Best Catholicwomen Podcasts (2024)

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S14 E20 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 5-8) 35:33

29m ago35:33

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In this week's episode, we continue our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Chapters 5-8. We reflect deeper on the story and how it relates to our spiritual lives. Themes such as the battle of light and darkness, jealousy and making others feel small, the power of the name of Jesus, surrender vs control and how the story of Narnia i…

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How To Build A Relationship With Your In-Laws 24:30

5d ago24:30

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Kimberly Hahn talks about the beuty and challenge of navigating a relationship with one's in-laws.By Kimberly Hahn

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S14 E19 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 1-4) 40:15

7d ago40:15

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In this week's episode, we begin our book study on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 1-4). We dive into the themes of this chapter such as innocence, faith, temptation, sin, and shared adventure. We hope you will continue to join us on the journey into this wonderful story, which we hope will help us reflect more deeply on our relatio…

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A Time to Gather, A Time to Scatter 24:28

25d ago24:28

24:28

Kimberly Hahn gives advice on how to responsibly plan a wedding.By Kimberly Hahn

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Engagement: A New Stage 25:16

1M ago25:16

25:16

Kimberly Hahn gives important advice to engaged couples and their parents.By Kimberly Hahn

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Can you make your Adult child good? 26:11

2M ago26:11

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Kimberly Hahn talks about how to help your children who are young adults with life and finances.By Kimberly Hahn

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S14 E18 - Lessons Learned 41:42

2M ago41:42

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By Sister Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym

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Why Catholics Should Only Date Catholics 25:33

2M ago25:33

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Kimberly Hahn talks about the importance of Catholics marrying other Catholics.By Kimberly Hahn

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S14 E17 - Worship (with Sarah Kroger) 51:01

2M ago51:01

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In this week's episode, we welcome Sarah Kroger, a GMA Dove Award®-nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader to the podcast to speak into the beauty of worship. Sarah shares her story of becoming a worship leader, how she creates music based on the joys and sorrows from her personal life, and her passion for collaborating with others and the…

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S14 E16 - Mothering Our Little Places (with Brya Hanan) 49:02

2M ago49:02

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In this week's episode, we welcome Brya Hanan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to share how we can learn to engage as an adult with the young parts of ourselves. Brya shares her story, the trauma she experienced as a child, and how it affected not only her self-perception but also how she related to others. She reflects on her healing jou…

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Advice for Courtship and Dating 25:59

3M ago25:59

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Whether young or old(er), courtship and dating should be taken seriously. In this episode, we continue our conversation about the intricate dance of dating and courtship, exploring the pivotal question: When are they ready for courtship? Kimberly Hahn guides us through the nuances of courtship, emphasizing its significance as a prelude to marriage,…

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S14 E15 - Life in the Power of the Holy Spirit (with Dr. Mary Healy) 50:22

2M ago50:22

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In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Mary Healy, author, and professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, to talk about living life in the power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Healy shares how her life was radically transformed through an encounter with the Holy Spirit and reflects on the beauty of allowing the Holy Spirit to work in her life.…

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S14 E14 - Leading with God-Given Authority (Part 2) 44:20

3M ago44:20

44:20

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation about leading with our God-given authority, particularly in our spiritual or biological motherhood. We talk about how God has blessed us with the Sacraments, Scripture, and prayer to fight spiritual battles. We reflect on the importance of rooting our identity in Christ, how Our Lady modeled femi…

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Should you let your teens date? 24:12

3M ago24:12

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Kimberly Hahn offers words of wisdom and caution on the topic of teen dating.By Kimberly Hahn

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S14 E13 - Leading with God-Given Authority 34:08

3M ago34:08

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In this week's episode, we reflect on leading with our God-given authority rather than worldly influence. We discuss the importance of remembering our identity in Christ and how true authority is a display of intimacy that has been rooted in a real tangible love. We share the ways we may have been wounded by authority figures in our past, why these…

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S14 E12 - Living in the Resurrection 32:19

3M ago32:19

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In this week's episode, we reflect on the themes of resurrection, grief, and hope in Pope Francis’ Easter Vigil homily. We chat about the sadness of unfulfilled dreams and the tender places in our hearts where we are afraid to hope and want to stay in the tomb. We also talk about the anxieties and worries that can come with trying to figure things …

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How to Treasure Time with Your Teens 23:37

3M ago23:37

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Kimberly Hahn continues her discussion of the importance of spending time with your teens. Check out her book, "Legacy of Love" to learn more!By Kimberly Hahn

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How to Value Friendship for Teens and Families 23:06

4M ago23:06

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Kimberly Hahn discusses the importance of friendship for the whole family, especially teens. Check out Kimberly's book, Legacy of Love, for more in depth discussion.By Kimberly Hahn

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S14 E11 - A Time of Renewal (Holy Week: Focus) 25:30

4M ago25:30

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In this week's episode, we conclude our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and discuss the theme of “focus”. We chat about our natural temptation to focus on our woundedness, why we should take action and invite Jesus into these places, and how our wounds can be transformed into signs of the resurrection power of Christ. We also talk abou…

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S14 E10 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 5: Scholarship) 27:29

4M ago27:29

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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on how life is a continual process of refinement and how true learning comes through the healing found in suffering and communion. We also talk about the feelings of shame that accompany situations where we fall short, the importance of recognizing our li…

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How to Get Teens to Socialize Despite Social Media 27:13

4M ago27:13

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Kimberly Hahn continues her discussion on teens and social media. If you are interested in learning more on all topics related to the family, check out Kimberly's book, "Legacy of Love."By Kimberly Hahn

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S14 E9 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 4: Filling Up the Sufferings of Christ) 30:07

4M ago30:07

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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on the theme of “filling up the sufferings of Christ”. We reflect on the connection between repentance and love, recognizing how they complement each other, and the beauty of repentance as an intimate act of drawing nearer to God. We share our own struggl…

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S14 E8 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 3: The Right Kind of Zeal) 27:16

4M ago27:16

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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on the theme of the right kind of zeal. We chat about how we may be feeling tired and tempted to relax our Lenten penances and discuss the importance of taking time to reflect on why we felt called to take on a specific sacrifice and then recommitting our…

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S14 E7 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 2: In Conversation with Jesus) 29:38

5M ago29:38

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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on the theme of being in conversation with Jesus. We reflect on the importance of reserving space for dialogue with God, surrendering to Him our own plans and desires, and allowing Him to love us in our poverty. The process of dying to self is always acco…

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S14 E6 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 1: True Self-Denial) 32:00

5M ago32:00

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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on the theme of true self-denial. We reflect on the importance of recognizing our need for God’s love and allowing ourselves to be transformed by His grace. We also share personal experiences and insights on repentance, amendment, and trusting in God’s pl…

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How to Approach Technology and Social Media with Your Teens 24:20

5M ago24:20

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Kimberly Hahn discusses how to navigate technology and social media with your teens.By Kimberly Hahn

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S14 E5 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Intro: A Time of Reflowering) 34:42

5M ago34:42

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In this week's episode, we begin our seven week Lenten study of the book “A Time of Renewal” by Mother Mary Francis P.C.C. In this episode we cover the introduction and the sections on the first four days of Lent. We discuss how Lent is an opportunity for us to grow in intimacy with God and how viewing fasting as a time of renewal, not suffering, c…

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S14 E4 - My Father’s Father with Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR 45:51

5M ago45:51

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In this week's episode, we welcome Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR as our guest to dive deep into what it means to be in relationship with God as Father. Together we chat about how our earthly fathers both positively and negatively impact our relationship with God the Father and how to begin to receive the love of God the Father. We also share how our relati…

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S14 E3 - Living in the Tension: Solitude and Community 34:18

6M ago34:18

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In this week's episode, we discuss the relationship between solitude and community and how no matter if we are introverted or extroverted, we need both in order to live rightly ordered lives. We reflect on how solitude and community has changed throughout the different seasons of our lives and the importance of being open to these changes so we can…

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S14 E2 - Living in the Tension: Joy and Sorrow 41:08

6M ago41:08

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In this week's episode, we reflect on the role both joy and sorrow simultaneously play in our lives. We chat about how pressing into grief allows us to more fully experience joy, and how when we try to numb ourselves to the sorrow we also numb ourselves to the experience of joy. We also talk about the importance of naming disappointments, intention…

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How to Apply the Works of Mercy to Teen Parenting 23:40

6M ago23:40

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Kimberly Hahn discusses more tips on teen parenting and meeting your kids' deepest needs.By Kimberly Hahn

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S14 E1 - Word of the Year 37:20

6M ago37:20

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This episode continues our annual tradition of sharing our Word of the Year! Each year, we ask God to give us a theme to focus on for the new year and invite you to do the same. After personal prayer and reflection, we share what our words for 2024 mean to us and chat about how our words from last year have impacted our lives. At the beginning of t…

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How to Talk About The Teen Years With Your Kids 23:59

7M ago23:59

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Kimberly Hahn talks conversations with your kids about the teen years, physical changes, and things to look for in a spouse.By Kimberly Hahn

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S13 E14 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 4) 33:28

7M ago33:28

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Merry Christmas, friends! In this episode, we conclude our four part Advent series on the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part four and discuss the sections on Our Lady Seeking, Our Seeking, The Way, and The Assumption. We reflect on the beautiful reality that when Mary looks at us, she sees her Son and how we are als…

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How to Use the 5 Love Languages When Raising Teens 26:23

7M ago26:23

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Kimberly Hahn tells stories about raising teens and how to use the 5 Love Languages to foster growth and good habbits in a family.By Kimberly Hahn

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S13 E13 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 3) 36:14

7M ago36:14

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In this episode, we continue with part three of our four part Advent series on the book “The Reed of God” by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part three and discuss the sections on the Lost Child, Idols, and the Last Confession. We chat about how when we lose sight of Jesus, we are called to imitate Mary and seek until He is found. By perseve…

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S13 E12 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 2) 31:05

7M ago31:05

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In this episode, we continue with part two of our four part Advent series on the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part two and discuss the sections on Et Homo Factus Est, the Fugue, Wooden Bambino, and Et Verbum Caro Factum Est. We chat about our desire as women to protect our children, but how this desire can easily m…

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How to Navigate the Teen Years 25:28

8M ago25:28

25:28

Kimberly Hahn discusses raising teens and managing responsibilities in their everyday life.By Kimberly Hahn

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S13 E11 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 1) 38:56

7M ago38:56

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In this episode, we begin our four part Advent series on the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part one and discuss the sections on Emptiness, Fiat, Advent, and Pastoral. We reflect on the gift of virginity, how our own life experiences can alter how we view this gift, and how Our Lady perfectly models the truth about t…

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S13 E10 - Ask Us Anything 44:02

8M ago44:02

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In this episode, for the first time ever, we answer questions submitted by our listeners! We answer questions like: How have we healed in our identity as mother, daughter, sister, and bride? How to handle the pressure of people relying on you for spiritual improvement? How to cultivate a life that reflects beauty? How to heal from childhood sexual …

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Why you Should be Rooted in Virtue 26:06

8M ago26:06

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Kimberly Hahn sits down to discuss the importance of living a virtuous Catholic life.By Kimberly Hahn

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S13 E9 - “I Thirst” Part 2 - St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Varanasi Letter 30:03

8M ago30:03

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In this episode, we discuss the second half of the Varanasi Letter written by St. Teresa of Calcutta to her MC Community. We reflect on how Jesus is calling us to encounter Him daily and what we can do to open our hearts to deeper communion. We also chat about how our Blessed Mother is a perfect example of how to comfort the Sacred Heart of Jesus i…

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S13 E8 - “I Thirst” Part 1 - St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Varanasi Letter 37:25

8M ago37:25

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In this episode, we discuss the first half of the Varanasi Letter written by St. Teresa of Calcutta to her MC Community. We talk about how Jesus thirsts for our souls and what we can do to care for His Heart. We reflect on what it means to let Jesus gaze upon our souls and receive Him in the areas we have been wounded and experience pain. It can be…

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NEVER Waste Your Suffering 25:16

9M ago25:16

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Kimberly Hahn sits down to discuss the importance of offering your sufferrings to Our Lord to grow in your spiritual life.By Kimberly Hahn

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S13 E7 - Cultivating Silence and Solitude 34:56

8M ago34:56

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of cultivating silence and solitude in a world full of distractions. Our Lord speaks to us in the still small voice of our hearts and we talk about how the goal of silence is ultimately communion with God. We also chat about the difference between solitude versus isolation, reasons why we may be afraid of …

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S13 E6 - St. Thérèse - "C'est la Confiance" (Part 2) 25:28

9M ago25:28

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In this episode, we conclude our two part series on Pope Francis’ recent Apostolic Exhortation about St. Thérèse of Lisieux entitled “C’est la Confiance: On Confidence in the Merciful Love of God”. We discuss how we are all called to a bridal relationship with Jesus and how our desire to love and be loved is a call to Heaven. We also chat about our…

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What You’re Missing About the Works of Mercy 25:02

9M ago25:02

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Kimberly Hahn discusses how to live the works of mercy in your life.By Kimberly Hahn

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S13 E5 - St. Thérèse - "C'est la Confiance" (Part 1) 37:14

9M ago37:14

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In this episode, we begin a two part series on Pope Francis’ recent Apostolic Exhortation about St. Therese of Lisieux entitled “C’est la Confiance: On Confidence in the Merciful Love of God”. We reflect on what it looks like to abandon ourselves with total confidence in God's love and how to overcome places in our lives where we feel orphaned or f…

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S13 E4 - Sacrament of the Present Moment 38:50

9M ago38:50

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In this episode, we chat about the importance of living in the present moment and recognizing the beauty of ordinary life. In today’s modern world, we are constantly surrounded by distractions and can be tempted to focus on the past or the future and can lose sight of the gifts and graces right in this present moment. We share practical ways we liv…