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Loosening My Grip with Tara Roof

Loosening My Grip with Tara Roof

Tara Roof was recovering from a hysterectomy and living paycheck to paycheck when she was invited on a mission trip to China. She learned how many children with special needs filled the orphanages—she was heartbroken and drawn to go.

Tara was told she would offer her professional services as a Speech Pathologist to the children. While Tara never rendered these services, God planted a seed that would change her and her family's lives forever.

When Tara returned to America from China she prayed and asked God what He wanted from her. God answered clearly that He wanted Tara and her husband to adopt a ten-year-old boy with Down Syndrome who was affectionately named, “The Mayor.”

While Tara describes herself as someone who is Type A and likes to be in control, God has transformed her heart and helped her loosen her grip. This has enabled Tara to love more fully than she ever could have imagined.

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.

Religion and SpiritualityLindy WynneDecember 15, 2021Kelly Sweeney, Kelly, Sweeney, St. Philip's Catholic Church, Franklin, Franklin TN, Breast Cancer, breast, cancer, stage, stage 3, Stage Three, Triple Negative, Cancer, Fighting, Survivor, Surviving, God, Faith, Chidlren, family, diagnosis, surviving, survival, LIndy Wynne, Mamas in Spirit, Mamas, in, Spirit, Lindy, Wynne, Catholic, podcast, podcasts, for, women, womanComment

Surrendering to Infertility

Surrendering to Infertility

Jessica found herself sobbing in Saint Monica's Church in New York on her 40th birthday, because she was facing infidelity and infertility. Hear how Jessica surrendered to the Lord's plan for her life and discovered miracles beyond her imagination.

Religion and SpiritualityLindy WynneDecember 1, 2021Jessica Nelson, Jessica, Nelson, infertility, infertile, pregnancy, loss, pregnancy loss, lost, losing, my, baby, babies, family, future, hope, surrender, surrendering, to, Mamas in Spirit, heal, healing, broken, heart, God, faith, love, Catholic, podcast, podcasts, women, woman, mom, moms, motherhood, mamas, ministry, Advent, 2021, Christmas, Jesus, Christt, wait, waiting, in, joyful, hopeful, marriage, infidelity, spouse, cheatedComment

His Arrest Was My Rock Bottom

His Arrest Was My Rock Bottom

Tracy Hill shares about the effect of alcoholism on her family. Tracy discovered her rock bottom was the call from her husband telling her that he was arrested due to his drinking. Learn how Tracy surrendered her life to God, let go of trying to control everything and allowed Jesus to transform her heart.

Religion and SpiritualityLindy WynneNovember 3, 2021Catholic, Christian, podcast, Women, ladies, mom, moms, mama, mamas, mother, mothers, Mamas in Spirit, Lindy, Wynne, Lindy Wynne, Tracy, Tracy Hill, Hill, alcohol, alcoholic, alcoholism, AA, alcoholics anonymous, drink, drinking, hiding, liquor, husband, hubby, spouse, fear, children, son, sons, daughter, daughters, family, destroyed, destroying, help, support, arrestt, legal, problems, marital, faith, Jesus, Christt, Mary, JosephComment

Caring for My Sick Husband

Caring for My Sick Husband

When Leilanie and Michael Marianetti were engaged, Michael was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Hear how Leilanie has been "lavished in grace" by God as she has cared for Michael for twenty-three years.

Communicating in Marriage

Communicating in Marriage

Angel and Grace Garcia share the desperate moment God changed their lives and taught them to cling to Him in prayer. Learn how to have a God-centered marriage and healthy communication.

The Accident That Changed Everything

The Accident That Changed Everything

The moment Jackie's husband was severely injured by their boat's spinning propeller changed their lives forever. Hear how Jackie's husband's miraculous survival led to the adoption of their son and renewed understanding of the preciousness of life.

Religion and SpiritualityLindy WynneApril 14, 2021Catholic, Christian, Podcast, Jackie, John, DeLuca, family, children, boating, boat, lake, mast, accident, survior, survival, miracle, off'duty, firefighers, help, support, prayer, advice, Blessed Mary Mother, Blessed Mother, Mammas, in, Spirit, Holy, Father, Son, God, Jesus, Christ, Mary, Marian, women, woman, mom, moms, mother, mothers, lady, ladies, sisters, Sisters, the, Holy Spirit, faith, faithful, faith-filled, podcast, blog, podcasts, blogs, hope, future, Archetype, GroupComment

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.

Religion and SpiritualityLindy WynneMarch 24, 2021Mamas in Spsirit, Mamas in Spirit, Mamas, in, Spirit, Dane, Deluca, DeLuca, Lindy, Wynne, Mommas, Mammas, Catholic, Podcast, blog, podcasts, blogs, for, women, mkom, moms, mom, mother, mothers, girlfriend, girlfriends, hope, dying, loss, grief, mourning, cancer, Covid, Covid-19, pandemic, now, today, stae, stage, four, carpool, family, sons, bereavement, help, support, Jesus, Christ, Mary, Marian, God, Holy, ladies, hospital, Los, Angeles, healthcare, nurse, nurses, story, stories, storytelling Comments

The Doctors Didn’t Think I'd Ever Walk Again

The Doctors Didn’t Think I'd Ever Walk Again

Hear Antoinette DeLorenzo's miraculous story of learning to walk again after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome at thirty-three-years-old. Themes explored are Advent, being paralyzed, critical illness, hearing God's voice, Blessed Mother and God's miracles.

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The Gift of Manhood

The Gift of Manhood

James Day talks about the passing of his beloved father and how the weeks of hospice allowed James to open his heart to his personal conversion in the Holy Spirit. Themes explored are Saint Michael the Archangel, Holy Fathers, Saint Joseph, boyhood, manhood, adoption, foster care and fatherhood.

Religion and SpiritualityLindy WynneNovember 25, 2020manhood, fatherhood, father, fathers, Fatther, son, boy, boyhood, sons, family, Saint, St., Michael, Joseph, the, Archangel, James, Day, EWTN, Eternal, Word, Television, Network, Orange, County, Christ, Cathedral, Jesus, parish, church, Church, Catholic, Christian, role, model, models, example, examples, holy, Holy, Spirit, holiness, sancftification, growing, in, Mamas, Mommas, Mammas, mother, motherhood, mothering, child, children, childhoodComment

Finally Reuniting with My Parents

Finally Reuniting with My Parents

Featured guest Kathleen Richter shares her story of being raised by her grandparents for a decade in the Philippines, while her parents went in search of a "better life" in America. Themes explored are the Filipino culture, displacement, reunification, immigration, transitioning into a new culture, family, faith, communication, healing, God and praying through song.

Religion and SpiritualityLindy WynneOctober 21, 2020Catholic, Christian, podcast, podcasts, blog, blogs, Kathleen, Richter, Lindy, Wynne, Mamas, in, Spirit, Mommas, Mammas, Holy, Jesus, Christ, Mary, Marian, God, faith, faith-filled, faithful, growing, mom, moms, mother, mothers, girlfriend, girlfriends, motherhood, Philippines, Filipino, Filipina, Filipinos, Island, Pacific Coast Islander, IslandAmerica, America, United, States, USA, immigration, immigrant, immigrants, legal, illegal, hope, future, better, family, child, children, toddler, toddlers, separate, separated, separation, work, job, money, employment, UCLA, education, daughters, daughter, ChineseComment

There's No Perfect Mom

There's No Perfect Mom

Featured guest Danielle Bean encourages moms to embrace their vocations of motherhood, know there is no such thing as a “perfect mom” and let go of the pressure to achieve more.

Religion and SpiritualityLindy WynneOctober 7, 2020motherhood, sanftifying, mother, moms, Catholic, Christian, podcast, podcasts, blog, blogs, Father, Son, Holy, Spirit, Mamas, in, mom, mothers, girlfriend, girlfriends, Danielle, Bean, Dan, eight, children, family, life, featured, special, guest, today, husbnad, husband, wife, say, saying, yes, fiat, Mary, Marian, pray, prayerful, communication, contemplative, first, heart, heartsComment

Compassion and Love

Compassion and Love

Featured guests Antonija and Ivan Zovak demonstrate their profound bond as mother and son in this special podcast. Ivan was unexpectedly diagnosed with Down Syndrome shortly after birth. Antonija shares the "love and compassion" Ivan shares with all those he meets. Antonija is the owner of Atelier Zovak, a line of faith-filled jewelry.

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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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God's Mission for Our Family

God's Mission for Our Family

The Hill family just welcomed their third foster child into their home. Listen to featured guest Lindsey Hill share how she witnesses God at work in the foster children, her own school-age children and family. Learn about the Hill family's call to share God's love with children in the most vulnerable of circumstances and the many ways you can support children in foster care!

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"Hope On!"

"Hope On!"

Featured guest Julie Overlease shares about her daughter Evelyn's devastating and unexpected accident when Evelyn was struck by a heavy tree limb while shielding her beloved puppy. Evelyn experienced a traumatic brain injury that resulted in emergency surgery to save her life. Hear how Julie, Evelyn and all of the Overlease family experienced the profound blessings of steadfast hope, faith-filled friendship and God's miracles.

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Finding Forgiveness

Finding Forgiveness

Featured guest Lupe Rivera from the Center for Restorative Justice Works (CRJW) shares how she has found forgiveness and healing from losing her childhood best friend to murder through helping those "on the inside." CRJW houses a number of programs helping those affected by crime and the criminal justice system, such as Get on the Bus, Camp Suzanne and Family Express.

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Holy Week Amidst the Coronavirus

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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God's Hidden Gifts Amidst the Coronavirus

God's Hidden Gifts Amidst the Coronavirus

Discover God's hidden gifts by being connected and truly present to loved ones during this isolating time of the Coronavirus. Be empowered to rise and meet these difficult circumstances with featured guest Jim Ewing, retired Clinical Pastoral Counselor and former Executive Director of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

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Thriving Marriages with Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre

Thriving Marriages with Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre

Explore how to have a thriving marriage with Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre of Thriving Families. Learn skills and tools to think and function as a healthy individual and couple.

Religion and SpiritualityLindy WynneFebruary 12, 2020accompany, assert, assertive, catholic, christian, claire, cognition, cognitive, county, couple, couples, crisis, divorce, empathy, encounter, families, family, forever, frazier, frazieryzaguirre, god, healthy, help, holy, in, intervention, irvine, jesus, john, lindy, love, mama, mamas, mammas, marital, marriage, marriages, marry, mary, mft, mom, moms, mother, mothers, orange, prep, preparation, retrouvaille, sacrament, separation, spirit, support, therapy, thriving, trouble, woman, women, wynne, yzaguirre Comments