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Do Something Beautiful

148 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings

People are good. You might not think that if you listen to traditional news, but that's a lie. Everyday heroes and saints live among us and my goal is to introduce them to you.We are inspired by the words of Mother Teresa, "Do something beautiful for God. Do it with your life. Do it every day. Do it in your own way. But do it!” Leah Darrow, former model and contestant on America's Next Top Model, draws on her experience in the beauty industry to expose the lies we are told about our worth being tied to our appearance and instead invites us to look again at the real meaning of beauty in service to mankind.

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123: Worst Case Scenario - DON'T DO THIS!

June 27, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 6.92 MB

This Motivation Monday, we talk about Worst Case Scenarios. Don't. Don't spend more time thinking about the worst case scenario than you do about the Plan A! What if it all works out? What if you operated out of that belief? Learn more about Power Made Perfect. Support the show

122: You're Saying I Can Filter Tik-Tok??

June 13, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

This week's episode is a must. Leah's guest is Sean Clifford, CEO of Canopy, father of four, and man of many degrees. Sean founded Canopy in 2019 to help build a world of healthy tech users, starting by protecting children from pornography. Leah and Sean talk about the impact of COVID on internet usage and the paradoxical need for devices and their dangers. They also talk about brain development in children and saving them as long as possible from harmful images, and how to rewrite the pare...

121: Embracing Who You Are

June 06, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutes - 4.19 MB

Listen. This is not just a cliche. The Lord is always changing who we are. We can embrace not just who we are now, but who we're being called to become! The Lord is a Lord of transformation, and he is ready to springboard us off of those baselines into breakthroughs! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and ...

120: What Happened to Me

May 23, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

It's a heavy one, but I feel that it's important to share this, even though it's hard. I'm sharing my story of losing my seventh baby.  Motivation has to go hand in hand with suffering. We need the support, prayers, and encouragement of one another when we're carrying our crosses, and that's one of the graces I found in the helplessness of my miscarriage. Even (or maybe especially!) in the midst of suffering, we have the opportunity to receive love, grace, and the good intentions of those...

119: Dreams Are Not Selfish

May 09, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 5.14 MB

Can't help it. We have to talk about Dreams, where they come from, and what we are called do with them! Everything amazing that happens in the world comes out of a dream. Keep dreaming and giving your dreams to God! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God's beauty in the world! Have you ch...

118: Responding to Setbacks and Failures

April 11, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.89 MB

Setbacks and failures are, for sure, disappointing and tough to cope with. Leah shares a personal story of a setback and how she learned to respond to it and move through the place of disappointment. Important questions you can ask: 1. What can I learn from this experience? 2. What is the most important thing to do right now? HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this out –>...

117: Do You React or Respond?

March 28, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutes - 5.09 MB

You may not be able to control your circumstances, but you can definitely control how you  respond to them. Reacting is responding without thinking. Hopefully in responding, we take a holy pause before acting, and consider how we're going to respond. Christ calls us to live with order and thoughtfulness, not a state of chaos. HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this out –>...

116: You Do Not Have to Explain Your Boundaries

March 14, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutes - 4.52 MB

Boundaries. Ooh boy. You don't have to explain your boundaries to anyone. Go ahead and set those however you need to live a full life for Christ. HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God's beauty in the world! Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light...

115: Change Your Daily Routine, Change Your Life

February 28, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 4.05 MB

"You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John Maxwell We couldn't NOT come talk to you about this one! This Motivation Monday is  here to ask  one question: What is one small thing, that if you did it every day, it would change your life? HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this ...

114: Repost from The Real Deal of Parenting

January 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Hosts Abby Johnson and Regan Long talk all things pertaining to motherhood, with authenticity, insight and a healthy dose of humor. They present topics from a Christian perspective ranging from the everyday challenges of raising kids of all ages to high-profile issues and current events facing families. In this episode, they interviewed Leah about her story, her experience of mercy, her perspective on fatherhood and parenting, what led her and her family to take on an 80-acre farm, and pro...

113: Advent with the Holy Family: The Christ Child (with Fr. Michael O'Loughlin)

December 20, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

This is the third of a 3-part Advent series spent pondering the Holy Family. Fr. Michael O'Loughlin talks with Leah about the Christ Child, and the mystery of Christ choosing to enter the world through Mary's womb. This is a beautiful, intimate time between mother and child, and Fr. Michael guides us to dwell on what it can teach us. HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check thi...

112: Advent with the Holy Family: St. Joseph's Role (with Fr. Don Calloway)

December 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

This is the second of a 3-part Advent series spent pondering the Holy Family. Fr. Don Calloway talks with Leah about the role of St. Joseph in the Holy Family -  a crucial role that provides an exceptional blueprint for men, husbands, and fathers today. HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting G...

111: Advent with the Holy Family: The Tenderness of Mary (with Sr. Miriam James Heidland)

December 13, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 41.9 MB

This is the first of a 3 part Advent series spent pondering the Holy Family. Sister Miriam brings her tremendous love of Our Lady to this conversation about the role Our Lady played in the Holy Family and shows just how much we need her as a Mother. We hope this reflection on Mary blesses you in this season of Advent! Resources mentioned: - Cause of Our Joy, by Mother Mary Francis If you want to know about more upcoming events like this, sign up to get updates from LeahDarrow.com. HEY Y...

110: Repost from Metanoia Catholic

November 01, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week we're bringing you an episode from our friends at The Catholic Coaching Podcast. Matt and Erin Ingold, founders of Metanoia Catholic Coaching, invited Leah to join them to discuss _____. Metanoia Catholic is offering DSB listeners a free journal download and access to a 7-day mini-course! Visit their website for this special offer! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to...

110: Coaching and the Catholic Life (Repost from Metanoia Catholic)

November 01, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week we're bringing you an episode from our friends at The Catholic Coaching Podcast. Matt and Erin Ingold, founders of Metanoia Catholic Coaching, invited Leah to join them to discuss Coaching and the Catholic Life. Metanoia Catholic is offering DSB listeners a free journal download and access to a 7-day mini-course! Visit their website for this special offer! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talkin...

109: The Mass of the Ages, with director Cameron O'Hearn

October 25, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 33.4 MB

Welcome to my chat with film director Cameron O'Hearn! We discuss the project I worked with him on, which he calls "the case for the Traditional Latin Mass." Watch Cameron's film, Mass of the Ages and learn more about it at https://theliturgy.org/. Visit Cameron's site  Horselord Films, and see more of his work, particularly his moving documentary about his father.   Cameron shares with us how his love for the Latin Mass developed, and the shocking history of the Latin Mass in the past de...

108: The Wound of Babies, with Alexandria DeRose

October 11, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 25.4 MB

Welcome to the third of a 3-part series on the unique and yet also universal wounds that we experience as women. Today, we're talking about Babies. There are a lot of serious conversations to have around motherhood, fertility, and the things we assume are in competition with having babies. We discuss what babies and dreams do to each other - how they change and expand. We also go about debunking some of the lies and the false fears that surround these conversations by examining the human b...

107: The Wound of Dreams, with Alexandria DeRose

September 20, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 25.3 MB

Welcome to the second of a 3-part series on the unique and yet also universal wounds that we experience as women. Today, we're talking about Dreams. We define what dreams are, and we look at scripture to help us understand how our dreams are God-given, and they don't have to be selfish! We dive into the idea of dreaming with the Lord: this includes discernment in our dreams, learning how the devil attacks us particularly in our dreams, and what obstacles get in the way of our dreaming. We...

106: The Universal Wound of Women, with Alexandria DeRose

September 06, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 20.6 MB

Welcome to the first of a 3-part series on the unique and yet also universal wounds that we experience as women.  We talk about where these wounds come from, going all the way back to the very first woman, Eve. We talk about our ability, as women, to be mothers, and the nuances of what that means theologically and also practically. We look at how and why our fertility and mentalities around fertility are the primary place that women experience attack. This ultimately means that our relatio...

105: The Poor Need You, and You Need the Poor (with Blake Brouillette)

August 30, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 24.6 MB

Welcome back to the podcast, Blake Brouillette! If you missed our previous conversation, check that out here! We talk about the services Christ in the City provides in the city of Denver. The purpose is twofold:  to form missionaries, and to serve the poor in the chronically homeless.  The hope is that this mission will expand beyond Denver into other communities in need! I share how "Blessing Bags", an idea Blake shared with me previously, has changed our family's life. We talk about what...

104: You are Worthy of Wearing (with Nicole Caruso)

August 23, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 24.6 MB

Today's guest is the amazing and inspiring Nicole Caruso! Nicole began a movement by encouraging women, including herself, to see ourselves as #worthyofwearing something beautiful, despite the things  we sometimes tell ourselves. You ARE #worthyofwearing! We talk about the culture of feeling unworthy, unknown, unloved. We dive into the question of identity, and how can moms work with their daughters to instill confidence and worth. Nicole also shares advice for women ready to begin embrac...

103: What Happens to You When You Listen to Chant? (with Br. Stefan, OP and Br. Alexandre, OP)

May 17, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode, Leah is joined by Br. Stefan Ansinger OP and Br. Alexandre Frezzato, OP:  Dominican brothers from the Netherlands and Switzerland, who have begun the OP Chant Project, to provide and promote Gregorian chant according to the Dominican tradition. They tell the story of coming to learn and love what Leah's kids refer to as "God's music!"  (Gregorian chant), both before their vocation and in their Dominican community. They also share how and why they began a youtube channel dev...

102: For St. Joseph's OTHER Feast Day... Fr. Donald Calloway!

May 03, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode, Leah is joined by Fr. Donald Calloway, author of Consecration to St. Joseph. After seeing each other across conferences and on posters for years, Leah and Fr. Donald finally get to meet "for real" and their conversation is worth the wait! They discuss his history, what led him to devotion to St. Joseph, how St. Joseph helps to heal father wounds for both men and women, how St. Joseph bridges the gap for us between the fathers we know and the All-Good Father we can find har...

101: Be Bold in the Broken (with Mary Lenaburg)

March 08, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 40 MB

In this episode, Leah talks with gifted storyteller Mary Lenaburg about her new forthcoming book, Be Bold in the Broken. In this her second book, Mary —the author of Be Brave in the Scared—explores her journey to self-acceptance as she struggled to make sense of who she is and what she had to offer.    Learn more about Mary at her website, www.marylenaburg.com Follow her on Instagram @marylenaburg or on Facebook at MaryLenaburgWriter Order a copy (and maybe one to share!) of Mary's books:...

100: Lent: Growing in Love of Jesus Crucified

March 01, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MB

What is this whole season for? Connecting our heart and life closer to Jesus Crucified. I know, I know, we all feel like we've been in Lent for a year already. So how reframe our thoughts on Lent to actually renew us spiritually? I want to share with you some reflections from Fr. John Hardon, S.J. that I found to be profound, simple, and deeply effective in my own life for focusing on the Way of the Cross throughout Lent! Challenge from Leah: Read Fr. John Hardon's Practical Recommendati...

99: How Do You Live Out Babies and Dreams? (with Lisa Canning)

February 01, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 38.2 MB

This week, Leah chats with Lisa Canning - a mom truly living Babies and Dreams, and helping other moms to do the same! Lisa is an author, speaker, coach and mom of eight, and she helps overwhelmed moms be GREAT moms, while pursuing their dreams at the same time. Lisa believes a mom can have it all, but she needs to know the best way how… Lisa is hosting a free conference Feb 5-7, 2021! Grab a free ticket here and let Leah Darrow and other moms help you pursue your dreams. Learn more about ...

98: Martyrdom in the Church Today (with Gia Chacon)

November 23, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 38.8 MB

Leah is joined by Gia Chacon, the founder of the nonprofit advocacy group For the Martyrs. For the Martyrs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to raise awareness about Christian Persecution, advocate for Religious Freedom, and provide aid to suffering Christians across the globe. Gia also organizes the March for the Martyrs, standing in solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world. Follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/marchforthemartyrs/ to find out ab...

97: The Office! (with Elevate Ordinary)

November 09, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Leah joined JonMarc and Teresa Grodi on their podcast, Elevate Ordinary, to discuss the greatest tv show of all time: The Office! We couldn't have been more excited for this conversation to happen. We talk about how our shared love of obscure Office references creates community, how the Office can teach us about loving the people in our lives and the variety of the communion of saints, and what it means to go through the painful process of thinking you're Jim or Pam, and coming to realize.....

96: Writing Icons Part 2 (with Elizabeth Zelasko)

November 02, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this episode, Leah interviews iconographer Elizabeth Zelasko. They talk about the importance of religious art (no matter what style you're drawn to) and how exactly to pray with icons. Check out Elizabeth Zelasko's art at ElizabethZelasko.com Challenge from Elizabeth: 1 - Take an inventory of the images you're feeding yourself with. Be mindful of what you're looking at. 2- If you don't have a prayer corner in your home, create one! Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something B...

95: Writing Icons Part 1 (with Elizabeth Zelasko)

October 19, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, Leah interviews iconographer Elizabeth Zelasko. Elizabeth shares her journey with art, conversion, and learning to walk away from the plans that she had for the (better!) plans God had for her. She also finally explains to us all WHY it's called "writing" an icon, not "painting" one! Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beautiful! Make a suggestion here, or become a Patreon patron to get your suggestion to the top of the list! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pa...

Monday Motivation: Let Them Talk

October 05, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.94 MB

Time for a little refocus! Whose opinion matters in your life? Who are you letting have too much power? Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beautiful! Make a suggestion here, or become a Patreon patron (Want to be a Pam Beesly? Or maybe a Dwight Schrute...) to get your suggestion to the top of the list! Come join us on the Lux app! The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the ...

Spotlight Series! Repost: How to Make a Priest Your BFF (Fr. Nathan Goebel)

September 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

Summer is definitely, officially over, and we all need something to make us laugh, so I've brought you one of my personal favorites. Is anyone else REALLY missing in-person community? I'm remembering this one REALLY fondly right about now! I also just feel like maybe Fr. Nathan needs a reminder of how much I love him and want to be friends? This podcast episode is from the LIVE broadcast from SEEK 2019 conference in Indianapolis. I interview the wild and crazy Priest, Fr. Nathan Goebel, h...

Spotlight Series! Repost: Integrating Faith and Psychology with Dr. Greg Bottaro

September 07, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

We're continuing our Spotlight Series with this recurring guest! This episode with Dr. Greg Bottaro is one of our most popular episodes - if you haven't listened to it yet, you're in for a GOOD one! And even if you have heard it, it's probably a good time to revisit some of the amazing advice from Dr. Greg... Have you ever found yourself compulsively ruminating about the past? Or full of anxiety about the future? Sure you have. But the good news is, God desires freedom for you and there ar...

Spotlight Series! Repost: When God Wrecks Your Romance

August 24, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MB

We're doing a little rewind! For the next few episodes, we're bringing you some of our most popular episodes ever. If you haven't heard them yet, get excited. Let's start off with our number one most-listened-to podcast ever! Amanda Vernon shares how God can wreck your romance and plans, but it all still turns out, not just "good", but even better than you could imagine. Amanda and Matt had BIG crushes on each other, and dare I say were "in love" and sincerely loved the Lord. ENTER IN: God...

94: What Even Is Beauty? Part 2 (with Fr. Gregory Maria Pine, OP)

August 10, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

It's part 2 of our talk with Fr. Gregory Maria Pine, OP! We pick back up with a conversation about finding beauty in our ordinary lives, and explore the demands of beauty and how knowing things helps us appreciate their beauty more. Challenge from Fr. Gregory: Take a "Snow Day" - a day where you don't worry about efficiency or maximizing your time. Find out what Fr. Gregory and the Dominicans are up to at the Thomistic Institute! Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beauti...

93: What Even Is Beauty? Part 1 (with Fr. Gregory Maria Pine, OP)

August 03, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

This conversation with Fr. Gregory Maria Pine, OP, was SO GOOD that we just had to make into a 2-parter. I figured that, since this whole podcast is about Do[ing] Something Beautiful, we should have a conversation about what Beauty is! Hopefully this enables you to find, create, and develop more beauty in your own life. Check out what Fr. Gregory and the Thomistic Institute are doing! (Especially those Quarantine Lectures...) Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beautiful! ...

Monday Motivation: Wanting vs. Doing

July 27, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MB

Let's talk about your Wants. We need to acknowledge our Wants, and then find the barriers that are stopping us from Doing. Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beautiful! Make a suggestion here, or become a Patreon patron to get your suggestion to the top of the list! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me...

92: Making All Things New (repost from Transforming Discipleship podcast)

July 13, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Leah was invited as a 2-part guest on the Transforming Discipleship podcast, which released April 27th through Christianity Today's smallgroups.com. In this episode, Oliver Hersey is joined by Leah Darrow, author of “The Other Side of Beauty” and Kelsey Collister, who produces his podcast. Leah walks through her conversion story which includes three key moments: moving to St. Louis as a fifteen year old, encountering Jesus during a fashion modeling photoshoot, and asking her family for help...

92: Making All Things New (Leah's appearance on Transforming Discipleship)

July 06, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Leah appeared on Transforming Discipleship! Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beautiful! Make a suggestion here, or become a Patreon patron to get your suggestion to the top of the list! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God's beauty in the world! Have you checked out t...

91: Checking Your Emotional Baggage (Leah's guest appearance for Christianity Today)

June 29, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Leah was invited as a guest on the Transforming Discipleship podcast, which released April 27th through Christianity Today's smallgroups.com. In this episode, Oliver Hersey is joined by Leah Darrow, author of “The Other Side of Beauty” and Kelsey Collister, who produces that podcast. Leah walks us through John 4, where Jesus encounters the Woman at the Well. Leah pointed out vs. 4 “And he had to pass through Samaria.” She said “What I love about this, is that this is the mission of God th...

Monday Motivation: Unhitch Your Self-Esteem Wagon

June 15, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.48 MB

Unhitch your wagon from other people's expectations. Especially strangers. Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beautiful! Make a suggestion here, or become a Patreon patron to get your suggestion to the top of the list! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight? No idea what I'm talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God's beauty in the...

Motivational Monday: Leah's Favorite Saint

June 08, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

This special motivational Monday is a reflection from Leah on her favorite saint - St. Photina, the Samaritan Woman at the Well. Leah gets excited to share some thoughts on what this story reveals to us about Jesus and the relationship he desires with each one of us. (She gets a little fired up, surprise surprise!) The takeaway? Jesus Christ is the answer to every question, longing, and fear in every human heart. She ends with a special invitation to come to meet Jesus in the Lux Summit h...

90: A Teenage Pregnancy and the Saving Power of Family

June 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Chris Padgett is back on the podcast - this time, with his daughter Sarah. They tell the story of Sarah's teenage pregnancy, the immense importance of the love of parents for their children, how welcoming little Audrey affected their whole family, and the sweetest surprise happy ending to the podcast we could have asked for. (Congratulations Sarah, Dean, and Audrey)! Linda's motto: Maintain the path back. Learn more about Chris and Linda's ministry, Happy Place Homestead and watch Sarah's ...

89: Your Life is a Miracle, so Act Like It (with John O'Leary)

May 18, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Leah invites John O'Leary back on the podcast to talk about his new book! Leah and John talk about the freedom children have in approaching life, the idea that "all work is sacred", and what it means to put your name on your work. In his new book, IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy, O’Leary shares his insights and inspiring message to help readers to live a fuller, happier, more engaged life by recapturing the sense of childlike wonder and cur...

88: Dr. Greg Teaches Us to "Remember Your Death"

May 04, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Dr. Greg Bottaro, Executive Director of the CatholicPsych Institute, is back to talk to Leah about some timeless truths that the COVID-19 pandemic is unearthing for a lot of us. Dr. Greg and Leah start by asking "How will you be different after this time?", which is a great question for us all to be asking. Dr. Greg points out that nothing is more revealing about what's inside us than a shake-up in our worlds, and this is a moment where the whole world is being shaken up. This is a time ...

87: Helping Women Overcome Pornography (with Kelsey Skoch)

April 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

It's not just a guy's problem! This week, Leah invites speaker and author Kelsey Skoch to share her insights on missionary discipleship and evangelization, but also to address some really hard topics. Kelsey's book Uncompromising Purity, co-authored with Everett Fritz, engages with the often taboo topic of personal purity. There are a lot of women who are affected by pornography, masturbation, and who want to overcome their challenges. Kelsey provides encouragement and practical strategies ...

86: A Different Perspective on Coronavirus (with Ricky!)

April 06, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

Ricky: Husband, father, Green Beret Special Forces medic, firefighter. He knows a lot about a lot, so I got him to talk with me (to you!) about not only the current state of affairs with COVID-19 in the world, but also on a personal and spiritual level. How can you be preparing yourself as a whole person? What does it mean for our faith? How can we see God's hand in this circumstance? How can we grow in relationship with him? Disclaimer: Not experts on coronavirus! Definitely not experts! #...

85: A Manuscript from JPII, Found in a Drawer

March 23, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, senior editor at Ave Maria Press, shares the unbelievable story of the discovery of an unknown manuscript from St. John Paul II, and the equally unbelievable experience of getting to work with it and getting to hear his voice again. She also shares the impact St. John Paul II had on her own life and journey to the Catholic faith, and hits us with a great challenge. Jaymie's Challenge: Read Acts 17 and ask God to show you the altar to the unknown god in your world. This...

84: Receiving Jesus on Skis (with Rebecca Dussault)

March 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Leah is joined by Olympic skiier and World Champion Rebecca Dussault! Rebecca talks about having grit and resilience through life's adversity. Rebecca shares about seeing God's hand in her athletic life and success, choosing to serve as a witness in the world of sport, sport as the school of discipline, and fully integrating your faith into every aspect of your life. Learn more about what Rebecca is doing at fitcatholicmom.com or on Instagram @fitcatholicmom. You can support the Do Somethi...

83: This is Us... Again! Leah and Ricky

February 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

Miracles happen every day... Ricky's back on the podcast! And there's never a dull moment. Leah and Ricky answer some listener questions, providing lots of great free insights about preparing for marriage (even if you're not dating). If you didn't hear Leah and Ricky's original episode where they share the story of how they met (and go on some good tangents), go listen now! You can support the Do Something Beautiful Podcast NOW on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow. Help us creat...

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