"Priests Need Families and Families Need Priests" with Fr. Jon Meyer and Brian Wynne

When Chaplain Fr. Jon Meyer was about to be ordained as a priest in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, he was interviewed regarding his Vocation. One of the things he said has often been quoted from that interview:

“Priests need families and families need priests.”

Marriage and Holy Orders are Vocational Sacraments--both are are lifestyles rooted in Christ and expressed in different ways.

They share a call to holiness, love and total self gift.

May we create relationships with the priests in our churches and dioceses that fortify and enrich one another's Vocations.

How My Kids in Addiction Brought me to Our Lady with Carol Berry of Celebrating the Saints

As Carol Berry of Celebrating the Saints sat in the silence of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, she felt drawn to an image of a woman she affectionately named "My Girl."

Soon before being initiated into the Catholic Church, Carol learned "Her Girl" was Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Carol discovered a peace that could only be of God as she faced what seemed to be an insurmountable trial: two children suffering from addiction. Tragically, she lost her daughter to addiction last year and experienced God's profound mercy.

Carol created Restoring Women’s Outreach, a 12-step based residential sober living program for women who are in search of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

Carol works at St. Bernard’s Abbey in Cullman, Alabama and loves being on “monk time.”

God Wants True Happiness for Us

Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) shares about her search for true happiness.

As a child Annette noted how many of her family members were holding on to disappointments and traumas of life and, therefore, their unhappiness. After personally looking for happiness in degrees and career success, Annette found herself facing an interpersonal crisis: she wasn't truly happy.

Annette gave birth to twins and left her career. While she recognizes many women are called to both work and motherhood, she discovered through prayer that God was calling her to be a stay-at-home mom. Annette discovered true happiness was not found in titles, but in the intimacy of relationships and care of other souls.

Annette eventually joined a small group with Endow--Endow made such an impact on her life that she later began working with Endow and is now the Executive Director.

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.

Losing My Brother and Sister

Two of Haydee Marshall Navarro's siblings passed away from Fanconi Anemia, a rare genetic disorder at sixteen and twenty-one years old. Haydee shares how she learned to always "show up" in her relationship with God and allow God to heal her broken heart.

Losing My Husband

Tina Ferrigno shares about the loss of her beloved husband ten years ago and tells stories of how the prayers of others carried her through such a difficult time of grief. Looking back, Tina sees all of the ways God blessed her and her husband, Ciro before Ciro's passing. Tina explores how continuing to show up for prayer has transformed her heart and life.

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Surrendering to God's Holy Plan

Featured guest Father Jon Meyer explores how to transition into the different seasons of our lives close to God by letting go of expectations and surrendering to God's holy plan. Father Jon talks about embracing our weaknesses, being sincere of heart and bringing ourselves fully to God in prayer.

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Storytelling and Race

Featured guest Cheryl Farrell talks about the importance of storytelling to share important and long-lasting messages. Cheryl uses storytelling to share her personal story, explore matters of race and point listeners towards God.

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God Heals Us in Our Woundedness

Featured Guest Melanie Owens shares her personal story about healing childhood wounds and creating whole and healthy marriages. Melanie encourages listeners to read "Be Healed" by Dr. Bob Schuchts and experience God's transformative healing. Melanie and her husband Damon have a vibrant marriage ministry, Joyful Ever After.

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Ego Versus Marriage

Featured guest Alicia Casillas shares how her ego and pride created an attitude of superiority in her marriage. Alicia was shocked to discover that her husband was beginning to pull away from her and humbled by her feelings of vulnerability and fear. Listen to how God transformed Alicia's heart and helped her restore her marriage and family by turning to God through prayer.

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Unveiling the Real Me with Stephanie Weinert

Join featured guest Stephanie Weinert as she shares her experience of unveiling her true self (which began as a teen as millions tuned into her live EWTN radio show!). Stephanie speaks passionately about the fear of vulnerability we all experience, as well as God's hope for us to be and share our authentic selves with the world.

From Military to Nun

Mother Madonna describes how she went from a member of the Air Force to the cloistered life of a nun at Carmel of Mary Monastery in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Themes explored are vocation, religious life, monastic life, Carmelite nuns, cloistered life, persevering in prayer.

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Rescuing The Sexually Exploited

Mary White from Gems Uncovered shares her experience helping young women who are trafficked and sexually exploited. Learn how to reach out and help those affected by human trafficking and sexual exploitation in our own communities.

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Choosing Joy Amidst the Coronavirus

Explore how to open your heart and choose joy during this time of the Coronavirus with Brian and Lindy Wynne.

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Holy Week Amidst the Coronavirus

Explore God's constant presence and love in our lives with featured guest Father Marc Reeves, S.J., Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Experience God's profound grace, mercy and transformation during this Holy Week unlike any we have ever experienced before due to social distancing and the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Being Vulnerable with God

Explore how to trust God with all of ourselves, especially when we feel vulnerable and guarded. Featuring special guest Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo of the McGrath Institute for Church Life, Notre Dame Vision and Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame.

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Losing My Father and Son: Healing My Broken Heart

Featured 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.

Heartfelt conversations with guests about how god has transformed their LIVES