Samantha Fernholz — Designing Sacred Spaces -- 10/31/2025
Architect Samantha Fernholz shares how her faith and vocation intertwine as she designs sacred spaces that elevate the heart and reflect God’s beauty. She discusses her inspiration, her work on St. Cecilia’s in Ames, and what it means to create environments that invite prayer and community.
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Show Notes
Samantha’s story: wife, mother, and architect of sacred spaces
What makes church architecture uniquely Catholic
Her recent work at St. Cecilia’s in Ames
The spiritual dimension of design and beauty
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