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In this episode of the Abundant Catholic Podcast, Melissa and Anthony talk with Bobby Angel about masculinity, fatherhood, fertility, and living generously. Bobby shares his journey from a cradle Catholic upbringing through seminary discernment and into marriage, fatherhood, and ministry with his wife, Jackie. Together, they discuss how Catholic teaching approaches contraception and sterilization, the role of Natural Family Planning (NFP), and the call for men to show up with courage, tenderness, and self-gift. Bobby also shares a friend’s story of conversion after a vasectomy, and reflects on spiritual fatherhood, faith in family life, and serving the people closest to us.

🔑Key Takaways:

• The spiritual and biological call of fatherhood
• The importance of authentic masculinity and virility
• Church teachings on contraception and natural family planning
• The role of saints and holy figures in inspiring virtue
• The significance of living generously and with purpose
• Catholic marriage & family life

📚Resources mentioned:

• Nate Coulter's Vasectomy reversal story on Youtube
• Bobby and Jackie’s website: jackieandbobby.com
• Bobby’s Substack article on vasectomies and virility
• Bobby and Jackie’s books, including the Frassati Field Guide and the John Paul II Field Guide
• 1:1 Mentorship with Bobby
• The Abundant Catholic's free guide to Natural Family Planning

💬Notable Quotes from Bobby:

• “It’s a shocking thing when you realize... Jesus is alive, God is alive. And I have to respond.” — 3:29
• “I cannot find myself except by being a gift of self.” — 34:44
• “Fatherhood is the full flowering of a man.” — 26:30
• “More is caught than taught.” — 38:26
• “You don’t need to have it all together and you can’t have it all together.” — 41:32
• “Lord, just what—how can I serve you in the ordinary in my five mile radius today?” — 60:43

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Melissa talks with Jill Simons, Catholic wife, mother, author and founder of Many Parts Ministries, about how baptized Catholics can discover, discern, and steward their charisms. The conversation centers on why charisms matter for identity, vocation, and mission, and how families, parishes, and schools can help not just children, but teens, and adults recognize their unique place in the Body of Christ. 

In this episode, Jill shares the origin of Many Parts Ministries, the difference between charisms and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how her work serves individuals, parishes, and young people through assessments, books, curriculum, and spiritual direction training.

🔑 Key Topics:

• The discovery and importance of charisms in Catholic life
• How to discern and embrace your God-given gifts
• The role of charisms in personal and community growth
• Resources and tools for charism discernment
• The connection between virtues and charisms in spiritual development

⬇️ Takeaways:

• Every baptized person has a unique set of charisms given by the Holy Spirit.
• Discernment of charisms involves prayer, reflection, and community support.
• Stewarding charisms requires humility, obedience, and courage.
• Resources like assessments and community support can aid in discovering your gifts.
• Understanding your charisms helps align your life with God's purpose.

⚡️ Jill’s Charism Framework:

The five questions mission statement Jill’s newer framework helps Catholics clarify:

• Identity
• Charisms
• Passion
• Season of life
• Scope of assignment

This becomes a practical measuring stick for deciding whether a new opportunity fits what God is asking right now.

🗣️ Notable quotes from this episode: 

“We want to name our charism so we can value them because you only invest in what you value.”

“Your vocation and your charisms are the two most important pieces of information that the Holy Spirit gives you about what the substance of your days are supposed to look like.”

“We want you to really move through the experience dynamically with the Holy Spirit.”

🔗 Links from the show: 

• Many Parts Ministries Website
• Charism Collective Community
• Charisms Assessment 
• Podcast: Charisms for Catholics
• Jill's Books, Journals, Cirriculums, and more
• Social: Instagram and YouTube @manypartsministries
• Email: [email protected]

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Join Co-Founders & Co-hosts of The Abundant Catholic Podcast, Melissa and Anthony Krupp, in this conversational episode on living a supernatural, superabundant life in the Holy Spirit. 

If you’ve ever wondered how ordinary people can tap into extraordinary grace, this is your invitation into a deeper understanding of the radical and transformative love of God.  Melissa & Anthony break down the profound impact Encounter Ministries has had on their spiritual journey — revealing how the Holy Spirit activates our charisms and equips us to be vessels of grace. 

Discover how their experiences of personal healing, prophecy, and prophetic prayer shattered their misconceptions and opened up new levels of trust, love, and spiritual authority that have produced countless fruits in their lives. 

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How the Holy Spirit transforms ordinary Catholics into powerful witnesses
• Practical steps for hearing God's voice, activating spiritual gifts, and stepping out in faith.
• Why living in the Spirit isn't just for charismatic communities—it's a biblical calling for all Catholics and Christians to walk in the abundance of Christ.
• How to cultivate a lifestyle of ongoing intimacy with Jesus through prayer, scripture, and silence
• Why "performance-based Christianity" falls short and how a true encounter ignites authentic love and authority in Christ.
• Real stories of supernatural encounters 

🔗 Shared Links:

• Rising Ember's Men's Retreat 
• Encounter Ministries Official Website 
• Encounter School of Ministry 
• Hearing God's Voice Series (Encounter Ministries)
• Magnificat Daily Prayer Companion
• Laudata App (Rosary, scripture reading, divine office, & more!)
• Word Among Us 
• The Hillsong Song 'New Wine' 
• Anthony & Melissa's Testimony
  • Ebook: He Makes a Way
  • Podcast Testimony 

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If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in a season of suffering, this episode might just be the lifeline you need.  Melissa Krupp, Catholic wife, mother to 5 and founder of The Abundant Catholic, shares a powerful message of hope rooted in Scripture and Catholic teaching, reminding you that no matter how dark your journey, you're called by name, loved, and redeemed by Jesus Christ. 

In this vulnerable solo episode, Melissa dives deep into the struggles of feeling lost, the weight of long-term grief, addiction, and spiritual dryness. She explores how our pain and suffering are part of a larger, divine story—one that points us to the resurrection and the promise of abundant life. You’ll discover how understanding your feelings, recognizing the enemy’s tactics, and truly surrendering to God's mercy can transform your despair into hope. 

Melissa also shares her personal testimony of healing from addictive patterns and experiecing hopelessness and darkness, illustrating that redemption is not just a future promise but a present reality that accessible today to all who seek the Lord.

Throughout the episode, Melissa breaks down powerful insights: the significance of seeing ourselves through God's eyes, how the Holy Spirit rewires our brains when we bring our wounds into the light, and the importance of embracing God's timing—even in prolonged seasons of suffering. She reminds us that heaven is not just a distant goal but a state of union with God available even now, amidst our pain. 

You'll learn practical steps to begin today—like prayer, surrender, and reclaiming authority over your life as a baptized follower of Christ.

Why does this matter? Because staying trapped in shame, fear, or despair is exactly what Satan hopes for. But God invites you into a different story—one of redemption, love, and purpose. You'll be encouraged to proclaim truth over your circumstances, tap into the sacramental life, and walk boldly into the hope that never disappoints. Whether you're battling addiction, grief, doubt, or just tired of the search, this episode is a healing touch straight from the Heart of Jesus to yours.

Perfect for anyone craving healing, clarity, and renewed purpose—especially if you feel like giving up.

Remember: you are called by name. You belong to Him. And His promises are everlasting.

From the show:

My personal & marital healing testimony (Ebook: He Makes a Way)

The Hoffman's Feelings List

Addiction Cycle Chart (reference: Pacific Solstice)

Free download just for you: Litany of a Suffering Heart

Catechism of the Catholic Church 

Isaiah 43:1-3

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Join us for this incredible episode featuring Christina Brown—wife, mother of six, and Catholic Life Coach. In this episode, Christina shares her inspiring journey of faith, healing, and service. Discover how Catholic Coaching can empower you to embrace your sacred potential and live an extraordinary life in the ordinary, rooted in faith and your authentic self as you are made to be!

Key Takeaways:

• Christina Brown's journey from motherhood to certified Catholic life coach
• The role of spiritual direction and its integration with life coaching
• How CliftonStrengths reveals God-given talents and helps build resilience
• The importance of accompaniment in Christian life, inspired by the Popes
• Practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, and mental health within faith
• The significance of identity rooted in being beloved children of God
• The value of patience, trust, and surrender in God’s timing
• How to recognize and utilize your unique talents for service and fulfillment
• The importance of community, trust, and stepping into sacred spaces for healing

Additional insights:

• Emphasizing the sacred nature of accompaniment, inspired by the Popes and Saints
• Recognizing the beauty in the hidden and everyday holiness of motherhood
• The ongoing journey of healing, surrender, and trusting God's plan

Resources & Links:

• CliftonStrengths
• Christina Brown's Bio 
• The Abundant Catholic – Your hub for faith-based coaching and resources
• YouTube Channel Video with Christina Brown 
• The Corporal Works of Mommy: And Daddy Too (by Greg & Lisa Popcak)
• Our Sponsor: Help Pregnancy Aid

Book a free Discovery Call with Christina today!

Final encouragement:

Remember, your divine talents and God’s love are the foundation for a life of purpose and fulfillment. Embrace the call to accompaniment, trust in God’s plan, and step into the abundant life Jesus offers.

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In this inspiring interview, De Yarrison, founder of You Are Made New Ministry, shares her powerful journey of healing from trauma and her mission to facilitate Christ-centered emotional and spiritual restoration. Discover practical tools, healing retreats, and spiritual insights to help you restore your broken heart and embrace your true identity as a beloved to Christ the Bridegroom.

From the show:

⬇️ De's ABC's Tool PDF (watch De explain it more in-depth here)

✨ Learn more about the Restore Retreat

📖 Online Courses with You are Made New

Website Links:

• You are Made New Website
• Hopes Garden Community & Men of Hope Community

Books:

📗 Consecration to Christ the Bridegroom Book

📚 The Abundant Catholic's Free Inner Healing Book List

Extras:

📩 Anthony & Melissa's marital healing testimony (eBook)

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• Facebook - https://facebook.com/youaremadenew
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/youaremadenew

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Explore the profound impact of the father wound on personal and spiritual development, healing through Christ, and the importance of inner healing and forgiveness. Featuring Bob Allen Kroll, author of The Father Wound and Beyond, and founder of With All Your Heart Institute. In this heartfelt conversation, Bob Kroll shares his journey of healing from father wounds he was unaware of much of his life, until the Holy Spirit intervened in a powerful way while on retreat. , Melissa & Bob discuss the importance of forgiveness, living in the truth of God's love, and healing from generational wounds. They explore how inner healing transforms lives, relationships, and future generations, emphasizing the power of God's grace and the sacrament of reconciliation. Listen for more!

Show notes:

👉 With all Your Heart Institute 

🎙️Bob’s Podcast: 5 Minutes to Impact Mancast

📗 Bob’s Book: The Father Wound & Beyond

Recommended Books & Resources:

📙 John Eldridge’s Wild at Heart Book

📍John Paul II Healing Center Retreats

⛰️ Rising Ember's Men's Mountain Retreat

📩 The Abundant Catholic’s Resources

❤️‍🔥 Melissa & Anthony’s Healing Testimony 

✨ Song: Stupid Deep by John Bellion

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This episode brings a powerful witness to hope for healing for all individuals and couples no matter the circumstance. Anthony and Melissa share their personal & marital testimony of how God took them out of the grave and into His abundant freedom. Their vulnerable testimonies reflect on the difficulty in overcoming dysfunctional family systems, generational abuse, childhood sexual trauma, same-sex attraction, and much more. They authentically share their hearts in hopes that others feel less alone, and that they too can let go and let God into the darkest, and deepest places where it seems light has yet to touch, knowing that hope is here, and healing is on the horizon. 

Following the personal testimony, Anthony and Melissa share the biblical testimony of The Woman at the Well. After reading the scripture verse, they invite listeners to enter into a deeper reflection and powerful guided prayer meditation, inviting participants to encounter Christ in a new way that will leave a lasting impression and forever transformation.*

✨ Key Takeaways

• Testimonies serve as a witness of hope and healing.
• Generational patterns and traumas can impact personal identity and ways of relating.
• Healing is a lifelong journey that requires effort, intention, and support.
• Faith plays a crucial role in the healing process.
• Vulnerability is essential for true connection and encounter.
• The importance of bringing wounds into the light for healing for integration and regulation to happen.
• Christ's love and mercy are central to personal transformation.
• The journey of healing can lead to deeper intimacy in relationships to Christ, and with each other.
• It’s never too late to begin being honest with yourself. 

Episode Extras

⬇️ Download the Booklet here

🎥 Watch The Chosen scene of The Woman at the Well

📖 Download Anthony & Melissa’s eBook Testimony He Makes a Way here

👉 Visit our website to find support for the journey ahead!

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*Episode Correction: the Samaritan woman was known to have 5 husbands, and the last one was not her husband (not 4 as mentioned in this episode).

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In this episode of The Abundant Catholic Podcast, Melissa invites Fr. Chris Shofner, a Catholic priest from Le Sueur, MN and the Spiritual Advisor for The Abundant Catholic to explore the profound topic of forgiveness. 

Fr. Chris shares his personal journey with forgiveness, the obstacles he faced, and the transformative power it holds. This podcast emphasizes the importance of opening ourselves to God's grace and one another for support in the journey of healing.

The conversation delves into the relationship between identity and forgiveness, highlighting how our inner freedom can be impacted by our ability to forgive and surrender. Fr. Chris shares his profound journey of healing through forgiveness, exploring the nuances of reconciliation, the importance of confronting truth, and the necessity of setting boundaries. He emphasizes the process of forgiving oneself and others, illustrating how these acts lead to spiritual growth and renewal. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding one's identity in Christ and that healing requires vulnerability and openness to God's grace. In the end, we are reminded that forgiveness has fruits (just as unforgiveness does) and that ultimately healing comes from total surrender to God, the just judge.

This episode is warm, real, and inviting, making it a critical listen for those seeking deeper restoration from past wounds and desiring wholeness and freedom. 

➡️Watch the video on Youtube!

✨Episode Takeaways:

• Forgiveness is a personal choice and a decision of the heart.
• Obstacles to forgiveness often stem from deep-seated resentment and anger.
• The journey of forgiveness is not a one-time event but a continuous process.
• Personal accompaniment & community play a crucial role in the healing process.
• Forgiveness requires surrendering our need for control and justice.
• The fruits of forgiveness include peace, compassion, and renewed relationships.
• Setting boundaries is essential for healing and trust.
• Self-forgiveness is as important as forgiving others.
• Compassion for oneself is crucial in the healing journey.
• Forgiveness is a form of redemptive suffering.

🔗Episode Links:

• Anthony & Melissa's personal Testimony eBook: He Makes a Way
• The Seed is Sleepy Children's Book*
•  Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard**

*Amazon affiliate links offer us a small kickback with purchase at no additional cost to you. **Episode correction on author name and that it is an allegorical book, not an analogy. 

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with special guest John Sohl, Director of Discipleship at Family Renewal Project, as we explore what it means to transform your home into a sacred space—a true domestic church. 

John shares his incredible journey of faith, from his childhood foundation to his work helping families discover who they are in Christ, and enter more fully into the beauty of Theology of the Body. Together, we dive into the sacredness of family life- in it's messiness and glory, discussing how to welcome Christ into your home even when it's hard, how the Saints can become your closest friends, and why interior healing is essential to building a holy family.

Discover how to counter the culture's lies with truth by integrating faith into everyday life at home and experience the abundant freedom Christ offers.

👉 What This Episode Covers:The Domestic Church as Sanctuary

• Practical Ways to Integrate Faith at Home
• The Holy Family as Your Model
• The Saints as Your Best Friends
• Healing and Redemption
• The Triumph of the Heart

✨ Digital eBook! (free for a limited time- so snag yours now!)

⬇️ Download our 30+ page guide: "Building Your Domestic Church: Integrating Faith Into Everyday Life at Home" You’ll find:

• Ways to bring your faith into your home
• Liturgical living ideas
• The 15 Promises of the Rosary
• Sacramentals for your home
• Discount codes for Catholic Shops
• And so much more!

🎧 Listen to John’s Podcast, Spirit and Spire (featuring interviews with Peter Kreeft, Fr. Adam Potter, and more!)

👉 Learn more about John’s work at Family Renewal Project and check out the MAXIMIZE Retreat here!

📚Recommended Resources:

• The Good News About Sex and Marriage by Christopher West
• But When I Fly by Shannon Aides
• Theology of the Body Institute courses
• Triumph of the Heart film

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