While 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.
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.
Read MoreSay "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.
Read MoreSharon 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.
Read MoreFeatured 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. Learn more at mamasinspirit.com.
Read MoreFeatured 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.
Read MoreFeatured guest Jess Echeverry shares about the emotional, physical and sexual abuse she experienced as a child and God's profound invitation for Jess to forgive the unimaginable. Learn more at mamasinspirit.com.
Read MoreExplore how to have a thriving marriage with Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre of Thriving Families. Learn skills and tools to think and function as a healthy individual and couple.
Read MoreExplore 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.
Read MoreSpecial 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, falling in love and knowing God is with us (Emmanuel).
Read MoreSimone 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, journey, community, culture, small groups, feminine genius and sacrificial love.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreFeatured 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 heal and discover new life in the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreListen 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.
Read MoreExplore how to accompany and care for the terminally ill homeless. Featuring special guest Rita Ray, Founder of Totus Tuus Permanent Supportive Housing.
Read MoreExplore how to bring all your feelings and experiences to God for healing. Featuring special guest Dr. Ellen Colangelo, Pastoral Psychologist.
Read MoreExplore 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.
Read MoreExplore how to purify your heart, even in the face of particularly difficult circumstances. Featuring special guest Robbie Miles.
Read MoreExplore God's unique calling for you. Featuring special guest Justin Oh.
Read MoreExplore engaging in authentic relationships with God and friends in college. Featuring special guest Lauren Enriquez.
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