Mary can be a controversial figure for many Christians, but one who we, as women, need to pay closer attention to in order to become better disciples of Jesus. If you're only culturally Catholic, you might not understand why we venerate her, and if you're a non-Catholic Christian, you might not understand either. In today's episode, Father Jack Soler takes us through the biblical roots of Mary in the bible with the use of typology.

Fr. Jack Soler is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, currently serving as the Pastor of the Church of St. Clement - St. Michael, in Staten Island, NYC.  He worked as the Director of Curriculum for Felix Varela Pastoral Institute, and was the Pastor of the Church of St. Denis, in Yonkers. Prior to that, he served as an associate at the Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, in Washington Heights, NYC. He is also the Co-founder of the Terror of Demons Motorcycle Ministry, and runs a Young Adults Yearly Retreat.

Listen to Father Jack's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-catholic-priest-talks-about/id1512260281

Join me as I journey through Brya Hanan's new book: Befriending Your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Healing and Wholeness, available on Amazon. I will be starting the book club on May 6th. Pick up your book and DM me to join.

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This is a very raw and honest conversation with Community Curator and Marketing & Experiential Strategist, Delilah Dee. In this conversation, we cover the way in which how we live as Christians can either bring people to Jesus or push them away. Delilah's story is an important reminder to meet people where they are and to lead with the love and mercy Jesus exemplified.

To connect with Delilah: https://www.instagram.com/iamdelilahdee/

To connect with me: @theaudreydiaz

When we usually think of vision boarding, we think of affirmations and manifestation, something closely associated with the New Age movement. Marcela Strothers, Founder of Your Dreamwall is reclaiming vision boarding in the Name of Jesus by bringing scripture into the mix and making it her mission to help people develop the dreams God has put into their hearts.

To connect with Marcela: @yourdreamwall

To check out Marcela and her husband Trey's Lead Like Jesus online group: @_marcelastrothers

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This special episode is a follow up to the Relationship Identity Mission Panel I moderated at our Self Made Mujer Conference for The Dream Lab.

On that panel, Transformation Coach Micki Fernandez shared her forgiveness story related to her late husband, Peter. In this episode, she shares her forgiveness story related to her first husband, Ray.

LCSW Riquelmy Lamour also leads us in a meditation to help us regulate our nervous system. Grab a tissue!

Connect with Micki: @mickifernandez

Connect with Riquelmy: @fiat_forward

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Affirmations are limited but the Word of God can transform and strengthen us. In this episode I share 4 bible verses that have edified me in my life and have built the foundation for my faith.

Jeremiah 29:11

Matthew 10:29-31

Romans 8:28

Jeremiah 29: 12-14

In a culture that has been elevating being the "girlboss," women have been prioritizing their relationship with God to teach us how to truly order what matters most. Someone who is doing an excellent job of being the "proverbs 31" woman is Carolina Diplan Flores. Carolina is a wife, mom, and entrepreneur. She and her husband Carlos co-founded Hi Hello and Hi Hello Labs, the CoCalled Podcast, and several other successful endeavors, but throughout it all, God is first and her family second.

Christian ministry for women in business:

Thrive Today: https://thrivetoday.org/

Tenfold: https://www.jointenfold.com/

Catholic Women In Business: https://catholicwomeninbusiness.com/

To connect with Carolina: https://www.instagram.com/carolinadiplanflores/

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As The Dream Lab gets ready to close out its fifth and final Self Made Mujer Conference, I pray you can be in the room to support us.

I will be moderating a special panel called Relationship. Identity. Mission speaking to women on how their relationship with God is anchoring their lives.

Use promo code "Audrey" for $40 off General Admission:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-made-mujer-conference-live-your-wildest-dreams-tickets-728000598387

Also, to join in on a special meditation led by Riquelmy Lamour, please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcuCopzMtGNRL3822YSHZUtAblXZuGFrw

Here's what's been on my heart...

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In this episode I discuss what The Lord has been doing in my heart, and teaching me about walking with Him.

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I'm a big fan of FemCatholic and how it holds space for women to share their stories and voice their opinions on very real issues that shape our lives. In this episode I spoke with Samantha Povlock, Founder and Editor in Chief of FemCatholic, to talk about why she started the company and where they are headed. A big part of the conversation is the launch of their sexual education courses as a place for women to heal the shame that comes with sexuality in today's culture.

We also talk about the gap that exists between our real day to day experiences and the teaching of The Church, and how she is working to close it.

Check out FemCatholic and stay tuned for more announcements coming in March:

femcatholic.com

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