Oklahoma Today Podcast: January 8, 2024

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From farm life in small-town Okarche to beatification in the Catholic church, the martyr Blessed Stanley Rother lived a fascinating life dedicated to helping others. Miguel Mireles, executive director of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in south Oklahoma City, joins the podcast as this week's featured guest. Editor-in-chief Nathan Gunter talks with Mireles about Rother's amazing life journey, his work in Guatemala, and why the church and pilgrimage center is a destination for all, not just Catholics. 

Also on this episode, the editors share which language they wish they could instantly learn, and podvents once again plumb the depths of the event calendar for select gems. We hope you enjoy!

Podvents from this episode come, as always, from TravelOK.com. Here's what we discussed:

Keith Sweat at River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa

International Finals Rodeo in Guthrie

The Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa

Glitterball Chalet in Oklahoma City

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Written By

Ben Luschen

Luschen joined the *Oklahoma Today*’ staff as Research Editor in 2021 and currently works as the magazine's Web Editor, managing the website and social media fronts. His past *Oklahoma Today* stories have ranged in content from the state's bee and quail industries to its vibrant art and music scenes. Not adverse to a road trip, Luschen is always on the lookout for the next big adventure. He is never out of opinions about the current state of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.