SHE BELIEVED

1 in 5 women struggle with mental health issues, and today's episode is to remind you that you are never alone. Founder of Running Myself Together, Maria Abbe, generously shares her heart and journey with mental health and how she found strength through faith, community and running. While we may not feel happy all the time, Maria shares how we can find joy and freedom in positioning our entire being towards the will of God. Join in on the conversation and let us remind you that someone is in your corner, always cheering you on!

You can find Maria on IG here https://www.instagram.com/runningmyselftogether/?hl=en and learn more about her ministry on her website: https://www.runningmyselftogether.com/. Join the SHE BELIEVED Podcast community on FB here https://www.facebook.com/groups/963446630694449/?ref=share and connect with me on IG here https://www.instagram.com/carolineroseowens/?hl=en. 

Raise your hand if... your life hasn't looked exactly like you planned. Or you've got a wild dream and you're not quite sure where to go next. How about if you're looking for encouragement in living a more purposeful life? Sister friend, you're not alone! If you're ready to embrace the road less traveled and be inspired to pursue your dreams then listen in! Grace McGowan, creator of Letcha Light Shine, shares her personal story of dropping out of college to pursue her dreams and preaches truth about how important it is for you to pursue your own!

Looking for a community of women who will encourage you to pursue your dreams? Join the SHE BELIEVED community on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/963446630694449/?ref=share. Share your dreams online, tagging @carolineroseowens so we can connect and encourage each other! Connect with Grace here: https://www.instagram.com/letchalightshine/. 

It's easy to clutter our lives with "stuff". Whether that be more clothes, makeup or items on our to-do lists, this "stuff" can become a barrier in our relationship with God and others. If you feel like your "stuff" is keeping you from the life you desire, then girl, turn this episode up, because you're about to learn how to simplify your life in order to make space for the things that truly matter. For today's episode I'm joined by Desirae Endres, host of the Minimal-ish podcast, and we're here to help you learn how to live a more intentional life.
You can find Desirae on social at https://www.instagram.com/desirae.endres/ and online at https://www.desiraeendres.com/. As always, you can find me at https://www.instagram.com/carolineroseowens/ or https://www.carolineroseowens.com/. 

Let's talk feminism! A touchy topic in this #prochoice, #metoo culture we live in today, but what if I told you you're probably a feminist? Would you believe me? Claire Swinarski, host of The Catholic Feminist podcast joins me today to talk about what it means to be a Catholic feminist and how your voice as a woman and as a leader is needed in the Church and in the world! So whether you currently consider yourself a feminist or wouldn't be caught dead with that label, you're going to want to tune into this episode! Find more of Claire on social @thecatholicfeminist and more of me @carolineroseowens. If you're looking to purchase the Blessed Is She Lent 2020 Devotional head to https://blessedisshe.net/product/here-too-lent-devotional/ and make sure to enter the code "caroline10" at checkout for 10% off! Hurry, the offer only lasts until Jan. 18, 2020! 

It can be very easy to identify with the letters we wear and the friends we associate with, but we first and foremost have to find our identity in the Lord. National FOCUS Greek Manager, Joanna Brady joins me for today's episode as we dive into the practicals of living a life of faith in college and particularly Greek life. But whether you're Greek or not, we are all called to share the Gospel with those around us and Joanna gives practical tips on how you can be a leader on your campus and in your communities. You can learn more about FOCUS Greek at https://focusoncampus.org/greek. As always, I'd love to connect with you and hear your thoughts on today's podcast on Instagram @carolineroseowens or online at www.carolineroseowens.com. 

As 2019 comes to an end and a new decade nears, it's easy to begin reevaluating everything in our lives. But whether you're the girl who already has her full list of New Year's resolutions written down and color coded with goal dates, or you gave up on making resolutions because you know you won't complete them anyways, I believe it is important for everyone to take time to prepare our hearts and minds for the new year. This week's episode offers 5 reflection questions and 5 practical ways to become more fully who God created you to be in the new year! You may want to grab a pencil and paper for this one! As always, you can find me on Instagram @carolinezipperle! Join the Facebook group here! 

Whether you have a consistent prayer life or haven't talked to God in years, we all encounter obstacles in prayer. In today's episode Mari Cuevas and I tackle three main obstacles: 1. I don't know where to begin. 2. I don't have enough time. 3. I don't hear God's voice. If one of these has ever stopped you from having the prayer life you've desired, then listen in because we're here to help you get back in the game! You can find Mari on Instagram @westcoastcatholic and online at www.westcoastcatholic.org. I'd love to connect with you and hear your thoughts on today's podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carolinezipperle/ 

Have you ever felt torn between the desire to look beautiful and dress modestly? Maybe you've even been tempted to reject the concept of modesty all together because we shouldn't have to dress for men. It's okay, we've been there too. Join Lizzy Rich and I as we talk about the importance of modesty and discuss the difficult topics: leggings, swimsuits and more. Find more of Lizzy on social @justahandmaiden or online at https://justahandmaiden.com/. As always, you can find me at https://www.instagram.com/carolinezipperle/

Feel like everyone around you knows exactly what they want to do with their life, but you have no idea? Find it hard to differentiate your plans from God's? Friend, you're not alone! Join me as I chat with Sister Benedicta and Sister Fiat, Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration, as we dive deep into the topic of discernment and knowing where to go next in times of transition. To learn more about the Sisters or to submit a prayer request head to http://ssfpa.org/ and find them on social @ssfpavocations. I'd love to hear from you! Let's connect on social @carolinezipperle.

If you've been looking for a friend who isn't afraid to tell you the truth, you just found her! My name is Caroline, and I'm a recent college grad who's passionate about inspiring and equipping women to live more freely into who God created them to be. So if you need a personal cheerleader or a reminder that someone's in your corner, you've come to the right place. I hope you'll stay awhile. Get to know me more by following along on Instagram @carolinezipperle.