Catholic Momcast

In this week's show, Lisa and Danielle share some of their favorite memories of Christmas as a child, and, more recently, as an adult. From family plays to special mealtimes, the best memories are not about spending money or achieving "perfection" in any way. They are about simple times spent with loved ones during the holiday season.

This week we are talking about observing the season of Advent simply. It can be so hard to prepare for Christmas and yet maintain a sense of "family peace" this time of year. Danielle and Lisa share ideas for ways to add prayer to your daily routines, find your Advent wreath, and get all that shopping done -- without losing your mind.

This week, Lisa & Danielle discuss ways to make gratitude a habit in your life and set a good example of gratefulness all year round. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Join us for a thought-provoking discussion! Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences! We love to hear from you with feedback, questions & ideas for future podcast topics. Email us at editor@catholicmom.com or send us a voicemail or connect on social media! Thanks for listening! Check out all of our episodes at CatholicMom.com

This week, we are discussing the important topic of how to handle grief and other negative feelings during the holiday season, how to help our kids navigate their grief, and how to prepare for family interactions that might challenge us in the upcoming weeks. Our guest is author and speaker Jeannie Ewing.

The elections are over, but has the tone of our discourse online, in places like Facebook and Twitter, changed from one of division and anger to one of unity and love? Probably not quite yet. In this week's show, Lisa and Danielle discuss the negativity we all encounter online, and what our response, as wives, mothers, and Catholics, ought to be.

This week Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean discuss the idea of trusting God when our plans get "interrupted" by life, whether it be a medical emergency, or just a toddler needing help washing his hands. Lisa shares about some recent life events that forced her to reconsider some professional commitments and Danielle discusses the idea that "interruptions" are sometimes God's way of letting us know what our 'real work" is. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion!

This week we are joined by author Vinny Flynn who shares about the Eucharist, adoration, Confession, Divine Mercy, and some of his newest projects offering practical support for every Catholics in their prayer loves.

We switch things up a bit this week and Lisa Hendey takes charge of the podcast, acting as host to interview Danielle Bean about her new book, You Are Enough: What Women of the Bible Teach You About Your Mission and Worth. Danielle shares what led to her writing a book about the Old testament, and what some of her favorite women were that she researched. The book is available for pre-order now, and when you do pre-order, you will receive a free copy of the You Are Enough companion journal.

This week, Lisa & Danielle share some ideas for strengthening marriages, from how to spend time together to how to resolve conflict with love. Do you and your spouse have shared goals that keep you close and having fun? Let's talk about some creative ideas for nurturing love and happiness in your marriage.

his week, the Catholic Momcast goes to the doctor! Well, not the podcast, but Danielle is going for some (minor) health woes and this brought up this important part of self-care, which we have talked about on the podcast before -- health care for mom. Do you have a doctor? Do you get regular check ups and screenings? Many moms don't, perhaps because they are "too busy" or they have anxiety about medical care.

This week Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean discuss back-to-school seasons for moms of all types -- empty nesters to moms of kittle kids. This is a great time of year to set new goals and establish fresh routines. What are some ways that you can take advantage of a Fresh start for fall? What are some of the emotions moms struggle with at this time of year?

Pretty much everyone knows and loves someone who is affected by autism these days. But that was not the case years ago, when Susan Anderson faced a diagnosis of autism for her son Paul. Navigating the world of doctors and diagnoses, while struggling to know and love her son for who he was, left Susan and her family exhausted at times and looking for support. Join Danielle Bean as she shares an inspiring conversation with author Susan Anderson.

This week Danielle Bean chats with Dr. Joshua Miller, co-author (with Luke Burgis) of Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person. Joshua talks about Catholic approaches to parenting and youth ministry and how these can be enhanced by focusing on each person unique, intrinsic value, and helping them discover their own particular mission in life.

his week, Danielle Bean talks with author Colleen Duggan about her new book from Ave Maria Press, Good Enough Is Good Enough: Confessions of an Imperfect Catholic Mom. Colleen shares from the hear about her struggles as a wife and mom, and how she strives to overcome challenges and embrace the grace of being "good enough." You will love all that she has to share!

This week we are taking about the Rosary! Danielle Bean chats with Catalina Ramos who shares about her work with Rosary Coast to Coast. Next, Danielle introduces us to Julia Miller, founder of FreshRosary.com, where she creates beautiful works of art of commemorate and celebrate special occasions. You need to see the beauty of these creations for yourself.