Conversations with Jackie and Bobby – Details, episodes & analysis

Jackie talks with Renzo and Monica Ortega about their new book "Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse,” and share insights into relationships, sex, and love. Renzo and Monica Ortega are Catholic ministry leaders, podcast hosts, authors, and speakers. They host the popular marriage podcast, Two Become Family (also available on YouTube), and are co-authors of the marriage conversation starter, “Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse”. The Ortegas live in Connecticut with their 5 children where they facilitate youth ministry and marriage prep ministry. They have also written a children's devotional together called “Go to Joseph for Children”. Renzo is also the author of the men's devotional, “Go to Joseph”. Their online marriage ministry, Two Become Family, has been featured in the National Catholic Register and EWTN's "Life on the Rock" show, and their conversion story has been featured in the documentary St Joseph: Our Spiritual Father. Many of their talks can be found on Catholic Lighthouse Media. Renzo holds a MA in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary.... Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse Ave Maria Press: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/lovemakingAmazon: https://a.co/d/cu5XjlK-- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Bobby talks with Laraine Bennett and her daughter Dr. Lianna Bennett Haidar about anxiety, what it is and what we do about it, highlighting their newest book Anxiety: A Catholic Guide from Freedom and Fear.

Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 5 books with her husband, Art: The Temperament God Gave You, The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse, The Temperament God Gave Your Kids, The Emotions God Gave You, and Tuned In: The Power of Pressing Pause and Listening. She wrote a book of reflections for caregivers, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren.

Lianna Bennett Haidar, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist located in the heart of Alexandria. As a therapist she works with clients to heal past traumas, reduce the experiences of depression and anxiety, and improve the quality of the relationships in their lives. ... Anxiety: A Catholic Guide from Freedom and Fear Sophia Institute Press book link Amazon book link-- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Jackie talks with María Paula Aldana on her upbringing in Colombia, her testimony of faith, and her global ministry teaching the Theology of the Body. María Paula Aldana is a digital content creator, international speaker, writer and expert in Theology of the Body, and in teaching comprehensive sexuality education. She was a theology student at Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá Colombia and has studied at the Theology of the Body Institute. She graduated from the Comprehensive Sexuality Education program at the Austral University (Argentina), and is a part of the Alliance Defending Freedom delegate for Latin America and Ambassador of the Human Dignity for the World Youth Alliance. ... Check out María  Paula Aldana on Somos Suyos: https://www.youtube.com/@SomosSuyos

IG: https://www.instagram.com/somos.sos?igsh=MTd3dnNjanZobG9vaQ== -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Bobby talks with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames about his life, his calling as a Franciscan Friar, and insights from his newest book "The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God." Fr. Mark-Mary Ames is the Director of Communications and the Director of Priestly Studies of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR). The primary mission of the CFR community is a wholehearted embracing of Jesus Christ and their Holy Father, St. Francis of Assisi. Fr. Mark-Mary is the host of the Ascension Presents video series The CFRs. He was also the executive producer of the Poco a Poco music album featuring Br. Isaiah, CFR, and is the author of Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress. ... - Fr. Mark's newest book: "The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You into the Heart of God" - Renewal in Motion Basketball Video - Ascension Presents: The CFRs (YouTube) - The Franciscan Friars of the Renewals -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Jackie talks with Dr. Julia Sadusky about her books and clinical work, moving beyond "the talk" as a one-time event, and practical advice for parents to engage in conversations with their kids (or teens) about sex and the goodness of the body. Dr. Julia Sadusky is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of a private practice in Littleton, CO. She is also an author, consultant, speaker, and adjunct professor. Dr. Sadusky has done extensive research and clinical work in sexual and gender development and specializes in trauma-informed care. She earned a bachelor's degree from Ave Maria University and a master's degree and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Regent University. She has authored several books around human sexuality, with her most recent two-book series entitled, "Start Talking to Your Kids about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics" (Ave Maria Press, 2023) and "Talking with Your Teen about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics (Ave Maria Press, 2024). Connect with Dr. Julia via her website for more: https://www.juliasadusky.com/ --- Poland Pilgrimage this Fall with Jackie & Kim Zember: https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/pilgrimage-to-poland-and-prague-september-22-october-3-2024-24rs09pokz/ -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Bobby talks with good friend and fellow minister Chika Anyanwu about her experience in ministry, moving beyond comfort, and going back to (grad) school. Chika Anyanwu is a Catholic evangelist, former Confirmation coordinator/youth & young adult minister, and the author of My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer.

Her love of God and neighbor enthuses her to share the gospel through testimony, scripture, and honest conversations about the difficult realities of faith and life. She’s had the opportunity to evangelize at NCYC, Given, Steubenville youth conferences, FOCUS SEEK conferences, and The Catholic Feminist France pilgrimage. She’s also a contributor to Blessed Is She as well as “Connected” and “Venture: the Bible Timeline” by Ascension Press. Connect with Chika at: https://www.chika.church/ Instagram: @chikasworld --- Poland Pilgrimage this Fall with Jackie & Kim Zember: https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/pilgrimage-to-poland-and-prague-september-22-october-3-2024-24rs09pokz/ -- Thank you for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Jackie talks with friend Mari Pablo about her journey in ministry, why Easter needs to be celebrated for more than one day, and having a relationship with Jesus.

Mari Pablo is a proud Hispanic and cradle Catholic whose life was wrecked in the best possible way when she finally decided to stop fighting and surrender it all to Him. She holds bachelor's degrees in theology and psychology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, as well as a master’s degree in theology from the Augustine Institute. Mari has worked in youth ministry for over fifteen years, both as a youth minister and as a Catholic high school theology teacher. She is currently serving parishes and universities across the country with The Evangelical Catholic. Mari is well known for her dynamic presentations at the annual Steubenville Youth Conferences and other national outlets.

Mari is a presenter in several Ascension Press programs including YOU- Theology of the Body for teens, Chosen, Ascension Presents and Connected- Catholic Social Teaching for this generation. Her mission is simple, to encourage others to refuse to settle for the things of this world, but rather to strive for more, to strive for Him.

Website. www.MariPablo.com

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/maripablo25/ -- Pilgrimage to Poland & Prague! Find out more info here about the pilgrimage Jackie will be co-leading next Fall with Fr. Edwin Leonard and Kim Zember:https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/pilgrimage-to-poland-and-prague-september-22-october-3-2024-24rs09pokz/ -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Bobby talks with Dr. Bryan Violette about his faith story, psychology and culture, and his new endeavor of hosting "the Catholic Sinner Show." While studying moral theology at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT, Dr. Violette volunteered in local impoverished areas and learned firsthand how devastating mental illness can be to family life. This impassioned him to attend to the growing need for professional mental health care from a Catholic standpoint and to pursue advanced studies in clinical psychology at the Institute for the Psychological Sciences at Divine Mercy University. Dr. Violette began working at the CatholicPsych Institute(https://catholicpsych.com/) in 2015. He now works as the Chief of Staff. He contributed to the development of a new model for providing direct services: Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship (IDDM). Given the success of the model, it was only natural to begin training others. Thus, Dr. Violette contributed to the development of the CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism program, in which he currently maintains the role of both Training Director and Dean of Students. Dr. Violette is also the creator of the “Catholic Sinner Show”(https://www.youtube.com/@CathSinnerShow) which provides a welcoming space for individuals from different walks of life to engage in conversation from a variety of faith, political and cultural perspectives. Spotify: Catholic Sinner Show -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Jackie and Bobby talk with their friend Katie McGrady about parenting, trying to be normal, and psychology from this clip of their longer conversation on "The Katie McGrady Show."

Katie Prejean McGrady is a wife, mom, award-winning author, international speaker, podcaster & daily radio show host.

For full episodes, of her show, check out: https://www.katieprejeanmcgrady.com/thekatiemcgradyshow -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠ https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Bobby talks with Jonathan Conrad (The Catholic Woodworker) about how he began his ministry, the art of woodworking and witness of his parents' devotion, and how psychology helped him grow in his human formation. Jonathan Conrad began "The Catholic Woodworker" as a platform to evangelize the rosary which has grown into a business that has blessed many around the world with beautifully designed rosaries and other gifts. Jonathan married his high-school sweetheart, Carey and they’ve been blessed with three boys. Check out the links mentioned in this episode: catholicwoodworker.com soulsandhearts.com - (internal family systems and more led by Dr. Peter Malinowski) catholicpsych.com -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby