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Saints Episodes

Oct. 31, 2024

066. Why Catholics Pray to the Saints

Lisa was asked "Why do Catholics look to the Saints when Jesus is their example?" by a friend and this is how she and her sister, Shelly answer the question. This episode dives deep into the significance of Saints in …

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Sept. 19, 2024

60. Relics & Reverence: Saints, Faith, and Sacred Connections

Have you ever walked into a church and discovered bones on display? Today on the podcast we’re diving into the world of sacred relics , including what they are, why we have them in our churches, and how they’re classified. …

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Jan. 4, 2024

033. Books and Words and Saints - Oh My!

Happy New Year! In this episode we tackle popular New Year Social Media trends such as updating our Goodreads Challenge, choosing a Word of the Year, and Inviting a Saint of the Year to walk with us. And what would …

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Oct. 26, 2023

023. Our Friends the Saints with Maria Morera Johnson

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 …

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Sept. 7, 2023

016. Following Mary to Jesus

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 …

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Aug. 24, 2023

014. St. Monica: A Best Friend for Worried Parents

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, …

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