Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

7 Things to Love About Getting Older

June 15th, 2021  |  45 mins 39 secs

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Getting older gets a bad rap. We worry about extra wounds, graying hair, wrinkles, and sagging skin. But I am turning 49 today, and so I decided now would be a good time to reflect on some of the very real blessings of growing older.

Interrupt Your Marriage

April 13th, 2021  |  32 mins 40 secs

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Our discussion this week is about “interrupting your marriage.” What does that mean and why do I think it’s a good idea?

I share about a recent impromptu overnight “getaway” Dan and I had, and how it reminded me of the importance of disrupting our relationship sometimes.

5 Skills to Work on Now, If You Want to Get Married Later

March 23rd, 2021  |  41 mins 28 secs

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This week I am sharing 5 skills I think every young person should work on now, if they want to get married later. These are skills that will be helpful to you no matter what vocation you are called to, but I think especially to those who are planning to be married and have families.

Sharing Conversion Stories with Rachel Smith

July 21st, 2020  |  47 mins 9 secs

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My guest this week is Rachel Smith, host of the To Grow Good podcast. In To Grow Good, Rachel shares her guests’ stories of conversion and their personal encounters with God.

So You Want to Change Your Husband

July 16th, 2019  |  47 mins 12 secs

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Who among us doesn’t want to influence our significant other? And this is not always a bad thing! We want good things for our husbands and we want them to become all that God has planned for them to be, and so we … nudge, nag, suggest, and criticize. But these are not great ways to communicate. Let’s talk about some ways you can work with your husband to unite you both in common goals, instead of dividing you.

6 Ways to Support Your Husband as a Spiritual Leader

September 18th, 2018  |  44 mins 47 secs

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How can we support our husbands to be the spiritual leaders in our homes and communities, the way that God intends?