What happens when a science-loving kid who once tried walking on water grows up? He becomes a priest of course!
In this episode of Holy Banter, Christina and Andrea sit down with Father Andrew Morand, who grew up at St. Alphonsus, to talk about his unexpected journey from curious kid to diocesan priest. Father Andrew shares how hearing the word “transubstantiation” during First Communion prep first captured his imagination, why he once thought priests knew secret “magic words” and how retreats, Catholic community, prayer and a growing desire to enter more deeply into the spiritual life eventually led him to discern the priesthood.
Along the way, Father Andrew talks about learning to hear God in silence, the joys and sacrifices of spiritual fatherhood, and what it means to preach to the person in the pew who may be suffering the most. And, of course, he explains how a 40-hour Minecraft experiment using canon law unexpectedly reached hundreds of thousands of people and sparked some surprisingly deep conversations about the Catholic faith.
It’s a funny, thoughtful conversation about science, faith, vocation, prayer and discovering that sometimes God’s call becomes clear long before you’re completely sure you want to answer it.
What is Holy Banter: St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church Podcast?
Uplifting interviews, light-hearted discussions, and a sprinkle of humor—Holy Banter invites you into joyful, faith-filled conversations that inspire and entertain. Join Christina Steele, Associate Director of Adult Evangelization and co-host Andrea Simpson, Associate Director of Family Faith Formation, at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in Zionsville, Indiana as they explore real-life faith stories, share spiritual insights, and occasionally laugh a little too loudly. Whether you're deep in your journey or just curious, there's a seat at the table for you.