Broadcasting the Truth of Jesus Christ

Joyful Echo Episodes

Does your week need a little girl time? Tune in to Joyful Echo each Wednesday at 5pm as long-time friends, Jean Whelan and Kathleen Lewis, share their love for
Christ and His Church. These are the real conversations you long to have with faithful, girlfriends, who will laugh and pray with you through the ups and downs
of life. Before each episode ends, you might even be inspired by a new dinner recipe! Listen Wednesdays at 5 pm.

Nov. 17, 2022

Joyful Echo 11-16-22

Woman bent over - Luke 13:10-17(Taped on the same day at 11/9 when Kathleen called in from the road.) Kathleen’s echo considers the ways in which we are sometimes like the woman in Luke’s Gospel who was bent over for 18 years. Are there things holdin...

Nov. 9, 2022

Joyful Echo 11-09-22

“Apple of the Eye” Psalm 17Kathleen calls in from the road as she travels back from a retreat. Jean invites us to reflect on the words of David, asking God to keep him “as the apple of the eye.” God sees you and lovingly fixes His divine gaze upon you, a...

Nov. 2, 2022

Joyful Echo 11-02-22

Living in the wake of wonder-Jean and Kathleen continue their conversation with Katie and Ryan, discussing how life can’t be lived the same way after an encounter with God’s abundance.

Oct. 26, 2022

Joyful Echo 10-26-22

It’s a miracle! Jean and Kathleen interview Katie Esser about her miraculous healing at the Alan Ames Healing Service last March. Ryan Vermilion joins them to share his perspective as a “catcher.”

Oct. 20, 2022

Joyful Echo 10-19-22

Part two of Jean and Kathleen's interview with Roxane Salonen as they go deeper into some of the themes of “What Would Monica Do?” Discover how the healing Jesus offers you and your adult child is personal and unique.

Oct. 14, 2022

Joyful Echo 10-12-22

Jean and Kathleen welcome authors Patti Armstrong and Roxane Salonen to discuss their book, “What Would Monica Do?” Tune in and learn how bearing the cross of a child who has left the Faith can be transformed into an instrument of your salvation.

Oct. 7, 2022

Joyful Echo 10-05-22

As a punishment for his actions in the Garden of Eden, Satan is made to crawl on his belly and eat dust all the days of his life. Kathleen shares the ways in which Satan’s punishment can be a wake-up call for us to recognize when we are lacking an eterna...

Sept. 29, 2022

Joyful Echo 09-28-22

Joyful Echo with hosts Jean Whelan and Kathleen Lewis. Luke 2:35 “and you yourself a sword shall pierce, that the hearts of many will be revealed.” Jean reminds us of the gentle but effective recourse we have to Our Lady of Sorrows. Bring your cares to...

Sept. 21, 2022

Joyful Echo 09-21-22

Part Two of the interview with Sister Marie Jeannette Lewis, O.P. In this second part of the interview with Kathleen’s daughter, Sister Marie Jeannette, Jean and Kathleen talk about how the discernment process looked “from the outside.” How does a pare...

Sept. 14, 2022

Joyful Echo 09-14-22

Season 3 Episode 3 9/14/22 Interview with Sister Marie Jennette Lewis, O.P. Did you know that Kathleen’s eldest daughter is a Dominican Sister? While she was on a “home visit,” Sister Marie Jeannette sat down with Jean and Kathleen to talk about her di...

Sept. 8, 2022

Joyful Echo 09-07-22

Season 3 Episode 2Continuing the conversation on, “What I did this summer,” Kathleen discusses some of the events of her summer as well as giving previews of upcoming shows. Prayer focus includes the question of whether you are cultivating an “accuser” o...

Sept. 1, 2022

Joyful Echo 08-31-22

Season 3 Episode 1 It is wonderful to be back for our third season! Jean shares all about her adventures and how the Lord continues to be faithful to His promises. Have you taken time to reflect on where the Lord has been acting in the events of your own...

June 1, 2022

Joyful Echo 06-01-22

The last in their Easter series on hope, this episode recounts Jean’s visit with the young men of the Community Cenacolo, who live together recovering from addiction.

May 26, 2022

Joyful Echo 05-25-22

Jean and Kathleen discuss HOPE with seminarian Christian Goduti. Connecting the virtue of Hope to God’s promises, Christian offers his perspective on persevering in hope.

May 18, 2022

Joyful Echo 05-18-22

Joyful Echo’s second episode with author and speaker Liz Kelly offers listeners an opportunity to embrace hope in the midst of illness and fear. Liz tells women who may not even be able to hope for hope that they can borrow some of hers or the infinite a...

May 11, 2022

Joyful Echo 05-11-22

Continuing their Easter series on HOPE, Jean and Kathleen welcome award-winning, Catholic author and speaker, Elizabeth Kelly. Liz reflects on Our Lady as the very embodiment of hope. Originally airing only a few days before a consecration day, this episode also addresses the beauty of Consecration…

May 5, 2022

Joyful Echo 05-04-22

For their season on HOPE, Jean and Kathleen welcome Mary Stapleton to Joyful Echo. Mary witnesses to hope in a marriage challenged by addiction, relapse, and present sobriety. All glory is given to God, Who remains at the center of family!

May 4, 2022

Joyful Echo 04-27-22

Throughout the Easter Season, Jean and Kathleen will be sharing stories of hope on each episode of Joyful Echo. Remember that St. Peter exhorts all Christians to be ready to give "a reason for your hope.” (1 Peter 3:15)

April 21, 2022

Joyful Echo 04-20-22

Happy Easter, y’all! Jean and Kathleen give a joyful reminder that we have 50 days to celebrate the season of the Resurrection. The Easter Octave is also the time to pray the Divine Mercy Novena as revealed to St. Faustina, so the ladies encourage listen...

April 8, 2022

Joyful Echo 04-06-22

Jean and Kathleen complete their Lenten Retreat series by speaking with two of the retreatants. Mary Stapleton served on the retreat team and shares her perspective on working behind the scenes. Margie Vermillion attended the Rest retreat and shares her ...

March 31, 2022

Joyful Echo 03-30-22

Catholic mystic and visionary, Alan Ames, sits down with Jean and Kathleen to talk about his miraculous conversion and the amazing ways that the Lord has used him in service to the Kingdom. They discuss the gift of healing that God has shared with him an...

March 24, 2022