Podcast appearances and mentions of haley stewart

This week we talk to Catholic author and Word on Fire Votive editor, Haley Stewart, about what makes stories good (for children and adults), why good stories matter, and how they shape us. We also put together a fantastic summer reading list that is not AI generated!Haley Stewart is the author of seven books: three books for adults, a series of books for children (the Sister Seraphina Mysteries), and most recently, The Catholic Kids C. ookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food. She also hosts the Votive podcast, where she explores the world of writing for children, and writes here on Substack. A mother of four, she lives with her children in Tallahassee, Florida. The Catholic Kids Cookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food by Haley Stewart and Clare SheafThe Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese: A Sister Seraphina Mystery by Haley StewartStrange Sound by the Sea: A Sister Seraphina Mystery by Haley StewartThe Curious Christmas Tale: A Sister Seraphina Mystery by Haley StewartBooks by Tommy dePaolaBooks by Jan BrettThe Ox Cart Man by Donald HallBarbara CooneyDemiLittle House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls WilderLord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter by J.K. RowlingThe Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary SchmidtThe Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel NaveriEverything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Naveri“On Fairy Stories” by J.R.R. TolkienThe Way Things Work by David MacaulayPast Watchful Dragons R. J. ShefflerThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shafer and Annie BarrowsJane Austen novelsBrideshead Revisited by Evelyn WaughRiver of Darkness by Buddy LevyAmerican Legend: The Real Life Adventures of David Crockett by Buddy LevyTom Lake by Ann PatchettCharis and the World of Wonders by Marly YoumansJayber Crow by Wendell BerryThe 4 Hour Work Week by Tim FerrisPiranesi by Susanna ClarkSupport sane Catholic conversation on the Internet by becoming a subscriber today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visitationsessions.substack.com/subscribe

Why do children need real heroes, clear villains, and fairy tales that tell the truth?Author Haley Stewart joins Into the Truth to explore how stories shape children's imagination, prepare them for the Gospel, and why today's Disney falls short. From Tolkien and Jane Austen to Harry Potter and the Brothers Grimm, this is a call to reclaim storytelling that forms virtue and reveals eternal truths.✏️ Haley's Substack: https://haleystewart.substack.com/

Haley interviews Elizabeth Nava, a school librarian in Dallas, TX, advocate for Catholic education, and mom of two voracious young readers. In this episode they discuss cultivating the reading life of young people, hacks for getting the most out of our public libraries, what kind of books to offer children, and what trends Elizabeth sees in children's literature today. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews Millie Florence, author of the brand new middle grade fantasy novel Beyond Mulberry Glen. Millie lives in Illinois and published her first book at age thirteen! In this episode we're discussing her new title, the education and environment that prepared her for becoming such a young author, and the call to write books that lead young readers to hope. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews Katie Wray Schon, an author, illustrator, and mother of three living in Texas. In this episode they discuss Katie's artistic journey, the life and work of Pauline Baynes, the wonderful titles Pauline famously illustrated including The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, and the picture book biography of Pauline titled Painting Wonder that Katie is publishing with Waxwing Books. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews Rose John Sheffler, the author of Past Watchful Dragons, a brand new book of fairy tales releasing from Word on Fire Votive on March 31st. Rose is a Catholic writer living in Kentucky with her philosopher husband and three children. In this episode they discuss the draw of fairy tales and how a world of fantasy helps us to see through the veil of familiarity that can hold us back from seeing the truth and experiencing God's world with awe and wonder. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews Katy Carl, the Editor of Word on Fire Luminor, a new literary imprint. Katy is also the author of multiple books including As Earth Without Water, the editor emeritus of Dappled Things magazine, and writer in residence at the University of St. Thomas--Houston. This episode discusses the part that literature plays in helping our children navigate the waters of life and what attitude we should have toward helping them to swim. It also explores communication, the joy and value of encountering books that we love again and again, and the kind of humility we should bring to the table as readers and as parents. You can find more about Word on Fire Luminor, the new imprint led by Katy Carl at www.wordonfire.org/luminor including information about entering the short story contest. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews Thomas Salerno, an educator, author, freelance essayist, and podcaster from Long Island, New York. With a bachelor's degree in anthropology and background in the fossil labs of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, he turned to writing during the pandemic in 2020. This episode discusses Thomas's debut children's book The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones which just released from Word on Fire Votive and explores the importance of teaching children to integrate faith and science and helping them to develop friendships with the saints. You can find Thomas Salerno's new book The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones available for order from the Word on Fire Bookstore. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews A.M. Juster, poet, translator, and author. For many years he lived a double life as an undercover poet while working in senior roles in the federal government and biotech industry. His work has appeared in Poetry, The Paris Review, and The Hudson Review. And next fall W.W. Norton will release his translation of Petrarch's Canzoniere. This episode discusses Juster's surprising trajectory into poetry, his first children's book Girlatee, and how to give children a love for the beauty of language. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews Chris Lewis, a Catholic illustrator and owner of BARITUS, a Catholic illustration studio with a huge Instagram following. Chris's work honors the rich artistic legacy of the Catholic Church and has a unique modern style that resonates with the faithful today. In this episode, Chris shares about his conversion to Catholicism, his artistic vision, the beauty of creating images of the saints, and the depth and richness of our Catholic faith. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Merry Christmas! Today, I'm re-airing a favorite episode featuring my friend Haley Stewart. Christmastide is a season of festivity—carols, parties, decorations, and food. But do we understand the real meaning of festivity and its divine origins? In this conversation, Haley offers us a Christian understanding of festivity that begins and ends with who God is and what He's done. Show Notes: Mouse Nuns series by Haley Stewart and Elizabeth Wallin:  The Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese   The Curious Christmas Trail  Strange Sound by the Sea  ”The Sham Practice of Christmas” by Haley Stewart  Advent Resources from the Strong Women podcast:  In Tune with the World, a Theory of Festivity by Joseph Pieper  A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens  The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander  Advent Hymns: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, O Come Divine Messiah, People, Look East, Handel's Messiah  The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson  Silas Marner by George Eliot  Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson  Works of Mercy by Sally Thomas  The Church today is often seen as irrelevant. But this couldn't be further from the truth. At the Colson Center, we believe the Church is God's gift to the world, called to be present and active in this cultural moment without being taken captive by it. In other words, the Church is meant to “move the world,” not move with the world. That's why we equip believers with a Christian worldview through our media, training programs, and events—because a Church that “moves the world” starts with one faithful Christian. We need your help to continue strengthening the Church in 2025. Thanks to a generous matching donation, every gift between now and December 31 will be DOUBLED until we meet the full match. Help us strengthen the Church to move the world in 2025. Make a gift with double the impact at colsoncenter.org/swdecember.  The Strong Women podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/

Haley interviews Dr. Sarah Jane Murray, an award-winning Professor of Great Texts & Creative Writing at Baylor University, an EMMY®-nominated filmmaker, and the translator (with Dr. Matthieu Boyd) of the medieval French Moralized Ovid. With a background in medieval texts, Dr. Murray is interested in all kinds of storytelling: books, films, and even virtual reality. In today's episode Haley and Dr. Murray discuss what makes stories meaningful, how they affect us on a neurological level, and what concerns we should have about what stories are consumed by young people. They also explore the future of storytelling, preserving the Great Books, and whether we should view new technologies with fear or embrace them with open arms.   

On this podcast episode Katie and Haley discuss her two new books, focusing in particular on the Catholic Imagination (what exactly is that?), the sacramental reality of the world, and how reading a good story can change your life. We also dive a little bit into some of the more unfortunate online discussions re. women that have been circulating lately and how limiting they are. Instead of boxing ourselves into narrow images of womanhood and motherhood, Haley and Katie discuss the ways we can open our minds and hearts to the many beautiful ways of being a woman in the world. Highly encourage you to check out Haley's books (they would make the perfect Christmas present!) and follow along with her work. Thanks again to Haley for coming on the podcast! ----- Instagram, X, and Substack. You can purchase: Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know from Amazon, Word on Fire, or wherever you buy books. The Catholic Kids' Cookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food from Amazon, Word on Fire, or wherever you buy books. ---- www.bornofwonder.com  www.mediamarqcreative.com Born of Wonder Substack 

Haley interviews John Hendrix, a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He is the Kenneth E. Hudson Professor of Art and Chair of the MFA in Illustration and Visual Culture program at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. His books include The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler, Drawing Is Magic, and The Mythmakers, a new graphic novel about the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. In this episode Haley and John discuss the great value of having companions on the way in both the creative and the spiritual life, how the Gospel as the true myth, and ways to encourage reluctant readers with highly illustrated books like graphic novels. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews Dr. Julia Meszaros about British spiritual writer Caryll Houselander's legacy and contribution to children's literature. Dr. Meszaros is a theologian and the co-editor of CUA's Catholic Women Writers series which recently republished Houselander's novel The Dry Wood. In this episode they discuss Houselander's incredible body of work, her Catholic mysticism, her eccentricity, and her stories for children including The Shepherd's Coat.  Learn more about The Shepherd's Coat and the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.      

Haley interviews Word on Fire designer and photographer Clare Sheaf about an exciting new project: The Catholic Kids' Cookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food. In this episode they discuss how to let the beauty of the liturgical year shape children's hearts and minds, the importance of participating in holy seasons and special days in the domestic Church, and ideas for observing Advent. Learn more about The Catholic Kids' Cookbook and the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews Dr. LuElla D'Amico, an Associate Professor of English at the University of the Incarnate Word. They discuss the concept of childhood in North American literature, specifically girlhood, and how classic stories of girlhood help form the imagination for good relationships with the opposite sex. The conversation explores a variety of characters that demonstrate healthy femininity and masculinity in Anne of Green Gables and Little Women as well as contemporary titles that may become classics.  Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley interviews celebrated author Gary D. Schmidt, the winner of multiple Newbery Honor awards and a National Book Award finalist, about his middle grade novel, The Labors of Hercules Beal. They discuss how great stories can equip the young reader with courage and hope and explore the value of the classical myths and medieval literature. They also talk about Gary's approach to writing for children and crafting books that respect the child reader. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Haley Stewart joins in to discuss her new book, “Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Haley Stewart joins in to discuss her new book, “Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Old Books with Grace is baaaaack for a fifth season! Grace welcomes Haley Stewart for the first episode of this season, on women novelists of the Catholic imagination--including Rumer Godden, Sigrid Undset, and Toni Morrison. If you're like Grace, get ready to dramatically expand your fiction TBR list. Haley Stewart is the Editor of Word on Fire Votive and the host of The Votive Podcast. She is the award-winning author of The Grace of Enough, Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life, and The Sister Seraphina Mysteries. She edited a collection of essays on Catholic women novelists titled Women of the Catholic Imagination. Haley lives in Florida with her four children and never has enough bookshelves. Don't forget to acquire a copy of Grace's book, freshly out in paperback: Jesus through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ through the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages (Zondervan Reflective).

Haley interviews John Herreid, a graphic designer and illustrator. They discuss the rise of images generated by artificial intelligence, what we lose as artists and human beings with AI, and what simple things we can do in our families to push back and cultivate an appreciation for human-made art. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

In this episode Haley interviews Sarah Mackenzie, homeschooling mom of many, founder of Read Aloud Revival, and author of several books including A Little More Beautiful and Because Barbara. They discuss the elements of a wonderful picture book, their favorite books to read aloud, Sarah's friendship with celebrated author/illustrator Tomie dePaola, and trends in children's publishing. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

In this episode, Haley interviews Claire Swinarski, the award-winning author of What Happened to Rachel Riley? They discuss the often overlooked genre of middle grade fiction. The conversation explores how to help young readers wrestle with difficult experiences through stories that equip them with courage and hope.  Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Ken talks with Max Engel “On the 8th Day: A Catholic Theology of Sport” (Cascade Books) and Haley Stewart “Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know” (Word on Fire). Max's book available at: https://www.amazon.com/Eighth-Day-Catholic-Theology-Sport-ebook/dp/B0B4FLTKK3?ref_=ast_author_mpb and Haley's book at: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/women-of-the-catholic-imagination You can follow Haley at: https://haleystewart.substack.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/haleycarrots/ L'articolo Meet the Author with Ken Huck – July 18, 2024 -Max Engel “On the 8th Day: A Catholic Theology of Sport” and Haley Stewart “Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know” proviene da Radio Maria.

In this episode Haley interviews Daniel Mitsui, a professional artist specializing in sacred art. They discuss the artistic traditions that influence his work and how to help our children not merely be familiar with art history but to truly develop a love and appreciation for beautiful art. Daniel also shares specific recommendations for great illustrators and wonderful picture books to share with the children in your life. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

This episode features Fabiola Garza, the author and illustrator of bestselling book Princesses of Heaven. Haley and Fabiola discuss this incredible project, how books like this can form a young reader's understanding of her worth and dignity, and the kind of extensive research that goes into writing and illustrating a book about historical figures (in this case, the saints). If you're looking for someone to help your child connect with, be inspired by, and befriend the saints, look no further than Fabiola Garza. Order your copy of Princesses of Heaven from the Word on Fire bookstore and learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley Stewart interviews Dr. Abigail Favale, a professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and the author of The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory. In this episode we discuss how to communicate the sacramentality of the body to young children in a culture that's confused about gender and embodiment. We also talk about the importance of good stories in sharing better narratives of femininity and masculinity, what the Barbie movie may have gotten right, and Dr. Favale's brand new book for children: Here I Am.  Order your copy of Here I Am from the Word on Fire Bookstore and learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Haley Stewart interviews Dr. Vigen Guroian, author of Tending the Heart of Virtue. They discuss the importance of reading fairy tales like those from the Brothers Grimm and George MacDonald, how fairy tales form the imagination for the Gospel, and why these stories are essential reading to help children learn to navigate life. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Good morning! On today's show, we look ahead to Trinity Sunday this weekend and preview the readings with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Haley Stewart discusses the new book, Women of the Catholic Imagination. And Dr. Scott Hahn discusses the book, "It is Right and Just.'

Host, Haley Stewart, talks with Nancy C. Brown, the author of The Woman Who Was Chesterton and The Mystery of Harry Potter: A Catholic Family Guide. This episode discusses what British Catholic writer G.K. Chesterton thought were the three essential elements of a good story and it also explores the challenges of discerning what stories to share with children. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

In this short introductory episode, host of the show and editor of Word on Fire Votive, Haley Stewart, introduces the vision for this new podcast and talks about her love for good books, how stories baptize our imaginations, and how to share great literature with the next generation. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Word on Fire's Haley Stewart joins to discuss the importance of good children's literature.

Word on Fire's Haley Stewart discusses the need for challenging children's literature. Inviting all readers to enter what G.K. Chesterton called “the glorious fairyland of George MacDonald," Haley discusses The Golden Key and why "children need to be steeped in fairy tales that don't gloss over the dark and ugly parts of the world." We also talk with Monica Kelsey about safe haven baby boxes and her own moving story that inspired their creation. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Word on Fire's Haley Stewart joins to discuss the importance of good children's literature

John J. Miller is joined by Haley Stewart of Word on Fire to discuss George MacDonald's 'The Golden Key.'

Christmastime is a season of festivity—carols, parties, decorations, food. But do we understand the true meaning of festivity and its divine origins? Haley Stewart—mom, author, and editor at Word on Fire Spark—joins us this week to give us a true vision of festivity, one that begins with encountering God and responds with an overflow of joy for who He is and what He has done. Listen in for a rich conversation on true Christmas joy and finding echoes of festivity in our favorite Christmas stories. We also talk about how the countercultural practice of Advent prepares us to celebrate Christmas with greater joy.    Download your free Strong Women Advent resource guide! Advent begins Sunday, December 3rd. Explore “Prepare the Way of the Lord-Advent 2023” for books, devotional, music, and art that tunes your heart to worship in preparation for the coming King this Christmas season. Landed.Colsoncenter.org/advent   Mouse Nuns series by Haley Stewart and Elizabeth Wallin: The Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese   The Curious Christmas Trail, and Strange Sound by the Sea  “The Sham Practice of Christmas” article by Haley Stewart on the University of Notre Dame's Journal of Church Life  In Tune with the World, a Theory of Festivity by Joseph Peeper  A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens  The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander  Advent Hymns: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, O Come Divine Messiah, People, Look East, Handel's Messiah  Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson  Silas Marner by George Elliot  Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson  Works of Mercy by Sally Thomas  Strong Women is partnering with our amazing friends at Drinklings to offer a special Flannery O'Connor mug and Strong Women coffee blend just in time for Christmas! Check out these products here and get yours today. These also make great Christmas gifts for the other Strong Women on your list!  Today, Christians face mounting pressure to conform to harmful secular ideologies about race, sexuality, human identity, and more. In response, the Colson Center seeks to equip believers with a Christian worldview on all these things, so they can know, live, and speak the truth in love. As we reach the end of the year, would you consider donating to support the ongoing work of the Colson Center? You can make your donation at colsoncenter.org/swyearend.  How do we remain faithful to Christ when our faith clashes with this cultural moment, or when we have to choose between conscience and career? We need courage, and courage must be cultivated. Join us at CCNC 2024 to find answers and tools to cultivate courageous faith for the specific challenges you face in this cultural moment. Speakers include Dr. Al Mohler, Father Calvin Robinson, Riley Gaines, Katy Faust, and more. For full speaker lineup and registration, go to colsonconference.org.    The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/   

This week on Catholic Radio Indy's Lunchtime Podcast Sampler  Word on Fire - WOF 409: The Rise and Fall of the New Atheism https://www.wordonfire.org/videos/wordonfire-show/episode409/    Word on Fire - WOF 408: Great Catholic Kids Books with Haley Stewart https://www.wordonfire.org/videos/wordonfire-show/episode408/ 

This week on Catholic Radio Indy's Lunchtime Podcast Sampler Word on Fire - WOF 408: Great Catholic Kids Books with Haley Stewart https://www.wordonfire.org/videos/wordonfire-show/episode408/ Ascension Press -Ask Father Josh - Episode 257 - How Do I Bring My Children Back to the Church? https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/how-do-i-bring-my-children-back-to-the-church/

AMDG. Writer, theater maker, game designer, and alumnus of Kolbe and Yale University Alexi Sargeant joins the Kolbecast in this episode to discuss community and storytelling in the past, present, and future.  He speaks with experience as both a student and a teacher about encountering Shakespeare and other dramatic works meant to be spoken, highlights the intersection of theology and culture, and nerds out with Steven and Everett Buyarski about the role of the fantastical in a life of formation.  Alexi's wife Leah Libresco Sargeant spoke at Kolbe Academy's 2023 Call to Holiness Retreat. Leah's presentation is available here.   Saintly Creatures: 14 Tales of Animals and Their Holy Companions, Alexi's new book, is available now!  Links mentioned and relevant:  Doxacon, the convention bringing together faith, truth, fantasy, and science fiction, happening November 3 & 4, 2023, in Arlington, VA  Games that Alexi has built  Alexi converses with Word on Fire's Haley Stewart about his new book Saintly Creatures  Kolbecast episode 172 A Gift-Laden Voyage with Philip Kosloski of Voyage Comics  A sampling of Alexi's writing:  Winter's Tale: The Icy Pang of Contrition and the Gift of Thawing Grace  Men of Fidelity  God and the Gamemaster  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. 

Today, we share a fun discussion between Brandon Vogt and Haley Stewart, Editor of Word on Fire Spark, our new imprint of books for young readers. Topics include: Were you a reader growing up? What were some of your favorite books? How would you assess the current landscape of childrens' books? What's good? What's missing? What is Word on Fire Spark and how did it come to be? What is the mission/vision for Spark? How will Spark books stand out among other books for children? Upcoming books from Word on Fire Spark Forthcoming “Spark the Imagination” podcast The Spark Bible – a new Bible for young Catholic readers Links Word on Fire Spark Saintly Creatures: 14 Tales of Animals and Their Holy Companions by Alexi Sargeant NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!

We speak with Haley Stewart, Author and Editor of Word on Fire Spark and of the Sister Seraphina mysteries, about children's literature, detective fiction, our upcoming conference, and more! LINKS: This year's Chesterton conference: https://www.chesterton.org/conference Haley's Pauline media author page: https://paulinestore.com/books/featured-authors/haley-stewart.html Haley's website: https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com/ Haley's previous UncommonSense interview: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/24654408 Word on Fire Spark: https://books.wordonfire.org/sparkwaitlist  

In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues. My first guest is Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, who will share about a book called “Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be” by Haley Stewart.    The author's insights take you on a journey that is both literary and spiritual, revealing how Austen's characters and themes can lead to you to discover and become the person God has called you to be.   My second guest is Sister Julia Darrenkamp, FSP, who reflects on a book called “Sweet Cross: A Marian Guide to Suffering" by Laura Mary Phelps.  To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Center at 1025 King Street in Alexandria, please click here.

Do you love Jane Austen? Then you will love this episode! We actually chat about all things Jane Austen! From movie adaptations to our favorite and least favorite characters. We also chat about Haley Stewart's brilliant book, Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life. In the book, she covers all of Jane Austen's novels and how they can guide us through life. If you are ready to glean Jane Austen's wisdom and apply it to your own life, this is the book for you! Haley Stewart is a Catholic author and the editor of Word on Fire Spark. Stewart was the cohost of the popular Fountains of Carrots podcast from 2014-2022. She is the author of Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life, The Grace of Enough, and The Sister Seraphina Mysteries, a series for young readers. She has contributed to Evangelization & Culture, Plough, the University of Notre Dame's Church Life Journal, Public Discourse, and America. She has four children and is married to a beekeeper/whisky distiller. You can find her at: Substack: haleystewart.substack.com Instagram: instagram.com/haleycarrots Word on Fire Spark: wordonfire.org/spark

Jessica hosts Haley Stewart to discuss the 1920 novel by Sigrid Undset, Kristin Lavransdatter. This trilogy of novels described the life of Kristin in 14th Century Norway as she constantly attempted to follow the path of her faith in Christ, but often found herself choosing her own wished more often than not. Jessica and Haley talk about the way the novel reflects the sin upon a family when a member sins and how our modern individualistic culture stands in stark contrast.  Read: Kristin Lavransdatter The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O'Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on the Haley Stewart: A bookish mama of four and wife to a beekeeper. Writer, speaker, podcaster, and Catholic convert. Homeschooling, bacon-eating, and bright red lipstick-wearing Jane Austen aficionado. Learn more about Haley Stewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new Word on Fire book titled With All Her Mind: A Call to the Intellectual Life features essays by Catholic women who offer a call to pursue what is too often excluded from our picture of femininity: the intellectual life. Full of practical advice and personal testimonies, and featuring a foreword by celebrated scholar Tracey Rowland, this collection opens readers to the endlessly unique ways for a woman to follow the first and greatest commandment: to love the Lord with all her soul, with all her heart, and with all her mind. Today we share an interview with the editor of the book, Rachel Bulman, conducted by Haley Stewart, Editing Manager of Word on Fire Spark. Links With All Her Mind: A Call to the Intellectual Life edited by Rachel Bulman NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!

Haley Stewart, a nurse at Annoor Sanatorium in Jordan, sits down with Melissa Strickland to share how God called her to the Middle East. They discuss surrendered obedience and the faithfulness of God.

Sidewalk talk = when we (neighbors) see each other on the sidewalk and start talking about Disney World. That's basically what this show is. We're chatting about Landon's upcoming trip, lot's of Genie+ chatter, and plenty of other Disney World thoughts. Special shoutout to Haley Stewart (@happily.ever.haley.travel) for answering our spontaneous call on-air and for being the best Disney travel agent!  * * * * * *We hope this podcast brings up good memories from your past trips, gets you excited for your next trip, and fills the void in between. Brought to you by TJ, Matt and Landon...and sometimes Ben.Thanks so much for listening!We'll see you on Facebook: DISNEY WORLD IS AWESOMEWe'll see you on Instagram: @disney.world.is.awesomeA Walt Disney World Podcast for Disney fans. Talking all things Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom.

On the surface, Jane Austen's classic novels like Pride and Prejudice and Emma might seem to be about courtship and marriage, manners and the social hierarchies of Regency England. But while weddings and ballrooms abound in her books, so do lessons about how to live a virtuous life.  This week on Jesuitical, we speak with Haley Stewart, a self-described Jane Austen evangelist and the author of the new book, Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God. We ask Haley how virtues like humility and patience are cultivated in Austen's fiction; what Jane would say about modern dating and romance; why Catholics (and men) should take her novels seriously. In Signs of the Times, Cardinal Joseph Zen, the 90-year-old former bishop of Hong Kong, was arrested and briefly detained for his involvement in pro-democracy protests. Zac breaks down what this arrest means for the (very complicated) situation of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong and mainland China.  Links from the show: Join Jesuitical in Italy Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, arrested in Hong Kong Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be What's on tap? Balcones bourbon, distilled by our guests's husband! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends, today we share a sample lesson from a new Word on Fire Institute course titled “Living the Liturgical Year in the Home,” taught by Haley Stewart. In her course, Haley Stewart unpacks the treasures of the Liturgical Year and explores how liturgical living can strengthen the Domestic Church or the life of faith in the family. Want more? Throughout the month of Lent, enjoy a FREE trial of the Word on Fire Institute at https://wordonfire.institute/lent