Catholic Episodes

As the holiday hustle bustles around us, your hosts Shelly and Lisa delve into the real spirit of the season—giving in a way that truly honors the essence of Christmas. In this episode, we discover the most meaningful gifts are not found in stores.

Discover the profound impact of family traditions on our sense of belonging.

Do you find Advent peaceful or does the thought of preparing for Jesus at Christmas stress you out? This season is an invitation to quiet our hearts and prepare for the joyful fulfillment of God's promise. In this episode we explore four simple ways to experience Advent that doesn’t mean adding to your to-do list.

This episode promises to bring a dose of calm amid the flurry of the holiday season, allow your spirits to stay bright, and relieve you from the joy-stealing stresses that can often creep in.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your prayer life? In this episode, Barb Szyszkiewicz, author of "The Handy Little Guide to Prayer" shares insights on the power and importance of prayer in our daily lives, and how we can find inspiration for our own prayer practices.

We delve into a topic that holds immense significance for us - honoring the dignity of every human life, particularly among the elderly and infirm. During this heartfelt discussion, we reflect on the beautiful life of our beloved Granny, who was the epitome of selflessness, love, and care. This prompts us to question society's view on suffering and highlights how we can find meaning and opportunity in caring for those who suffer.

Why do we call the saints our friends? In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of saints with our special guest, Maria Morera Johnson. Together we explore the idea of finding saints in our everyday lives and how saints serve as role models for us in navigating our spiritual journeys.

Adoration. What is it? Why should you go? What can you expect when there. And what do you do while there? In this episode, we share our own journeys from apprehension and uncertainty to developing a devotion for this dedicated way of spending time with Christ, in prayer and worship.

Join us as we explore the importance of supporting pregnant women in our communities. Whether it's unexpected pregnancies, crisis situations, or just the challenges of motherhood, it's crucial that we come together as a community to offer love, assistance, and support to those in need.

We’ll give you three reasons you don’t want to miss this episode with special guest Paula Perry! First, is her passion for proclaiming the Word and the profound impact it has on our faith communities. Second, a “Sister Story” that will leave you laughing. Third – well – you’ll have to listen to discover that one for yourself!

Let’s face it, being married is hard! Join us as two couples married over 55 years share their secrets for a long, lasting marriage. Thanks to our parents & Lisa’s in-laws, for being such great role models!

Consider what kind of impact we could have if each of us made an effort to live our Christian calling amidst the negativity and ugliness found on Social Media? In this episode, we offer three ways you can spread God’s love on Social Media.

Join us as we talk about a holy mother who inspires us: Mary, the mother of Jesus. While we both honor her (not worship), we hold different perspectives on how we relate to Mary and her significance in our spiritual journey!

All moms desire for their children to know and love God. With belief in God on the decline, we worry that our teenage and adult children will pull away from their faith. What’s a mother to do? In this episode, we look at lessons learned from St. Monica, a mother who sets a beautiful example of persistent prayer for their children.

In this episode, find out why we believe all women should go on a retreat. Retreats are an opportunity to “leave the world behind” rest, be still, reconnect with faith and find community with others. Are you being called to attend a Catholic Women's retreat?

On this episode, we’re talking about Book Groups. Why join a book club? What benefits does it bring? And Lisa shares steps you can take to start your own book group!

Whether you’re been married for five or twenty-five years, taking time to "woo" (or date) your spouse sets the stage for a fantastic relationship where each person feels loved, supported, and secure.

In this episode, Lisa and Shelly talk about spiritual reading - exploring how books help us grow in knowledge and draw closer to our faith. Snippet from the Show "[Spiritual reading] gives me the opportunity for Him to reveal Himself and tell me there’s something He wants me to take away from that moment.” “That time [reading] was my Be Still and Know God.” We want to know! What titles do you recommend? Books mentioned in this episode: This Present Paradise (by Claire Dwyer) Interior Freed...

In this first episode, we invite you to join us on this journey on faith. We’ll do some reflection on where we’ve been and what we learned along the way.  We’ll also share the story behind choosing the title, “Of Sound Mind and Spirit.”