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We’re not going to leave you in suspense, this is, in fact, the last episode of the How-to Catholic Podcast. While we are definitely sad about this fact, it is time to retire the podcast and in this episode we...
In life it can be easy to just go through the motions and miss opportunities to truly live. But how do we live with purpose and intention when there are so many things we could, and possibly should be doing?...
Average is a word that accurately sums up most of our lives that are honestly filled with more ordinary moments than extraordinary ones. Yet, we often forget to enjoy and lean into the ordinary. So how do we make the...
It’s time for the Q&A episode! You’ve got Qs and we’ve got As. Get ready to have some fun. On the podcast today hosts Kevin and Lisa answer questions about dating, marriage, ministry, parenting, prayer, Kevin’s favorite soccer podcast, advice for...
Here at How-to Catholic we are constantly telling you to be saints, yet we somehow we’ve never done an episode on the Saints… until now. So who are these halo wearing men and women of every time and place? What does...
Working with other people can be tough. Whether they be family members, coworkers, or fellow Catholics. BUT, what if there was a proven model that could help you identify the problem and find a better way forward? On today’s episode,...
Have you ever gone to Mass and wished that you were able to get more out of the Liturgy? Have you ever walked out wishing you could have given more to God? On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa share...
It’s possibly one of the greatest methods for evangelization and spiritual growth that Christianity has ever known and it’s so simple that almost anyone can do it, including you. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter talk about small...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of June! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
It’s time for the 4th and final installment of our discernment series! Today on the podcast Kevin interviews the incredible Fr. Josh Johnson on how to discern whether or not you might be called to the priesthood. On the episode,...
Consecrated virginity might be the most misunderstood vocation in the Catholic Church. It’s often mistaken for a call to the “single life,” but this vocation, which predates religious sisters and nuns, is actually quite the opposite. So what exactly is...
It’s time for part 2 of our 4-part series on discernment. On this episode, Lisa interviews her friend, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers, who is a religious sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Sr....
One of the most frequently asked questions Kevin and Lisa receive is, “How do I discern my vocation?” This question makes sense because in a world that changes so often it can be difficult to pick one final state of life....
Our culture constantly offers us different approaches to happiness, but it typically fails to offer us the one way to happiness that has worked for thousands of years. What is this method and how can we concretely work towards happiness?...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of May! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of April! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
Pilgrimages are a pretty cool idea, but most people need a few more details. Where should you go? How should you get there? What do you need to know to turn these holy opportunities into a reality? On today’s episode, hosts...
St. Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Spiritual travel has always been a part of the Catholic faith in the form of a pilgrimage, but what is a...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of March! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
It’s no secret that Kevin and Lisa recently had a baby and after going through this experience of transition for the 4th time they’ve continued to learn more and more about how to care for a newborn and themselves. On...
So you know that you’re called to spread a message that God wants you to share, but what’s the best way to do it? In our digital world, there are so many options and endless mediums to figure out, where...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of February! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
After a retreat, conference, mission trip, or pilgrimage most attendees experience a sort of “spiritual high” that lasts for a few days or weeks. However, if the high isn’t capitalized on, once it’s gone, it’s easy to let things go...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of January! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of December! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
Have you ever thought about having a Catholic platform? Have you ever wondered what it might take to publish a book, become a public speaker, or start a podcast? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa discuss 5 questions about...
Our Church calls each baptized Catholic to share the faith, but what if you don’t know how? Where would you start? And what would the end goal be? These are the questions that Kevin answers in his new book, Called:...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of November! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
Few things can hold us back in life like fear. It steals our joy, it tells us we’re not enough, and it stops us from being fully alive. We know deep down that this isn’t what we were made for, but...
Dating is… complicated. For many Catholic singles, the process of finding Mr. or Mrs. Right is annoying at best. After trying Catholic young adult groups, Bible studies, and gatherings at bars, many throw their hands up in frustration because they don’t...
Fatherhood is one of the most important jobs on the planet. Many in our Church and society recognize that fathers are struggling to be the dads their children need them to be. What can Catholic men do today to reverse...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of October! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We’re mid-way through season 4, so on today’s podcast, we’ll open up the listener mailbag and answer your burning questions. On the episode today we’ll talk about getting nervous before giving a big talk,...
Do you ever wish you could deepen your relationship with your significant other? Do you struggle to invest in your relationship like you know you should? Date night is a universally recognized way to strengthen romantic relationships, but what does it...
Have you ever felt like God was distant? Have you been in a place where you felt spiritually dead? Feeling dry is a common occurrence in the spiritual life, even saints struggled with it, but we don’t often talk about it....
Our Church needs leaders. We don’t just need bishops and priests to lead. Not just those who are smart or influential. Now, more than ever, our Church needs everyone to use their gifts and talents to lead. But, what does this look...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of September! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
Friends, let’s be honest: It’s been a summer of scandal and crisis. There are so many things to sort through, so many emotions, and so many questions that remain. But one question, in particular, continues to linger: What are we...
It’s been 6 weeks since we last podcasted because life has been full of transitions. In this informal episode, we update you on what we’ve been up to and address the recent Church scandals*. God-willing, we will get back into the...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of August! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
Let’s face it: parish life can be hard, but it can also be very fulfilling. As Catholics the parish is a primary place where we are called to encounter God and accompany others, but how do we connect with our...
Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of July! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month....
Something new is about to go down on the podcast because tomorrow Lisa is putting up the first of many liturgical lowdown mini-episodes. In order to prepare you for this new series, today hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are giving...
Do you know how to have tough conversations about the faith? When we live authentic Catholic lives, friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors will start asking us all sorts of questions. How will we respond in these important situations? On...
Do you know how to say goodbye? Summer is a time filled with saying farewells to jobs, friends, houses, and schools. Last impressions are really important for how people will remember us and how we will remember them: how can we...
It’s the first episode of season four and do we have a show for you. On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are talking about fertility as they share what they wish they had known about this topic before...
It’s that time of year… Sacraments! Weddings, Confirmations, First Communions and more. Sacraments connect us to Christ and receiving one is a highlight for any Catholics. How can we learn more about these amazing gifts? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and...
BURN OUT! Have you ever felt like you didn’t have anything left to give? It can happen to anyone and it happened to Kevin and Lisa during the last few weeks. How do we get here and how do we...
It’s the most important week in the Church calendar, but what are we supposed to do again? Maybe the best thing is to make sure we take time to experience God’s love in a new way. On today’s podcast, hosts Kevin...
Truth: we are all broken and in need of healing, but this a fact that perhaps we don’t like to readily admit. However, keeping our painful memories in the dark causes more trouble than having the courage to bring them...
