Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Living Whole and Holy Podcast
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| The Lies That Keep You Stuck (And the Truth That Sets You Free) with Father Jason Brooks | 29 Jul 2026 | 01:01:02 | |
What if the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn't your circumstances, but the lies you've unknowingly believed about yourself? In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Fr. Jason Brooks, priest, Encounter School of Ministry graduate, and founder of the Regnum Christi Detroit Healing Ministry, to explore how false beliefs shape our lives and how Jesus wants to heal them. Together we discuss: ✨ Why renewing your mind is essential to spiritual transformation Fr. Jason also shares his own healing journey, how Encounter School transformed his priesthood, and closes our conversation with a beautiful prayer asking the Holy Spirit to reveal the lies that keep us from living in freedom. Connect with Fr. Jason Brooks: Instagram: @fr.jasonbrooks Connect with Carrie: Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie Other resources mentioned: | |||
| Should Christians Practice Yoga? Catholic Author Linda Carl Shares Why She Walked Away | 22 Jul 2026 | 01:04:03 | |
Many Christians believe yoga is simply stretching or exercise—but is that the whole story? In today's episode, I'm joined by Linda Carl, author of Yoga Unveiled, former yoga instructor, and faithful Catholic, for an eye-opening conversation about yoga's spiritual roots and why it isn't compatible with the Christian faith. As someone who spent years immersed in yoga, Reiki, eastern meditation, and New Age spirituality before encountering Jesus Christ, this conversation was especially meaningful to me. Linda and I share parts of our own journeys, discuss what ultimately led us away from these practices, and explain why true peace is found in Christ alone. Whether you've practiced yoga yourself, have loved ones who do, or have simply wondered what the Catholic Church teaches, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope. In this episode we discuss:
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Connect with Linda: About Linda Carl Linda Carl is the author of Yoga Unveiled. After spending more than twenty years immersed in yoga—including becoming a certified yoga instructor—God led her to discover the spiritual roots of yoga and ultimately back to the fullness of the Catholic faith. Today she serves her parish and Catholic organizations while helping others discern the spiritual dangers of yoga and New Age practices and embrace the peace found only in Jesus Christ. Connect with Carrie: | |||
| Whole and Holy Friendships | 20 May 2026 | 00:17:50 | |
In this inspiring solo episode, I reflect on the beauty and purpose of whole and holy friendships. Inspired by a recent birthday gathering with close Catholic friends, I share how authentic, Christ-centered community can become a pathway to deeper intimacy with God. We dive into Scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the saints to explore why friendship is not only a gift, but part of God’s design for our flourishing. I also share the powerful story of how The Holy Spirit orchestrated an unexpected friendship through a silent retreat and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In this episode, we discuss:
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Ultimately, whole and holy friendships allow us to be deeply seen, known, and loved. “There's nothing on this earth more prized than true friendship.” — St. Thomas Aquinas If this episode inspired gratitude in your heart for a whole and holy friend, please share that with them and share this episode! Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| Healing Generational Wounds Through Christ With Melissa Krupp | 13 May 2026 | 01:13:41 | |
In this deeply powerful episode, I sit down with Melissa Krupp, co-founder of The Abundant Catholic, to discuss healing trauma, breaking generational cycles, reclaiming identity in Christ, and living the abundant life God desires for us. Melissa vulnerably shares her journey through childhood wounds, complex PTSD, shame, addiction, marriage struggles, and deep healing through Christ, therapy, Theology of the Body, and the sacraments. Together, we discuss:
This conversation is raw, honest, hope-filled, and a reminder that no wound is beyond God’s restoration. “ I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” — John 10:10 Connect With Melissa: The Abundant Catholic Website The Abundant Catholic Free Resources The Abundant Catholic Podcast The Abundant Catholic Instagram Melissa and Anthony's Marriage Testimony E-Book: He Makes a Way Melissa and Anthony's Podcast Testimony Other Resources Mentioned: Theology of the Body Institute Theology of the Body Institute YouTube Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| The Pace of Grace: Breaking Free From Hustle and Hurry | 06 May 2026 | 00:16:27 | |
We’ve been told that exhaustion is normal. That being “busy” is just part of life. But what if that’s not true? In this episode of the Living Whole and Holy Podcast, I invite you to reconsider the pace of your life through the lens of the Gospel. While Jesus lived a full and mission-driven life, He was never hurried, never frantic, and never disconnected from the Father. So what did He know that we don’t? If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in a cycle of busyness, this episode will help you rediscover a more peaceful, Christ-centered way of living, the pace of grace. In this episode, we discuss:
Scripture Mentioned • Mark 1:35 — Jesus withdraws to pray When you live from identity rooted in Christ instead of striving, from prayer instead of pressure, and from trust instead of urgency, your entire life begins to shift. Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| Being Seen: Seeing Ourselves and Others with Eucharistic Eyes | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:20:54 | |
One of the deepest desires of the human heart is not just to be noticed, but to be truly seen. In this solo episode, I reflect on a recent silent retreat at the Sacred Heart Retreat House and share how healing often begins not by doing more, but by allowing ourselves to be fully seen by God. Together, we explore what it means to be seen by the Holy Trinity, how the Eucharist teaches us to see ourselves and others rightly, and how Catholic coaching creates space for deeper healing, renewed identity, and transformation. If you’ve been stuck in performance, burn out, self-doubt, people-pleasing, comparison, or fear of vulnerability, this episode is an invitation to let Jesus meet you there. When we allow Christ to heal the lens through which we see, everything begins to change. In This Episode I Discuss • Why one of the deepest human desires is to be truly seen Scripture Mentioned • Psalm 139:1 — “Lord, you have searched me and you know me” Catechism References • CCC 2567 — God calls man first Invitation for Time in Adoration Sit before the Blessed Sacrament and pray: "Lord, please look at me with Eucharistic Eyes." Allow yourself to soak in His loving gaze. Reflection Questions to Consider in Adoration • How do you see the Lord? • How does the Lord see you? • What is making it hard for the Lord to see you? • What spiritual blind spots are present that make it hard to see others as Jesus does? • How would my life transform if I allowed myself to be fully seen by God? What would that require of me? • What is one step I can take today to see myself and others with Eucharistic eyes? Resources Mentioned Coaching Invitation If this episode resonated with you and you feel God calling you into deeper healing, clarity, and renewal, Catholic Coaching may be the next step. If you’re feeling stuck in self-doubt, confusion, fear, or old patterns that no longer align with who God is calling you to be, I’d love to support you. Book a Catholic Coaching Clarity Call here to see if we’d be a good fit to work together—with Jesus at the center of it all. Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy | |||
| From Salvation Army to the Sacraments: Karen Estep’s Catholic Conversion Story | 22 Apr 2026 | 01:00:48 | |
In this week's episode, I’m joined by fellow podcaster, Catholic writer, teacher, and convert, Karen Estep, host of Stand Kneel Now What? Karen shares her powerful journey from being raised in the Salvation Army and Methodist traditions to entering the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil in 2022. We talk about the grief that can come with leaving a church community, the beauty of the Mass, confession, the Eucharist, the saints, and what it really means to persevere when God is calling you deeper. Karen opens up about the struggles, objections, and moments of grace that shaped her conversion—including her love for St. Mary Magdalene, her reflections on confession, and why becoming Catholic isn't for the faint of heart. This episode is full of honesty, encouragement, and hope for anyone discerning the Catholic faith or walking through their own conversion journey. Connect with Karen: Podcast: Stand Kneel Now What? Instagram: @stand_kneel_now_what Facebook: Stand Kneel Now What? Writing: Catholic Mom + Living Faith Devotional For Kids Books Mentioned: Pray With Us by Belinda Terro Mooney Karen's Podcast Episode featuring Belinda Terro Mooney Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| Rooted in Christ: Living a Holy & Authentic Life (Talk Replay) | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:58:35 | |
In this special episode, I’m sharing a replay of a live talk I gave for a women’s Bible study. We dive deep into what it truly means to root your identity in Christ rather than in the world—and how that shift changes everything. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, comparison, or feeling like your worth is tied to your performance, this conversation will meet you right where you are. This talk is an invitation to step out of striving and into the freedom, peace, and confidence that come from knowing who you are in Christ. During the talk we discussed:
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| From Wounds to Freedom: Inner Healing Through Christ with Kia Bakunawa | 08 Apr 2026 | 01:07:14 | |
What if the healing you’ve been searching for is found in inviting Jesus into your wounds? In this transformative episode, I’m joined by Kia Bakunawa, family nurse practitioner, Encounter School of Ministry leader, and a woman deeply rooted in her Catholic faith. Together, we dive into the powerful and often overlooked topic of inner healing through Christ—and why true freedom doesn’t come from striving, but from inviting Jesus into our wounds. Kia shares her personal experiences in both healthcare and ministry, revealing how emotional and spiritual wounds often impact our physical and mental health—and how Jesus desires to heal it all. We talk about:
If you’ve tried different healing modalities and still feel stuck, this episode is an invitation to go deeper—with Jesus at the center. This conversation will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and hopeful about the healing God desires for you. Resources Mentioned: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| From Skeptic to Believer: Physical Healing and Miracles With Father Pablo Martinez | 01 Apr 2026 | 01:04:08 | |
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Fr. Pablo Martinez, a Catholic priest from Madrid now serving in Los Angeles, who shares his incredible journey from skepticism to witnessing undeniable miracles. Despite years of theological training, Fr. Pablo was initially doubtful about charismatic gifts and healing. But everything changed when he encountered God in a new, deeply personal way through Encounter Ministries. From witnessing blind eyes opened and bodies healed— to experiencing a physical miracle in his own body—this conversation will stretch your faith and invite you into deeper intimacy with God. We also dive into the beauty of inner healing, how God restores our hearts from within, and what to do when healing doesn’t happen right away. In This Episode we explore:
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| Prophecy Unpacked: How to Hear God & Discern His Voice with Kristine Bremer | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:57:34 | |
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kristine Bremer of Encounter School of Ministry Los Angeles to explore the gift of prophecy—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it draws us into deeper intimacy with God. As someone who came from a New Age background, I share my own hesitations around prophecy, and Kristine beautifully unpacks the key differences between prophetic ministry and practices like tarot or astrology. We talk about how God speaks, how to discern His voice, and why prophecy is ultimately about love, encouragement, and relationship, not performance. In this episode, we cover:
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is that really God speaking?”—this episode will encourage you to step out in faith and grow in confidence. ✨ Learn more about Encounter School of Ministry Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| Calvinist to Catholic: How Caroline Staff Discovered the Early Church Was Catholic | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:49:00 | |
In this honest and thoughtful conversation, I sit down with my friend, Caroline Staff, a family nurse practitioner, who shares her powerful journey from a devout Protestant upbringing as a Calvinist to becoming Catholic. As Caroline began asking deeper questions about Scripture, Church authority, the Eucharist, and the early Church Fathers, she discovered that many of the beliefs she once questioned about Catholicism had been present since the beginning of Christianity. Through prayer, research, and a pivotal conversation with a Catholic nun, Caroline discovered that many of the beliefs she once questioned were actually rooted in the earliest days of the Church. In this episode, Caroline shares: • The misconceptions she once held about Catholicism Caroline was received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil in 2022 and later married her husband in a Catholic wedding, bringing her story full circle. Her journey is a beautiful reminder that God is always guiding us toward truth with patience, grace, and love. Books mentioned and recommended by Caroline: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom (Part 3): Breaking Free From People Pleasing | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:36:37 | |
From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom: How to Stop Living For the Approval of Others and Start Living For God Part 3: Breaking Free From People Pleasing Welcome to the final episode of this 3-part series on breaking free from people-pleasing and learning to live for the approval of God instead of the approval of man. Over the past two episodes, we've uncovered what people-pleasing is and explored its spiritual roots. Today, we're taking the next step: learning how to walk in the freedom Christ has for you. In this episode, we'll talk about practical, faith-filled ways to renew your mind, root your identity in Christ, set healthy boundaries with love, and begin living with the peace that comes from seeking God's approval above all else. In this episode, you'll learn: 🤍 Five practical steps to overcome people-pleasing 🤍 How to root your day in prayer and set you identity in Christ first 🤍 Why prayer, virtue, the sacraments, and Scripture are essential for lasting freedom 🤍 Simple ways to renew your mind with God's truth My prayer is that this series reminds you that you were never created to live under the weight of everyone else's expectations. You were created to know Christ, trust Him, and live the beautiful life He has prepared for you. Connect with Carrie: ✨ If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to move from people-pleasing to holy freedom, I'd love to walk alongside you through Catholic life coaching. Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| How To Use Your Phone As An Intentional Tool Instead of a Substitute For God | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:19:50 | |
Is your phone helping your faith… or quietly distracting you from it? In this mid-Lenten solo episode, I share a personal conviction I experienced during Lent about the way technology, especially our smartphones, can subtly pull us away from prayer, presence, and deeper connection with God and others. While phones and social media can absolutely be used for good, they can easily become sources of distraction, hurry, and noise that make it harder to hear the voice of God. I reflect on how modern technology affects our attention, our peace, our relationships, and our spiritual lives, and offers practical ways to reclaim intentionality with our phones so they become tools rather than substitutes for God. Drawing inspiration from the book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, this episode explores how distraction and constant connectivity can keep us spiritually hurried—and why silence and solitude are essential for hearing God’s voice. In this episode, I share: • How smartphones can become spiritual distractions • Practical ways to use your phone more intentionally as a spiritual tool A Lenten Invitation: Consider a 24 hour or longer phone fast. Take an honest inventory of your phone habits this week and ask the Holy Spirit: Is my phone drawing me closer to God—or distracting me from Him? Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| Becoming Who God Created You to Be: 4 Identity Shifts That Change Everything | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:22:43 | |
What if the very thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances, but the outdated identity you’ve been carrying, and the thoughts that have gone with it? In this solo episode, I’m diving into the powerful topic of identity: how it’s formed, how it shapes your future, and how to intentionally upgrade it with God. As Christians, our first and truest identity is as beloved sons and daughters in Christ. But along the way, we often adopt “I am” statements and beliefs that no longer serve the person God is calling us to become. Inspired by a quote from St. Teresa of Avila — “Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things pass away. God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who has God finds he lacks nothing. God alone suffices," this episode will help you examine the beliefs, environments, postures, and focus that is shaping your life and renew them with heaven’s perspective. If you’re:
This episode will give you practical Catholic coaching tools and reflection questions to expand your identity with faith. In This Episode you will discover: ✨ The true foundation of identity in Christ
We also reflect on Hebrews 11:1 and Matthew 17:20 and why faith is the key to every identity upgrade. I encourage you to spend time this week asking the Holy Spirit in prayer or adoration the following:
How do my current words shape my identity? What does the next version of myself need to believe to shape my identity in Christ? How do I carry myself? What needs to shift for others to feel Christ's presence through me? Do my environments and those surrounding me support the next version God is creating me to be? Where is my focus? Is it on the gap or the gain? The gratitude or the lack? Resources mentioned: The Radiating Christ Prayer The Gap and The Gain, by Dan Sullivan Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| English Mass in Assisi: A Return to Faith Through Community and the Intercession of St. Francis with Heather Martin | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:48:23 | |
Following God's call rarely makes sense at first, but it always leads somewhere holy in the end. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Heather Martin, a Catholic revert, who shares her extraordinary journey from being a cradle Catholic who drifted away from the faith to helping lead the thriving English Mass community in Assisi. Heather shares about:
At its heart, this episode is about faith, and trust in God's perfect plan. It’s about following the call even when it doesn’t make sense. Heather shares that living whole and holy means striving each day to give your best in the small, unseen moments. It's about acting with integrity, choosing faithfulness over fear, and keeping your eyes fixed on the sainthood we are all called to. Not perfectly, but intentionally. If you’ve ever felt far from God and wondered if it’s too late to come back, or if you have sensed Him gently planting seeds in your life long before you were ready, this episode is for you. ✨ You are not alone. God is by your side, always. And He made you for greatness. Connect with Heather: English Mass in Assisi Website English Mass in Assisi Instagram Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| The Saints of Assisi: Living Whole and Holy with St. Francis, St. Clare, and St. Carlo Acutis with Gwen Wiseman | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:47:43 | |
What does it mean to truly live whole and holy? The saints are truly the best exemplars. In this powerful and inspiring episode, I had the absolute pleasure to connect with Catholic author, retreat leader, and pilgrimage guide, Gwen Wiseman, who has made her home in Assisi, Italy, the city of saints. Together, we explore the living witness of Saint Francis of Assisi, St, Clare, and St. Carlo Acutis, and why their message is more urgent today than ever. Gwen shares:
If you’ve ever wondered: This conversation will stir your heart. The saints are not distant figures of the past, they are living witnesses who show us how to rebuild the Church, reorder our lives, and become who God created us to be. May this episode draw you deeper into friendship with the saints and closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Connect with Gwen: Other resources Mentioned: Canticle of the Creatures Prayer, by St. Francis Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| The Seven Deadly Sins and the Path to Healing, Forgiveness, and Virtue with Char Sarraf | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:52:02 | |
In this powerful episode, I connect with my friend, Char Sarraf, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and author of The Shadows Within for an honest, faith-filled conversation about healing, forgiveness, and transformation. Char shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma and addiction to recovery, conversion, and a renewed relationship with God. Raised Baptist, Char walks us through the unexpected ways the Holy Spirit led her through recovery, prayer, and a surprising RCIA invitation, which ultimately led her to conversion to the Catholic Church. Together we explore: ✨ Conversion and coming home to the Catholic faith ✨ Healing of wounds through forgiveness ✨ Taking responsibility for our part vs. being a victim ✨ The Seven Deadly Sins and their countering virtues ✨ Trauma, recovery, and trusting God again Char also shares the heart behind her book, The Shadows Within, which reframes the Seven Deadly Sins through her personal story, scripture, psychological insight, and Catholic wisdom, guiding readers from awareness to healing, reflection, virtue. This episode is for anyone longing for deeper freedom in Christ, struggling with forgiveness, or seeking faith in God again after suffering. It is a reminder that God never wastes our pain, and that healing, holiness, and wholeness are possible. Connect with Char: Char's book and and free book companion: The Shadows Within: Navigating the The Seven Deadly Sins in Modern Life (And How to Break Free) Char’s free Scripture Companion & Reflection Guide for Navigating The Seven Deadly Sins Other resources mentioned: The Abiding Together Podcast: Word of the Year Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| Holy Alignment: Learning to Trust God's Call For Your Life | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:20:26 | |
In this solo episode, I explore the theme of holy alignment and what it means to truly trust God’s call for your life. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, Catholic life coaching, and my journey from self-reliance into deeper surrender, I reflect on how holy alignment differs from the secular version of alignment by including God in it all, and never leaving Him out. I share my personal testimony of discerning God’s call, letting go of what was no longer aligned, and learning to collaborate and dream with the Holy Spirit in both life and vocation. In this episode, you’ll discover:
Inspired by the words of St. Catherine of Siena:“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire," this episode invites you to reflect, pray, and take the next faithful step toward the life God is calling you into. Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| Walking Each Other to Heaven: The Beauty of a Marriage Rooted in Christ With Silvana and Wayne Johnson | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:51:38 | |
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I share an amazing conversation with Silvana and Wayne Johnson, husband and wife, founders of Live Your Faith Catholic, and sweet Catholic couple living out the beauty of a Christ-centered marriage. Silvana shares her profound reversion to the Catholic faith after years away from the Church, a journey that ultimately led Wayne—who was raised Methodist—to enter the Catholic Church himself. Together, they chose chastity, RCIA, and a sacramental Catholic marriage rooted fully in Christ. Their story is a beautiful testimony to surrender, prayer, and trusting God with everything. From daily prayer routines and fasting for one another, to navigating marriage with respect, communication, and grace, Silvana and Wayne offer practical wisdom for Catholic couples who desire to walk each other to heaven. They also share the inspiration behind their faith-based business, Live Your Faith Catholic, where they create hand-poured prayer candles, devotional jewelry, and sacramentals designed to support prayer, peace, and beauty in everyday life. This episode is rich with encouragement for:
A conversation full of hope, light, and the reminder that a life lived with God at the center truly is whole and holy! ✨ Learn more about Silvana & Wayne and their beautiful products at liveyourfaithcatholic.com Connect with Silvana and Wayne on Instagram @liveyourfaithcatholic Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| How Finding a Rosary On a Hike Led to Renewed Faith, Healing, and Catholic Community with Kathleen DuBois | 21 Jan 2026 | 01:05:42 | |
In this episode I am thrilled to be joined by Kathleen DuBois — seasoned business leader, host of The Resilience & Grit Podcast, and a woman of fierce faith whose life was quietly and powerfully transformed by an unexpected encounter with the Blessed Mother. Kathleen shares the extraordinary story of finding a rosary on a hike during a moment of deep longing for Catholic community — a moment that set off a ripple effect only God could orchestrate, and truly an answered prayer. What followed was the creation of a parish hiking ministry, new spiritual friendships and the Catholic community she was praying for, a deeper devotion to the rosary, a return to confession, a renewed reverence for the Eucharist, and a profound love for adoration. This conversation explores:
Kathleen’s story is a beautiful reminder that faith is not static — it is an adventure, with highs and lows, but with God always be our side. God meets us where we are, uses our gifts, redeems our wounds, and gently leads us deeper into relationship with Him through His Church. This conversation is for anyone longing for deeper faith, authentic community, or reassurance that God is still moving — even in the quiet, hidden ways. Kathleen's Podcast: The Resilience and Grit Podcast If you are interested in having your conversion or reversion story featured on the podcast, email Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you! Please reach out to me on Instagram @livingwholeandholy | |||
| Choosing Holiness When the World Encourages the Opposite With Jolene Hardege: A Young Woman's Journey Back to the Catholic Faith | 14 Jan 2026 | 01:10:04 | |
In this powerful and moving episode I sit down with my dear friend and spiritual daughter, Jolene Hardege, for a raw and grace-filled conversation about faith, healing, and total surrender to God. Jolene shares her journey as a Catholic revert—growing up culturally Catholic, walking away from the faith, and searching for meaning through New Age spirituality, only to discover that everything she was longing for was found in Jesus Christ and the fullness of the Catholic Church. Jolene opens up about her experience with depression, identity, and spiritual confusion, and how God patiently pursued her through Scripture, friendship, prayer, the sacraments, and powerful encounters with His love. From her first confession in seven years, to encountering Jesus in the Eucharist, to experiencing the gentle but undeniable intercession of Our Lady through the rosary and the Miraculous Medal, this episode is a testimony to God’s mercy, healing, and perfect timing. Together, we reflect on what it truly means to live whole and holy in a world that tells us to rely on ourselves. We discuss obedience, death to self, Marian devotion, the power of prayer, and how saying “yes” to God—even when it costs us everything—leads to freedom, peace, and abundant life. This episode is especially for reverts, converts, seekers, and anyone longing to come home to the heart of the Father. Connect with Carrie on Instagram: @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast to share your own conversion or reversion story, please email Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| Growing Closer to Jesus Through Mother Mary in 2026 | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:28:32 | |
As we begin a new year and continue in the light of Epiphany, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and listen for where God is leading you in 2026. Rather than choosing a single “word for the year,” I share how the Lord gently invited me to focus on faithfully living the faith by growing in virtue — particularly through imitating the virtues of our Blessed Mother Mary. As a newer Catholic, I reflect on my journey deeper into the Church these past 2 year, my growing love for reverence and tradition, and how God has been shaping this season into a Marian year. In this episode, we reflect on: ✨ What it means to grow closer to Jesus through Mary ✨ Why Marian devotion always leads us more deeply to Christ ✨ The 10 Marian virtues described by St. Louis de Montfort ✨ Choosing virtues for the year to support and guide our goals ✨ The beauty and power of the Rosary ✨ Practical ways to invite Mary into your prayer life in the year ahead This episode includes a beautiful prayer from the Sisters of Life, Magnificat With Mary, time for reflection, and gentle encouragement to discern which Marian virtues the Lord may be inviting you to grow in this year. Whether you are a convert, a cradle Catholic, or simply curious about Marian devotion, my prayer is that this episode helps you feel supported, encouraged, and reminded that you are not behind — you are exactly where God wants to meet you.T May 2026 be a year of deeper trust, quiet listening, and growing closer to Jesus through the heart of His Mother. Links & Resources:
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| From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom (Part 2): The Spiritual Roots of People-Pleasing | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:23:15 | |
From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom: How to Stop Living For the Approval of Others and Start Living For God Part 2: The Spiritual Roots of People Pleasing Welcome to Part 2 of this special 3-part series on breaking free from people-pleasing and learning to live for the approval of God instead of the approval of others. In Part 1, we uncovered what people-pleasing is and why it disguises itself as a counterfeit virtue. Now we're asking a deeper question: Why does people-pleasing have such a grip on our hearts? In this episode, we uncover the spiritual roots of people-pleasing by looking at Scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the saints. Together, we'll discover why this struggle isn't simply a personality trait or bad habit—it's a matter of misplaced identity, disordered love, and forgetting whose approval matters most. In this episode, you'll discover: 🤍 How people-pleasing traces all the way back to the Garden of Eden 🤍 What Scripture teaches about the fear of man and the freedom that comes from fearing God above all else 🤍 What we can learn from Adam and Eve, St. Peter, Pontius Pilate, and Our Blessed Mother 🤍 How pride and distrust of God quietly fuel people-pleasing 🤍 Why seeking the approval of others can never satisfy the deepest longing of your heart 🤍 How rooting your identity in Christ changes everything 🤍 Why authentic freedom begins when God's opinion matters more than anyone else's As we close this episode, I invite you to pray the Litany of Humility, asking Jesus to free your heart from the need for human approval and deepen your trust in His love. 📖 Scripture for this Episode "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe." — Proverbs 29:25 🙏 Anti-people pleasing saints to ask for intercession:
Coming up next week... In Part 3, we'll move from understanding to transformation. I'll share practical Catholic coaching tools to help you renew your mind, establish healthy boundaries, overcome people-pleasing for good, and begin living confidently from your identity as God's beloved daughter. Books and Prayers Mentioned: Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis De Sales Connect with Carrie: ✨ If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to move from people-pleasing to holy freedom, I'd love to walk alongside you through Catholic life coaching. Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| An End-of-Year Catholic Prayer Ritual for Reflection and Renewal | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:24:15 | |
As we come to the close of one year and prepare to step into the next, I invite you in this episode to slow down, pause, and reflect with God. Rather than rushing into resolutions or goals, we begin with prayer — allowing the Lord to gently guide us through gratitude, healing, surrender, and hope. This is a sacred space to look back on the year with honesty and grace, and to welcome the year ahead with faith, trust, and Christ at the center. In this episode, we reflect on: ✨ Slowing down and resting in God’s presence ✨ Noticing where God has been faithful throughout the year ✨ Spiritual growth, holy habits, and areas of struggle of the year ✨ Vocation, daily work, and living God’s call in ordinary life ✨ Places God is calling us to forgiveness, renewal of mind, and freedom of heart ✨ The gift of community and the companionship and of the saints ✨ Welcoming the new year with intention, surrender, and trust This episode is inspired by a Holy Spirit nudge I had in Adoration to create an end-of-year Catholic prayer and reflection ritual journal, inspired by my recent trip to Assisi. It is an invitation to go deeper to reflect with Jesus at your own pace — without pressure, perfection, or rushing. If you feel drawn to continue this reflection more deeply, the full prayer journal is linked in the show notes and is free. You can use it on New Year’s Eve, sometime in January, or whenever the Lord invites you back to Him. May this time of prayer help you let go of the year with grace, and welcome the year ahead with faith — trusting that Jesus is not just part of the plan, but our ultimate destination. Jesus, I trust in you. Have a Happy and Holy 2026! Links & Resources:
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| Unconditional Hope: Why It Matters in Your Walk With Jesus | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:11:37 | |
As Advent draws to a close and we approach the quiet days between Christmas and the New Year, this episode invites you into a deeper season of reflection. In today’s conversation, Carrie shares insights inspired by a recent homily from Fr. Mike on unconditional hope. She discusses what unconditional hope is, why it’s uniquely Christian, and how it transforms the way we wait, pray, and set goals with God. So often, our hope becomes tied to outcomes: I’ll be happy when this happens… I’ll feel fulfilled once I reach that goal. But Christian hope is different. It’s not dependent on results—it’s relational. It’s rooted in trusting God Himself, not just what He might give us. In this episode, Carrie explores:
Carrie also encourages you to prayerfully examine your relationship with hope during these final days of the year—especially if you’ve been discouraged, disappointed, or tired of waiting. Whether your “hope muscle” feels strong or weak, this episode is a reminder that you can always begin again. As Christians, we don’t place our hope in circumstances or timelines—we place it in a Person, Jesus Christ. He is the one who ultimately satisfies and quenches our thirst. 🎄 Merry Christmas, and may God bless you as you enter the 2026 with renewed, unconditional hope. Resources Mentioned: Father Mike's Homily on Unconditional Hope | |||
| Rooted in Christ: Five Spiritual Practices for Living a Whole and Holy Catholic Life | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:18:22 | |
As Advent gently leads us toward Christmas, Carrie takes time to pause, reflect, and share essential spiritual practices that have helped her grow closer to God and deepen her Catholic faith this past year. 🕯️ In this episode, she opens her heart and offers five simple spiritual practices that have supported her Catholic faith journey toward a deeper, more intentional relationship with Christ. These are not habits of perfection, but practices of grace—ways of slowly orienting daily life around God. ✨ 🤍 Carrie speaks from the heart about:
Whether you are returning to the faith, new to Catholicism, or simply longing for a life more rooted in the Catholic faith, this episode is an invitation to slow down, to listen, and to notice where God may be quietly calling you during this Advent season. You don’t need to do everything—just start where you are and allow the Holy Spirit to meet you there. 🕊️ May this episode encourage you to slow down, extend grace to yourself, and draw closer to Jesus—the only one who truly satisfies. May you prioritize Him in your everyday life as you continue to grow in being whole and holy during your Advent journey. 🙏 Connect with Carrie on Instagram : @livingwholeandholy Resources Mentioned: Pray 25 Advent Challenge on Hallow Monk Mindset Meditation on Hallow Many Parts Ministries Charism Assessment | |||
| Leaning Into Holy Discomfort: Reflections From Assisi, Florence, and a Season of Expansion | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:30:06 | |
After returning from a transformational retreat in Assisi—and an unexpected adventure in Florence—Carrie shares the beauty, healing, and spiritual expansion God worked in her heart. From sacred encounters with St. Francis, St. Clare, and St. Carlo Acutis, to private masses, holy hours, and breathtaking basilicas, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on God’s goodness and the power of retreat, silence, and taking time to reflect with God. She also explores a core theme that emerged both during and after the retreat: If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid, unmotivated, or overwhelmed while following God’s lead, this episode will speak right into your soul and encourage you to step forward in faith! This Week's Invitation: Resources Mentioned: Karla Fitz, The Catholic Life Coach: Karla's Instagram @thecatholiclifecoach Gwen Wiseman, Assisi Pilgrimage and Retreat Leader & Author: Gwen's Instagram @gwenofassisi Heather Martin, Organizer of English mass in Assisi English Mass resources in Assisi Heather's Instagram @englishmassinassisi | |||
| The Holy Habit of Reflection: How You End 2025 is How You'll Start 2026 | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:20:52 | |
In this inspiring shorter episode, Carrie shares an update before heading to Assisi, Italy for a retreat. She shares God’s invitation to rest and reflect — not just during her trip, but as a holy rhythm we’re all called to cultivate. As the year winds down, Carrie guides listeners through why reflection is a holy habit that builds awareness, deepens our relationship with God, and helps us live more intentionally. She introduces ten powerful questions for an End-of-Year Examination of Conscience, helping you slow down, check in with your heart, and prepare spiritually for 2026 — not with resolutions, but with holy, sustainable habits that draw you closer to God’s dreams for your life. 🕊️ In This Episode, the following is covered:
The 10 End-of-Year Reflection Questions Carrie invites you to consider and pray with:
🕯️ Key Quote: “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”— St. Catherine of Siena 🌸 Takeaway: Reflection isn’t just about looking back — it’s about making room for renewal. As we approach the close of 2025, God invites you to pause, pray, and prepare your heart for what He’s about to do next. 📖 Scripture Inspiration:
🙏 Connect: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Stay tuned for new episodes in December and to hear about how Carrie can support you with Catholic coaching in 2026! If this episode blessed you, please share it with a friend who might need inspiration and encouragement to rest and reflect before the new year. | |||
| Being Catholic Is Like Being in Love: How Beauty and Art Reminds Us of God with Talina Padilla | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:49:49 | |
In this inspiring conversation Carrie sits down with watercolor artist, mother, and Catholic Life Coach, Talina Padilla, to explore what it truly means to find God in the everyday — through art, beauty, and ordinary life. Born and raised a cradle Catholic in Monterrey, Mexico, Talina shares how her faith has been shaped by her parents, her experiences with Opus Dei, and the powerful influence of St. Josemaría Escrivá. She opens up about her journey of questioning, rediscovering, and deepening her relationship with God — and how painting became an intimate act of co-creation with the God. Carrie and Talina also discuss: This conversation is a gentle reminder that God’s love is both infinite and intimate — often revealed in small, beautiful moments. Whether you’re an artist, a parent, or simply someone seeking to grow closer to God, this episode will inspire you to see His hand in everything you create and experience. Connect with Talina: Follow Talina on instagram @tucoachcatolica Follow Talina's water color offerings on instagram @doodlesbytalina Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Intragram @livingwholeandholy If you'd like to share your conversion or reversion story and be a guest on the podcast, please email Carrie @ livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| How Catholic Coaching Transforms Your Faith and Life with Karla Fitz, The Catholic Life Coach | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:49:13 | |
In this inspiring and heartfelt conversation, Karla Fitz and I discuss the transformative power of Catholic life coaching in both of our lives. We discuss God's plan of how we met and how he called us to work together in wonderful and unexpected ways! We explore the importance of aligning with God, the journey of dreaming again, and the role of on purpose thoughts and beliefs in co-creating with God the holy desires He puts in our hearts. Karla shares her personal journey with weight loss and how it ultimately led her to embracing her calling as a Catholic coach. The discussion highlights the differences between life coaching, therapy, and spiritual direction, and how Catholic coaching aims to put God at the center of everything. Topics covered: -How Catholic coaching helps individuals align with their true calling and future possibilities. -How to dream again with God. -How on purpose thoughts and beliefs significantly influence emotions, actions, and results, and how that differs from victim-based thinking, which keeps you stuck and in pain and fear. -The differences between coaching, therapy, and spiritual direction. -Living in God's holy alignment requires embracing discomfort, change, and updated beliefs. -Holy desires from God are often aligned with our gifts and charisms, persistent, and how following them can bring others to Christ. -The journey of coaching creates space for more freedom in relationships, greater joy, and simplicity, and ultimately greater intimacy with God. Connect with Karla: Follow Karla on Instagram @thecatholiclifecoach Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Intragram @livingwholeandholy If you'd like to share your conversion or reversion story and be a guest on the podcast, please email Carrie @ livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| Why Venerate Saints and Their Relics & My Visit with St. Therese | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:16:45 | |
In this conversation, Carrie explores the significance of saints and their relics within the Catholic faith. She discusses the different classes of relics, the importance of veneration, and shares personal experiences with saints, particularly recently venerating the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux. The conversation emphasizes the role of saints as intercessors and models of holiness, encouraging listeners to connect with them to deepen their connection to God and enrich their spiritual journey. Connect with me: Follow me on instagram @livingwholeandholy If you'd like to share your conversion or reversion story and be a guest on the podcast, please email me @ livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| Holy Identity and Holy Thinking: Why Being Rooted in Christ and Thinking Like Him Matters | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:23:58 | |
In this episode, Carrie discusses the two foundational pillars of living a whole and whole life: Rooting your identity in Christ first, and learning to adopt a kindgom-based minsdet in order to think like Jesus thinks. She discusses the differences between forming your identity in the world vs. forming your identity in Christ, and why choosing a faith-based mindset instead of a fear-based one significantly impacts the fruit of your ministry, how you show up for yourself and others in any circumstance, and how this impacts the mission and purpose God has for your life. Connect with me: Follow me on instagram @livingwholeandholy If you'd like to share your conversion or reversion story and be a guest on the podcast, please email me @ livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| My Journey Home to the Catholic Faith | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:38:57 | |
From growing up Lutheran to exploring New Age spirituality, Carrie spent years searching for truth in many places. After a powerful vision of Jesus, she found new life in protestant Christianity — but the journey didn’t stop there. In this heartfelt conversation, Carrie shares how that same pursuit of truth ultimately led her home to the Catholic Church. This is a story of the supernatural peace of Christ, grace, longing, and the surprising ways God draws us closer to Himself. Carrieand Sheikh's Conversion Story on Catholic Recon Podcast Connect with me: Follow me on instagram @livingwholeandholy If you'd like to share your conversion or reversion story and be a guest on the podcast, please email me @ livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom (Part 1): The Counterfeit Virtue: Unmasking People-Pleasing | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:30:53 | |
New Podcast Series: From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom: How to Stop Living For the Approval of Others and Start Living For God Part 1: The Counterfeit Virtue I'm so excited to welcome you to this brand-new 3-part series about one of the biggest struggles I see in Catholic women—and one I personally had to overcome myself. Over the next three episodes, we'll explore how to stop living for the approval of others and start living for God. Most women have never been told that people-pleasing is more than an unhealthy habit. It's often praised as kindness, selflessness, or simply "being a good person." But when our desire for the approval of others becomes greater than our desire to please God, it quietly steals our peace, our identity, and our freedom. Throughout this series, we'll uncover the lies behind people-pleasing, examine what Scripture and the Catholic faith teach about it, and discover how to root our identity in Christ so we can live whole, holy, and free. 🤍 In Part 1, you'll learn: • What people-pleasing actually is—and what it isn't • Why it often disguises itself as kindness, humility, and charity • The hidden emotional and spiritual costs of living for the approval of others • The four false identities people-pleasing creates • Practical, everyday examples of how it shows up in work, marriage, parenting, friendships, faith, and decision-making • A simple homework exercise to help you begin recognizing these patterns in your own life This episode isn't about guilt or shame. It's about awareness. Because awareness isn't condemnation—it's the beginning of freedom. 📖 Scripture for the Series "Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." — Galatians 1:10 🙏 Saints to Ask for Intercession
➡️ Coming Next: Part 2 Where did people-pleasing come from? Why does it have such a grip on our hearts? And what do Scripture and the Catholic faith teach about breaking free? In Part 2, we'll explore the biblical and spiritual roots of people-pleasing and begin replacing lies with God's truth. Connect with Carrie: ✨ If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to move from people-pleasing to holy freedom, I'd love to walk alongside you through Catholic life coaching. Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| Welcome to The Living Whole and Holy Podcast! | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:01:20 | |
Welcome to The Living Whole and Holy Podcast! In this trailer, I’ll share what this podcast is all about and what you can expect each week: inspiring conversion stories, practical faith-based coaching tools, and timeless wisdom from the Church to help you grow in intimacy with God. New episodes will air every Wednesday, with the first episode airing on 10/8. Follow me on instagram @livingwholeandholy To inquire about being a guest on the podcast, email me at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com | |||
| How God Grows a Calling One “Yes" at a Time With Kristin Bryant From Novena Cards | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:47:20 | |
What if the calling God has placed on your heart isn't revealed all at once—but grows through each faithful "yes"? In this week's episode, I sit down with Kristin Bryant, founder of Novena Cards, to share her incredible journey of returning to the Catholic faith and discovering the mission God had been preparing her for all along. From working as a dental hygienist to creating greeting cards, discerning religious life, and unexpectedly losing her job during the pandemic, Kristin reflects on how every season—even the ones that didn't seem connected—became part of God's greater plan. Our conversation is a beautiful reminder that God rarely asks us to have everything figured out. Instead, He simply invites us to trust Him with the next step. As we continue saying "yes," He faithfully shapes our hearts, reveals our purpose, and grows the calling He has placed within us. In this episode, we discuss: If you've been wondering whether God is calling you to something more, or you're navigating a season of discernment, this episode is a gentle encouragement to trust that He is already at work. You don't need to know the entire path—you only need the grace to say "yes" to the next step. Because God grows a calling one faithful "yes" at a time. Resources Mentioned: The Real Presence by Saint Peter Julian Eymard (Meditations on the Eucharist) Connect Kristin: Follow Kristin on Instagram: @novenacards Novena Cards Website: novenacards.com Connect with Carrie: Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| Whole and Holy Wealth: Living in God's Abundance With Rita Boccuzzi | 17 Jun 2026 | 01:12:31 | |
God doesn't call us to fear money or worship it—He calls us to steward it well. In this episode, I sit down with Catholic wealth educator and entrepreneur, Rita Boccuzzi, to explore what it means to embrace a biblical understanding of wealth—one rooted in faith, stewardship, receiving, generosity, and God's abundant provision. Together, we talk about: 🤍 What Scripture really says about wealth Whether you're navigating financial uncertainty, growing a business, preparing for retirement, or simply longing to trust God more deeply with every area of your life, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to live in His abundance. I pray this episode encourages you to see wealth not as something to pursue for its own sake, but as a gift to steward faithfully—so that every blessing you've received can become a blessing for others. Connect with Rita: Website: Achieve Financial Aspirations Connect with Carrie: Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| How God Unexpectedly Led Me to My Husband Through Adoration with Bernadette Pohl | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:13:41 | |
✨ What if the relationship you're holding onto is preventing you from receiving the one God has planned for you? 🤍 In this heartfelt and faith-filled conversation, Bernadette Pohl shares the incredible story of how she courageously ended a 5-year engagement, surrendered her future to God, and unexpectedly met her husband through Daily Mass and Adoration just one week before moving from across the country. This episode is a powerful reminder that God's timing is perfect, His plans are always greater than our own, and true peace is often one of the clearest signs of His direction. Bernadette vulnerably shares how discernment, surrender, and staying rooted in her Catholic faith helped her navigate heartbreak and ultimately create a solid marriage built on shared values, sacrifice, and Christ at the center. In this episode, we discuss: 🤍 Why shared faith and values matter in marriage Whether you're discerning a relationship, healing from heartbreak, waiting on God's timing, or simply longing to trust Him more deeply, this conversation will encourage and inspire you to keep surrendering your plans and following His peace. Books Mentioned: He Leadeth Me by Walter Ciszek A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken Connect with Bernadette: 🎙️ Moving Mountains Podcast: Real Stories of Modern Day Miracles Connect with Carrie: Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| My Daughter Kept Pointing to Mother Mary: A Journey Back to the Catholic Church with Andy Evetts | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:03:45 | |
What if God used your child to help lead you back to Him? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Andy Evetts shares her journey from cradle Catholicism to years spent searching for deeper faith, community, and truth outside the Catholic Church. Along the way, Andy experienced heartbreak, spiritual confusion, fear-based teaching, and the pressure of trying to get everything "right" with God. Yet even in the midst of it all, the Lord never stopped pursuing her. One of the most unexpected turning points came through her young daughter, who became fascinated with images of the Blessed Mother—repeatedly seeking out Mary in ways that Andy couldn't ignore. What began as curiosity soon sparked a deeper investigation into Catholicism, the Blessed Mother, and the faith she thought she had left behind. In this episode, we discuss: 🤍 Growing up Catholic and drifting from the faith This conversation is a beautiful reminder that God never stops pursuing us, even when our path feels winding or uncertain. His grace is patient, His timing is perfect, and sometimes He uses the most unexpected people to lead us home. Connect with Andy: Connect with Carrie: Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||
| A Classroom For the World: Faith, Coffee, and Human Connection with Diane Walker | 27 May 2026 | 01:22:02 | |
What if a Catholic coffee company could become a powerful ministry where the Holy Spirit touches lives through hospitality, prayer, and love? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Diane Walker of @milagroscoffeecompany to talk about faith, surrender, healing, vocation, and the unexpected ways God leads us into our calling. Diane shares her journey from passionate public and Catholic school teacher to specialty coffee expert to co-founding with her husband, Milagros Coffee Company, a Catholic pop-up coffee experience rooted in authentic human connection, prayer, beauty, and encounter. Milagros is truly a classroom for the world! Together, we discuss: This episode is an invitation to let God use every part of your story, even and especially the uncomfortable chapters, for His glory. Follow Diane & Milagros Coffee Company on Instagram: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Carrie: Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie | |||