Catholic Momcast

Maria Johnson interviews Lisa Gulino, D. Min, Director of the Peyton Institute For Domestic Church Life.

Dr. Lisa Gulino received her Doctorate in Ministry from the Catholic University of America in Spiritual Formation with emphasis in evangelization and catechesis. She wrote her dissertation on the spiritual and faith formation of the domestic church.

Since 2007 Lisa has served as an adjunct professor at St. Joseph College for both theology and pastoral ministry courses. Her work with the Congregation of Holy Cross began in 2018 as a facilitator and advisor with the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame's STEP Program. And she also serves as a faculty member for the Permanent Diaconate program for the Diocese of Fall River.

Links:

Holy Cross Family Ministries

Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life

Maria Morera Johnson has a heartfelt conversation with her daughter about grandparenting, motherhood, and the impact of the extended family.

In this episode, Maria and her daughter, Vicky, have a heartfelt conversation about the joys of motherhood and grandparenting. They share memories and "mom hacks" that support each other in these beautiful roles.

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Maria Johnson welcomes María Ruiz Scaperlanda to Momcast to discuss the upcoming documentary about Blessed Stanley Rother, American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story.

María Ruiz Scaperlanda is the promoter of the canonization cause for Bl. Stanley Rother. She is also an award-winning Catholic author and journalist whose books have explored the lives of saints, missionaries and other inspiring figures of faith. She is the author of "The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Blessed Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma," a widely praised biography of the first American-born priest recognized as a martyr by the Catholic Church. A frequent speaker and commentator, Scaperlanda is known for bringing compelling stories of faith, courage and holiness to a broad audience.

Links:

American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story

The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Father Stanley Rother, Martyr from Ohlahoma

Maria Morera Johnson and co-host Kristina Talbot discuss moms making new friends, hobbies, and the spiritual ned for refreshment.

In this episode, Maria and Kristina have a conversation about nurturing themselves through hobbies, spiritual practices, and friendships.

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Read all articles by Kristina Talbot

Maria Morera Johnson and Catholicmom.com contributor Helen Syski share their thoughts (and some hijinks) about summer travel with children.

Helen Syski is co-founder of the Kiss of Mercy Apostolate, a Little Way to heal the world from abortion. A life-long New Englander and Harvard grad, Helen enjoys all four seasons and apple pie with her husband, children, and Labrador retriever. Continue the conversation at AdequateAnthropologist.com.

Links:

• Read all articles by Helen Syski.

Maria Morera Johnson and co-host Kate Taliaferro welcome Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP to discuss her vampire trilogy: In Aeternum and the conclusion of the series, The Dawn We Seek (Pauline Books & Media).

Sister Allison Regina Gliot, FSP, is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, a community dedicated to evangelization through media. Her work blends a love for fantasy storytelling with her mission to reach Catholic youth where they are, inviting them into deeper faith through powerful narratives.

The Dawn We Seek will be available through Pauline Books & Media beginning July 24, 2026, in print and digital formats.

Links:

• The Dawn We Seek: In Aeternum, Book Three

• About Sister Allison Regina Gliot, FSP

• paulinestore.com

• Read all articles by Kate Taliaferro

In this episode, Maria and Kristina have a conversation about summer plans in a family with a wide spread of ages.

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Kristina Talbot's Original Article: Helping Teens Explore What's Right with Them

Our Ladies Show is an uplifting sketch comedy series that explores inspirational topics with cast members Christin Jezak (Miracle at Manchester, Raising Hope, Jimmy KimmelLive!), Hillary Hawkins (Primal, Nick Jr.'s Play Along, Gulah, Gulah Island), and Sarah Hernandez (Nefarious, Unplanned, House of Payne). The series features 7-episodes with topics that resonate with women of all walks of life. Themes include: holdinggrudges, comparison, beauty, patience, gift giving, the importance of community, and dealing with anxiety.

• www.ourladiesshow.com
• https://youtu.be/2VdRHqUr4q4

Maria Johnson and Inés Mersch discuss the fears and then the surrender to trust.

Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that brought Perpetual Adoration to the Archdiocese of Mobile and continues as one of the schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom.

• Broken By Me by Inés Huber Mersch
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Maria Morera Johnson and guest Angela Sealana talk about living life as pilgrims.

Angela Sealana is a Missionary of Hope on the staff of Pilgrim Center of Hope, a Catholic evangelization apostolate founded in 1993 in San Antonio, Texas. Since 2010, Angela has coordinated media and communications for the Center, and she serves on their Speaker Team.

Links for this Episode:

• MotherOfHopeConference.com