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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 NowJanette Howe: Founder of Seven Sisters Apostolate
Janette Howe heard the Lord nudging her to start praying for her parish priest in her Holy Hour. This began the Severn Sisters Apostolate that is now…
Catholic Women NowBarbara Heil - The lies we swallow
Barbara Heil, Catholic speaker and evangelists, shares how we swallow and believe lies that affect our self worth Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations…
Catholic Women NowValerie Staples: St. Catherine of Sienna
St. Catherine of Sienna is one of Catholic Women Now's favorite saints. Valerie Staples thinks so, too. She has researched and become good friends with St…
Catholic Women NowPart Two: Grieving with Randy Kiel, M.A, and Barb Graham, LISW
Randy Kiel, licensed counselor, and Barbara Graham, LISW, share the grieving process in light of trauma. How to grieve reveals itself, how to process it, and…
Catholic Women NowAddie Magruder and Blake Riffel - The Daily Interruptibles
Addie Magruder and Blake Riffel talk about the holiness of daily "interruptibles" Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on…
Catholic Women NowResponding to grieve amid the Catholic Church Sex Scandal with Randy Kiehl, M.A. and Barb Graham, LISW
Randy Kiel, licensed counselor, and Barbara Graham, LISW, share the grieving process in light of trauma. How to grieve reveals itself, how to process it, and…
Catholic Women NowAllison Gringas, Author of The Gift of Invitation- Stay Connected Journal
Allison Gringas, author, speaker, podcast host, shares about her inspiration and message behind her new journal, The Gift of Invitation. This is part of the…
Catholic Women NowAngels Among Us
Two important feast days are coming up: Feast of the Guardian Angels and Feast of the Archangels. Who are these created beings of God? How do we know they are…
Catholic Women NowTom Quiner, composer and playwright talks about his latest work: A Clash of Creeds
Tom Quiner is a man of many talents including musical composer and playwright. His latest production is A Clash of Creeds. This is a historical rendition of a…
Catholic Women NowKelly Wahlquist, Catholic author, speaker and founder of WINE:Women In he New Evangelization
Journey through Christ's passion, death, and resurrection as seen through the eyes of women. Kelly Wahlquist has edited several reflections for women to…
Catholic Women NowAlana Newman and her new documentary, The Sexual Revolution
It has been 50 years since Human Vitae was released. Alana Newman and her husband had believed the lies of the society of the sexual revolution of the 1960's…
Catholic Women NowRhonda Zweber, Author of Reading Between the Road Signs
Rhonda Zweber shares how living with cancer has deepened her faith. In her book, Reading Between the Road Signs, Rhonda shares how the unexpected things in…
Catholic Women NowMass Motivation
Going to Mass is monotonous to many. But do you know what is truly happening in the unseen? Chris and Julie have gleaned wonderful quotes, ideas, and facts to…
Catholic Women NowMichelle Faehnele, co - author of the Friendship Project
We appreciate our girlfriends! think of the joy you have when spending an evening laughing and sharing with friends. The saints had special girl friendships…
Catholic Women NowAdam Storey, Director of Marriage and Family joins us to discuss Humane Vitae
It is the 50th year anniversary since the release of Human Vitae, Pope VI historical and prophetic encyclical on human sexuality and birth control. Adam Storey…
Catholic Women NowMary Scrimribba from Natural Womanhood
Mary Scrimribba joins us to tell us more about Natural Womanhood. Its purpose to teach and educate the PIll literacy to women. Many do not know the harmful…
Catholic Women NowFr. Sean Davidson, author of St. Mary Magadalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love
Fr. Sean Davidson has served in France where St. Mary Magdalene is entombed. He has come to know St. Mary Magdalene through this experience. In his book, St…
Catholic Women NowDr. John and Clare Grabowski, authors of Marriage preparation program called One Body
Dr. John Grabowski and his wife Clare have been helping with marriage preparation for several years. They have taken their experience and knowledge and created…
Catholic Women NowJudy Klein, author and speaker
Judy Klein shares the near-death experience of her late husband, Bernie. What he went through and how it impacted his faith in bringing him to a conversion…
Catholic Women NowFr. John Kockeman
Fr. John Klockeman shares his wisdom on prayer. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok!…
Catholic Women NowCarrie Gress, Author of the Marian Option
Many have heard of the Benedict option but Carre Gress would like you to also know about the Marian Option. In her new book that bears the title, The Marian…
Catholic Women NowAddie Magruder, Director of Ut Fidem at Dowling Catholic Highschool
Addie Magruder works with teenagers all day as the Director of Ut Fidem at Dowling Catholic Highschool. She hears their questions and struggles they have about…
Catholic Women NowMaggie DeWitte from Iowans For Life
The monumental Heartbeat Bill passed the Iowa Legislature and has been signed Governor Kim Reynolds. Maggie De Witte, director of Iowans For Life, updates us…
Catholic Women NowJulie and Chris share all the influences the Blessed Virgin Mary in our daily lives
Did you know flowers are named after her? Insects are named after her? And there is so much more to know of how we see the influence of the Blessed Virgin Mary…
Catholic Women NowDecluttering!
If cleanliness is next to godliness, do our closets have anything to say about the state of our souls? Decluttering became trendy with the 2014 release of…
Catholic Women NowLisa Duffy talks about her new book Mending the Heart: A Catholic annulment companion
Lisa Duffy is a Catholic wife, mother, and author. having experienced the pain of divorce, she works in divorce recovery ministry. Listen Live · Program…
Catholic Women NowMending the Heart: A Catholic Annulment Companion with author Lisa Duffy
Lisa shares from her own personal experience of divorce the questions of where do I go from here? How did I get here? We dive into how to heal and to go forth…
Catholic Women NowMolly Myers joins us to give tips on fashion with dignity
Molly Myers is a Catholic wife and mother with a flair for fashion. She founded Ave 22 a fashion consulting business. She joins us today to talk about fashion…
Catholic Women NowMolly Myers joins us to give tips on fashion with dignity
We are talking fashion with the lovely Molly Myers today on Catholic Women Now. Molly started Ave22 to help women organize and coordinate their wardrobe. How…
Catholic Women NowSt. Faustina and Divine Mercy
Elizabeth Ficocelli shares her wisdom and knowledge of St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy devotion. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can…
Catholic Women NowElizabeth Ficocelli and St. Faustina, St. Bernadette, and St. Therese
In Thérèse, Faustina, and Bernadette: Three Saints Who Challenged My Faith, Gave Me Hope, and Taught Me How to Love author, speaker, and retreat leader…
Catholic Women NowMarge Fenelon new book: Forgiving Mother: A Marian Novena of Healing
Marge Steinhage Fenelon knows the pain, fear, hopelessness, insecurity, resentment and anger of being raised by a troubled mother. She also knows the way out…
Catholic Women NowSusan Tassone aka Purgatory Lady
Susan is back with enthusiasm for the souls. She has compiled a book from St. Faustina's writings, "St. Faustina Prayer Book for Adoration" Sounds like a good…
Catholic Women NowPeggy Heinen - Tells of her family's relationship with Blessed Brother Solanus Casey
Peggy has found memories of her family's stories of Blessed Brother Solanus Casey. She is excited to share them today especially since he is on his way to…
Catholic Women NowSonja Corbitt - How to Conquer Your Demons and Live Without Abandon
What are the sources of anxiety, stress, and fear you experience in your life? Popular Catholic speaker and author Sonja Corbitt believes that these…
Catholic Women NowAdam Storey - Valentine Day - Marriage - Lent
Have you thought about giving up the same thing as your spouse? Doing Lenten sacrifice together builds your marriage relationship -- or maybe not - ha! We have…
Catholic Women NowKelly Nieto - New Age to Catholicism
You may know her for the Salt and Light production she has written and produced. But what you may not know that Kelly Neito was once involved New Age. Kelly…
Catholic Women NowConnie Rossini - Trusting God
Connie Rossini is blogger at contemplativehomeschool.com. She also is a frequent guest of Divine Mercy Radio with Dan Burke. Connie shares her own prayer life…
Catholic Women NowColleen C. Mitchell - Author "Who Does He Say You Are?"
Upholding up Mary as the ultimate example of intimate, transforming union, Mitchell weaves together moving anecdotes of her own search for identity as a…
Catholic Women NowFr. Dwight Longenecker -
Who were the Magi? Did they come from the East. Fr. Dwight Longenecker has researched and found compelling evidence the Magi were real. He shares it today with…
Catholic Women NowHope vs. Optimism, Finding hope in the Nativity set
Julie and Chris go unplugged this week to bring you this show. Advent is a time of waiting with joyful hope. What is hope? Today we are talking about the…
Catholic Women NowEverett Fritz - Executive Director of St. Andrews Missionaries
Everett Fritz has a heart to serve young adults. He formed St. Andrew's Missionaires to teach and form young adults to go out into the world and spread the…
Catholic Women NowSuzanne Sammons - The Jesse Tree
Suzanne Sammons is wife and mother of seven children. The Jesse Tree has been a long time tradition in their home. Realizing that many may have heard of the…
Catholic Women NowMelanie Shankle - Author of Church of the Small Things
Melanie Shankle blogs at Big Mama. She has written four books and today we talk about her latest, Church of the Small Things. Do you think your ordinary…
Catholic Women NowJennifer Settles - Consecrated virgin
Jennifer Settles discovered through prayer the vocation God had planned for her. After years of singlehood, she began to consider the vocation of consecrated…
Catholic Women NowFr. Mike Schmitz - Ghost busting the myth
Fr. Mike Schmitz puts on his ghostbusting vacuum and unpacks whether ghosts exists or other specters. Can souls still communicate with the living after they…
Catholic Women NowBill Doneghey - Theology of the Body Institiue
Show of ladies and gents ~ Bill Doneghey is an instructor at the Theology of the Body Institute. Today he joins us to talk about authentic masculinity. Listen…
Catholic Women NowPam Baker - Founder of Faster Than The Pastor
Pam Baker loves to run and loves her Catholic faith. She combined the two loves to create Faster Than The Pastor, a running program sanctioned by God. Pam her…
Catholic Women NowLeslie Teeling and Julie Nelson talk about Fatima apparitions and message
It is the 100th anniversary from when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three peasant children in Fatima, Portugal. Today we give a historical perspective…
Catholic Women NowMaribeth Harper - Author of So We Pray ~ Guidance for Moms with college age young adults
As mothers, we want to activate the most powerful weapon imaginable to help our children succeed in their college-aged years. That weapon is prayer…
Catholic Women NowStephanie Kelsick and Stacy Koenigs - Women's health
Childbirth does rearrange the body! Stephanie and Stacy share some tips for shaping the muscles in the abdomen and pelvis floor. Diastasis recti abdominis is…
Catholic Women NowKatie Patrizio - Mental prayer Part 2
We affectionately call the wisdom of Katie Patrizio, Katie's Quips. Today she unpacks mental prayer and discernment. Most often we go to prayer for answers…
Catholic Women NowBarbara Heil - Dating and Courtship
Dating is a failed experiment. Say what? Barbara explains why and how courtship is a better option. Our hearts were not made to be repeatedly broken. Each time…
Catholic Women NowTaking Your Baby/Toddler to Mass: and Is it okay to leave Mass early?
Chris and Julie go unplugged aka no guests. It is us! We are talking about an age old question: Do you take your baby or toddler to Mass? It can be a challenge…
Catholic Women NowMelissa Ohden Author of You Carried Me
Melissa was fourteen years old when she learned she was adopted as a failed abortion survivor. Melissa shares her journey of finding and forgiving her birth…
Catholic Women NowKatie Patrizio - Mental Prayer
Katie Patrizio is a Catholic Women Now fav. Today she walks us through mental prayer. It sounds like a brain drain but actually is very contemplative and…
Catholic Women NowDeb Hadley - Catholic Speaker
Did you every imagine your life story and then to have it changed suddenly? Deb Hadley's life was turned upside down when her daughter, Kaylie died suddenly…
Catholic Women NowMichele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet
Emily and Michele have been friends since college. Realizing that faith filled friendships just don't happen, they saw a need to write about their own…
Catholic Women NowKatie Patrizio - Availability
Being available may mean another thing to do or fit into packed schedule. Katie shares a new idea that affords freedom to our days. Listen Live · Program…
Catholic Women NowSamantha Povolak- Founder of FemCatholic website and blog
Samantha started out as a liberal feminist until she stumbled into Catholic feminism. She discovered: “God was a much better feminist than me…. This wasn’t the…