Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

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.

The Plans God Has for You (with Amy Smith)

August 4th, 2020  |  34 mins 38 secs

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My guest this week is Amy Smith, author of The Plans God Has for You: Hopeful Lessons for Young Women. Amy speaks to the hearts of young women about God’s unique love for them and the plans he has for their lives, all based on her favorite Scripture passage, Jeremiah 29:11.

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.

Setting Boundaries with Family over the Holidays

November 20th, 2018  |  40 mins 23 secs

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The holidays, with all their gatherings and expectations are rife with conflict. It’s time to talk about setting boundaries with family.