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Wannabe Saints
Welcome to the Wannabe Saints podcast! Where we take virtue and try to break it down so it becomes tangible and applicable to your life. We aren’t here to bring you advice. We are here to bring you ad-virtue.
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Wannabe SaintsS2E21: Temperance: Are We Addicted to Comfort?
We're back with a just-us episode! 🤍 This week, Rachael and Jordyn are diving deeper into the virtue of temperance. We touched on this virtue during our Built…
Wannabe SaintsS2E20: Theology of the Body: What It Is & What It Isn’t | with Rich Topf — Part 2
We’re back with Rich Topf for Part 2 of our conversation on Theology of the Body! This week, we dive deeper into what it actually looks like to live Theology…
Wannabe SaintsS2E19: Theology of the Body: What It Is & What It Isn’t | with Rich Topf — Part 1
What is Theology of the Body—and what is it not? In Part 1 of our conversation with Rich Topf, we dive into what St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body…
Wannabe SaintsS2E18: Charity in Marriage, Motherhood & Friendship | with Francesca Janssen
In this episode, we sit down with our good friend Francesca Janssen for an honest conversation about what charity actually looks like in marriage, motherhood…
Wannabe SaintsS2E17: Is Self-Protection Keeping You from Growing? | with Dr. Matthew Breuninger
In this episode, we sit down with Catholic psychologist Dr. Matthew Breuninger for a powerful conversation on healing, virtue, and what it actually means to…
Wannabe SaintsS2 E16 | Built on Virtue: Temperance
In the final episode of our Built on Virtue mini-series, we're exploring temperance, the virtue that helps us rightly order our desires and enjoy the good…
Wannabe SaintsS2 E15 | Built on Virtue: Fortitude
In the third episode of our Built on Virtue mini-series, we're exploring fortitude, the virtue that gives us the strength to persevere in the pursuit of the…
Wannabe SaintsS2 E14 | Built on Virtue: Justice
In the second episode of our Built on Virtue mini-series, we're exploring justice, the virtue that teaches us to give God and others what is rightfully due to…
Wannabe SaintsS2 E13 | Built on Virtue: Prudence
In the first episode of our Built on Virtue mini-series, we're exploring prudence, the virtue that guides all the others. Together, we'll unpack why prudence…
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S2E12: Prudence (Part 2): Marriage, NFP & Choosing the Good | with Mary Lenaburg
⚠️ Listener Discretion Advised: This episode includes candid conversations about marriage, Natural Family Planning (NFP), pornography, addiction, and other…
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S2E11: Prudence: Choosing the Good When Life Gets Hard | with Mary Lenaburg
Prudence is often called practical wisdom—the virtue that helps us discern the good and choose the right means to achieve it. Yet many people misunderstand…
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S2E10: Peter Sank for a Reason. So Do We. | with Fr. Keith Romke
We sit down with Fr. Keith Romke to explore what it truly means to live a life of peace. In a world filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and constant…
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S2E9 :From Grief to Grace | With Nichole Pullano
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Jordyn and I talk with Nichole Pullano about humility and patience through grief, addiction, recovery, and returning to her…
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S2E8: Chastity Is Not Repression. Modesty Is Not Chains | with Fr. Kevin Menard
Fr. Kevin Menard joins us for an honest and refreshing conversation about chastity and modesty and why both are so often misunderstood. Chastity is about far…
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S2E7: Magnanimity Q&A | with Fr. DiTomo
You weren’t made for mediocrity. In this episode, we wrap up our pervious conversation with Fr. DiTomo and what it means to live with purpose and courage. What…
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S2E6: Rejecting Mediocrity: Living with Magnanimity | with Fr. DiTomo
You weren’t made for mediocrity. In this episode, we unpack the virtue of magnanimity with Fr. DiTomo and what it means to live with purpose and courage. What…
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S2E5: From Heroin to Humility ft. Bobby Kenney
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bobby Kenny to hear his incredible story of transformation. Once trapped in heroin addiction, Bobby shares how his…
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S2E4: The Virtue Between Tradition & Charismatic (Pt. 2) ft. Fr. Sean Grismer
In Part 2, we continue our conversation with Father Sean Grismer on traditional and charismatic Catholicism by diving into more concrete practices and…
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S2E3: The Virtue Between Tradition & Charismatic (Pt. 1) ft. Fr. Sean Grismer
In this episode, we sit down with Father Sean Grismer to talk about the divide between Catholics who identify as traditional and those who identify as…
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S2E2: Cleaning the Heart — Obedience and What We Consume Matters
In this episode, Sr. Gabriela reflects on Mary as the perfect example of obedience to God and purity of heart. Mary’s “yes” shows us what it means to trust God…
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Valentine’s Day: A Love That Sacrifices
Valentine’s Day is more than chocolates, flowers, and romance—it’s about a love that gives. In this short reflection, we dive into the true meaning behind…
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S2E1 Kindness — The Bar Is on the Floor
In this episode, Jordyn and Rachael explore the virtue of kindness and what it truly means to practice it in everyday life. They reflect on how the bar for…
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Masculinity: Humility, Courage & Leadership (Part 2) ft. Daniel Jorgensen
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Jordyn and Rachael continue their conversation with Daniel, Rachael’s brother, focusing on humility, courage, and…
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Masculinity: Perseverance & Chastity (Part 1) ft. Daniel Jorgensen
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Jordyn and Rachael sit down with Daniel, Rachael’s brother, to begin a new conversation on masculinity rooted in virtue…
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Advent Mini-Series: Charity
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we reflect on charity and why it is the foundation of all virtues. Drawing from Scripture and the Catechism, we explore what…
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Advent Mini-Series: Joy
In this week’s Advent miniseries, we reflect on joy and why it can exist even in the midst of suffering and trials. Drawing from Scripture and the Catechism…
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Advent Mini-Series: Peace
In this week’s Advent miniseries, we dive into the virtue of peace—what the Church calls “the tranquility of order.” We explore how peace flows from justice…
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Advent Mini-Series: Hope
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Rachael begins the Advent series with a reflection on the virtue of Hope. As Jordyn prepares to welcome her baby, Rachael…
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Living a Life of Joy (Part 2) ft. Fr. Sean Grismer
In Part 2 of our conversation with Fr. Sean Grismer, we explore how true joy is impossible without forgiveness. Fr. Sean explains how holding onto hurt…
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Living a Life of Joy (Part 1) ft. Fr. Sean Grismer
Joy is a grace and a gift God wants to give. But to truly receive it, we must first forgive. In this inspiring episode, Fr. Sean Grismer shares how forgiveness…
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A Life of Perseverance with Janelle Bauer
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we sit down with Janelle Bauer, Jordyn's sister, whose life is a moving testimony of perseverance through suffering and…
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The Heart of Prayer ft. Fr. Trowbridge
In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Trowbridge to talk all things prayer: what it truly is, how to pray, and how to stay faithful when it feels difficult or…
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More Than a Day Off: The Sabbath and True Leisure ft. Kyle Anderson
In this episode of Wannabe Saints,we down with Jordyn's husband, Kyle, to talk about a topic that often gets overlooked: true leisure and the Sabbath day. From…
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Three Moms, Three Seasons, One Conversation on Motherhood – Part 2
This episode continues our conversation with Becca Plance, Natalie Schol, and Cindy Jorgensen, three moms with six kids each, living in three different stages…
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Three Moms, Three Seasons, One Conversation on Motherhood – Part 1
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we sit down with Becca Plance, Natalie Schol, and Cindy Jorgensen—three incredible mothers who each share a unique…
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The Crown of Virtues: Understanding Justice with Chris Plance
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Chris Plance joins us to discuss the virtue of justice, its meaning, challenges, and implications for our lives. We explore…
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Anchored in Hope (Part 2): Katie Baynai’s Journey from Rebellion to Redemption
In Part 2 of Katie’s powerful story, from rebellion to redemption, we get to hear how God took her rebellious years and turned them into something beautiful…
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Anchored in Hope (Part 1): Katie Baynai’s Journey from Rebellion to Redemption
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including binge drinking, sexual assault, and eating disorders. Listener discretion is…
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Introspection ft. Emma Scordato
In this episode, we explore the virtue of introspection, the habit of examining our interior life in the light of God’s truth. Joined by Emma Scordato, we…
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Building the Path of Virtue (Part 2) ft. Fr. Trowbridge
In Part 2 of our conversation with Fr. Trowbridge, we continue exploring what it truly means to build a life rooted in virtue. Fr. Trowbridge walks us through…
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Building the Path of Virtue (Part 1) ft. Fr. Trowbridge
In Part 1 of our conversation with Fr. Trowbridge, we dive deep into the foundational topics of virtue, vice, and the often-overlooked impact of venial sin. We…
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Humility and the Ego
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Fr. Keith Romke joins us for a fun, deep and insightful conversation on the virtue of humility. We talk about the inner…
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Four Kinds of Respect, One Virtue
In this episode on the virtue of respect- We unpack four different types of respect—because it’s not a one-size-fits-all virtue. We explore: • General Respect…
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Interview with Cecilia Brennan: A Life Lived with Fortitude
In this episode of, Wannabe Saints, we switched things up for the virtue of fortitude. We interviewed Jordyn’s friend, Cecilia Brennan. Her life is a living…
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Mercy & Compassion
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we dive deep into the powerful connection between compassion and mercy. We explore how true mercy can’t exist without…
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Living With Integrity
Integrity is more than just being honest and trustworthy—it’s about living in a way that takes your values and turns them into virtues. In this episode of…
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Forgiveness & Confession with Fr. Ditomo
In this episode—Forgiveness & Confession—of Wannabe Saints, we welcome special guest Father Ditomo to dive into forgiveness and confession. We talk about the…
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Dying to Self: Mortification, Lent, and Growing Closer to God
In this episode, we discuss lent and the virtue of mortification—what it truly means to “put to death” our desires, both the bad and the good ones that may…
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Gentleness & Meekness
In this episode, we discuss the connection between meekness and gentleness, two virtues often used interchangeably. We address the misconception that meekness…
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Vigilance: The Forgotten Virtue
In this episode, we talk about the forgotten virtue of vigilance and why it’s so important in our lives—whether in our words, actions, thoughts, prayers, or…
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Forgiving Ourselves and Others: Finding Healing with Christ
In this episode, we talk about the power of forgiveness. We discuss how forgiving ourselves and others isn’t easy, but it’s made possible through Christ’s love…
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Cultivating Joy
In this episode, we reflect on the virtue of joy and how Mary, lived it out in her life. Mary’s example shows us that true joy comes from trusting in God’s…
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Generosity and Magnanimity – Living a Life of Excellence for God
In this episode, we dive into the powerful connection between generosity and gratitude, and how living both virtues leads to magnanimity—a spirit of greatness…
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Living Gratitude: More Than Just Words
In this episode, we dive into the true meaning of gratitude and explore how to live it out beyond just saying "thank you." We discuss what the Catechism…
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True Friendship: 7 Key Steps
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we dive into the topic of friendship. What does it really mean to be a true friend, and how can we cultivate deep, lasting…
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Why Pilgrimage? Feat. Fr. Chris DiTomo & Katie Baynai
Super excited we got some free time during our pilgrimage to Ireland! We had the privilege of having Fr. Chris DiTomo joining us again, and Rachael’s sister…
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Anger with Fr. Chris DiTomo - Part Two
Welcome back to Wannabe Saints. In this episode we discussed the questions we had sent in for our topic on anger with Fr. Christopher Ditomo! We hope you…
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Anger with Fr. Chris DiTomo - Part One
In this episode of Wannabe Saints we have a special guest, our friend, Fr. Christopher DiTomo! We discussed the passion and vice of anger. What anger truly is…
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Charity
In this episode on Wannabe Saints we discussed the virtue of Charity in depth. We go through the definition of Charity in the Catechism, that true Charity…
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Bonus episode on Hope- With Fr. James Linkenheld
In this episode on Wannabe Saints we discussed the virtue of Hope in depth with our dear friend Fr. James Linkenheld. Going through the definition of Hope in…