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Brya’s story as a Catholic woman

The story behind Brya’s new book, Befriending your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Healing and Wholeness

Brya’s advice for listeners who have no idea what it means to befriend their inner child and no longer try to erase or abandon themselves

How learning about attachment styles impacts the way that we claim the reality of being made in the image of God

Brya’s ADULT acronym and how it can help us rise above wounds and fractures in our lives

How we can be better tuned into the sensations of our body and how that attunement can bring healing

What attunement is and why it’s so important when it comes to befriending our inner child

How Brya lives out the feminine genius in her ordinary, daily life as a daughter of God

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Meg’s new adventures as a homeowner in South Bend

Why we should throw out perfectionism when it comes to hosting and how to embrace scruffy hospitality

Meg’s recent pilgrimage to South Korea

How Meg started writing about the lives of the saints, how she’s grown in friendship with them over the years, and how that heavenly friendship impacts how she views herself as a daughter of God

The universality of the Catholic Church

What it was like for Meg to adapt her saint book for older children into a six part series for little kids

How Meg lives out the feminine genius in her ordinary, daily life as a daughter of God

Pick up a copy of Meg’s new Saints Around the World for Little Ones Collection

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Modern Saints by Ann Ball

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Dr. King’s story as a Catholic woman

The origin story of Dr. King’s new book, Intensive Caring: A Practical Handbook for Catholics about Serious Illness and End-of-Life Care

What suffering looks like as Catholics and why a Catholic understanding of suffering stands at odds against a secular culture

What palliative care is and how it differs from hospice care

Dr. King’s advice for successful conversations about death and dying with parents who are navigating serious illness and end-of-life care decisions

How Catholics can advocate for themselves and their loved ones to ensure that they’re getting care that is respectful of their dignity

What a good death is and how we can prepare for it

How Dr. King lives out the feminine genius in her daily life as a daughter of God

Pick up a copy of Dr. King’s new book, Intensive Caring: A Practical Handbook for Catholics about Serious Illness and End-of-Life Care

Connect with Dr. King online

Read an article talking about the benefits of palliative care support

Example guide to help conversations with loved ones about health care from The Conversation Project

Five Wishes

Compilation of states with Catholic versions of advance directive forms (even if your state doesn’t have one, you can use other states as examples!)

A beautiful Church document from Saint Pope John Paul II on teaching

A Church document teaching on palliative care

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Heather’s story as a Catholic woman and her story of living the paschal mystery of dying and rising

A brand new Advent journal and meditation collection Heather wrote called Encountering Emmanuel

How to recognize areas of self-reliance in our lives and what it looks like practically to open ourselves up to God’s life and power

How Heather’s journey of healing has impacted the way she views God as Father and herself as His beloved daughter

Heather’s advice for listeners who struggle in their relationship with Mary and have a desire to grow in relationship with her this Advent

Why it’s crucial that we don’t miss sitting at the feet of Jesus this Advent and how to practically be with the Lord in this season

How Heather lives out the feminine genius in her ordinary, daily life as a daughter of God

Heather’s new Advent journal, Encountering Emmanuel

The pause app that John Eldridge created to help you create a habit of coming into God’s presence throughout the day

The Abiding Together podcast

Visit Heather on Instagram

Jesus wants to come right now into every moment and situation you find yourself in. Where do you long for him to show up in your life this Advent?

In what ways do you rely on yourself and reject the providence of the Father? Do you trust Him to provide everything you need?

Heather mentioned the importance of becoming little and dependent in our relationship with the Lord. What is your first reaction to that statement? Would you describe yourself as little and dependent in your relationship with the Lord?

What is your relationship with Mary like? Do you have a desire to grow in relationship with her this Advent?

What is one practical way that you can make a plan to simply be with the Lord this Advent?

Melissa’s story as a Catholic woman

Why you shouldn’t wait for a crisis to consider marriage therapy

How to go about choosing a good therapist for you and your marriage

Some of the reasons that women and couples stay away from marriage therapy

Bringing up your desire for marriage therapy with your spouse

What to do if your spouse is hesitant to go to therapy with you

Melissa’s advice for what to do if you’re feeling disconnected from your spouse while raising a family

How to connect with your spouse on date night and Melissa’s surprising advice about how to get into deeper connection

Why Melissa and her husband go on a marriage retreat every year and Melissa’s advice for going on a retreat with your spouse

How Melissa lives out the feminine genius in her daily life as a wife

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Melissa’s (free!) 25 questions for better connections in your marriage

14 Day Marriage Connection Challenge (use the code LETTERS for 15% off!)

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Have you been to marriage therapy? If yes, how has it impacted your marriage? If not, what are your thoughts on reaching out to a therapist after listening to this conversation with Melissa?

Have you believed the lie that your marriage “isn’t that bad” or the lie that your marriage is “beyond saving”? How do you think the Lord desires to speak truth over your relationship and sacrament?

Does your marriage have a support team? If not, what is the first step that you could take today to creating a community around your marriage to support and encourage you?

What are three questions you can ask your spouse on a date night or as you connect at the end of the day that can facilitate connection?

Kathryn’s story as a Catholic woman

The advice Kathryn would give to herself at the beginning of her relationship

How a 44 day NICU stay imploded Kathryn’s marriage and how she and Scott have found healing

How to make time to connect with your spouse so you don’t wake up twenty years from now realizing you don’t know your spouse

Knowing when you need the help of a marriage therapist and what to do if your spouse isn’t interested in therapy together

Three ways to work through disagreements in a way that honors your spouse and your marriage together

What Kathryn is looking forward to in this next season of her marriage as her kids head off to college

How Kathryn lives out the feminine genius in her ordinary, daily life as a wife

Check out Kathryn’s book, Live Big, Love Bigger

Visit Kathryn’s website

Listen to Kathryn’s radio show and NICU support podcast

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As you reflect on your own marriage, what are some things about your spouse, yourself, and your marriage that you’ve learned along the way?

How can you make time to connect with your spouse if you’re in a busy season of life?

When you disagree with your husband, do you handle the conflict in a way that honors your spouse and your marriage? If not, what changes can you make the next time an argument arises?

What are you looking forward to in this current season of your marriage?

Rebekah’s story as a woman and a wife

The origin story of Ginger & Peach Lingerie

How Rebekah honors the dignity and beauty of each woman by running a model-free lingerie company

Why you don’t actually need lingerie to heal your body image or to have a great marriage - and what DOES bring healing in your heart

Body image as one of the very first issues women face after the fall and how Jesus brings relationship and redemption

How Rebekah’s husband, Andrew, spoke the truth over her desire to start a business and inspired her to become a lingerie designer

The lies that we believe as women when it comes to our bodies and shame

Explore Ginger & Peach collections on their website and use the code LETTERSTOWOMEN for 10% off any purchase

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Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito

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Rebekah chose to have Ginger & Peach be a model free lingerie company to combat comparison. Do you struggle with comparing your body to other women around you (in real life and online)? What would it look like to live confidently as the woman God created you to be?

You don’t need lingerie to heal your marriage, you need Jesus. What is one area of your marriage that you can invite the Lord into today?

Rebekah shares about how Andrew spoke the truth about her gifts and helped point her towards the mission of Ginger & Peach. In your marriage, when has your husband spoken truth over you and revealed something about who you are to yourself?

Do you believe that you are fearfully and wonderfully made? In what areas of your life have you believed the lies from the devil that say you are not loved, not good, and not created with purpose?

Rebekah shared how she creates because she is made by God who is a creator. What are some ways you enjoy being creative — and if you can’t think of any, what creative pursuits could you make space for in your daily life?

Ellen’s story as a Catholic woman

The origin story of Ellen’s podcast, Charting Towards Intimacy, and how she became a Catholic sexuality and intimacy coach

Why it’s important to reflect on who taught you about sex and how to bring Jesus into that space

Why sex should never hurt or be painful and how to find healing for both your body and your soul

Ellen’s lube recommendations (and why you should leave the coconut oil in the kitchen)

What to do if you rarely (or never!) orgasm

Practical tips to start talking with your spouse more about your sex life

The 10 minute unwind and how it can make a difference if you’re feeling too touched out for sex

What it’s like for Ellen to be in the field of sexology as a Catholic

How Ellen lives out the feminine genius in her everyday life as a Catholic wife

Listen to the Charting Toward Intimacy podcast

Follow Ellen on Instagram

Check out Vines in Full Bloom

Holy Sex by Dr. Gregory Popcack

The Orgasm Course for Catholic Women

Catholic Sex Positions Guide

Discussion questions:

Who taught you about sex when you were in second grade? Do you think this education was appropriate? How did what you learn back then impact what you think about sex now as a wife?

When you think about your sex life, do you get overwhelmed? What might be the root of your overwhelm—pain during sex? Lack of pleasure? What is one practical thing you can do after this podcast episode to find healing in your sex life with your spouse?

How often do you talk about sex with your husband? Would having a daily, five minute conversation with your spouse about sex be something you could make a part of your day?

What would you 10 minute unwind look like in an ideal world? Would it include Scripture, reading, journaling, sitting in the silence? Make a plan for what you’ll do the next time you sit down to unwind at the end of the day.

Sex is a form of communication. What are some things that you love about your spouse that you want to communicate to them both in and out of the bedroom?

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