Mamas in Spirit
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 115 ratingsA mini-retreat in a podcast for Catholic women! Host Lindy Wynne interviews guests as they share how God has converted their hearts and transformed their lives. Join this beautiful community of faith and know you are never alone! Learn more at mamasinspirit.com.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Healing Your Shame with Fr. Jon Meyer
March 10, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 60.9 MBIn this Lenten podcast Chaplain Father Jon Meyer and Host Lindy Wynne explore how the root of shame is the lie that we are not valuable or worthy. Learn how God will heal your sense of shame, as well as how to reframe your thinking to live in the knowledge of being a daughter of God who loves you beyond compare.
Losing My Sweet Son Beckett with Stephanie Weinert
March 03, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this Lent 2022 Catholic podcast Stephanie Weinert shares the story of her son in Heaven, Beckett. Beckett was unexpectedly diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome, a heart defect and later lung disease. Stephanie shares how God has spoken to her heart and carried her through this experience, including by whispering Psalm 46:5 into her soul, "God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved."
A Christmas Special 2021 with Lindy's Daughters
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBMerry Christmas from Mamas in Spirit! Listen to sweetness, songs and joy from Lindy's daughters in this final podcast from Season 3. New episodes will be released Lent 2022. May God bless you and yours, always!
3 Small Children and Stage 3 Breast Cancer with Kelly Sweeney
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this Advent podcast Kelly Sweeney shares how she was diagnosed with Stage Three Triple Negative Breast Cancer when her three children were all under five years old. Hear how Kelly put her complete trust in God and drew strength to survive her illness by looking into the eyes of her small children.
My Car Is My Home with Meg Hunter Kilmer
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 48.6 MBMeg Hunter-Kilmer is known as "Hobo for Christ." In this Advent podcast, Meg shares how she was called to live out of her car and travel around the country sharing the gift of Christ. Meg is a renowned Catholic speaker and author of multiple books, including Pray for Us: 75 Saints Who Sinned, Suffered and Struggled on Their Way to Holiness.
Surrendering to Infertility with Jessica Nelson
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 44.2 MBJessica found herself sobbing in Saint Monica's Church in New York on her 40th birthday, because she was facing infidelity and infertility. Hear how Jessica surrendered to the Lord's plan for her life and discovered miracles beyond her imagination.
A Blessed Thanksgiving with Father Jon Meyer
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 41.1 MBFather Jon Meyer, Chaplain of Mamas in Spirt, joins host Lindy Wynne to explore the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
His Guardian Angel Woke Me In the Middle of the Night with Heidi Hess Saxton
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 34.4 MBHeidi Hess Saxton was in a life-changing accident when she was eighteen that resulted in infertility. Heidi and her husband later fostered and adopted two children. Heidi shares how her son's guardian angel woke her in the middle of the night to pray for him during a difficult time.
Foster Care at Twelve with Anthony Watkins
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBAnthony Watkins and his brothers were sent to live with their father whom they did not really know after their mother was unable to care for them due to drug addiction. Anthony's father then abandoned the boys at the courthouse and Anthony and his brothers were placed at the Happy Hills Boys Ranch in Tennessee. Hear this moving story from loss, suffering and trauma to healing, hope and redemption.
His Arrest Was My Rock Bottom with Tracy Hill
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.8 MBTracy Hill shares about the effect of alcoholism on her family. Tracy discovered her rock bottom was the call from her husband telling her that he was arrested due to his drinking. Learn how Tracy surrendered her life to God, let go of trying to control everything and allowed Jesus to transform her heart.
Focus on Your Faith, Not Your Success with Deacon Charlie Echeverry
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 55.1 MBDeacon Charlie Echeverry shares about his experience as a spiritual, biological, adoptive, foster and sponsor father. He shares that our journey is not about being successful in any of the roles we play in life, it's about our faithfulness.
Moms, Teenagers and Spiritual Warfare with Nadine Sestich
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 48 MBNadine Sestich shares about a time of heightened spiritual warfare in her family. Nadine explores how it is essential to be aware of how darkness can sneak into the lives of parents and their children to lure them away from God. Mothers must stay vigilant about what they and their children consume and rebuke the devil whenever necessary.
Raised by My Dad witth Teri Carpenter
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 47.1 MBTeri Carpenter shares how her dad became a single father when Teri was five months old and how he is her rock. Teri talks about meeting her mother, facing infertility, becoming a stepmother and coping with her stepson's addiction. Learn about the moment Teri's stepson was miraculously saved and Teri's vibrant faith in Jesus.
Healing Through the Eucharist with Patty Pablos
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.1 MBPatty Pablos shares her path to prayer, starting when she lost her little brother when she was nine and culminating in her devotion to the Eucharist and prayers over her dying mother.
Special Needs and A Novena with Hilda Bradshaw
September 30, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MBHilda Bradshaw talks about her experience raising her son with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and clinging to God in prayer, including a novena her grandmother taught her. Hilda shares how raising her son is a blessing and has taught her to completely depend on God, let go of expectations about her children's futures and trust that God will always provide her family with exactly what they need.
God is The Center of Our Marriage with Brian and Lindy Wynne
September 23, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBFather Jon Meyer, Chaplain of Mamas in Spirit, asks Brian and Lindy Wynne questions about God, their marriage and how they would encourage other married couples. Brian and Lindy have been married for 21 years are adoptive parents of three children aged 22, 19 and 6.
The Joy of Uganda with Maureen Nunn
September 16, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBMaureen Nunn talks about her time in Uganda and the profound faith she has witnessed in the face of overwhelming poverty. Maureen shares how the Ugandan people seem to have nothing, yet they are filled with the joy of the Lord.
Transformed by Scripture with Sonja Corbitt
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 58.5 MBSonja Corbitt, Bible Study Evangelista shares how God transformed her through Scripture during the most difficult, desert period of her life. Sonja talks about her most recent book Just Rest: Receiving God's Renewing Presence in the Deserts of Your Life.
Breast Cancer and Pregnant with Jessica Hanna
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 46.7 MBJessica Hanna was diagnosed with life-threatening breast cancer when she was fourteen weeks pregnant. Hear about Jessica's miraculous healing and the healthy birth of her beloved son.
Six Tips to Cope with Change with Father Jon Meyer
August 26, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 46 MBFather Jon Meyer, Chaplain of Mamas in Spirit and Host Lindy Wynne share six practices they personally use during significant times of change.
Adopted as a Teen with Crystal Hernandez
August 19, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 57.2 MBCrystal Hernandez was placed in foster care when she was two years old and was adopted when she was a teenager in high school. Crystal shares how God revealed Himself to her throughout the "crucible of foster care" and healed her to live in the freedom of His glorious love.
Spiritual Friendship with Emily Jaminet
August 12, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBEmily Jaminet shares about the importance of having Christ-centered friendships in which we help one another grow in virtue. Learn all about Emily Jaminet and Michele Faehnle's book The Friendship Project.
A Heart Attack at 39 with Suzanne Durnell
August 05, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 40.1 MBSuzanne Durnell shares how having a heart attack at 39 years old transformed her heart spiritually. Learn about Suzanne's miraculous healing after being prayed over on a trip to Medjugorje.
16 Months in A Detention Center with Amalia Molina Cortina
July 29, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MBAmalia Molina Cortina and her husband were detained in a US Detention Center for 16 months while their children were at home alone. Hear how the religious volunteers gave Amalia hope and how she clung to God throughout her ordeal.
Caring for My Sick Husband with Leilanie Marianetti
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 46.7 MBWhen Leilanie and Michael Marianetti were engaged, Michael was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Hear how Leilanie has been "lavished in grace" by God as she has cared for Michael for twenty-three years.
Dress with Dignity with Nicole M. Caruso
July 15, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBNicole M. Caruso shares how God blessed her with the courage to leave the fashion industry and seek Him, rather than the things the world tell us matter. Nicole recently authored Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses Our Feminine Genius.
A Good Death with Marianne Ayala
July 08, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MBMarianne Ayala has worked throughout her career as a nurse and nurse manager in Palliative Care and Hospice. Learn how to help yourself and your loved ones prepare for a "good death."
Confronting Suffering with Jennifer Gentile
July 01, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MBJennifer Gentile spent most of her young life running away from God. However, when Jennifer's youngest son was diagnosed with serious health issues she was forced to confront suffering and who she believed God to be. Hear how Jennifer opened her heart to God through the love of strangers.
Hidden Victims with Sister Suzanne Jabro, CSJ
June 24, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MBSister Suzanne Jabro, founder of Center for Restorative Justice Works (CRJW) and Get on the Bus shares how children are the hidden victims of the criminal justice system. Sister Suzanne explores how we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ to the most vulnerable to help heal and restore them and their families.
Communicating in Marriage with Angel and Grace Garcia
June 17, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBAngel and Grace Garcia share the desperate moment God changed their lives and taught them to cling to Him in prayer. Learn how to have a God-centered marriage and healthy communication.
I'll Bank My Life on Him with Jenna McAndrew
June 10, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 34.5 MBJenna McAndrew shares the moment she knew Christ is real. This encounter converted Jenna's heart so completely that even during times of spiritual dryness, she will bank her life on Him. Jenna is the host of "A Shower of Roses" podcast.
Just a Handmaiden with Lizzy
June 03, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.7 MBLizzy shares how God revealed her profound dignity as a daughter of God and healed her of addictions, including pornography. Lizzy has a popular Catholic blog "Just a Handmaiden."
The Photo That Changed My Life with Natalie Sanford
May 27, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 41.5 MBNatalie Sanford shares how she and her husband took a leap of faith and adopted older children internationally. Learn the beautiful story of a family and community coming together to love and care for these children in need.
On Fire with the Holy Spirit with Father Jon Meyer
May 20, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 50.6 MBThis Pentecost, Father Jon Meyer shares how Christians are called to be on fire with the Holy Spirit--no exceptions. Father Jon Meyer is the Chaplain of Mamas in Spirit.
Rise Up, Young Girl with Gina McDuffie
May 13, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 34 MBLearn how Jesus' words "Telitha koum" or "Rise up, Young Girl" speak to Gina McDuffie's heart and have carried her through her most difficult moments, including when she almost lost her first baby.
Healing From Postpartum Depression with Christina Yep
May 06, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBChristina Yep of House of Royals shares her experience with postpartum depression. Christina sought professional help, turned to God in prayer and was blessed with miraculous healing.
Losing My Brother and Sister with Haydee Marshall Navarro
April 29, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.2 MBTwo of Haydee Marshall Navarro's siblings passed away from Fanconi Anemia, a rare genetic disorder at sixteen and twenty-one years old. Haydee shares how she learned to always "show up" in her relationship with God and allow God to heal her broken heart.
A Dutiful Wife with Tracy Hoang
April 22, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 40.2 MBTracy shares how putting her husband first converted her heart. Hear how Tracy, her husband and their five children learned what it means to be a "domestic church" on fire with the Holy Spirit.
The Accident That Changed Everything with Jackie DeLuca
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 39.2 MBThe moment Jackie's husband was severely injured by their boat's spinning propeller changed their lives forever. Hear how Jackie's husband's miraculous survival led to the adoption of their son and renewed understanding of the preciousness of life.
Baptized at 42 with Jamie Crane
April 08, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBHost Lindy Wynne's brother, Jamie Crane was just baptized at the 2021 Easter Vigil! Hear Jamie's moving testimony about saying "yes" to God and being initiated into the Catholic Church at forty-two years old.
When My Husband Left with Peachy Viviano
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 40.4 MBPeachy Viviano shares the tragedy of her husband leaving after twenty-six years of marriage. Hear how Peachy places all of her hope and trust in God and lives a life full of joy and hope.
My Carpool Family with Dane DeLuca
March 25, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBRetired nurse Dane DeLuca talks about her group of friends called the “carpool family” and their experience as one of the beloved members died of cancer.
From Loss to Hope with Phyllis Jones
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBWhile leading a team of nurses in ambulatory care during Covid, Phyllis Jones lost two loved ones. Be inspired by Phyllis' steadfast faith and hear the miraculous story of how Phyllis was allowed to hold her brother's hand as he left this world to be with God eternally.
Mental Health Support During Covid with Dr. Heather Banis
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 65.5 MBDr. Heather Banis shares how the stress we are under during this time of Covid causes anxiety and depression--this is a normal response to an extremely abnormal situation. Learn ways to practice self-care, receive the support you and those you love need and help your children and teens during this trying time. Dr. Banis is the Victims Assistance Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Fifth Grade, Leukemia and Hope with Melissa Romanelli
March 04, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBMelissa Romanelli shares how her experience facing leukemia as a fifth grader planted a seed in her heart to become a nurse as an adult. Hear how the nurses that helped Melissa inspired her to be the hands and feet of Christ to the patients she cares for today.
Supporting Sick Kids in the Hospital with Analise Gammariello
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBWhile on a college immersion trip in Jamaica, Analise Gammariello met a little boy being treated at the children’s hospital. The time she spent coloring with this boy helped Analise discover her calling to help children facing long term illness and traumatic injury as a Child Life Specialist. Hear stories of how Analise has discovered Christ through her work.
Our Mother's Radical Love with Father Richard Sunwoo
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this 2021 Lenten podcast, Father Richard Sunwoo explores Mother Mary’s radically open heart and ongoing “yes” to God throughout her life, even in the midst of sorrow and suffering. Mary’s love for God, the Father and Christ wasn’t contingent on her circumstances—the only promise she was ever given was to be the Mother of God.
Your Life Will Be Good Again with Father Jon Meyer
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 49.4 MBListen to the wisdom and faith of Mamas in Spirit's new chaplain, Father Jon Meyer! Be uplifted and renewed in hope as Lindy and Jon explore the time of the pandemic, personal stories and scripture to help you open your heart to the healing and transformation of the Holy Spirit.
Merry Christmas from Mamas in Spirit!
December 24, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 15.4 MBLindy's daughters make a guest appearance to sing and share about the blessing of Christmas. Themes explored are Christmas, joy, laughter, hope, Mary, Jesus, Joseph, the gift of life, God's light outshining the darkness, Christmas star and candy canes.
A Christmas Miracle with Brian Wynne
December 17, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 41.4 MBBrian and Lindy Wynne share the Christmas miracle they experienced when they adopted their baby girl after waiting ten years to fulfill this dream of their hearts. Themes explored are Advent, glimmers of hope, waiting in joyful hope, Jesus Christ, Mary, suffering, adoption, foster care and private adoption.