In this episode I chat with Jeni Bonell. She is a woman who knows how to love with her whole body, mind and soul. She has one of Australia's largest families with 16 children. Jeni shares her life with us as we discuss life with a big family, faith and her two battles with cancer. If you want to follow Jeni and her family go on over to @thebonellfamily on instagram, or their youtube channel. The Bonell Family - YouTube https://www.youtube.com › channel...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Today I chat with the beautiful Renee Doyle. She unpacks what it means to have our own gifts and talents and how we can use them to bless others and in doing so bless ourselves as well. We all have unique gifts and talents and it is up to us to use them for building up the Kingdom of God around us. Your Blue Flame - Jennifer Fulwiler https://www.amazon.com/Your-Blue-Flame-Guilt-Makes/dp/031034977X Sarah Kroger- Belovedness. Belovedness - Sarah Kroger (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube...
Mar 20, 2021•43 min
Alyssa is a the co-host from Catholic influencers podcast and a member of the duet from The SAGA. She has sung at World Youth Day in Panama alongside Fr Rob Galea to a crowd of 40,000 people and is an inspired song writer, singer and musician. In todays episode we talk about her journey back to really living her Catholic faith, the power of music as prayer and the movement of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Psalm 98:4 "Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth; break into song song;sing praise." A...
Mar 04, 2021•46 min•Ep. 53
Blessed Is She: Home blessedisshe.net
Feb 19, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 52
In this episode I chat with Lizzy @justahandmaiden, who courageously shares her story of overcoming an addiction to pornography. Lizzy is a testament to the power of healing, mercy and grace through the sacrament of confession. Resources that you might want to check out. https://justahandmaiden.wordpress.com/ On instagram@justahandmaiden Mary Magdalene- Prophetess of Eucharistic Love. Fr Sean Davidson. https://purityispossible.com/ https://fightthenewdrug.org/ Matt Fradd: 10 Myths About Pornogra...
Feb 13, 2021•57 min•Ep. 51
Wholeness is when the whole body is integrated- We are made up of body, mind and soul. For wholeness all three things have to be balanced. Theresa Coyle is a young exercise physiologist who understands this and tries to not only make the body well through exercise and healthy habits both physically and nutritionally but also spiritually. She has started a new youtube channel dedicated to the Catholic Faith, with her target audience Catholic millennials. Check out her chanel here: my channel! | R...
Jan 20, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 50
In this episode Liv and I chat about the year that was, the new year and the importance of the now! @saltandgoldcollection
Jan 13, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 49
In this episode I chat with Jenny Gurry, the director and founder of Diamond Women. Diamond women is a grass roots not for profit, that provides a compassionate and caring place where women are given the chance to explore their options and find the support that they need when they are faced with an unplanned pregnancy Please go check out their website to see what they offer. You, or somebody you know might benefit from their services. https://www.diamondwomen.com.au/ What brought me joy is this ...
Oct 22, 2020•53 min
Christine Watkins is an inspirational Catholic speaker and author of many books all of which can be found in the link below. http://www.queenofpeacemedia.com/ Christine mentions and recommends looking at this website for more information on The Illumination of Conscience and reading the signs of the times in which we all live. https://www.countdowntothekingdom.com/
Sep 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 47
In this episode I sit down with Leila Abdallah. On the first of February 2020 four of Leila's children and three cousins went off to buy ice cream. The children were hit by a speeding, drunk driver. Four of the children were killed, three were her's. Leila shares how this tragedy has affected her family, her faith and perfect strangers. Leila captivated the hearts of thousands of people as she spoke from her heart the day after her children were killed. She spoke of forgiveness, of justice and o...
Sep 10, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 36
We all have a personal story and we are all connected by the story of salvation. How does one engage the broken parts of their story with the salvation story to bring about restoration and healing and begin to live fully alive just as God intended. Here is the link to the painting that Heather talks about. https://akiane.com/product/prince-of-peace/ Here is a link to Heathers cooking tutorial that Brough me so much joy. https://youtu.be/2PjGKXI7eW4
Jul 23, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 45
In todays episode I chat with Katrina Alvir a trained teacher and mentor and developer of the REAL program. This program looks at developing character and virtue in teenager girls between the ages of 12-16. Never before have girls been so pressured to be 'PERFECT'. We now more than ever need to teach our daughters to cherish, love and respect their bodies. We need to teach them how to lift and champion other girls. We need to teach them that comparison only brings anxiety and they should not com...
Jul 16, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 44
It is never too late to ask The Lord to bring people into your life who will accompany you towards heaven. Look Out for Beth and Jenna and all the wonderful things they are doing to bring women together right here. https://blessedisshe.net/ The thing that brought me joy this week was The Middle, a cover by Audrey Assad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2BhUgA13Pk
Jul 03, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Sr Mary Grace was looking for something more- She found it in the Bronx. As a Sister of Life Sr. Mary Grace is in love with Love. She left her family and the beautiful beaches of Sydney for the hustle of New York. She was not running away from anything but was running towards the biggest love of her life- Jesus. I can't wait for you to listen to her joyful heart for Jesus, women and Life. For all you need to know about them click on the link below. https://sistersoflife.org...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 42
In this episode I chat with my big sister Anna. We talk about trust. How do we trust when we are faced with situations that are out of our control? The Litany of Trust by the Sisters of Life https://sistersoflife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mobile-Litany-of-Trust.pdf FOREVER AMEN- Stephanie Gretzinger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV2Ng16KImw
Apr 17, 2020•32 min
In this episode I talk with Kristine Mauss. She shares her story of bad health and lifestyle decisions left her feeling restlessness with her life. She knew in her heart God was calling her to simplify her life. shortly after is downsizing, her family are struck with another blow- brain cancer. Kristine lives her faith, trusting that God is good all the time even if she can't see it. You can follow her on instagram @thefutureisfamily
Apr 01, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Liv and I chat about my time in the desert, the amazing witness faith shown by Leila Abdullah, the Colour Conference and the corona virus. In times like these we need to have child like trust in the one who knows all things. He will not let you down. In the words of St Theresa of Calcutta- 'Go home and love your family.'
Mar 22, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. -39
Sarah Fiddelaers is a wife, mother, chiropractor and writer. She talks about how having children not only gave her the permission to pursue her dream of writing but that it actually fast tracked it! Easter Promises- Historical Anthology. Clare Griffin, Sarah Fiddelaers, Ava January & Nancy Cunningham. Recommended Books- Ultimate Makeover- The Transforming Power of Motherhood. Carrie Gress The Anti -Mary Exposed: Rescuing the culture from toxic femininity. Carrie Gress My Sisters The Saints- ...
Feb 08, 2020•50 min
Liv and I chat about 2020. How it started, our word for the year and what ever has been on our minds. find your word for the year - https://www.wordoftheyear.me Sisterhood National Catholic Women's conference. 20-22 March 2020 https://www.sisterhood.org.au
Jan 24, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Jo talks about how reliving the memories of her mother's death allowed her heart to begin to heal. Our own memories of a event are unique to each person. They are imprinted differently within each individuals mind. They are almost as unique as our finger prints. How are we intentional about creating memories that will shape our children? Do we unwittingly take photos of everything as a way of making memories and miss out and not actually feel them? Theology Of The Home - Finding the Eternal in t...
Dec 02, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 36
God uses the smallest brushes to create the most magnificent masterpieces. Nothing is left to chance in this life. Every opportunity is here to bring about a greater good. Lets allow His glory to shine through our lives. The Heart Of Perfection- Colleen Carroll Campbell Captivating- Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul. John & Stasi Eldgredge. All the Generations- From Genesis To You. Blessed is She Advent 2019
Nov 10, 2019•54 min
In this episode we chat about what her life looks like being twenty three, single and Catholic. What makes a good relationship? Why would you choose to leave a good relationship? When does peace come? Take Courage- Bethel Music-(Kristene DiMarco) My Identity as a Daughter of God. (Pray this prayer daily until you believe it deep within your heart.) I am a Daughter of the Most High God! I am a Princess in my Father's House! I am made in the image and Likeness of God! Jesus is my Beloved and I am ...
Oct 04, 2019•35 min
What is the Feminine Genius? How can I live it out? How have women spoke truth into your life? https://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1995/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_29061995_women.html www.fireupministries.com Discovering the Feminine Genius- Every Woman's Journey- Katrina. J. Zeno. In Sinu Jesu - When Heart Speaks to Heart - The journal of a priest at prayer....
Sep 20, 2019•54 min
I was blown away by the enthusiasm, passion and commitment of the younger generations at the rally outside Parliament House a few weeks ago and got in contact with a few of them. We sat down and chatted about Abortion. What it is. Who it affects. How do we change the narrative that says, women can't be mothers and have a career. How do we support women? Resources: https://lifechoice.org.au https://diamondwomensupport.com https://rachelsvineyard.org https://opendoors.com.au liveaction.org Pregnan...
Sep 05, 2019•43 min
In this episode Liv and I chat about the last two weeks. Our big sister underwent major heart surgery and through her suffering and vulnerability she showed us what it was like to live totally surrendered to the will of God and it was captivating. Casting Crowns- Here's My Heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkSBmRAVXNc The Other Side of Beauty- Leah Darrow Dare to Lead- Brene Brown
Aug 13, 2019•37 min
Its easy and natural to go along when things are pleasant and relatively easy. But when things in life get difficult, hard and ultimately make us suffer its hard to choose and accept what we don't want. Listen to Joan as she tells her story of accepting a life of hardship and ultimately during this process found out who she was and whose she was which brought her such joy, love and acceptance.
Jul 20, 2019•51 min
In This episode I talk about my story. Its a story of God's relentless pursuit of my heart from the most unexpected places. He is constantly challenging my perception from who I think He is to who He really is. A kind, loving, faithful and merciful father. He loves me in all my brokenness. Resources: Dan Allender- The Healing Path- How the hurts in your past can lead you to a more abundant life.
Jun 18, 2019•44 min
In this episode I chat with Rocio. She is a 25 year old woman who loved deeply and lived courageously along side her husband as he battled esophageal cancer. Through their love for each other during the suffering, they discovered true Love. They got to experience the heart of Jesus through their sacrificial love. God is love. and because He is love that means He defines love. If out of love He died for us on a cross, does this not mean that love means dying to oneself for the good of another? RE...
May 31, 2019•1 hr 12 min
In this episode Liv and I chat about some of the things I have learned over the past twelve months. Things mentioned in the podcast. Be Brave In The Scared - Mary Lenaburg You Know my Name- Natasha Cobbs Leonard House on the Hill Amanda Cook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVHT2zaxQeg
May 25, 2019•56 min
This episode looks at mothers on Mother’s Day- all types, whether you are a biological mother, a spiritual mother, an adoptive mother and a foster mother, even a God mother. Jenny talks about her journey on being a foster mother to becoming an adoptive mother to four adorable, unrepeatable girls. What is Motherhood? Motherhood is learning to let go of control. It is an identity change. It’s learning to love your new body. Motherhood is sometimes raising them alone. It’s about being honest if you...
May 08, 2019•53 min