Family life can be hectic. But God can be found right in the middle of it. Join Deacon Scott and Brenda Aikin as they share stories about their family, their faith, and their View from the Pew. Produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out how Deacon Scott is taking baby steps into being a empty nester, what are your teaching children about money, and how to be good stewards of God's gifts. This week's guest is Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out what is Deacon Scott's favorite BBQ in Texas, how to find God in nature, and how Deacon Scott will head into the wilderness to renew. This week's guest is Fr. John Nepil.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out where Deacon Scott will be spending the next school year, the adventures that God has planned for each of us, and how to let your new graduates find their own adventure. This week's guest is Stacey Sumereau.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode hear why Deacon Scott has a Catholic Answer for Brenda's questions, thoughts from Archbishop Sample of Portland on the election of the pope, and the many connections that go along with Pope Leo XIV.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out what has been keeping Deacon Scott and Brenda very busy during the month of April and the joys and sadness of this Easter seasonSubscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why God can make changes to the weather, how the message of "peace" is perfect for Lent, and how to surrender your control like Mary.This week's guest is Fr. John Marshall.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this weeks episode find out why Lent is a perfect opportunity to make a lasting change and how the virtue of "trust" can get you there.This week's guest is author Gary Zimak.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode hear why Deacon Scott's schedule is wide open, how many times 40 is used in scripture, and go beyond the rules this Lent and grow in faith. This week's guest is Steve Ray.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode hear where the Aikins call home, how a convert found faith with his heart and logic, and a new view for Lent.This week's guest is Matthew Wiseman.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why Deacon Scott is so competitive, what do you find inside the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and what it means to be fully alive.This week's guest is Fr. Niall O'Riordan.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out what is Deacon Scott's love language and how sacred music is beautifully realized in the celebration of the mass.This week's guest is Alex McCune of Christ The King Church.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode hear how Deacon Scott got an upgrade to Grandpa 2.0, how God's plan is greater then your own, and how to set aside your own expectation for your child's vocation.Today's guest is Tanner Kalina. Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out what New Year's Resolutions Deacon Scott plans on making and breaking, how looking back will help you plan for the new year, and how to journey through this new year with faith and hope.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out how Brenda gets chores on the Honey-Do-List, how to offer and receive forgiveness, and how the Christ Child can lead us to healing old wounds.This week's guest is Patricia Mackie, LPC at Everyday Counseling.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why Brenda got an early Christmas present, how to find peace during Advent, and how clearing out space in your life makes room for Christ.This week's guest is Gary Zimak.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this weeks episode find out why Deacon Scott's guardian angel had to wake him up, hear the devotion of St. Maximillian Kolbe's devotion to our Blessed Mother, and how a consecration to Mary can help you grow in faith.This week's guest is Joshua Mazrin.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On today's show find out why the world is different today, are all saints Catholic, and do the saints set an example that is impossible to achieve. Today's guest is Karlo Broussard.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
In a heartfelt episode, Deacon Scott and Brenda discuss how to find faith in the midst of a medical diagnosis. This week's guest is Dr. John Oertle who talks about dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode Deacon Scott and Brenda say goodbye to a good dog, find out how to keep from overspending, and how a reduction of debt allows you to be more charitable.This week's guest is Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors. Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why Deacon Scott can't stop working on computers and how small habit changes in your faith life can give you some big results.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why it literally took planes, trains, and automobiles to get Deacon Scott and Brenda to their destination, why we gather at an altar to celebrate mass, and how friends are there to gather with you.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why Deacon Scott didn't get to eat at the parish BBQ, learn what it takes to be a Catholic Company Man, and how to have family time even when business keeps you on the road. This week's guest is Eric Meyer.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode Deacon Scott and Brenda say goodbye and hello, get ready for a new year of Faith Formation, and share some of the many ways you grow in faith along with your kids.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode, find out why ministry have Deacon Scott and Brenda going in different directions, why St. Andres Bessette is the perfect name for a downtown chapel, and no matter where you go Christ is already there.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out the best time spent with children and grandchildren and learn the 4 levels of happiness from Fr. Robert Spitzer.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why having green grass will cost Deacon Scott some extra money, why Brenda loves a ministry of hospitality and hear from Archbishop Alexander Sample at the National Eucharistic Congress.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why perseverance leads to blessings, miracles do happen and how you can experience Encounter School of Ministry.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why Brenda is having issues with her hanging flower baskets, what Deacon Justin Echevarria is doing in these days before ordination, and how Deacon Scott was transformed through his ordination.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode join in the celebration as the last Aikin graduates High School. Deacon Scott and Brenda share some of their adventures plus Bear Woznick joins the show to talk about Men, Manliness, and Fatherhood.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why Deacon Scott won't answer text messages from Brenda, the connection between Padre Pio and Holy Spirit, and how we all receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Deacon Scott and Brenda continue to share their pilgrimage to Italy. This week hear about a surprise encounter through the intercession of St. Michael. And the culmination of the journey to the city of Assisi.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Deacon Scott and Brenda are back from their pilgrimage to Rome. Join them on today's show and hear about the grace they encountered and some of the joys and laughs they shared.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why Deacon Scott is feeling a little twisted this week and how there are days this week to be Martha and days to be Mary. Deacon Scott and Brenda walk through Holy Week.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode hear why Deacon Scott doesn't miss his academic years, what are the special Lenten practices in Rome, and how to join our sufferings to Christ. This week's guest is Deacon Justin Echevarria. Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why Deacon Scott has his hand full, how God led a veterinarian to the priesthood, and a common path of discernment to vocation. This week's guest is Fr. Niall O'Riordan. Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why Deacon Scott is not the only family member who can pack up the truck, why a weekend getaway is the best time with family, and how couples can have a better Lent together.Todays guest is Patricia Mackie, Everyday Counseling.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why leaving before the storm didn't work out for Deacon Scott and how surrendering is not giving up. This week's guest is author Joe McGivney. Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out how well of a party planner is Deacon Scott, why we don't need to make everything so complicated, and how Ordinary Time in our liturgical calendar is a time to grow in faith.This week's guest is Dina Marie Hale.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out why we "practice" the faith, the Holy Family's journey to the heart of trust, and how God cares about each family's mission.This week's guest is Julie Onderko.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
It is a rare privilege and blessing when a grandfather can baptize his granddaughter. On today's episode Deacon Scott and Brenda share their family baptism celebration. Plus, what can you do to encourage and pray for family members who refuse the sacrament.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
On this week's episode find out what items Deacon Scott looks for on Black Friday, how to hear when God Speaks, and the Aikins share their story of loss.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.