The Last Pew
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 walk with Christ. So pull up a seat… even if it’s in the back.
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In today's episode as we pick up the shield of faith, Kendell and Lori discuss what the shield really does and how it protects not just ourselves but our faith community.
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Week four of our Lenten journey has us lacing up our shoes, specifically the shoes of the Gospel of Peace. The shoes are the one piece of armor that indicates our need to do something. They require us to spread the Good News - to GO and spread the Gospel of Peace.
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Week Three of our Lenten series brings us to the Breastplate of Righteousness. As armor, the breastplate protects the chest and heart. The spiritual armor of the breastplate protects our heart from spiritual harm and the consequences of sin. We know that our own righteous acts are no match for Satan's attacks. But we need frequent reminders.
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Today we discuss the first piece of armor, the belt of truth. St. Paul tells us to put on the belt, and we know that truth is foundational. So what does this look like in an average day? Kendell and Lori explore what it means to wear the belt of truth in our battle against the principalities that rule this world.
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Welcome to Lent, everybody! We are starting this season with the posture of standing as Paul encourages us in Ephesians to STAND! Please continue to join us on this most extraordinary journey as we put on the whole armor of God!
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Welcome to Season Two! Today we introduce our Lenten series, Battle Ready. For the next eight weeks we will discuss what it means to put on the armor of God, and what that might look like in our daily lives.
Lent officially begins next Wednesday, February 18, so we are starting the series with an introduction to Ephesians 6 in which Paul instructs us to put on the whole armor of God so that we might withstand in the evil day. We l...
In this last episode of Season One, Kendell and Lori talk with Spiritual Director and fellow parishioner, Karen Dill, to learn what is spiritual direction, how to seek it and why you might want to.
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Change is hard. We all know it, and few of us really look forward to it. In this week's episode, Kendell and Lori discuss some practical spiritual ways to prepare for change so that it is not so overwhelming.
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As we approach the second week of the new year, our resolutions can be beneficial or bewildering. Kendell and Lori offer encouragement today that do-overs are always welcome. Never give up on becoming who God made you to be. He never asked us to be perfect... just faithful.
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A quick unedited update! We hope and pray that you are all having a wonderful holiday season filled with family and joy!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Merry Christmas, one and all! During this fourth week of Advent we light the final purple candle, the Angel’s candle, which symbolizes the message of God’s love that the angels announced at Christ’s birth.
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Today Kendell and Lori dive into the third week of Advent. During this week we light the pink candle to symbolize our JOY. This candle is the Shepherd’s candle, representing the joy of the shepherds at the birth of Christ and the joy we all share in anticipation of His return.
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In this second week of Advent, we light the second purple candle, the Bethlehem candle, which symbolizes peace and preparation. This week we reflect on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, and the peace that Mary proclaimed in her yes to the Lord.
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Welcome to our special Advent series, Virtues on Fire. This week Kendell and Lori discuss the virtue of Hope, represented by the first candle on the Advent wreath, also called the Prophecy candle. We recall the Old Testament prophecies and the hope that the prophesied Messiah brings to the world.
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We're serving up a shorter episode this Thanksgiving week, but hopefully it's just enough to get you through the holidays. With all the family gatherings gearing up tensions can run high and to-do lists can run away with us. Take a moment to be grateful - for every little thing in your life.
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We have our FIRST EVER special guest on the podcast today. Msgr. Rothell Price, pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, joins Kendell and Lori today to explain what virtues are and how we can cultivate them in our lives. (Hint: It's not hard; it just takes practice!) This episode is the precursor to our special Advent Series, Virtues on Fire. Each week of Advent we will unpack the virtues represented by the four candles of the Adv...
No matter the ages of our children, parenting is one tough gig. Today Kendell and Lori discuss the challenges and blessings of guiding these precious souls on the journey to Heaven.
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Deciding what is important and then making enough time for it is not always easy. This week Kendell and Lori offer some ideas to help you balance prayer with the rest of your busy schedule, making sure that most important conversation with God each day is one of the big rocks in your jar!
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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!
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This 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!
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