Mamas in Spirit
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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.
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My Forever Family with Denisse Zaragoza
February 06, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 32.1 MBExplore the foster care crisis and every orphan's right to have a forever family. Hear the personal story of Denisse Zaragoza from Home Forever, a non-profit advocating for children in foster care.
Mamas in Spirit Christmas Special
December 24, 2019 21:00 - 5 minutes - 6.72 MBListen to Lindy's five-year-old daughter share about the true meaning of Christmas.
Treasures in Heaven with Yolanda Hirsch
December 19, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 36.2 MBSpecial guest Yolanda Hirsch tells her moving story of growing up in poverty in Nicaragua, moving to the United States with only a dollar in her pocket and meeting her husband of over sixty years. Yolanda shares her mother's words that our "treasures are in heaven" and reminds us to never lose hope, to leave our troubles at the foot of the cross and to open the doors of our hearts and homes to others. Themes included are experiencing Advent, receiving the gift of faith, living in hope, falli...
A Family's Journey from Egypt to America with Simone Rizkallah
December 12, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBSimone Rizkallah, from Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women (Endow) and culturalgypsy.com, shares the story of her parents immigrating to America from Egypt due to religious persecution. While being in the United States has gifted Simone and her family with prosperity and freedom, they left behind their closely knit community of faith. Simone explores the fragmentation of American culture and need for deeply rooted communities of faith. Themes included are Advent, persecution, journe...
A Mother's Final Blessing with Shelia Claverie
December 05, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this Advent podcast, featured guest Shelia Claverie shares the gift of Christ-centered joy and hope given to her by her mother, as well as her mother's final blessing before going home to God. Themes explored are joy, hope, waiting, ambiguity, pilgrimage, journey, birth, Mary, Joseph and Jesus.
Thanksgiving, Gratitude and Remembrance
November 26, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 34 MBExplore the beautiful gift of family and special time of Thanksgiving with featured guest John Flaherty of Catholic Collective and Loyola Marymount University. Includes themes of remembrance, reconciliation, familial love, loss, gratitude, family meals, the Eucharistic table and welcome.
Being Vulnerable with God, featuring Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo
November 21, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MBExplore how to trust God with all of ourselves, especially when we feel vulnerable and guarded. Featuring special guest Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo of the McGrath Institute for Church Life, Notre Dame Vision and Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame.
Discover True Happiness Today with Fr. Robert Spitzer
November 14, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 53 MBFeatured guest Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., PhD, shares with us how to discover true happiness. Father Spitzer explains why things we expect to bring us happiness often instead lead us to loneliness, and how we can create goals to live a purposeful and happy life in the Holy Spirit. Learn more at www.mamasinspirit.com.
God Called Me To Be Funny with Kerri Pomarolli
November 07, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBExplore God's gift of humor, how it eases our struggles and brings us the gift of joy. Featuring special guest Kerri Pomarolli, comedian, actress, author and "super-model wannabe."
Losing My Father and Son: Healing My Broken Heart
October 31, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 32.1 MBFeatured guest Luz Aceves shares her experience losing her father and son and pulling away from God to guard herself from more pain. Luz' experience at the Basilica de Guadalupe transforms her heart to begin heal and discover new life in the Holy Spirit. Go to www.mamasinspirit.com for more faith-filled podcasts.
Sacrificial Love: Choosing Adoption for My Baby with Elaine Ottiniano
October 24, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MB0
The Moment God Changes Everything with Fletcher Murray
October 17, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 41.2 MBListen to special guest Fletcher Murray share about the moment God completely changed the lens through which he perceives others, and especially the most poor and vulnerable. This completely changed Fletcher's life and holds the potential to change ours, too.
How to Live Like a Saint with Amy D'Ambra, My Saint My Hero
October 10, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 38.5 MBExplore how to open your heart to God's voice, say "yes" to your personal call and live like a Saint. Featuring special guest Amy D'Ambra, founder and owner of My Saint My Hero (wearable blessings handwoven with love).
Being God's Hand to the Terminally Ill Homeless
October 03, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MBExplore how to accompany and care for the terminally ill homeless. Featuring special guest Rita Ray, Founder of Totus Tuus Permanent Supportive Housing.
How to Find God's Light in Our Darkest Experiences
September 26, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 33.7 MBExplore how to open our hearts to God's love and healing, even when faced with life's most difficult experiences like the loss of a child. Featuring special guest Teresa Guzman.
How to Process Your Experiences
September 19, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MBExplore how to bring all your feelings and experiences to God for healing. Featuring special guest Dr. Ellen Colangelo, Pastoral Psychologist.
How to Have the Marriage God Hopes for You
September 12, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MBExplore how to grow closer in your marriage by learning healthier ways to communicate and reflect God's love. Featuring specials guests Joe and Teri Cruz from Worldwide Marriage Encounter.
How to Purify Your Heart
September 05, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 39 MBExplore how to purify your heart, even in the face of particularly difficult circumstances. Featuring special guest Robbie Miles.
What is God Calling Me To?
August 29, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.2 MBExplore God's unique calling for you. Featuring special guest Justin Oh.
How Can I Be True to Myself in College?
August 22, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MBExplore engaging in authentic relationships with God and friends in college. Featuring special guest Lauren Enriquez.
Does It Matter Who I Date?
August 15, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 35.5 MBExplore how much God loves you and how important it is to honor your value when dating. Featuring special guest Kimberly Dennis.
Should I Get Married?
August 08, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 20.8 MBExplore how to listen to God and discern if God is calling you into marriage. Featuring special guest Gino Altamura.
Do I Really Matter?
August 01, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.9 MBExplore how much you matter--stop chasing empty promises and come to know you are loved. Featuring special guest Julia Tran.
Get Support for Mental Illness from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
July 25, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBGet educated about mental illness and explore how to get the help you or your loved ones may need. Featuring special guest Paul Stansbury from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).
Staying Close to God in Our Busy World
July 18, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBDuring this gathering explore listening to our hearts and staying deeply rooted in God. Featuring special guest Mallory Smyth from Endow, Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women.
Choosing to Love—Even When It's Hard
July 11, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBExplore what it means to choose to love, especially when it is most difficult. Featuring special guest Paul Mitchell.
Lonely? Find Your Community
July 04, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBDuring this gathering we explore loneliness to discover ways to gain a greater sense of belonging with God and others. Featuring special guest Jessica Patay from We are Brave Together, A Supportive Community of Moms with Special-Needs Children.
Live Simply and Embrace a Rich Life
June 27, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBExplore the richness of a simple life focused on Christ-centered service to others, featuring special guest Herman Villoria.
Living Your Values
June 20, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBExplore what it means to know and live your values and continue to discover the profound value of every human life. Featuring special guest Astrid Bennett Gutierrez.
Conflict: Keeping God at the Center
June 13, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBExplore healthy ways to respond to conflict to better reflect God's love and grow closer to others with special guest Cathy Divincenzo.
You Are Treasured
June 06, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBDuring this gathering explore God's profound love for you.
You Are Treasured with Tara Wells
June 06, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBDuring this gathering explore God's profound love for you.
Reaching Out with Katt Redmond
May 30, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBExplore receiving God's love and sharing this eternal gift with special guest Katt Janelle from FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students).
Reaching Out
May 30, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBExplore receiving God's love and sharing this eternal gift with special guest Katt Janelle from FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students).
God Will Change Your Life Through Prayer
May 23, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBDuring this gathering explore how you can open yourself to God through prayer and allow the Holy Spirit to transform your heart and life. Also, consider creating a prayer space in your own home.
Adoption
May 16, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBExplore adoption with special guest Connie--learn more about adopting children and this beautiful, God-centered way to becoming a forever family!
Where is God in Your Life?
May 09, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 23 MBDuring this gathering of Mamas in Spirit we will explore where God is in our lives--how to discover God at work and share this profound gift with others.
Accepting God's Invitation to Be Loved Completely
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBDuring this gathering of Mamas in Spirit we will explore the most important invitation we will ever receive in our lifetimes: the invitation to be in relationship with God. We will also talk about God's daily invitation to grow in closer to the Holy Spirit.
Living in Joy
April 25, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDuring this gathering of Mamas in Spirit we will explore how to live in joy throughout all seasons of our lives. We will talk about stillness, authenticity, growth and presence as important dynamics to living joy-filled lives.
Healing
April 18, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBDuring this gathering we will explore how we need healing throughout all seasons of our lives in response to the trials and hurts we face. We will talk about the importance of bringing all of ourselves to God, laying down our burdens and opening ourselves to the transformative work of the Holy Spirit with special guest, Patricia Lewis.
Practicing Forgiveness with Ann Lundy
April 11, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBDuring this gathering we explore forgiveness: the choice to forgive when we have been wounded, the guidance God offers us when we open ourselves to forgive, and the freedom and new life we experience when practicing forgiveness.
Practicing Forgiveness
April 11, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBDuring this gathering we explore forgiveness: the choice to forgive when we have been wounded, the guidance God offers us when we open ourselves to forgive, and the freedom and new life we experience when practicing forgiveness.
Growing in Holiness
April 04, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBDuring this gathering we will explore growing in holiness. We will talk about the desire to continuously grow closer to God and the importance of opening ourselves to the gift of the Holy Spirit. We will talk about how sanctification (growing in holiness) is at the heart of our lives as spiritual pilgrims with special guest, James Day.
Making Critical Decisions
March 28, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBDuring this gathering we will explore how one of the most significant ways we stay close to and abide in God's Holy Spirit is by listening to and making both small and significant choices with God. Ignatian Spirituality's process of discernment will be lightly touched upon with special guest, Dilky Cornelio.
Transforming through Loss
March 23, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBDuring this Mama Moment, Devi Asuncion will share how her experience of losing her father became an important part of the tapestry of her life and, while she still carries this painful loss with her, ingrained a deep sense of calling and purpose.
Experiencing Loss
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBDuring this gathering we will explore how loss is deeply interwoven into all of our lives. By bringing our suffering to God, God heals and blesses us with new life so that we can live and love fully.
How to Give Your Life Completely to God
March 15, 2019 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBIn this Mama Moment, the late Carolyn Henry Druffel tells us how to give our lives completely to God.
Know You Aren't Alone
March 15, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBIn this Mama Moment, Fr. Jon Meyer speaks to us about the temptation to think we are alone in our suffering. Fr. Jon invites us to open our hearts to God with us, as well as the beauty of community.
Opening Your Heart to the Holy Spirit
March 14, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBDuring this gathering our special guest, Father Jon Meyer, will help us explore how to stay in our struggles, open our hearts to the Holy Spirit and experience the transformative and healing work of God.
Giving Your Life Completely to God
March 07, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBDuring this gathering our beautiful guest, Carolyn Henry Druffel, will witness how to give our lives completely to God, how to remain and abide deeply in the Holy Spirit.