Conversations with Jackie and Bobby

Bobby talks with good friend and fellow minister Chika Anyanwu about her experience in ministry, moving beyond comfort, and going back to (grad) school.

Her love of God and neighbor enthuses her to share the gospel through testimony, scripture, and honest conversations about the difficult realities of faith and life. She’s had the opportunity to evangelize at NCYC, Given, Steubenville youth conferences, FOCUS SEEK conferences, and The Catholic Feminist France pilgrimage. She’s also a contributor to Blessed Is She as well as “Connected” and “Venture: the Bible Timeline” by Ascension Press.

Jackie talks with friend Mari Pablo about her journey in ministry, why Easter needs to be celebrated for more than one day, and having a relationship with Jesus.

Mari Pablo is a proud Hispanic and cradle Catholic whose life was wrecked in the best possible way when she finally decided to stop fighting and surrender it all to Him. She holds bachelor's degrees in theology and psychology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, as well as a master’s degree in theology from the Augustine Institute. Mari has worked in youth ministry for over fifteen years, both as a youth minister and as a Catholic high school theology teacher. She is currently serving parishes and universities across the country with The Evangelical Catholic. Mari is well known for her dynamic presentations at the annual Steubenville Youth Conferences and other national outlets.

Mari is a presenter in several Ascension Press programs including YOU- Theology of the Body for teens, Chosen, Ascension Presents and Connected- Catholic Social Teaching for this generation. Her mission is simple, to encourage others to refuse to settle for the things of this world, but rather to strive for more, to strive for Him.

Website. www.MariPablo.com

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/maripablo25/

Bobby talks with Dr. Bryan Violette about his faith story, psychology and culture, and his new endeavor of hosting "the Catholic Sinner Show."

Jackie and Bobby talk with their friend Katie McGrady about parenting, trying to be normal, and psychology from this clip of their longer conversation on "The Katie McGrady Show."

Katie Prejean McGrady is a wife, mom, award-winning author, international speaker, podcaster & daily radio show host.

For full episodes, of her show, check out:

Bobby talks with Jonathan Conrad (The Catholic Woodworker) about how he began his ministry, the art of woodworking and witness of his parents' devotion, and how psychology helped him grow in his human formation.

Jackie talks with Sr. Tracey Dugas in this "Part 2" of the conversation about the practicals of discernment and trying to do the will of God, whatever one is being called to in life.

Bobby talks with longtime friend Sr. Tracey Dugas about how she felt God calling her to be a nun and the journey of her vocation.

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Sr. Tracey Matthia Dugas is a Media Nun. She belongs to the Daughters of St. Paul, an international community of women religious who preach the Gospel through all forms of media. She is originally from Loreauville, Louisiana and earned a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA. She is currently stationed in Boston, MA where she serves as Director of Pauline Mission Advancement. Sr. Tracey’s creative outlet is 'hand lettering.' You can follow her artwork on Instagram: @Sistah_Tee_Letters and @daughterstpaul.

Check out Jackie & Bobby's book Forever: A Catholic Devotional  for Your Marriage!

Connect with the Sisters and their mission:

www.pauline.org

www.daughtersofstpaul.com

Social Media:

Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishing

Instagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMedia

YouTube.com/daughterstpaul

Podcast:

https://connect.pauline.org/daretodwell/

Jackie talks with friend Manny Gonzalez ( @callmemannyyy ) about his testimony, his experience of same-sex attraction and journey to Christ, and his apostolate for Catholic students who experience same-sex attraction and/or gender dysphoria at the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Check out Manny's articles and ministry links:

https://whatabeautifulcross.wixsite.com/

https://linktr.ee/callmemannyyy

We talk about our ministry and travel highlights from 2023, the arrival of Baby Benny, and pulling off a surprise birthday party for Jackie.

We'll be taking off for the Christmas season but are looking forward to bringing you NEW episodes and conversations in 2024! God bless you and Merry Christmas!

Jackie talks with Taylor O'Brien, CEO and co-founder of Candid, a new way for single Catholics to date (https://www.candiddating.net/)

From her bio: "What started out as a journey to make friends with young Catholic women, quickly became a fun challenge of matching these incredible ladies with Catholic men in pursuit of the same goal: intentional relationship.

My heart has always been with single Catholics, and I believe, with the virtue our Faith teaches us, we have all the tools to be the most thriving dating community of all! So, set aside the swiping, Instagram creeping (you know you do it), and endless messaging.

Join us in intentional conversations to get to know other Catholics like you with no pressure or awkward lagging. Candid is the new way Catholic singles date."

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