Best Bella Lee Podcasts (2024)

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Spike Lee's First Three (35th Anniversary Celebration of Do The Right Thing) 1:23:23

1h ago1:23:23

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Nick’s favorite film, Do The Right Thing (a Spike Lee Joint). Picking a mere three films from Spike’s prolific filmography would be an impossible task. Thus, we’ve decided to explore the jaw-droopingly impressive first three films from Mr. Lee. We open with his audacious …

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Hello Sunday Morning With CEO, Dr Nicole lee 34:28

15h ago34:28

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Hello Sunday Morning's (HSM) CEO, Dr Nicole Lee, joins Not Drinking Today to talk about the remarkable work HSM does to support individuals to drink less. HSM's mission is to aim to change the world's relationship with alcohol one Sunday at a time! This is exactly what HSM does via its incredible Daybreak App, research, weekly blogs and social medi…

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Finding Christ Above and Underground with Fr. Leo Shea 24:36

10h ago24:36

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Tune in to "Frontiers of Faith" with Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba as they welcome Father Leo Shea, a Maryknoll Missioner. This week, Father Shea shares his experiences with the church in China, both above and underground. Don't miss this compelling episode! To learn more about Maryknoll check out https://maryknoll.org/ Click here to le…

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28 - Animated Short Films 1:16:56

3d ago1:16:56

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Send us a Text Message. The gang is back together again!! Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis reunite to dive into the whimsical world of animation on this week's episode of the Gimme Three Podcast! Join us as we explore six amazing short films that highlight the magic of both stop-motion and 2D animation. Each film offers a unique style and concep…

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Crafting Inclusivity: The Seadrift Story 27:50

8d ago27:50

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Can a passion for local flavors and a desire for inclusivity redefine an entire industry? Join us as we sit down with Carolyn Whiteley, the visionary co-founder of Seadrift Distillery, to explore her transformative journey from a career in global spirits marketing to pioneering the non-alcoholic beverage movement in Australia. Carolyn opens up abou…

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Grace Builds on Nature with Cate Broadbent 27:48

1d ago27:48

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Join Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba on "Frontiers of Faith" as they interview Cate Broadbent from the Family Missions Company. This week, Cate shares her transformative experience in Peru, where she expected to baptize a whole village but discovered God had different plans. Don't miss this inspiring episode! To learn more about Family Mi…

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27 - Brat Pack Films (feat. Ryan Lacen & Adriana Lopez) 1:10:44

8d ago1:10:44

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Send us a Text Message. The release of Andrew McCarthy's documentary Brats has audiences revisiting and reliving a marquee era for teen cinema. On today's episode, host Nicholas Ybarra is joined by guests Adriana Lopez and Ryan Lacen. Together, they explore how watching these films through an adult lens has shifted their perceptions. Also, prepare …

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Sober Dave: One For The Road 50:33

15d ago50:33

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Transforming his life in January 2019, David Wilson, Certified Grey Area Drinking Coach and Public Speaker, is dedicated to motivating others to transform their lives, overcome personal challenges and embrace life with a renewed mindset. His Top 10 Apple Podcast 'One For The Road' reaches a global audience with over 300K downloads in the first year…

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A Church for the Future with Bella Wagner 21:35

9d ago21:35

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Explore the future of the church on this week's episode of "Frontiers of Faith" with Katie Ruvalcaba. Join Katie as she interviews Bella Wagner, Director of Advancement Services for the Pontifical Mission Societies. Discover insightful discussions on building a church for tomorrow. Tune in now! Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontific…

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26 - Donald Sutherland Tribute (feat. Sonja Mereu) 1:22:29

12d ago1:22:29

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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode celebrates the late, great actor Donald Sutherland. Apologies to all the Bella Efstratis superfans; Bella is absent this week. However, we are joined by the spectacular PGA producer, Gimme Three producer, and wife of host Nicholas Ybarra: Sonja Mereu. Nick & Sonja discuss three of Donald Sutherland's prom…

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Kate Nichols: From Hidden Drinking to Empowered Sobriety 37:09

22d ago37:09

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What if your dependence on alcohol not only jeopardised your health but also strained your most treasured relationships? This week, we have the privilege of speaking with Kate Nichols, an inspiring alcohol recovery coach who shares her heartfelt journey from university drinking habits to a life of sobriety. Kate's candidness about hiding her drinki…

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The Second Reading with Julia Schuster 24:14

16d ago24:14

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Tune into this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, featuring Julia Schuster, Southeast Regional Director of Diocesan Relations for the Pontifical Mission Societies. Julia shares how her travels to Zimbabwe profoundly transformed her perspective on mission work. Don't miss this inspiring conversation, available now on all major podcast platforms. …

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25 - Yorgos Lanthimos Spotlight (feat. Michel Eljaiek) 1:42:13

19d ago1:42:13

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the Gimme Three Podcast, we’re gearing up for Kinds of Kindness with a thrilling Yorgos Lanthimos Spotlight episode! While the brilliant Nicholas Ybarra is off making some movie magic this week, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by her long-time friend and a true Yorgos aficionado, Michel Eljaiek. For this week’…

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SOBER SEX! Let's Talk About It Right Now .... 30:29

29d ago30:29

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* This is not the best topic to listen to on speaker with your kids in the background! ** If the topic of sex is triggering for you, then perhaps hit pause and move to another episode OK, SOBER SEX… Let’s talk about it. Why?! Because it comes up a lot. Discreetly and tentatively at first but it presents as a major issue often when alcohol is remove…

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The Rosary Guy of Philly: Paul Cillo 23:28

23d ago23:28

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Tune into this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, featuring Paul Cillo from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Discover how he inspires the children of the archdiocese through the Missionary Childhood program. Don't miss this engaging discussion, available now on all major podcast platforms. Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical…

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24 - Queer Love Stories pt. 2 50:50

23d ago50:50

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Send us a Text Message. In part two of our Queer Love Stories series, Nick and Bella delve into an extraordinarily underrated documentary and two brilliant romcoms that highlight some of our favorite queer love stories in cinema. Nick starts with Peter Friedman's Silverlake Life: The View From Here, a brutally intimate video diary that documents To…

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23 - Queer Love Stories pt. 1 1:08:40

28d ago1:08:40

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Send us a Text Message. Happy Pride, everyone! In honor of Pride Month, we’re celebrating with a specially curated selection of some of the greatest queer love stories in cinema! Join Nick and Bella as they discuss three of the most celebrated, impressive, and romantic queer love stories ever told. We’re talking all about the visual beauty of these…

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Getting present and sober with Ellie Crowe 53:00

1M ago53:00

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Have you ever wondered how societal norms around drinking are subtly shaping your habits? This week, we're thrilled to welcome Ellie Crow from the Present and Sober Podcast. Ellie, a This Naked Mind senior certified coach, bravely opens up about her gradual shift from casual social drinking to using alcohol as a coping mechanism after becoming a mo…

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22 - Pixar Films pt. 2 (feat. Max Sopkin) 1:04:16

1M ago1:04:16

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Send us a Text Message. We've finally reached the grand finale of our Pixar Extravaganza! In this episode, Nick, Bella, and Max discuss under-appreciated gems, the groundbreaking evolution of Pixar's animation technology, and the increasingly pertinent "spoonful of sugar" message in Pixar's most sci-fi film. Max starts us off with his second movie …

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The Basis of Multiculturalism with Fr. Toby Lees 34:51

30d ago34:51

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Tune into this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, featuring Fr. Toby Lees from Radio Maria England. Explore the less obvious mission territories in the West and hear Fr. Toby’s insights on feeling like an "other" in your own nation. Don’t miss this compelling discussion, available now on all major podcast platforms. Check out Radio Maria here: h…

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21 - Pixar Films pt. 1 (feat. Max Sopkin) 1:24:24

2M ago1:24:24

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Send us a Text Message. Pixar changed the animation industry forever. As we prepare for this week's release of Inside Out 2, we decided to explore some of our (and your) favorite Pixar films. Our friend and returning guest, Max Sopkin (see our musical episodes), joins us for this episode. We kick it off with the film that started it all, 1995's Toy…

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Girl Walks Out of A Bar: Recovered Lawyer & Trailblazing Author Lisa Smith 44:08

1M ago44:08

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What drives a successful lawyer to reveal a hidden struggle with addiction? In this compelling episode, we sit down with Lisa Smith, author of the acclaimed memoir "A Girl Walks Out of a Bar," who bravely shares her journey from the high-stakes world of law to battling alcohol and cocaine addiction. The book recounts her descent into and recovery f…

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There's No Plan B: Giving it all up with Michael and Veronica Henderson 32:13

1M ago32:13

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Tune into this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, featuring Michael and Veronica Henderson from the Family Missions Company. Discover their inspiring journey of letting go of conventional life to follow God’s call, and learn how you too can embrace faith-led adventures. Available now on all major podcast platforms. To learn more about Family Mis…

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20 - Queer Horror pt. 2 (feat. Jess McLaughlin) 1:10:02

2M ago1:10:02

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Send us a Text Message. In the exciting conclusion to our Queer Horror episodes, Nick, Bella, and guest Jess McLaughlin discuss the absurd, the heart-wrenching, the sexy, and the majesty of three marquee movies. The odd but pertinent sequel, A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, kicks off our episode as we do a deep dive not only into the …

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19 - Queer Horror pt. 1 (feat. Jess McLaughlin) 1:10:51

2M ago1:10:51

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Send us a Text Message. It’s Pride Month, y’all. And what better way to celebrate than with a smorgasbord of Queer Horror films. Jess McLaughlin, a brilliant writer and horror movie enthusiast, joins the podcast to drop some knowledge on the wonders that are queer horror films. In addition to providing some excellent recommendations, Jess discusses…

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Eliza Parkinson: Parenting a child with Special Needs 34:39

2M ago34:39

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Join us as we chat with Eliza Parkinson, an alcohol mindset coach, who shares her journey from social drinking in her teens to the pressures of "mommy drinking culture" during motherhood. Eliza faced emotional turmoil, especially after her second child was diagnosed with special needs, and turned to alcohol to cope. Discover how Eliza realised that…

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Corpus Christi, Hog Roasts and Vacations 22:30

1M ago22:30

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Join us on this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith as Father Anthony and Katie delve into the profound significance of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Learn more about this vital Catholic feast day, its history, and its contemporary relevance in mission work and personal faith. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the Church's most sacred celeb…

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18 - Roger Corman Tribute 1:10:57

2M ago1:10:57

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Send us a Text Message. Earlier this month, we lost one of the most significant figures in the history of the film industry, Roger Corman. Corman's illustrious career can't be narrowed down to three films, so we opted to pick three of his directorial films that helped shape American pop culture. We start with his 1960 gem Little Shop Of Horrors, th…

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Surf Your Urge: Ride Your Craving Wave and Regain Impulse Control 21:25

2M ago21:25

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Have you ever felt the grip of an alcohol craving, only to feel powerless against it? In this episode, we explore the empowering technique of 'surfing the urge'. This technique is backed by by science. It alters your brain's circuitry to allow greater control over impulses and emotional regulation so that you can hit pause between a craving and kno…

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Walk together: Father Joe Healey 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Tune into this week’s enlightening episode of Frontiers of Faith, where we explore the impact of Catholic mission work with our guest, Joe Healey, a devoted Maryknoll missionary. Joe shares his passion for Small Christian Communities and discusses how this successful global model can be effectively applied within the U.S. Discover actionable insigh…

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17 - Mad Max Films 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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Send us a Text Message. In preparation for the release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Nick & Bella go deep into the wasteland of the Mad Max Universe. In this episode, we explore the three best films of the franchise (thus far). We start with the scrappy, earnest Ausploitation film that started all the madness: Mad Max. If indie gems aren’t your bag, …

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William Porter: "Alcohol Explained” 39:46

2M ago39:46

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Today, we have the honor of speaking with William Porter, the insightful author of "Alcohol Explained." William spent years in the throes of his own drinking career, unknowingly gathering the research and experiences that would later form the foundation of his life-changing book. In this episode William is generous in his knowledge and wisdom. Will…

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Christ is Found in the Margins: Michael "Gomer" Gormley 23:19

2M ago23:19

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Tune into this week's episode of Frontiers of Faith, featuring Michael "Gomer" Gormley, the dynamic, exciting, yet humorous speaker from Catching Foxes and LayEvangelist.com. Gomer discusses his work with Kolbe Prison Ministry, sharing how he finds Christ in places most wouldn't think to look. Don't miss these compelling insights on spiritual outre…

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16 - MORE Great Mother Characters 55:37

2M ago55:37

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Send us a Text Message. In part two of our Mother's Day Celebration, Nick & Bella discuss three more memorable mother characters. Claudine, starring the legendary Diahann Carroll, was a boundary-pushing film about a mother of six navigating the welfare system. The film also stars a sweaty, studly James Earl Jones. Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal knocked …

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15 - Great Mother Characters pt. 1 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Send us a Text Message. Happy Belated Mother’s Day! We love our mothers, and we love film. So what better way to celebrate than to discuss three unforgettable mother characters in cinema? In part one of two, Nick & Bella opens the show with a few very heavy but powerful films. Brie Larson’s Academy Award-winning performance in Room is on the docket…

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Are you drinking too much? 10 Red Flags to Consider 25:42

2M ago25:42

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Have you ever woken up at 3am with a pounding heart and a regretful mind, questioning your decision to indulge in those extra drinks? Or found yourself promising to cut back, only to slip back into old habits when stress kicks in? Today Bella talks about her 10 unmistakable red flags that signal it's time to reevaluate your relationship with alcoho…

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The Gospel in a Powder Blue Suit: Paul Sifuentes 25:06

2M ago25:06

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Don't miss this week's enlightening episode of Frontiers of Faith, where we delve into the dynamic world of Catholic mission work, focusing on youth ministry. Our special guest is Paul Sifuentes, the charismatic host of Pizza and Sidehugs, hailed as the world's best youth ministry podcast (by Katie anyway...). In our conversation, Paul demystifies …

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🔒 (Bonus) March & April Finds '24 52:05

3M ago52:05

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Nick and Bella have six film recommendations for you on this exceptional BONUS edition of The Gimme Three Podcast—A Series for Cinephiles. Bella has three gems for you, including the Academy Award-winning short documentary, The Last Repair Shop. Not only does Bella deliver a beautiful review of the fi…

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14 - Bonus Episode Preview 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

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Send us a Text Message. A very special episode just for YOU! Get ready for an exclusive preview of some of the bonus content behind our Patreon! Join Nicholas Ybarra as he takes you on an epic journey through the highlights of our bonus episodes, including: Nick and Bella's reactions to Barbenheimer in our MORE Favorites of 2023 episode. An enlight…

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Blackout Drinking! 18:09

3M ago18:09

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I never imagined that so many special memories in my life would be a blur. The harsh reality of alcohol-induced blackouts left a mark on what should have been some of the clearest and happiest days of my life. Tune in as I, Meg, unravel the harrowing connection between these blackouts and anxiety, and the role they've played in my own journey. It's…

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The mission field between our toes: Matt and Katie Glafcke 36:48

2M ago36:48

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Tune into this week’s episode of Frontiers of Faith, a podcast dedicated to exploring the inspiring world of Catholic mission work. Join your host, Katie, as she sits down with Matt and Katie Glafcke, a couple renowned for their boundless joy and deep faith. With six children in tow, the Glafckes have answered the call to become missionaries, an in…

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13 - Michelle Pfeiffer Spotlight 1:06:27

3M ago1:06:27

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Send us a Text Message. Join the dangerous minds of Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis as they discuss one of the 21st century's most fabulous performers, Michelle Pfeiffer. To celebrate Ms. Pfeiffer's birthday, Nick and Bella explore three wildly entertaining films from Michelle's filmography. In this episode, we discuss titillating Dangerous Lia…

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Maintaining a Sober Practice with Soberful Author, Veronica Valli 32:57

3M ago32:57

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Veronica Valli, a recovery coach with nearly 24 years of sobriety, and one of the "originals" of the modern alcohol free movement, joins us to share how she maintains her sober practice after all these years. Hint - she's written about how she does it in her insightful book, Soberful, which talks about 5 pillars of a sustainable sobriety, that Vero…

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The Breakroom Missionary: Patrick Neve of The Crunch Catholic Podcast 25:22

3M ago25:22

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Join us on Frontiers of Faith, where hosts Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba engage in an insightful conversation with Patrick Neve from The Crunch Catholic Podcast. This week, we discuss the innovative "Convince Your Friends Toolkit," a unique resource The Crunch has developed to empower every baptized Catholic to share the gospel with fri…

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12 - Ride or Die Films 1:16:41

3M ago1:16:41

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Send us a Text Message. Buckle up for an unforgettable ride with our latest episode of the Gimme Three Podcast! Join co-host Bella Efstratis and her special “ride or die” guest, Remy Smith, as they dive into the empowering world of Ride or Die films, showcasing some of cinema’s most unforgettable female friendships. From the hilarious escapades of …

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Margie Coltharp's journey from playing victim to finding self love. 38:35

3M ago38:35

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Struggling with alcohol can feel like a lonely battle, but Margie Colthorpe's story offers hope and community. In our latest episode, she shares her courageous journey from addiction to recovery. Margie's turning point came with a medical emergency, which prompted her to embrace self-acceptance and embark on a path of enlightenment. Her story is a …

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A Missionary Lifetime with Mary Wisniewski 22:36

3M ago22:36

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Join Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba on this week's episode of Frontiers of Faith for an enlightening conversation with Mary Wisniewski from the Texas Mission Council. Discover the challenges and triumphs of growing up in a family deeply committed to Catholic social teaching, even in times when it was against the grain of popular opinion.…

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11 - Movie Musicals pt. 3 (feat. Max Sopkin) 56:26

3M ago56:26

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Send us a Text Message. Our Movie Musicals series reaches its grand finale this week! Join us for the exciting conclusion of this series, featuring our esteemed guest, Max Sopkin, as we explore the unforgettable songs and scenes of our final two picks, Annie and Little Shop of Horrors. Prepare to deep dive into the heart of these timeless classics …

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Emma Gilmour: Living AF, Parenting and Finding Calm in Midlife 42:16

3M ago42:16

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When Emma Gilmour of Hope Rising Coaching joined us, she didn't just bring a big laugh (and that we did many of!) — she brought an open conversation about her recent autism diagnosis, raising neurodivergent children, perimenopause, giving up alcohol and finding calm in a chaotic world! Sigh... Emma is just awesome. We talk about parenting children …

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Easter is a Season! 23:15

3M ago23:15

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Dive into the rich traditions of the Easter season with the latest episode of Frontiers of Faith, a podcast dedicated to Catholic missionary work. Join Fr. Anthony and Katie as they explore how Easter traditions edify and rejuvenate the faithful after the solemn journey of Lent. From the significance of the rituals to the joyous celebrations, this …

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