Best Monica Ortega Podcasts (2024)

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Don't Let Stress Break Your Marriage 42:43

28m ago42:43

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187. Letting go of an end-oriented heart 24:22

2h ago24:22

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes." James 4:14 If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! I always love to connect : suzanne @lattea…

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Making NFP Sexy Again 36:52

7d ago36:52

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Send us a text In today's episode, we talk about the challenges implementing NPF and TTA can have on the romantic side of marriage. We reflect on how we started to reframe what we saw as burdens and how leaning in and keeping things romantic doesn't always have to revolve around sex. Let's jump in! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionab…

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186. Is Your Fire Attractive? 21:00

7d ago21:00

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." 1 Peter 3: 3-4 Is your fire for the…

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REWIND: Renzo's Time as a SAHD (stay-at-home-dad) 1:10:26

14d ago1:10:26

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we rewind and revisit Renzo’s time as a stay-at-home-dad. We often reference how this season of our marriage allowed for the healing we needed. Let’s jump in! THINGS WE MENTIONED What Being a Stay-At-Home-Dad Has Taught Me About Being A Husband Passivity and Relationships (a talk by Michael Gormley) Fr Mike Schmit…

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185. The Fishes and Loaves of Your Motherhood 20:28

14d ago20:28

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! " Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” So they gathered them and filled twelv…

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Antidotes and Green Flags in Communication (Antidotes to the Four Horsemen) 42:42

21d ago42:42

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Send us a text In today's episode we bring you the antidotes for, what the Gottman institute has called, "The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse". Last week was the red flags and this week it's the green flags! Let's jump in! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank y…

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184. Jesus' Secret Formula 28:41

21d ago28:41

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.” - Matthew 11:29. Today, I dive into the paternal words of Jesus that provide us with a direct pathway to experiencing the rest our souls so desire. After many years of reflecting on these…

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The Four Horsemen of Divorce (Communication Red Flags We Wished We Learned About Earlier) 46:44

28d ago46:44

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Send us a text In today's episode we talk about some red flags to look out for when you're arguing with your spouse. We go over what the Gottman institute has called "The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse" and how they can predict divorce. Let's jump in! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 …

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183. You are HIS Coworker 21:20

28d ago21:20

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! I always love to connect : suzanne @latteandlaundry.comBy Suzanne Bilodeau

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Spontaneous and Responsive Sexual Desire 37:53

1M ago37:53

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Send us a text In today's episode we talk about some new terms that we just learned. Have you heard of these before? How do you and your spouse manage the differences in Spontaneous vs Responsive desire? Let's jump in! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you a…

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182. Do they KNOW you think they are awesome? 24:08

1M ago24:08

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." ~ Proverbs 16:24 This week I reflect on the importance of our children KNOWING we think they are as awesome as they are! All too often we can focus in on training our children to become the people God created them to be, that…

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The Human Side of Married Sainthood 48:04

1M ago48:04

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Send us a text Can Saints complain about their struggles? In this episode we talk about some amazing Blesseds who lived their ordinary lives in an extraordinary way. Let's jump in! Articles we referenced: https://aleteia.org/2017/11/25/blessed-luigi-and-maria-quattrocchi-ordinary-married-life-shot-through-with-glory https://www.vatican.va/content/j…

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181. Marriage is NOT easy..with Renzo and Monica Ortega 48:16

1M ago48:16

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35. This week I am joined by my friends Renzo and Monica Ortega, of the marriage…

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Instagram Is My Marriage Coach (How to Apologize) 45:10

2M ago45:10

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Send us a text In today's episode, we talk about Renzo's issues with the concept of time and how we've slowly learned to apologize well. We hope this is helpful! Let's jump in! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what …

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180. There is a TIME for everything - Chronos vs Kairos 21:20

2M ago21:20

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens, a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dan…

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179. How do you know when it is God speaking? (In the School of the Holy Spirit Ep. 4) 49:49

2M ago49:49

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” - Galatians 5:22-23. This week Carrie and I wrap up our summer book series on “In the School of the Holy Spirit” by discussing the discernment of knowing the voice of God. With a…

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REWIND: Answering Listener Questions About Sex and NFP 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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Send us a text We JUST got back from Steubenville East and we leave in two days for another trip so this week we are rewinding to one of our most popular episodes. Let's jump in and we'll be back in a few weeks! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for …

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178. Detachment, Silence, Prayer, and the Heart (In the School of the Holy Spirit Ep 3) 33:37

2M ago33:37

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The Mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace." Romans 8:5-6 This wee…

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Marriage Is Not About Our Happiness 44:25

2M ago44:25

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Send us a text In today's episode, we talk about reframing the purpose of marriage and shifting from the pursuit of happiness to the pursuit of something greater. Let's jump in! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what…

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177. How to Foster Inspirations (In the School of the Holy Spirit - Ep 2) 27:02

2M ago27:02

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you" -Luke 11:9 This week, Carrie and I continue our summer book series discussion. We dive into the second section of Father Jacque Philippe's book "In the School of the Holy Spirit", which looks at…

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How To (Love) ADHD 41:11

3M ago41:11

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Send us a text In today's episode, Renzo's ADHD comes out in full force and he changes our topic! How do you learn to love a spouse that functions so differently than you? Let's jump in! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We …

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176. Holiness is the Work of the Holy Spirit w/ Carrie Daunt (In the School of the Holy Spirit - Ep 1) 33:46

3M ago33:46

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit, apart from me you can do nothing" John 15:5 This week speaker, author, and my dear friend, Carrie Daunt, and I dive into the first section in Father Jacque Philippe's book "In the School of the Holy Spirit…

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Striving for Greatness and Humility in Married Life 54:57

3M ago54:57

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Send us a text In today's episode, we talk about what it means to strive for greatness in your marriage and why greatness requires a little but of humility. Let's jump in! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do…

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175. Carrying Another's Cross - Be Simon! 28:23

3M ago28:23

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! “And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.” Luke 23:26. This week I explore the reality of watching another struggle under the weight of their cross. Perhaps, we are called to be "Simon" in the liv…

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Succeeding in Vegan Business with Benjamin Achache of MARPHYL Marine Phytoplankton 32:16

3M ago32:16

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In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder of MARPHYL Marine Phytoplankton to explore the journey of this pioneering vegan business. Harvesting wild and multi-species marine phytoplankton, MARPHYL offers a range of organic products designed to enhance soil health and promote sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2017, MARPHYL has quickly establ…

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Do You Tell Her She Looks Fat? 35:57

3M ago35:57

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about a very important question. If your wife asks you if she looks fat in her dress, what do you say?! We talk about the importance of trust in a relationship and how maturing together makes a tremendous difference. Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we …

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174. The Presence of God with Dr. Greg Bottaro 56:13

3M ago56:13

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "On his great work in each one of us...we each individually are a part of his mighty works!!!" -"Psalm 145:3&4. This week I am joined by psychologist, speaker, and author of "The Mindful Catholic", Dr. Greg Bottaro to discuss living in the presence of God. Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic psychologist, f…

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Exploring Growth: The Journey of Veg Jaunts and Journeys with Kim Giovacco 36:03

3M ago36:03

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In this episode of Pivot! we sit down with Kim Giovacco, the visionary behind Veg Jaunts and Journeys, to uncover the remarkable story of her company's rapid expansion. Despite the setbacks of the pandemic, Kim's resilience and strategic vision helped take Veg Jaunts and Journeys to new heights. We dive into Kim's journey from the corporate world t…

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Entering a New Parenting Era 54:27

3M ago54:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the importance of remembering how temporary each season or era or life is. Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some way…

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173. When Expectations Sabotage Ideals 24:02

3M ago24:02

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! " For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope" Jeremiah 29:11 This week I discuss the risk that comes with heavy expectations. When our children don't live up to our expectations or we ourselves are not yet the people we desire…

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Transforming Health: How Olivier Mankondo Shed 77 Lbs in 9 Months and Reversed High Blood Pressure 36:31

3M ago36:31

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Olivier Mankondo, the visionary behind Mankondo Global Ltd. Discover how Olivier lost 77 pounds in just 9 months, reversed high blood pressure, and embarked on a mission to share the life-changing benefits of a plant-based diet. Dive into his captivating story, unveiling the secrets to achieving vibrant he…

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Being In Love and the Storm of Emotions (Reacting to the Screwtape Letters) 54:22

4M ago54:22

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we use chapter 18 CS Lewis’s Screwtape Letters to help us talk about the role of infatuation and emotion in marriage. We’re so happy you’re here with us! Let’s jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you …

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172. What Do You Cling To? 24:32

4M ago24:32

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "You can't worship two gods at once. Loving one god, you'll end up hating the other. Adoration of one feeds contempt for the other. You can't worship God and Money both.” Matthew 6:24. This week I explore the reality that we often cling to many things in this world, other than the only one worthy of cl…

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171. Being Vulnerable Together - with Johnna Sullivan 35:17

4M ago35:17

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice." —Proverbs 27:9. All too often, our fears and shame keep us from living authentically. Instead, we exhaustingly fight to put on an Instagram-worthy performance for the world to see. This w…

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Hot Mom Summer 56:03

4M ago56:03

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Send us a text In today's episode, we talk about summer bods and the need to grow in virtue. We talk about the reality of having to live in a human body as a parent, and how one's path to holiness is not necessarily the same as someone else's, let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray …

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170. It's Time to Get Little! 34:50

4M ago34:50

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."~ Matthew 18:3. St. Aloysious said, "It is better to be a child of God, than King of the whole world." Jesus took it even further when he said "little" children. Do we allow ourselves to be…

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What Harrison Butker Got Right and Wrong 1:03:09

5M ago1:03:09

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Send us a text In today's episode, we take a look at some of the points in Harrison Butker's commencement address and we talk about the right and the incorrect points to some of it. We hope to be able to bring a level heads to a contentious discussion. Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do …

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169. Mothers & Daughters - with Madelyn Bilodeau 40:40

4M ago40:40

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "No greater joy can I have than this, to hear that my children follow the truth." 3 John 1:4. This week I am so delighted to have my first-born child, my little monkey, Madelyn Rose on the podcast with me. We chat about many things related to mother and daughter relationships and discuss the amazing re…

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Making and Molding Kids 49:26

5M ago49:26

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Send us a text In today's episode, we talk about the team work required to mold our children. We talk about the rough patches and the key of being on the same page! let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some …

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168. To Be Seen - EL ROI 32:30

5M ago32:30

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13. This week I talk about the need to be seen. Do we believe that God sees us, sees our heart aches, our sorrows, our joys, and our desires? Do we live that out for our children? Being physically with our ch…

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The Healthy Voyager: Navigating Veganism Globally with Carolyn Scott 36:23

5M ago36:23

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Pivot! we delve into Carolyn Scott's multifaceted career as The Healthy Voyager. From her pioneering vegan travel show to her latest cookbook, Carolyn has been at the forefront of the global vegan movement. Discover how she's transforming mainstream dining, consulting with major hotel chains, and inspiring millio…

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Married Life: Expectations vs Reality 46:42

5M ago46:42

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Send us a text In today's video we talk about how to balance our expectations of marriage, and seasons of marriage, with reality. How do we live in the present moment while balancing our aspirations of being great spouses and parents? Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it i…

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167. Let Yourself Be Loved 23:11

5M ago23:11

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" 1 John 3:1 This week I discuss the healing power of letting ourselves be loved. We often focus so much on our inadequacies, our shortcomings, or ways in which we fail to live up to the calling of our vocati…

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How Catholicism Can Save Marriage For Gen Z 54:47

5M ago54:47

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Send us a text In today's episode we talk about the plight of young millennials and Gen Z when it comes to marriage. We discuss how Catholicism's view on married life can be the antidote they are looking for. Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and yo…

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166. Eliminate the Grumbling 30:05

5M ago30:05

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "Do all things without grumbling or questioning …” (Phil 2:14). How often do we serve our children, our spouses, our friends, with a hidden (or not-so-hidden) grumbling inside? Do we complain as we go about our tasks of the day, or do we surrender the present moment to the will of God? This my friends …

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Homeschooling and Sheltering Our Kids 45:39

5M ago45:39

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Send us a text In today's episode Renzo is in rare form as we talk about some of our goals in "sheltering" our kids from the world while also preparing them for things they may be exposed to. We talk about chastity, bodily functions, and how it's never too late to start building strong relationships with your kids. Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTO…

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165. Never say “Should” 25:31

5M ago25:31

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! “It is not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man" ~ Matthew 15:11. This week I discuss the dangerous word “should”. We often throw around words without taking the time to reflect on the impact of their implications. This is an invitation to join me …

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REWIND: Am I Talking Too Much? 47:44

6M ago47:44

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Send us a text We've had a pretty eventful week so we are reposting episode 16! You can never talk about communication too much. Keep us in your prayers and we will be back next week! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in s…

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164. Time to CLEAN House 23:49

6M ago23:49

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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! " Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10). Okay my lovely friends, it is time to clean house! No, I do not mean the laundry room, and the stuffed closet, I mean the home of your heart! This week I dive into the need to let the Lord come clean all the hidden, wo…

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