocation hasn’t been one dramatic “yes,” but rather a series of small yeses, each requiring him to surrender his desire for control and trust God with the next step.

Together, they talk about discernment, surrender, the desire to know what comes next, and learning to trust that we don't have to see the whole path—we just have to take the next step God puts in front of us.

Whether you're discerning a vocation, making a big decision, or simply trying to follow God more faithfully, Josiah's story is a beautiful reminder that God often leads us one yes at a time.

What happens when you've spent a lifetime searching for success, reinventing yourself, and chasing the next thing—only to discover that what you're really looking for can't be found in a career, a city, or a paycheck? In this episode of Holy Banter, Lisa Wykoff shares her remarkable journey from what she calls "bubblegum Christianity" to becoming Catholic at this year's Easter Vigil. Along the way, she reflects on life in Chicago, Atlanta, and Hilton Head, a stint in stand-up comedy, the heartbreak of starting over, a powerful spiritual awakening during COVID, and the unexpected path that led her to the Catholic Church. With honesty, humor, and plenty of laughs, Lisa opens up about faith, identity, spiritual warfare, and the moment she realized that true success isn't found in what you achieve—it's found in who you are as a child of God.

Join us for a conversation with Mat Lageman—a former Hollywood actor, voice performer, comedian, recovering alcoholic, devoted father, and the man behind one of the most memorable photos in our parish directory. From performing with Second City and working in Los Angeles to voicing a villainous tumor in a horror movie, Mat's life has been full of unexpected twists. But when God called him away from the spotlight and into a completely different role, Mat discovered a deeper purpose than he ever imagined. Filled with hilarious stories, hard-earned wisdom, and moving reflections on sobriety, fatherhood, faith, and surrender, this episode is a powerful reminder that God's plans are often far better—and far stranger—than our own.