Episode 31: Father Jacob Saylor

Stories of Hope Episode 31 with Father Jacob Saylor

Welcome back to Stories of Hope. Join Faeli Heise, one our co-hosts for a series of episodes revolving around Summer 2022. We start off with a very special conversation with the wonderful Fr. Jacob Saylor of Holy Assumption of Phoenix, Arizona and a guest appearance by Fr. Pete Sotiras of Stockton, California! We hope you enjoy the beautiful reflection that they have to share on Project Mexico's "comeback summer" post-covid and what it meant to them to return for another homebuilding trip. 

Episode: 30 - Answering YOUR Questions! (Feat. Faeli Heise)

Greetings everyone! We have a very special episode for you all this week. Firstly, we are answering the question YOU all sent in! And secondly, we are joined by the past host of the podcast, Faeli Heise! It's a blast of an episode, answering questions such as what are some of the favorite foods of the boys, how to become an intern, and what our favorite shirt is! So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Where to find & support Faeli: https://www.facebook.com/faelifaraway & https://bit.ly/3DUuCdE

Sign up for homebuilding and internships at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 29 - Daniel Kroll

Howdy y'all! This week we welcome a Project Mexico athlete, Daniel Kroll! We chat about what it was like swimming in the open ocean for Swim for Hope, his experience in ministry in the United States and Mexico, and rat aortas! (Yes you read that right) So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 28 - Justin Frigerio

Greetings everyone! This week we welcome 2022's upcoming Work Trip Coordinator, Justin Frigerio! Join us as we talk to him about how he came to this position, the flavor he wants to put on the role, and the recent house they just build with only six people! So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 27 - Anna Cunningham

Hello everyone! This week we have on the wonderful work trip coordinator, Anna Cunningham! Join us as we chat about her brand new Project Mexico initiative, the Community Build Initiative, how it came to be and what it is, and what else she's been up to while living at the orphanage. So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

More about the Community Build Initiative: https://www.projectmexico.org/news/2021/6/30/building-in-mexico-this-summer

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 26 - Noelle Robaidek

Hi everyone! This week we welcome the ranch educational director to the show, Noelle Robaidek! Join us as we chat about what school is like in Mexico for the boys at the orphanage, the responsibilities she has as educational director, and the impact going to school will have on these boys' lives. So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Learn more about school buddies: www.projectmexico.org/school-buddies

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Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 25 - Erik Swanson (Two Dudes in Mexico Special)

Bonjour everyone! Welcome to a very special episode featuring Eric Swanson, coming back to relive the acclaimed podcast, Two Dudes in Mexico! Join us as we chat about being and having an apprentice as work trip coordinator, what it was like getting married and having the reception in Mexico, and the Project Mexico curse. So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy a trip down memory lane with Two Dudes in Mexico!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 24 - Niko Deffigos

Howdy everyone! This week we welcome Niko Deffigos to the show! Join us as we chat about his experience as the sole intern at the ranch in 2021, how not knowing Spanish was not a huge issue in his time there, and how important offseasons trips are if you want to be an intern. So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 23 - Fr. Nicholas Andruchow

Greetings everyone! This week we welcome back Fr. Nicholas Andruchow with his new role as executive director of Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage! Join us as father and son chat about what this means for the organization, what homebuilding 2022 will look like, and what you should do if you want to spend time at the Orphanage. So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 22 - Zach & Sophia Swanson

Welcome back to the podcast everyone! This week we have our first two for one episode, with our guests Zach and Sophia Swanson! Join us as we chat about their experience being a work trip coordinator duo, living at the orphanage for the first 2 years of their marriage, and how important that communal life is. So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 21 - Tony Machnee

HEY EVERYONE, LUKE’S BACK!

That's right, Luke Andruchow is back hosting the podcast once again! And this time, he’s brought a very special guest, Tony Machnee! Join us as Luke and Tony reminisce about the ranch of days past, some of the biggest ranch projects he worked on, and how the ranch of olden days compares to what it is like now. So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 20 - Sam Williams

In this episode, we talk with Sam Williams, someone whose life changed forever after coming down to Project Mexico years ago. Join us as we talk about how important missionary work is, how to be one no matter where you are, and being able to do it all in light of a global pandemic. So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 19 - Elias Fox

In this episode, we talk with summer 2019 intern Elias Fox about his experience living at the orphanage for the past few months! Get ready to learn how Project Mexico was his first experience in the humanitarian world, how that helped him grow spiritually, and a tragic story about a boy and his fish. So sit back, plug in some headphones, and enjoy the show!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610

Instagram: @projectmexicosio

Facebook: Project Mexico & St. Innocent Service Works

Episode: 18 - Father Christian Siskos

Stories of Hope is a Podcast exploring the faith-affirming experiences of service work.

In episode 18 of Stories of Hope, we speak with Fr. Christian Siskos, a good friend of Project Mexico. Fr. Christian shares what it means to be an "at home" missionary and his thoughts on the priesthood. Prepare yourself for a thoughtful, spiritually enriching conversation. An immense thank you to Fr. Christian for his time!

Fr. Christian has his very own podcast, "Hidden Lives" where he interviews Orthodox Christians of varying professions. Check it out here.

Episode: 17 - Shannon Todd

Stories of Hope is a Podcast exploring the faith-affirming experiences of service work.

Today on Stories of Hope, we talk with Shannon Todd--current on-site employee in Tijuana at St. Innocent Ranch. She shares about what led her to working at Project Mexico, some of what God has taught her while she's been here, and what the experience has meant. Shannon is an incredibly warm, thoughtful person, and hearing from her about Project Mexico life is a real treat! You won't want to miss this episode!

Episode: 16 - Father Nicholas Andruchow (Part 2)

Stories of Hope is a Podcast exploring the faith-affirming experiences of Project Mexico.

Today on Stories of Hope, we bring you the second installment of our interview with Father Nicholas Andruchow, Project Mexico's on-site priest and spiritual director.

Father Nicholas shares about his long history with Project Mexico, raising a family on St. Innocent Ranch, and his unique perspective as the on-sight priest of the last 10 years. And as you’ll know if you’ve ever heard his sermons, he’s a fantastic storyteller!

Father Nicholas shares stories from his long history with Project Mexico, what it's like raising a family at St. Innocent Ranch, and his unique perspective serving as the on-sight priest of the last 10 years.. And as you’ll know if you’ve ever heard his sermons, he’s a fantastic storyteller!

Check out part 2 of our interview with Father Nick. 

Find out more about Project Mexico at www.projectmexico.org

ANNOUNCEMENT: we’re preparing for a special Q&A episode! Send in your podcast, Project Mexico, and wildcard questions to our podcast email: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

Episode: 15 - Father Nicholas Andruchow (Part 1)

Stories of Hope is a Podcast exploring the faith-affirming experiences of Project Mexico.

In the return of Stories of Hope, we bring you a two-parter episode with a long awaited guest: the man you all know and love and maybe slightly fear, Father Nicholas Andruchow (or simply known as “Padre”). 

Father Nicholas shares stories from his long history with Project Mexico, what it's like raising a family at St. Innocent Ranch, and his unique perspective serving as the on-sight priest of the last 10 years.. And as you’ll know if you’ve ever heard his sermons, he’s a fantastic story teller!

Check back for part 2 of our interview with Father Nick. 

Find out more about Project Mexico at www.projectmexico.org

ANNOUNCEMENT: we’re preparing for a special Q&A episode! Send in your podcast, Project Mexico, and wildcard questions to our podcast email: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

Episode: 14 - Luke Andruchow

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Stories of Hope is a Podcast exploring the faith-affirming experiences of Project Mexico.

In this episode, we talk with Stories of Hope’s very own Luke Andruchow! Listen to this episode to hear all about what life was like growing up at Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage, what that experience has brought to Luke’s life now, and why he started the Stories of Hope podcast. But who’s interviewing him, you ask? Listen for an important update regarding the future of the podcast!

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question for the show you can comment below or send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

Episode: 13 - Charlie Boardman

Hosted by Luke Andruchow, Stories of Hope is a Podcast exploring the faith-affirming experiences of Project Mexico.

In this episode, we speak with Charlie Boardman about his time at Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage, what called him to be an intern for 4 years, what his life was like after that, and how he is still involved in the orphanage today.

If you have a question for the show you can comment below or send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com

Episode: 12 - Ginny Alex

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Hosted by Luke Andruchow, Stories of Hope is a Podcast exploring the faith-affirming experiences of Project Mexico.

Episode 12

In this episode, we talk with Ginny Alex about her time at Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage, the leap of faith it took to come down, and how she has never regretted it.  Join us as we discuss what her summer plans/mission at the orphanage, how you can help even if you are not down there, and how Luke really wants a giant water gun.  So put on some headphones and join us as we soothe your ears with podcast goodness.

Find out more about Project Mexico at: www.projectmexico.org

If you have a question for the show you can comment below or send them to: pmstoriesofhope@gmail.com