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S5 Ep13: How-to Finale
October 01, 2019 20:06 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBWe’re not going to leave you in suspense, this is, in fact, the last episode of the How-to Catholic Podcast. While we are definitely sad about this fact, it is time to retire the podcast and in this episode we tell you why. Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com The post S5 Ep13: How-to Finale appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep12: How-to Intentional Living with Kathryn Whitaker
September 03, 2019 17:05 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBIn life it can be easy to just go through the motions and miss opportunities to truly live. But how do we live with purpose and intention when there are so many things we could, and possibly should be doing? On the podcast today host Lisa Cotter interviews Catholic speaker, blogger, and now […] The post S5 Ep12: How-to Intentional Living with Kathryn Whitaker appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep11: How-to Average with Mary Arnold
August 13, 2019 06:01 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBAverage is a word that accurately sums up most of our lives that are honestly filled with more ordinary moments than extraordinary ones. Yet, we often forget to enjoy and lean into the ordinary. So how do we make the most of the ordinary and find joy in the simple things? On today’s podcast […] The post S5 Ep11: How-to Average with Mary Arnold appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa
July 16, 2019 17:09 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBIt’s time for the Q&A episode! You’ve got Qs and we’ve got As. Get ready to have some fun. On the podcast today hosts Kevin and Lisa answer questions about dating, marriage, ministry, parenting, prayer, Kevin’s favorite soccer podcast, advice for our teenage selves and more. Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com The post S5 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep9: How-to Saints
July 10, 2019 03:23 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBHere at How-to Catholic we are constantly telling you to be saints, yet we somehow we’ve never done an episode on the Saints… until now. So who are these halo wearing men and women of every time and place? What does it mean to have a devotion to them and why should we have one […] The post S5 Ep9: How-to Saints appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep8: How-to Dysfunction
July 02, 2019 06:01 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MBWorking with other people can be tough. Whether they be family members, coworkers, or fellow Catholics. BUT, what if there was a proven model that could help you identify the problem and find a better way forward? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share the world-renown Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along […] The post S5 Ep8: How-to Dysfunction appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep7: How-to Mass
June 25, 2019 06:01 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBHave you ever gone to Mass and wished that you were able to get more out of the Liturgy? Have you ever walked out wishing you could have given more to God? On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa share 5 easy ways to help you not only give more but also receive more […] The post S5 Ep7: How-to Mass appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep6: How-to Small Group
June 04, 2019 20:41 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIt’s possibly one of the greatest methods for evangelization and spiritual growth that Christianity has ever known and it’s so simple that almost anyone can do it, including you. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter talk about small groups and give you 5 steps for leading your own. SHOWNOTES Small Group […] The post S5 Ep6: How-to Small Group appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: June
May 29, 2019 16:42 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of June! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: June appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep5: How-to Discernment: Priesthood with Fr. Josh Johnson
May 28, 2019 16:23 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBIt’s time for the 4th and final installment of our discernment series! Today on the podcast Kevin interviews the incredible Fr. Josh Johnson on how to discern whether or not you might be called to the priesthood. On the episode, they discuss Fr. Josh’s vocation story and look at 3 steps for focusing […] The post S5 Ep5: How-to Discernment: Priesthood with Fr. Josh Johnson appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep4: How-to Discernment: Consecrated Virginity with Andrea Polito
May 21, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBConsecrated virginity might be the most misunderstood vocation in the Catholic Church. It’s often mistaken for a call to the “single life,” but this vocation, which predates religious sisters and nuns, is actually quite the opposite. So what exactly is a consecrated virgin? On this episode, host Lisa Cotter interviews Andrea Politio, who is […] The post S5 Ep4: How-to Discernment: Consecrated Virginity with Andrea Polito appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep3: How-to Discernment: Religious Life with Sr. Mary Elizabeth Alberts, SOLT
May 14, 2019 06:01 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBIt’s time for part 2 of our 4-part series on discernment. On this episode, Lisa interviews her friend, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers, who is a religious sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Sr. Mary Elizabeth shares her story of discernment and gives 5 tips for discerning religious […] The post S5 Ep3: How-to Discernment: Religious Life with Sr. Mary Elizabeth Alberts, SOLT appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep2: How-to Discernment: Marriage
May 07, 2019 17:38 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBOne of the most frequently asked questions Kevin and Lisa receive is, “How do I discern my vocation?” This question makes sense because in a world that changes so often it can be difficult to pick one final state of life. So to help with your discernment dilemma, on today’s episode How-to Catholic is starting […] The post S5 Ep2: How-to Discernment: Marriage appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S5 Ep1: How-to Virtue
April 30, 2019 06:01 - 40 minutes - 55 MBOur culture constantly offers us different approaches to happiness, but it typically fails to offer us the one way to happiness that has worked for thousands of years. What is this method and how can we concretely work towards happiness? It’s all about virtue. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share what […] The post S5 Ep1: How-to Virtue appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: May
April 25, 2019 20:03 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of May! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: May appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: April
March 29, 2019 21:36 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of April! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: April appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep20: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 2
March 14, 2019 17:49 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBPilgrimages are a pretty cool idea, but most people need a few more details. Where should you go? How should you get there? What do you need to know to turn these holy opportunities into a reality? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter tackle part two of a two-part series on pilgrimages. They’ll […] The post S4 Ep20: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep19: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 1
March 05, 2019 16:38 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBSt. Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Spiritual travel has always been a part of the Catholic faith in the form of a pilgrimage, but what is a pilgrimage anyways? Is it just a Catholic vacation? What’s the significance behind this incredible […] The post S4 Ep19: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 1 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: March
February 27, 2019 04:47 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of March! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES March’s Devotion: St. Joseph S3 Ep16: How-to St. Joseph Prayer St. Joseph […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: March appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep18: How-to Newborn
February 25, 2019 13:35 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBIt’s no secret that Kevin and Lisa recently had a baby and after going through this experience of transition for the 4th time they’ve continued to learn more and more about how to care for a newborn and themselves. On today’s podcast, the Cotters share with you 4 dos for life with a newborn. […] The post S4 Ep18: How-to Newborn appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep17: How-to Platform Part 2
February 19, 2019 15:35 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBSo you know that you’re called to spread a message that God wants you to share, but what’s the best way to do it? In our digital world, there are so many options and endless mediums to figure out, where should you start? On today’s episode, Kevin and Lisa finally get back to […] The post S4 Ep17: How-to Platform Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: February
January 30, 2019 14:29 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of February! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES February’s Devotion: The Holy Family Prayer: Prayer to the Holy Family Reading […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: February appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep16: How-to Spiritual High
January 16, 2019 16:40 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBAfter a retreat, conference, mission trip, or pilgrimage most attendees experience a sort of “spiritual high” that lasts for a few days or weeks. However, if the high isn’t capitalized on, once it’s gone, it’s easy to let things go back to normal. In an effort to prevent this kind of spiritual backsliding, on […] The post S4 Ep16: How-to Spiritual High appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: January
December 29, 2018 02:45 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of January! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES January’s Devotion: The Holy Name of Jesus Prayer: Litany of the Holy Name of […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: January appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: December
November 30, 2018 16:53 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of December! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES December’s Devotion: Immaculate Conception (Also, the Divine Infancy) Prayer: Litany of the Immaculate […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: December appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep15: How-to Platform: Part 1
November 07, 2018 05:18 - 39 minutes - 54 MBHave you ever thought about having a Catholic platform? Have you ever wondered what it might take to publish a book, become a public speaker, or start a podcast? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa discuss 5 questions about launching a platform. They look at discerning your calling, finding your niche, spreading your […] The post S4 Ep15: How-to Platform: Part 1 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep14: How-to Called
October 29, 2018 06:01 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBOur Church calls each baptized Catholic to share the faith, but what if you don’t know how? Where would you start? And what would the end goal be? These are the questions that Kevin answers in his new book, Called: Becoming an Everyday Disciple in a Post-Christian World. On today’s podcast, hosts Kevin and […] The post S4 Ep14: How-to Called appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: November
October 28, 2018 14:49 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of November! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES November’s Devotion: Holy Souls Prayer: Eternal Rest Prayer Video: Fr. Mike Schmitz on Indulgences […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: November appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep13: How-to Live Fearless with Lisa Brenninkmeyer
October 22, 2018 06:01 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBFew things can hold us back in life like fear. It steals our joy, it tells us we’re not enough, and it stops us from being fully alive. We know deep down that this isn’t what we were made for, but facing fears and clearly seeing reality takes an immense amount of courage. On the podcast […] The post S4 Ep13: How-to Live Fearless with Lisa Brenninkmeyer appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep12: How-to Online Dating
October 15, 2018 23:07 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBDating is… complicated. For many Catholic singles, the process of finding Mr. or Mrs. Right is annoying at best. After trying Catholic young adult groups, Bible studies, and gatherings at bars, many throw their hands up in frustration because they don’t seem to be getting anywhere. And then the thought crosses their mind, “Should I […] The post S4 Ep12: How-to Online Dating appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep11: How-to Dad
October 02, 2018 14:04 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBFatherhood is one of the most important jobs on the planet. Many in our Church and society recognize that fathers are struggling to be the dads their children need them to be. What can Catholic men do today to reverse this trend and be great dads in the 21st century? On the podcast today hosts […] The post S4 Ep11: How-to Dad appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: October
September 28, 2018 03:07 - 41 minutes - 57 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of October! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES October’s Devotion: Holy Rosary Books Total Consecration to Mary by St. Louis […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: October appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa
September 24, 2018 14:40 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBYou’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We’re mid-way through season 4, so on today’s podcast, we’ll open up the listener mailbag and answer your burning questions. On the episode today we’ll talk about getting nervous before giving a big talk, building community as a young family, discussing your faith with non-Catholics, living balance, kids […] The post S4 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep9: How-to Date Night
September 18, 2018 03:54 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBDo you ever wish you could deepen your relationship with your significant other? Do you struggle to invest in your relationship like you know you should? Date night is a universally recognized way to strengthen romantic relationships, but what does it look like and what are some ways to make sure it happens? On today’s […] The post S4 Ep9: How-to Date Night appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep8: How-to Spiritual Dryness
September 10, 2018 06:01 - 32 minutes - 45 MBHave you ever felt like God was distant? Have you been in a place where you felt spiritually dead? Feeling dry is a common occurrence in the spiritual life, even saints struggled with it, but we don’t often talk about it. What can we do in these moments when we feel apart from God? On […] The post S4 Ep8: How-to Spiritual Dryness appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep7: How-to Leadership
September 03, 2018 23:23 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBOur Church needs leaders. We don’t just need bishops and priests to lead. Not just those who are smart or influential. Now, more than ever, our Church needs everyone to use their gifts and talents to lead. But, what does this look like? How do we learn to lead? Today on the podcast, hosts Kevin and […] The post S4 Ep7: How-to Leadership appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: September
August 30, 2018 17:48 - 34 minutes - 47 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of September! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES September’s Devotion: Our Lady of Sorrows Prayer: Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: September appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep6: How-to Crisis
August 27, 2018 06:01 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBFriends, let’s be honest: It’s been a summer of scandal and crisis. There are so many things to sort through, so many emotions, and so many questions that remain. But one question, in particular, continues to linger: What are we supposed to do? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter give you 5 actions […] The post S4 Ep6: How-to Crisis appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Life Update
August 20, 2018 06:01 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBIt’s been 6 weeks since we last podcasted because life has been full of transitions. In this informal episode, we update you on what we’ve been up to and address the recent Church scandals*. God-willing, we will get back into the swing of regular episodes next Monday! *Please note, the last half of this episode and […] The post Life Update appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: August
July 25, 2018 20:54 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of August! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES August’s Devotion: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Encyclopedia on the Immaculate Heart […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: August appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep5: How-to Parish
July 02, 2018 06:01 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBLet’s face it: parish life can be hard, but it can also be very fulfilling. As Catholics the parish is a primary place where we are called to encounter God and accompany others, but how do we connect with our parish in a real and meaningful way? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa […] The post S4 Ep5: How-to Parish appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
Liturgical Lowdown: July
June 26, 2018 06:01 - 26 minutes - 36 MBWelcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of July! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month. SHOWNOTES July’s Devotion: Most Precious Blood of Jesus Chaplet of the Most Precious […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: July appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep4: How-to Liturgical Living
June 25, 2018 06:01 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBSomething new is about to go down on the podcast because tomorrow Lisa is putting up the first of many liturgical lowdown mini-episodes. In order to prepare you for this new series, today hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are giving you some vision for why to live liturgically and filling you in on some […] The post S4 Ep4: How-to Liturgical Living appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep3: How-to Apologetics
June 18, 2018 06:01 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBDo you know how to have tough conversations about the faith? When we live authentic Catholic lives, friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors will start asking us all sorts of questions. How will we respond in these important situations? On today’s episode, Kevin and Lisa give you 5 do’s and don’ts on how to […] The post S4 Ep3: How-to Apologetics appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S4 Ep2: How-to Goodbyes
June 11, 2018 06:01 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBDo you know how to say goodbye? Summer is a time filled with saying farewells to jobs, friends, houses, and schools. Last impressions are really important for how people will remember us and how we will remember them: how can we learn to do this well? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter give […] The post S4 Ep2: How-to Goodbyes appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
4 Ep1: How-to Fertility
June 05, 2018 16:51 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBIt’s the first episode of season four and do we have a show for you. On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are talking about fertility as they share what they wish they had known about this topic before they got married. Along the way, they’ll give you a Catholic hack that will […] The post 4 Ep1: How-to Fertility appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S3 Ep20: How-to Sacraments
April 30, 2018 06:01 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBIt’s that time of year… Sacraments! Weddings, Confirmations, First Communions and more. Sacraments connect us to Christ and receiving one is a highlight for any Catholics. How can we learn more about these amazing gifts? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa give you 6 things that you might not know about Sacraments. Along the […] The post S3 Ep20: How-to Sacraments appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S3 Ep19: How-to Burnout
April 23, 2018 06:01 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBBURN OUT! Have you ever felt like you didn’t have anything left to give? It can happen to anyone and it happened to Kevin and Lisa during the last few weeks. How do we get here and how do we get out? On today’s podcast, your hosts talk about 8 tips on how to […] The post S3 Ep19: How-to Burnout appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S3 Ep18: How-to Receive
March 26, 2018 06:01 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIt’s the most important week in the Church calendar, but what are we supposed to do again? Maybe the best thing is to make sure we take time to experience God’s love in a new way. On today’s podcast, hosts Kevin and Lisa talk about 3 ways to receive God’s love this Holy Week. Along […] The post S3 Ep18: How-to Receive appeared first on Lisa Cotter.
S3 Ep17: How-to Heal with Crystalina Evert
March 19, 2018 06:01 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBTruth: we are all broken and in need of healing, but this a fact that perhaps we don’t like to readily admit. However, keeping our painful memories in the dark causes more trouble than having the courage to bring them into the light. On today’s episode, Lisa interviews the inspirational Crystalina Evert on not […] The post S3 Ep17: How-to Heal with Crystalina Evert appeared first on Lisa Cotter.