Best Adrienne Rodriguez Podcasts (2024)

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Special Feature: Major Jackson reads Clint Smith on The Slowdown 7:30

26m ago7:30

7:30

We have a special episode to share with you today of the daily poetry podcast, “The Slowdown.” “The Slowdown” offers a poem and a moment of reflection in short episodes, each weekday. In this episode, host Major Jackson, reads “Chaos Theory” by Clint Smith. Major writes… “Occasionally, I try to follow the series of decisions that led me to this pre…

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José Antonio Rodríguez Reads Naomi Shihab Nye 29:03

1d ago29:03

29:03

José Antonio Rodríguez joins Kevin Young to read “[World of the future, we thirsted](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/07/29/world-of-the-future-we-thirsted),” by Naomi Shihab Nye, and his own poem “[Tender](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/22/tender).” Rodríguez is a poet, memoirist, and translator whose honors include a Bob Bus…

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Sr. Kim Xuan Nguyen 59:32

5d ago59:32

59:32

The Vocation Director of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (Houston, TX) shares her refugee story, her life as a career woman and her unlikely calling to religious life. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inth…

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Ray and Susan Stawaisz 1:48:02

19d ago1:48:02

1:48:02

The parents of the late Father Ryan Stawaisz tell us about their family's faith life, their son's battles with cancer, his priestly discernment, and the movie about his life. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewss…

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Ada Limón Reads Carrie Fountain 44:01

30d ago44:01

44:01

Ada Limón joins Kevin Young to read “You Belong to The World,” by Carrie Fountain, and her own poem “Hell or High Water.” Limón is the current United States Poet Laureate and the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship. She’s the author of six books—including “The Carrying,” which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for poetry—and the e…

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Amy Auzenne 59:22

1M ago59:22

59:22

The Director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis tells us about her Creole background, her family's experience with racial integration, finding her way back to God and her varied work for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants…

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Donika Kelly Reads Mary Oliver 42:35

2M ago42:35

42:35

Donika Kelly joins Kevin Young to read “One Hundred White-Sided Dolphins on a Summer Day,” by Mary Oliver, and her own poem “Sixteen Center.” Kelly is the author of two poetry collections, and the recipient of an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, a Cave Canem Poetry Prize, a Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, and a Kate Tufts Discovery Award. A founding member …

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Mike Gormley (part 2) 54:34

2M ago54:34

54:34

Returning to the show is International Speaker and Youth Minister, Mike Gormley, to tell us about his work with "That Man Is You", ramping up his speaking engagements, his various podcasts, his work prison ministry and more! In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to …

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Adrienne Rodriguez 43:43

3M ago43:43

43:43

The principal of Holy Rosary Catholic School (Rosenberg, TX) tells us about her Catholic upbringing, her career as a school administrator, as well as her "diamond-in-the-rough" school. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.…

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Richie Hofmann Reads Henri Cole 41:39

3M ago41:39

41:39

Richie Hofmann joins Kevin Young to read “Twilight” by Henri Cole, and his own poem “French Novel” Hofmann is the author of two collections of poetry and the recipient of a Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation and a Wallace Stegner Fellowship from Stanford University.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

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Zachary Allen 1:18:47

4M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

The president of Cathedral High School (Houston, TX) tells us about his non-denominational upbringing, his conversion to Catholicism and his calling as an educator. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or…

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Dr. Alex Gotay Jr 1:24:38

5M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

National speaker Dr. Alex Gotay Jr. discusses his rough upbringing, his conversion to Catholicism, and his path to becoming a sought-out speaker & youth minister. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or s…

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Bianca Stone Reads Franz Wright 43:07

5M ago43:07

43:07

Bianca Stone joins Kevin Young to read “Learning to Read,” by Franz Wright, and her own poem “What’s Poetry Like?” Stone has published several books of poetry and poetry comics, including, most recently, “What Is Otherwise Infinite.” She runs the Ruth Stone House in Vermont, hosts the podcast “Ode & Psyche,” and serves as Editor at Large for Iteran…

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Fr. Ricardo Arriola (Part 2) 1:25:36

6M ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Our follow-up interview with Fr. Rick of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church (Katy, TX) on his legal status, the departure of his pastor, the theft of the St. Bart’s tabernacle & more. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inth…

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Sr. Fortune Ezeugo (part 2) 34:40

6M ago34:40

34:40

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Evie Shockley Reads Rita Dove 39:40

6M ago39:40

39:40

Evie Shockley joins Kevin Young to read “Hattie McDaniel Arrives at the Coconut Grove,” by Rita Dove, and her own poem “the blessings.” Shockley is the author of six poetry collections and the Zora Neale Hurston Distinguished Professor of English at Rutgers University. Her honors include the 2023 Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of Am…

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Sr. Fortune Ezeugo (part 1) 41:39

6M ago41:39

41:39

Sr. Fortune, of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy, details her early desire to enter religious life, leaving the dream behind, and how she rediscovered her vocation. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.c…

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Tyler Turner 43:48

7M ago43:48

43:48

He grew up Baptist and tried to disprove the Catholic Church. Tyler Turner tells us his story of conversion and his drive to bring more Black people into the faith. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or…

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Dorothea Lasky Reads Louise Bogan 37:19

7M ago37:19

37:19

Dorothea Lasky joins Kevin Young to read “Three Songs,” by Louise Bogan, and her own poem “The Green Lake.” Lasky is the author of several books of poetry and prose, including her forthcoming collection “The Shining.” She’s the co-creator, with Alex Dimitrov, of Astro Poets, and she teaches poetry at Columbia University.…

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Deacon Sam Habibi 1:07:35

7M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Raised Muslim and now a Permanent Deacon, Sam Habibi, of St. Bartholomew (Katy, TX), details his conversion and vocation story. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite podca…

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Rhonda Sepulveda 59:48

8M ago59:48

59:48

The Parish and Government Relations Coordinator of Catholic Charities of Galveston Houston tells about her Baptist and Pentacostal upbringing to coming of age as Catholic, and how she found her calling to help advocate for the marginalized. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful serv…

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Lauren Royle 54:21

8M ago54:21

54:21

The Youth Minister of St. Bartholomew parish (Katy, TX) tells us about losing her identity after leaving competitive jump roping, how she found a home in the church, and her experiences as a Missionary and Youth Minister. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the…

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Diane Mehta Reads Eavan Boland 37:41

8M ago37:41

37:41

Diane Mehta joins Kevin Young to read “The Lost Art of Letter Writing,” by Eavan Boland, and her own poem “Landscape with Double Bow.” Mehta is the author of the poetry collection “Forest with Castanets” and the forthcoming “Tiny Extravaganzas,” and the recipient of the Peter Heinegg Literary Award, as well as of grants and fellowships from the Caf…

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Father Eduardo Rivera, CSB 1:14:01

9M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

The new Chaplain of the University of St. Thomas (Houston, TX) sits down with us before the new school year begins, to talk about his early formation, finding UST as a student, and realizing his calling to the priesthood in the Congregation of St. Basil. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s…

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Adrienne Su Reads Maxine Kumin 40:00

9M ago40:00

40:00

Adrienne Su joins Kevin Young to read “The Longing to Be Saved,” by Maxine Kumin, and her own poem “The Days.” Su is a professor and Poet-in-Residence at Dickinson College, whose work has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Pushcart Prize, and the Money for Women/Barbara Deming Memorial Fund.…

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Jeanette Gonzalez 59:38

10M ago59:38

59:38

The story of a party girl turned youth minister, who eventually made her way to becoming the Associate Director of the Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of o…

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Stephanie Anderson 1:23:45

10M ago1:23:45

1:23:45

A mother who faced the sudden death of her infant son, how she grappled with her faith afterward, and how members of the church helped her to begin healing. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search …

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David Baker Reads Stanley Plumly 37:55

10M ago37:55

37:55

David Baker joins Kevin Young to read “In Passing,” by Stanley Plumly, and his own poem “Six Notes.” Baker has received honors and awards from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Theodore Roethke Memorial Foundation. He served as poetry editor of the Kenyon Review for more than twenty-five years, and he teaches a…

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Supreme Court Affirms ICWA 14:15

10M ago14:15

14:15

Big news! The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of leaving the Indian Child Welfare Act intact. This is a major victory for Indigenous rights and sovereignty. In this special episode, Matika is joined by Sedelta Oosahwee (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara and Cherokee) a Senior Program and Policy Analyst and Specialist at the National Education Association w…

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Deacon Carlos Hernandez 57:22

11M ago57:22

57:22

Returning to the show is Carlos Hernandez, this time as a transitional Deacon, to talk about his pandemic formation, his ordination and his work as a member of the Clergy. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow…

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Diane Gregory 1:10:58

11M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Diane Gregory of the Focolare recounts her life with the movement and her experiences with their performing arts group Gen Verde. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com or search for us on your favorite pod…

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Kate Baer Reads Ellen Bass 29:39

11M ago29:39

29:39

Kate Baer joins Kevin Young to read “The Morning After,” by Ellen Bass, and her own poem “Mixup.” Baer is the New York Times bestselling author of three poetry collections, including, most recently “And Yet.”By The New Yorker

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Anthony and Tuyet Tina Scarlatella 58:51

12M ago58:51

58:51

Adoptive parents Anthony & Tuyet Tina Scarlatella discuss their different upbringing, Anthony's conversion, struggling with infertility, fostering three children, and fighting for custody. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://…

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Priests vs. Seminarians 2023 1:32:19

12M ago1:32:19

1:32:19

On Friday, April 21st, was the 6th annual Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Priests vs. Seminarians basketball game. The In The Pews Crew was on site at the competition gym of Strake Jesuit High School to help cover the event. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to…

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How We Made Indigenous Books 47:07

12M ago47:07

47:07

Relatives!! It is with great joy that we have arrived to pub day! Today Matika's book "Project 562: Changing The Way We See Native America" hits the shelves! To celebrate we want this very special celebratory episode of AMR to reflect on this massive milestone for both our co-hosts!. Join Matika and Adrienne, two published Indigenous authors, as th…

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Tributaries: A Conversation with Robin Coste Lewis 44:49

1y ago44:49

44:49

When the poet Robin Coste Lewis discovered a trove of photographs under her late grandmother’s bed, she recognized them not only as a document of her family’s history during the Great Migration, but also as a testament to Black intimacy and ingenuity across generations. From studio portraits to snapshots, tintypes to Polaroids, these pictures provi…

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Josh Blakesley 1:35:22

1y ago1:35:22

1:35:22

Contemporary Christian musician Josh Blakesley tells us of how tragedy brought him closer to God, his leap-of-faith to fund his first album, and his career as a parish Music Director. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at http://www.i…

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Rematriate 1:01:52

1y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

To rematriate is to return the sacred to the mother. Join us today as we talk about the collective work of Rematriation with Dr. Dian Million (Tanana Athabascan), Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida Nation) and Marquel Musgrave (Nanbe Owingeh). In this episode, we acknowledge that rematriation IS the work of decolonization; we talk through Indigenous Femi…

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Native Women Are Funny 40:59

1y ago40:59

40:59

Three incredible women, Sierra Ornales (Diné ), Jana Schmieding (Mniconjou and Sicangu Lakota) and Tazbah Rose Chavez (Nüümü, Diné and San Carlos Apache tribes) join All My Relations to talk about the comedy scene, sisterhood and above all else— laughter as a way of life. These are the the women that brought us Rutherford Falls, and you may have al…

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Telling True Stories in a Good Way 35:22

1y ago35:22

35:22

As an Indigenous documentary filmmaker, what does it mean to tell true stories in a good, ethical way? How do we protect and respect our communities while sharing our stories with broader audiences? How do our teachings inform our storytelling? On our newest episode we talk with Cherokee Nation filmmaker Brit Hensel about her work as a visual story…

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Native Children Belong in Native Homes 53:17

1y ago53:17

53:17

Brooke Pepion Swaney (Blackfeet/Salish) and Kendra Potter (Lummi) join All My Relations for “Native Children Belong in Native Homes.” This heartfelt, vulnerable and raw story is centered around their film, “Daughter of A Lost Bird”, which follows Kendra, an adult Native adoptee, as she reconnects with her birth family, discovers her Lummi heritage,…

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Rez Doggin' with Ryan Redcorn and Sterlin Harjo 57:38

1y ago57:38

57:38

Sterlin Harjo (Muskogee/Seminole) and Ryan Redcorn (Osage), join All My Relations for a live podcast to discuss how Native representation in Hollywood can be done right (or Rez-dogged). The conversation is packed with giggles, the importance of sharing opportunities with your community, the power of creating all Native spaces in entertainment and t…

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Deacon Luke Prihoda 1:23:14

1y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

A few months before his priestly ordination, Deacon Luke Prihoda (of the Diocese of Victoria) details his journey from being a minor league baseball player to answering God's call to enter St. Mary's Seminary, in Houston, TX. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to…

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Building Indigenous Futures 52:04

1y ago52:04

52:04

This episode delves into higher education for Native students. While colleges and universities around the US are releasing land acknowledgements, the Indigenous students who come from these lands make up only 1% of college students nationally. We know college can be a source of power and strength for our communities, but we also know the experience…

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Eddie Lowen 59:18

1y ago59:18

59:18

Eddie Lowen, of St. Faustina (Fulshear, TX), tells us about his rough background and family tragedies as well as how he was saved from that life to eventually become a teacher of troubled youth. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servants. LISTEN to the audio of our podcasts at h…

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Deacon Jonathan Ignacio 59:30

1y ago59:30

59:30

The newest Permanent Deacon of St. Faustina parish (Fulshear, TX), Jonathan Ignacio, tell us about his early desire to become a priest, finding his vocation as a husband & father, his path to becoming a Deacon and finding a home in Texas. In The Pews is a show that features the lives and inspirational stories of some of the church’s faithful servan…

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Fr. Victor Perez 56:53

1+ y ago56:53

56:53

Father Victor Perez, of St. Joseph and St. Stephen (Houston, TX) shares with us his vocation story that began in Texas but took him to Europe and back before he finally decided to enter the seminary. WATCH videos of our podcasts at http://www.inthepewsshow.com . CONNECT with us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter at @InThePews. Email us at inthepewsshow@…

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A Slower, More Mysterious, Contemplative Solstice with Clara Parkes 11:27

1+ y ago11:27

11:27

On today's episode, listen to a beautiful essay written and read by author, writer, and wool advocate, Clara Parkes, recorded in Maine, where she lives. Clara reflects on the dynamic celestial phenomenon of the Winter Solstice. Please see the show notes for more information and a transcript of today's episode.…

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Graze Yarn - An Interview with Jenya Schneider of Cuyama Lamb 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

38:27

We’re releasing a new yarn named Graze! Listen to an interview with Jenya Schneider, the co-owner and operator of Cuyama Lamb. She and her team raised the sheep whose wool is used to make Graze. Located in Santa Barbara, California, her sheep’s role is to graze along the hillside to help with wildfire mitigation - an effort we are very happy to sup…

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Michael Henderson 2:01:28

1+ y ago2:01:28

2:01:28

Michael Henderson tells about his incredible conversion story, as well as his life now as a family missionary with his wife & 9 children (with the Family Missions Company). DONATE to the Henderson family's mission... https://www.familymissionscompany.com/project/henderson-family/ WATCH videos of our podcasts at http:/inthepewsshow.com . CONNECT wit…

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