What is fashion, and why does it even matter? In today’s episode, Lisa chats with Catholic speaker, author, podcaster, wife, and mama Leah Darrow about the seemingly surface-y topic of fashion, but as you’ll hear, the conversation gets deep quickly. Discussion points include everything from the definition of fashion, to ethics and fashion, to where fashion can be found in scripture (yes it’s there). AND Leah even gives us a peek into her closet staples, as well as reveals where she shops! SHOWNO...
May 22, 2017•49 min
Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! In this kickoff episode, we will be looking at the importance of knowing ourselves as we discuss two principles for how and why to be you. Along the way, we will discuss how social media can affect our self-image, the difference between being fully alive and fully comfortable and in a new segment of our podcast, Hacks and Highlights, we will be telling you how to get Catholic art on the cheap and an awesome Catholic pilgrimage for couples. Take a listen! SHOWN...
May 15, 2017•31 min
Easter is not just on Sunday, it’s a 50 day season! How will you live it? In today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter discuss the significance of the Easter season, what feast days to look out for, and how to savor the season. Make sure to listen to the end for a special update on the future of the How-to Catholic podcast! SHOWNOTES Decorating for easter! Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook The post How-to Easter: Feast it Up appeared first on Lisa Cotter ....
Apr 10, 2017•34 min
Holy Week starts on Sunday, are you ready to enter into the mystery? In this episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter discuss the beauty and meaning of Holy Week, along with practical ways to live it out. SHOWNOTES Quiet Holy Week activities for kids Palm Sunday Playset Last Supper puzzle Last Supper Lego Set Illuminated Ink Passion Play Cut and Color Divine Mercy Novena (Begin on Good Friday) Pascal Candle Kit Pysanky – Everything you need to know from an amateur (Lisa) Our 2014 eggs… because the 20...
Apr 03, 2017•36 min
Just a little update on the How-to Catholic Podcast! The post How-to Not Podcasting appeared first on Lisa Cotter .
Mar 20, 2017•4 min
For many, encountering the homeless can be uncomfortable. You see them, you want to help, but you aren’t sure how to respond. In today’s episode Christ in the City missionary Blake Brouillette shares four easy ways you can turn encountering the homeless from an awkward experience to a welcomed one. SHOWNOTES Connect with Christ in the City: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook The post How-to Homeless: Encountering Poverty ...
Mar 13, 2017•36 min
For many, Jane Austen’s novels are better know as Hollywood chick flicks, however, there is so much more to her stories! In today’s episode, Lisa interviews Beth Sri on why everyone (including men!) should read Jane Austen not merely for entertainment value, but for what they can teach us about virtue and life. SHOWNOTES Beth’s favorite Jane Austen website: Jane Austen Center Jane’s Prayers Beth’s recommended movie versions of Jane’s novels Pride and Prejudice – Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth – B...
Mar 06, 2017•34 min
LENT. IS. HERE. Don’t just give up chocolate this Lent; learn how to become like Jesus. Kevin and Lisa share their craziest Lenten sacrifices and help you make your own resolutions as they focus on the three themes of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. SHOWNOTES Stations of the Cross Candles: Catholic Missionary Family (My old mommy blog!) Journey towards Easter: Spiritual Reflections for the Lenten Season by Pope Emeritus Benedict What Should I do for Lent? Pope Francis’ 10 Tips – Blog post by Ke...
Feb 27, 2017•34 min
Tired of today’s toxic dating scene? So were we. In this episode, Kevin and Lisa give you a behind the scenes look at their new book, Dating Detox . Learn more about why they wrote the book and why you (or someone you know) should go on a Dating Detox . SHOWNOTES Where to order Dating Detox Lent 2017 Facebook Group Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook The post How-to Dating Detox appeared first on Lisa Cotter ....
Feb 21, 2017•37 min
So often time and money are two factors that keep up from pursuing what we want in life. This week Brian McAdam joins Kevin to talk about lifehacking skills that will help you win when it comes to what matters most. SHOWNOTES Brian’s website: www.brianmcadam.com How to Travel for Free Series: Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5 , Part 6 , Part 7 Post on how to get your iPhone to read to you . Digital Rosary Link Connect with Brian: Twitter | Facebook Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter Lisa: ...
Feb 13, 2017•34 min
Drama-free relationships, do they even exist? In this episode, our longtime friend Sarah Swafford shares with Lisa three tips for ditching drama and living a life that strives for virtue. SHOWNOTES Where to find Sarah Swafford: Website: EmotionalVirtue.com Facebook | Twitter | Instagram The Virtue Challenge Simply Irresistible Checklist Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter Lisa: Twitter | Instagram The post How-to Drama-Free: Emotional Virtue with Sarah Swafford appeared first on Lisa Cotter ....
Feb 06, 2017•41 min
It’s cold outside and it’s time to time to settle down for a movie… what’s your favorite pick? This week Kevin and Lisa give you 15 of their favorite Catholic-themed movies. Stories are powerful instruments that teach us how to live – for better or worse. Check out these films for your next movie night and recommend your favorites on Twitter using the hashtag #howtocatholicmovies SHOWNOTES Our 15 movies: Sound of Music The Mission The Song of Bernadette Babette’s Feast (Bonus films: Rome, Open C...
Jan 30, 2017•32 min
Wait, can Catholics actually be fun? In this episode, Lisa and Kevin interview Daniel and Ana Glaze who make the case that Catholics not only can be fun… they need to be. Listen in to hear more on why fun is essential to the faith and discover ways you can add more joy to your life. SHOWNOTES Connect with Daniel and Ana! That Catholic Couple: Youtube Channel | Facebook Daniel: Twitter | Instagram Ana: Twitter | Instagram Our interview with Daniel and Ana’s That Catholic Couple Youtube channel. C...
Jan 23, 2017•31 min
Decisions, decisions, decisions… our lives are often made up of the decisions we make or even fail to make. In this episode, Kevin and Lisa share 3 steps to help you make decisions that conform to God’s will. Get valuable insights on how to pray through, think about, and act on decisions big and small. SHOWNOTES What Does God Want by Fr. Michael Scanlan True North by Lifeteen’s Joel Stepanek Venial Sin vs. Mortal Sin Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter Lisa: Twitter | Instagram The post How-to Decis...
Jan 16, 2017•31 min
SEEK2017 is over, now what? Join hosts Kevin and Lisa as they talk about their top 10 moments of SEEK, as well as three “now what” steps for life after SEEK. SHOWNOTES Facebook Live of Lisa’s Real Womanhood SEEK talk . You can find the rest of the FB Live talks on the same FOCUS FB page. Buy all of the SEEK talks for $34.99 at Shop FOCUS ! (There are 60+ talks, not 90, sorry for our error.) Our 2 part series on resolutions and habits . How to play Liar’s Dice – this is pretty close to the versio...
Jan 09, 2017•30 min
So many people make goals, but then never achieve them. What if there was way to give you the breakthroughs you need to finally kick that bad habit or start a good one? Sharing from the wisdom of the Church and a revolutionary book, The Power of Habit , Kevin and Lisa break down the 3 elements of a habit and how you can use them right now. This episode will help you go from making goals to achieving them. SHOWNOTES The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter Lisa: Twitte...
Jan 02, 2017•36 min
The New Year is almost here, but are you ready to make a New Years’ Resolution? Kevin and Lisa talk about Lisa’s high school bucket list, the parable of the talents, Michael Hyatt’s new book Living Forward , and how to practically make a New Years’ resolution with SMART goals. Join us and live 2017 with a greater purpose. SHOWNOTES Servidoras (The order Lisa spent a semester serving with in Argentina.) Living Foward by Michael Hyatt We are sad to report that it appears that monks who sleep in th...
Dec 26, 2016•30 min
The Holy Spirit? That’s not for Catholics, right? WRONG! The Holy Spirit is a person who wants to be in an intimate relationship with you. In this episode host Lisa Cotter and special guest Mary Bielski discuss three ways to build a stronger relationship with the Holy Spirit as you invite Him more deeply into your life. SHOWNOTES Connect with Mary Mary’s Website Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Come to Steubenville Northwest with Mary and Lisa!! Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter Lisa: Twitter | Inst...
Dec 19, 2016•34 min
Ah… the feeling of Christmas break! Few things in life are better than a break from work and/or school. But, how often do we look back at these times and realize that we’ve wasted them? In this episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter look at how to make the best of Christmas break (or any break) by living it with meaning and purpose. Whether you have a few days or a few weeks for Christmas break this year, make the most of it with these four tips. SHOWNOTES Masstimes.org Leisure: The Basis of Cultu...
Dec 12, 2016•30 min
Seven out of every 10 college seniors graduate with debt, with an average of $28,950 per borrower. The average American who has credit card debt owes $15,675. Whether you are in debt, will be in debt, or have friends and family who have debt, knowing how to get out of debt is a life-changing topic that everyone needs to know about. In today’s episode host Lisa Cotter and special guest Amanda Teixeira of truegoodandbeautiful.net discuss a four-step process for dumping debt and getting financially...
Dec 03, 2016•43 min
Are you in an ambiguous relationship? If so, it might be time to have a DTR so you both can know where you stand. In this episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter discuss some of Kevin’s DTR failures and successes, as well as walk you through four steps to help you move from “what are we” to clarity. SHOWNOTES Blog post: What’s your Love Story (More on how Kevin DTRed our relationship.) A few years ago the Augustine Institute captured part of our love story for thier series on the Sacrament of Marri...
Nov 28, 2016•31 min
Rather than being a season of slowing down and spiritually preparing for Christmas, Advent has become a time of hustle and bustle as we try to find perfect gifts, make Pinterest-worthy cookies, and fit in just one more ugly sweater party. All this stress can lead to a massive post-Christmas Day crash and burn when liturgically we should be just getting started. Join Kevin and Lisa Cotter as they discuss the history of Advent, why you shouldn’t put pudding cups in blessing bags, and how to avoid ...
Nov 21, 2016•32 min
O boy, friends, this is exciting… well, I think it’s exciting because Kevin and I have started a podcast together! Introducing the How-to Catholic podcast with Kevin and Lisa Cotter!! We’ve been talking about this, praying about this, thinking about this, and everythinging about this for the past couple of months and now it’s here! So what will we be talking about on the podcast? Well, in a nutshell, it’s a show on how to practically live your Catholic faith with excellence. We’ve put together a...
Nov 14, 2016•21 min
