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How-to Catholic, hosted by Kevin and Lisa Cotter, is a podcast for those who desire to practically live their Catholic Faith with excellence.

How-to Catholic


    • Oct 1, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 226 EPISODES


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    S5 Ep13: How-to Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 36:04


      We're not going to leave you in suspense, this is, in fact, the last episode of the How-to Catholic Podcast. While we are definitely sad about this fact, it is time to retire the podcast and in this episode we tell you why.   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep13: How-to Finale appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep13: How-to Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 36:04


      We’re not going to leave you in suspense, this is, in fact, the last episode of the How-to Catholic Podcast. While we are definitely sad about this fact, it is time to retire the podcast and in this episode we tell you why.   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep13: How-to Finale appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep12: How-to Intentional Living with Kathryn Whitaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 31:39


        In life it can be easy to just go through the motions and miss opportunities to truly live. But how do we live with purpose and intention when there are so many things we could, and possibly should be doing? On the podcast today host Lisa Cotter interviews Catholic speaker, blogger, and now […] The post S5 Ep12: How-to Intentional Living with Kathryn Whitaker appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep12: How-to Intentional Living with Kathryn Whitaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 31:39


        In life it can be easy to just go through the motions and miss opportunities to truly live. But how do we live with purpose and intention when there are so many things we could, and possibly should be doing? On the podcast today host Lisa Cotter interviews Catholic speaker, blogger, and now […] The post S5 Ep12: How-to Intentional Living with Kathryn Whitaker appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep11: How-to Average with Mary Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 34:09


      Average is a word that accurately sums up most of our lives that are honestly filled with more ordinary moments than extraordinary ones. Yet, we often forget to enjoy and lean into the ordinary. So how do we make the most of the ordinary and find joy in the simple things? On today's podcast […] The post S5 Ep11: How-to Average with Mary Arnold appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep11: How-to Average with Mary Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 34:09


      Average is a word that accurately sums up most of our lives that are honestly filled with more ordinary moments than extraordinary ones. Yet, we often forget to enjoy and lean into the ordinary. So how do we make the most of the ordinary and find joy in the simple things? On today’s podcast […] The post S5 Ep11: How-to Average with Mary Arnold appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 34:47


      It's time for the Q&A episode! You've got Qs and we've got As. Get ready to have some fun. On the podcast today hosts Kevin and Lisa answer questions about dating, marriage, ministry, parenting, prayer, Kevin's favorite soccer podcast, advice for our teenage selves and more. Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 34:47


      It’s time for the Q&A episode! You’ve got Qs and we’ve got As. Get ready to have some fun. On the podcast today hosts Kevin and Lisa answer questions about dating, marriage, ministry, parenting, prayer, Kevin’s favorite soccer podcast, advice for our teenage selves and more. Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep9: How-to Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 33:59


      Here at How-to Catholic we are constantly telling you to be saints, yet we somehow we've never done an episode on the Saints… until now. So who are these halo wearing men and women of every time and place? What does it mean to have a devotion to them and why should we have one […] The post S5 Ep9: How-to Saints appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep9: How-to Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 33:59


      Here at How-to Catholic we are constantly telling you to be saints, yet we somehow we’ve never done an episode on the Saints… until now. So who are these halo wearing men and women of every time and place? What does it mean to have a devotion to them and why should we have one […] The post S5 Ep9: How-to Saints appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep8: How-to Dysfunction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 41:00


      Working with other people can be tough. Whether they be family members, coworkers, or fellow Catholics. BUT, what if there was a proven model that could help you identify the problem and find a better way forward? On today's episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share the world-renown Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along […] The post S5 Ep8: How-to Dysfunction appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep8: How-to Dysfunction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 41:00


      Working with other people can be tough. Whether they be family members, coworkers, or fellow Catholics. BUT, what if there was a proven model that could help you identify the problem and find a better way forward? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share the world-renown Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along […] The post S5 Ep8: How-to Dysfunction appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep7: How-to Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 30:41


      Have you ever gone to Mass and wished that you were able to get more out of the Liturgy? Have you ever walked out wishing you could have given more to God? On today's episode hosts Kevin and Lisa share 5 easy ways to help you not only give more but also receive more […] The post S5 Ep7: How-to Mass appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep7: How-to Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 30:41


      Have you ever gone to Mass and wished that you were able to get more out of the Liturgy? Have you ever walked out wishing you could have given more to God? On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa share 5 easy ways to help you not only give more but also receive more […] The post S5 Ep7: How-to Mass appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep6: How-to Small Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 47:39


      It's possibly one of the greatest methods for evangelization and spiritual growth that Christianity has ever known and it's so simple that almost anyone can do it, including you. On today's episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter talk about small groups and give you 5 steps for leading your own.   SHOWNOTES Small Group […] The post S5 Ep6: How-to Small Group appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep6: How-to Small Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 47:39


      It’s possibly one of the greatest methods for evangelization and spiritual growth that Christianity has ever known and it’s so simple that almost anyone can do it, including you. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter talk about small groups and give you 5 steps for leading your own.   SHOWNOTES Small Group […] The post S5 Ep6: How-to Small Group appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: June

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 30:09


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of June! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: June appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: June

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 30:09


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of June! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: June appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep5: How-to Discernment: Priesthood with Fr. Josh Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 43:10


        It's time for the 4th and final installment of our discernment series! Today on the podcast Kevin interviews the incredible Fr. Josh Johnson on how to discern whether or not you might be called to the priesthood. On the episode, they discuss Fr. Josh's vocation story and look at 3 steps for focusing […] The post S5 Ep5: How-to Discernment: Priesthood with Fr. Josh Johnson appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep5: How-to Discernment: Priesthood with Fr. Josh Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 43:10


        It’s time for the 4th and final installment of our discernment series! Today on the podcast Kevin interviews the incredible Fr. Josh Johnson on how to discern whether or not you might be called to the priesthood. On the episode, they discuss Fr. Josh’s vocation story and look at 3 steps for focusing […] The post S5 Ep5: How-to Discernment: Priesthood with Fr. Josh Johnson appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep4: How-to Discernment: Consecrated Virginity with Andrea Polito

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 60:04


      Consecrated virginity might be the most misunderstood vocation in the Catholic Church. It's often mistaken for a call to the “single life,” but this vocation, which predates religious sisters and nuns, is actually quite the opposite. So what exactly is a consecrated virgin? On this episode, host Lisa Cotter interviews Andrea Politio, who is […] The post S5 Ep4: How-to Discernment: Consecrated Virginity with Andrea Polito appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep4: How-to Discernment: Consecrated Virginity with Andrea Polito

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 60:04


      Consecrated virginity might be the most misunderstood vocation in the Catholic Church. It’s often mistaken for a call to the “single life,” but this vocation, which predates religious sisters and nuns, is actually quite the opposite. So what exactly is a consecrated virgin? On this episode, host Lisa Cotter interviews Andrea Politio, who is […] The post S5 Ep4: How-to Discernment: Consecrated Virginity with Andrea Polito appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep3: How-to Discernment: Religious Life with Sr. Mary Elizabeth Alberts, SOLT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 39:57


      It's time for part 2 of our 4-part series on discernment. On this episode, Lisa interviews her friend, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers, who is a religious sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Sr. Mary Elizabeth shares her story of discernment and gives 5 tips for discerning religious […] The post S5 Ep3: How-to Discernment: Religious Life with Sr. Mary Elizabeth Alberts, SOLT appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep3: How-to Discernment: Religious Life with Sr. Mary Elizabeth Alberts, SOLT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 39:57


      It’s time for part 2 of our 4-part series on discernment. On this episode, Lisa interviews her friend, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers, who is a religious sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Sr. Mary Elizabeth shares her story of discernment and gives 5 tips for discerning religious […] The post S5 Ep3: How-to Discernment: Religious Life with Sr. Mary Elizabeth Alberts, SOLT appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep2: How-to Discernment: Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 36:59


      One of the most frequently asked questions Kevin and Lisa receive is, “How do I discern my vocation?” This question makes sense because in a world that changes so often it can be difficult to pick one final state of life. So to help with your discernment dilemma, on today's episode How-to Catholic is starting […] The post S5 Ep2: How-to Discernment: Marriage appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep2: How-to Discernment: Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 36:59


      One of the most frequently asked questions Kevin and Lisa receive is, “How do I discern my vocation?” This question makes sense because in a world that changes so often it can be difficult to pick one final state of life. So to help with your discernment dilemma, on today’s episode How-to Catholic is starting […] The post S5 Ep2: How-to Discernment: Marriage appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep1: How-to Virtue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 40:03


      Our culture constantly offers us different approaches to happiness, but it typically fails to offer us the one way to happiness that has worked for thousands of years. What is this method and how can we concretely work towards happiness? It's all about virtue. On today's episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share what […] The post S5 Ep1: How-to Virtue appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S5 Ep1: How-to Virtue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 40:03


      Our culture constantly offers us different approaches to happiness, but it typically fails to offer us the one way to happiness that has worked for thousands of years. What is this method and how can we concretely work towards happiness? It’s all about virtue. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share what […] The post S5 Ep1: How-to Virtue appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: May

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 35:50


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of May! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: May appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: May

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 35:50


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of May! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: May appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: April

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 25:59


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of April! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: April appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: April

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 25:59


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of April! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: April appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep20: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 45:58


      Pilgrimages are a pretty cool idea, but most people need a few more details. Where should you go? How should you get there? What do you need to know to turn these holy opportunities into a reality? On today's episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter tackle part two of a two-part series on pilgrimages. They'll […] The post S4 Ep20: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep20: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 45:58


      Pilgrimages are a pretty cool idea, but most people need a few more details. Where should you go? How should you get there? What do you need to know to turn these holy opportunities into a reality? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter tackle part two of a two-part series on pilgrimages. They’ll […] The post S4 Ep20: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep19: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 37:24


      St. Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Spiritual travel has always been a part of the Catholic faith in the form of a pilgrimage, but what is a pilgrimage anyways? Is it just a Catholic vacation? What's the significance behind this incredible […] The post S4 Ep19: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 1 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep19: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 37:24


      St. Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Spiritual travel has always been a part of the Catholic faith in the form of a pilgrimage, but what is a pilgrimage anyways? Is it just a Catholic vacation? What’s the significance behind this incredible […] The post S4 Ep19: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 1 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: March

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 31:36


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of March! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   March's Devotion: St. Joseph S3 Ep16: How-to St. Joseph Prayer St. Joseph […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: March appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: March

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 31:36


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of March! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   March’s Devotion: St. Joseph S3 Ep16: How-to St. Joseph Prayer St. Joseph […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: March appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep18: How-to Newborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 36:35


      It's no secret that Kevin and Lisa recently had a baby and after going through this experience of transition for the 4th time they've continued to learn more and more about how to care for a newborn and themselves. On today's podcast, the Cotters share with you 4 dos for life with a newborn. […] The post S4 Ep18: How-to Newborn appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep18: How-to Newborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 36:35


      It’s no secret that Kevin and Lisa recently had a baby and after going through this experience of transition for the 4th time they’ve continued to learn more and more about how to care for a newborn and themselves. On today’s podcast, the Cotters share with you 4 dos for life with a newborn. […] The post S4 Ep18: How-to Newborn appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep17: How-to Platform Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 44:40


      So you know that you're called to spread a message that God wants you to share, but what's the best way to do it? In our digital world, there are so many options and endless mediums to figure out, where should you start?   On today's episode, Kevin and Lisa finally get back to […] The post S4 Ep17: How-to Platform Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep17: How-to Platform Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 44:40


      So you know that you’re called to spread a message that God wants you to share, but what’s the best way to do it? In our digital world, there are so many options and endless mediums to figure out, where should you start?   On today’s episode, Kevin and Lisa finally get back to […] The post S4 Ep17: How-to Platform Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: February

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 33:32


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of February! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   February's Devotion: The Holy Family Prayer: Prayer to the Holy Family Reading […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: February appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: February

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 33:32


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of February! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   February’s Devotion: The Holy Family Prayer: Prayer to the Holy Family Reading […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: February appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep16: How-to Spiritual High

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 30:43


      After a retreat, conference, mission trip, or pilgrimage most attendees experience a sort of “spiritual high” that lasts for a few days or weeks. However, if the high isn't capitalized on, once it's gone, it's easy to let things go back to normal. In an effort to prevent this kind of spiritual backsliding, on […] The post S4 Ep16: How-to Spiritual High appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep16: How-to Spiritual High

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 30:43


      After a retreat, conference, mission trip, or pilgrimage most attendees experience a sort of “spiritual high” that lasts for a few days or weeks. However, if the high isn’t capitalized on, once it’s gone, it’s easy to let things go back to normal. In an effort to prevent this kind of spiritual backsliding, on […] The post S4 Ep16: How-to Spiritual High appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: January

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2018 34:47


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of January! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   January's Devotion: The Holy Name of Jesus Prayer: Litany of the Holy Name of […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: January appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: January

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 34:47


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of January! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   January’s Devotion: The Holy Name of Jesus Prayer: Litany of the Holy Name of […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: January appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: December

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 37:45


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of December! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   December's Devotion: Immaculate Conception (Also, the Divine Infancy) Prayer: Litany of the Immaculate […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: December appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    Liturgical Lowdown: December

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 37:45


      Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of December! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   December’s Devotion: Immaculate Conception (Also, the Divine Infancy) Prayer: Litany of the Immaculate […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: December appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    S4 Ep15: How-to Platform: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 39:18


      Have you ever thought about having a Catholic platform? Have you ever wondered what it might take to publish a book, become a public speaker, or start a podcast? On today's episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa discuss 5 questions about launching a platform. They look at discerning your calling, finding your niche, spreading your […] The post S4 Ep15: How-to Platform: Part 1 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

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