Abby Davis received a call. Within thirty minutes of hanging up the phone, there was a social worker on her front porch holding a baby girl.

Abby and her husband would care for this little girl for many months to follow, not knowing if they would adopt her or just care for her for a little while.

Abby’s heart was filled with love for this precious child, yet was also breaking at the possibility of being separated from her.

Abby would rock the baby and pray:

“Whether you stay or whether you go, let it be for Christ.“

This little girl, as well as two boys, are now the adopted children of Abby and her husband Cameron.

Listen to this mini-retreat in a podcast and imagine how your life can be more fully for Christ, too.

Confident Expectation: Put All Your Trust in God with Michelle McCallum of A Common Life

"Have confident expectation of God."

When Michelle McCallum's mom spoke these words many years ago, Michelle had no idea they would hold such profound meaning for her when two of her own children were diagnosed with chronic illness (both with rare liver diseases and one with Crohn's Disease).

In this Easter podcast, Michelle talks about her choice to trust God--Michelle recognizes she has very little control over her life or the lives of her children and surrenders everything to Him.

Michelle shares how having a heart of gratitude, being real about both the difficulty and blessings of her everyday life and trusting God's abiding presence helps her to live in the peace and joy only God can give.

My Son's Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol

Jean Heaton knew something was wrong with her son and asked God to show her what it was. Two days later she discovered her family needed help with substance abuse.

Jean talks about how drug and alcohol addiction is a family disease. Jean, her husband and their son all sought help. They "tackled it from every front they could."

What Jean learned was this meant surrendering her son and the circumstances they faced to God.

Jean shares numerous pearls of wisdom she has learned through the years it took for son to become sober.

Jean is the author of, "Helping Families Recover from Addiction: Coping, Growing and Healing through 12-Step Practices and Ignatian Spirituality."

His Arrest Was My Rock Bottom

Tracy 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.

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Moms, Teenagers and Spiritual Warfare with Nadine Sestich

Nadine 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.

Special Needs and a Novena

Hilda 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.

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Hidden Victims

Sister 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.

The Accident That Changed Everything

The 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.

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When My Husband Left

Peachy 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.

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Mental Health Support During Covid

Dr. 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.

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Fifth Grade, Leukemia and Hope

Melissa 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.

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Merry Christmas from Mamas in Spirit!

Lindy'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.

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

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.

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The Gift of Manhood

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.

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Finally Reuniting with My Parents

Featured guest Kathleen Richter shares her story of being raised by her grandparents for a decade 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.

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There's No Perfect Mom

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.

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Compassion and Love

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.

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God Loves Us in Our Woundedness

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.

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God's Mission for Our Family

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!

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"Hope On!"

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.

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Heartfelt conversations with guests about how god has transformed their LIVES