Conversations with Jackie and Bobby

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

Jackie talks with her friend Lauren Scharmer about her work in counseling, addiction treatment, and ministry to priests.   

Lauren Scharmer practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sexual Addiction Treatment Provider. She has called Saint Louis home for the last 8.5 years and loves spending time with family and friends, reading, and enjoying coffee or a margarita depending on the time of day. Journeying with others - both as a friend and a clinician - towards wholeness and healing has been one of the great privileges of her life.  

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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 for the production costs of this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Jackie talks with her friend Lauren Scharmer about her work as a counselor, particularly in her efforts to help priests, and how we as lay people can support and care for our priests.   

Lauren Scharmer practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sexual Addiction Treatment Provider. She has called Saint Louis home for the last 8.5 years and loves spending time with family and friends, reading, and enjoying coffee or a margarita depending on the time of day. Journeying with others - both as a friend and a clinician - towards wholeness and healing has been one of the great privileges of her life.

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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

In this "Part 2" of the conversation, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa and Bobby talk about Spanglish, youth ministry, and bridging the Spanish/English divide at parishes.   

Fr. Jerónimo is a Colombian priest from the city of Bogota. He is in love with Jesus Christ and His Church, and has decided to dedicate his life to serve its people. Before entering the seminary, he studied animal sciences. But after being ordained and getting a master’s degree in youth ministry at the University of Dallas, he’s been called to work and accompany young people in Colombia for their healing and wholeness.  

Check out his Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/father.jero/?hl=en 

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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

Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa shares his testimony and journey to the priesthood in this "Part 1" of his conversation with Jackie!  

Fr. Jerónimo is a Colombian priest from the city of Bogota. He is in love with Jesus Christ and His Church, and has decided to dedicate his life to serve its people. Before entering the seminary, he studied animal sciences. But after being ordained and getting a master’s degree in youth ministry at the University of Dallas, he’s been called to work and accompany young people in Colombia for their healing and wholeness.  

Check out his Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/father.jero/?hl=en  

--  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 and Bobby share a December update and reflect on their ten-year anniversary of renewing the Consecration to Mary.  What is this Consecration and why does it matter?  Check out this episode to find out! 

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Link to the Ascension Presents video Jackie & Bobby did on the Marian Consecration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kgKbNfCPx0   

The thirty-three day consecration to Mary was first promulgated by St. Louis de Montfort. A simpler, more modern version is available, called 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC.   

Link to a great catch-all resource for anyone interested in pursuing the Consecration to Mary: https://blessedisshe.net/blog/marian-consecration/ 

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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