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| Temperaments and Fasting with Rosemary Berry | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:40:47 | |
Why does spiritual fasting feel easy for some and incredibly difficult for others? In this episode, Beth interviews Catholic author and storyteller Rosemary McGuire Berry to explore how your God-given temperament can shape your journey toward holiness—and how understanding it can transform your approach to fasting, prayer, and virtue. Drawing from Rosemary’s new book, Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints, they discuss how saints like St. Paul and St. Thomas Aquinas lived out their vocations in alignment with their unique personalities. Whether you're choleric, melancholic, sanguine, phlegmatic—or have no idea what any of that means—this episode will give you new tools for both spiritual insight and practical growth. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources in Today's Show: Learn more about Rosemary through her website Connect with Rosemary on Instagram @rosemary.writer Delay and Pray Links: | |||
| Freedom, Fraternity, and the Fight for Virtue: Inside Exodus 90 with Jamie Baxter | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:39:59 | |
Many of you ask me if I coach men, and I'm sad to say I do not at this time, but today I want to focus on men and the spiritual battle they face. I am joined by Jamie Baxter, founder of Exodus 90: a spiritual formation program that’s helped over 250,000 men across 80 countries grow in freedom, discipline, and communion with Christ. Jamie shares how Exodus 90 began and why its focus on prayer, asceticism, and fraternity is more needed than ever. If you’ve ever wondered how to support the men in your life spiritually, this episode is for you. Discover how Exodus 90 and Delay and Pray® complement each other in leading men and women back to the Church, the sacraments, and a vibrant, faithful Catholic life. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources in Today's Show: Learn more about Exodus90 Delay and Pray Links: | |||
| Why Doing Hard Things Changes Everything | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:32:29 | |
Summer's not over yet, and it's not too late to tackle the tough goals still on your heart. Permanent weight loss and powerful intercessory prayer are possible this season. Spiritual Fasting strengthens both body and soul, preparing you for the deeper mission God is calling you to. Based on the book, The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, I am exploring how they relate to spiritual fasting and personal growth. Focusing on what we lack (the gap) keeps us stuck in negativity and self-comparison, while celebrating our progress (the gain) opens us up to gratitude, confidence, and God’s guidance. Sometimes, it takes real struggle to get serious. But like David facing Goliath or Moses leaving Egypt, you can choose to jump in—prayer and fasting together. Just like the high dive at the pool - take the leap! Doing hard things changes everything! Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources in Today's Show: Delay and Pray Links: | |||
| Chapter 10 - The Answer is in the Church | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:22:11 | |
This week, I am reviewing the final chapter of my book, reflecting on my journey from hustle to healing, and showing how spiritual fasting, the sacraments, and community offer a life-giving path back to joy. Everything you’re searching for—peace, purpose, healing, clarity—even weightloss—is already available to you in the Catholic Church.But you have to slow down to receive it. This episode invites you to return not only to spiritual fasting but to the sacraments, community, and a compassionate rhythm of life. There is a balance between being a “Martha” and a “Mary,” which encourages us to shift toward stillness, presence, and sacramental living as the path to lasting transformation. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Chapter 9 - Vice or Virtue - What’s Really Driving Your Hunger? | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:33:59 | |
Have you ever reached for food—not out of hunger—but out of habit, stress, or the hope of feeling just a little better? If so, you're not alone. In fact, you may be caught in what I call The Vice Cycle—a pattern driven by sugar, overdesire, and the false promises of quick comfort. This week’s episode is based on Chapter 9 of my book, Delay and Pray®, and it's one of the most important episodes yet. We’re talking about how dopamine is tricking your brain, why cravings feel so urgent (and what to do instead), the difference between overhunger and true hunger, and how to step from the Vice Cycle into the Virtue Cycle, where peace and purpose live. You were made for more than short-term comfort. You were made for lasting freedom. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Chapter 8 - Feasting on Life | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:20:01 | |
As we celebrate the 4th of July, let's remember that true freedom isn't just found in fireworks and barbecues, but in feasting on the beauty of life with a heart rooted in gratitude. Today, we’re talking about Chapter 8 of my Delay and Pray® book, a chapter that's all about one of the most joyful and misunderstood parts of our fasting rhythm: the feast. We'll walk through the Eat Fast Feast cycle and consider a new mindset around feast days. Instead of binging or using food to numb emotions, true feasting becomes a deliberate, sacramental, moderate, and joyful act of honoring God. I encourage you to embrace the true freedom found in Christ - the freedom to enjoy food without being enslaved by it. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Chapter 7 - Too Much Sugar | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:20:29 | |
I am a woman on a mission to help you trade sugar for sanctity, one bite and one prayer at a time. Today, we’re diving into Chapter 7 of the Delay and Pray® book - and if I could title this episode anything else, it might be “Your Gut Is Not Just a Place for Digestion - It’s a Sacred Space.” Because here’s the truth: our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and how we treat them matters. And in today’s culture, that sacred space is under attack … from the inside out. Sugar will never satisfy. But the abundant life of Jesus will. This week’s episode might just change how you think about digestion, donuts, and what it means to truly “glorify God in your body” (1 Cor 6:19-20). Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Chapter 6 - Dining In With Jesus | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:33:35 | |
Today is all about imagining yourself at the dinner table with Jesus. What is being served? The body of Jesus and your body. Really - that is what we will concentrate on in today’s episode and Chapter 6 of my book, Delay and Pray®. I am inviting you to dinner - but not in the way you might expect. We’re talking about what I call “Dining In with Jesus.” This is a powerful mindset and practice that will transform not only your body as you dine in on your fat stores but your soul, too, as you crave the Word of God and the Body of Christ in the Eucharist over eating anything else. If you’ve ever struggled with intermittent fasting or felt like food had too much control in your life, this episode is for you. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Chapter 5 - The Thought Model of Possibility with God | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:17:00 | |
From Chapter 5 of Beth's book, Delay and Pray®, we are introduced to the Thought Model, a powerful framework for renewing the mind and transforming habits through spiritual fasting. Drawing on scripture, the teachings of the Saints, and personal coaching experience, Beth explains how our thoughts shape our emotions, actions, and ultimately our results. Beth shares how we can identify harmful thinking, build bridge thoughts grounded in faith, and align our mindset with God’s divine truth. The episode encourages journaling, prayer, and coaching as tools for growth and renewal in body, mind, and soul. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Chapter 4 - Believing Harder Than You Work | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:23:39 | |
We continue going through Beth's book Delay and Pray®, with Chapter 4 this week, focusing on the life-changing impact of “believing harder than you work.” She draws powerful lessons from the story of Mary and Martha, showing how prioritizing faith and trust in Jesus, especially in our fasting journeys, can bring peace and real transformation. Beth shares a touching personal story about her mother during the pandemic, highlighting how spiritual fasting and unwavering belief can lead to miracles in even the most desperate situations. You’ll also hear about overcoming attachments, shifting your mindset, and practical ways to let God reshape your habits and hopes. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Chapter 3 - Happy, Thin, and Rich Right Now | 29 May 2025 | 00:18:48 | |
In this episode, Beth unpacks Chapter 3 of her book, Delay and Pray®, and tackles the idea of being "Happy, Thin, and Rich Right Now." Rather than chasing happiness or peace as distant rewards, Beth reveals how they’re available in the present, regardless of your weight, finances, or circumstances, by rooting yourself in God’s mercy and peace. With honest stories and practical tips, she shares how spiritual fasting, prayer, and a shift in mindset can help you find joy and richness today, not just when you meet your goals. If you’re tired of waiting for happiness to arrive "someday," this episode offers encouragement and a roadmap to experiencing it now - no perfection required. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: Join the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience Today | |||
| Chapter 2 - Motivation for the Great Experiment | 22 May 2025 | 00:20:17 | |
Beth discusses Chapter 2 of her book Delay and Pray®: Permanent Weight Loss Through Spiritual Fasting. This chapter introduces what she calls The Great Experiment - a transformative approach to weight loss that centers on grace, purpose, and spiritual renewal. Rather than relying on willpower alone, this method helps you create a "new wineskin" mindset rooted in love, abundance, and sacramental commitment. Learn how to identify your spiritual purpose goal (aka “the why that makes you cry”) and physical purpose goal to stay focused and inspired on your journey. You'll also hear a real-life coaching story from Nikki, a client who found freedom from sugar and deeper peace in her marriage. You can listen to her full story in Episode 52. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Chapter 1 - The Promise of Delay and Pray® | 15 May 2025 | 00:25:05 | |
This episode explores Catholic spiritual fasting as a lifelong, sustainable practice. Beth introduces key themes from Chapter One of her book, Delay and Pray®, emphasizing the importance of overcoming ingrained habits and shifting our mindset to experience lasting food freedom in Christ. By detaching from sugar and daily indulgence, fasting becomes a transformative act of sacrifice, strengthening our physical and spiritual well-being. The episode highlights the role of suffering in personal growth, drawing parallels to Simon of Cyrene’s journey with Christ. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Mindset, Meals & Miracles: Cindy’s Delay and Pray Testimony | 08 May 2025 | 00:35:29 | |
This week, Beth is joined by her client Cindy, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, as she shares her story of transformation through the Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience. After years of ineffective diets and constant processed eating, Cindy found her breakthrough by combining spiritual fasting with prayer, whole foods, and a new mindset. Tune in to hear how Cindy lost 12 pounds, found freedom from cravings, and deepened her faith, discovering that spiritual purpose is the true key to lasting change. Whether you’re curious about fasting or seeking a more meaningful way to approach health, this episode is full of insight and inspiration on uniting body and soul for lasting results. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Self-limiting Thoughts with Client, Erin Smith | 01 May 2025 | 00:55:43 | |
Have you felt called to do something, but your mind was immediately flooded with limiting thoughts that held you back? My client, Erin Smith, shares the quiet, self-limiting beliefs and fears that held her back from joining the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience and how changing her mindset, not just her habits, led to real progress in her health and spiritual life. Through a deeply honest conversation, Erin reflects on her journey to permanently lose 25 pounds—not by chasing a diet, but by cultivating discipline and trust in God. Her story reveals how fasting became more than a physical act; it became a spiritual breakthrough. Along the way, she rediscovered her strength, reignited her joy, and found renewed purpose alongside her husband, who is currently in diaconate formation. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Feasting During the Easter Octave | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:24:04 | |
Happy Easter! Today, we are unpacking the true meaning of feasting during the Easter Octave after a season of spiritual fasting, and Beth highlights the miracles and family blessings that came from fasting and prayer. Discover how to celebrate Easter with intention - not through overindulgence, but by embracing gratitude, connection, and mindful enjoyment of food and family. Beth offers practical tips for making the most of the Easter Octave, celebrating the sacraments, and finding joy in both body and soul. “Try redefining Feasting for yourself. Your life will change immensely.” - Beth Bubik Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned: The Easter Octave - Article by Jennifer Gregory Miller With Christ Through The Year - Book by Bernard Strasser Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Holy Week with Fr. Logan | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:41:54 | |
In this special Holy Week episode, Beth welcomes back her pastor, Fr. Logan Parrish. They discuss the spiritual depth and rich traditions of Holy Week, exploring how spiritual fasting can transform our hearts in anticipation of Easter's joy. From the significance of Palm Sunday’s processions and the emotional intensity of Good Friday to the communal and personal power of Lenten sacrifices, Beth and Fr. Logan share personal stories, priestly perspectives, and practical encouragement for entering fully into this most sacred season. Whether you’ve kept your Lenten commitments or are just now feeling called to start, this episode offers inspiration and practical tips for making Holy Week and the Triduum truly holy - and ensuring your Easter feast is spiritually nourishing. Let this conversation guide you into a deeper encounter with Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Delay, Pray, and Laugh: Mike & Beth Share Their Journey of 35 Years Together | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:35:17 | |
This week’s episode is extra special. I’m joined by my husband, Mike, as we reflect on 35 years of marriage, raising a family, and the role our Catholic faith has played through every twist, trial, and joy. We share stories you’ve never heard - how we met at Purdue, the early struggles of our marriage, raising kids, facing illness, discovering spiritual fasting, and learning to pray together. You’ll hear:
Whether you’ve been married 3 years or 30, or you're just seeking deeper faith in your relationships, I think this conversation will bless you. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Celebrating 35 Years of Marriage - Part 2 | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:15:27 | |
If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, be sure to catch up, as this one builds on everything we discussed. In this episode, I continue sharing how faith, fasting, and surrendering to Christ have deepened my marriage with Mike. I talk about the power of spiritual fasting, how small sacrifices bring couples closer, and why true joy comes from embracing the struggles and blessings of marriage. Discover why fasting together strengthens marriage, how to invite Christ into every struggle (big or small), the role of prayer, humility, and perseverance in building a lasting bond, and the surprising power of laughter and letting go of control. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Falling Flat, Getting Up, and Growing Closer: 35 Years Together (Part 1) | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:28:46 | |
After 35 years of marriage, my husband Mike and I have learned that faith, fasting, and laughter are the keys to a thriving relationship. In this episode, I share personal stories - including a humbling airport fall and the lessons they reveal about marriage, humility, and God’s grace. Hear about:
If you’re looking for ways to strengthen your marriage through faith, this episode is for you. Join me next week for Part 2! Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Healing the Body with Client Shirley Lokar | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:45:54 | |
If you've ever had health issues and suffered for a long time before you got a diagnosis ... If you've ever lost a loved one or spouse ... If you've ever had to be a caregiver and juggle a full-time job, you will resonate with this week's episode. Shirley has been a client of the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience since September 2024 and has lost 60 pounds so far, with spiritual results that are even more important. Her story is a heroic one. She experienced gastrointestinal problems from age eight, causing a disordered relationship with food since it only seemed to hurt her. Widowed twice, Shirley takes us through her life struggle with physical problems while also describing how she cared for her husbands through their years of health struggles. Finding Delay and Pray® was an answer to her prayers. Through coaching, God helped her get to the root of her emotional eating and thoughts about food. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Why Lent is the Perfect Time to Fast | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:25:31 | |
You were created by God to be blessed and prosperous. You were made to be happy as a child of God, healthy in body and soul, and rich in mercy and kindness. Discover why Lent, with its special graces, is the perfect time to focus on prayer and fasting. Beth shares insights into the challenges and rewards of fasting, exploring its theological roots and impact on our body and soul. Learn about the significance of sanctifying grace, the gifts we were designed to have, and how fasting can help reorder our passions. This episode is filled with wisdom on embracing Lent with intention and joy. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: | |||
| Doing Hard Things with Client Kathleen Folan | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:47:57 | |
"I knew Weight Watchers wasn't enough. I needed my faith to be a part of my weight loss journey to make it stick." This is part of Kathleen's story. Can you relate? She had to think long and hard about whether she could give up drinking socially if it wasn't on a Sunday. Have you had any of these thoughts? If you think about it, you most likely have already done hard things in your life, and you can do it again. This episode intricately weaves through themes of faith, virtue, and personal empowerment, illustrating how will and reason supersede emotion. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: Last Call for Lent! Join the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience Today | |||
| Food is NOT My Best Friend Anymore with Teresa Villano | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:45:44 | |
When you need comfort and love, do you turn to food? Do you find yourself worshipping food - almost unconsciously? It reminds me of the Bible verse, "their god is their stomach" which appears in Philippians 3:19. If you find yourself thinking about food all day long - from breakfast to lunch to dinner with snacks in between, then you are not alone. This week's guest is my client Teresa Villano, who joined the Delay and Pray® program a year ago and has been an active member since then. She has been a Nurse Practitioner for 26 years and shares her experience with dieting and weight struggles. She has come a long way, once telling me: Obesity kept me from seeing my potential sainthood and the true purpose of my life - serving the Lord, not my appetite. I have changed that now.Hear how spiritual fasting helped her ditch 30 pounds, regain her faith, and make Jesus the best friend that she has always longed for. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: Doors are open! Join the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience Today | |||
| Reducing Impulsive Eating with Ronda Baines | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:32:52 | |
Do you find yourself intentional in other areas of your life, but impulsive when it comes to food? This is what my client Ronda Baines talks about in our interview this week. She brings up an all-too-familiar struggle with impulsive eating and overcoming challenges related to fasting. Ronda shares her lifelong journey with weight management, revealing the deep-seated issues surrounding food and dieting that began in her childhood. Through the Delay and Pray® program, Ronda discovered the transformative power of thought work, intentionality, and the importance of vulnerability and honesty in coaching. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| What We Can Be, We Must Be! | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:26:07 | |
If you are on the road to sainthood, then we can take our cues from the great saints and make our decisions as they made theirs. We were created to be virtuous, which means making the right choices not only for our souls, but for the good of others as well. These decisions are tough sometimes, but worth it. What We Can Be, We Must Be! I encourage you to stay committed to your goals, lean into hardships, and harness the power of community and prayer to achieve a healthier, holier life. This episode is a motivational call to action to be all that you were created to be. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| The 3 M's of Delay and Pray® | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:36:23 | |
Delay and Pray® has changed my life in so many ways for the better. It is a method of spiritual fasting that helps you regain your spiritual edge and grow in virtue while becoming fit in both body and soul. It isn’t a diet because it is centered on Christ and detachment from food and alcohol as comfort. God should be our comforter. Today I discuss all of this in the context of the 3 M’s of Delay and Pray® that are so important to remember in driving incredible results in both body and soul and why overeating and overdrinking hinder your ability to both physically and spiritually fast. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Following the Star | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:20:22 | |
As January draws to a close, let's remember the importance of reflecting on and writing down our goals, making sure they align with our ultimate journey toward heaven. Drawing inspiration from the story of the three wise men and their spiritual journey, Beth encourages you to follow the star, prioritize your relationship with Jesus, and embrace transformation through spiritual fasting, prayer, and love. This episode provides a reflective framework to guide us throughout the year, offering practical steps to integrate faith-driven practices into our lives and encouraging us to let the divine transform us in our daily lives. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned: Mystical City of God on Amazon Delay and Pray® Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Writing for Children with Sister Allison Regina Gliot | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:20:59 | |
We can learn so much from children, even those who are neurodivergent. If you (or your child or your grandchild) are sensitive to sound or feel anxious and overwhelmed in our noisy world, then you'll want to tune in to today's episode. Sister Allison Regina Gliot, FSP is a Daughter of St. Paul, author and editor and is here to talk about her latest picture book, Eli's Quiet Friend, published by Pauline Books & Media. What makes Eli's Quiet Friend particularly special is its emphasis on contemplative prayer as a way for children to experience God's love and presence. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned: Bonus Resources that Sister mentioned Connect with Sister Allison on Instagram Delay and Pray® Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Ditch Dry January! 5 Reasons to Delay and Pray® Instead | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:22:45 | |
There's a lot of talk about Dry January happening - taking a break from alcohol during this month. I think it is a fabulous idea to consider our drinking levels and lean into moderation if possible, but there is something better than a dry January! I'm here to suggest that you add to that practice a spiritual purpose! There are life-changing effects for both body and soul with Spiritual Fasting. Today, I am sharing the 5 most AMAZING benefits of delaying alcohol with a spiritual purpose. After listening to these benefits, you'll never want to just have a dry January again, or just do Intermittent Fasting again - why would you? Your very soul and the souls of others are involved. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 39 - Friday Night Drinking Episode 41 - Sleeping and Overdrinking Delay and Pray® Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Financial Freedom with Amanda Teixeira from WalletWin | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:39:28 | |
As a Catholic Mindset Coach, I use a Thomistic Thought Model which teaches that your thoughts create your results. What I have found is that this is true about weight and also about money. If you think you can't lose the weight and find food freedom even through Spiritual Fasting - you won't do it. If you think you'll never find financial freedom, then you'll never have it. But if you can change your mindset about these things - invite Jesus into it and meld your will into His - then the sky is the limit and all of a sudden, food freedom and financial freedom are yours! Amanda Teixeira from WalletWin is on the show to talk about money. She and her husband Jonathan founded WalletWin to provide Catholic financial freedom for the whole family. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: WalletWin by Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira Delay and Pray® Links: Doors are open! Join the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Losing 25 pounds in 2025 | 02 Jan 2025 | 00:37:54 | |
Happy New Year my friends - I hope you had an amazing Holiday Season and are ready to start 2025 with a bang. It’s time to lose 25 pounds in 2025 - I’ve already done it. It’s your turn. If you are a client - then you’ve already done it. It is time to invite your friends to do it, too! Weight loss is just a great benefit. The biggest secret of Delay and Pray® is not only a renewed body, but a renewed soul, mind, and spirit. A blessed life all the way around. We just use the practical goal of weight loss as a measuring stick. And a good one at that. 2024 truly was my year of surrender. I’ll be talking about that and all the things that I personally prayed for and the miracles that surfaced, including my own mindset. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Feasting During the Christmas Octave | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:15:30 | |
Merry Christmas! We have made it through Advent and are now in the Christmas Octave, which extends the Christmas celebration from Christmas Day through New Year's Day - the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The Christmas Octave is truly the time to rest and feast on friendship and family. Remember feasting is not binge-eating. Eating to enough feels good and celebratory at the same time. Don't forget to binge on Sacraments, Activities, and Connection. Today, I share a feasting plan to help us treat our body and soul as the gift that it is. Try redefining Feasting for yourself. Your life will change immensely. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: https://stmargaretmary.org/the-octave-of-christmas/ Book: With Christ Through the Year by Bernard Strasser, 1947 Delay and Pray Links: Get Beth's FREE Holiday Feasting Guide Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Sugar & Dyes are No Gifts for Kids with Dr. Brandon Vinzant | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:37:56 | |
The Delay and Pray® podcast usually focuses on adults, but I want to discuss how daily doses of sugar and white flour and poorly produced processed foods affect our children and grandchildren. You will be astounded at the often disguised unhealthy ingredients we are putting into their sweet little bodies. I have a terrific doctor on the show today, Dr. Brandon Vinzant, who is part of 'The Wellness Way' network of doctors. We discuss all of this and give you great advice and alternatives to consider during the holiday season. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: The story referenced came from this article Dr. John's Healthy Sweets and YumEarth Delay and Pray Links: Get Beth's FREE Holiday Feasting Guide Join the waitlist for the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| The Words of the Infant King | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:18:58 | |
We are in the midst of the Advent Season and it can be easy to lose our peace amidst the holiday chaos. In this episode, I share my methods for integrating prayer, organization, and the Delay and Pray® approach to transform your experience of the holiday season. Discover strategies for simplifying festive preparations and enhancing spiritual growth, inspired by the wonderful book "The Mystical City of God" by Venerable Mary of Agreda. Join us to explore how to live out Advent intentionally, balancing celebration with spiritual readiness for the arrival of the divine Infant King. Embrace this season with hope and joyful anticipation. Have a Blessed Advent! Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray Links: Get Beth's FREE Holiday Feasting Guide Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Find Your Why with Client Leslie Brown | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:35:43 | |
After years of working in her weight loss practice helping others lose weight, Leslie Brown, a Family Nurse Practitioner, realized that although she had all the answers for others, there were a few missing pieces to the puzzle for her own journey. She had to admit she needed help and external support to finally achieve her health goals. Leslie joined the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience in July 2024, and at Week 13, she is down 24 pounds. She shares her practical and spiritual goals and the WHY that makes her cry. Her results so far have been so much more than just weight loss. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray Links: Get Beth's FREE Holiday Feasting Guide Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Slaying Dragons with Dr. John Wood | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:32:28 | |
Dr. John R. Wood, a mobile eye doctor and author, shares his new imaginative children's book series, where the seven deadly sins are portrayed as dragons to slay and conquer. He zooms in on Gluttony for us and explains how it is the most subtle dragon - twisting something good and useful like food and drink into addiction. How do we slay this dragon? In this episode, you will hear stories about Dr. John's life as the young Sir Rolland on his quest for holiness. "They are stories created by a family for families." Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: The 7 DEADLY DRAGONS Book Series Connect with Dr. John Wood @extraordiarymission 3 Powerful Weapons Your Family Needs To Slay Dragons The Shawn Ryan Show with Fr. Dan Reehil [YouTube] Delay and Pray Links: Get Beth's FREE Holiday Feasting Guide Join the waitlist for the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Thanksgiving Gratitude | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:16:31 | |
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Are you concerned about how you will feast on this day? Remember, the very word 'Eucharist' means Thanksgiving. Whatever your plans are this year, try to begin your day with Mass. “Blessed is the one who will dine in the Kingdom of God.” (Luke 14:15) Will you come and dine in the Kingdom of God with Jesus to begin your holiday? If you are interested in the recipes mentioned in this episode, you can download Beth's Holiday Guide from the link below, and get tips to keep you spiritually fasting and feasting well, through the holidays. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources in Today’s Show: The Catholic Origins of Thanksgiving Get Beth's FREE Holiday Feasting Guide Delay and Pray Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| The Backpack of Resilience | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:16:33 | |
Beth talks about setting 'impossible goals' with divine assistance to achieve lasting weight loss and spiritual breakthroughs, even through the holiday season. Through the metaphor of a "backpack of resilience," filled with spiritual tools, Beth shares personal stories of overcoming challenges and emphasizes the importance of embracing short-term discomfort for long-term success. Beth inspires us to pray and shift our mindset to break free from old patterns and achieve miraculous transformations. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Choosing Greatness Over Comfort with Monica Elias | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:36:47 | |
We welcome Monica Elias, a Catholic mindset coach from Australia, to explore choosing greatness over comfort, and the benefits of spiritual fasting for weight loss. Monica shares her experience navigating life as a mother of four and a time coach, focusing on personal growth and overcoming food challenges. We discuss the virtues of Magnanimity and Pusillanimity, and how these guide our journey toward spiritual and physical health. Whether you're embarking on a weight loss journey or are curious about spiritual fasting, this episode is packed with inspiration and guidance. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: Delay and Pray Links: Join the waitlist for the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Prayer Lowers Insulin Even on Halloween | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:16:55 | |
As Halloween beckons with its sweet temptations, Beth shares how to maintain a prayerful mindset while managing our candy choices. Dive into insights on the varying impacts of candies on insulin and learn how even on treat-filled holidays, better choices can be made. Beth provides practical tips from her own journey and helps you discover how prayer can lower insulin levels, fostering health and spiritual growth. Let's journey together to delay, pray, and thrive. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: Delay and Pray Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Learning to Pray with Ryan Moreau | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:44:49 | |
Ryan Moreau, the founder of Essentialist Press, is here to chat about spiritual growth and the transformative power of perseverance in prayer. We discuss insights from David Torkington's "Passport to Perfection," focusing on cultivating a deeper relationship with God. Inspired by saints like St. Teresa of Avila, Ryan shares his journey in spiritual life and the importance of surrendering to God's will. Discover practical ways to incorporate mystical teachings into daily life and maintain faith amid modern challenges. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: Passport to Perfection by David Torkington Delay and Pray Links: Join the waitlist for the Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Together They Lost Over 100 Pounds | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:37:02 | |
Join us in celebrating 100 episodes of the Delay & Pray podcast!! Today, we explore the life-changing journey of spiritual fasting with our special guests: Nikki, Jackie, Jenay, and Stefanie. Together, they've lost over 100 pounds, transforming not just their bodies, but their relationships and faith. If you read the Delay and Pray book, their names will sound familiar. Hear their insights into overcoming challenges with courage and commitment and be inspired by their stories of health, faith, and transformation. Learn how you can integrate the Delay & Pray approach into your life. Tune in, subscribe, and embark on your own spiritual journey with us! Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray Links: Doors close soon for the FINAL Delay and Pray® Group Coaching Experience for 2024 | |||
| Impacting Lives through Spiritual Fasting: Kathy's Journey on Delay and Pray | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:34:11 | |
It can be easy to think and feel like our prayers and spiritual fasting are not working. That we're not losing weight or seeing the miracles exactly like we prayed for. However, the Father is always working and whether we realize it or not, our prayers and spiritual fasting are impacting the lives of the people around us. Today, my wonderful client, Kathy Gonzalez, shares her inspiring journey of giving up sugar, flour, and alcohol, experiencing spiritual and health benefits, and finding a supportive community through my coaching program, Delay and Pray. We discuss tips for holiday cooking, the importance of thoughtful reflection, and embracing personal challenges. Tune in to discover how you too can transform your life by "making food small and life big." Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray™ Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Fasting with Angelic Help - Part 2 | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:26:24 | |
In today's episode, we continue our exploration of Holy Angels with a focus on Guardian Angels, whose feast day is October 2nd. Learn how they support us in our spiritual fasting and personal growth. We discuss St. Thomas Aquinas's teachings on the angelic hierarchy, share miraculous personal stories, and offer practical advice on how to invite your guardian angel into your daily life. Through fasting, prayer, and angelic guidance, discover how to deepen your faith and navigate life's challenges. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: Angel Power by Janice Connell https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/guardian-angels/ Delay and Pray Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray™ Group Coaching Experience | |||
| Fasting with Angelic Help - Part 1 | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:22:09 | |
Do you need a little more supernatural help to succeed with spiritual fasting? Well, today on the podcast, we talk about the spiritual guidance of the Holy Angels. In the first part of this 2-part series, we'll look at the powerful intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, exploring his significant roles and how his assistance can transform your spiritual fasting journey. We'll talk about the tradition of St. Michael's Lent, following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, and how consecrating ourselves to this mighty angel can fortify our discipline and virtuous living. Plus, I'll share some personal miracles and prayers that have deepened my faith and strengthened my resolve. Get ready to invite the angels into your life and experience the unseen power that guides us closer to God. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources in Today's Show: The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi The Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael's Lent and Consecration Prayer Delay and Pray Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray™ Group Coaching Experience | |||
| The Thorns Continue | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:15:36 | |
The saga continues. Beth shares a journey of overcoming a literal thorn in her flesh that led to unexpected lessons in humility and spiritual growth. Join Beth as she recounts her surgery to remove stubborn thorn fragments from her finger, drawing insightful parallels between this physical ordeal and spiritual fasting. Through this experience, she explores themes of trust, reliance on God, and the battle against self-reliance. This episode will inspire you to find holy opportunities in everyday struggles, embrace humility, and lean on God for both physical and spiritual healing. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray™ Group Coaching Experience | |||
| The Vocation of Motherhood with Mary Cuff | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:33:53 | |
Women can learn a lot about the vocation of motherhood from contemplative nuns. Whether a woman's vocation is to be a mother in the context of married life or the spiritual motherhood of religious life, both vocations have Our Lady as their source and inspiration. Both vocations involve a life of sacrifice and humility. Dr. Mary Cuff, author of Mother to Mother, shares how this book came about on today's episode. Her book introduces all moms to contemplative nuns who offer their insight into the common struggles of motherhood. Through a question-and-answer format, these nuns from various monasteries give wisdom gained from their cloisters and offer it to mothers who are present in the domestic Church. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources mentioned in this episode: Get your copy of Mother to Mother Delay and Pray Links: | |||
| On Pilgrimage with Beth - Part 2 | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:23:42 | |
This is Part 2 of my summer of pilgrimages! In this episode, we continue our pilgrimage journey into Spain and France. What started in Portugal led us to the awe-inspiring Coimbra University, the hallowed Cathedral of Saint James, and the breathtaking Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Through heartfelt experiences and historical revelations, we encountered the profound spirituality and miraculous events surrounding these sacred sites. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray™ Group Coaching Experience | |||
| On Pilgrimage with Beth - Part 1 | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:33:50 | |
It was a summer of pilgrimages! It began with an International Marian Shrine Pilgrimage and ended with a national pilgrimage for the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana. On the Pilgrimage of Hope, through Portugal, Spain, and France, our Catholic faith and sense of history were deepened as we studied the apparitions of the Blessed Mother and the footsteps of the Apostles and Saints. We prayed, fasted, and wept at many tombs of great Saints. This is part 1 of a 2-part series, as there is so much I want to share with you about my experience on these pilgrimages. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray Links: Get on the waitlist for the next Delay and Pray™ Group Coaching Experience | |||