THE FLOCK
The Flock is a podcast, created by parishioners David Post and Brian Sapp. The Flock aims to build community at St. John's. Each episide is a 20-30 minute interview with a parishioner of St. John's. It is an opportunity to learn about and be inspired by the men and women of our parish.
CURRENT EPISODES
Eric Bradley
Episode 45
In this episode we sit down with Eric Bradley. He shares his story of how he hovered on the periphery of the Catholic Church for many years until he eventually made the decision to formally enter the Church in January 2023.
Dawn Fattal
Episode 46
In this episode Dawn Fattal shares her experiences growing up in a conservate Christian church with a healthly skepticsm of the Catholic Church. She discuss how over time the Lord revealed and continues to reveal the treasures of the Cathoic Church.
Jay Pfeifer
Episode 43
In this episode we hear from Jay Pfeifer. He shares how an early interest in his cousin's violin blossomed into a lifelong interest in music. He also talks about how an invitation to pray weekly for other parishioners has helped him grow in his faith.
Karen Mackowiak
Episode 44
In this episode we talk to Karen Mackowiak. She shares about a unique connection to the Catholic Church she attended while growing up and how she eventually landed at St. John's.
Carmen Durnell
Episode 41
In this episode we talk to Carmen Durnell. She talks about how she has always enjoyed being at Church, and how some good advice from a priest she knew in college, helped her take roots in the Church community at St. John's.
Ronaldo Munoz
Episode 42
In this episode we get the opportunity to talk to one of the inspiring young people from our parish. Ronaldo Munoz talks about his involvement with music ministries at St. John's. He discusses the obstacles he faced and how through the support of family, his Godfather, and the grace of God, he persevered.
Don Stoeser
Episode 39
In this extended episode, we get an in-depth history of Don Stoeser. He talks about how God has worked in his life and how providence led him and his wife to uproot from North Dakota and settle in Indiana.
Erin Taylor
Episode 40
In this episode we sit down with the newly appointed Director of Sacred Music at St. John's, Erin Taylor. She shares how her love of music started in the Methodist church she attended growing up and how she found her way to the Catholic Church and Church liturgy.
PREVIOUS EPISODES
Fr. Royce Gregerson
Episode 37
In this episode we get the opportunity to talk to Fr. Royce Gregerson. He shares his unique experience of attending seminary in Rome. He also discusses what his typical routine is like as pastor at St. John's.
Aaron Kindig
Episode 35
In this episode with talk to Aaron Kindig about how his journey to becoming Catholic and how the St. John's community supported his family through a difficult experience in his life.
Lou Bonacorsi
Episode 33
In this episode Lou Bonacorsi shares how he and his family made St. John's their home parish after the closing of St. Isadore in Nappanee
Carl Fussner
Episode 31
In this episode Carl Fussner shares his experiences of being a father of six and a member of the National Guard for 20 years.
Linda Magnuson
Episode 29
In this episode we hear from Linda Magnuson. She attempts to summarize an incredibly full life that has included travel, adventure, family, careers, and her Catholic faith.
Rosa Alba
Episode 38
In this episode we hear from Rosa Alba. She talks about her experience getting involved in the Church as an adult during a challenging period in her life and how she has continued to grow in her faith.
Alice Wheeler
Episode 36
In this episode we sit down with Alice Wheeler. She shares how saying yes to the little things and trying to meet imediate needs has led her to become involved in a number of ways at St. Johns.
Sandy Swartz
Episode 34
In this episode we hear from Sandy Swartz. Begining with her Great-Grandfather, Sandy shares her family's long history at St. John's and how she continues to be involved at the parish
Karen Abbs
Episode 32
In this episode we sit down with Karen Abbs. She shares her story of moving away from her hometown and eventually finding her faith community at St. John's
Rob Roeder
Episode 30
In this episode we talk to Rob Roeder. He shares how, despite a challenging childhood he has discovered newfound hope as an adopted son of God.
Ruth Newell
Episode 27
In this episode we talk to life-long St. John's member Ruth Newell. She reflects on her many years of teaching and how she became a teacher at St. John's.
JOHNNY EVANGELISTA
Episode 28
In this episode we sit down with Johnny Evangelista. He talks about his journey from seminarian, to pastoral associate at St. John's and his new adventure as a newlywed.
Brook Bennett
Episode 25
In this episode Brook Bennett shares how music led him from Arizona to eventually land in Goshen and how his faith journey led him to the Catholic Church.
Bill Kercher
Episode 26
In this episode Bill Kercher shares that despite thinking he would never return to work for the family business he found himself drawn to return to Goshen and St. John's to raise his family.
Tom Layman
Episode 23
In this episode we talk to Tom Layman. He shares about how a tragic event helped him refocus his faith and reconnect with the Catholic Church.
Amelia Bentrup
Episode 24
In this episode we sit down with Amelia Bentrup. She discusses her experience growing up on the east coast in a devout Catholic family without a supportive Catholic community.
Jeff Hartzler
Episode 21
In this episode we hear from Jeff Hartzler. He shares about his experiences as a pilot which lead him to meet his wife and to become a member of St. John's.
Jeff Thomas
Episode 22
In this episode we sit down with Jeff Thomas. Jeff describes his long career in nursing and how he became Catholic after growing up Lutheran
David Maugel
Episode 19
In this eposide we sit down with David Maugel. He reflects on how the challenges he has encountered, when approached with humility, have deepened his faith and led to unexpected fruits.
Deacon Christian Nieves
Episode 20
In this episode, we talk to Deacon Christian Nieves. He discusses his path to becoming a deacon and explains the many ways he serves the St. John's community.
Rita Elliott
Episode 17
In this episode Rita Elliott reflects on her experience growing up surrounded by Polish & Catholic traditions and shares how the Church and the St. John's community have supported her through life's challenges.
Kathy Frederickson
Episode 18
In this episode, we hear from long-time parishioner, Kathy Fredrickson. She shares the story of how her involvement in a children's choir at St. John's Elementary blossomed into a life-long love of choir that continues to this day
Claire Tarala
Episode 15
In this episode we talk to Claire Tarala who shares the joys and challenges of being a young mother of four - soon to be five - young children.
Ani Wallach
Episode 16
In this episode Ani Wallach shares her faith journey. She discussed coming to the United States from Indonesia as a teenager and how she maintained her Catholic faith despite the challenges.
Loren Hartman
Episode 13
In the episode we talk to Loren Hartman. He discusses how the autority of the Catholic Church drew him in during a challenging period of his life
Sister Colleen Bauer
Episode 14
In this episode we sit down with long-time St. John's parishioner, Sr. Colleen Bauer. She talks about her 50 years of teaching and being a School Sister of Notre Dame.
Nancy Glon
Episode 11
In this eposide Nancy Glonn reflects on her active life of service at the many parsish communities she has been part of including the past 30 years at St. John's.
James Richardson
Episode 12
In this episode we sit down with James Richardson, director of Sacred Music at St. John's. He talks about how Our Lady's intercession has impacted his life and his journey to St. John's.
Donna Wiktorowski
Episode 9
In this episode, Donna Wiktoroski shares how Catholic radio sparked an unlikely conversion to the Catholic Church and eventually led her to become an active member of St. John's.
Roger Schmucker
Episode 10
In this episode we hear from Roger Schmucker as he shares how God has provided him the support he needs through the St. John's community.
George Fattal
Episode 7
In this episode, George Fattal explains how he works to spread the Gospel as a "salesman for Christ." George and his wife, Dawn, are co-directors of RCIA at St. John's
John Morse
Episode 5
In this episode, John Morse talks about how seeing faith in action among Cathoic missionaries impacted him and helped lead him to St. John's.
Carmen Cox
Episode 3
In this episode, Carmen Cox shares her faith journey from her youth in the Bronx to becoming a Sacristan at St. John's.
Amanda Woodiel
Episode 1
In our first episode, we meet Amanda Woodiel. She tells us how she joined the Catholic Church and is working to make other people feel welcomed in our Parish
Father Brian Florin
Episode 8
In this episode we interview our new Parochial Vicar, Father Brian Florin. He shares his vocation story and the how he is beginning the adventure of being at Catholic priest at St. John's.
Denise Federow
Episode 6
In this episode, we learn about the many ways that Denise Fedorow has impacted St. John's and how she uses her writing to spread the "Good News".
Andrew Studebaker
Episode 4
In this episode we meet and learn more about Andrew Studebaker. Hear about his search for depth and tradition in Christianity and how he landed in the Catholic Church at St. John's.
Brian Krider
Episode 2
In this pilot episode, we talk to Brian Krider as he shares his story as a life-long member of St. John's and the many ways that the community has shaped and formed him.