Ellie Hiller is a Catholic convert, mother, wife, registered nurse, and author.

A former competitive CrossFit athlete who spent years training and competing at an elite level, she developed a deep appreciation for the significance of the body, discipline, and formation.

Those convictions ultimately led her to the incarnational and sacramental vision of Catholicism.

She is the author of "To Whom Shall I Go?: Why I Laid Down My Protest," a memoir chronicling her journey from Evangelical Christianity into the Catholic Church.

Through her writing and speaking, Ellie explores embodied faith, conversion, and the integration of body and soul at the heart of Christian life.

SHOW NOTES:

• BOOK GIVEAWAY: Email [email protected]. The first two listeners to reach me by Sept. 12 will receive a free copy of Ellie's memoir!

• Ellie's memoir, To Whom Shall I Go?: https://amzn.to/43bXcG9

• Ellie's husband Sean's YouTube channel that she appears on every now and then, geared to helping people better understand the Catholic faith: https://youtube.com/@lectiowithseanhiller?si=3ldN3j_DXDwPfNyK

• Ellie's Instagram: @Elliehiller

• Ellie's website: https://www.elliehillerauthor.com/

• Ellie's interviews on EWTN TV's "At Home with Jim and Joy": Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im; Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgG_cBiaDb4 [NOTE TO STEPH: Added on Aug. 30]

• Louis DeMontfort's Consecration to Mary, which Ellie mentioned: https://www.catholiccompany.com/pages/how-to-make-your-st-louis-de-montforts-total-consecration-to-jesus-through-mary

Patti Maguire Armstrong is a TV talk show host for Ladies of Another View and an award-winning author and journalist with the National Catholic Register. Her latest books are Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering, What Would Monica Do?, the Dear God children's series, and Holy Hacks. She was also the co-author and managing editor of the Amazing Grace series. Patti has a B.A. in social work and M.A. in public administration and worked in those fields before staying home as a freelance writer. She and her late husband, Mark, raised their ten children in North Dakota and now have 21 grandchildren.

SHOW NOTES:

• Patti's co-authored book on Michelle Duppong's life, Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/michelle-duppong/

• Patti's author website: PattiMaguireArmstrong.com

• "Radiating Joy" documentary on Michelle's life: https://watch.formed.org/radiating-joy-the-michelle-duppong-story

• Servant of God Michelle Duppong Guild: https://michelleduppongcause.org/

• Michelle's Caringbridge: https://www.caringbridge.org/site/013ce138-4dfa-3555-974e-c3a284523b79/post/431cb465-e9f0-32b1-9209-5e954ffd7ded

• Roxane's podcast interview with Michelle's sister Lisa, "Is my sister Michelle Duppong a saint?": https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/is-my-sister-michelle-duppong-a-saint

Brenda Posch believes that Sister Annella Zervas, who was born and died in Moorhead, Minnesota, is a saint. Today, she'll share why.

Brenda lives in Moorhead, Minnesota, and attends St. Joseph's Church—the home parish of now Servant of God Annella Zervas, who died at 26 years old 100 years ago, and whose cause for sainthood is underway. Brenda came to know the story of Sister Annella and her heroic suffering with a rare skin condition while her husband, "Chip" Posch, was undergoing a health trial. Today, we'll hear about her strong belief that Sister Annella was an extraordinary person who can help us on our journeys to heaven.

SHOW NOTES:

• AN INVITATION FOR AUG. 8, 2026: The Centennial Celebration of the Death of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB. Join Bishop Cozzens and the Sister Annella Guild to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Servant of God Annella Zervas; 3:45 Blessing and Dedication of the Zervas Family Monument (St. Joseph's Cemetery); 5:00 Celebration of Holy Mass (St Francis de Sales Catholic Church in North Moorhead) (reception to follow). Kindly RSVP and find additional event information at: sisterannella.org/centennial-celebration-day

• Website to advance the cause of Sister Annella: www.sisterannella.org, which includes much information about her and the Guild, written from a variety of people, on her role in their lives, prayers, and the "Ticket for Eternity" book about her life.

• The "Ticket for Eternity" book details the life and suffering of Sister Annella and includes a Litany of Suffering based upon her life. "After reading this book I believe people will understand better why she is a saint," Brenda said. This book can be purchased or downloaded from the website.

• "Faith Conversations" article Roxane wrote about Sister Annella with Brenda's input: www.inforum.com/opinion/columns/nun-being-eyed-for-sainthood-returns-to-st-joes

Rose Folsom has helped thousands of Christians move from "Am I doing this prayer thing right?" to a deeper, more peaceful relationship with God. A convert to Catholicism and Lay Dominican, Rose brings more than 30 years of study—and wrestling with the distractions of her own prayer life—to her coaching and writing. Previously, she owned a successful calligraphy studio in the Washington, D.C., area and later served as director of a White House office. She's written place cards for kings, flown on Air Force II, and now helps people hear God more clearly.

SHOW NOTES:

• Rose's self-published prayer journal, "Bless You, Daughter: praying with resilient women of the Bible," is available through her "Sacred Pause" website: https://rosefolsom.substack.com/. On the home page, click "Prayer Journal" button to purchase this journal, which applies the wisdom of women in Scripture to the struggles we face in our daily lives.

• Rose's gift to listeners of "Matters of Soul Importance": Visit https://rosefolsom.substack.com/p/youre-not-bad-at-prayer to watch a free, short video, "Sacred Connection," explaining Rose's core teachings on how to connect with God to ensure he's listening. Rose says, "My clients love this piece of my Sacred Belonging Program," noting that it has caused many of her clients, longtime Christians, to realize something simple that they were missing in their prayer life, which makes all the difference for them.

• To reach Rose directly, email: [email protected]

Lynn Kotrba is a wife, mom and co-founder of Harvest Hope Farm with her husband Jason. For the past 29 years, Lynn has worked with youth from all backgrounds through her work in foster care and for the past eight, through the youth programs she has created at the farm. Lynn and Jason have eight children who are the inspiration to her work at Harvest Hope Farm. They live in rural Moorhead.

SHOW NOTES:

• Lynn's and Jason's website: Harvesthopefarm.org

• Social: Search for "Harvest Hope Farm" on Facebook and Instagram

Dia Boyle is a graduate of Cornell College and of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, where she earned her M.S.L. and met her husband. Happily at home in a university community in Minnesota, Dia has raised three children, made a home for her family, and fostered lasting friendships around her coffee table. She is an author, most recently of The Thoughtful Home, a book about what a home is and what it is for.

SHOW NOTES:

• Dia's newest book: The Thoughtful Home (Scepter Publishing 2024) https://www.amazon.com/Thoughtful-Home-Dia-Boyle/dp/1594175373

• Dia's website: www.diaboyle.com

Alexandra DeSanctis is a contributing writer to National Review and co-author of the 2022 book, Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing. She writes and speaks regularly on topics including the pro-life movement, abortion policy, religion, politics, and family issues. Her work has been published in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, the Human Life Review, and many other publications.

SHOW NOTES:

• Alexandra's book: Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing

• Alexandra's X handle: @xan_desanctis

• Alexandra's recent National Review piece: https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/05/brandon-gills-master-class-in-exposing-abortion-euphemism/

• Roxane's recent episode revealing the effects of abortion on one young life: https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/salonen-should-minors-be-able-to-access-abortion

• Roxane's piece for the National Catholic Register, "Erika Bachiochi on Being a Pro-Life Catholic, Feminist Intellectual and Mother of 7: 'Our Hearts Long for the Good,'" which featured input from Alexandra: https://www.ncregister.com/features/erika-bachiochi-on-being-a-pro-life-catholic-feminist-intellectual-and-mother-of-7-our-hearts-long-for-the-good?

Prisha Mosley is a detransitioner and ambassador at Independent Women. In her teen years, Prisha was set on a path of medical "gender transition" by doctors and counselors who insisted that changing her body through large amounts of testosterone and undergoing surgery to remove her breasts would remedy her mental health problems. Since sharing her "detransitioner" story publicly, Mosley has become one of the nation's leading voices against what she calls "gender-affirming harm." She's testified before state legislatures across the country, including radio and TV outlets like Fox News, The Megyn Kelly Show, and more.

SHOW NOTES:

• Prisha's website: https://www.independentwomen.com/people/prisha-mosley/

• Article on Prisha from December 2025:https://www.independentwomen.com/2025/12/19/the-experts-on-gender-care-were-winging-it/

• Video with Prisha, pregnant, which caught my attention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY6s_wIDUaU

• Matters of Soul Importance episode, "Can we change our gender?" with Dr. Pastor Patrick Lovejoy, which in I mention Prisha: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-we-change-our-gender/id1724252428?i=1000713812834

Joanne Poehls grew up 12 miles southwest of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where her dad worked as a grain farmer and her mother was a gardener who loved growing flowers and vegetables. With her four older siblings and a twin sister, Joanne enjoyed the outdoors, the farm animals, and the rural life that afforded space and peace, along with hard work. Now married to Jeff for 32 years, she is once again in the country, living on a five-acre farm site in Sabin, Minnesota. Along with mothering their four now-grown sons, Joanne has worked primarily in the medical secretarial field in various clinic and hospital settings, and currently is employed at a speech therapy clinic in Fargo. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, bicycling and stretching her soul through involvement in various faith groups and ministries.

SHOW NOTES:

• Biography of Saint Faustina Kowalksa, whom Joanne referenced: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/stfaustina/bio

Brittany Poppe is a Christian abortion recovery coach, pro-life speaker, and advocate for truth and healing. She helps women partner with God to find freedom and restore their hearts after abortion. She hosts "Abortion Recovery for Christian Women," a globally ranked top 2% Christian podcast that equips women with biblical guidance, hope, and practical steps toward emotional and spiritual healing.

Passionate about sharing God's truth in love, Brittany inspires women to experience wholeness in Christ while raising awareness about the true cost of abortion and the redeeming power of God's grace.

SHOW NOTES:

• Brittany's podcast: Abortion Recovery for Christian Women: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abortion-recovery-pro-life-abortion-pill-biblical-healing/id1668717310

• Instagram: @brittanypoppe

• Website: brittanypoppe.com

• Email: [email protected]

• Link to May 10 Mother's Day "Faith Conversations" feature on motherhood featuring Brittany and her mother, Tami Berry: Mother, daughter find their way back to one another after hidden abortion