Looking back at 200 episodes with friends and listeners of the podcast, plus an interview with Kelly Wahlquist, author of Created to Relate.

November 30, 2015

In this episode:

"Blessed are They": St Frances Xavier Cabrini

"Among Women" Guest: Melanie Rigney

One part a meditation on the Beatitudes and one part a reflection on the lives of the saints, Melanie Rigney's new book, Blessed Are You: Finding Inspiration from Our Sisters in Faith, is the basis for our conversation today on how to live the beatitudes. In other words, it's how to live like Jesus. Also in this episode, a profile on the life of St Frances Xavier Cabrini, and encouragement to tune into the Jubilee Year of Mercy coming Dec 8th.

Links for this episode:

Details for the Among Women 200 Giveaway (see below, too!)

Mother Cabrini's order: Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Jubilee Year of Mercy

Melanie Rigney.com

Blessed Are You: Finding Inspiration from Our Sisters in Faith, by Melanie Rigney

Your Daily Tripod

My blog post about "meekness" on the Blessed Are You blog tour, plus links for other posts in this series.

Other shows of related interest:

AW 169: A Saintly Sisterhood, with Melanie Rigney

Reminder: Celebrate Among Women's 200th Episode, coming Dec 10th!!!

Enter the free drawing by entering your comments below in the comment box, or email your comments and your voice memos to Pat Gohn at [email protected]. Comments for entry can also be left at the Among Women podcast facebook page. All names for the drawings must be in by Dec 9, 2015 at 11:59pm Eastern. Winners will be announced on the Dec 10th podcast – Episode 200! There are four prize packs possible to win:

The Feminine Genius Pack!

The Mary Pack!

The Saints Pack!

The Mom/Grandmom Pack!

Learn to live the Beatitudes like the saints did! Melanie Rigney guests and shares stories of saintly women who embodied the challenges and the graces of the Beatitudes of Jesus. Listen here.

November 20, 2015

This week's episode:

"Blessed are They": St Thérèse of Lisieux

"Among Women" Guest: Lisa Mladinich

This week we look at the blessings and challenges of midlife and beyond. This is a great take on the feminine genius and how women become more beautiful — not less! — as they age. Join author and amazing catechist, Lisa Mladinich, and I as we discuss the heavenly sides of dealing with our own mortality, and rediscover our mission in God's plan as we discuss themes from her new book, True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life.

Links for this episode:

Links for Lisa Mladinich:

True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life by Lisa Mladinich

Amazing Catechists

Booklets for catechists

Water Into Wine Blog

Other shows of related interest:

AW 43: Lisa Mladinich tells her conversion story. Find out how Lisa went from being an actress to a catechist.

AW 78: Lisa Mladinich shares what it means to be an amazing catechist.

AW 151 with Elizabeth Foss, an installment of the "Midlife Madres"

AW 157 with Barb Barb Szyszkiewicz, another "Midlife Madres"episode

Reminders:

Celebrate Among Women's 200th Episode, coming Dec 10th!!! Enter the free drawing by entering your comments below in the comment box, or email your comments and your voice memos to Pat Gohn at [email protected]. Comments for entry can also be left at the Among Women podcast facebook page. All names for the drawings must be in by Dec 9, 2015 at 11:59pm Eastern. Winners will be announced on the Dec 10th podcast – Episode 200! There are four prize packs possible to win:

The Feminine Genius Pack!

The Mary Pack!

The Saints Pack!

The Mom/Grandmom Pack!

USE IN THE EXCERPT

Author Lisa Mladinich describes how women become more beautiful -- not less -- as they age. It's a great conversation for women in midlife and women in their senior years. Listen here.

November 10, 2015

This week's episode:

"Blessed are They": St Rose of Lima

"Among Women" Guest: María Morera Johnson

This episode is one I've been waiting for all year! My friend, author and Catholic Weekend host María Morera Johnson, joins me for the Among Women interview. Maria brings some of the stories behind her new book, including how the book got its name: My Badass Book of Saints: Courage Women Who Showed Me How to Live. This is one book that I hope many women will read, and a book I especially hope you'll put in the hands of someone who may never pick up a book of saints otherwise.

In this conversation, my writing buddy and good friend gives us the background on how a word like "badass" got into the book's title, and her own powerful lessons of how God has helped her — and a variety of saints and impressive women — persevere under trials and hardships! Not only that, Maria talks about her recent pilgrimage to Cuba and her personal meeting with Pope Francis and other church leaders!

Maria Johnson meet the Holy Father, Pope Francis, in Cuba. September 2015. Photo courtesy of Maria Morera Johnson. All rights reserved.

Links for this episode:

My Badass Book of Saints by María Morera Johnson

Maria Johnson's blog, and her article on Aleteia about the Pope selfie

Catholic Weekend podcast, with Maria Johnson and others

The book forewords written by Pat Gohn

The Women on the Way Conference, with Pat Gohn, Nov. 21 in Richmond, VA

Other shows of related interest:

AW 193: The recent show with Lisa Hendey and a recap of World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit in Philly.

AW 146: The Power of a Praying Friend with Maria Johnson

Reminders:

Celebrate Among Women's 200th Episode, coming Dec 10th!!! Enter the free drawing by entering your comments below in the comment box, or email your comments and your voice memos to Pat Gohn at [email protected]. Comments for entry can also be left at the Among Women podcast facebook page. All names for the drawings must be in by Dec 9, 2015 at 11:59pm Eastern. Winners will be announced on the Dec 10th podcast – Episode 200! There are four prize packs possible to win:

The Feminine Genius Pack!

The Mary Pack!

The Saints Pack!

The Mom/Grandmom Pack!

Maria Morera Johnson offers stories of courageous women from her new book -- plus check out details on our big book giveaway as we approach the 200th episode of Among Women. Listen here.

October 30, 2015

In this episode:

"Blessed are They": Madeleine Sophie Barat

"Among Women" Guest: Heidi Bratton

Welcome to Among Women! As we look toward November and the month of saints and souls, Pat talk about the gift of peace and what we really mean when we say "rest in peace." Speaking of peace, Pat also has a fine chat with author Heidi Bratton about her latest book, Finding God's Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Meditations for Women.

Also in this episode, we look at the life of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, known for her founding of the Society of the Sacred Heart.

Links for this episode:

Finding God's Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Meditations for Women by Heidi Bratton

Other books by Heidi Bratton

Other shows of related interest:

AW 77: A special edition on prayer. Here AW listeners share on this episode!

AW Espresso Shot #1: on Perseverance

AW 107: Making Peace with Your Body with Kate Wicker

Reminders:

Send your comments to Pat Gohn at [email protected], or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or leave your feedback in the comments box below. Find Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or if you just want info about the podcast, follow @among_women.

Got peace? Peace is a not only a gift, it's a necessity in life! Listen in this conversation about finding God's peace with author Heidi Bratton. Listen here.

October 20, 2015

Blessed are They: St Silvia

Among Women guest: Grace Mazza Urbanski

In this new Among Women podcast, my guest, Grace Mazza Urbanski, and I met while we were both attending the World Meeting of Families last month. Grace's ministry in the Apostleship of Prayer led to her new book, Pray With Me: Seven Simple Ways to Pray with Your Children. This is a beautiful new resource for families and I'm happy to share some great tips from Grace and the book in this interview. Also profiled in this episode is the life of St Silvia, mother to St Gregory the Great.

Links for this episode:

Grace Mazza Urbanski's Book: Pray With Me

Grace's Blog: Praying with Grace

Apostleship of Prayer

Book: Prayers for Married Couples

Other shows of related interest:

AW 186 with Leila Marie Lawler, "On Faith, Grace, and Prayer in Marriage and Family Life".

AW 76 with Laura Lee Richard, "Raising Saints for the Church".

AW 104 and AW 105 with guest Melanie Bettinelli, "Little Ones in the Domestic Church."

AW 193 with guest Lisa Hendey with a recap discussion (90 mins) about the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Visit in Philadelphia.

Reminders:

Send your comments to Pat Gohn via the combox below, or email them at [email protected], or add them to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Find me on Twitter at @among_women or @PatGohn. Kindly leave a rating and a review at the Among Women Podcast page on iTunes. Banner image