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Catholic Women Now
In an easy going conversational style, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder speak to what is on the hearts and minds of women as if sharing coffee with friends in a coffee shop. We cover all things in light of the Catholic faith: femininity, faith, family, marriage, dirty diapers, teenagers, empty nesting. Grab your cuppa coffee and join us!
Episodes
- Catholic Women Now
Healing After Divorce: Finding Hope in the Catholic Church with Anne Moore - 10/29/2026
Nobody walks down the aisle expecting divorce. When it happens, the grief, shame, and isolation can be overwhelming. Anne Moore was widowed and her husband…
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Five Habits for Catholic Caregivers: Honoring Mom and Dad with Natasha Goodwin - 10/22/2026
Are you caring for an aging mom or dad while also juggling work, marriage, kids, and parish life? You’re not alone, and you are worthy of care too. Natasha…
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Your Cycle, Your Fiat: Hormone Health & Catholic Faith with Jamie Rathjen - 10/08/2026
What if understanding your hormones could bring you closer to God? Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome Jamie Rathjen, fertility care practitioner…
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The Catholic Sobriety Coach on Shame, Neuroscience & Healing with Christie Walker – 09/24/2026
A testimony that starts in high school Christie Walker opens up about believing "the lie as old as time" — that she needed alcohol to belong. What began at…
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Prayer, Work, Play and Rest: A Practical Guide to Temperance with Chris Magruder - 09/17/2026
What temperance actually is Julie Nelson opens by admitting her first mental image of temperance was a fire-and-brimstone preacher dumping cigarettes and…
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Love Plays Offense: Lion Strength and Holiness with Fr. Luke Doyle - 09/10/2026
Meeting God in the Everyday Fr. Luke Doyle joins Catholic Women Now to talk about his first book, Priest in the Wild: Stories of Meeting God in the Everyday…
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20 Practical Ways to Love Your Husband (and Renew Your Marriage) – 09/02/2026
Julie and Chris spend the full show unpacking Kim Schadt's list of more than 20 practical ways to love your husband and renew your marriage, encouraging…
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From Grief to New Life: Faith, Love, and Coming Home to the Church with Katlyn Godwin - 08/27/2026
A Story Continued Katlyn first joined the show in February to share how she lost her husband, Riley, in a car accident at just 28 years old, leaving her to…
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The Power of Prayer: Julie Nelson & Chris Magruder Share Their Favorite Novenas – 08/20/2026
On this unplugged episode of Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder set aside their usual guest format for a coffee-chat-style conversation…
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Behind "A Great Day": Miracles, Mercy & the Making of a Catholic Film with Alex Zuko – 08/13/2026
Actor Alex Zuko pulls up a chair at the coffee table to share how a five-month trip to India turned into a full Catholic reversion, and how that journey…
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God's Relentless Pursuit: Jeannine Peters on Reunion, Redemption & Radical Trust – 08/06/2026
Meet Jeannine Peters Jeannine Peters is a certified spiritual director with an MA in Religion and Religious Education from Providence College and an MA in…
Catholic Women NowSeeking the Truth: From Judaism to the Catholic Church with Cindy Burdett - 07/30/2026
In this inspiring conversation, Cindy discusses: Growing up in a traditional Jewish family The challenges of exploring Christianity How God revealed Jesus as…
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Forging Authentic Men with Sam Halligan - 07/23/2026
Meet Sam Halligan Sam Halligan is the city director of Forge in Des Moines, Iowa. A Des Moines native (Saint Pius X and Dowling Catholic) who spent a decade…
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Millions of Monicas: How One Prayer Changed Everything with Jane White - 07/16/2026
This week on Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder open with a reflection on the Encounter Conference, a Catholic ministry event in…
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Breaking Free from Yoga: A Catholic's Journey with Author Linda Carl – 07/09/2026
After nearly two decades as a certified yoga instructor — including as an Ashtanga teacher — Linda Carl had a conversion moment that changed everything. When…
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A Mother's Prayers Never Wasted: Tim Francis on Faith, Addiction, and Coming Home – 07/02/2026
A Cradle Catholic's Long Road Home Tim Francis grew up in New Carlisle, Ohio, in a faithful Catholic household — but by the time he reached college at Ohio…
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Every Child Deserves a Mom and Dad: Josh Wood of Them Before Us – 06/11/2026
Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, a nonprofit giving children a voice in cultural and legislative…
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Hope in the Depths of Suffering: The Story of Michelle Duppong with Stephanie Parks – 06/04/2026
Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder sit down with Stephanie Parks — Director of Campus Ministry at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines and co-author of…
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Types & Shadows: Discovering Christ Hidden in the Old Testament with Barbara Heil - 05/28/2026
How does the Old Testament point directly to Jesus Christ? This week on Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome renowned Catholic speaker…
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Dressing with Purpose: Mary Harper on Liturgical Style, Beauty & the Saints - 05/21/2026
How can getting dressed become an act of prayer? This week on Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome Mary D. Harper, theologian, speaker…
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Praise & Worship: Renewing the Heart Through Praise - 05/14/2026
Why praise is deeply Catholic The Mass as a “sacrifice of praise” Catechism 2649 and the meaning of praise prayer How praise renews the mind and calms anxiety…
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Sister Wilhelmina, Incorruptibility & the Beauty of Spiritual Motherhood - Sister Martina - 05/07/2026
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Sacred Listening: Hearing with the Heart of Christ - 04/30/2026
What does it mean to truly listen—not just hear, but encounter another person with the heart of Christ? In this episode of Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie…
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Reclaiming Beauty & Identity with Chantel Howard - 04/23/2026
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder sit down with Chantel Howard to explore the beauty, dignity, and formation of…
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Bonus Segment with Debra Colloton - 04/16/2026
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The Hidden Costs of IVF & The Promise of Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Deborah Colloton - 04/16/2026
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Chris Magruder and guest co-host Leslie Teeling welcome back Deborah Colloton for a deeper discussion on infertility…
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Restorative Reproductive Medicine vs IVF with Deborah Colloton - 04/09/2026
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Chris Magruder and substitute co-host Leslie Teeling sit down with Deborah Colloton to tackle a sensitive but important…
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Denise Jelinek - 04/02/2026
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Dr. Ray Guarendi - 03/26/2026
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Scott Prickett (Encore) - 03/19/2026
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Aaron Gunsaulus - 03/05/2026
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Sterling Jaquith - 02/26/2026
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Katlyn Godwin - 02/17/2026
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Made Good: Overcoming the Lies Women Believe About Their Bodies with Florencia Moynihan - 02/12/2026
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder are joined by Catholic nutritionist, women’s health advocate, and author Florencia…
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Emily Jaminet and the Sacred Heart part 2 - 02/05/2026
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Emily Jaminet and the Sacred Heart - 01/29/2026
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Maria Campbell - Miscarriage Ministry - 01/22/2026
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Zach Schneider - Seniors Helping Seniors - 01/14/2026
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Amy Harryman - 01/08/2026
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The 12 Days of Christmas - 12/18/2025
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris McGruder dive into the beautiful and often-misunderstood tradition of the Twelve Days of…
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The 12 Ways of St. Anthony - 12/11/2025
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Mary Beth Collen - 12/04/2025
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ENCORE - The Third Option - 11/27/2025
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Illustrating Children's books at Ascension Press with Candace Camling - 11/18/2025
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Fr. Lawrence Carney - 11/13/2025
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BONUS SEGMENT - Understanding the Sacraments with Fr. Chris Alar - 11/03/2025
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Understanding the Sacraments with Fr. Chris Alar - 11/03/2025
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The Saints Among Us with Jon Leonetti: Padre Pio, St. Francis, and the Call to Holiness - 10/30/2025
Guest: Jon Leonetti — Catholic speaker, author, and host of Your Catholic Life. Topic: Discovering holiness through the lives of St. Padre Pio and St. Francis…
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August Farruggia - 10/23/2025
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St. Jean Vianney with Fr. James Downey - 10/16/2025
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The Power Behind the St. Benedict Medal - 10/09/2025
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Outrageous Saints - 09/25/2025
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Charlie Kirk and Archangels - 09/18/2025
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The Third Option - 09/11/2025
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Barbara Heil - 09/04/2025
In this episode, we’re joined by the author of Journey into His Heart, who shares the inspiring story behind the book. With honesty and humility, she recounts…
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Annie Doyle - 08/28/2025
Annie Doyle – Finding the Beauty of Prayer in the Chaos of Raising Eight Children What does prayer look like when you're parenting eight kids ranging from…
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Scott Prickett - 08/21/2025
Scott shares his journey from Methodist to all in Catholic. He shares a powerful moment that happened during Mass. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our…
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Paul Chicoine - 08/14/2025
Prayer Series In this episode, Scott shares his personal faith journey—from growing up Methodist to fully embracing the Catholic faith. He reflects on the…
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Encore - Fr. Max Carson - 07/31/2025
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Stephanie Parks - 07/24/2025
Director of Dowling Campus Ministry Continuing the Summer Prayer Series- Stephanie shares her prayer journey Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations…