Catholic Momcast
326 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsThe Catholic Mom team brings you all things faith, family, and fun!
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Health Care for Moms #025
September 19, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes - 14.7 MBThis week, the Catholic Momcast goes to the doctor! Well, not the podcast, but Danielle is going for some (minor) health woes and this brought up this important part of self-care, which we have talked about on the podcast before -- health care for mom. Do you have a doctor? Do you get regular check ups and screenings? Many moms don't, perhaps because they are "too busy" or they have anxiety about medical care. Lisa shares the story of her breast cancer diagnosis from several years ago as...
Back to School for Everyone #024
September 05, 2018 11:00 - 47 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean discuss back-to-school seasons for moms of all types -- empty nesters to moms of kittle kids. This is a great time of year to set new goals and establish fresh routines. What are some ways that you can take advantage of a Fresh start for fall? What are some of the emotions moms struggle with at this time of year? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion! Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences! We love to hear from you with feedback, questi...
Mothering an Autistic Child in the Church #023
August 29, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 15.5 MBPretty much everyone knows and loves someone who is affected by autism these days. But that was not the case years ago, when Susan Anderson faced a diagnosis of autism for her son Paul. Navigating the world of doctors and diagnoses, while struggling to know and love her son for who he was, left Susan and her family exhausted at times and looking for support. Susan shares that journey beautifully from the perspective of a Catholic mom, in her memoir, Paul's Prayers: A Mother's account of...
Exploring Personal Vocations #022
August 22, 2018 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week Danielle Bean chats with Dr. Joshua Miller, co-author (with Luke Burgis) of Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person. Joshua talks about Catholic approaches to parenting and youth ministry and how these can be enhanced by focusing on each person unique, intrinsic value, and helping them discover their own particular mission in life. Whether you are exploring the idea of vocation for yourself, or helping young people discover their unique callings, the approa...
Being a Good Enough Mom #021
August 15, 2018 11:00 - 37 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week, Danielle Bean talks with author Colleen Duggan about her new book from Ave Maria Press, Good Enough Is Good Enough: Confessions of an Imperfect Catholic Mom. Colleen shares from the hear about her struggles as a wife and mom, and how she strives to overcome challenges and embrace the grace of being "good enough." You will love all that she has to share! Check out Colleen's website as well as her account on Instagram to hear more from this energetic, talented lady! Share you...
Rosary Inspirations #020
August 08, 2018 11:00 - 35 minutes - 17 MBThis week we are taking about the Rosary! Danielle Bean chats with Catalina Ramos who shares about her work with Rosary Coast to Coast. Catalina also invites us all to join her in a Novena for Our Nation, beginning August 15, and culminating on the day of the coast to coast Rosary event. Next, Danielle introduces us to Julia Miller, founder of FreshRosary.com, where she creates beautiful works of art of commemorate and celebrate special occasions. You need to see the beauty of these cr...
Sharing Faith With Loved Ones #019
August 01, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 15.5 MBWe heard from listener Jennifer who had questions about being married to someone who does not share her Catholic faith. Lisa has experience with this very thing, and she shares some encouragement and advice. Danielle and Lisa also talk about how to evangelize and share your faith with children, parents, in-laws and hers who are not Catholic. Listener Kim shares some thoughts about Mary and Martha, as well as a recommendation for this inspiring Real Life Minute with Chris Stefanick. Sh...
Overcoming Jealousy & Competition #018
July 25, 2018 11:00 - 35 minutes - 17 MBDo feelings of jealousy or competition ever creep into your relationships with other women, threatening to destroy them? Lisa & Danielle discuss this common problem and how it relates to our kids' and their friendships, but also how we continue to battle this problem even as grown women. Where do feelings of insecurity and inadequacy come from? How can we learn to focus on our own blessings and be more grateful for what we have? Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences! We love to ...
The Importance of Hospitality #017
July 18, 2018 15:21 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBAre you a good hostess? Or is this something you struggle with? This week, Lisa & Danielle discuss ways to improve and challenge ourselves when it comes to hospitality. Lisa shares an idea she recently had for inviting over fellow writers and hosting them in her home. We take on the challenges of perfectionism and pride, and how these can get in the way of opening our homes to others and building community. We also answer listener Kelly's question about balancing self-care as a mom with...
Self Care for Moms #016
July 11, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat do we mean by self-care, and how exactly can a busy mom take time for herself? It doesn't have to be time-consuming or fancy, but it is important to do. How can we go about getting the rest and respite we need when we have so many obligations every day? Also, why should we bother? What happens if you don't take care of yourself? Lisa and Danielle discuss these topics and more. Lisa shares a recent "self-care" day she took and the simple things she did to spend time in rest. Danielle...
Happy 4th of July!
July 04, 2018 11:00 - 42 seconds - 1.66 MBWe wil be sharing a new episode of the Catholic Momcast next week. God bless you and your family during the holiday break!
From Desperation to Hope #015
June 27, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 8.9 MBThis week, Lisa and Danelle sit down with Fr. Rob Galea, priest, singer, song-writer, and now author of Breakthrough: A Journey From Desperation to Hope, the dramatic story of his conversion. Fr. Rob's website Fr. Rob on Instagram Fr. Rob on Facebook Fr. Rob on Twitter We also share some happy news from the recent Catholic Press Awards in Green Bay. CatholicMom.com was honored to received third place in the publication blog category and many of our contributors also received award...
Adventures in Catholic Media #014
June 20, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 13.4 MBThis week, Lisa and Danielle record live from the Catholic Media Conference in Green Bay. They share about the encouragement and excitement that comes from getting together with other Catholic media professionals and the great honor it is to represent CatholicMom in this professional space. Also! Danielle and Lisa share some feedback and commentary from the the Venerable Patrick Peyton Mass which took place June 10 in Easton, Massachusetts. You can read more about the event in The Pilot th...
Meet The Dating Guru #013
June 13, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week we have a great conversation with Dr. Kerry Cronin, the Boston College professor whose "dating project" was the inspiration for the recent movie The Dating Project. This documentary takes a look at the recent trend on college campuses (and beyond) for young people to avoid traditional dating and engage in unhealthy "hook up" culture instead. Dr. Cronin shares her thoughts about why dating important, and how we as parents and educators can inspire future generations to make heal...
Build a Better Body Image #012
June 06, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBAre you ready for summer? Had you tried on a swimsuit yet this season? Do you have a sense of dread about it all? This week, Lisa & Danielle discuss the tricky topic of body image and how we can be less critical of ourselves and more grateful for the gift of our bodies. We love to hear from you with feedback, questions & ideas for future podcast topics. Email us at [email protected] or send us a voicemail or connect on social media! Enter our new Facebook contest this week & be e...
Plan a Sensational Summer #011
May 30, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week, Danielle & Lisa share some ways to plan ahead to make the most of the summer season. Families with small children at home and in-between kids, older kids, and even empty-nesters will have more fun and accomplish more with just a little bit of planning ahead. You might want to talk with your family about their goals for the summer season and make a list of activities to enjoy together. Check out local libraries and museums for cool activities that won;t break your budget. And d...
Catholic in Recovery with Scott Weeman #010
May 23, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.9 MBLisa Hendey & Danielle Bean share their recent in-person interview with Scott wheelman, founder of Catholic In Recovery and author of author of The Twelve Steps and The Sacraments. Addiction is something that touches us all, personally or among our friends, family, and loved ones. Scott's own experience with addition and recovery through the lens of his Catholic faith inspired him to help others who were suffering. Catholic In Recovery on Facebook Catholic In Recovery on Twitter Ca...
Bringing Young People to Jesus with Katie Prejean McGrady #009
May 16, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 14.7 MBLisa Hendey & Danielle Bean share a recent conversation they had with Katie Prejean McGrady, catechist, teacher, author, speaker, and new mom. Katie discusses her new book, Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure With Jesus and her first book, Room 24: Adventures of a New Evangelist. Katie Prejean McGrady was recently a delegate sent by the U.S.C.C.B. to the Vatican’s pre-synod gathering of young people. You can rad all about her experience in her recent article in America Magazine: The syno...
A Woman's Voice with Gillian Kantor #008
May 09, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week we are talking with Gillian Kantor, the writer and narrator of Salt + Light Television's documentary, A Woman's Voice: Conversations of Discernment and Grace. She is the wife of David and mom to five, with one on the way. Gillian chats with Lisa & Danielle about how this documentary came to be made and the importance of its mission of highlighting the many different roles women play in the Catholic Church. By profiling 11 different women from many different walks of life, A Woman...
Moms Need Friends with Rebecca Frech #007
May 02, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 15.7 MBOur special guest this week is Rebecca Frech, author of Can we Be Friends?, a beautiful new book about female friendships -- how find them, how to nurture them, and why they are important. Rebecca and Lisa discuss some obstacles to finding healthy friendships in today's world, like jealousy, competition, and social media, as well as what to do if you find yourself in a toxic friendship. Rebecca shares from her personal journey as well as the experience of others in finding true friends ...
Growing in Trust #006
April 25, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBDo you worry about the future? Do you have anxiety for the sake of your children and spouse? Do you sometimes struggle to trust in God? Well, join the club! There are a lot of us who are working on growing to trust God, despite the many obstacles and worries in our way. This week, Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean share stories of their own trials and triumphs on the journey to grow in trust, as well as some prayer resources that you will find inspiring. In particular, Lisa shares the Thoma...
Making Room for God with Mary Elizabeth Sperry #005
April 18, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this week's show, Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean chat with Mary Elizabeth Sperry, author of Making Room for God: De-cluttering and the Spiritual Life. Mary shares about how she got inspired to write a book, from a Catholic perspective, about simplifying her lifestyle and removing clutter from her busy, abundant life. How do you get inspired to remove unnecessary clutter from your hoe? How do you simplify and rein in our shopping habits, even in our modern, wealthy world? Join the conv...
Whatever Happened to Dating Anyway? #004
April 10, 2018 00:38 - 29 minutes - 14.2 MB(Please note that this episode contains discussion of mature topics, like sex and pornography, from a CatholicMom perspective.) Does anyone even "date" anymore? Not really. And what does that sad fact mean for young people, their relationships, and the future of the Church and our families today? In this week's episode, Danielle Bean chats with Chris Meehan, star of The Dating Project, an upcoming documentary that looks at the state of male/female relationships in the age of hook-ups and...
The Woman Behind Chesterton #003
April 04, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this week's show, Danielle talks with Nancy Brown, who recently wrote the fascinating book The Woman Who was Chesterton. In this biography of Frances Chesterton, wife of the famous G.K. Chesterton, Nancy Brown explores the hidden life of their marriage, their family, and their shared religion. Learn more about Chesterton and Nancy Brown's work with The American Chesterton Society here. More books by Nancy Brown: The Father Brown Reader Children's Series How Far Is It to Beth...
Stay Motivated Through the End of Lent #002
March 22, 2018 15:41 - 30 minutes - 14 MBNo chocolate eggs yet! With Easter on the horizon, Lisa and Danielle are sharing ways to stay focused and get all the graces that come during these last days of Lent. 1) Stay motivated to personal commitments of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. 2) Getting "back in the game" if you have fallen off track. Holy Week is a great time to do that! 3) Encourage your spouse and family in their observances of Lent.
Catholic Momcast begins! #001
March 22, 2018 01:22 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBLisa Hendey & Danielle Bean are excited to welcome you to this inaugural episode! They discuss their own history as friends and colleagues, and share about their plans for this newest venture -- Catholic Momcast: Conversations About Faith, Family & Fun!