Jackie talks with Suzanne Bilodeau, a wife and mother, author and podcaster, about her vocation story, her ministry and work, and her beautiful book She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood.

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Suzanne Bilodeau is a wife to her high school sweetheart Paul, Suzanne is a homeschooling momma of 6 beautiful children. A former success-seeking actuary and a recovering perfectionist and overachiever, she encountered Christ in a new and restoring way in motherhood. Host of the popular podcast Latte & Laundry, Suzanne explores what it means to sit at the feet of Christ like Mary, while moving in this world with the gusto and strength of Martha. She is convicted that God is on mission to restore and revive the magnificent vocation of motherhood, and she delights in letting him use her in any tiny way he sees fit.

Suzanne’s debut title with Ascension is She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood. This beautiful coffee table book collects 15 authentic and vulnerable letters written by Catholic mothers to their younger selves, celebrating the peace and purpose to be found in motherhood. Contributors include Beth Sri, Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Elizabeth Foss, Bonnie Landry, Debbie Herbeck, and many more.

She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood

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Bobby talks with Jack Beers, a friend and fellow mentor with the CatholicPsych Institute, about his journey to Catholicism, dealing with health obstacles and Crohn's disease, and the joy of walking with others through the ups-and-downs of their lives.

Jack Beers is the founder and leader of The Catholic Mentor, a ministry dedicated to helping you rise to the occasion of your life. On top of over a decade in ministry as a speaker and leader, Jack is trained to accompany individuals through the storms of life through an integration of sound psychology and authentic Catholic anthropology. Jack lives in Northern Kentucky with his wife and three children.

You can receive free weekly mentorship from the experts in the best way to live, the saints, by signing up for his newsletter: https://www.thecatholicmentor.com/newsletter

You can also sign up for his five-week course on drawing meaning from suffering called RISE here: https://www.thecatholicmentor.com/meaning-- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Jackie talks with Stacy Trasancos about her recent book IVF is Not the Way and explores the stance of the Catholic Church towards IVF, the rights of human embryos, the cross of infertility, and more.

Stacy A. Trasancos is an adjunct professor of science and theology in the Catholic Studies program at Seton Hall University and in the undergraduate and graduate programs at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, where she is also the Undergraduate and Dual Enrollment Program Director. She is a fellow for Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Institute and author of Particles of Faith, Science Was Born of Christianity, Behold, It Is I, and 20 Answers: Bioethics.

She earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Penn State University and previously worked as a research chemist at DuPont. After becoming Catholic, she earned two M.A. degrees in dogmatic theology and systematic philosophy (both summa cum laude) from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. In 2024, she began a doctoral program in philosophy at St. Patrick’s Pontifical University in Maynooth, Ireland. She is the wife of José Trasancos and the mother of seven.

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Bobby talks with Michael Gasparro, a licensed therapist and musician about his faith journey, his work in the mental health field and sharing our creative gifts.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #131154 and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #10913 in California, Michael Gasparro helps treat a wide variety of mental health issues with compassion and a Christ-centered worldview. He is passionate about the intersection of faith and psychology.

He now serves regularly as a speaker/presenter regarding his personal experience and clinical expertise on matters related to human sexuality and psychology. Combining his original passion for music and his first career as a music instructor with his expertise in human development, he recently released his debut album of original Christian children's music, The Gift of Me: Theology of the Body Songs for Kids, which is available for purchase through his website www.michaelgasparro.com or you can check out his brand new YouTube channel which features lyric music videos of songs from the album: https://www.youtube.com/@MrMichaelSings --

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Jackie talks with Renzo and Monica Ortega about their new book "Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse,” and share insights into relationships, sex, and love. Renzo and Monica Ortega are Catholic ministry leaders, podcast hosts, authors, and speakers. They host the popular marriage podcast, Two Become Family (also available on YouTube), and are co-authors of the marriage conversation starter, “Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse”. The Ortegas live in Connecticut with their 5 children where they facilitate youth ministry and marriage prep ministry. They have also written a children's devotional together called “Go to Joseph for Children”. Renzo is also the author of the men's devotional, “Go to Joseph”. Their online marriage ministry, Two Become Family, has been featured in the National Catholic Register and EWTN's "Life on the Rock" show, and their conversion story has been featured in the documentary St Joseph: Our Spiritual Father. Many of their talks can be found on Catholic Lighthouse Media. Renzo holds a MA in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary.... Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse Ave Maria Press: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/lovemakingAmazon: https://a.co/d/cu5XjlK-- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Bobby talks with Laraine Bennett and her daughter Dr. Lianna Bennett Haidar about anxiety, what it is and what we do about it, highlighting their newest book Anxiety: A Catholic Guide from Freedom and Fear.

Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 5 books with her husband, Art: The Temperament God Gave You, The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse, The Temperament God Gave Your Kids, The Emotions God Gave You, and Tuned In: The Power of Pressing Pause and Listening. She wrote a book of reflections for caregivers, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren.

Lianna Bennett Haidar, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist located in the heart of Alexandria. As a therapist she works with clients to heal past traumas, reduce the experiences of depression and anxiety, and improve the quality of the relationships in their lives. ... Anxiety: A Catholic Guide from Freedom and Fear Sophia Institute Press book link Amazon book link-- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Jackie & Bobby celebrate episode #50 of the podcast, recap their Lenten 2025 travels, and breakdown Bobby's newest book, The Postmodern Predicament with Sophia Institute Press, out now!

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The Postmodern Predicament: And a Roadmap for Recovery and Restoration, out now!

Sophia Institute Press:https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-postmodern-predicament/

Amazon: https://a.co/d/aefmVo4

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In this episode, Jackie speaks with Mary Lenaburg, an author, speaker, mentor, and retreat leader. Mary shares her testimony and remarkable journey of hope and healing in marriage and motherhood.

Connect with Mary and learn more about her ministry at https://marylenaburg.com/ ----2025 Pilgrimage to Croatia & Medjugorje, info here: https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/pilgrimage-to-medjugorje-with-kim-zember-jackie-francois-angel-and-fr-edwin-leonard/... Jackie NEW book, "Memorize Scripture: Simple Steps to Pray, Ponder, and Practice God's Word" with Ave Maria Press (available now!): Ave Maria: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/memorize-scripture?srsltid=AfmBOorE33WAgXrGfQdefAkBg2ewIZRXkIxGeVzmsO5A0GDvBPbuTXxQAmazon: https://a.co/d/1k6f6em-- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

We talk in this episode with Fr. Mike Schmitz, longtime friend and collaborator on Ascension Presents, recording from SEEK 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. We reminisce on old ministry moments, the Catholicity of Captain America, and being encouraged in our walks with the Lord.

We talk in this episode with Fr. Carter Griffin, a priest of Washington DC, on the topic of formation specifically for marriages and families. We also talk about his newest book, Forming Families, Forming Saints available now with Emmaus Road Publishing at the St. Paul Center.

Father Carter Griffin is a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. A graduate of Princeton University and a former line officer in the United States Navy, he obtained his doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. After serving as a parish priest, he was assigned to the newly established St. John Paul II Seminary in Washington, DC, where he now serves as rector. He is the author of several best-selling books, including Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World’s Questions and Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest.

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Jackie NEW book, "Memorize Scripture: Simple Steps to Pray, Ponder, and Practice God's Word" with Ave Maria Press: