Of Sound Mind and Spirit - Podcast for Catholic Women

In the second part of "Lessons From the Field", we flip the persepctive from our kids to ourselves, diving into lessons that we as parents learned from supporting our young athletes!

Snippet from the Show: "Your relationship is not with the sport. Your relationship is with your child. And one day, they are not going to play that sport anymore."

"What happens when that sport is not there anymore? Do they still know that you love them for who they are, not for the sport they play?" — Shelly Kelly

Read the book Lisa mentioned!: Changing the Game: The Parent's Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids

QUOTE: "Sport, properly directed, develops character, makes a man courageous, a generous loser, and a gracious victor;” Pope Pius XII

WE WANT TO KNOW! How do you parent your athletes? - or if you played sports as a youth, what tips do you have for how we as parents can do better for our kids today?

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As the Texas wildflowers color the sides of our highways, it's time to tend not only to our gardens but also to the growth of our inner faith. Join us as our special guest, Margaret Rose Realy, explores the parallels between tending to your garden and enriching your spiritual life.

The author of "A Garden Catechism", Margaret helps us discover how to create meaningful spaces for prayer and contemplation through the language of plants.

SNIPPET FROM THE SHOW: "But I had realized that I could no longer do what God had called me to be. I was a gardener, and everything about me was about gardening, being in the dirt, pulling the weeds, feeling the soil in my hands, and I could no longer do that. [...] And I remember sitting in adoration, and I was just weeping, and like, Lord, you made me a gardener. Now what am I going to do? I'm not who you made me anymore. And just sobbing. And I heard so clearly in my heart the words, you will write." - Margaret Rose Realy

WE WANT TO KNOW!: We would love to hear how your own gardens—both earthly and spiritual—are blossoming this season. Write to us, share photos of your sacred spaces, or simply spread the word about how 'Of Sound Mind and Spirit' has inspired you.

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As the hustle and bustle of sports seasons pick up pace, we're excited to tap into lessons we've learned from years of raising young athletes! In this first of two parts, we delve into the reasons behind encouraging our children to play sports —from promoting healthy lifestyles to the essential life skills learned on the field.

Snippet from the Show:

"Sports are a school of loyalty, courage, endurance, resoluteness, universal brotherhood—all natural virtues, but which provide the supernatural virtues with a solid foundation, and prepare us to bear the burden of the most serious responsibilities without weakness." – Pope Pius XII

“They are called to make sports an opportunity for meeting and dialogue, over and above every barrier of language, race or culture. Sports, in fact, can make an effective contribution to peaceful understanding between peoples and to establishing the new civilization of love.” – St. Pope John Paul II "Jubilee of Sports People" October 29, 2000

Resource: Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

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We're indulging in a bit of nostalgia and reflection on the fading art of letter writing. Join us as we recount childhood memories of writing to our grandparents and explore the unique charm of handwritten correspondence.

We want to hear from you, too! Have you recently found a bundle of old letters with stories and memories tucked between the lines? Will you join us in putting pen to paper? We also dive into the potent emotions tied to letters, from the joy of receiving personal mail to the glimpses of history letters offer.

Rediscover with us the power of the pen as we bond over shared and personal experiences, read published correspondences from notable figures, and grapple with the digital age's effects on this timeless tradition. So, let's reflect, laugh, and maybe inspire each other to pick up a stamp once more on this episode of "Of Sound Mind and Spirit."

SNIPPET FROM THE SHOW: 

The Lost Art of Letter Writing: "Because writing a letter to someone requires thought and silence. And in a way, we move through life at 1000 miles an hour now, it's so much easier to shoot them a text or a social media message, but by sitting down and taking pen in hand and thinking out loud, what you would tell them if you were face to face with them is a whole different way of communicating." - Shelly

WE WANT TO KNOW:  In what ways do you think letter writing can still be relevant in today's fast-paced, digital world, and how might it benefit younger generations?

How do you think personal and family history can be preserved through letters, and have letters ever given you a deeper insight into a family member’s life?

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What have we learned in the 15 years since we started on this incredible journey to share our faith journey with others through our writing? That your journey of faith isn't a straight line, there are peaks and valleys, twists and turns. But largely, it’s about walking with each other on your journey and supporting others on theirs. We spend a little time reflecting on the past 15 years writing (and now podcasting) together.

ACCEPTING GIFTS: In honor of our 15th anniversary, would you please leave us a review on your podcast player?

SNIPPET FROM THE SHOW: "Our writing adventure, our new podcasting adventure, us working together. This is how Christ is using us to support one another in our faith journey. And hopefully that we are inspiring and supporting others who come into our community..." - Lisa

WE WANT TO KNOW: When was the last time you sat and reflected on your faith journey?

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We get by with a little help from our friends! What to do when Lent arrives and you need some extra motivation? For this episode, we invited seven friends (and family) to offer their own perspectives on how this liturgial season helps them forge a closer relationship with Christ!

Thank you to our Special Guests!

We want to know! How would YOU answer these questions?

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Lisa and Shelly invite you to reconsider social media as a medium to spread the Gospel and manifest the love of God this Lent.

In Episode 38, aptly named "Rethinking Social Media for Lent," we’re challenging the conventional notion of giving up social media for Lent.  Let's instead use these powerful platforms to share positivity, deepen our faith, and become torchbearers of God’s radiant love.

We delve into practical ways to be purposeful with our online presence, turning our feeds into streams of encouragement, hope, and joy. 

SNIPPET FROM THE SHOW: 

Taking a Social Media Break for Lent: “Here’s how you can do your Lenten challenge while giving up social media, which I'm not advocating, but if you need to… Pray for everyone on your list, pray for your Facebook friends, pray for your Instagram friends, Twitter, etc. No need to go on the platform, just pray for all those you regularly engage with on it." ~ Lisa Jones

FOR MORE INFO:

Sign up for our weekly email list during Lent for support and encouragement for this Lenten Challenge.  We’ll provide practical, quick and easy suggestions for posting content that embodies the principles of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

WE WANT TO KNOW:

Can you share ways in which social media has allowed you to evangelize or spread God's love effectively?

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Who says you can't know and grow in your faith while reading Young Adult Fiction? It might be just as heaven intended!

In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of Young Adult (YA) historical fiction with the wonderfully talented Amanda Lauer, author of the award winning "...As Heaven Intended" Civil War era novels.

You'll love Amanda's joy and positivity as she recounts her journey bringing teens and young adults good fiction with characters whose everyday faith guides them!

FOR MORE INFO: Find out more about Amanda's books, including her Time Travel novels series at https://amandalauer.com/

Heaven Intended Civil War Series:

·  A World Such as Heaven Intended

·  A Life Such as Heaven Intended

·  A Love Such as Heaven Intended

·  A Freedom Such as Heaven Intended

·  A Faith Such as Heaven Intended

Time travel books:

·  Anything But Groovy

·  Royal & Ancient

Don't forget to share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone who's looking for clean, positive, teen or young adult fiction.

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We're thrilled to introduce our friend and guest, Amy Connell - a certified personal trainer who wants you to take a rest day and nutrition coach who wants you to enjoy dessert. Amy joins us for an enlightening conversation as we look at how to move with the grace of both the body and the spirit, learning to trust in our paths, and empowering ourselves in this season of life. 

All Things Amy and Graced Health!

-Visit https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/ and receive “31 Ways to Take Care of Yourself and Improve Your Health Without Going to the Gym.” 

- Grab a copy of her book "Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules”.

- Listen and subscribe to her podcast, Graced Health. It's for women who want simple and grace-filled ways to take care of herself and enjoy a little chocolate in the process.

P.S. Hey moms out there, sneak a pod-listen suggestion to your daughters: Amy’s newest podcast for teen girls, “Lessons To My Teenage Self.”  

Snippet from the Show:   

The Importance of Sleep for Health: "It impacts our mental health. It impacts our physical health, it impacts our mental clarity, which will help have that ripple effect into the decisions that we make." ~ Amy Connell

We Want to Know! How can adopting a positive mindset about aging and having confidence in your path affect your overall health and wellness?

Don't forget to share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone who could use a little inspiration to move with grace through their season of life.

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