Back Pew Catholic
"Real Catholic life…from the back pew."
A community for the tired, the fringe, the cradle Catholics who still show up — even if it's from the very last row.
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"Real Catholic life…from the back pew."
A community for the tired, the fringe, the cradle Catholics who still show up — even if it's from the very last row.
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Not everyone who loves God sits in the front row. Some of us like sitting in the back where nobody's watching. That's where Back Pew Catholic lives.
I'm Coach — just a regular cradle Catholic who's still showing up. This is real Catholic life. No fancy theology. No judgment. Just honest conversation from the last pew. Maybe we can all help each other get a little bit closer to God.
If that sounds like your kind of place — pull up a seat. God sees you back here too.
— Coach
Billy "Coach" Swisher Founder & CEO, Back Pew Catholic
For Every Catholic
You grew up in the faith, drifted for a while, and now you're finding your way back — one Sunday at a time.
You believe, you just don't always fit the mold. You're more comfortable in the back than up front — and that's perfectly fine.
Something sparked in you again. You're not sure what to do with it yet, but you're open — and that openness is everything.
Life is heavy. You're running on fumes. You still show up, even on the hard days — and God notices that more than you know.
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Get In Touch
Have a question, a story to share, or just want to say hello? Billy would love to hear from you — whether you're sitting in the front row or slipping out the side door.
Reach out directly and he'll get back to you as soon as he can.
coach@backpewcatholic.com