What do we do when we don’t know what will happen next? In today's episode, we reflect on how to step into the unknown with faith, trust and surrender.  

A special thanks to Mark, our producer, and Elizabeth Slaten, the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Tyler, for all of your hard work in making this podcast possible.  

Fr. Steven Chabarria (priest of the Diocese of Tyler) joins us for a discussion on the Holy Father’s newest encyclical, Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us). Father Chabarria gives us a basic overview of the purpose of this document and then guides us through a brief discussion on each chapter. 

Sister Josephine Garrett joins us for a conversation about the Epidemic of Loneliness and how healthy communities can offer a solution. She offers practical suggestions for how families can build community in their parishes, and discusses the difference between healthy and unhealthy communities.

Show Notes: 

Listen to Sister Josephine’s podcast: Hope Stories 

For more information about the Diocesan Women’s Retreat on March 29, 2025 please visit www.dioceseoftyler.org/womensretreat. Early Bird Registration ends January 14th!   

The 2025 Jubilee Year will begin in Rome on December 24, 2024, and in local dioceses on Sunday, December 28th. Jubilee Years are significant moments in the life of the Church, but what does it mean for our families? In today’s episode we talk about practical ways to celebrate the Jubilee Year within our families and what this year could mean for you personally.  

Show Notes: 

Information about the Jubilee Year & Handouts for Families for the Diocese of Tyler: https://www.dioceseoftyler.org/jubilee/ 

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Jubilee Celebration Calendar 

Fr. Justin Braun (Pastor of Sacred Heart in Texarkana and Vocations Director) joins us for a conversation about family missionary discipleship. Father helps us understand what missionary discipleship is, what it looks like for families and very practical ways we can live this out within our homes and parishes. We also how parishes can support families in their mission to go out into the world.  

Show Notes: 

Other episodes with Fr. Braun: 

What is a Marriage Catechumenate? (Part 2) 

How to Have a Happy Death 

How I Fell in Love with the Eucharist 

Vatican document referenced by Fr. Braun: The pastoral conversion of the Parish community in the service of the evangelizing mission of the Church 

Join us for the 2025 Diocesan Women’s Retreat on March 29th! Learn more about this event by visiting www.dioceseoftyler.org/womensretreat. 

We had so much fun talking with Katie Sciba about Catholic Minimalism that we invited her back for a "Part 2"! Today we talk with Katie about Holy Simplicity—we review what that means regarding our homes, and then we do a deep dive on Holy Simplicity at the spiritual level. 

Show Notes: 

Previous Episode with Katie: Catholic Minimalism & Holy Simplicity  

Learn more about Katie Sciba at www.katiesciba.com  

Listen to her podcast: Two Coins Culture 

Katie’s YouTube Channel: @katiescibaspeaker 

Fr. Bowlin joins us for Part 2 of our conversation about spiritual healing. We discuss practical ways of getting started on this journey, and things to keep in mind along the way.  

Show Notes: 

Podcasts mentioned: Restore the Glory Podcast; Every Knee Shall Bow (Spiritual Warfare Series) 

Books mentioned: The Liber Christo Method; The Lord of the Rings  

Other episodes with Fr. Bowlin: 

• Spiritual Healing (Part 1) 

• Families & The Spiritual Battle 

• Introduction to the Domestic Monastery 

• St. Joseph: Husband, Father, Worker, Saint 

Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss before the podcast ends this year? Let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected]. 

Katie Weiss is the founder and Executive Director of Behold, a program built to give women the skills needed to pray using Visio Divina. We spoke with Katie about what Visio Divina is and how to use this method of prayer. We also discussed Behold’s newest book “Grieving with Hope,” a prayer book for mothers who have experienced miscarriage.  

Show Notes: 

Website: https://www.beholdvisiodivina.com/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behold.visiodivina/  

Resources from Behold:

• Steps to Visio Divina 

Father Bowlin of the Diocese of Tyler joins us to talk about spiritual healing and the practical tools needed when dealing with our wounds.   

Show Notes: 

Podcast mentioned: Restore the Glory Podcast  

Book mentioned: The Temperament God Gave You 

Other episodes with Father Bowlin: 

• Families & The Spiritual Battle 

• Introduction to the Domestic Monastery 

• St. Joseph: Husband, Father, Worker, Saint 

Do you have questions or something you would like us to cover in Part 2? Email Deanna at [email protected]! 

In today’s episode we talk with Katie Sciba about “Catholic Minimalism” and how this idea of holy simplicity can transform our homes as well as our spiritual lives. She offers very practical suggestions on how to get started make space for the gifts God wants us to receive. 

Show Notes: 

Learn more about Katie Sciba at www.katiesciba.com.

Listen to her podcast: Two Coins Culture