Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) episodes:

• 04.16.2024

  The Unique Joys of Reading Aloud (with Sarah Mackenzie)

  In this conversation, Sarah Mackenzie discusses the life and work of Barbara Cooney, a renowned author and illustrator of children's books. Sarah shares her fascination with Barbara's illustration style and her discovery of Barbara's life as a mother of four...

  
• 04.09.2024

  How to Teach Kids Virtue (with Maria Marianayagam)

  In this episode, Danielle Bean talks to Maria Marianyagam, a children's book author, about teaching kids virtue. Maria shares her journey of becoming a children's book author and the importance of starting to teach virtues at a young age. They...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Easy Ways to Practice Mercy

  Do you know that next Sunday we will observe Divine Mercy Sunday? This time of year is a wonderful opportunity to focus on Jesus’ gift of Divine Mercy. A great way to celebrate Easter for all 50 days is to plan...

  
• 03.26.2024

  5 Things to Inspire Your Holy Week

  In this episode, Danielle Bean shares five things to inspire your Holy Week. She encourages listeners to add more quiet to their lives, make Holy Week different, engage in interactive prayer experiences, consider Holy Week creative projects, take a pilgrimage,...

  
• 03.19.2024

  How to Handle Family Drama

  In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses how to handle family drama. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations, thinking ahead and planning ahead, picking your battles, and setting boundaries. She also shares listener feedback on cultivating joy and offers...

  
• 03.12.2024

  Building trust and Changing Hearts (with Erika Ahern)

  In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Erika Ahern from CatholicVote and The Loop. They discuss the importance of engaging in deep conversations about politics and religion, teaching children to navigate these topics, and the mission of The Loop to "become...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Don't Give Up! What to Do When You Feel Unmotivated

  In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses what to do when feeling unmotivated. She provides 10 different strategies to consider, including reflecting on the root cause of the lack of motivation, setting small goals, finding inspiration, changing your environment, being kind...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Less Fear and More Love (with Corda Candles)

  You know you love candles! How about some free CATHOLIC candles? Michael and Anna Camacho, the husband and wife team behind CORDA Candles, join Danielle Bean on the Girlfriends podcast. They share their journey of starting a faith-based candle business...

  
• 02.20.2024

  How to Balance Faith, Work, and Motherhood (with Emily Stimpson Chapman)

  In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Emily Stimson Chapman about her work as a writer and her collaboration with Scott Hahn in creating Catholic children's books. Her newest book is The Supper of the Lamb. They discuss the importance of...

  
• 02.13.2024

  Ready, Set, LENT!

  In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses the upcoming season of Lent and provides ideas for how to approach it. She encourages listeners to do something more, do something less, and love someone better during Lent. She shares personal stories and...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Embrace the Power of Silence with Fr. Basil Nortz

  Father Basil Nortz, author of Holy Silence, joins the Girlfriends podcast to discuss the importance of silence in a noisy world. He shares the inspiration behind writing his book, Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God, and the...

  
• 01.30.2024

  How to Forgive (even terrible things)

  In this week's episode, Danielle discusses the important topic of forgiveness, even in the face of terrible things. She emphasizes the need for flexibility in our plans and goals, as well as the importance of recognizing our own need for...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Fight Fair in Your Marriage (with Melissa Tablada)

  In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews licensed marriage and family therapist Melissa Tablada about resolving conflict in marriage. They discuss the importance of deep connection, practical guidelines for resolving conflict, the value of date nights and couple prayer, and the...

  
• 01.16.2024

  How to Have Fun Together as a Family (with Dan Bean)

  This week we are thrilled to be launching the Dan & Danielle Bean podcast, exclusively available through subscription at daniellebean.com. After more than 7 years of podcasting on her own with Girlfriends, Danielle is overjoyed to be working on this...

  
• 01.09.2024

  Find the Healing You Need (with Dr. Bob Schuchts)

  Danielle Bean chats with Dr. Bob Schuchts, the bestselling author of Be Healed and the founder of the John Paul II Healing Center in Tallahassee, Florida.Danielle and Dr. Schuchts discuss every person's need for healing, some ways that we sometimes...

  
• 01.02.2024

  The Only New Year Resolution You Need to Make in 2024

  Did you make any resolutions this year? In case you need a little inspiration and encouragement, Danielle shares her idea for the ONLY resolution you need to make.If you do nothing else this year, consider working on this--letting God love...

  
• 12.26.2023

  5 Things to Give Up in the New Year [Throwback]

  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are taking a break and using this opportunity to revisit this popular episode where Danielle shares 5 innovative ideas for things to give up in the new year. 1. Undisciplined phone useAre you...

  
• 12.19.2023

  Christmas-Proof Your Marriage

  “Your marriage is the foundation on which your entire family life is built. Anytime you've got extra pressure in your outside lives, it can really add to the pressure that you experience in your relationship.”In the weeks that lead up...

  
• 12.12.2023

  6 Ways to Nurture Your Kids’ Faith in Advent

  “Give your kids the gift of Scripture that's going to be imprinted on their hearts forever. Put it into their hearts and minds. Make that what's filling their little hearts during this season of Advent.”Here we are, in the thick...

  
• 12.05.2023

  Celebrating 400 Episodes With Your Questions

  Snippet From the Show “I do this podcast for you, so it makes sense that I would answer your questions to celebrate the 400th episode. I’m so grateful you’re here. ” Crazy, but true! This is the 400th episode of...

  
• 11.28.2023

  Find Joy in Advent

  Snippet From the Show “The holiday season can be a hard time for many people. If you are grieving or struggling, it can be hard to feel pressured to be joyful.” Ready or not, Advent is here! Are you...

  
• 11.21.2023

  What is Love? (with Anne Marie Bollman)

  Snippet From the Show “I think that the question of love is something really pressing today and the hearts and minds of everyone, especially of young people.” – Anne Marie Bollman Today’s special guest is Anne Marie Bollman, a...

  
• 11.14.2023

  7 Ways to Save Money This Month

  Snippet From the Show “When it comes to our spending habits, sometimes the most important thing we need is information.” Whether it’s because of inflation or your growing family, as we look ahead to Thanksgiving and Christmas, many of...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Teaching Girls to Love Themselves (with Grace Emily Stark)

  Snippet From the Show “We have resources to help moms identify how they feel about themselves and to get in their right mind and hearts over it, and then we give them all the materials in a step by step...

  
• 10.31.2023

  Getting Better at Hospitality

  “Having people over is about so much more than just entertaining. It’s about truly connecting with one another and building real community.”The holiday season is right around the corner, and maybe you are giving some thought to holiday hospitality. Do...

  
• 10.24.2023

  Navigating Infertility (with Jamie Rathjen and Teresa Kenney)

  Snippet From the Show “Like everything in healthcare, with infertility, you become a detective, taking a really good history from both the woman and the man. We need to remember always that it takes two people to create life. So...

  
• 10.17.2023

  Find More Time in your Day

  Snippet From the Show “Be sure you are not discerning your self-worth in the things you accomplish each day. You have worth as a child of God, not matter how productive you are.” Would you like an extra 3 or...

  
• 10.10.2023

  Many Paths to Holiness (with Marie Mazzanti)

  Snippet From the Show “You have all these varying degrees of women becoming saints in such different circumstances … If you look at another woman and say she's not listening to God because her life doesn't look the same as...

  
• 10.03.2023

  5 Ways to Make Your Day More Catholic

  Snippet From the Show “Praying without ceasing really means always seeing things and experiencing things in reference to our relationship with God – understanding that God the Father created you and He desires this ongoing relationship with you.” The inspiration...

  
• 09.26.2023

  Your Friends in Heaven (with Becca Corbell)

  Snippet From the Show “St. Elizabeth Seton is a really faithful friend. If you're praying to her, things will happen and she will show up. She's a really powerful intercessor.” ...

  
• 09.19.2023

  7 Ways to Deal With Negative People

  “You don’t owe everyone your time and energy. It can be very reasonable, and even responsible, to set boundaries with certain people.”Do you deal with negative people in your life? It can be so draining to handle negativity, but we...

  
• 09.12.2023

  Find Your Peace (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)

  Snippet From the Show “Particularly among young people, we see correlation between the amount of time spent online and an increase in anxiety and in stress.” Dr. Mario Sacasa So many of us struggle with stress and anxiety in our...

  
• 09.05.2023

  How to Thrive When Life Changes

  Snippet From the Show “Look for the good. Even when you are going through something very hard, there is always good. God works all things together for our good.” Feel your feelings. It’s important to be honest about how you...

  
• 08.29.2023

  Standing on the Rock (with Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

  Snippet From the Show “If you're so convinced that you're right you've got the wrong attitude. Because being right at all costs is a symptom of pride, and at the core of the Christian belief, the very first step in...

  
• 08.22.2023

  How to Unlock the Power of Prayer

  Snippet From the Show “If you make time for daily prayer, you can practice sitting at the feet of Jesus in your own heart and mind, even during times in life when you are very busy.” This week, we...

  
• 08.15.2023

  Make Room for Jesus (with Ambrose Bean)

  Our special guest this week is Ambrose Bean, none other than Danielle Bean’s own son! Ambrose, a theologian, author, and teacher, shares about a new project he has been working on called The Bethlehem Society, a group of Catholics united...

  
• 08.08.2023

  Try Mini Habits and Start Winning

  Mini goals work because they help you feel like you are “winning” in small ways that can readily translate into larger ways. Danielle discusses small goals she set in healthy habits of eating and exercise and describes how even very...

  
• 08.01.2023

  How to Raise Catholic Kids (with John Bosio)

  Our special guest this week is author John Bosio. Married 50 years, John and his wife, Teri, are parents of two daughters. He has led religious education and marriage enrichment programs at the parish and diocesan level for many years....

  
• 07.25.2023

  9 Things to Do Every Day

  Do ever think about what your priorities are and wonder if your days are lining up with them. Danielle is sharing ideas for small, basic things we can and should do every day to take care of ourselves and love...

  
• 07.18.2023

  Start Your Day With God (and Father Kirby)

  Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, an author, speaker, and host of Morning Offering With Fr. Kirby, joins us this week to talk about the power of prayer, especially the power of praying the Morning Offering every day and offering your day as...

  
• 07.12.2023

  How to Make Time for Your Marriage

  We are focused on ways to make time for your marriage this week. Are you deliberate about setting aside time to focus on your marriage every day and every week? If we are not careful, other priorities like work, kids,...

  
• 07.04.2023

  Throwback Tuesday: How to Handle Your Husband

  After a special announcement, Danielle shares a throwback episode. In fact, this is one of the most popular Girlfriends episodes ever. Do you cringe when Ephesians 5 gets read at Mass? Many people are uncomfortable with this Scripture passage which...

  
• 06.27.2023

  5 Books That Changed My Life

  Do you have plans for reading this summer? What books are on your list? Danielle shares books that have had a lasting impact on her life. She also encourages you to share your reading list with her and others. Snippet...

  
• 06.20.2023

  Writing Inspired by Scripture (with Maureen O’Brien)

  Danielle is joined by special guest Maureen O’Brien to discuss Maureen’s new book Gather the Fragments: My Year of Finding God’s Love. Maureen shares how she came to write the book and the ways in which she has come to...

  
• 06.13.2023

  How to Stand Up for Yourself

  Do you struggle to stand up for yourself? Many women don’t like to cause conflict and tend to be reserved when it comes to setting boundaries or speaking out against things that are offensive or disrespectful. This week, Danielle discusses...

  
• 06.06.2023

  Holy Habits of the Sacred Heart (with Emily Jaminet)

  The month of June is devoted to the Sacred Heart, so there is no better time to chat with Emily Jaminet, author of Secrets of the Sacred Heart and her newest book, Holy Habits From the Sacred Heart. Emily shares...

  
• 05.30.2023

  How to Overcome Anxiety

  Do you struggle with worry and anxiety? We all do from time to time, but it’s important to know that God specifically commands us not to worry and not to be anxious. But sometimes that’s easier said than done! This...

  
• 05.23.2023

  A Catholic Response to Addiction and Recovery (with Keaton Douglas)

  Danielle is joined by special guest Keaton Douglas to discuss the struggle of addiction and how each of us can help people on the road to recovery. Keaton shares about her work with I THIRST Initiative. She also tells...

  
• 05.16.2023

  Are You Ready for Another Baby?

  Are you ready to have another baby? Danielle dives into this question after hearing from listener Catherine who is struggling to come to terms with a new and unexpected pregnancy. Danielle discusses helpful ways to address the different feelings women...

  
• 05.09.2023

  Catholic All Year (with Kendra Tierney)

  How can we bring our faith more into our daily lives? Danielle is joined by guest Kendra Tierney who is the founder of Catholic All Year and the author of The Catholic All Year Compendium. Together they discuss the different...