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Every healthcare professional carries a story. Some are inspiring. Some are heartbreaking. Some quietly shape who we become as clinicians, educators, leaders, and people. But what happens when those stories are never told? In this episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon and guest co-host Laura L. Ardizzone, MS, MBA, DNP, CRNA welcome nurse educator, author, and storyteller Mary Ellen Miller, PhD, RN, PHNA-BC for a powerful conversation about narrative medicine, reflective writing, grief, healing, and the courage it takes to share personal experiences with the world. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

Rachel Sheehan was joined by Kerry's Mary Ellen Bolger as she was named the PwC GPA Ladies Footballer of the Month for May GAA on Off The Ball

Breaking News podcast just after the long-awaited PROTEUS trial reads out at the ASCO Plenary in Chicago! Plus a simultaneous NEJM paper! Huge day for prostate cancer surgery. Declan and Renu are joined by lead author Dr Mary-Ellen Taplin (Dana Farber Cancer Institute & Harvard University), to tell us about her decades long journey to this huge moment today. PROTEUS is a huge (2,100 men) phase III RCT of men undergoing radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer, randomised to receive peri-operative ADT + placebo, or ADT plus apalutamide. Mary-Ellen talks to us about the top-line results, and we consider whether this is truly a practice-changing study. Declan also had the honour of being the Discussant at teh ASCO Plenary so he is well placed to give his opinion. Your usual hosts are Declan Murphy & Renu Eapen. Even better on our YouTube channel This is a Themed Podcast supported by our Gold Partner, Johnson & Johnson.Links:PROTEUS NEJM paper

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The gospel of Christ is one of joy, happiness, and optimism. Let us cultivate a merry heart, a cheerful countenance, and a sense of humor. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mary Ellen Turner as she shares practical, realistic ways to practice hospitality in the busy years of raising little kids. From delicious meals the kids happily devour to a plan for preparing meals for others, Mary Ellen shares numerous tips you'll find very helpful. She discusses a clever cleaning tip, ways to welcome the littlest guests, an after-lunch treat for the adults, and how the freezer can help you stay prepared for hospitality. We also talk about the kitchen tools she reaches for every single day, items you may want to add to your own wish list. We're so glad you're here! Visit www.comeoverfordinner.com for recipes, product links, and more!

Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with Andy and Mary Ellen Faust, Canadian Americans who have worked with a mission organization focused on Bible translating for over 20 years. Mary Ellen is a recruiter and missions coach, and Andy is an instructor at the Canada Institute of Linguistics. Separately, they spent many before marriage in former Soviet bloc countries, and then they met in and returned to Central Asia as a young family. Listen to their stories of what they thought would be a short return to Canada that turned into 16 years.See photos of our guests and sign up for our email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roundtripstories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow @roundtripstoriespodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Vamos conversar com o Mary Ellen o nosso curador do Livro da Bitonga Travel: Raízes do Atlântico: Histórias de Liberdade que será lançado no final desse mês.Uma conversa super legal dos bastidores da produção desse livro, que nasce com incetivo do PRAOC/PNAB.Bora com a gente em mais um episódio?E se você quer viajar com a Bitonga Travel siga em nossas redes sociais e site para não perder nada!www.bitongatravel.com.br@bitongatravelConvidado: O Mary Ellen @americaspretasProdução: Dani RomãoPodcasters: Dani Romão e Rebecca Aletheia

Our guests today are Andy and Mary Ellen Faust, Canadian Americans who have worked with a mission organization focused on Bible translating for over 20 years. Mary Ellen is a recruiter and missions coach, and Andy is an instructor at the Canada Institute of Linguistics. Separately, they spent many years before marriage in former Soviet bloc countries, and then they met in and returned to Central Asia as a young family. Listen to Part 1 of Andy and Mary Ellen's stories, from when the locals celebrated as Andy and Mary Ellen met at an international church in Uzbekistan to when they moved to neighboring Kyrgyzstan to help with a translation project. With toddlers in tow and making two international moves, the needs of the family became greater than just finding alternative flour sources.See photos of our guests and sign up for our email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roundtripstories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow @roundtripstoriespodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

"Live From New York, it's Saturday Night!" That single sentence has become a catchphrase for devotees of comedy and popular culture for more than 50 years—generations of fans who willingly turn their attentions from the height of weekend revelry to the televised antics of Saturday Night Live.  As this illustrious broadcast wraps its 51st season, we're releasing an encore of our 2025 chat with SNL's photographer-in-residence Mary Ellen Matthews, while we busy ourselves backstage to bring you some exciting changes and an upcoming new look to our own show. Week in, week out for more than two decades, Mary Ellen has conjured visual magic behind the scenes, creating inventive and irreverent portraits that air for three seconds each as so-called "bumpers" that transition to and from the show's commercial breaks.  During our spirited chat about what is arguably the world's best photo gig, we follow Mary Ellen from a fateful 1993 phone call, inviting her to assist the show's founding photographer Edie Baskin, through her journey from mentee to team leader. Along the way, we pull back the curtain on the creation of some iconic images and learn what it takes to be "in the driver's seat [with] a whole busload of very important people to take care of." "My job is to make this easy and fast," she notes. "And I don't want anyone to be overthinking anything because they've got enough to worry about with all the sketches and all the pre-tapes and their responsibilities to the rest of the show, which is the most important thing." Episode Timeline:  3:00: Living the dream as SNL's resident photographer while being creative under stressful deadline pressure. 4:44: Mary Ellen's early immersion in photography, at the side of her hobbyist father. 6:56: Arriving in NYC, early work for a record label, and the call to assist SNL's founding photographer in residence, Edie Baskin. 11:55: SNL's transition from film to digital, plus the cameras Mary Ellen shoots with today.  15:37: Conceptualizing the weekly portrait shoots and collaborating with subjects. 20:31: Behind-the-scenes of a dicey photo shoot, plus SNL's weekly production timeline. 27:25: Episode Break 28:12: Beyond portraits, the images Mary Ellen shoots as props for SNL sketches—sometimes with a 4x5.  33:11: The scheduling of SNL portrait shoots and getting portrait subjects to have fun. 36:34: Testing for shoots, the atmosphere on-set, and flying by the seat of your pants.  40:06: Communicating with a celebrity's team to get everyone on the same page about shoots and concepts. 42:30: The general workflow of SNL portrait sessions: from shoot preparation to editing and post-production. 45:07: Advice for emerging photographers looking for work or applying for an internship.   Guest Bio: As a top entertainment portrait photographer, Mary Ellen Matthews is specialized in creating iconic images of well-known personalities—from pop stars to sports legends to rock gods. Since 1999, she has been photographer-in-residence at Saturday Night Live, where she's responsible for creating the distinctive look of the show's still images. Through her exuberant presence that puts subjects at ease, her creative and playful styling on set and intensive fine-tuning in post, Matthews produces unique and recognizable portraits under the manic deadlines of live TV. What's more, in 2010, she began directing SNL's video clips, including the show's opening title sequence.   Recent clients include Peacock, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Studios, and Prime Video, as well as publications such as Variety, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire, and the Spanish edition of Harper's Bazaar. Most notably, in March 2025, Matthews's first book, The Art of the SNL Portrait, was released to mark the 50th anniversary of this revolution in late night TV. S

Listen as Mary Ellen shares about how the answers you seek in prayer are not up to God but are up to you. If you appreciate our podcasts and wish to share a gift through PayPal please follow the link below.Support the show

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Mary Ellen Tanner had planned to go to Massachusetts for the weekend to attend the funeral of her boyfriend’s brother the weekend of July 7, 1978. It wasn’t until two days later that anyone knew she’d never left her hometown in Maine — when her beaten body was found in a remote field in Lyman, Maine. Over the decades, questions about the last hours of her life still haunt her friends, family, the town and the investigators who say they’re still looking for her killer. Rebecca presents. Maureen gives the NNW treatment to the ID true crime show “Killer in Question.” To check out Maureen's Maine-based Bernadette “Bernie” O’Dea mystery novels, including the award-winning (seriously!) Dying for News, click here. Looking for a cool Crime & Stuff T-Shirt, or another cool shirt designed by Rebecca? Check out her Bonfire shirt site, by clicking here.

This episode features Mary-Ellen King, who worked with the Austin Bar Association to pilot the Crisis Assistance Program (CAP). The Crisis Assistance Program (CAP) connects attorneys facing short-term health crises with volunteer lawyers who can temporarily manage their cases, ensuring clients are still taken care of while the attorney recovers.If you have an innovation in mental health that you'd like to see on the podcast, email JCMH@txcourts.gov with the subject line "Reimagining Justice."*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JCMH, the Supreme Court of Texas, or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.

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Get ready for a truly special episode of Friends Talking Nerdy as Professor Aubrey and Tim The Nerd sit down with Dr. Mary Ellen Pethel for a rich and engaging conversation that blends history, storytelling, and a deep love for Nashville's cultural roots.At the heart of this episode is Dr. Pethel's co-authored book, Howdy: The Minnie Pearl Story, a compelling look at the life and legacy of the legendary Minnie Pearl, which you can purchase from The University of Tennessee Press at this link. Known for her humor, warmth, and iconic presence at the Grand Ole Opry, Minnie Pearl becomes more than just a performer in this discussion—she's a lens into the evolving story of Nashville itself.Dr. Pethel, a professor at Belmont University, brings her expertise as a public historian to the forefront, explaining how history isn't just something found in textbooks—it's something that lives in communities, landmarks, and shared memory. The conversation explores her work preserving Nashville's historic sites, amplifying stories of women in entertainment, and highlighting the city's deep connections to civil rights and cultural change.Professor Aubrey and Tim The Nerd guide the discussion with curiosity and enthusiasm, uncovering behind-the-scenes stories from the book, the challenges of writing biography, and the importance of making history accessible, relatable, and—dare we say—fun.Whether you're a fan of country music, fascinated by Southern history, or just love a great story well told, this episode offers a thoughtful and entertaining deep dive into Nashville's heritage and the people who shaped it such as Minnie Pearl.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

Moses instructed all generations after the Children of Israel were freed from Egypt, to observe the Passover traditions (Exodus 12.) Jesus, as a devout Jew, observed the Passover throughout his life and taught new meaning in observing it (Luke 22.)  The word Passover is in the original scriptures but not the word Easter. Listen as Mary Ellen shares some thoughts about the meaning and practice of the Spirit of Easter.If you appreciate our podcasts a donation can be made through PayPal by following the link below.    Support the show

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On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Starlito & Bandplay and Don Cusic & Mary Ellen Pethel   0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 4:36 - Entertainment with Amber Anderson 14:08 - Interview with Starlito & Bandplay  27:40 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton  51:10 - Entertainment with Amber Anderson     Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioInsta Follow WSM Radio on X: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioTweets Listen to WSM Radio LIVE: http://bit.ly/WSMListenLive Listen to WSM on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/live/wsm-radio...  

On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Starlito & Bandplay and Don Cusic & Mary Ellen Pethel   0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 4:36 - Entertainment with Amber Anderson 14:08 - Interview with Starlito & Bandplay  27:40 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton  51:10 - Entertainment with Amber Anderson     Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioInsta Follow WSM Radio on X: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioTweets Listen to WSM Radio LIVE: http://bit.ly/WSMListenLive Listen to WSM on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/live/wsm-radio...  

Mary-Ellen McTague is one of the driving forces behind Manchester's modern food scene: a chef, restaurateur and community builder whose cooking is rooted in place, craft and proper hospitality. In this episode, she joins the go-to food podcast to talk about the city she helped shape, the dishes she can't stop thinking about, and the hard-won lessons behind building restaurants that people genuinely love.Her story runs from cooking for touring bands at Manchester's Roadhouse as a student, to breaking barriers at the Michelin-starred Sharrow Bay Country House, and then into Heston Blumenthal's inner circle at The Fat Duck. From the intensity and precision of a two-then-three-star kitchen to an R&D role exploring Britain's food history at The Hind's Head, Mary-Ellen's career has been defined by curiosity, grit, and an obsession with flavour that actually means something.Back home, she became synonymous with Manchester's dining renaissance—opening trailblazing restaurants, earning national acclaim, and feeding not just thousands of happy punters, but (as the hosts proudly put it) well over 150,000 people across the city. She shares what it's really like to build a “rotation” of ambitious young chefs in Manchester, why a dish like Lancashire hotpot can carry identity and memory, and how her love of simple, brilliant produce started with a life-changing stint in rural Provence.The conversation also goes deeper: burnout, resilience, an ADHD diagnosis that “explained a lot,” and the purpose-led work of Eat Well MCR—turning surplus food and community energy into meals for people who need them most. Expect big laughs, kitchen war stories, and plenty of menu envy—especially when Mary-Ellen breaks down her PIP snack essentials and that signature hotpot (with oyster ketchup) that might just be the most “her” dish of all.Pre Order Ben's Incredible Book - All You Can Eat - By Clicking Here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-You-Can-Eat-British/dp/1805221523Get 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Order The Greatest Meat In The Country From HG Walter Here & Have Restaurant Quality Meals From Home - www.hgwalter.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Ellen Garrett and Patsy Townsend, The Garrett Group at Merrill Lynch, on Retirement Planning, Estate Strategy, and Long-Term Care (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 940) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Mary Ellen Garrett and Patsy Townsend of The Garrett Group at Merrill Lynch. Mary Ellen, in her 41st […]

What happens when you stop trying to control life and actually listen to it?In this Sesh episode, we sit down with Mary Ellen Lorello and let the conversation go where it wants to go. No stiff interview energy. No surface-level bios. Just a real back-and-forth about intuition, healing, identity, and the uncomfortable spaces people usually skip over.This isn't a “tell us about your business” episode.It's a who are you really, and how did you become that person conversation.We talk about:• What intuition actually feels like versus what people think it is• The difference between spiritual language and lived experience• How trauma, belief systems, and identity shape the choices we make• Why so many people feel disconnected from themselves• What it means to trust your own inner voiceThere are moments in this episode where things slow down. Where the questions sit a little longer. Where the answers aren't polished, they're honest.That's what The Sesh is built for.Mary Ellen doesn't come in trying to impress anyone. She shares her path, the pivots, the realizations, and the uncomfortable truths that shaped her. And we challenge ideas where they need to be challenged. Respectfully. Thoughtfully. But honestly.This episode lives in the gray.If you've ever felt like you're supposed to have it all figured out but don't, this one hits. If you've ever wrestled with your own belief systems, this one hits. If you're curious about intuition but skeptical of fluff, this one definitely hits.The Sesh is where we let conversations breathe.No scripts. No performance. Just humans trying to understand themselves a little better.https://www.naturalwellnessacademy.orghttps://www.instagram.com/thebalancedgourmetKeep the Mic on.Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going.We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use.Find everything in one place here:

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Mary-Ellen Fimbel on Game Design Principles for EducationThis episode of Experience Points features game designer and educator Mary-Ellen Fimbel, who shares how game design principles can transform classroom learning. She discusses “teaching like a game dev,” using storytelling, interactivity, and even puppets as playful avatars to deliver authentic feedback and spark curiosity. Mary-Ellen explains how honoring student questions, modeling inquiry, and scaffolding problem-solving builds confidence and creativity. She also explores project-based learning through student-created games and her classroom approach to metacognitive self-assessment. Educators, designers, and anyone interested in games-based learning will find practical strategies to make learning more engaging, dynamic, and meaningful.If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing.Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you'll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you.I'd also love it if you took some time to rate the show!I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit.Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.comUniversity XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XPAlso, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.comGame on!Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/157Support the show

In this episode of Wonderland on Points, we catch up and share personal updates from our own points and miles journeys. We talk about how we're currently thinking about credit card strategy, including Joanna's extensive experience managing multiple cards and why loyalty still plays an important role when it comes to long-term value. We also dig into American Express business cards, what makes them so compelling, and how we decide whether to keep, downgrade, or close a card.We also share the story of Mary Ellen's unexpected path to earning Hyatt Globalist status and why it ended up being one of the most rewarding travel surprises. We talk through how loyalty programs and strategic stays can add real value to your trips when you understand how they work.Throughout the episode, we emphasize the importance of community in the points and miles world. We encourage listeners to ask questions, share what they're learning, and stay connected, because this space is better when it's supportive and collaborative. We wrap up by sharing our excitement about upcoming travel and what we're looking forward to next.Find Us On Online:Mary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupWonderland On Points BlogAffiliate Links:Seats.AeroBEST PRICE on CardPointers subscription!Flipside Luggage (Use code WONDERLAND for 25% OFF!)Comfrt.com 15% OFFRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Chase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

In this episode of Wonderland on Points, we dive into a domestic stay that genuinely surprised Mary Ellen and her family: the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. We talk about why this resort feels like a hidden gem and why trips closer to home can be just as exciting and meaningful as international travel, especially when you're using points and miles strategically. We walk through the location, the overall feel of the property, and why it works so well for families looking for an easy, relaxing getaway.We also cover the nuts and bolts of booking, including how to use points, what cash rates looked like, and how much value we were able to get from a card credit. We share our honest experience with the rooms and dining options, including how breakfast offerings can change depending on occupancy and timing, which is helpful to know before you arrive.We spend time highlighting all the activities that make this stay such a win for families, from the beautiful indoor pool and hot tub to outdoor options like kayaking and putt-putt golf. We also talk about the game room that was a huge hit with the kids and the cozy communal spaces throughout the resort, including multiple fireplaces that made the property feel warm and inviting. This property reminds us just how powerful points and miles can be when it comes to making domestic travel feel special.Find Us On Online:Mary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupWonderland On Points BlogAffiliate Links:Seats.AeroBEST PRICE on CardPointers subscription!Flipside Luggage (Use code WONDERLAND for 25% OFF!)Comfrt.com 15% OFFRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Chase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

According to scripture (Matthew 22:36-40) when asked about the greatest commandment Jesus said it is to love God and included loving your neighbor as yourself.   Listen as Mary Ellen shares this a practical, useable and timely message of love.Follow the link below to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts.Support the show

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth will be celebrating Mary Ellen Pleasant (1814-1904) a silent housemaid, a strategic investor and a supporter of abolitionist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sudds-r-us-podcast--4574394/support.

Chris Vander Woude is one of seven sons of Tom Vander Woude and is our guest on this episode. Tom died saving his son, Joseph, who fell in a septic tank on the family farm. Family, friends, and the Diocese of Arlington have started the process that, they hope and pray, will lead to Tom's eventual canonization as a saint in the Catholic Church. In this episode you will find answers to the following questions: ·        Who was Tom Vander Woude? ·        Did Tom and his wife, Mary Ellen, foster a spiritual family? ·        Were faith and sports important in the Vander Woude family? ·        How was Tom's life as a husband and father extraordinary? ·        What was special about their youngest son, Joseph? ·        What was the relationship like between Tom and Joseph? ·        What happened to Joseph that led to Tom's death? ·        What was extraordinary about Tom's funeral? ·        Who is St. Gianna Molla and why was the Walk of Life                            important to Tom? ·        What stage is Tom's canonization process in? ·        What is the Tom Vander Woude Guild and how is the Diocese             of  Arlington involved in Tom's process? ·        How can you be involved with Tom Vander Woude's journey                 toward sainthood? Tom Vander Woude Guild St. Gianna Beretta Molla | EWTN Walk for Life 2026 Schedule - Walk for Life West Coast Saints | USCCB : Information about the process of sainthood in the Catholic Church   #catholicsports, #vanderwoudiewitness, #vanwoudiesacrifice, #vanderwoudiejourney

Bài của chị Mary Ellen W. Smoot, chủ tịch Trung Ương của Hội Phụ Nữ vào năm 2002 của Giáo Hội Các Thánh Hữu Ngày Sau của Chúa Giê Su Ky Tô Thay mặt cho các cố vấn của tôi và ủy ban trung ương Hội Phụ Nữ, chúng tôi cảm tạ các tín hữu […] The post Podcast số 540 – Liahona tháng 7, 2002 – Phát Triển Sức Mạnh Nội Tâm -Mary Ellen W. Smoot appeared first on Thánh Hữu Việt Nam.

 Mary Ellen began using cannabis at age 18 to manage PTSD symptoms from her brother's death by methadone addiction when she was eight, finding that cannabis smoothed out her restlessness, depression, and agitation.Stopping cannabis use in her late twenties led to everything going haywire in Mary Ellen's life, including doctor shopping for opiates, fibromyalgia diagnosis, postpartum depression, and five trips to rehab.After 11 months in a 12-step program following her fifth rehab, Mary Ellen read a book suggesting addiction was a choice and decided to reintroduce cannabis, which helped her life begin to simmer down and function properly again.During the years without cannabis, Mary Ellen's endocannabinoid system went into deficiency, and she believes seeking opiates was a sideways attempt to get rebalanced, though it only made everything worse.Cannabis creates homeostasis and balance by working through the endocannabinoid system's unique retrograde motion, where chemicals flow in the opposite direction from traditional neurotransmitters, acting as a regulator to slow excessive chemical signaling.Discovery of the endocannabinoid system's retrograde motion turned 100 years of neuroscience upside down, as it showed chemicals flowing from postsynaptic to presynaptic nerves rather than the traditional one-way direction taught in neuroscience.Mary Ellen was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare salivary gland cancer with no correlation to cannabis use, and received treatment from Dr. Gregory Weinstein in Philadelphia, who developed the surgical robot used for the procedure.Medical professionals at the treatment facility encouraged Mary Ellen to use cannabis during her cancer treatment, which she found unusual but supportive given her 40-year history with the plant.Five surgeries included endometriosis treatment, ruptured neck disc repair, breast reduction, hip replacement, and cancer removal, with the neck scan fortunately revealing the otherwise undetectable cancer.During cancer treatment, Mary Ellen took up to 60 milligrams of oxycodone per day but successfully tapered off following doctor's advice, using meditation principles and understanding that addiction thoughts are just thoughts that don't have to be believed.Cannabis continues to help Mary Ellen manage post-surgery symptoms including pain when swallowing, metallic taste from reduced taste buds, and lack of appetite, with small amounts motivating her to eat and care for herself.Remarkably, Mary Ellen's cancer surgery required significantly less intervention than planned, with surgeons avoiding skin grafts from her arm and leg that were originally scheduled, which she attributes partly to consuming CBG oils and RSO prior to surgery.People suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, autoimmune diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's likely have improperly functioning endocannabinoid systems that could benefit from cannabis intervention.Mary Ellen encourages people not to give up on cannabis if previous attempts didn't work, emphasizing that today's options are vastly different from 20 years ago, and even small amounts of CBD can provide significant behind-the-scenes health benefits over the long term. Visit our website: CannabisHealthRadio.comFind high-quality cannabis and CBD + get free consultations at MyFitLife.net/cannabishealthDiscover products and get expert advice from Swan ApothecaryFollow us on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram.Find us on Rumble.Keep your privacy! Buy NixT420 Odor Remover Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever thought about when the best time of your life might have been? Did it seem like it was when you were a child, a certain age or perhaps when you lived in a particular place? What if the best time of your life hasn't happened? What if the best time of your life really hasn't passed you by? Listen as Mary Ellen shares some thoughts that will empower you to live the best time of your life now. Support the show

Only a week in and it looks like we are in for a hell of a rocky year ahead. We need a figure of inspiration to guide us. To exemplify the energy we'll all need to get through this together. If only there was someone, something... nay! Some creature that could be our spirit cryptid for the year? Well that's what we're going to be looking for in this episode, with a little hep from our Monster Squaddies, It's a new Least Haunted tradition! Cryptid For The Year! With special thanks to Monikenn (with three N's), The Bibarbarian, Mary Ellen, Lord Havelock, Zack S, Sharron A. Hill, and Rassy for their help! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/leasthaunted Follow us on Tumblr! https://www.tumblr.com/leasthaunted?source=share Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/x3fJbbBx4e Please support and donate to The Trevor Project  and The Trans Lifeline  Least Haunted, The Least Haunted Podcast, Cryptid For The Year ©2020-2026 Sequoidea Productions LLC.  Be the strange in the world you wish to see. 

Jensen Huang Just Won IEEE's Highest Honor. The Reason Tells Us Everything About Where Tech Is Headed.IEEE announced Jensen Huang as its 2026 Medal of Honor recipient at CES this week. The NVIDIA founder joins a lineage stretching back to 1917—over a century of recognizing people who didn't just advance technology, but advanced humanity through technology.That distinction matters more than ever.I spoke with Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE's 2026 President and CEO, from the floor of CES Las Vegas. The timing felt significant. Here we are, surrounded by the latest gadgets and AI demonstrations, having a conversation about something deeper: what all this technology is actually for.IEEE isn't a small operation. It's the world's largest technical professional society—500,000 members across 190 countries, 38 technical societies, and 142 years of history that traces back to when the telegraph was connecting continents and electricity was the revolutionary new thing. Back then, engineers gathered to exchange ideas, challenge each other's thinking, and push innovation forward responsibly.The methods have evolved. The mission hasn't."We're dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity," Randall told me. Not advancing technology for its own sake. Not for quarterly earnings. For humanity. It sounds like a slogan until you realize it's been their operating principle since before radio existed.What struck me was her framing of this moment. Randall sees parallels to the Renaissance—painters working with sculptors, sharing ideas with scientists, cross-pollinating across disciplines to create explosive growth. "I believe we're in another time like that," she said. "And IEEE plays a crucial role because we are the way to get together and exchange ideas on a very rapid scale."The Jensen Huang selection reflects this philosophy. Yes, NVIDIA built the hardware that powers AI. But the Medal of Honor citation focuses on something broader—the entire ecosystem NVIDIA created that enables AI advancement across healthcare, autonomous systems, drug discovery, and beyond. It's not just about chips. It's about what the chips make possible.That ecosystem thinking matters when AI is moving faster than our ethical frameworks can keep pace. IEEE is developing standards to address bias in AI models. They've created certification programs for ethical AI development. They even have standards for protecting young people online—work that doesn't make headlines but shapes the digital environment we all inhabit."Technology is a double-edged sword," Randall acknowledged. "But we've worked very hard to move it forward in a very responsible and ethical way."What does responsible look like when everything is accelerating? IEEE's answer involves convening experts to challenge each other, peer-reviewing research to maintain trust, and developing standards that create guardrails without killing innovation. It's the slow, unglamorous work that lets the exciting breakthroughs happen safely.The organization includes 189,000 student members—the next generation of engineers who will inherit both the tools and the responsibilities we're creating now. "Engineering with purpose" is the phrase Randall kept returning to. People don't join IEEE just for career advancement. They join because they want to do good.I asked about the future. Her answer circled back to history: the Renaissance happened when different disciplines intersected and people exchanged ideas freely. We have better tools for that now—virtual conferences, global collaboration, instant communication. The question is whether we use them wisely.We live in a Hybrid Analog Digital Society where the choices engineers make today ripple through everything tomorrow. Organizations like IEEE exist to ensure those choices serve humanity, not just shareholder returns.Jensen Huang's Medal of Honor isn't just recognition of past achievement. It's a statement about what kind of innovation matters.Subscribe to the Redefining Society and Technology podcast. Stay curious. Stay human.My Newsletter? Yes, of course, it is here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7079849705156870144/Marco Ciappelli: https://www.marcociappelli.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mary Ellen O'Connor is a New York law firm owner who practices workers' compensation and Social Security disability law. In this episode, Mary Ellen shares how she moved from teaching to law, built a firm rooted in advocacy and empathy, and created a legal career that supports both families and real impact.Lawyer Side HustlesIn addition to running her firm, Mary Ellen has intentionally built a workplace culture that reflects her values. She leads a team of attorneys and staff with flexibility, empathy, and realism, offering split shifts, family-friendly policies, and an environment where people are treated as humans first.“We should not be living to work, but work should be an adjunct to our life,” Mary Ellen O'Connor expresses in Episode 226 of You Are a Lawyer.Rather than a traditional side hustle, Mary Ellen's parallel work shows up in leadership and mentorship. She models what it looks like to build a legal business that prioritizes sustainability, inclusion, and respect, proving that success in law doesn't have to come at the expense of family, health, or humanity.This episode is produced by Skip the Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.

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In this Midweek Mini, Mary Ellen wraps up her incredible European adventure with a family of five, taking us through Belgium, including Antwerp, Bruges, and Brussels. From navigating train travel with kids to indulging in Belgian chocolate, waffles, and exploring Mini Europe and the Atomium, she shares the highs, the chaos, and the lessons learned along the way.Mary Ellen highlights how points and miles made this trip possible, from booking flights on points with Capital One to scoring nearly free hotels, all while keeping the family's out-of-pocket costs remarkably low. She also shares real-life travel hacks, like pre-ordering allergy-friendly airline meals, finding the best playgrounds, and creative ways to make a European vacation work for families on a budget.Whether you're planning your first family trip abroad or looking to stretch your travel budget further, this episode is packed with practical tips, inspiration, and a few wild stories that every parent can relate to.Episode SponsorFlipside Luggage (Use code WONDERLAND for 25% OFF!)Mentioned in this episode:Europe Trip Part 1 (England)Part 2 (France)Part 3 (the Netherlands)Find Us On Online:Mary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupWonderland On Points BlogAffiliate Links:Comfrt.com 15% OFFChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

Tis the season indeed! We are working our hell week this week. The normal busy week for locals is the week between Christmas and New years but for Kelly, its the week before! We found time to do the Lighted Jeep Ride and the famous Mary Ellen's Vibrator Races - Hilarious BTWAlso we are ramping up for Mile 0 Fest!! Get your tickets at the link below to support us! Prices are the same either way, clicking that link just supports your favorite podcast!!!⁠⁠https://go.mile0fest.com/theconciergegirl⁠

Celebrate the magic of Christmas travel done smartly in this festive midweek mini episode of Wonderland on Points. Mary Ellen shares how she pulled off a dreamy, budget-friendly Christmas Eve getaway to New York City with her preschooler using points and miles, from scoring affordable Amtrak tickets to booking a Times Square hotel that would have cost over $1,000 per night for just 29,000 Hyatt points. You'll hear practical tips for Amtrak booking and upgrades, smart seat selection for kid-friendly Broadway-style shows like the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, and how Hyatt's Brand Explorer “Hyatt Bingo” can unlock valuable free night certificates. Along the way, the episode highlights simple joys like New York pizza in bed, a magical Disney Store moment, and the power of solo parent-child trips made possible through points and miles. Perfect for families looking to travel more, spend less, and create meaningful holiday memories, this episode is packed with real-world strategies and Christmas cheer.Episode SponsorFlipside Luggage (Use code WONDERLAND for 25% OFF!)Find Us On Online:Mary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupWonderland On Points BlogHoliday Gift Ideas for Travel LoversAffiliate Links:Comfrt.com 15% OFFRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Chase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

This is a short episode to celebrate 3 years of My Mourning Routine Podcast, launched on Winter Solstice 2022, as well as honor the recent 10th Anniversary of Lauren's mother's death.  Here, she shares a letter that she wrote to her mother, Mary Ellen, on December 17, 2025 during a reflective morning of remembrance. *TIME SENSITIVE:  Lauren opened the doors today 12/21/25 to work with her 1:1 in the New Year.  She is only accepting FIVE new clients to go on a 3-month journey into the heart with, beginning the week of January 5, 2026.  DEADLINE to sign up: December 28, 2025!  Contact Lauren @lauren.samay or through  www.laurensamay.com for an application & more information. ----------- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! This meditation is for you if you're looking to: Lower Stress, Increase your Peace, Connect to your Heart, and Give your energy back to Joy You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!  

Do you feel someone or something stands in the way of your joy? Have you ever felt you were chasing joy but never quite catching it? Does it seem others are more deserving of joy than you? Listen as Mary Ellen shares an important message and reminder that joy is your birthright and awaits your acceptance of it.Support the show

How do you define peace and where do you find peace in your life? Is it possible that peace is wherever you find yourself?  Listen as Mary Ellen shares some thoughts about the starting point of peace. She also shared one of her favorite poems,  I AM There by James Dillet Freeman (published by Unity.)"Do you need Me?I am there. You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands. I am at work, though you do not understand My ways. I am at work, though you do not recognize My works. I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries."Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer. When you need Me, I am there. Even if you deny Me, I am there. Even when you feel most alone, I am there.Even in your fears, I am there.Even in your pain, I am there."I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.I am in you, and you are in Me. Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of “yours” and “mine.”Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me. Empty your heart of empty fears. When you get yourself out of the way, I am there."You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.And I am in all. Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.I am there because I have to be, because I am. Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward."I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded. I am the love that is the law's fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am."Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you. Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.Beloved, I am there."Support the show

*TRIGGER WARNINGThis episode discusses sensitive topics including loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Certain portions of the episode might prove too graphic for some listeners.ShownotesIn this week's episode, Jennifer has a conversation with bereavement doula and sociologist, Dr. Abby Jorgensen to discuss the challenges faced by both lay people and the Church when it comes to discussing this difficult topic. She also provides clarity on an end of life doula vs. grief doula (loss of child) and what it is like to accompany someone in the grief work she does through her ministry, Haven Bereavement Doulas. Our GuestDr. Abby Jorgensen is a Catholic sociologist, doula, and assistant professor at Saint Louis University, where she specializes in the intersections of pregnancy, grief, and faith. She is the author of A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss (Ave Maria Press, 2024), a compassionate and practical resource rooted in faith and informed by both research and lived experience. In addition to her academic work, she is a certified birth and bereavement doula and the founder of Haven Bereavement Doulas. Find more about the work of Dr. Abby Jorgensen at: https://catholicbereavementdoula.com, or on social media at Abby the Sociologist Doula.ScripturePsalm 34:18John 19:34LinksHaven Bereavement DoulasSt. Gianna Beretta Molla St. Raymond NonnatusDouble effect - St. Thomas' theologyPrayer for the souls of Mandy, Mary Ellen, Sister Mary Sharon, Dick, and JackJournaling QuestionsWhat stood out to you from this episode or resonated strongly with you? Take some time to reflect on the scripture verse Abby mentioned, Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” How does it make you feel, thinking about the idea that the Lord is close to us when we are brokenhearted? Does it bring you comfort? Was there anything you found yourself relating to in terms of the responses you've received from others, including clergy, as it relates to your loss?Have you ever sought out someone to help you on your grief journey? Did you have trouble finding someone?What is something that surprised you to learn about the work of a grief doula?Abby spoke about the misconceptions she had about St. Gianna Beretta Molla and how, after gaining a better understanding of her journey to sainthood, St, Gianna has become a friend to her. Are there any saints who you have found who bring you comfort and you ask to intercede on your behalf?What is your mourning glory?We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. 

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 Probably the earliest official mention of Advent practices comes out of the Council of Sargossa that met in Spain (AD 380) which among other things, encouraged daily church attendance for 21 days December. Today traditions vary but Advent is celebrated by many during the four weeks leading up to Christmas, the celebration of Jesus' birth. But, what good is Advent anyway? Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about making Advent relevant today in your life.  Support the show

Tis the season indeed! We are working our hell week this week. The normal busy week for locals is the week between Christmas and New years but for Kelly, its the week before! We found time to do the Lighted Jeep Ride and the famous Mary Ellen's Vibrator Races - Hilarious BTWAlso we are ramping up for Mile 0 Fest!! Get your tickets at the link below to support us! Prices are the same either way, clicking that link just supports your favorite podcast!!!https://go.mile0fest.com/theconciergegirl​

To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews. These excerpts explore how they approach craft, capture truth, and use the camera to tell the stories that define us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick returns to the mic and responds to a series of heartfelt listener calls: Macy’s concerns about parenting in the Church amid public same-sex relationships, Nathan’s struggle between finishing an engineering degree or pursuing missionary work, Mary Ellen’s anxiety over confession, Diane’s questions about Catholic school policy for children of same-sex couples, and Sandra’s challenge explaining Mary’s Immaculate Conception to Protestants. He addresses these situations with a mix of honest counsel, humor, and direct references to Catholic teaching, offering both spiritual reassurance and practical advice. Through it all, Patrick’s warmth and clarity stir real engagement with issues of faith, family, and conscience. Macy – There are two women at our church who are in a same sex relationship and one of them received Communion. Should I leave this Church? (01:08) Nathan - I am about to drop out of engineering school to do missionary work. Is it worth getting a college degree if I want to work in the Church? (08:38) Richard - How graphic do I need to be with the priest in Confession? (19:36) Diane – What if a gay couple wants to put their kids in a Catholic school? (32:40) Sandra – Is it true that if Mary is without sin, then she doesn't need Jesus? (40:11) Maggie - I am concerned about my daughter's ex-husband wanting to introduce his girlfriend to their children and grand-children? (47:30)