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Porch Time with the Padres

Fathers Labenz & Chris
Catholic Church
Easter
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Jesus Christ
Grief
Holy Week
Jesus
Catholic Faith
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Faith
Lent
Christian Faith
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Sacrament Of Matrimony
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Forgiveness
Hope
Mexico City
Wichita
Eucharist

Welcome to the Back Porch! "Porch Time with the Padres" was inspired by the almost nightly leisurely back porch conversations of the priests during their time at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. The padres continue to chat about faith, the priesthood, and life in general, hosting the occasional guest along the way. Expect holiness, hilarity, and a hint of hops!

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Grace is the conversation topic on the back porch this week: what is it and why is it vitally important for us? Perhaps Fr. Labenz falls from grace as he tries to defend "bro country."

Two listeners have sent in questions to the back porch! This week the padres chat about how we can thank the Lord for answered prayers and how certain they are that they're saved.

In the second part of their conversation, Fr. Jarrod, Fr. Chris, and Fr. Labenz take a deep dive into how evangelization, discipleship, and stewardship fit together. Fr. Jarrod masterfully highlights the importance of relationship, the God-given foun... more

The padres welcome Fr. Jarrod Lies, the Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship, to the back porch in this first of a two-part episode. Fr. Jarrod shares some funny memories of working with Fr. Labenz, then recounts the experiences th... more

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Father Jarrod Lies
Vicar for Stewardship, Evangelization and Discipleship
Diocese of Wichita
Episode: Fr. Jarrod Lies, Welcome to the Back Porch! Pt. I
Fr. Jerome Spexarth
Guest priest with experience in deliverance ministry
Pastor at Holy Cross and St. Teresa in Hutchinson
Episode: Fr. Jerome Spexarth, Welcome to the Back Porch!
Carl A. Kemme
Bishop of the Diocese (addressed as Bishop Kemme)
Catholic Diocese (unspecified in transcript)
Episode: Bishop Kemme Returns, Pt. II: Discipleship, Evangelization, and Stewardship
Carl Kemme
Bishop of the Diocese of Wichita
Diocese of Wichita
Episode: Bishop Kemme Returns, Pt. I: The Man behind the Miter
Father Jorge
Guest priest, part of the Mexico City pilgrimage
Catholic Church (Mexico City)
Episode: The REAL Padres, Pt. II: Blessed Miguel Pro and Other Adventures in Mexico City
Father Jesus
Guest priest, part of the Mexico City pilgrimage
Catholic Church
Episode: The REAL Padres, Pt. II: Blessed Miguel Pro and Other Adventures in Mexico City
Father Jorge Lopez
Pastor of St. Patrick's, Wichita
St. Patrick's, Wichita
Episode: The REAL Padres, Pt. I: Visiting Our Lady of Guadalupe
Father Jesus Banuelos
Priest and guest on the show
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Episode: The REAL Padres, Pt. I: Visiting Our Lady of Guadalupe
David Voss
Army chaplain, veteran priest
Catholic Church/Army
Episode: There's No Atheist in the Foxhole

Hosts

Father Chris Rumbach
Host of Porch Time with the Padres; Catholic priest; active in Wichita Diocese; multiple episode appearances.
Father Andrew Labenz
Co-host on Back Porch discussions; Catholic priest; linked to Resurrection Parish and Our Lady of Lourdes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Let’s Go Padres!

    A former Kansan from Hutchinson & Wichita that now resides in Arkansas. These podcasts are a perfect length. I love having my religion re-enforced with your insights on Catholicism. I hope you keep the podcast up. I just made it through season 1 & started on season 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nance58
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I love this podcast. It helps me have a deeper connection to my faith!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _Ron1
    United States5 months ago
  • 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    So Good! I love listening to this podcast!!!!!!!!!!💚💚💚💚💛💛💛💛

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Let’s gooooooooooooooooooo
    United States6 months ago
  • The band is back together!

    So thankful to be able to enjoy your conversations again. We LOVE this podcast and pray for

    you guys. Sounds like you guys are crushing it, which is no surprise. We miss you at OLL!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Painters in Pitt
    United States7 months ago
  • Let’s Gooooo!

    So grateful for your spiritual and practical insights that bring us closer to the heart of Jesus. Bless you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mkroupa14
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise approachable, faith-forward discussions that feel like a friendly porch chat.
Shows are family-friendly and accessible, with moments of humor and practical faith takeaways.
Fans appreciate the warmth and sincerity of hosts and guests, and value the spiritual nourishment and relatable stories.

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Deacon Meyerhoff, Welcome to the Back Porch!
Q: What was it like giving your first homily after ordination?
He explains they ordained on Thursday evening and he preached the first Mass the next morning and again on the weekend, detailing the nerves, then the moment it clicked and he felt called to preach.
Deacon Meyerhoff, Welcome to the Back Porch!
Q: Tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to seminary.
Luke describes growing up, the decision point in high school, and the path through Blessed Sacrament, Conception Seminary College, Mundelein, and internships, leading to the call to orders and his sense of vocation.
Classroom Edition #5 - RCS 2nd Graders
Q: Lucas, where were you born?
Lucas is curious about roots, and the host shares being born in North Platte, Nebraska, linking family and faith to a sense of place.
Classroom Edition #5 - RCS 2nd Graders
Q: Elise, what is your favorite part of Resurrection?
Elise's favorite part is simply hanging out with friends, which underscores the social dimension of faith formation in school.
Classroom Edition #5 - RCS 2nd Graders
Q: Father Chris, what is your favorite saint?
Saint Thomas Aquinas stands out for the way his Summa Theology-—though vast—has deeply shaped the host's approach to learning and faith.

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A laid-back, faith-forward show featuring two Catholic priests along with guest priests and educators. Conversations blend personal vocation stories, parish life, and practical faith topics with warmth, humor, and behind-the-scenes church life. Episodes often center on evangelization, discipleship, and stewardship within a pastoral, community-centered frame, occasionally pairing introspective theology with lighthearted porch-time banter. The format tends to feel approachable for lay listeners, families, and those curious about Catholic life, faith formation, and education, with engaging anecdotes from travel, missions, and school settings that add authenticity and relatability.

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Recent guests on Porch Time with the Padres include:

1. Father Jarrod Lies
2. Fr. Jerome Spexarth
3. Carl A. Kemme
4. Carl Kemme
5. Father Jorge
6. Father Jesus
7. Father Jorge Lopez
8. Father Jesus Banuelos

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