How Catholic Radio, C.S. Lewis, and the Saints Led Us Home
From RED-C Roundup by RED-C Apostolate
November 12, 2025 · 42 min · Episode 410
About this episode
Two converts share their journey to the Catholic Church and their involvement in youth ministry, highlighting the influence of Catholic radio, C.S. Lewis, and the saints.
Two converts share how Catholic radio, C.S. Lewis, and the saints led them home to the Church - and into parish youth ministry that forms whole families. Host Darren Sinkule and Deacon Robin Waters welcome Daniel and Noelle Self of St. Jerome Catholic Church (Hewitt/Waco). Daniel traces his path from Assemblies of God to a hunger for liturgy; Noelle shares a varied Protestant upbringing, common misconceptions about Catholics, and how listening to gentle, Scripture-rooted answers on Catholic radio opened her heart. They recall their first Mass, a renewed love for the Eucharist, the communion of saints (including Noelle’s confirmation saint, St. Teresa of Calcutta), and Noelle’s testimony of healing after asking St. Rita’s intercession. Now serving in youth ministry, they explain St. Jerome’s family-based formation that engages parents and teens together in the sacramental life. Follow the show, rate and review, and share. 01:44 - Pentecostal roots and a draw to liturgy07:11 - Noelle’s background and Catholic misconceptions09:03 - Meeting through a C.S. Lewis group and a quick marriage11:15 - Lewis, Chesterton, and opening to Catholicism16:15 - Wrestling with Episcopal/Anglican…
People in this episode
Guests: Noelle Self, Daniel Self
Topics covered
- Catholic radio
- C.S. Lewis
- saints
- youth ministry
- family-based formation
- Eucharist
- intercession
Keywords
- conversion
- liturgical hunger
- Protestant upbringing
- Catholic misconceptions
- St. Teresa of Calcutta
- St. Rita
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Catholic radio
Books & works: Scripture
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