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In this episode of Open Seat, Stephanie Jimenez courageously shares her journey through doubt, anxiety, and an emotionally harmful relationship—and the faith that ultimately gave her the strength to leave.

Raised in the Catholic Church, Stephanie reflects on moments when she questioned God, felt overwhelmed by fear, and struggled to believe she was worthy of love. Through prayer, family support, and grace she didn’t always recognize in the moment, she discovered that leaving was not a failure—but an act of faith.

This is a story about:
• The courage to leave when it feels impossible
• Faith that waits patiently through doubt
• Healing from emotional harm
• Learning gratitude on the other side of pain

Whether you are questioning, healing, or learning to trust again, Stephanie’s story reminds us that God never lets go—and that courage often begins with a single prayer.

Open Seat is a space for authentic conversations about faith, unfiltered and unapologetic. Wherever you find an open seat in your life, we invite you to pull up a chair and listen.

🕊️ Is there a difficult season God brought you through that you need to thank Him for?

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This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond.

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Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.

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In this powerful episode of Open Seat, we welcome Rick Cox, a parishioner whose journey to the Catholic faith is marked by resilience, grace, and an unshakable desire for God.

Rick shares how a cancer diagnosis unexpectedly led him to church for the first time—not out of obligation, but through a simple act of friendship. What began as accompaniment soon became a calling. With no religious upbringing and no intention of becoming Catholic, Rick found something he never expected: a family.

As he walked through OCIA, Rick faced serious medical complications, including major surgery just weeks before the Easter Vigil. Yet even in moments where death was a real possibility, his deepest desire remained clear—baptism. Rick recounts a profound hospital experience that he believes involved his guardian angel, a moment that strengthened his faith at its most fragile point.

Now two years Catholic, Rick reflects on how faith has transformed his outlook on life, deepened his compassion, and led him to serve others—especially fellow veterans. From greeting parishioners at Mass to listening to those who need someone to lean on, Rick embodies what it means to live faith through presence and love.

This episode invites listeners to reflect on a simple but challenging question:
What do you desire of God in your life?

Pull up a seat—Rick’s story is one you won’t forget.

Support the show

This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond.

www.HolyFamilyAdrian.org
Instagram: Instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian
Facebook: Facebook.com/adrianCatholic
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian

Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.

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In this episode of Open Seat, we welcome Bill Fetzer, a lifelong parishioner, husband, father, grandfather, and neighbor whose story is rooted in faith, hard work, and treating others with dignity. From growing up in Adrian and playing baseball as a young man, to building a career through perseverance and integrity, Bill shares lessons learned through decades of work, family life, and service to the Church.

Bill reflects on leadership, loss, love, and resilience — including the profound impact of his wife Rose, the pride he has in his children and grandchildren, and the importance of showing up for others, even in life’s hardest moments. His simple yet powerful advice — “Treat other people the way you want to be treated” — weaves through every part of his story.

As you listen, we invite you to reflect: Who is your neighbor, and how do you act as a neighbor?

Support the show

This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond.

www.HolyFamilyAdrian.org
Instagram: Instagram.com/holyfamilyadrian
Facebook: Facebook.com/adrianCatholic
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian

Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.