Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa hendey

A Special Episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe:  Email | RSS | More After chatting with Lisa Hendey at RE Congress, Sister Julia had impromptu short interviews with some Congress attendees who passed by the FSPA booth. We heard a few of these voices last week, and this mini special episode has six more. Sister Julia and Doctor Peter Jones You'll hear from Robert Ellsberg, Andrea (from Ontario, California), Dr. Peter Jones, Janice England, Father Tony Ricard, and Sister Rose Elsbernd, FSPA. Check out our archive of podcasts here! MESSY JESUS BUSINESS is hosted by Sister Julia Walsh.  Produced and edited by Colin Wambsgans. Email us at messyjesusbusiness@gmail.com BE SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Twitter: @messyjesusbiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messyjesusbusiness SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/messyjesusbusiness

Maria Morera Johnson, and guest Inés Huber Mersch sit down for a chat about the busy-ness of our lives and living for God's will in our lives. Links for Today's Show:  The Grace of Yes by Lisa Hendey

Hosts Maria Morera Johnson, Sarah Reinhard, and Barb Szyszkiewicz make an exciting announcement about Lisa Hendey's new role as Catholic Mom Ambassador, and then go all fan-girl.   Lisa Hendey founded Catholic Mom in 1999 when she discovered there were few resources for Catholic Moms on the internet. She created a website where she could post activities to help other moms with small children who were looking for resources, too. Eventually, it grew into a kind of crowd-sourced resource, where Lisa invited other moms to share their strategies and resources, and the beautiful Catholic Mom Contributors team was born. Lisa envisioned not just a great place to gather resources and create community, but also a space for Catholic women writers to practice their craft while providing both practical and spiritual resources for moms and families.   In 2017, Holy Cross Family Ministries acquired CatholicMom.com, and it gave this beautiful platform a wider audience and a stronger reach to provide spiritual support to Catholic moms and families. You might also see that we have dads and religious sisters and priests writing for us, too. We so very much love and appreciate the 140 Catholic Mom contributors that make up our writing team!   Lisa has taken on a new role as Catholic Mom Ambassador, and we thought we'd do a little retrospective as a big thank you to Lisa for first of all, founding this awesome resource, but also, from the bottom of our hearts, for being a true Catholic Mom to us all, walking this faith journey of our vocation as mothers through all the seasons with littles, teenagers and young adults, and for many of us, into the golden age of being grandmothers. Thank you Lisa, and God bless you in your new role!   Links for Today Show: Lisa Hendey website Lisa Hendey's articles at Catholic Mom

Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson sit down with Erica Tighe Campbell to chat about  her new book Living the Seasons: Simple Ways to Celebrate the Beauty of Your Faith throughout the Year. Erica Tighe Campbell educates readers of all ages and stages – from kids to single young adults to grandparents – on Church seasons and Saints. She also offers beautiful photography and imaginative activities for any skill level.  Erica Tighe Campbell is the owner and artist behind Be A Heart, a popular Christian modern lifestyle brand. Her new book is Living the Seasons: Simple Ways to Celebrate the Beauty of Your Faith Throughout the Year.    Show Notes Links:  Erica Tighe Campbell Social Media  Website: ericatcampbell.com  Instagram: @ericatighecampbell  Be a Heart Social Media  Website: beaheart.com  Instagram: @beaheartdesign  Facebook: @beaheartdesign  TikTok: @beaheartdesign 

Lisa Hendey sits down with noted children's author Katie Warner to discuss her latest projects for families. Katie Warner is a Catholic homeschooling mother of five and bestselling children's book author with a graduate degree in theology. You can find her many children's books and free resources for Catholic children at FirstFaithTreasury.com.  One Holy Marriage: The Story of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin - Uncover the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage through the quiet, virtuous lives of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, the first married saints in history to be canonized together.   Sister Clare Gets Ready for Prayer - Explore a cloistered monastery together and a day in the life of a Dominican nun, the most creative way to introduce your little one to the joy of vocation and the gift of the religious life!  Show Notes Links:  FirstFaithTreasury.com  KatieWarner.com  Instagram.com/katiewarnercatholic  Facebook.com/catholickatieonline   

Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson welcome journalist and mother Stephanie Clary for a conversation on caring for our natural world and our families. Stephanie Clary is the environment editor at the National Catholic Reporter.   EarthBeat is the faith and environment project of the National Catholic Reporter. Their content includes news, opinions, and essays where ecological concern and moral conviction meet. While they primarily cover the Catholic Church and spaces where Catholics engage the world today, EarthBeat also includes coverage of other faith traditions and ecumenical and interfaith efforts for environmental and climate justice.  Show Notes Links:  Earthbeat: https://www.ncronline.org/earthbeat   Instagram: @stephanieclaryncr 

Lisa Hendey and Barb Szyszkiewicz talk storytelling with novelist Amanda Lauer, author of the newly published novel A Faith Such as Heaven Intended, the fifth installment in Lauer's young adult Civil War series.   An avid reader and history buff since childhood, Amanda Lauer is the author of the award-winning Heaven Intended Civil War series, and the time-travel novels, Anything But Groovy and Royal & Ancient. Amanda and her husband John have been married 43 years, have four married children, and eight precious grandchildren.  Show Notes Links:  Amanda Lauer - https://amandalauer.com/   Amanda Lauer at Catholic Mom - https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/amanda-lauer  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandalauerauthor/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090820185794  Twitter - https://twitter.com/amandalauer23 

Lisa Hendey welcomes to the podcast Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey. Roma Downey joins us today to discuss her wonderful new project The Baxters, launching very soon on Amazon Prime. Based on the worldwide best-selling book series by Karen Kingsbury,  The Baxters: Based on the worldwide best-selling book series by Karen Kingsbury, The Baxters is a riveting family drama that follows Elizabeth and John Baxter and their five adult children. Season One of The Baxters centers on Elizabeth and John's daughter, Kari, who learns the shocking truth that her professor husband, Tim, has been secretly having an affair with one of his college students. As her relationship is tested, Kari must seek comfort in her faith and family to discover if love is truly a choice and if her marriage can be redeemed. In this deeply moving faith-based journey, The Baxters must come together as a family to work through the challenges of life.  Show Notes Links:  The Baxters at Amazon Prime  Preview Clip of The Baxters 

Lisa Hendey is joined by guests Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps to discuss their new "Hope for Right Now" podcast from Walking with Purpose.   Lisa Brenninkmeyer is Founder and CEO of Walking with Purpose, ap apostolate that develops and delivers Catholic Bible studies for adult women, young women, and girls. Laura Phelps is a Catholic author, speaker, and Content Creation Manager for Walking with Purpose.   About “Hope for Right Now”: In a world where levels of despair are rising, we need more than mindfulness or positive affirmations - we need a lifeline we can count on. The "Hope for Right Now" podcast from Walking with Purpose dives into Scripture, connects God's word with everyday life, and teaches us how to become women grounded in hope.  Show Notes Links:  Hope for Right Now Apple Podcast: Hope for Right Now: A Walking with a Purpose Podcast Spotify: Hope for Right Now: A Walking with a Purpose Podcast

Lisa Hendey and Maria Johnson sit down with Celeste Behe to discuss the St. Monica Ministry, an apostolate of prayer and support for families of those no longer practicing the faith. Lisa Hendey and Maria Johnson sit down with Celeste Behe to discuss the St. Monica Ministry, a dedicated community and prayer network offering support to the families and friends of fallen-away Catholics. It is a rapidly-growing apostolate, with subscribers in forty U.S. states, as well as in Spain, South Africa, Malta, Trinidad and Tobago, the Philippines, Nova Scotia, Ireland, Australia, and Canada.  Show Notes Links:  CelesteBehe.com   www.instagram.com/stmonicaministry/   www.facebook.com/stmonicaministry/ 

Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson share a conversation with Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, on the upcoming Global Rosary for World Peace.  Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., the Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, invites the Catholic Mom community and their families to join Holy Cross ministry centers around the world on five continents in 18 countries, to pray for world peace on the First Friday in Lent, February 16.  Links in Show: Holy Cross Family Ministries Pray for Peace A World at Prayer Is a World at Peace By Fr. Willy Raymond, C.S.C.

Join the CatholicMom Team, Lisa Hendey, Maria Johnson, Barb Szyszkiewicz, and Allison Gingras to celebrate a virtual baby shower for Bayleigh Marquis and all expectant mothers. This week, we gather our entire Catholic Mom team to talk about babies, advice for new mothers, and of course, to celebrate with Bayleigh and precious Baby M. We'll offer some sage advice from our Catholic Mom contributors and give Bayleigh an opportunity to share a little bit of her journey to motherhood.   

Lisa Hendey and Maria Johnson enjoy a conversation about storytelling with Anthony Barone Kolenc, the author of Murder at Penwood Manor. In this fifth book in The Harwood Mysteries, Xan, Christina, and Lucy must solve a murder and make life-changing decisions of their own before an innocent man is executed for the crime.  Antony Barone Kolenc is the author of The Harwood Mysteries, an inspirational medieval fiction series for youth that has won more than a dozen book awards. He is also the host of the radio show and podcast, The Shepherd's Pie. He is a retired Air Force officer, and he currently teaches at Ave Maria School of Law.  Show Notes Links:  http://www.antonykolenc.com/    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shepherds-pie  CatholicTeenBooks.com  

Maria Morera Johnson and Lisa Hendey sit down with Fr. David Michael Moses, the creator of the Pilgrim Rosary project.   About Pilgrim Rosary: Initiate the journey by praying with the Rosary (you become its Founder), then pass it on to a friend (a Pilgrim), then watch as your trackable Rosary journeys the globe, passed from one Pilgrim to another. Founders and Pilgrims can then check back to see their Rosaries travel around the world!   Fr. David Michael Moses is 29 years old and grew up in Houston, Texas. He started college when he was just 14 and was ordained a Priest in 2019 at the age of 25.  Show Notes Links:  Pilgrim Rosary   Fr. David Michael Moses  

Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras interview Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery; recorded live at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Scott Weeman is a marriage and family therapist and founder/executive director of Catholic in Recovery, a nonprofit organization that serves individuals and families impacted by addiction. He is the author of, "The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments" and recently the editor and compiler of, "The Catholic in Recovery Workbook". He received a Masters in Clinical Counseling and has appeared on EWTN's The Journey Home and Women of Grace and is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live. His work has been featured on Aleteia and Patheos. Scott lives in San Diego, California, with his family.  Show Note Links:   https://catholicinrecovery.com/  The Catholic in Recovery Workbook 

Heidi Hess Saxton and Maria Morera Johnson welcome CatholicMom.com founder, Lisa Hendey, for an engaging conversation on praying through the season of Advent. We share our experiences trying to slow down and "do Advent right" but we realize the idyllic and the reality are rarely the same. Lisa gives the best advice: be you. You can also read about Janky Advent in Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity by Marcia Lane-McGee and Shannon Wimp Schmidt. Pray with us as Lisa leads us in a prayer from O Radiant Dawn. God bless you as we enter this beautiful season of Advent.  Links in this Episode: LisaHendey.com O Radiant Dawn: 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath

Lisa Hendey, Maria Johnson, Bayleigh Marquis, Allison Gingras and Barb Szyszkiewicz come together live for a special “Sound-seeing Pilgrimage” to the Father Peyton Center, the home of Holy Cross Family Ministries. Join our entire Catholic Mom team for a special “Sound-seeing Pilgrimage” to the Father Peyton Center, the home of Holy Cross Family Ministries. Lisa Hendey, Maria Johnson, Bayleigh Marquis, Allison Gingras and Barb Szyszkiewicz visit the Chapel, the Museum of Family Prayer, and the Faith Gallery. We conclude our tour at the gravesite of Venerable Patrick Peyton, CSC. Father Peyton, pray for us!  Show Notes Links:  Holy Cross Family Ministries  Museum of Family Prayer  Venerable Patrick Peyton, CSC  

Lisa Hendey welcomes Journey to Bethlehem Director and Writer Adam Anders and his wife and co-writer Nikki for a fun conversation about the feature film.   Journey to Bethlehem—A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family, weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told, the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it.  ADAM ANDERS is a four-time Grammy nominee and two-time People's Choice Award winner. For many years, he served as the executive music producer of “Glee” and recently re-teamed with “Glee” co-creator Ryan Murphy to produce Netflix's feature film “The Prom.” His company, Anders Media Inc., produces film and television content for global audiences. He has sold over 100 million records and worked with artists ranging from the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus to Andy Grammar and Ceelo Green.  His music has been heard in such film productions as High School Musical, The Wedding Planner, Captain Underpants, and Rock of Ages. His many other credits include executive producing the television shows “Perfect Harmony,” starring Bradley Whitford for NBC and the international hit teen musical “Kally's Mashup,” which he created based on his own life; he is also credited with executive producing the faith-based FOX live television event “The Passion,” starring Tyler Perry, which generated the No. 1 soundtrack on Billboard. Anders is represented by John Frankenheimer and Scott Edel from Loeb & Loeb.  NIKKI ANDERS is a singer and songwriter who was the founding member of the multi-platinum Christian group AVALON.  She previously has penned songs for film and TV, including Glee, Kally's Mashup, The Young Victoria, and High School Musical, as well as for artists ranging from Sheryl Crow to Selena Gomez.  She also starred in the reality show “The Glee Project” and served as its music mentor.  Show Notes Links:  Official Website for Journey to Bethlehem - https://www.journeytobethlehemmovie.com/   Official Trailer for Journey to Bethlehem - https://youtu.be/EFXcEWalXBI?si=6OalO5qCfud6buLD 

Lisa Hendey and Barb Szyszkiewicz enjoy a conversation on the “spirituality of messiness” at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Religious Education Congress with Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, author of the forthcoming spiritual biography For Love of the Broken Body: A Spiritual Memoir (April 2024).  Julia Walsh is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and part of her congregation's formation team, serving women who are discerning their vocation. She co-founded The Fireplace, an intentional community and house of hospitality on Chicago's southside that offers spiritual support to seekers, artists, and activists. She has a MA in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union and is a spiritual director and secondary teacher. As a creative writer, educator, and retreat presenter she is passionate about exploring the intersection of creativity, spirituality, activism, and community life. Sister Julia's work can be found in publications such as America, Living Faith Catholic Devotional, National Catholic Reporter, Living City, The Christian Century, Chicago Sun-Times, and St. Anthony Messenger. She hosts the Messy Jesus Business blog and podcast and is on Twitter and Instagram as @JuliaFSPA. A lover of the outdoors, she sometimes can be found studying wildflowers near Elgin, Iowa, her hometown.  Show Notes Links:  Messy Jesus Business   Instagram and Twitter - @JuliaFSPA  For Love of the Broken Body: A Spiritual Memoir 

Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson welcome Catholic Mom Contributor Rebecca W. Martin for a conversation about her adorable new children's book Meet Sister Mary Margaret.  Meet Sister Mary Margaret is a colorful, engaging children's picture book that introduces kids and families to the beautiful lives and vocations of women religious!  Rebecca W. Martin is a Lay Dominican, editor, and author. She serves as acquisitions editor for Our Sunday Visitor, and freelances with Chrism Press. Rebecca lives in Michigan with her husband and too many cats.  Show Notes Links:  Instagram @rebecca.w.martin   Rebeccawmartin.com  

Lisa Hendey hosts special guest and foster mother Kathleen Paydo for a conversation about family life and her book Fostering Love: A Glimpse into Foster Care.  Fostering Love: A Glimpse into Foster Care focused is on helping foster children see the experience of foster care as a chapter in their lives where they begin to heal from trauma and losses, grow surrounded by a loving family, find their God-given talents, and gain positive momentum.  Kathleen Paydo is a registered nurse, a member of the Catholic Writers Guild, and a member of the National Foster Parent Association. Paydo and her husband Ron along with their four biological children have welcomed 170 foster children into their home for most of their thirty-five year marriage.  Show Notes Links:  Facebook/Instagram: kathleenpaydollc  Twitter/X: @paydokathleen  kathleenpaydo.com 

Lisa Hendey and Bayleigh Marquis are joined by Catholic Mom contributor Susan Ciancio for a conversation about how we can embrace and teach a culture of life in our homes and in society.  The Culture of Life Studies Program is a pre-K-12 Catholic, pro-life education program that supplements regular school curricula and that teaches students the value and dignity of all people—born and preborn. We offer standalone lessons on topics such as the sanctity of life, marriage, euthanasia, the preborn baby, caring for others, and many lessons on saints that range from one day to four weeks and that are easily integrated into a school, a homeschool, or a CCE lesson plan.  Susan Ciancio is a freelance editor who serves as the director and executive editor of American Life League's Culture of Life Studies Program and is executive editor of ALL's Celebrate Life Magazine.  Show Notes Links:  Susan Ciancio at Catholic Mom: https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/susan-ciancio   CLSP website: all.org/clsp   CLSP essay contest page: prolifeessay.com 

Maria Johnson, Barb Szyszkiewicz, and Lisa Hendey chat about all things food in this fun episode about cooking as a chore, a hobby, a health tool, and a lifelong learning project. CatholicMom team members Maria Johnson, Barb Szyszkiewicz, and Lisa Hendey share their adventures in the kitchen in this lively chat about all things food.  Listen to this fun episode about cooking as a chore, a hobby, a health tool, and a lifelong learning project.  Show Notes Links:  Meatless Fridays at Catholic Mom   Plan to Eat Barb's recipe website: CookAndCount

Lisa Hendey sits down with Fr. Tom Gibbons, CSP, at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Religious Education Congress to chat about his work with Paulist Productions.  In addition to his work as Vice President of Paulist Productions, Fr. Tom serves at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Los Angeles, California.  Paulist Productions was founded over 50 years ago to create thought provoking entertainment that explores the human condition, and has produced award-winning documentaries, feature films, television, and TV movies addressing pressing social issues and important moral questions. Paulist has provided programming for Paramount, Warner Bros., CBS, ABC, A&E, the History Channel, Hallmark Hall of Fame, and UPtv. In a time of rapid change and declining options for family viewing, Paulist is dedicated to developing positive programming with meaningful content. The HUMANITAS Prize, one of screenwriting's most prestigious awards, was founded by Paulist Productions.  Show Notes Link:  Paulist Productions - https://www.paulistproductions.org/   hollywoodpriest.com serrastatues.com  

Lisa Hendey and Maria Johnson chat with longtime friends of Catholic Mom Lisa Henley Jones and Shelly Henley Kelly from Of Sound Mind and Spirit podcast. Lisa Hendey and Maria Johnson chat with longtime friends of Catholic Mom Lisa Henley Jones and Shelly Henley Kelly. Shelly and Lisa are two sisters on a journey of faith.  On their podcast, Of Sound Mind and Spirit, they discuss why faith is important and how they can live it in areas of parenting, community, mid-life, service, and marriage.  They're not perfect, and don't have all the answers.  But they invite you to walk with them as they explore ways to better know and grow in their faith – together.  Lisa Henley Jones is a wife, mom, and native Texan. Together with her sister Shelly, Lisa shared about her life as influenced by her faith at their website and on their podcast, Of Sound Mind and Spirit.  For fun, Lisa enjoys reading, walking, cheering on her teen daughter at soccer games and wearing the college colors of her young adult kids.   Shelly Henley Kelly is a wife, mother of three, and native Texan who writes and records with her sister on "Of Sound Mind and Spirit. When not writing or recording, Shelly can be found keeping the scorebook at her son's baseball games, diving deep into historical research, or hiding with a good book in between games.  Show Notes Links:  https://soundmindandspirit.com/  https://www.podpage.com/soundmindandspirit/ Instagram @SoundMindandSpirit  Facebook.com/SoundMindandSpirit  Twitter @SoundMindSpirit  Pinterest   pinterest.com/soundmindspirit/  Young Adult podcast mentioned: Holy Spontaneity 

Lisa Hendey shares a conversation with Shari Rigby, the talented director behind the new Great American Pure Flix film Divine Influencer.   Divine Influencer Synopsis: When an entitled influencer loses everything, she must humbly trust God to understand what the meaning of true influence is. Desperate, she takes a job at a homeless shelter only so she has a place to lay her head and quickly realizes the joy and purpose that comes from serving others.   Growing up in North Dakota, Shari Rigby dreamed of being an entertainer. For Shari, success in print modeling came at a young age and quickly evolved into commercial work & film. She has been credited with eight films, and an assortment of print awards.  Show Notes Links:  Divine Influencer at Great American Pure Flix 

CatholicMom.com founder Lisa Hendey is joined by Maria Johnson and Bayleigh Marquis for a fun conversation about the Labor Day holiday weekend and fall plans. Lisa Hendey, Maria Morera Johnson and Bayleigh Marquis chat about the unofficial end of Summer, getting back to school and routines, and the mental reset that comes following Labor Day.  A sidebar about pens in our conversation leads us to a very important question: what is YOUR favorite pen/school supply? Links in Show: CatholicMom Prayercast with Fr Fred Jenga #1 The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers

CatholicMom.com founder Lisa Hendey invites contributors Andrea Bear and Jennifer Thomas, hosts of Mourning Glory Podcast, for an important conversation about mourning, loss, and faith. Lisa Hendey is joined by two of our Catholic Mom contributors, Andrea Bear and Jennifer Thomas, to discuss their beautiful new Mourning Glory Podcast. This podcast is aimed at helping listeners to navigate grief from a Catholic/Christian perspective. Host Andrea Bear and Jennifer Thomas share their journeys while drawing on faith. Combined with mental health tools and heavenly wisdom this podcast hopes to help listeners know they are not alone.   Andrea Bear writes for faith-based websites such as Catholicmom.com, queenofpeacemedia.com, and last year completed her first novel Grieving Daughters' Club, loosely based off her experience with loss. She is a high school history teacher and has a fondness for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. You can visit her website at http://www.andreabearauthor.com  Jennifer Thomas is a Catholic wife and mom who recently reverted back to the faith. In addition to being a contributing writer for Catholicmom.com she is a stationary enthusiast who enjoys sending meaningful letters to her friends and family. She also enjoys researching ways to instill Catholic traditions within her family while finishing her first book. You can find her at http://www.jenniferjthomas.com/   Show Notes Links:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085419196537  Instagram: @morningglorypodcast   Mourning Glory Podcast 

CatholicMom.com founder Lisa Hendey and co-host Maria Morera Johnson welcome Cassie Schmidt from Ascension Press for an informative discussion on Ascension's groundbreaking Family Leave policy. Cassie Schmidt is the Senior HR Manager on Ascension's fantastic People & Culture team. She's blessed to have spent the last 7 1/2 years cultivating a people-focused culture and creating policies with purpose. When not working, Cassie, her husband, Michael, and their two children, Lola and Eli, enjoy spending time at the lake or hitting the trails in any one of the many beautiful Wisconsin state parks. Links for This Episode: Press release on Ascension's Pro-Life Leave Policies: ascensionpress.com/FamilyLeave Press Kit with Ascension's Leave Templates and Images Facebook: @AscensionPress Twitter: @AscensionPress Instagram: @CatholicFaithFormation  

Catholic Mom's Lisa Hendey and Barb Szyszkiewicz welcome author and podcaster Dr. Leonard J. DeLorenzo, recorded live at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California. Leonard J. DeLorenzo, PhD, serves in the McGrath Institute for Church Life and teaches theology at the University of Notre Dame. Two of DeLorenzo's recent publications include "Turn to the Lord: Forming Disciples for Lifelong Conversion" (Liturgical Press) and "Our Faithful Departed: Where They Are and Why It Matters" (Ave Maria). DeLorenzo is the creator and host of the popular radio show and podcast "Church Life Today" and speaks internationally on character formation, discernment, the biblical imagination, and the spiritualities of the saints for dioceses, parishes, schools, and other conferences.  Show Note Links:   Church Life Today Podcast   Turn to the Lord: Forming Disciples for Lifelong Conversion  Our Faithful Departed: Where They Are and Why It Matters 

Catholicmom.com founder Lisa Hendey and Bayleigh Marquis welcome Fr. Michael White, author of Rebuilt live from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California. Rev. Michael White is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and pastor of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland. He is an award winning, best-selling co-author of the several books including, "Rebuilt", "Tools for Rebuilding", and "Seriously God? Making Sense of Life Not Making Sense". His publications have earned hundreds of thousands in combined sales and been translated into seven languages. Fr. Michael has spoken at diocesan gatherings and church conferences nationally and internationally.  Show Notes Links:  Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter  Seriously God? Making Sense of Life Not Making Sense  www.rebuiltparish.com   www.churchnativity.com 

Catholicmom.com founder, Lisa Hendey, and co-host Bayleigh Westerlund welcome Joel Stepanek, VP of Parish Services for LifeTeen International from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, CA. Joel is Vice President of Parish Services for LifeTeen International guiding several teams that support Catholic parishes in creating and sustaining vibrant youth ministries that form passionate Catholic evangelists/disciples. He is a sought-after speaker who has traveled across the world speaking to groups of all sizes, ages, and vocations. An author of several books, including, "Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart", he co-authored, "The 99", an evangelization program from Ascension Press. Joel holds a Masters degree in Religious Education and in Organizational Leadership. Joel is married and has 3 children.  Show Note Links:   Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart  The 99  LifeTeen 

Catholicmom.com founder Lisa Hendey welcomes CM contributor Sherry Hayes-Peirce and Cynthia Jones-Campbell from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California. Sherry Hayes-Peirce is a Catholic influencer, who shares her faith through social media. She is a monthly contributing writer for Catholicmom.com and the Hawaii Catholic Herald. She is a presenter in person and online speaking about topics related to digital evangelization, grief, race relations as a member of the ADLA Task Force on Racism and coordinates "The Journey of Saints Exhibition" to exemplify intercession of the saints with life challenges. Cynthia Jones-Campbell serves various ministries at her home parish, Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo, CA. She serves on the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Task Force on Racism. Links for the Show: on Twitter @Churchsocialtip on Instagram @Church_Social_Tips allmaybeonela.org HallowApp.org

Lisa Hendey and Bayleigh Westerlund welcome Crystal Marchand, from Project YM from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Ed Congress in Anaheim, CA. Crystal is the Director of Engagement at ProjectYM, where she gets to spend her days accompanying Catholic youth ministers. She is married to the love of her life and best friend, Michael Marchand, who also happens to be her boss. She loves board games, the outdoors, crafting, and most of all, her 4 beautiful children - Noah, Ruth, Esther, and Abigail!  Show Note Links:   projectym.com  thrive.rs  triviafundraiser.com  Instagram -- musicalmomo4 

Lisa Hendey and Barb Szyszkiewicz welcome Fr Casey Cole to the Momcast in another special episode from the Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California. Fr. Casey Cole, OFM is a Franciscan priest serving as the chaplain to three schools in central Georgia. He is the author of three books, "Called: What Happens After Saying Yes to God"," Let Go: Seven Stumbling Blocks to Christian Discipleship", and "The Way of Beatitude: Living Radical Hope in a World of Division and Despair". Fr. Casey is best known for his online evangelization, Breaking in the Habit, where he created content for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and podcasts.  Show Note Links:   Breaking in the Habit  Breaking in the Habit Youtube  The Bleacher Brothers Tour   Twitter - @CaseyOFM  Instagram - @CaseyOFM 

Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras welcome Catholic Mom contributor and author of A Sacred Look, Sister Nancy Usselmann from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Sr. Nancy is the Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies and a Media Literacy Education Specialist. She is a theologian, national speaker, blogger, film reviewer, and author of a theology of popular culture called, A Sacred Look: Becoming Cultural Mystics. Sr Nancy has degrees in Communications Arts and a Masters in Theology and the Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary and is currently working on her D.Min. at Catholic University of America. She has extensive experience in the creative aspects of social media, print media, radio and video production as well as in marketing, advertising, retail management and administration.  Links in the Show:  Sr. Nancy bio A Sacred Look: Becoming Cultural Mystics #medianuns @srnancy on social media

Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras welcome Fr. Peter Pomposello from the Archdiocese of the Military for a wonderful conversation about both military and priestly vocations from the floor of the LA Religious Education Congress. An encouraging word from Fr. Pomposello: To ALL CATHOLIC MOMS: Do Not Be Afraid! If Our Lord is calling your son to the priesthood, it is for him to set the world on fire with the Holy Spirit!

Catholic Mom founder Lisa Hendey continues the series from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress with special guest author Carolyn Woo, the Keynote speaker. Dr. Carolyn Woo coordinated and facilitated the Vatican Dialogues for Energy Transition in 2018, 2019 and 2021. She is a board member of National Catholic Education Association, Our Sunday Visitor, Our Sunday Visitor Institute, Holy Cross Family Ministries and Give Us This Day. Carolyn served as CEO and President of Catholic Relief Services from 2012 to 2016. Carolyn received her Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees from Purdue University. She is the author of two books, "Working for a Better World", and "Rising: Learning from Women's Leadership in Catholic Ministries". Carolyn is married and has two sons.  Show Note Links:   Rising: Learning from Women's Leadership in Catholic Ministries on amazon  Working for a Better World on amazon 

Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras welcome the cast of Catholic Central, Nicholas Vicinanzo and Gabby Estey, in a fun Momcast episode from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Nick Vicinanzo, a New Hampshire native, attended Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has acted professionally in New York and Rhode Island and is a cradle Catholic from a large family of ten boys and two girls.  Originally from Sacramento, CA, Gabby Estey ended up in LA to attend the University of Southern California and has been in town ever since. When she's not hosting Catholic Central, you can find her planning her next international trip or trying a new restaurant. She is still on a mission to discover the best cupcake in Los Angeles and will happily take recommendations.  Show Note Links:   Catholic Central | EnterForming* Insights on All Things Catholic 

This episode from the Catholic Marketing Network in Schaumberg, Illinois features Catholic Mom founder Lisa Hendey, with Allison Gingras and special guest Kelly Johnson, author of Nourish for Caregivers. Kelly Johnson is Director of Adult Faith Formation at St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church in Downers Grove IL., active in parish and diocesan faith formation. It is in this position that Kelly met Deb and together they created Nourish for Caregivers, a curriculum to meet the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of family caregivers. It is from this perspective of sharing the hope and healing of Christ, that A Caregiver's Companion, published by Ave Maria Press, was created.  Show Note Links:  The Caregiver's Companion: A Christ-Centered Journal to Nourish Your Soul  Nourish for Caregivers  Nourish for Caregivers Facebook Community

Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras are joined by Julianne Stanz, Director of Discipleship and Parish Life for the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, as part of a series from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California. Storyteller, encourager and author, Julianne Stanz is the Director of Discipleship and Parish Life for the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin and is a consultant to the USCCB Committee on Catechesis and Evangelization. Julianne has been profoundly influenced by her life growing up in Ireland. She is the author of the books "Braving the Thin Places" and "Start with Jesus: How everyday disciples will renew the Church" published by Loyola Press.  Show Note Links:    Www.juliannestanz.com   Www.loyolapress.com  @JulianneStanz

Catholic Mom founder Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras continue the series from the Catholic Marketing Network in Schaumber, Illinois with Kelly Mantoan, author of Better than OK: Finding Joy as a Special Needs Parent. Kelly Mantoan is the author of Better than OK; Finding Joy As a Special Needs Parent and is the founder of Accepting the Gift, a ministry that provides resources and support to Catholic Special needs parents. She blogs at This Ain't the Lyceum. Show Note Links:  Amazon- Better Than OK: Finding Joy as a Special Needs Parent https://a.co/d/7RPBnBN  acceptingthegift.org   thisaintthelyceum.org 

Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson share a conversation with author, editor and friend of Catholic Mom Heidi Hess Saxton. Heidi Saxton is senior acquisitions editor at Ave Maria Press, and author of The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers. She and her husband Craig have two grown children by foster-adoption and have recently downsized into their “cabin in the woods” in East Jordan, Michigan. She blogs at “Life on the Road Less Traveled” at heidisaxton.com.  Show Notes Links:  The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers  Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible  How Our Family Prays Each Day 

Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson share a conversation with Robert Fernandez, founder of Herald Entertainment and creator of the Brother Francis series, and a writer, director, and producer. Robert shares how a deep spiritual experience led him to the work of creating family-friendly entertainment that's innovating and fun.  Show Notes Links:  Herald Entertainment  Brother Francis 

Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson share a conversation with Sarah Christmyer, Catholic author, speaker, and general editor of Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible as well as host of the Living the Word Bible podcast. Sarah Christmyer is author or co-author of more than a dozen bible studies and books, including the book Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God's Call with Purpose and Joy. She blogs at ComeIntoTheWord.com.  Show Notes Links:  Blog, website: ComeIntotheWord.com  Living the Word Bible: AveMariaPress.com/living-the-word  Living the Word Bible Podcast: https://www.avemariapress.com/living-the-word-bible-podcast  Instagram community: @LivingtheWordBible 

Join Catholic Mom podcasters Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson for a conversation about reading and books with Catholic Mom contributor Leslea Wahl in this episode from the Catholic Marketing Network in Schaumberg, Illinois. Leslea is the author of several award-winning Catholic teen mysteries and a brand-new picture book. She is one of the founding members of CatholicTeenBooks.com. In recent years, Leslea has become an avid reviewer of faith-based fiction offering families book suggestions that can help strengthen faith.  Show Notes Links:  Leslea Wahl articles at CatholicMom.com  LesleaWahl.com  Catholic Teen Books  Leslea Wahl books at Amazon     

Podcast hosts Barb Szyszkiewicz, Allison Gingras, Maria Morera Johnson, and Lisa Hendey discuss cherished childhood memories and family traditions and offer a bit of Mom advice for new mothers on what matters most to us in celebrating sanely and spiritually.  Links for this episode: 2022 Catholic Mom Christmas Gift Guide  Christmas Articles at Catholic Mom  Barb Szyszkiewicz: Books, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram  Maria Morera Johnson: Books, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram  Allison Gingras: Books, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram  Lisa Hendey: Books, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram 

Today's episode is part of a series recorded live at the Catholic Market Network conference in Schaumburg, Illinois. Author Susan Bellavance joins Lisa Hendey and Maria Johnson to discuss writing children's stories with a catechetical twist. Links for this episode: Susan Joy Bellavance's website The Light of Christmas Morning

In today's episode, recorded live at the Catholic Marketing Network, Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras welcome Karen Ullo. Karen is the award-winning author of two novels, Jennifer the Damned and Cinder Allia. She is a founding editor of Chrism Press and former managing editor of the Catholic literary journal Dappled Things. You can find her on the web at www.karenullo.com.  Links: Chrism Press www.karenullo.com Articles by Karen Ullo at CatholicMom.com

In today's episode, recorded live at the Catholic Marketing Network, Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras welcome Sr. Estelle Cole who serves as Marketing and Sales Representative at Paraclete Press to discuss the joy of children's literature. Sr. Estelle offers a sampling of the many beautiful new books being offered by Paraclete. Links:  Paraclete Press  Children's Books at Paraclete Press