Saints by Number

”Saints By Number” is a podcast that explores the intersection of faith, art, and modern life through engaging conversations with a diverse array of guests. Hosted by artist Jacob Zumo, each episode features not only priests and religious leaders but also celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people sharing their unique perspectives on spirituality and belief.

Episodes

Aug 6, 2025

1hr 34 min

In this episode, Drew Thomas walks through life as a preacher’s kid, college soccer, seminary and Anglican ordination, and the hard questions on authority, Scripture & Tradition, and the Eucharist that led him to be received into the Catholic Church. 

Jul 16, 2025

2hr 8 min

Fr. Alex delves into his journey of balancing his spiritual calling with his work as a community builder. We cover topics from doubt to discovering purpose, overcoming fear, and stepping out in faith to pursue one's mission in life.

Jul 11, 2025

2hr 2 min

In Part 1 of this episode, Jacob sits down with Brian Pedraza—Catholic theologian, husband, father, and leader of the Dominus Project. Brian opens up about his vibrant multicultural roots, faith journey, and mission to transform Catholic family life and education in Louisiana.

Jun 25, 2025

1hr 39 min

Jared Cavalier, former Marine and now principal of St. Michael High School, shares his powerful story of growing up without a father, serving in Iraq, discovering his vocation, and ultimately returning to his Catholic faith. From combat zones to classrooms, his life is a testament to redemption, leadership, and spiritual resilience.

Jun 18, 2025

2hr 16 sec

In this episode, Sister Ashley Marie Refugio Santora shares her powerful story of growing up in Catholic schools, her love of sports, personal loss, and ultimately finding her vocation as a Mercenary Sister of the Blessed Sacrament.

Jun 11, 2025

49 min

In this episode, we dive deep into couple dialog with Luke and Katie Zumo. They share practical ways to implement couple dialog, how to handle disagreement with love and humility, and how sacramental grace actually shows up in day-to-day decisions.

Jun 4, 2025

1hr 55 min

In this episode, Jacob sits down with Father Joseph Bresowar for a conversation on trust, fasting, and spiritual clarity. Father Joseph opens up about his journey from engineering student to Catholic priest, the tension between busyness and prayer, and the importance of simplifying life to make room for God.

May 29, 2025

1hr 35 min

In this episode, Jacob and Haley sit down with Luke and his wife Katie Zumo Together, they unpack the beauty, challenge, and transformative truth behind the roles of husband and wife within Christian marriage. With honesty, vulnerability, and wisdom from personal experience, they share what it really means to live a sacramental marriage rooted in love, service, and unity.

May 21, 2025

54 min

In this episode, LSU basketball player and social media creator Trace Young joins Jacob and Luke to share his journey—from growing up in a faith-filled home in Austin, Texas, to navigating college athletics, NIL fame, and his relationship with Christ.

May 14, 2025

1hr 40 min

In this episode, Father Eddie Martin shares his powerful testimony—one of divine providence, love, loss, and unwavering faith. From meeting his late wife in a college chemistry class to their shared mission work, this is a story that will touch hearts and ignite faith.

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