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A Death and Birth at Dawn with Megan Nix

A Death and Birth at Dawn with Megan Nix

The dawn of each day is a precious time for Megan Nix--her youngest daughter was born at the start of a new day and her beloved mother later went home to God in the early morning hours.

Megan came to learn that not only was dawn the start of these soul-touching days, but also new seasons in her life. Seasons in which Megan would come to know the depth of grief and boundlessness of love.

Megan's daughter was was born into silence due to deafness caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV). Megan's heart was met with great sorrow as she processed the impact, learned the avoidable cause she was never told about and advocated for her daughter.

Megan discovered Aquinas’ Remedies for Sorrow as she attended to her grief. Listen as Megan weaves personal stories of sorrow and healing with Aquinas’ Remedies for Sorrow.

Learn more about Megan and her book “Remedies for Sorrow: An Extraordinary Child, a Secret Kept from Pregnant Women, and a Mother's Pursuit of the Truth” at megannix.com.

My Accident and Conversion with Ryan Penney

My Accident and Conversion with Ryan Penney

The moment Ryan Penney hit the water his life and heart were forever changed.

Ryan was on a performing arts scholarship at Samford University and about to begin his first professional acting job. While on a trip Ryan jumped into a lake off of a high cliff. Ryan landed wrong, broke his back and was immediately paralyzed—doctors said that Ryan would never walk again.

While Ryan wasn’t praying or engaging in the Sacraments at the time of his accident, he cried out to God in the hospital. Somewhere deep within him there was a powerful seed of God's hope—Ryan knew he would walk again.

While Ryan’s body is not the same as it was before the accident, neither are his heart or his life. Hear how Ryan has given his life to God, and learned how saving people is much more important than entertaining them.

God's Love is Waiting for You with Rachel Balducci

God's Love is Waiting for You with Rachel Balducci

Rachel Balducci shares her personal journey with the parable of The Woman at the Well from the Gospel of John.

Jesus waits for us in the ordinariness of our lives and offers us living water of eternal life. When we choose to trust God and drink of this water, God heals, transforms and sets us free.

Rachel reminds us that prayer is not for God to love us more. Prayer is for us to experience the love that is already there waiting for us, just like how Jesus waited for the woman at the well.

Rachel is the author of No Such Thing As Ordinary. Use the code “MAMAS0722” for a 15 percent discount off of Rachel's book at https://www.avemariapress.com.

A Plan More Beautiful Than My Own

A Plan More Beautiful Than My Own

When Cathy Collins was pregnant with her youngest daughter Bridget, she had a vision of Our Blessed Mother. Mother Mary revealed to Cathy that Bridget was going to be disabled-- Cathy would need to trust that Jesus would provide her with everything she needed to raise Bridget. This vision blessed Cathy with the supernatural peace and strength she needed to care for her daughter.

Being Bridget's mom has completely changed Cathy; it has taught her the true meaning of God's beauty and helped Cathy to realize we are not our exteriors--we are our souls.

When Cathy was on bed rest with Bridget, she discovered Mother Angelica on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and prayed the Rosary with her daily. Two decades later, Cathy works at EWTN. This is a blessed example of God's providence at work in Cathy's life.

Healing Your Anxiety with Adina Braatz

Healing Your Anxiety with Adina Braatz

Adina Braatz of My Saint My Hero shares about a peak season of anxiety and sleep deprivation that led her to seek help and surrender her life more fully to God. God, in His faithfulness, placed the perfect people and resources in Adina’s path to heal her.

Adina also talks about how trauma in childhood can contribute to the experience of anxiety and need for healing in adulthood.

Adina’s experience with anxiety has blessed her with greater compassion and understanding for others. By sharing her story, Adina wants you to know you are never alone in your suffering and that there are beautiful people and resources to help you heal.

3 Small Children and Stage 3 Breast Cancer

3 Small Children and Stage 3 Breast Cancer

In 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.

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My Car is My Home for Christ

My Car is My Home for Christ

Meg 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.

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His Guardian Angel Woke Me in The Middle of the Night

His Guardian Angel Woke Me in The Middle of the Night

Heidi 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.

Six Tips to Cope with Change

Six Tips to Cope with Change

Father Jon Meyer, Chaplain of Mamas in Spirit and Host Lindy Wynne share six practices they personally use during significant times of change.

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A Heart Attack at 39

A Heart Attack at 39

Suzanne 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.

Dress with Dignity with Nicole M. Caruso

Dress with Dignity with Nicole M. Caruso

Nicole 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.

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A Good Death

A Good Death

Marianne 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."

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Hidden Victims

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.

I'll Bank My Life on Him

I'll Bank My Life on Him

Jenna 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.

Baptized at 42

Baptized at 42

Host 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.

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My Carpool Family

My Carpool Family

Retired 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.

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From Loss to Hope

From Loss to Hope

While 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.

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Mental Health Support During Covid

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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Surrendering My Plans to God

Surrendering My Plans to God

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.

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God Loves Us in Our Woundedness

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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