Welcome to the Purposeful Life podcast, your guide on a transformative journey of inspiration, growth, and fulfillment. Join us as we delve into meaningful conversations with thought leaders, experts, and individuals who have discovered and embraced their life's purpose. Each episode offers valuable insights, practical tips, and heartwarming stories to illuminate your path to a purposeful life. Whether you're seeking clarity, motivation, or a deeper connection with your calling, this podcast ...
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JonMarc Grodi and his guests address the personal obstacles, doctrinal objections, and the irresistible attraction to the Church Jesus founded 2,000 years ago.
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Monica Anyango grew up Catholic in Uganda, but drifted from her faith. When she found herself a single mom in the United States, her desire to create some kind of structure in her life led her to revisit the disciplines and teachings of the Catholic Church she’d walked away from. The role of Mary was especially important in helping Monica establish…
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Welcome to another enriching episode of The Purposeful Life podcast, where Monica Anyango invites listeners on a journey of faith, growth, and transformation. In this episode, we delve into the topic of virtue with a special guest, Jacqueline Key Takeaways The Role of Virtue in Personal Development: Jacqueline emphasizes that virtues are not just m…
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Ellen went to Presbyterian, Baptist and nondenominational churches, while Gregory was an unenthusiastic Catholic. Their marriage resulted in his vocation and led her to the Church.By JOURNEY HOME
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As an entrepreneur and devout Catholic, Monica offers a unique perspective on maintaining grace and poise during the most challenging moments in business with this episode. Monica shares how her faith has helped her stay centered under pressure and discusses the importance of relying on God's strength and wisdom when faced with difficult decisions,…
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In this episode of, Monica delves deep into the theme of "Faith and Entrepreneurship." and shares how your Catholic faith can be a cornerstone in your business life, guiding you through challenges and inspiring you to lead with integrity and purpose. Monica discusses the foundational role of faith in shaping business values, the importance of ethic…
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Fr. Ken Geraci, CPM - Catholic Revert, Former Agnostic
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Fr. Ken Geraci grew up Catholic, but left the faith as a young man. He chased after fortune in the business world, eventually founding a highly successful software company. Unable to find happiness in all the ways he though would bring fulfillment, he revisited the idea of faith, coming back first to belief in God, then in Christianity, and eventua…
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In this special solo episode of The purposeful Podcast, Monica takes you on an inspiring journey into "Finding God in Everyday Business." Drawing from her own experiences as a faith-driven entrepreneur, Monica explores how we can see and feel God's presence in every aspect of our professional lives. From making ethical decisions to leading with com…
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Lee and Valiree Sondeno - Former Pentecostal Music Ministers
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Lee and Valiree Sondeno share how the COVID shutdowns caused them to reconsider the life of Pentecostal music ministry they'd devoted themselves to and begin to consider the claims of the Catholic Church.By JOURNEY HOME
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Monet Souza: Living a virtuous and aligned life
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In this engaging episode of The Purposeful Life Podcast, Monica invites special guest Monet, founder of A Message of Hope, to discuss the importance of living virtuously as a Catholic in today's world. Monet shares her inspiring journey of spreading the Catholic faith to high school and college students, encouraging them to live virtuous lives desp…
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Matt and Rachel Sheils - Former Salvation Army Officers
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Matt and Rachel Sheils were Salvation Army officers who began to ask questions about the foundations of authority, morality, and the nature of what it meant to be part of a worshipping community. They took some time off to reflect on these questions and dive more deeply into Scripture, and in doing so, found themselves surprisingly drawn to the tru…
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JonMarc Grodi and his guests address the personal obstacles, doctrinal objections, and the irresistible attraction to the Church Jesus founded 2,000 years ago.By JOURNEY HOME
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Jack Williams - Former Evangelical Christian
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Jack Williams, who serves as General Manager of EWTN Radio, shares his complicated path to the Catholic Church, from an on-fire "born again" conversion as a young man, through family struggles and eventually to the Catholic Church, through the persistent prayers of loved ones who never gave up on him.Some of you may also be familiar with the work o…
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John Bacon - Former Anglican Priest
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John Bacon was raised Southern Baptist, and went to Beeson Divinity School. That seminary formation introduced him to the Church Fathers, and rather than going all the way to Catholicism, he discerned a call to priesthood as an Anglican. Several circumstances, including the onset of COVID-19, caused him to reconsider the meaning of his vocation, an…
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Dan Venezia grew up Catholic, but didn't pay much attention to matters of faith; he was busier chasing a dream to play pro baseball. He ended up in the minor leagues with the Twins organization, and made some solid Christian friends along the way, but it was when that dream fell apart -- and especially when his world was turned upside down by COVID…
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Raised with a strong sense of right and wrong but no sense of Catholicism, Jeffrey Kirby’s faith caught fire. His search for a closer relationship with Jesus led to the priesthood.By JOURNEY HOME
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Baptized a Catholic, Phillip Campbell grew spiritually hungry in his teens, and spent time in Protestant congregations. But he came back to his faith and reunited with his family.By JOURNEY HOME
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Greg Willits grew up Catholic. His wife was in the Worldwide Church of God. After their child was baptized, they both had profound awakenings especially in regard to the Eucharist.By JOURNEY HOME
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Being raised in a Wiccan family gave Nora Jensen an extremely cynical view towards Christianity. But when she came to Mass, she found herself surrounded by happy,, smiling people.By JOURNEY HOME
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Seth Haines and his wife battled issues that led them down different paths, but with prayer and discernment, they both realized their true spiritual home was the Catholic Church.By JOURNEY HOME
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Don McLane experimented with several faiths, and even felt a call to the Episcopalian priesthood. But he discovered a deeper understanding of the Eucharist in the Catholic Church.By JOURNEY HOME
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Paul Rose always loved music, especially singing and songwriting. Upon discovering sacred music, he became even more enthralled with the religious patrimony of the Catholic Church.By JOURNEY HOME
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Jerry McLellan is a stand-up comedian with a unique outlook on life. His views on Christianity evolved over time, leading him to eventually find a home in the Catholic Church.By JOURNEY HOME
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Courtney Comstock shares the series of life experiences and questions that led her from a background in Pentecostalism to a home in the Catholic Church. JonMarc Grodi hostsBy JOURNEY HOME
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Santonio Hill was raised Catholic, but his big dream was to play college and pro football. When his pastor suggested the priesthood, he finally realized what was important in life.By JOURNEY HOME
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Despite a lucrative career, Corwin Low found money and success weren’t fulfilling. Dominican friars in Italy helped him reset his priorities, and he ultimately chose to join them.By JOURNEY HOME
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Justin Hibbard grew up in Evangelical communities, but COVID lockdowns caused him to re-evalute what it meant to be a Christian. Study and prayer led him to the Catholic Church.By JOURNEY HOME
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Richard Wilson went to West Point and worked in finance after his service. But despite his Protestant upbringing, he felt a higher calling to serve the Lord as a Catholic priest.By JOURNEY HOME
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André was Catholic and Angèle an Evangelical Protestant. When they married, their world views collided, leading to much debate and eventually a commitment to the Catholic faith.By JOURNEY HOME
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