Catholic Momcast

Allison Gingras and Danielle Bean discuss trusting in the goodness of God, even during difficult times. How can we keep on "choosing  the better part" and leaning on God during this unusual time of quarantine? What are some ways we can "sit at the feet of Jesus" even when there is so much stress and anxiety in the world?

Allison and Danielle share some prayer practices and habits that are keeping them focused on their relationship with God during this time of Covid19 and social isolation.

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Danielle Bean interviews children's book author Gracie Jagla about her new book, God the Father and the Best Day Ever.

Gracie shares about how she was inspired to write the book and her hopes for the resource it can be for parents, teachers, and kids of all ages. 

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Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean take on the Corona virus ... How can we stay healthy and calm in the face of so much change, scary news, and uncertainty these days? Let's talk about it!

Lisa shares about her mom and dad, and some innovative ways she is staying in touch with them during their quarantine. Danielle shares some ideas for ways we can connect with family members and each out to others and be supportive to our neighbors during this unusual time.

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Danielle Bean and Allison Gingras discuss the importance of forgiveness, especially during the season of Lent.

Do you struggle to forgive? Even small tags? What can you do when forgiving is very hard to do? What kinds of prayer help? What about the sacraments? Why is it important that we forgive, anyway? Join us for an inspiring conversation!

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This week, Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean chat about Danielle's new book, Giving Thanks and Letting Go: Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood.

In this book, Danielle shares from the heart abut a new stage of family life - one in which her children grow up and become young adults, going to college, getting jobs, and getting married. Lisa and Danielle talk abut the unique challenges and joys of this sacred season of parenting.

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This week, Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean sit down with author Lori Ubowski who, along with her daughter Ava, created Side by Side: A Catholic Mother-Daughter Journal. 

Lori shares how she came to this project and how it was working along with her young daughter on such a fun and personal project. If you are a mom of a daughter, you will want to check out this beautiful and fun resource!

Lori's website

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We have an exciting new guest this week! CatholicMom editor Barb Szyszkiewicz joins Danielle Bean for a show focused on the Eucharistic Adoration. 

Barb has been a "regular" at Adoration" for a few years now and, in addition to sharing the fun story of how she got started, she walks us through she of the basics and offers encouragement as well. You won't want to miss this great conversation!

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Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean take on a sensitive topic requested by one of our listeners. Our listener received a scary and upsetting prenatal diagnosis for her unborn baby and is reaching out for prayer and support.

Lisa and Danielle discuss way we can all cope during times when we receive bad news, how it can affecter prayer life, and things friends can do to support those in need. Join us for this important conversation.

This week, Danielle Bean and Lisa Hendey sit down with Dr. Bill Burton, author of Abba Isn't Daddy and Other Biblical Surprises.

Fr. Bill uses humor and personal stories to help every person connect with Scripture in meaningful ways. Join us for an encouraging and enlightening conversation!

This week, Lisa Hendey and Danielle Bean sit down with Conor Gallagher. Conor isn publisher of TAN Books and St. Benedict Press and author of Still Amidst the Storm: A Family Man's Search for Peace in an Anxious World.

Connor shares about the stresses of work and family life and how he learned to find peace through connection with God in his work, family, and marriage. Join us for an encouraging and enlightening conversation!