In The Middle-Divorce Healing For Catholic Women

In this week's show I talk with Lindy Wynne, the host of the podcast, Mama's In Spirit, to discuss faith, family, and the journey of midlife. Lindy shares her story of moving from California to Franklin, Tennessee, a decision that came from much discernment and prayer during the pandemic. She recounts the challenges and blessings of this significant transition in her family and how God has shown up in amazing ways. 

Lindy talks about the mental, emotional and spiritual challenges of moving her family across the country to a new state, purchasing their dream home on a beautiful piece of property and the importance of relying on God and reaching out for help during this huge transition. She emphasizes the significance of authentic relationships and how they've fortified her through various trials, including adopting children with special needs and family illnesses.

The conversation delves into the complexities of midlife, from hormonal changes to navigating relationships with adult children and aging parents. Lindy and I reflect on the importance of letting go of the need to control everything and the value of asking for help and building genuine connections with with other women based on authentic friendships.

Lindy shares a profound experience of feeling God's presence during a time when her husband was very ill. She shares a moment in her faith journey when she knew God was present and with her no matter the outcome, illustrating how her faith has grown through difficult circumstances. She emphasizes the importance of being open to God's love and finding joy and peace even in life's most difficult moments.

Lindy and I talk about the beautiful Catholic community in Middle Tennessee, encourage listeners to seek and nurture meaningful friendships, grounded in faith and mutual affection. 

Check out Lindy's podcast, Mama's in Spirit.

Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.

In this week's show I talk with Hayley Robinson Shovlin about her sister Rosie. Hayley has written a book, The Little Flower of Nashville, about Rosie's courageous and faithfilled battle with cancer. At a young age, Rosie had spiritual wisdom that surpasses understanding. Her family and friends watched as she continued to trust in Jesus even when things didn't make sense and her health continued to decline.

In the book, Hayley shares snipets from Rosie's journal. Rosie's writing is so profound and heartfelt. Her journal entries contain the same wisdom and insight that we often read from great saints in our church. Rosie fought the good fight until the very end of her time on earth. She lived her life in such a way that even now she continues to inspire and encourage others on their faith journey. Her witness and love of God even in the midst of pain and suffering offers hope and peace for anyone facing a difficult situation. 

If you need hope and to know that God works even in the midst of the storm...Rosie's story will inspire you to trust that Jesus is in control and to rely on him for his strength!

Click here to learn more about The Little Flower of Nashville and to order a copy of the book. 

Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.

In this week's show I share the history of the devotion to the shoulder of Jesus. Jesus revealed in a vision to St. Bernard of Clarivaux that his most painful wound was his shoulder wound. The wound where the heavy wooden cross ripped his tender skin down to the bone. This hidden wound inflicted excruciating pain on Jesus with every step he took towards Calvary. I will share the special prayer that St. Bernard wrote to honor Jesus' shoulder wound and the promise from Jesus for all of those who keep a devotion to it.

Similar to Jesus, you also have hidden wounds. In this show, I share how your thoughts and beliefs create mental and emotional pain and suffering in your life. You don't have any control over events, situations or other people's words and actions. You do have control how you respond to them. You are in the driver's seat and get to choose what to think and believe about each one. It is your choice that allows you to release hidden and unnecessary suffering. Pain is inevitable because you live in a broken world, but you can choose how to respond. It is in your response that you can find more joy and freedom in your life. 

Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.

In this week's show, I talk with Anne Trufant, founder of Mission on the Mountain, about how God speaks to each of us. Anne share's a powerful encounter with Christ that she had at an early age and how that encounter changed the trajectory of her life.

From that one encounter God gave her the gift of Scripture. Anne shares that so many Catholics believe the lie Scripture is hard or that Catholics just don't know the Bible. In ministry and retreats, Anne teaches that the Bible is "our book." She says it is how you and I get to know what Jesus said, the actions he took with others and it is how you get to know him on a deep and intimate level. 

So many times, women worry about the past or what will happen in the future. Women often overthink and overanalyze in order to control the outcome of different situations. Anne shares wise advice given to her by a spiritual director to "be where your feet are planted." If you are always looking for more, you're going to miss the now, which is where all of the grace can be found. The Lord has plenty of grace for this moment in your life. When you are present in the moment, this allows you to be open to where God wants to lead you. When you stop striving and resisting, you are able to hear the voice of God. Sometimes it will be a whisper in your ear, a message placed on your heart through Scripture, an image in your mind or just a deep knowing of God. Each one of us hears God voice in different ways during our faith journey. Knowing the Lord and being willing to listen will allow him to use you in ways to build up and encourage others, especially those you are most familiar with in your family, friend groups and those you encounter on a daily basis. 

Click here to learn more about Anne's ministry, Mission on the Mountain.

Click here to learn about Anne's upcoming retreat, Deep Dive into the Extravagant Love of God

If you are in the Nashville area, click here to register to hear Anne speak at the next Magnificat Meal on June 1st. 

Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.

In this week's show, I share the three pillars that I teach women in retreats, through one-on-one coaching and inner healing. The pillars are encounter, transform and magnify. When you can encounter the love of the Father and fully embrace your identity as the daughter of the King, your life changes in amazing ways. It is in this identity that you find the faith and courage to boldly share your faith with others and to find healing and transformation in your physical, spiritual, mental and emotional lives. 

As women, we shine our light of faith for others to see. Imagine yourself as a lighthouse shining in the darkness for others to see through your words and actions. Other women are looking at you and how you handle different situations in your life. I am sure that you have someone you look to for guidance and direction. In my life, my friend Linda, is one of my lighthouses. She has endured so much pain and suffering in her life, yet she continues to shine with joy and gratitude in all things.  

Listen to this week's show to hear more about Linda and how you can be a lighthouse for those around you. The world is filled with darkness and needs your light to shine bright through your faith, by encouraging and building up others. 

Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.

In this week's show, Haley Riney and I continue our conversation about stepping out in faith to serve the Lord. We talk specifically about how Catholic's need encouragement to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit to share words of knowledge and wisdom as a way to build up others along their faith journey. 

Stepping out in courage to share your faith with others mean being uncomfortable and a times taking the risk of being rejected, but the rewards are great! Haley challenges each one of us to ask these questions each day...Lord, how can you use me today? Lord, who do you want to bless through me?

When you are willing to allow the Lord to work through you it is an opportunity to share words with someone who may be struggling and need to see the face of God. Imagine what the world would be like if each person was willing to step out in courage to share their faith with their words and actions. 

Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.

In this show, I talk with my friend Haley Riney about her journey with the Holy Spirit. Haley and I met this past summer at Joanne Moody's LIFE Intensive in Franklin, TN. Haley is a fellow Catholic who discovered the Holy Spirit after experiencing painful injuries as an athlete and going through a heartbreaking divorce. While these situations were difficult and challenging, they introduced Haley to God's love and mercy. It was in this most difficult of times that the Holy Spirit revealed himself to her and her life was never the same. 

Haley is a traveling physical therapist. She is willing and courageous to follow where God leads her. Through her obedience, she has partnered with the Holy Spirit to open the door to healing and discovering her unique God-given purpose. 

Haley and I talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how Catholics tend to shy away from them because they are not familiar and often surrounded by uncertainty. Haley shares her journey and how the gifts have allowed her to minister and work with God to bring healing, hope and wholeness to others. 

This is part one of two shows with Haley. 

Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.

In this show, I take you on a journey with the Blessed Mother as she walks beside her son to his crucifixion. Praying the Stations of the Cross is a devotion that allows you to encounter Jesus and all he endured as he carried the cross to his death. 

A few years ago, I discovered a new version of the Stations that touched my heart. At a Cursillo weekend, we prayed the Stations of the Cross from the perspective of the Blessed Mother. Each station is written as she experienced first hand the pain and suffering of her Son. As a mom, it is powerful to walk beside her and to feel her anguish. 

The letters in the word cross, can help you grow deeper in your faith. In this show, I look at each letter through the eyes of the Blessed Mother.

C-connect with Christ

R-Reflect on the life of Christ

O-Offer it Up

S-Sacrifice

S-Sin

Check out Mary's Way of the Cross by Richard Furey

Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.