Faith Fondue

From historic moments in women’s sports to the humanity of Jesus and the importance of rest, this episode of Faith Fondue explores the victories, relationships, and spiritual insights that shape our lives.

In our Spiritual Stew, we explore Jesus’ commandment to love God with our whole hearts, souls, and minds, and consider the power of Ignatian contemplation to help us encounter Christ in his humanity. Reflecting on a recent eulogy for her mother, Anne considers the profound beauty of a God who became one of us and knew the love of a mother.

Finally, in Take-Aways, we turn to an essential but often overlooked spiritual practice: rest. Drawing on Scripture and the wisdom of a friend during a season of grief, we remember that caring for ourselves is not a luxury. It is part of caring for the gifts God has given us.

Big wins, deep love, and permission to rest—there's plenty to stir over the flame.

What?!!? God's love isn't fair? Tune in to hear Anne and Haley talk about the Gospel and many other fun topics: what does it mean to be an educator (hint: not just teachers!), podcast (does everyone have them?) and the value of reaching out. Human connection, in this world and the afterworld, is powerful. Take a listen!

This week Faith Fondue features the book Pray For Us: 75 Saints Who Sinned, Suffered, and Struggled on Their Way to Holiness, written by Notre Dame alumna Meg Hunter-Kilmer and introduced to us last episode after Anne attended a retreat on campus featuring the book and the author.

What's the difference between Saint, Servant of God, Venerable, and Blessed? Not much in Pray For Us, as Hunter-Kilmer shares remarkable stories of ordinary people at each stage of sainthood.

Haley and Anne discuss this "ordinariness" (we are all ordinary) and how one does not have to be extraordinary to be holy (with a side bar conversation about Stevie Nicks.) Sound complicated? Tune in to hear more. And pick up Pray For Us to read how a mean girl and an alcoholic both become saints.

Most people think of relaxing or self-care when they hear the word "spa." In today's episode, Anne and Haley talk about another kind of SPA: an acronym from this weekend's homily that's also a little bit of self-care. Haley and Anne had a very different few days, but both were rooted in family - as Anne shares time with her siblings and mom; and Haley ventured to NYC to spend time with her sister, husband, son, and other family and friends. It just so happened the Knicks won their first NBA Championship in 53 years, flooding Times Square along with the Brazilian and Moroccan soccer fans in town for the World Cup.

It's been a few weeks since Anne and Haley connected, so there was a lot to share about faith, sports, family, the Gospel... Welcome back to Faith Fondue!

We're halfway through Lent! Wow, right? How are your Lenten resolutions going? Any Lenten traditions? In this episode, Anne shares some unique ideas from the Archdiocese of San Francisco, while Haley happens into her tradition each year. As we prepare our Hearts and Minds for Holy Week, both Anne and Haley continue to be inspired by those around us: a officemate priest and beans & rice. Take a listen!

In this episode of Faith Fondue, Anne and Haley share personal stories and and lessons of life and faith of the legendary late Notre Dame Head Football coach, Lou Holtz. To know him was to love him, and to have met him was to learn from him. And we all have lessons we learn from Lou. 

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Anne and Haley discuss the Winter Olympics (one is a fan, one not so much...) but both love the human stories behind the athletes. Did you follow the Winn brothers? And Alyssa Liu? Everyone loves a good comeback story and to cheer for the underdog; these Olympics had both!

In a new take on Faith Fondue, Anne and Haley will be discussing a book, movie, podcast, documentary - anything that relates to what we value most: family, friendships, and living life as women of faith. In this episode we discuss Father Nate Wills' book, Pray Like a Champion, a fast-paced, easy read that combines tales from his work as the Notre Dame Football chaplain with everyday life experiences to which we can all relate. Take a listen and learn how to pray like a champion.

After some time off, Anne and Haley are back! Faith Fondue enters it's fifth season with a familiar format and a fun new approach to living life as (mid-life!) women of faith. In our first episode we catch up, while sharing our thoughts on What's Hot (The Flame), our take on this week's Gospel (Spiritual Stew) and share take aways (Melting Pot) for the week...Listen in and join us on the journey of a new season!

Congratulations to Anne and Haley - and our listeners! - for completing 24 episodes in 2024! How often do we set a goal or resolution and accomplish it? And what are you resolutions for this year? Both Anne's and Haley's include reading, boundaries, and a (re)commitment to our faith. It's also playoff season, both in college football and the NFL - including Fantasy Football. Lots to chew on in the Stew and our final episode (for 2024) of Faith Fondue!