Drama-free relationships, do they even exist? In this episode, our longtime friend Sarah Swafford shares with Lisa three tips for ditching drama and living a life that strives for virtue.

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Where to find Sarah Swafford:

Website: EmotionalVirtue.com

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The Virtue Challenge

Simply Irresistible Checklist

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It’s cold outside and it’s time to time to settle down for a movie… what’s your favorite pick? This week Kevin and Lisa give you 15 of their favorite Catholic-themed movies. Stories are powerful instruments that teach us how to live – for better or worse. Check out these films for your next movie night and recommend your favorites on Twitter using the hashtag #howtocatholicmovies

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Our 15 movies:

Sound of Music

The Mission

The Song of Bernadette

Babette’s Feast (Bonus films: Rome, Open City and La Strada)

A Man for All Seasons

For Greater Glory

The Passion of the Christ

Bells of St. Mary’s (Bonus films: Going my Way)

Lillies of the Field

The Jewelers Shop

Return to Me

Brideshead Revisited

Chronicles of Narnia (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader)

The Hobbit (1, 2, 3)/Lord of the Rings (1, 2, 3)

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Wait, can Catholics actually be fun? In this episode, Lisa and Kevin interview Daniel and Ana Glaze who make the case that Catholics not only can be fun… they need to be. Listen in to hear more on why fun is essential to the faith and discover ways you can add more joy to your life.

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Connect with Daniel and Ana!

That Catholic Couple: Youtube Channel | Facebook

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Ana: Twitter | Instagram

Our interview with Daniel and Ana’s That Catholic Couple Youtube channel.

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Decisions, decisions, decisions… our lives are often made up of the decisions we make or even fail to make. In this episode, Kevin and Lisa share 3 steps to help you make decisions that conform to God’s will. Get valuable insights on how to pray through, think about, and act on decisions big and small.

SHOWNOTES

What Does God Want by Fr. Michael Scanlan

True North by Lifeteen’s Joel Stepanek

Venial Sin vs. Mortal Sin

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SEEK2017 is over, now what? Join hosts Kevin and Lisa as they talk about their top 10 moments of SEEK,  as well as three “now what” steps for life after SEEK.

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Facebook Live of Lisa’s Real Womanhood SEEK talk. You can find the rest of the FB Live talks on the same FOCUS FB page.

Buy all of the SEEK talks for $34.99 at Shop FOCUS! (There are 60+ talks, not 90, sorry for our error.)

Our 2 part series on resolutions and habits.

How to play Liar’s Dice – this is pretty close to the version we play.

Dating Detox interview with That Catholic Couple – get ready to laugh!

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So many people make goals, but then never achieve them. What if there was way to give you the breakthroughs you need to finally kick that bad habit or start a good one? Sharing from the wisdom of the Church and a revolutionary book, The Power of Habit, Kevin and Lisa break down the 3 elements of a habit and how you can use them right now. This episode will help you go from making goals to achieving them.

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The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

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The New Year is almost here, but are you ready to make a New Years’ Resolution? Kevin and Lisa talk about Lisa’s high school bucket list, the parable of the talents, Michael Hyatt’s new book Living Forward, and how to practically make a New Years’ resolution with SMART goals. Join us and live 2017 with a greater purpose.

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Servidoras (The order Lisa spent a semester serving with in Argentina.)

Living Foward by Michael Hyatt

We are sad to report that it appears that monks who sleep in their coffins are a myth. Sorry, you can’t join that order, but if you are looking to found an order the “Servants of God who Sleep in their Coffins” is available.

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The Holy Spirit? That’s not for Catholics, right? WRONG! The Holy Spirit is a person who wants to be in an intimate relationship with you.

In this episode host Lisa Cotter and special guest Mary Bielski discuss three ways to build a stronger relationship with the Holy Spirit as you invite Him more deeply into your life.

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Connect with Mary

Mary’s Website

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Come to Steubenville Northwest with Mary and Lisa!!

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Ah… the feeling of Christmas break! Few things in life are better than a break from work and/or school. But, how often do we look back at these times and realize that we’ve wasted them?

In this episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter look at how to make the best of Christmas break (or any break) by living it with meaning and purpose. Whether you have a few days or a few weeks for Christmas break this year, make the most of it with these four tips.

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Masstimes.org

Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper

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