Episodes

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!

Did you know that YOU have a vocation – or calling – to be holy! In this episode we explore the profound idea that each of us has a purpose and a mission, and how we can find fulfillment and holiness in the ordinary aspects of our lives. Join us as we dive deep into the concept of finding our true purpose and answering God's call in our lives. Snippet from the Show "…the work we do is important to God. And so…it makes sense to ask – what kind of work are we called to do? One of the things I’ve ...

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.

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 a new goal or schedule, whether it’s for yourself, your family, and your spiritual life. Snippet from the Show The simple act of having a plan or goal can keep us going in our chosen direction while leaving enough flexibility for detours around obstacles. - Shelly If you w...

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 lot of laughter! Although, if you’re expecting a roadmap to minimalism, remember we’re not perfect and we definitely don’t have all the answers. Snippet from the Show: “In my mind I have a perfect plan for how to do this, but the execution of it is kind of what gets me.” – Lisa Rea...

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.

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 about where she prays most frequently. (Hint: It's not where you think it might be!) Snippet from the Show: “One of the things that I think helped change our prayer life during that time. It illuminated to us how our prayer needed to be intentional. We discovered that we r...

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 to volunteer (in some capacity) this year in your parish Elementary or Youth Ministry! Snippet from the Show: “As Christians, we are all called to pass on our faith!” - Lisa We want to know! Do you teach the faith to young people at your church? If not, why? What objections...

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 easy to feel stuck in midlife. Snippet from the Show: “I think the point of us acknowledging that we feel stuck and we’re going through all these changes is because maybe there’s something that God is…preparing us for.” - Lisa & Shelly We want to know! How are you doing in...

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 adult. Snippet from the Show: "I think a big component of that is knowing that God loves you [with] that unconditional love and that there’s always mercy and forgiveness available. Because I think teens are searching. And they’re going to screw up. We all screw up. And so knowing t...

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 doing is considered a pilgrimage. I never thought of just visiting a church as a pilgrimage before.” “When you start looking for it… you’ll find something.” Places Mentioned: Mother Cabrini Shrine (Golden, CO) Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament (Hanceville, AL) Brea...

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...

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 church. Snippet from the Show: “God gave you that voice, let Him hear it back!” Read Lisa’s Tips for Taking Kids to Mass Embolism: "Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin...

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.”

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 have it all figured out, but no - we're still learning and growing. We get it. Life is Messy. Life is Hard. It’s a struggle trying to be holy in the everyday world, balancing work and family, parenting tweens to young adults, supporting our husbands, and being involved in ou...