Episodes

  • "Day One of Pope Leo XIV"

    "Day One of Pope Leo XIV"
    May 16 2025
    On the day Pope Leo XIV was elected, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry jump in on initial thoughts and reasons for excitement of the new pontificate.
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    30 mins
  • "Thoughts and Predictions for the Conclave"

    "Thoughts and Predictions for the Conclave"
    May 7 2025
    The papal conclave starts today and Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien offer some practical tips on praying for the cardinals and the new pope and share a few predictions of how it might turn out.
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    31 mins
  • Reflections on Pope Francis

    Reflections on Pope Francis
    May 2 2025
    Pope Francis has gone to his eternal rest and our priests are sad. in this week's episode, they share their favorite stories and the ways that Pope Francis challenged them to be better pastors.
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    30 mins
  • Rerelease: Why is Lent a Bigger Deal to Us than Easter?

    Rerelease: Why is Lent a Bigger Deal to Us than Easter?
    Apr 30 2025

    It seems that we are more motivated to live Lent rather than live Easter. What's that all about? On this week's "Pastors of Payne", Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk through how we can truly live this Easter Season. Enjoy!
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    31 mins
  • "Why is Lent a Bigger Deal To Us Than Easter?"

    "Why is Lent a Bigger Deal To Us Than Easter?"
    Apr 25 2025
    It seems that we are more motivated to live Lent rather than live Easter. What's that all about? On this week's "Pastors of Payne", Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk through how we can truly live this Easter Season. Enjoy!
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    31 mins
  • "Did Jesus Make a Mistake Choosing Judas? And Other Thoughts on John 12"

    "Did Jesus Make a Mistake Choosing Judas? And Other Thoughts on John 12"
    Apr 18 2025
    As we celebrate Holy Week, Judas the Betrayer plays a central role. Why did Jesus choose him as one of the twelve? Was it a mistake? And what's the controversy over anointing Jesus' feet with oil? All that and more on this week's "Pastors of Payne" podcast.
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    30 mins
  • "A Day in the Life of a Parish Priest"

    "A Day in the Life of a Parish Priest"
    Apr 11 2025
    Do priests only work on Sundays? Of course not. But what does a typical Sunday or weekday look like for Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien. That's this week's "Pastors of Payne" podcast. Enjoy!
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    30 mins
  • "Why Are So Many People Becoming Catholic?"

    "Why Are So Many People Becoming Catholic?"
    Apr 4 2025
    Between Stillwater and downtown Tulsa, about 150 people are becoming Catholic this year. That includes men, women, and children, some already baptized, others not. But why? Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien walk us through the reasons why so many are choosing the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic faith.
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    30 mins