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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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Aug. 17, 2023

013. Time to Start a New Habit

It’s mid-August and our kids are going back to school! What a great time to create new schedules and build new habits! In today’s episode we’ll talk about the importance of routine, and offer questions to ask before starting ...

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Aug. 10, 2023

012. Facing Down our Clutter

In this episode, Lisa and Shelly talk honestly about the clutter that’s taking over their lives. Do you look around your home and see stacks of stuff that causes you stress? We’re there for you in solidarity – and a …

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Aug. 3, 2023

011. Why Go on Retreat

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 …

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July 27, 2023

010. Why Should You Join a Book Group?

After the success of Episode 3 on Spiritual Reading , we’re talking about our 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! Snippet …

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July 20, 2023

009. Don't Forget to Woo!

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.

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July 13, 2023

008. Being Honest About Prayer Life

The episode where we talk honestly about prayer life. We know it's important and yet we struggle to make time for it. Did the Pandemic affect your prayer life? Would you like a Prayer Partner? And don't miss Lisa's confession...

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July 6, 2023

007. Are You Called to Teach the Faith?

In today's episode, we talk about common objections we hear for why many people don't heed the call to teach faith formation at their church! We also share the benefits you receive when you answer the call! We encourage you …

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June 29, 2023

006. Feeling Stuck in Midlife

Today we tackle a subject we never expected to talk about – midlife. At this turning point in life everything’s changing including our bodies and marriages. We're now parenting young adults and caring for aging parents. It’s ...

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June 22, 2023

005. Three Ways to Help Your Kids Develop a Foundation of Faith

In this episode, we share three things you can do to help your children develop a strong foundation of faith that will guide them in these turbulent years as they face life’s challenges and choices as a teen or young …

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June 15, 2023

004. Finding Faith on Vacation

Summer vacation doesn’t mean you take a break from your faith! No matter where your family travels, you can still find opportunities to connect with and grow in your faith on the road. Snippet from the Show: “… what we’re …

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June 8, 2023

003. Tips to Grow in Spiritual Reading

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 revea...

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June 2, 2023

002. Dealing with Distractions at Church

We go to Church to worship God, but on any given Sunday there’s so much that keeps us from giving Jesus our complete attention. In this episode we’ll talk about tips to tune out common distractions and stay focused in …

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May 30, 2023

001. God Loves You!

As children raised in the post-Vatican II years, we came away from our childhood faith formation knowing primarily that “God Loves Us.” Since then, we’ve learned that growing in faith is a lifelong journey meant to be shared ...

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May 9, 2023

Of Sound Mind and Spirit Podcast Trailer

We’re two sisters from Texas who experienced a desire to learn more about our faith. In doing so we’ve discovered just how much faith influences every aspect of our lives. Maybe you thought that at this point in life you'd …

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