Mamas in Spirit

The Doctors Didn’t Think I'd Ever Walk Again with Antoinette DeLorenzo

December 10, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 50.7 MB

Hear Antoinette DeLorenzo's miraculous story of learning to walk again after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome at thirty-three-years-old. Themes explored are Advent, being paralyzed, critical illness, hearing God's voice, Blessed Mother and God's miracles.

The Day Jesus Saved My Life with Roy Cooray

December 03, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 43.5 MB

In this Advent podcast Roy Cooray shares how he could only remember one thing the day that Jesus saved his life. As he was being rushed into life-saving surgery his daughter whispered in his ear, "Hold Jesus on your right and Blessed Mother on your Left." Hear this miraculous story, learn about Roy's visions of the Blessed Mother and hold onto a hope beyond understanding. Themes explored are the Advent Season, Blessed Mother Mary, Jesus Christ, always living in hope, being generous to the p...

The Gift of Manhood with James Day

November 26, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 48.4 MB

James Day talks about the passing of his beloved father and how the weeks of hospice allowed James to open his heart to his personal conversion in the Holy Spirit. Themes explored are Saint Michael the Archangel, Holy Fathers, Saint Joseph, boyhood, manhood, adoption, foster care and fatherhood.

Keeping it Real with Karianna Frey

November 19, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 56.9 MB

Are you keeping it real with yourself, God and your friends? Are you choosing to serve God every day? Explore these critical questions in a fun and lively conversation with featured guest Karianna Frey. Themes explored are Daily Examen, Examination of Conscience, free will, parenting, motherhood, forgiveness, conversion, Baptism and authenticity.

My 1.5 Pound Baby with Claudine Carr

November 12, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MB

Claudine Carr shares about her youngest son's birth at one-and-a-half pounds. Hear the story of a nun baptizing him with a dixie cup as he was rushed into emergency surgery and his miraculous survival. Themes explores are difficult pregnancies, premature babies, conversion, sacraments, Baptism, Confirmation, Catholicism, witnessing, the rosary and prayer.

Missing My Mom with Raquel Suh

November 05, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 39.8 MB

Raquel lost her dearest companion--her mom--almost eleven years ago. The loss left a a void in Raquel's life that her "yes" to God has begun to fill. Themes explored are motherhood, mother and daughter relationships, maternal mentors, friendship, sisterhood in the Holy Spirit, guidance, loneliness, postpartum anxiety and faith.

A Hurricane in the Pandemic with Diana Vallette

October 29, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 48 MB

Diana, her husband, their five children and her mother left their home and squeezed into a tiny apartment as Hurricane Laura struck Louisiana during the pandemic. Diana shares the aftermath of the hurricane and how she continues to discover God's immense beauty in others throughout this difficult time. Themes explored are God with us, people over ideas, the American spirit, beauty from ashes, spiritual direction and finding God in the messiness.

Finally Reuniting with My Parents with Kathleen Richter

October 22, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MB

Featured guest Kathleen Richter shares her story of being raised by her grandparents for many years in the Philippines, while her parents went in search of a "better life" in America. Themes explored are the Filipino culture, displacement, reunification, immigration, transitioning into a new culture, family, faith, communication, healing, God and praying through song.

How to Pray Like a Saint with Amy D'Ambra

October 15, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 47.2 MB

Featured guest Amy D'Ambra shares tools to learn how to pray like a saint and her personal, daily practice of prayer. Themes explored are saints, angels, Saint Michael the Archangel, sainthood, prayer, morning prayer, rosary, chaplet of divine mercy and spiritual sisterhood.

There's No Perfect Mom with Danielle Bean

October 08, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 40.2 MB

Featured guest Danielle Bean encourages moms to embrace their vocations of motherhood, know there is no such thing as a “perfect mom” and let go of the pressure to achieve more.

Losing My Husband with Tina Ferrigno

October 01, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MB

Tina Ferrigno shares about the loss of her beloved husband ten years ago and tells stories of how the prayers of others carried her through such a difficult time of grief. Looking back, Tina sees all of the ways God blessed her and her husband, Ciro before Ciro's passing. Tina explores how continuing to show up for prayer has transformed her heart and life.

A Heart That Prays with Kathleen Beckman

September 24, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 48.8 MB

Discover what happens "When Women Pray" with featured guest Kathleen Beckman. Kathleen shares stories and encouragement to help listeners engage more fully in their relationships with God and open their hearts to the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Surrendering to God's Holy Plan with Father Jon Meyer

September 17, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MB

Featured guest Father Jon Meyer explores how to transition into the different seasons of our lives close to God by letting go of expectations and surrendering to God's holy plan. Father Jon talks about embracing our weaknesses, being sincere of heart and bringing ourselves fully to God in prayer.

Storytelling and Race with Cheryl Farrell

September 10, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 54.3 MB

Featured guest Cheryl Farrell talks about the importance of storytelling to share important and long-lasting messages. Cheryl uses storytelling to share her personal story, explore matters of race and point listeners towards God.

Compassion and Love with Antonija and Ivan Zovak

September 03, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 33.2 MB

Featured guests Antonija and Ivan Zovak demonstrate their profound bond as mother and son in this special podcast. Ivan was unexpectedly diagnosed with Down Syndrome shortly after birth. Antonija shares the "love and compassion" Ivan shares with all those he meets. Antonija is the owner of Atelier Zovak, a line of faith-filled jewelry.

Surrendering My Plans to God with Raquel Rogers

August 27, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.9 MB

Featured guest and Spiritual Director Raquel Rogers shares her personal story of surrendering her life to God, as well as her continual practice of letting go of circumstances beyond her control (like Covid). Listeners are encouraged to contemplate God at work in their lives through spiritual practices, such as "The Examen" and living in gratitude.

God Heals Us in Our Woundedness with Melanie Owens

August 20, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MB

Featured Guest Melanie Owens shares her personal story about healing childhood wounds and creating whole and healthy marriages. Melanie encourages listeners to read "Be Healed" by Dr. Bob Schuchts and experience God's transformative healing. Melanie and her husband Damon have a vibrant marriage ministry, Joyful Ever After.

God Loves Us in Our Woundedness with Mary Lenaburg

August 13, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 50 MB

Featured guest Mary Lenaburg shares the profound lessons she learned through raising her daughter, Courtney. Courtney had significant special needs and passed away at twenty-two-years-old. Mary explores surrendering to the present moment, wanting what God wants for our lives, healing our woundedness and discovering the true love of God.

Healthy Body and Soul with Dr. Tess Thomas

August 06, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MB

Featured guest Dr. Tess Thomas explores how to make healthy choices during Covid. Learn how you can nourish your body with prayer, food, nature, and exercise.

Healing My Trauma with Kelly Behrens

July 30, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 38.1 MB

After the sudden and traumatic loss of her father as a child, featured guest Kelly Behrens learned to suppress her feelings and to just be "okay." After years of masking her internal experience and hitting rock bottom, Kelly chose to get help with inpatient treatment at "The Meadows." Kelly learned to be completely transparent and attend to her feelings while in therapy and has experienced new life in the Holy Spirit.

Healing My Eating Disorder

July 23, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MB

Have you ever struggled with body image, an eating disorder or anything else having to do with your physical appearance? Listen to special guest Meghann share her thirty-year journey in healing her eating disorder. Meghann found support and companionship through "Celebrate Recovery." Themes explored are food restriction, culture, body image, dieting, shame, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, purging, God, faith, health, healing, wholeness, self-esteem and love.

Healing My Eating Disorder with Meghann Whistler

July 23, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MB

Have you ever struggled with body image, an eating disorder or anything else having to do with your physical appearance? Listen to special guest Meghann Whistler share her thirty-year journey in healing her eating disorder. Meghann found support and companionship through "Celebrate Recovery." Themes explored are food restriction, culture, body image, dieting, shame, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, purging, God, faith, health, healing, wholeness, self-esteem and love.

Ego Versus Marriage with Alicia Casillas

July 16, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MB

Featured guest Alicia Casillas shares how her ego and pride created an attitude of superiority in her marriage. Alicia was shocked to discover that her husband was beginning to pull away from her and humbled by her feelings of vulnerability and fear. Listen to how God transformed Alicia's heart and helped her restore her marriage and family by turning to God through prayer.

Unveiling the Real Me with Stephanie Weinert

July 09, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MB

Join featured guest Stephanie Weinert as she shares her experience of unveiling her true self (which began as a teen as millions tuned into her live EWTN radio show!). Stephanie speaks passionately about the fear of vulnerability we all experience, as well as God's hope for us to be and share our authentic selves with the world.

God Needs Us Right Now with Gina Foster

July 02, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MB

Featured guest Gina Foster was told she would only have five years to live when her children were very small. This changed Gina's perspective of time and taught her that God needs us now--there is no guarantee of how much time we will have on Earth. Gina leads a soup kitchen to feed the hungry in San Pedro, CA.

Leaning In To God with Samantha Stephenson

June 25, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 39.1 MB

Do you try to control things, earn love or guard your heart from being vulnerable? Learn how to lean in to God when you are inclined to pull away and receive God's love as a free gift with featured guest Samantha Stephenson of Spirituality of the Ordinary. Themes explored are postpartum, babies, children, marriage, husbands, bodies, body image, control, letting go, trust and vulnerability.

God's Mission for Our Family with Lindsey Hill

June 18, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 45 MB

The Hill family just welcomed their third foster child into their home. Listen to featured guest Lindsey Hill share how she witnesses God at work in the foster children, her own school-age children and family. Learn about the Hill family's call to share God's love with children in the most vulnerable of circumstances and the many ways you can support children in foster care!

"Hope On!" with Julie Overlease

June 11, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 44.7 MB

Featured guest Julie Overlease shares about her daughter Evelyn's devastating and unexpected accident when Evelyn was struck by a heavy tree limb while shielding her beloved puppy. Evelyn experienced a traumatic brain injury that resulted in emergency surgery to save her life. Hear how Julie, Evelyn and all of the Overlease family experienced the profound blessings of steadfast hope, faith-filled friendship and God's miracles. Be inspired to "Hope On!" Julie is the author of "Hope Upon Impac...

Persevering in Prayer with Mother Madonna

June 04, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MB

Featured Guest Mother Madonna, O.carm shares her personal story of the call she received from God to enter the vocation of religious life and become a Carmelite nun. Mother Madonna explores her own experience of prayer, shares different forms of prayer listeners can engage in and invites listeners to share their intentions with her and her sisters. Mother Madonna is part of the Carmel of Mary Monastery in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

From Military to Nun with Mother Madonna

June 04, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MB

Mother Madonna describes how she went from a member of the Air Force to the cloistered life of a nun at Carmel of Mary Monastery in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Themes explored are vocation, religious life, monastic life, Carmelite nuns, cloistered life, persevering in prayer.

Trust God and Wait with Mary Thompson

May 28, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MB

Featured guest Mary Thompson shares the critical moment her father was supposed to meet her family at a train station after escaping Yugoslavia on foot. When he did not show up, Mary watched her mother's faith-filled response. This example taught Mary to have a profound trust in God--a trust she has continued to practice throughout her life, including during her young daughter's serious illness and her own struggle with cancer.

Finding Forgiveness with Lupe Rivera

May 21, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MB

Featured guest Lupe Rivera from the Center for Restorative Justice Works (CRJW) shares how she has found forgiveness and healing from losing her childhood best friend to murder through helping those "on the inside." CRJW houses a number of programs helping those affected by crime and the criminal justice system, such as Get on the Bus, Camp Suzanne and Family Express.

Facing My Struggle with Alcohol with Didi Egnatuk

May 14, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MB

Featured guest Didi Egnatuk shares her experience with alcohol and the moment she faced the reality that she needed to go to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Didi explores the many gifts of her sobriety and how she maintains a sober lifestyle even when the desire to drink surfaces.

Getting Help with My Spouse's Drinking with Anna Stephens

May 14, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 33.3 MB

Featured guest Anna Stephens shares the difficult, yet honest moment when she faced she wasn't living an honest life and needed to get help due to her husband's drinking. Anna attended Al-Anon, a program that offers "help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics" and began a journey of healing and new life.

Rescuing the Sexually Exploited with Mary White

May 07, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 39.8 MB

Mary White from Gems Uncovered shares her experience helping young women trafficked and sexually exploited. Learn how to reach out and help those affected by human trafficking and sexual exploitation in our own communities.

Journeying Out of Sexual Exploitation with La'Chiera Royston

May 07, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MB

Hear La'Chiera Royston's moving story of being saved from a life of sexual exploitation after being caught in a sting operation. Learn about the vulnerability of the young women being lured into sexual exploitation and human trafficking and how you can make a difference in the lives of these young women, like those who work with the non-profit that helped La'Chiera: Gems Uncovered.

Saying "Yes" to God with Lisa Hendey

April 30, 2020 04:18 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MB

Say "yes" to God amidst the messiness of life. Learn how to measure your days by the way you have been present to and loved others, rather than what you have accomplished. Sometimes just getting out of bed and showing up is enough! Featuring special guest Lisa Hendey of lisahendey.com and founder of catholicmom.com.

Trusting God Amidst the Coronavirus with Neena Gaynor

April 23, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 30.2 MB

Explore how to trust God in the most isolating, painful and uncertain times of our lives with featured guest Neena Gaynor, author of the newly released novel "Bird and the Bees" and "Words Like Honey" blog.

Choosing Joy Amidst the Coronavirus with Brian and Lindy Wynne

April 16, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MB

Explore how God is with us and reveals God's self to us in all circumstances. Learn how to open your heart and choose joy during this time of the Coronavirus with Brian and Lindy Wynne.

The Gift of Tears with Anne Hansen

April 09, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MB

Explore the meaning of Holy Thursday and how God reveals God’s self to us in every moment of our lives. Featuring special guest Anne Hansen, Ignatians West.

Holy Week Amidst the Coronavirus with Father Marc Reeves, S.J.

April 05, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 31 MB

Explore God's constant presence and love in our lives with featured guest Father Marc Reeves, S.J., Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Experience God's profound grace, mercy and transformation during this Holy Week unlike any we have ever experienced before due to social distancing and the Coronavirus pandemic.

God's Hidden Gifts Amidst the Coronavirus with Jim Ewing

April 02, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 29 MB

Discover God's hidden gifts by being connected and truly present to loved ones during this isolating time of the Coronavirus. Be empowered to rise and meet these difficult circumstances with featured guest Jim Ewing, retired Clinical Pastoral Counselor and former Executive Director of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

God's Peace Amidst the Coronavirus with Father Jon Meyer

March 26, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MB

Be blessed with God's peace and companionship during this time of the Coronavirus. Explore what you have control over and how you can respond to God in a healthy and faith-filled way. Featuring special guest Father Jon Meyer.

Pregnancy Loss with Sharon St. Pierre

March 19, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MB

Sharon shares her personal story of losing her baby in the womb and how God has healed her from the loss. Sharon works with By Your Side/Merciful Companions from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Life, Justice and Peace. Themes explores are pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion.

Mercy and Healing with Sharon St. Pierre

March 19, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MB

Explore the profound gift of God's mercy and healing during times of loss and grief with featured guest Sharon St. Pierre from By Your Side/Merciful Companions, Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Life, Justice and Peace.

Beautiful You with Christine Rich

March 12, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 35.8 MB

Featured guest Christine Rich explains how every good thing about you is a gift from God. You are far more than enough--you are a profoundly beautiful creation of our God who loves you.

An Agonizing Wait with Jill Gallo

March 05, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MB

Featured guest Jill Gallo shares about her long wait to adopt a child through the foster care system. Themes explored are: waiting, living with the unknown, our dreams, the desires of our hearts, adoption, foster care, infertility, marriage, the process of adopting a child. Learn more at mamasinspirit.com.

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