Can I Getta Amen

In this episode of Can I Getta Amen, Kristi sits down with Connie LeBlanc for a conversation about healing, faith, forgiveness, suffering, and redemption.

Connie shares honestly about the difficult experiences that shaped her childhood and the ways those experiences affected how she saw herself, her family, and even her relationship with God. But her story doesn't end there.

Through Jesus Christ, prayer, community, and a deeper Catho...

This week on Can I Getta Amen, Faith, music, and truth come together in this special conversation with Ted Broussard.

Ted is a Catholic, a member of the St. Albert the Great Chapter of the Lay Dominican Order, and a lifelong student of theology, history, and the relationship between faith and reason. He's also spent decades immersed in music, studying Theory and Composition at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and performing ...

In this episode of Can I Getta Amen, Kristi sits down with Margaret Trahan, Executive Director of the Catholic Legacy Foundation of Acadiana, to discuss faith-filled estate planning, Catholic investing, stewardship, and how Catholics can support the Church for generations to come.
 
Together they explore:
 
 • What it means to leave a Catholic legacy
 • The difference between endowments and donor-...

Father Michael Champagne joins us for a powerful conversation about faith, family, vocation, the Eucharist, and the incredible story behind Louisiana's beloved Fête Dieu du Teche.

Raised in a deeply Catholic Cajun family, Father Michael shares how daily prayer, the Rosary, and Eucharistic devotion shaped his life and eventually led him to the priesthood and the Community of Jesus Crucified. He discusses the influence of Father James...

What happens when your identity is stripped away? For speaker and youth minister Tim Jara, that question became the doorway to encountering Jesus in a life-changing way.

After an injury ended his gymnastics career, Tim found himself searching for purpose and belonging. What began as a Confirmation retreat became the moment Christ transformed his life through Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and the simple hospitality of yo...

Recorded live at Steubenville SOUTH 2026, Kristi sits down with longtime conference leaders Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Catholic speaker Paul George.

Together they reflect on more than thirty years of Steubenville conferences, sharing stories of unexpected friendships, unforgettable moments, and the countless lives transformed by a single encounter with Jesus Christ.

From Fr. Dave's unexp...

As we continue our Steubenville SOUTH Summer Series, Kristi sits down with three different guests whose stories all point to the same truth: God works through willing hearts.

First, Jennifer and Carmen share how a simple invitation from their daughters grew into a thriving youth group in Iota, Louisiana. What started with just four teens became nearly sixty students through unexpected generosity, faithful leadership, and a community...

In this special Steubenville SOUTH 2026 episode of Can I Getta Amen, Tiffany and Kristi sit down with speaker, musician, and author Noelle Garcia for an honest conversation about faith, suffering, prayer, and the unique gifts God has given women.

Noelle shares stories from her own life—including caring for her mother-in-law through dementia, raising six children, and the lessons God continues to teach her through everyday chal...

Recorded live from Steubenville SOUTH 2026, Kristi and Tiffany sit down with Catholic speaker Tanner Kalina and worship leader Josh Blakesley for a conversation about conversion, discipleship, worship, and learning to love God with your whole heart.

Tanner shares his remarkable faith journey—from growing up Catholic in Texas, to pursuing comedy in Los Angeles, to encountering Christ in a life-changing way that ultimately led h...

What happens when God leads you down a path you never expected?

This week we're bringing you two conversations from Steubenville SOUTH 2026 with former seminarians Trey Holmes and Will Brittain, along with special co-host Emmy and Ellise, as they reflect on life after seminary, discerning God's will, and discovering that holiness isn't reserved for priests or religious—it's meant for all of us.

Together we talk about the transi...

In this special episode of Can I Getta Amen, we sit down with longtime Steubenville prayer ministers Tony, Angelle, and Beth to hear the stories most conference attendees never get to hear. From decades of serving youth to witnessing lives transformed through the Eucharist and the power of prayer, they share why they continue answering God's call year after year.

Whether you're a youth minister wondering if Steubenville is worth the...

 Welcome to our Steubenville South Summer Series!

We're kicking off our Steubenville South Summer Series with three seminarians from the Diocese of Lafayette and Alexandria!

Roman Mayard and Rolando "Bro" Broadhead join Kristi and her special co-host Elise Bourgeois for a fun, faith-filled conversation about their journeys to the seminary, the people who influenced them, and what it means to respond to God's call. Along the way,...

Does God really love me?

Most Christians would answer "yes"... but do we actually live like we believe it?

This week on Trailer Parked Theology, we're wrapping up our study of 1 John 4 by talking about one of the hardest truths to grasp: God loved us first. His love isn't a reward for good behavior, perfect prayers, or getting our lives together—it's where the Christian life begins.

We also share some honest Monday moments&mdash...

Live from Holy Spirit Studios at the Abide Women's Conference, Kristi and Tonia sit down with Sarah Kaczmarek to discuss the transformative power of the Father's love, encountering the Holy Spirit, and discovering our true identity as beloved sons and daughters of God.

Together, they explore what it means to see ourselves through "God lenses," why we don't have to earn the Holy Spirit, and how God's love meets us right where we...

In this episode of Trailer Parked Theology, Josh and Kristi kick things off with a few laughs, a "real-time revelation." But the conversation quickly turns toward something much deeper as they dive into 1 John 3 and the incredible truth of God's love.

What does it mean to be called a child of God? Why does John place such a strong emphasis on love? And how can we learn to see ourselves through the Father's eyes instead of the w...

Live from the Abide Women's Conference 2026, we sit down with Sister Mary Madeline Todd of the Nashville Dominicans for a joyful conversation about vocation, identity, friendship with Jesus, and the transformative power of God's love.

Sister Mary Madeline shares the beautiful story behind her religious name, inspired by Saint Mary Magdalene, whose encounter with Christ became a witness to resurrection and hope. Together, we explore ...

This week on Trailer Parked Theology, Josh and Kristi share a takeaway from a recent marriage retreat that challenged one of the most common images used to explain Christian marriage: the triangle. They explore how sacramental marriage is about far more than two individuals independently pursuing God.

Together they unpack a richer vision of marriage as a living icon of Christ's love for the Church, where spouses become instruments o...

In this special "mini-sode" of Can I Getta Amen, Kristi and Tonia sit down with Heather Khym at the 2026 Abide Conference to talk about podcasting, prayer, burnout, self-reliance, and what it truly means to abide in Christ.

Heather shares the story behind her Abiding Together podcast, how friendship sparked ministry, and the unexpected way God called her into ministry.

If you've ever struggled with hearing God’s voice, trusting...

In this episode of Trailer Parked Theology, Kristi and Josh break down what theology actually means — and why it’s not just for scholars or pastors. Through honest conversation, humor, and Scripture, they explore how practical theology helps us encounter God in everyday life.

Continuing their dive into First Epistle of John Chapter 2, they unpack themes like obedience, grace, sin, the Holy Spirit, and what it really mean...