The Catholic Servant Podcast

In this inspiring episode, Chris Carmona, shared his amazing faith journey, insights on Servant Leadership, and how it's possible to be of service to God while building a successful business. Chris Carmona, is a CPA, and a founding partner of Schriver, Carmona & Company and has over nineteen years of public accounting experience. Chris' experience includes leading the financial statement audits of nonprofit entities, governmental entities, employee benefit plans, and commercial entities. In addition to his audit experience, Chris provides nonprofit and small business advisory services.   He earned his BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at San and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Texas Society of CPAs.  He currently serves as chair of the San Antonio regional board of KIPP Texas, on the board and The Big Give advisory committee of The Nonprofit Council, on the board of Eva's Heros, and on the founding board of governors for The Centre Club (formerly The Plaza Club).  Chris has chaired the finance council and served on the school council of his parish, St. Matthew Catholic Church. In addition, he also chaired the Annual Archbishop's Appeal for three years and represented St. Matthew as the parish's chair for the Archdiocesan Capital Campaign. Chris has been married to Ana for more than 18 years and they are proud parents of three amazing children: Sophia, Daniel, and Michael.

In this powerful episode, John Mark Crews shares his personal story, the power of foot washing, finding the Lord's peace and healing through forgiveness and gratitude. Mark is a gifted speaker with the rare ability to blend faith and business, humility and enthusiasm, sincerity, and passion. He speaks openly and honestly from the heart about his life's challenges and overcoming them. Mark can deliver 1-2 hour engaging presentations and is comfortable with Master of Ceremony, Keynotes, multi-evening engagements, and leading retreats.

In this powerful and insightful interview, author Everett Fritz shared about the art of forming young disciples and his ministry, St. Andrew Missionaries. Everett Fritz is the Founder and Executive Director of St. Andrew Missionaries and the author of two books – Freedom and The Art of Forming Young Disciples. He is the co-author of the Augustine Institute's popular YDisciple youth ministry resource and has been working in parish youth ministry for over a decade. Everett holds an MA in Theology from the Augustine Institute and a BA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Everett married Katrina, his high-school sweetheart and they reside in Denver with their three children.

In this inspiring episode, Christina Semmens shares amazing insights on how to live as a Christian disciple and say YES to holiness.  Christina is an author, speaker, coach, and spiritual mentor. Through the Say Yes to Holiness Apostolate, Christina offers Individual and Small Group Coaching for people who desire to be inspired, encouraged, and accompanied as they strive to integrate their faith into their daily life.

In this exciting episode, Justin Aquila explains the relationship between evangelization and catechesis.  Justin currently serves as a theology teacher at Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana and as an adjunct instructor of Theology at the University of Saint Francis.  After working in politics in Washington D.C, Justin has spent the last 10 years working in ministry. He has a particular calling to serve in underprivileged communities. Justin has a passion for evangelization, catechesis, and discipleship. He is a graduate of the University of Saint Francis where he studied Theology. He also has a Masters degree in Theology from the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas. Justin is a husband and father and enjoys working in ministry with his wife. 

In this inspiring episode, Carlos Briceño shared his faith journey filled with tragedy, supernatural joy, and the Lord's peace. He accomplished this with what he refers to as the "Sacrament of the Present Moment."  Carlos is a Catholic journalist whose wife and daughter have terminal illnesses, a rare disease called Huntington's. As a result of the suffering, they will be going through because of their illness, Carlos has surrendered to God. He seeks his Divine Providence and Will in the Sacrament of the Present Moment. Because the Lord has blessed him with the gifts of deep empathy, communication, and evangelizing, Carlos is open to whatever God wants him to do to go and make disciples.

In this touching episode, Cassandra Taylor shares her personal faith journey and insights that offer hope and healing to Catholics who struggle with infertility.  Cassandra Taylor is a cradle Catholic who grew up in Central NJ. She married her husband Michael in 2016 after meeting him on CatholicMatch.com. Two years later Cassandra was diagnosed with ovarian and uterine cancer, a diagnosis that took them completely by surprise and which necessitated the removal of her uterus and ovaries. Since then, the Taylors have been walking the path of infertility and trying to discern God's will for their lives. When she's not working, Cassandra can be found volunteering with Springs in the Desert, a Catholic community for those struggling with infertility and loss. She also loves to knit, spin flags, and spend time with her niece and nephew.

In this fascinating episode, Adamo Manfra passionately speaks about the Catholic view on the importance of FAMILY.  Adamo Manfra is the Director of Stewardship and Engagement at Catholic Leadership Institute. He is responsible for supporting their various leadership and advisory boards and volunteer leadership as well as thanking and stewarding their generous community of supporters.   After earning a B.S. in psychology with a minor in mathematics from the University of Texas, Adamo spent 6 ½ years as an active-duty U.S. Marine Corps officer, which included a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. It was in Afghanistan that he discerned the call to leave active service to pursue full-time graduate theological studies, which took him to Washington, D.C.   With a background in military leadership, a vigorous education in Catholic theology, and a love for Christ and the Church, Adamo has a passion for serving the Church and a particular interest in Christ-like leadership, the importance of the family, and the value of a proper understanding of and appreciation for the common good both in the Church and society.  His vocation, and great blessing, is being a husband and father. He and his wife, Mary, live in southeast PA with their young daughter.

In this beautiful episode, Greg Aitchison shares his amazing conversion story plus how the Holy Spirit has driven him to help Catholic religion teachers through CatholicReligionTeacher.com with original and engaging resources.  Greg is a husband, father, and teacher of the Catholic faith. After experiencing a strong reversion to Catholicism and spending time discerning the priesthood, he followed God's will to the classroom where he taught middle school religion for 14 years. Frustrated with so many of the boring, irrelevant, and dumb-downed resources available to him, Greg began creating his own religion curriculum from scratch. Following his students' encouragement to share these lessons with other religion teachers, Greg built CatholicReligionTeacher.com which would eventually lead to over a million views and emails of thanks from teachers all over the world.  With this ministry (and his family) growing, Greg took a step back from the classroom to help raise his children and launch Catholic Religion Teacher to new heights. Striving to serve and support fellow teachers of the Catholic faith, Greg has continued to create lessons for the classroom as well as inspiring faith-themed posters and opportunities for teachers to come together for prayer and fellowship. Greg believes the Holy Spirit is just getting started with Catholic Religion Teacher, and is excited to continue the mission of helping teachers and students be the saints they are called to be!  

In this thought-provoking episode, Eric Sammons touches on the historical and theological journey that explains the indifference that plagues our Church. This discussion is based on his book Deadly Indifference: How the Church Lost Its Mission and How We Can Reclaim It, published by Sophia Institute Press. Eric Sammons is a husband, father (of seven), author and the Editor of Crisis Magazine. He believes in life, liberty, and the pursuit of holiness. Eric has written several books, including a book on Catholic evangelization and a book on the digital currency Bitcoin. He has contributed over 150 articles to numerous websites, including OnePeterFive, Catholic Answers, Crisis Magazine, The Federalist, CatholicVote, and Bitcoin.com.

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Paul Chaloux shares his personal testimony and his amazing book Why People Suffer: How a Loving God Uses Suffering to Perfect Us. Paul earned a PhD in moral theology and currently teaches theology as an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of America and serves as a catechist at St. Agnes Parish in Arlington, Virginia. He has been married for over thirty years to his wife Sue and they have 4 adult children and 2 granddaughters.  

In this episode, EWTN's Dr. Ray details the fundamentals of Christian psychology in his incomparable down-to-earth style, directing us first to the root of all healthy counseling: the words of the Redeemer. Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and his TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN.

In this episode, Lynne Lang discusses the transformational nature of virtue in homes, Catholic schools, and parish life. You'll also learn about Lynne's journey founding her amazing organization, Restoration Matters. Lynne Lang has her M.S. in both Health Management and in Restorative Practices and has worked in the field of health education, safety and violence prevention curriculum development since 1994. Her training in Intercultural Competence, Dispute Resolution and Mediation strengthen her skills as a certified trainer with International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP).  She is an experienced facilitator in circle processes, and informal and formal restorative conferences. She developed Virtue-Based Restorative Discipline, an initiative that integrates restorative practices and time-honored habits for human excellence – the virtues.

In this episode, Dr. Martin and Theresa Owen share about Women's Health and Restorative, Integrative, and Functional approaches to Fertility, and their work developing Vitae CME. Dr. Martin Owen is the founder of VitaeCME.com. He is a family physician, who is passionate about Restorative Reproductive Medicine. Along with his wife Theresa, they are forging ahead into the CME world to empower physicians with the tools they need to cure, treat and heal women.

In this episode, Dr. Dan Meola shares how spiritual healing of adult children of divorce or separation is possible and is closely tied to growth in virtue. Dr. Dan is the co-founder (with his wife Bethany) of Life-Giving Wounds, a Catholic non-profit apostolate dedicated to the spiritual healing of adult children of divorce or separation. Dan received his PhD in theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington DC, where he met Bethany. He has worked at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine since 2016 and has run retreats and given presentations to a wide variety of groups. His and Bethany's passion is raising awareness of the wounds caused by parental divorce and family brokenness, and helping all men and women with divorced or separated parents to receive God's abundant healing and move forward with greater faith, hope, and joy. Dan and Bethany are the proud parents of two little girls and make their family home in Bowie, Maryland, where they love exploring local parks and the Chesapeake Bay as a family.  

In this episode, Noelle Mering brilliantly tackles the issues of the Catholic faithful in regards to the cult of progressive ideology.  Noelle Mering is a Fellow at the Washington D.C. based think tank, the Ethics and Public Policy Center. She is the author of the book, Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology (TAN Books). She is an editor for the website Theology of Home and a coauthor of the books Theology of Home and Theology of Home II. She writes on culture, politics, and religion and has published in National Review, The Federalist, The American Mind, Catholic World Report, and National Catholic Register. Her writing has been featured on Instapundit, EWTN, New Advent, Big Pulpit, Catholic Herald, Albert Mohler's The Briefing, Fox News Radio, and Relevant Radio. Noelle is a wife and mother of six children in Southern California.  

In this episode, Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann discusses the importance of authentic Catholic healthcare and her journey to co-found MyCatholicDoctor.com. Dr. Berchelmann is a pediatrician, wife, mother of seven, and co-founder of MyCatholicDoctor. She is commonly consulted by families desiring a faith-based approach to depression, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, and autistic spectrum disorder. She speaks nationally on vaccines derived from aborted fetal tissue, also known as human diploid cell line vaccines. In 2018 Kathleen and her husband Greg decided to make MyCatholicDoctor a reality, using telemedicine, a network of faithful physicians, and innovative healthcare reimbursement models to make Catholic healthcare available to all people. Her work has been featured in/on: Time Magazine, NPR, FoxNews, Parents Magazine, Good Housekeeping Magazine, KSDK News Channel 5 St. Louis, Fox2 St. Louis, KMOV News Channel 4 St. Louis, the St. Louis Post Dispatch, multiple radio shows, and hundreds of other print and online publications. During her years in health-media, Dr. Berchelmann became increasingly involved in Catholic Media, including a regular weekly slot on the SonRise Morning Show with Sacred Heart Radio. Questions flooded in from families desperately seeking Catholic health care providers they could trust. Eventually, Greg and Kathleen started a website called CatholicPediatrics and hosted a nationwide list of pediatricians who incorporate their Catholic faith into their practice of medicine. But people wanted more– they wanted Catholic psychiatrists, women's health specialists, end-of-life care, and more. This led Kathleen and Greg to found MyCatholicDoctor.

In this episode, Molly Roman and I discuss her book “How to Be Good at Life: Creating a Brilliant Life through Faith, Hope, and Love” and how to help your fallen-away adult child come back to the Faith. Molly Roman, hailing Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a Life Coach, Author and Mom of 3. After graduating college, she quickly experienced that life isn't as straight-forward as it appeared. After several conversations with God and a commitment to personal growth, Molly created joy, meaning, fulfillment and love in an otherwise vacant life (and discovered the tools necessary to do so!). Today, Molly enjoys helping others discover and live their true potential by teaching how Faith, Hope and Love works with us to create meaningful results in our own lives and the lives of those we touch. 

Heidi Witte makes it easy to inspire your kids to learn about and love the Holy Mass with her kid's liturgy shows. Heidi Witte is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame and also holds an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education program. She is a former Catholic school teacher, cantor, and volunteer Children's Liturgy catechist. For the past 15 months, Heidi and her husband Mark have been producing free, 30 minute Children's Liturgy of the Word episodes, which air 4 times a week on The Catholic TV Network and on the free Kids' Liturgy YouTube Channel.  Heidi, Mark, and their 2 young children live in South Bend, Indiana.

If you love listening to Christ-centered and inspiring music, then this episode is a real treat! Faithful and talented musician, Harley Packer, will sing "live" and share his conversion story. You don't want to miss this! Harley is a Catholic speaker, singer, and songwriter who grew up in Estevan Saskatchewan Canada. Over the past twenty five years he has been involved in various volunteer and paid ministries and has spoken at many parishes and high schools in Canada and the USA. His goal as a Catholic speaker is to help people overcome fear, anxiety and hopelessness with FAITH, HOPE and LOVE. Most importantly, Harley is a happy, healthy, grateful man who lives with his wife and enjoys spending time with family, especially his four grandchildren.  

In this episode, we have our special guest Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, who will talk about his book Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession, and the Modern-Day Battle against Ancient Evil. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, Ph.D., is the President of the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal and a research associate professor at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. A licensed psychologist and the author of several books, Msgr. Rossetti has participated in hundreds of exorcisms. During his journey to priesthood, he experienced a spiritual episode in which, “in two seconds I learned 80 percent of what an exorcist needs to know.”

In this episode, Bobby Contreras discusses what all Catholics should know about the relics of St. Micheal and how to consecrate oneself to this protective Archangel warrior. Bobby Contreras has been self-employed most of his adult life. Bobby is married to his amazing wife Elizabeth for 12 years, raising 4 beautiful children. They are very active with their faith and share their time with 2 different ministries. Bobby was a former Catechist teacher, former altar server, & former extraordinary minister. The first ministry that Bobby & Elizabeth volunteer with is the Divine Mercy Corporation. Check out www.divinemercycorp.com for details.  They are lay apostles and work very closely with Padre Martin Scott, who is their family's Spiritual Father. They support his ministry in many various ways through the 12 years they have worked with him.  The second ministry Bobby & Elizabeth volunteer with is the Congregation of St Michael the Archangel (C.S.M.A.) otherwise known as the Michaelite Fathers where they have been assisting the ministry for 2 years.  Check out www.stmichaelthearchangel.info. They work to spread the devotion of St Michael and the Archangels(St Gabriel, St Raphael) plus they want to help you grow closer to your own Guardian Angel.

Emily Ricci shares unique marketing strategies for Catholics in business, ministries, or apostolates.  Emily Ricci is the president and founder of Gloriam Marketing, a Catholic marketing and creative agency that serves churches and Catholic organizations as a partner in evangelization. She holds a master's degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute and is also an adjunct professor of Religious Studies. As a research and literary enthusiast, she is passionate about God, Jane Austen, and the Oxford comma (in that order). Emily lives in New York (the state, not the city) with her husband and their five-month-old daughter.

Today we have our special guest Thomas Fortunato, and today we'll be discussing how to talk to evangelicals about our Catholic faith and share about a new project he's developing in Ghana. Thomas is an experienced English language instructor for 20 years. Early next year he plans on opening a pilot program for an English language immersion community. He is studying for a degree in educational Business Administration with a focus on entrepreneurship and aims bring people together through hospitality, humility, and friendship. Thomas is a husband and father to 4 children ranging in ages from 13-30.

Laura wrote a beautiful book, The Passion Suffered by the Heart of Jesus: Prayerful Reflections on the Stations of the Cross, and I couldn't put it down! Yes, I binge-read this heart-touching book because it really spoke to my brokenness. This book reminds me of how much I am loved by Jesus, and that, there is no amount of brokenness that God's love cannot transcend with the gift of Jesus on the Cross.

Dan Burke blessed our little podcast by sharing some valuable insights about the interior life. We talked about his book, Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits, and Dan generously answered the questions: How can I find more joy in my life? Is it possible to be totally and completed free from a history of abuse and trauma? How can I adjust my thinking while in desolation in order to better overcome it?

I found a treasure with nuggets of wisdom related to raising strong Catholic children and I can't wait to share it with you! My conversation with Kim Cameron-Smith about her book Discipleship Parenting: Planting the Seeds of Faith, was an eye-opener for me. Kim said that, as parents, two of our primary duties are to evangelize our children and "relationship formation so that catechesis takes hold and faith is "sticky." It's that sticky faith that forms part of their identity and the way they perceive themselves in the future." She also talks about what to do when we feel poorly prepared to evangelize our children and what to do when we're feeling overwhelmed.

The state of the world as it is today has been challenging on so many levels - particularly in the area of Catholic parenting. With the prospect of living a "normal" life appearing to be far off in the horizon, I ask Patrick pointed questions on how to better navigate parenting so that our family units stay intact. Of course, Patrick is generous in his practical and simple solutions, which make them easy to grasp and implement.  We also talked about his other specialty, Catholic evangelization where Patrick gave us a sneak-peek into a ground-breaking book he has coming up soon. I'm so grateful for Patrick and the entire Evango team.

In these turbulent times for the Church, Mary is who we need to keep us focused on Jesus. Ray Sullivan and I have a lively discussion about the state of our Church, Marian Consecration, advice for sharing the Faith, and pan dulce!  

This interview inspired me with hope in the beauty of our Catholic faith and its ability to be a light for us now and generations to come. A Church, both institutionally and within the family, can be rebuilt with the "logic of Grace" as described by Brandon, in his book, The Prodigal Church: Restoring Catholic Tradition in an Age of Deception. If you're looking for hope in the muddy waters of the Church in spiritual distress, you will love this episode.

Welcome to Day 9 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 9 - Novena to St. Ann

Welcome to Day 8 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 8 - Novena to St. Ann

Welcome to Day 7 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 7 - Novena to St. Ann

Welcome to Day 6 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/day-six-13462

Welcome to Day 5 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/day-five-13461

Welcome to Day 4 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 3 – Novena to St. Ann

Welcome to Day 3 of the Novena to St. Ann. My name Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 3 - Novena to St. Ann

Welcome to Day 2 of the Novena to St. Ann. My name Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Day 2- Novena to St. Ann

Welcome to Day 1 of the Novena to St. Ann. I'm Alexandra Kubebatu, host of The Catholic Servant Podcast. This novena was provided courtesy of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at St. Ann's Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio, and you can find it at the link below. Let us begin... Novena to St. Ann https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/day-one-13457

Are you or someone you know an adult child of divorced parents?  Divorce can cause numerous wounds to all involved.  Sometimes others try minimize the damage caused by divorce by saying things like, “Children are resilient. They'll be ok.” But the truth is, as I've learned from first-hand experience, is that divorce ALWAYS hurts. No one escapes unharmed.  In this episode, Anne DeSantis and I discuss the many shades of pain caused by divorce and what we can do to heal. Both Anne and I are adult children of divorced parents. I share some of the many ways divorce had affected me in my adult life and in my married life.  

[LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE WITH HEADPHONES. THE CONTENT IS INTENDED FOR ADULTS. USE DISCRETION AROUND CHILDREN.]  Steve Pokorny is one of my most candid guests on the podcast thus far.  In both Catholic and non-Catholic circles, there are very few people with the passion and insights into how to unchain and heal from the grips of porn more than Steve.  He has the courage of a knight battling against the darkness, with Christ at his side, to help those in the grips of porn addiction.  In this interview, Steve shares his personal testimony as he fought through childhood wounds and events that led him into bouts of despair and self-loathing, and how, with the grace of God, finally overcame porn addiction.  He also shares tips on how we can protect ourselves and our children from this silent evil.  Steve holds an MA in theology and a specialization in catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville, as well as an MTS from the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies in Washington D.C. Steve is a Certified Life Coach from the Life Coach Training Institute. Author of "Redeemed Vision: Setting the Blind Freed from the Pornified Culture," Steve also is an internationally-known speaker, speaking with a wide variety audiences on many topics. He is married and lives with his family in San Antonio, Texas.

Alan Ames is "a visionary of our times gifted with the gifts of the Holy Spirit."  In this interview, I was personally touched by the special message from our Lord that Alan wanted to share with our listeners.  Alan has had physical encounters with our Lord, Jesus Christ, and our Blessed Mother Mary.  His gift of healing has been documented worldwide.  I also share about the physical and spiritual healing I received after attending one of Alan's healing services.  Alan is also an author of countless books that have changed the lives of both believers and unbelievers alike. Alan shared his conversion story plus I dare to ask him...  What do Jesus and Mary look like? Describe briefly how the book "Through The Eyes Of Jesus" came about and if it's true that it has been translated in the 20 different languages? Of all your experiences over the past 24 years, which one had the most profound effect on you?   Can you tell us about the new book that just came out "All That I Am," why you wrote it, and how it's affecting people?  Why is confession so important and what has the Lord told you about this sacrament?  What would the Lord say to those who are really struggling in life right now and are really going through a very difficult time?

Father Nathan Cromly is a soul on fire to help raise up Christians to lead their families, their Church, and their world and, as he said in this episode, "fight the good fight, to sharpen their swords and swing them because at this moment in time, souls are going to their peril because there is a lack of leaders willing to fight for them." Father Nathan is an informative and engaging speaker, writer, retreat leader, explorer, innovator, educator, and fire-starter for the Lord. He's appeared multiple times on Catholic Radio and EWTN's Life on the Rock, Father Mitch Live, and Women of Grace, and co-produced documentaries.  Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, he has joyfully served as a Catholic priest of the Brothers of Saint John for 12 years, and currently ministers in Denver, Colorado. Father Nathan's spiritual direction, teaching, and dynamic witness has touched the lives of tens of thousands of children, teenagers, married couples, business professionals, and families. Father Nathan's ministry has flourished by God's grace. He began Eagle Eye Ministries in 2003; it is now home to six forms of outreach to teens and young adults. In 2015, he opened the Saint John Institute (SJI) —a unique program in which young adults earn an accredited Masters degree while receiving spiritual formation from the Brothers of Saint John.  In the Spring of 2018, SJI celebrated its first graduating class, sending its graduates to work for the Lord in the for-profit world.  Inspiring and equipping great talent for the Lord's harvest, Eagle Eye Ministries and the Saint John Institute serve to raise up the spirit of the new evangelization in young people and send missionary entrepreneurs into the Church. This ministry, carried by his passionate concern for forming and sending prayerful Catholic leaders into the world, has blossomed into the Faith and Leadership Consortium.  Through formation and fellowship and prayer, leaders in business and in culture can find the help they need to dare great things for Christ.  Above all else, Father Nathan is a Catholic priest. He has dedicated his priesthood to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and is humbled to serve Christ's people so long as God gives him the opportunity.  How to reach Father Nathan: Website:  Eagle Eye Ministries  https://www.eagleeyeministries.org Website:  Saint John Institute  https://www.saintjohninstitute.org/ Email:  info@eagleeyeministries.org Phone:  (303) 876-7695 ext. 1

Jesse Romero wrote an amazing book called The Devil in the City of Angels, and in this interview, he brings to light some of the overt workings of the evil one.  His book chronicles his experiences with the diabolical, gives insights into the ways the enemy gains entry into souls, and practical advice to help protect ourselves and our families from evil.  This book is not for the faint-of-heart.  It's intense, enlightening, and terrifying at the same time!   Jesse holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, CA and he has a Masters Degree in Catholic Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. As the proud parents of Paul, Annmarie and Joshua, Jesse and his wife Anita have been happily married since 1983.  After rediscovering his Catholic roots, Jesse studied and prayed his way back to a fervent on–going practice of the Catholic Faith. Through his vast experiences with non–Catholics and fallen–away Catholics alike, Jesse has become proficient on how to “speak the truth in charity” (Ephesians 4:15) and is very effective at bringing them into the fullness of truth found only in the Catholic Church.  Jesse is available to speak to your group or conference in English or Spanish about Catholic Evangelization, Topical Bible Studies, Apologetics, Marriage & Family, Spiritual Warfare, Men's topics, Teen topics and Culture War issues that affect Catholics.  If you would like to book him for your conference or event, check out the calendar and get in touch with him.  How to reach Jesse: Website: https://jesseromero.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OnFireEvangelization Radio Show: https://virginmostpowerfulradio.org/ Email: contact@jesseromero.com Buy The Devil in the City of Angels book by Jesse Romero here: https://amzn.to/2oK93eV *This episode includes affiliate links that help support The Catholic Servant Podcast apostolate.

Diane Carr has the unique gift of teaching others how to communicate in a way that leads souls to Christ.  She shares valuable insights for all evangelists who share their testimonies to honor and glorify God for the New Evangelization.  Diane shares some of her experiences and struggles sharing her faith story through public speaking and how she overcame them. Diane is an Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology. She holds an M.A. in Theology and is the Coordinator of the Prayerfully Speaking Initiative of the Institute for Christian Spirituality. A popular speaker, Diane gives parish missions, retreats, workshops and lectures on topics in spirituality and evangelization. She trains seminarians, deacons, permanent deacon candidates, religious and laity on how to prayerfully speak about faith for the new evangelization. How to reach Diane: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/dianecarrfan/

Anna Nuzzo shares her inspiring story of how, after consecrating herself to Jesus through Mary with Father Michael Gaitley's book 33 Days to Morning Glory , our Blessed Mother led her to use her angelic voice and musical prowess to reach souls all around the world.   Anna is an acclaimed Int'l Catholic Recording Artist, Singer and Songwriter widely known for her consoling music and beautiful prayer songs. Since her Marian Consecration in 2012, she has felt called to write and spread songs of prayer and hope, reminding others of God's unending love and mercy. Anna has been blessed to sing around the world, including the Holy Land, Italy, the Vatican, Medjugorje, Trinidad, Canada, Carnegie Hall and across the USA. She is a TV Host for Shalom World TV and also leads Int'l Pilgrimages. She has been featured on many radio, web and TV interviews, including EWTN, Relevant Radio and Shalom World. She resides in Kenosha, WI with her husband and two sons. She has 5 albums available.  In this episode, you'll get to listen to three of Anna's breath-taking songs PLUS their backstories: Falling On My Knees (skip to 24:42 to listen) The Face That I Seek (skip to 33:55 to listen)  Marian Consecration Song (skip to 42:36 to listen) How to reach Anna: Website: AnnaNuzzo.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/annanuzzo78 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.curinuzzo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna.nuzzo/ Resources: Anna Nuzzo Upcoming Events http://www.annanuzzo.com/events More About Jeannie Ewing https://jeannieewing.com/ Buy 33 Days to Morning Glory book by Father Michael Gaitley here. https://amzn.to/2n8nicL Video about the Holy Veil of Manopello https://youtu.be/4qCNO1JzV_M *This episode includes affiliate links that help support The Catholic Servant Podcast apostolate.   https://youtu.be/opnyKbUSNDQ Divine Mercy by Anna Nuzzo https://youtu.be/_cdngHHzsDk Ave Maria by Anna Nuzzo

Deacon Tim Kennedy gives us incredible insights into the transformative power of going on a Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land.  He shares details of how his first pilgrimage experience profoundly shaped his life, permanently impacting his soul, heart, and mind.  Deacon Tim also gives us profound encouragement for those of us struggling with our faith and family circumstances. Tim Kennedy was born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Both he and his brother, Terry, were raised in a close-knit, Catholic household, one where the principles of faith, hard- work, and determination were modeled by their loving parents, aunts and uncles, and others closest to them. Tim graduated high school in 1981 and became a licensed paramedic in 1983. He joined the police force in 1984, where he worked first as a police officer, anti-crime officer, detective, and later as Chief of Police (City of New York HHC Police) before his retirement after 28 years of public service. Animal welfare has always been a concern for Tim, resulting in a five- year assignment with the Humane Police of New Jersey. Tim felt a calling to a vocation in ministry growing persistently within him from a young age. After prayerful reflection and input from his wife and his spiritual director, Tim felt the call was too great to ignore. His successful completion of the five- year formation program for Deacon resulted in his ordination on a glorious Saturday in May 2011. Deacon Tim currently serves as a Catholic Deacon in the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey and the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, New Jersey, and still works as a licensed paramedic. Deacon Tim and Angie are the founders/owners of Faith and Fun Travel and Tours, LLC, a travel ministry that specializes in Catholic Pilgrimage Travel and group or personal travel tours that are tailored to the individual's needs. How to reach Deacon Tim: Website: https://www.faithandfuntours.com/ Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/dcntim Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FaithandFunTravel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandfuntravel/ Faith and Fun Travel Specials! January 21-29 Travel to the Holy Land for Deacons and Wives March 15-25 Travel to the Holy Land and Super Specials on Cruises Sept 25 - Oct 8 Lands of the Bible Cruise with Father Dwight Longenecker  2020 Christmas on the Danube and great deals on Celebrity: Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line  

Transcript: This past weekend I spoke on the topic of attaining the Lord's Peace at the Catholic Women's Conference organized by the Pilgrim Center of Hope in San Antonio.  It was such a beautiful experience and I met many women who shared their struggles with interior peace due to many difficult personal and family circumstances.  They were very loving and faithful women who needed a little reminder that their suffering is not in vain.  Suffering can bear much fruit with our every effort to look beyond our circumstances and gaze into the eyes of Jesus on the Cross.  At the conference, I also shared a number of resources that anyone can use to help them learn more about what it takes to receive the gift of the Lord's Peace.  Like I mentioned in episode 39, we can't make Peace happen.  God has to bestow it upon us if we prepare our souls with genuine love for the Lord. There are so many resources to learn more about acquiring Peace, but after doing extensive research on the topic, here are my top 5, but keep in mind our Holy Bible is above everything so I'm not adding it to the list and chances are, you already have one: Searching for and Maintaining Peace - book by Father Jacques Philippe -Buy it here -  https://amzn.to/2mzrxgA Lift up Your Heart: Guide to Spiritual Peace - book by Fulton J. Sheen -  Buy it here - https://amzn.to/2kWtRxQ Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence – book by Father J.P. De Caussaude - Buy it here - https://amzn.to/2l1uYMU The QA Guide to Mental Prayer – book by Connie Rossini - Buy it here - https://amzn.to/2n1PTjw How to Pray Like Mary – book by Sonja Corbitt - Buy it here -https://amzn.to/2mzunlK Let's close this episode with a prayer… Glory be to the Father… You'll find the transcript to this episode at TheCatholicServant.com/peace-resources and please share it with someone who may need today's message.  You'll also find links to the books mentioned if you wish to purchase one.  These are affiliate links so if you buy one of these invaluable resources for your spiritual growth, you'll be supporting this family apostolate, The Catholic Servant Podcast.  And please continue to send me your prayer requests to Alexandra@TheCatholicServant.com so we can lift you up in prayer during our next family Rosary. May you have a blessed and prayerful week.  

Transcript: Peace…it's a funny thing how this lovely fruit of the Holy Spirit seems so close yet so far at times.  It seems just out of our grasp most days and right when we think it's within our reach, it slips through our fingers.  It appears that the harder we try the further we are from the most highly coveted gift - the Lord's Peace.  After all, that's why we stressed about educating ourselves as young adults and finding the highest paying job we could get without experience.  That's why we endured a job we hated for so many years so we could move up the ladder of success and finally be at Peace.  That's why we married him – to share our misery with someone and find healing and finally be at Peace.  Or we married him so we could raise the family we only dreamed of and take trips and make memories and finally be at Peace.  Once we were married, we worked ourselves to death inside or outside the home to make sure our family had everything they needed and finally be at Peace.  We volunteer at our parishes, tithe at Mass, give to the homeless to alleviate the gnawing dis-ease in our hearts and satisfy our desire to give-back to finally be at Peace.  But somehow, Peace seems to escape us.  There's always a loved one who makes that wrong choices, a job that gives us no security, one health condition after another, and there's always something breaking down at home, or a car that needs repair.  There's never enough money, never enough patience, never enough Peace! Please keep in mind that, when I speak about being anxious or sad, I'm not talking about clinical depression and anxiety.  When I encourage you to have peace in all circumstances, I'm not asking that we be content with extreme cases of abuse or catastrophic events.  I'm referring to the everyday life situations we find ourselves in as friends, moms, daughters, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers. How do we find the Lord's Peace?  We know prayer is the answer.  It's absolutely the answer but often a short-lived answer that lasts up until we lose our wallet, a family member's in an accident, we get rejected by someone we love, or we get laid-off.  Then no amount of prayer can settle the dis-ease in our hearts.  Our prayers turn into pleading for relief from the pain and suffering.  “Dear Lord, please take this cup from me!” How many times do we get trapped in the if-only's.  If only I earned more money, I wouldn't have to work so much.  If only I could afford a housekeeper or a cook, I could spend more time with the kids, grandkids, and my husband.  If only I had more time, I'd spend more time in prayer.  If only that difficult person saw things from my point-of-view, we'd get along better.  Instead of embracing the Will of God, the world tells us that only WE can decide what's best for us.  That somehow, we, with our little minds and limited foresight can decide what brings us to the ultimate peace and happiness.  It's in our human nature to want to design our life and fill it with worldly things only to find that we're chasing the wind and building houses out of sand. In any case, the fallacy of “balance” stems from our belief that Peace can be acquired from something outside ourselves.  The world tells us that balance means taking time to indulge ourselves in a massage, time alone to read a good book, treat ourselves to something we love, or spend more time with the kids.  These things are definitely good and necessary, but they are not the answer to attaining balance and ultimately, the Lord's Peace. We can't make Peace happen.  Peace is a gift from the Prince of Peace himself, our Lord Jesus Christ.  All we can DO is prepare our interior dispositions to receive this beautiful grace.  We are made for God.   My sisters-in-Christ, the core of every evil we will ever face starts in the same place for all of us – our tireless and relentless thoughts.  The enemy starts with the same weapon – placing doubt in our hearts of God's love and good Will for us.  When we lose our Peace, it is a sign that our Faith is being attacked. In the book, Searching For and Maintaining Peace, by Fr. Jacques Phillipe, he says that only by acquiring the Lord's peace of heart and mind is God able to perform good works.  He illustrates it this way.  “Consider the surface of the lake, above which the sun is shining.  If the surface of the lake is peaceful and tranquil, the sun will be reflected in the lake; and the more peaceful the lake, the more perfectly will it be reflected.  If, on the contrary, the surface of the lake is agitated, undulating, then the image of the sun cannot be reflected in it.” Does this mean God asks us to do nothing to change our situation? Does this mean we should take on a passive role and simply not take responsibility for our lives? Fr. Jacques Phillipe says that we should take action and do everything to resolve the conflicts in our lives, BUT only with the gentle and peaceful disposition of the Holy Spirit.  Not with discouragement, dis-ease, agitation, or excessive rushing. Does this mean we need to become self-centered, insensitive, or indifferent to our own needs or the needs of others? On the contrary, having true peace and total dependence on God frees us to love and be of greater service to others.  This was one of Saint Teresa of Calcutta's secret of life-long service. So we've come to the questions.  What is the necessary disposition of heart in order to attain the Lord's peace? If peace is not inaction and laziness, then what must I DO? How do we get there? My husband and I were late bloomers.  We met in our mid-thirties, got married, had our first child when I was 36 and the other 3 in our 40's.  Having lived the single life for so long, I had a lot of time to think about the kind of man I wanted to marry, the house I wanted, the car I wanted, the trips I wanted to take, the number of children I wanted to have naturally with no anesthesia, the kind of stay-at-home mom I wanted to be, you name it, I visualized it.  Of course, because I spent my younger years absorbing what the world teaches…you can be what you want to be, you can have what you want to have, and no one knows what makes you happy better than you.  I clearly remember asking God to send me a man with a strong Catholic faith and prayer life.  That was the most important thing to me.  Having been raised in a dysfunctional home with an absent father, I knew in my heart that my path to healing had to come from God and I wanted a man who would lead our family to Jesus through prayer.  But I think God looked at my list of things I wanted in life and laughed.  He was like nope, nope, nope, nope, strong Catholic man – ok, nope, and nope.  One thing I've learned is that when God says “yes” to something, He gives it abundantly.  He blessed me with a man who has 4 uncles who are Catholic priests and a sister whose a nun.  My husband makes it a point that we pray as a family daily and a weekly family Rosary.  When we met I was whoa, Lord, I'm not that Catholic yet but I'm so grateful.  I will honor and cherish this man for the rest of my life.  But nothing else on my little list came to fruition and it drove me crazy.  The world says I deserve what I want so why don't I have it?  As a real go-getter, I was all for going after what you want and working relentlessly to get it.  To ask God what He wanted wasn't even an option.  My brothers and sisters, one of the biggest sources of pain we experience is learning to let-go of our ideas of what life should be and embrace what God knows is best for us.  Not because He doesn't want us to experience the beauty of His Creation in this life, but because he wants us to experience the beauty of Heaven in the life hereafter.  True love, true beauty, true Peace. Sometimes we overthink and worry so much that we remove ourselves from the only place we're ever going to find Peace – the dwelling place of the Lord called “the present moment.” Father J.P. de Cassaude wrote in his book Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence that, “The present moment is the manifestation of the Name of God and the coming of His Kingdom.  The present moment is always the ambassador who declares the order of God.  The heart always pronounces its fiat. The soul pours itself forth by all these means into its center and goal; it never stops, it travels by all winds; all routes and methods advance it equally on its journey to the high sea of the Infinite.  Everything is a means and an instrument of holiness; everything without any exception.  The ‘one thing necessary' is always to be found by the soul in the present moment.  There is no need to choose between prayer and silence, privacy or conversation, reading or writing, reflection or the abandonment of thought, the frequentation or avoidance of spiritual people, abundance or famine, illness or health, life or death; the ‘one-thing necessary' is what each moment produces by God's design.  In this consists the stripping, the self-abnegation, the renunciation of the creature in order to be nothing by or for oneself, in order to remain as regards everything in God's order at His pleasure, finding one's only contentment in bearing the present moment, as if there were nothing else in the world to expect.” Here are 4 ways we can prepare our hearts to receive the gift of Peace… 1 - Bring to light the subtle ways the enemy agitates you by journaling all your worries and fears in a notebook then turning them into a prayer of abandonment to Divine Providence. I find journaling to be a tremendous tool for healing and spiritual growth and all you need is a 50 cent spiral notebook and a pen.  This is what I did to help me heal from a horrifying event that caused me serious spiritual, mental and emotional trauma.  Back in 2010, my husband and I were living in a Mexican border town, when 3 armed me home invaded us.  I had lost my peace for a very long time but journaling helped me return my heart to God and gain a little bit of the Lord's peace, that of which I had never known before the incident.  Father Jacques Phillipe says that God doesn't expect us to be perfectly peaceful in times of turmoil.  Our efforts to trust Him more and more each time will be rewarded with the grace of His Peace.  It is not necessary to resolve every problem, what's necessary is that we open our hearts bit by bit to trust Him more and more and remain still. Let us ask the Lord for His peace and increased trust in God because only this way can we make right decisions and see things clearly.  St Ignatius of Loyola says that in the spiritual life, there are moments of peace and consolation and there are moments of struggle and desolation.  We won't always feel the Lord near us but it's small acts of Faith, in spite of how we feel, that help us earn the grace of Peace.   2 - Establish a daily practice of mental prayer. Saint Teresa of Ávila says: “Mental prayer, in my opinion, is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us.” Connie Rossini, author of The QA Guide to Mental Prayer, says that, “Teresa sees two aspects to mental prayer: sharing with a friend (remembering that this Friend is far above you, but nevertheless calls you into an intimate relationship with himself); and time set aside specifically to be alone with God. The word mental signifies that this prayer comes from your own mind, rather than being written down by some-one else, as in vocal prayer. It is usually a silent prayer,but does not always have to be. When you spend time with a friend, you do not usually recite to him or her someone else's words about friendship. When you spend time with a spouse, you don't usually read Shakespeare's sonnets to that person. Instead, you speak from the heart. You know you can share your deepest self with your companion, because you love one another and will not reject each other. The time you spend together draws you even closer.”   3 - Embrace little acts of mortification to slowly detach yourself from your own Will. Father John Bartunek says in an article on SpiritualDirection.com that, “The root word for “mortification” comes from the Latin, mors and mortis, and it translates as “death.” In the spiritual life, therefore, mortification refers to voluntary actions by which we gradually “put to death” all of our vices, sinful habits, and the self-centered tendencies that lurk beneath them. Spiritual writers use terms like abnegation, sacrifice, self-sacrifice, and self-denial to refer to the same thing. CCC #2015 says, “The way of perfection passes by way of the Cross. There is no holiness without renunciation and spiritual battle. Spiritual progress entails the ascesis and mortification that gradually lead to living in the peace and joy of the Beatitudes: He who climbs never stops going from beginning to beginning, through beginnings that have no end. He never stops desiring what he already knows.” St. John of the Cross says that we must aim to have perfect detachment from created things in order to be perfectly attached to God and go to Heaven.  In heaven, souls have perfect detachment, where as in hell, we have constant attachments… no exceptions, no middle ground.  4 - Practice self-abandonment to God's Will through conscious acts of Faith. CCC #305 Jesus asks for childlike abandonment to the providence of our heavenly Father who takes care of his children's smallest needs: "Therefore do not be anxious, saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?". . . Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well." In Father JP de Caussade's book, Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence, he says, “The will of God gives to all things a supernatural and divine value for the soul submitting to it. The duties it imposes, and those it contains, with all the matters over which it is diffused, become holy and perfect, because, being unlimited in power, everything it touches shares its divine character. But in order not to stray either to the right or to the left the soul should only attend to those inspirations which it believes it has received from God, by the fact that these inspirations do not withdraw it from the duties of its state. Those duties are the most clear manifestation of the will of God, and nothing should take their place; in them there is nothing to fear, nothing to exclude, nor anything to be chosen. The time occupied in the fulfilment of these duties is very precious and very salutary for the soul by the indubitable fact that it is spent in accomplishing this holy will. The entire virtue of all that is called holy is in its approximation to this order established by God; therefore nothing should be rejected, nothing sought after, but everything accepted that is ordained and nothing attempted contrary to the will of God.” This is very good news but what does this mean? It means that as long we strive to fulfill our duties according to our state in life, we are living in accordance to the Will of God.  This is self-abandonment to the Will of God.  It is simple.  We as humans, complicate things by interjecting our own wills and ideas of what we think life should be.  Living in the present moment and devoting every little and seemingly insignificant action to glorify God is all that's needed to abandon ourselves to Divine Providence.  This sanctifies everything we do if we make our desire to do God's Will first in our lives.  Therefore, mopping the floor, if done for the glory of God, is just as sanctifying as going overseas as a missionary.  Cooking your family meals or playing with your children is just as sanctifying as serving the poor in a half-way house.  St. Therese of Lisieux, who wanted more than anything to work as a missionary, never had the opportunity to do so, but her laying in bed, suffering for the love of Christ, writing Story of a Soul, and devoting her days and nights to prayer, sanctified her earthly life which evidently lead her Heaven.  She says, “I understood that all we accomplish, however brilliant, is worth nothing without love."  And Saint Therese revealed the secret to attaining the Lord's Peace in this life when she said, “Jesus has chosen to show me the only way which leads to the Divine Furnace of love; it is the way of childlike self-surrender, the way of a child who sleeps, afraid of nothing, in his father's arms." My brothers and sisters in Christ, let us take comfort in John 16:33 “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” Live in the present moment. “Do not be anxious about tomorrow.” Trust in God with all your heart.  Don't be tormented, God will give you what you need at the right time.  Let's pray together as the Lord taught us… In the name of the Father… Our Father, who art in Heaven… You'll find the transcript to this episode at TheCatholicServant.com/peace and please share it with someone who may need today's message.  And, also continue to send me your prayer requests to Alexandra@TheCatholicServant.com so we can lift you up in prayer during our next family Rosary. May you have a blessed and prayerful week.

Kevin Stephenson is currently in the Deaconate program for the Catholic Diocese of Tulsa. He currently serves as a full-time Board Certified Staff Hospital (acute care) Chaplain for Ascension/Saint John Health System. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor for the State of Oklahoma.  He holds a Masters of Divinity and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oral Roberts University. Kevin is married to his wife, Monica, and is a father of six children and eight grandchildren.  In this episode, Kevin shares how he found healing in the process of converting to Catholicism.  As a Catholic counselor, he speaks about several spiritual tools we have available to us as Catholics that can help us heal childhood wounds and overcome generational spirits that may be haunting our families. How to reach Kevin: Website:  https://associationofcatholiccounselors.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romancatholiccounseling Email:  catholicevangelism1@gmail.com Phone:  (918) 406-6682 Resources:  Spiritual Approaches to Healing Addiction Book Buy it here - https://amzn.to/2muimy4 Spiritual Approaches to Healing Addiction Workbook Buy it here - https://amzn.to/2lxBdrN True Stories from the Dance Floor: The things we learn when dancing with others Buy it here - https://amzn.to/2mrRz5v Journey Home Article - Kevin's Conversion Story https://chnetwork.org/story/charismatic-comes-home-conversion-story-kevin-stephenson/?fbclid=IwAR34APu7qZy9c3tkgVBjYzFtlfU55v4egnj3tzk1Zg_LqVUDmJVaoVx-TTY https://youtu.be/6116lmB_8Ok Kevin's Conversion Story on The Journey Home with Marcus Grodi

Sonja Corbitt is a vital Catholic voice - a best-selling author, speaker, and broadcaster  - who produces high-impact, uplifting multimedia Bible studies. A Carolina native who was raised as a Southern Baptist, Corbitt converted to Catholicism and served as director of religious education at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Gallatin, Tennessee, and as executive director of Risen Radio in Lebanon, Tennessee. Sonja is the riveting weekly host of the Bible Study Evangelista Show on CatholicTV and radio. She is a regular guest on EWTN; writes for The Great Adventure Bible Study Blog; Catholic Digest; Catechist Magazine; and Magnificat magazine; and speaks around the world. Sonja is in formation as a Third Order Carmelite, a columnist at The Great Adventure Bible Study blog, a regular contributor to Magnificat, and a best-selling author who also wrote for the Gallatin News Examiner and Oremus, the Westminster Cathedral magazine. She lives in Tennessee with her husband, Bob, with whom she home schools two sons. In this episode, Sonja talks about her latest book, How to Pray Like Mary, and how Mary led her to write this beautifully insightful book, soaked in Scripture and other Catholic documents.  She gives us a prayer method called LOVE the Word, a modern-take of Lectio Divina, that models Mary's way of praying.  Sonja also gives intimate details about how her conversion journey, while holding Mary's hand, has helped her overcome deep-seated wounds and impulses while lighting the fire of evangelization in her heart. How to reach Sonja: Website:  https://www.biblestudyevangelista.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/biblestudyevangelista/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sonjacorbitt Purchase How To Pray Like Mary book: https://www.biblestudyevangelista.com/shop/signed-pray-like-mary-book/ Podcast The Bible Study Evangelista:  http://breadboxmedia.com/sonja-corbitt/