On this ONE YEAR anniversary of the launch of the podcast, Jackie talks with friend and fellow worship leader Andrew Laubacher about his testimony, understanding the gifts of healing, and living an abundant life in the Holy Spirit.

 After a radical conversation back to his Catholic faith, Andrew Laubacher went to Franciscan University and got his degree in Theology. He has worked in campus ministry, led worship around the world, and is now the Executive Director for Humanality and is starting his own holistic health coaching company called Illumined Wellness.  

Daily Rosary Meditations teaches you how to meditate and establish a daily habit of prayer while discovering the truths of the Catholic Faith.
If you're having a hard time praying and want a change of habit, join Dr. Mike Scherschligt as he tackles everyday living with God, what the scripture says, meditation, and a Rosary! It's perfect for your daily commute or morning coffee listening. 
To follow, search for “daily rosary” in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else podcasts are found.

We chat together about our the arrival of Baby Benedict and Jackie's Steubenville youth conference this summer (and Bobby's 20th anniversary of his first conference). We also share about the witness of Bl. Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer who the Nazi's executed for refusing to swear to take the oath to Hitler, whose life was made into the stirring 2019 movie "A Hidden Life" directed by Terrence Malick.

Bobby talks with friend Matt Warner about why effective communication matters, his work at Flocknote that helps with Church communication, and his new book "Why They Follow: Lessons in Church Communication from That One Lost Sheep."

Matt Warner is the founder of Flocknote, an all-in-one software solution helping over ten thousand churches and dioceses better connect with their flocks. He has spent the last twenty years on pastoral councils, leading ministries, traveling all over the country speaking to thousands of church leaders, podcasting, blogging, writing books, and creating innovative media projects that have engaged countless people. He, his wife, and their six children hang their hats in Texas.

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In this second part of their conversation, Jackie talks with friends Kim Zember and MJ Nixon about grace and chastity, the work of re-humanizing others (especially those who disagree with others), and the work of the Freedom March movement.

Jackie talks with friends Kim Zember and MJ Nixon, as they share their testimonies of leaving behind the LGBT lifestyle and encountering the heart of God the Father. Stay tuned for "Part 2"!

Info on the Rainbow Revival & Freedom March: https://rainbowrevival.org/

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We chat together about our ministry travels this past semester, discuss what we've been reading lately, and weigh in on the lust vs. authentic desire debate.

Here are links to (almost everything) we reference in this episode:

We'll be recording a new batch of episodes (and preparing for our next baby!) in the weeks ahead, so thank you in advance for your patience! Got some great guests and conversations on the horizon!

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Sabrina Ferrisi is a wife and mother, journalist and author, who wrote a book on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Jackie and Bobby chat with Sabrina about her work and the research she did on the life of Bl. Carlo, and how the story of this millennial saint-to-be is inspiring people around the world!

Check out the book here: Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Amazing Discovery of a Teenager in Heaven

And here is the website that Bl. Carlo created to showcase Eucharistic miracles around the world!

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Jackie talks with author, wife, and mother Bonnie Engstrom about her story and her book "61 Minutes to a Miracle: Fulton Sheen and a True Story of the Impossible."

Bonnie shares the story of my son James’ stillbirth and how, through the intercession of Venerable Fulton Sheen and for the glory of God, he came back to life after being without a pulse for 61 minutes. James' recovery is an approved miracle being submitted to the Vatican for Fulton Sheen’s beatification.

Connect with Bonnie at: https://www.bonnieengstrom.net/

Her book "61 Minutes to a Miracle" is available here!

In Part 2 of their conversation, Bobby talks with his friend Conor Donahue about the mental, physical, and spiritual lessons he learned from "Hell Week" and his training as a Navy Seal. 

Conor grew up in Northern Virginia and was commissioned as an Officer in the US Navy, completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, and became a Navy SEAL. Conor served in the SEAL Teams for nine years with multiple combat deployments in the Middle East and Africa.

After leaving active duty, he earned an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and has worked several jobs in the private sector. Conor is an Eagle Scout, an Ironman, and lives in the DFW area with his wife and kids.

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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 his friend Conor Donahue about the rigors of his training as a Navy Seal and embracing physical trials can help us in facing the psychological and spiritual battles we all face. 

Conor grew up in Northern Virginia and was commissioned as an Officer in the US Navy, completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, and became a Navy SEAL. Conor served in the SEAL Teams for nine years with multiple combat deployments in the Middle East and Africa.

After leaving active duty, he earned an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and has worked several jobs in the private sector. Conor is an Eagle Scout, an Ironman, and lives in the DFW area with his wife and kids. 

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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