From Jam Bands to Jesus - The Conversion of Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR

BONUS EPISODE: From Jam Bands to Jesus - with Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR
On this week’s BONUS episode, John is joined by Father Malachy CFR! Father Malachy vulnerably shares his wild testimony and journey to the priesthood. From selling organic veggie burritos in a parking lot, to encountering God’s love and infinite mercy, Father Malachy's story reveals God’s fatherly pursuit.
In this episode, you will hear Father Malachy share about:
- The struggles of middle school & being expelled from highschool
- Stealing, drugs and partying
- The CHARISMATIC renewal
- Hearing God’s voice and turning the other way
- The joy of surrendering everything
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[@Terry19330]

I’d never seen any of your videos till today and this one came up and it turned to be a great encouragement to my friend who just had his first confession yesterday. Next Saturday he is entering the Catholic Church at age of 61💚 thank you!

[@justaguyinthepew]

Wow! Praise God. Thank you for sharing and for watching!

[@MariaPereira-xv8fk]

God Bless you Father Malachy and all the young men who have devoted their lives towards the Priesthood 🙏🙏🙏💚💚

[@spiff2005]

Found this video while looking up Fr Malachy, one of the guides in the Hallow app's Easter daily sessions on the early church. What a blessing this interview is! Thank you :)

[@justaguyinthepew]

Thanks for watching!

[@shesepe]

Same! I’m sending this video to my sons….God Bless ❤

[@mkf628]

thank you

[@kristenferraioli9686]

Also came to this from Hallow. Thank you Fr. Malachy for sharing your testimony.

[@michaelc7153]

Powerful. Thank you both.

[@justaguyinthepew]

Thanks for listening

[@mariamathew4664]

Thank you for sharing your testimony . Thank you Jesus for rewriting and transitioning the lives of these men🙏🏼

[@claytonhall989]

Well, I cried a few times listening to this so thanks 😂 I really identified with the talking about a pit that never gets filled. I was there, too, and I am so glad that Jesus rescued me from it. May the Lord bless both of you abundantly.

[@jimmyhd1969]

Catholic orthodoxy at it's finest!

[@reayres]

Fantastic story. Fr. Malachy just seems like such an honest, caring man. Truly interested in what he and others are saying. He truly shines when he speaks of Jesus! I don't know how this channel doesn't have more people subscribed. Great job! Love the dynamic between the 2 of you. I love that you don't interrupt and are listening and encouraging.

[@justaguyinthepew]

Thank you for the kind words!! Please subscribe and share with others! We are working to grow it as we speak!

[@robertrohde6281]

Omg I’m in tears. Was introduced to the father from Hallow. You told my story father. From skateboarding to following the Dead and now Jesus. God bless you ✌️🙏

[@keiclynjara]

God bless you Fr Malachy what a beautiful testimony, God is truly merciful, makes Himself prisoner of love 🥹🙏🏻❤️✝️🕊 thank you so much John for this episode God bless you! 🙏🏻🕊

[@justaguyinthepew]

Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment!

[@araja1659]

​@@justaguyinthepew1111122😊 0:43 😊😅😊

[@littlehummer]

I love this priest, and pray for him daily. This is the second video I've listened to, the other one was with Matt a couple of months ago.....I laughed and cried and laughed and cried some more! He has so touched my heart! (I'm 70 year old lady) God bless you, Fr. Malachy!!! .....and thank you!!! It's sweet to see this was posted a year ago, and it is still getting so much interaction from your viewers!!! ❤

[@ManuelHerrera]

I am asking Christ to lead my path. Pray for me. I grew up attending a Pentecostal church for many years with my mom. I found Eastern Orthodoxy and thought I was home. I wandered away and have this never ending emptiness inside. I'm seeking truth. I pray that I may see and listen like never before. Growing up in the Pentecostal church I had been indoctrinated with this negative impression of Catholicism. I never paid it any mind. I was Rome-aphobic and wanted nothing to do with it. I later discovered I was baptized as a child in the Catholic church. The Church of my grandparents and Father. I recently discovered the Hallow app and came across Fr Malachy. That has led me here. Thank you for your podcast. I want to be part of Christ's Church and my brain can't seem to handle all the back and forth I come across online. I feel like I am in the middle of a bitter divorce when I engage with both EO and RC. This video has really touched me and I am grateful to you for sharing your content. Thank you and many blessings to you.

[@justaguyinthepew]

Hey brother - this is Derek; I'm part of the Pew Ministries team. I just wanted to let you know that I feel your pain and I'm praying for you. I used to be part of a Pentecostal church too. Have you explored Eastern Catholicism at all? It could be what you're looking for. In any case, keep your head up and keep your prayers up. God is guiding you, brother.

[@marieknight8696]

Great story, we need each other with other with the love of faith …God is Good ❤🙏❤️

[@MyAuthenticLifewithKellyWoods]

I cried, too. Such a beautiful testimony. I also wondered who Fr. Malachy was after being touched by his spirit in the Hallow app. May God bless you all! 🙏 ❤

[@greatfulgrace311]

I looked up Fr Malachy due to the Hallow app and found this, so powerful testimony. We need more men to lead and express testimony about vulnerability and filling that empty cup with Christ. Thank you!

[@justaguyinthepew]

I totally agree!

[@lauragrueninger6048]

Same here!

[@lauragrueninger6048]

Why do you refer yourself as Larry? Just curious.

[@justaguyinthepew]

@@lauragrueninger6048 that’s his given name.

[@antoinettetanner6698]

Thank you for your testimony praise be to God

[@justaguyinthepew]

You are welcome!

[@kragar4]

❤❤

[@stevehull8771]

WOW .. thanks for sharing, guys!!!

[@HealingHouse88]

Jp2 bros!

[@btxteppei7327]

View from brazil

[@halleylujah247]

I can forgive Georgia beating LSU only if Georgia beats Ohio.

[@brendabruckner7833]

Like another visitor here, I heard Father Malachy on the Hallow App and looked for him online. I love this priest! What an inspiration! What a great story!

[@amaraheising4672]

Beautiful, powerful testimony. Genuine and real. God’s blessings on you and your ministry.

[@boppie5]

Sooooo precious!

[@roseangela2797]

I support both the CFR and the Fund For Vocations...JMJ.

[@kimberlysmiley0033]

What a beautiful story ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christianwarrior4409]

Brilliant interview

[@justaguyinthepew]

Thank you for watching!!

[@martym4335]

Love ya Bros

[@justaguyinthepew]

Love you too man!

[@nickhanley5407]

“I can’t transubstantiate, and you can’t…” joke or not that in one sentence shows the problem with Catholicism.

[@justaguyinthepew]

I believe it said I can’t transubstantiate and you can. That is the truth of the faith.