The Last Pew is a Catholic podcast hosted by Lori Mainiero and Kendell Martinez, created for anyone seeking God's love—whether you're front and center at Mass or just making it to the back pew. In this apostolic age, we're here to evangelize with honesty, humility, and heart. Every episode is an invitation to rediscover that you are loved, wanted, and never alone. From real-life faith journeys to deep conversations about God’s mercy, we’re welcoming everyone—no matter where you are in your w ...
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Lori Mainiero And Kendell Martinez Podcasts
It's our 13th episode, but don't be scared! Today Kendell and Lori reflect on how we respond to the Lord - do we give Him the "no" of the Enemy and the fallen angels, or do we give Him the "yes" of the saints? Join us as we prepare not for Halloween, but for All Saints Day! The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church New Orleans Se…
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Protect Your Joy: Kick Satan in the Face!
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33:39This week Kendell and Lori are at battle with the principalities and powers, and discovering how to fight the good fight. Join along as they tape up their fists and get battle ready! The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic ChurchBy Lori Mainiero and Kendell Martinez
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Kendell and Lori explore the fundamental attribution error as they dive into the judgiest of all topics... sin. How do we combat our own tendency to judge (and misjudge) others? The Last Pew Podcast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Spiritual Survival in the Modern World by Dr. Andrew SwaffordBy Lori Mainiero and Kendell Martinez
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Today’s episode is all about grace, particularly the grace that we can give to others because we have already received it from the Father. The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Litany of HumilityBy Lori Mainiero and Kendell Martinez
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Forgiveness is tough - tough to give, and often tough to receive. In today's episode Kendell and Lori unpack the power of forgiveness and encourage you to let go of whatever is holding you back from true peace. The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish St. Maria Goretti Prayers of and for forgiveness Treasury of Novenas by Rev. La…
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In today’s bonus episode we are all about genius! Working Genius, that is. Kendell and Lori share the joy and benefit our parish staff has received through the Working Genius Assessment and encourage others to utilize this tool at home and the office. The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Working Genius (official site) Working…
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Today's episode is about the dry spells and the challenges we face that tempt us to believe God no longer cares about us. This, of course, is false - God always cares for us and loves us, even through the valleys of our days. This episode has met with many challenges and even has some weird noises that weren't there when we recorded (the lawn mower…
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News Flash: We don’t have to do it ALL! In today’s episode Kendell and Lori reflect on a quote from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: “Do what you can, and God will do the rest.” The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Reflections with St. Elizabeth Ann SetonBy Lori Mainiero and Kendell Martinez
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Join Kendell and Lori as they unpack the topic of Surrendering it all to God…the joys, the frustrations, the work, the play. Hear how the experience of deliberately surrendering everything can bring peace to every aspect of your life. The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Tips for a Deeper Surrender: The Surrender Novena Litan…
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In this first lagniappe episode, Kendell and Lori share how The Last Pew came into being and why they feel compelled to share the love of God in this particular way. The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Want More Joy in Your Career? Pat Lencioni on the Chris Stefanick Show Working Genius Assessment site Steubenville …
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In this third episode Kendell and Lori explore what it means to receive and give unconditional love, and what it means that God loves us unconditionally. The Last Pew (official site) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ParishBy Lori Mainiero and Kendell Martinez
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Kendell and Lori explore the idea of waiting upon the Lord –what that might mean and how it looks in both an ordinary day and extraordinary circumstances. p.s. We incorrectly gave credit to Fr. Mike Schmitz for writing the Pocket Guide to Adoration. Fr. Josh Johnson of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is, in fact, the author of this fantastic resource. C…
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Kendell and Lori share their concept of our spiritual kitchen sinks and our efforts to keep them clean and filled with the things of Christ. Links: The Last Pew (official site) The Chosen Working GeniusBy Lori Mainiero and Kendell Martinez
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