Coaching Souls & Running the Race with Fr. Jonathan Meyer

In this episode of Life of a Priest, Allie Moroney sits down with Fr. Jonathan Meyer, a dynamic and passionate priest serving in Southeastern Indiana. Fr. Meyer shares his incredible journey to the priesthood, from growing up in a faith-filled but divided household to experiencing a powerful revival during college that set his heart on fire for Christ.

But Fr. Meyer’s mission doesn’t stop at the parish—he’s also a high school cross-country coach at a public school, bringing faith into the heart of a secular setting. He reveals how sports serve as a powerful analogy for discipleship, sacrifice, and perseverance, and how his role as a coach has allowed him to evangelize in unexpected ways.

Throughout the conversation, he shares insights on the intersection of faith and athletics, the power of Eucharistic Adoration in discernment, his passion for art, beauty, and church restoration, and the importance of priestly fraternity and living in community. With his joyful spirit, deep wisdom, and relentless energy, Fr. Meyer is living proof that the priesthood is anything but boring. Tune in for an episode that will inspire, challenge, and encourage you in your own faith journey!