Called and Caffeinated

How Should You Spend Your 20s? feat. Jackie and Bobby Angel


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"If God alone isn't enough, then nothing will be ever."

I don't know about you, but my 20's were HARD- and a lot of that was because of conflicting advice. I was told you don't need to take responsibility or start a family until you're 30. Others said focus on your career. I got FOMO watching my friends in their early 20's who were already married with kids and thought, "what's wrong with me? Have I missed the boat?" Insecurity, confusion, and a general feeling of starring in Hot Mess: The Musical! was my story many days.

For this episode I reached a personal goal in scoring an interview with Jackie and Bobby Angel (still doing a happy dance over here.) You may know Jackie by her maiden name Francois, a pioneer in the world of Catholic speakers. The Angels are real, raw and honest and they cut through noise with clear advice that will help any confused 20-somethings (and also teens!) move through each day with eyes on what matters and the courage to let go of the rest. The 20's are indeed not a "disposable decade" and when you focus on the right things there is no reason to fear that you'll miss something important.

Topics

  • How to be joyful in singlehood
  • Prioritizing
  • What are the “prerequisites” to getting married?
  • Marriage: what it's REALLY like
  • How to determine if he or she is the One
  • What to do when you fear that “I’ll never find anyone better”
  • My story about meeting my husband who was a 24-year-old jobless painter and a monastery drop-out…and how I knew almost immediately he was the right one
  • Handling rejection 
  • What to do when you have no idea what to do
  • Resources

    • Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry- Jackie and Bobby’s new book co-authored with Fr. Mike Schmitz (pre-order here!)
  • Bobby’s Blog Post Your 20s Are Over
  • Missionaries of Maximilian Kolbe- Secular Institute
  • Jackie’s blog The Devil Wants Us to Settle In Your Relationship
  • Stacey’s blog How Do My Unique Gifts Fit Into My Vocation? What If They Don't?
  • Greg Bottaro’s counseling services
  • The Practice of the Presence of God
  • Abandonment to Divine Providence
  • Soul of the Apostolate by Jean-Baptiste Chautard
  • The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander
  • ...more
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    Called and CaffeinatedBy Stacey Sumereau

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