Tripping Over the Saints

By Kate Eschbach

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May 23, 2025 TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: DeeDee Holbrook – St. Martin de Porres – EPISODE 36
On this episode of Tripping over the Saints, I’m joined by my friend DeeDee. You guys – this the sweetest story! Pull up a chair and listen to DeeDee and I talk about the beautiful twists and turns of life that led her closer to Jesus, through her friend Saint Martin de Porres.
A very special thank you to Father McDaniel for introducing DeeDee and me.
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May 06, 2025 TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: Patrick O’Hearn – Saints Come in all Shapes and Sizes – EPISODE 35
After taking a break over Lent, Patrick joined me to share about his newest book, Saints Come in all Shapes and Sizes!
This was the perfect book to kick off the next season of Tripping Over the Saints!
About Patrick:
Patrick O’Hearn is a devout Catholic, husband, and father. He is an author of seven books and counting, literary consultant, speaker, and a freelance editor, previously serving as TAN Books’ acquisitions editor for two years.He grew up in the Midwest and spent close to three years in a Benedictine Monastery before discerning the call to marriage. He graduated with a master’s in education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a bachelor’s in marketing from St. Ambrose University. You can visit his website at patrickrohearn.com.
Resources:
Website – patrickrohearn.com

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February 27, 2025 Tripping Over the Saints :: Guest Katherine Bogner – Episode 34
Katherine (Katie) Bogner joins us again! You guys – she has a new book out – All About Lent! This is the perfect book to teach your children about the Biblical roots of Lent and Holy Week.
About Katie:
Katie Bogner is a Catholic school teacher from Central Illinois who is passionate about equipping parents, catechists, and teachers to share the beauty and truth of Christ and His Church with children. She is the author of the books Through the Year with Jesus and Through the Year with Mary, as well as All about Advent & Christmas and We Have a Pope. Visit her website, LookToHimAndBeRadiant.com, for free lesson plans, printables, and other resources for teaching the faith.

Connect with Katie here:
@katherine.bogner
LookToHimAndBeRadiant.com
Resources:
All About Lent
Through the Year with Jesus
Through the Year with Mary
All about Advent & Christmas
We Have a Pope
https://stpaulcenter.co/saints-lent
@stpaulcenter
@emmausroadpublishing
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February 07, 2025 Tripping Over the Saints :: Guest Kristine Bruce – Episode 33
Kristine and I met through Praise Writers! She is one of my co-authors in The Cloud of Witnesses. It was a joy to talk with her and learn more about Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, who I had never heard of before. She has a story that will leave you counting how many times she truly tripped over her! She also has a beautiful apostolate and has a passion for praying for our prodigals. Join us as she shares her story!
About Kristine Bruce:
Kristine Bruce is a cradle Catholic born and raised near St. Louis, MO. She had the amazing privilege of attending middle school at the Academy of the Sacred Heart founded in 1818 by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne.
Kristine has been called to support, encourage, and pray with Catholics whose loved ones have left the Church. Every Friday, she shares messages of guidance, prayer, and hope to uplift and strengthen Catholics amid the trials of wayward loved ones. For a touch of comfort and connection (and even her all-time favorite cookie recipe!), visit PrayingForOurProdigals.com

Resources:
https://www.prayingforourprodigals.com/
Visit the Shrine of St Philippine – https://rscj.org/shrine
Learn more about her in Cloud of Witnesses or this link: https://rscj.org/shrine/her-life
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January 16, 2025 TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST MEGAN HJELMSTAD – EPISODE 32
I was introduced to Megan by my dear friend, Claire Dwyer. Claire texted and shared that Megan had a Saint story that needed to be heard.
This work of sharing stories of encounters with the Saints is a privilege and gift! The Lord in His goodness overflows with stories of His friends at every turn. Join me as I speak with Megan Hjelmstad about St. Jude.
About Megan Hjelmstad:
Megan met her hockey-loving husband while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point.
They have both served for over fifteen years in the Army and Army Reserve. They are blessed with three beautiful children, all of whom play hockey (like dad) and love talking about Jesus (like mom).
Resources:
Offer it Up: Discovering the Power and Purpose of Redemptive Suffering
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December 31, 2024 TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST KATIE MCGRADY – EPISODE 31
Katie McGrady is one of my all time favorite people to learn about the faith from. It was an absolute joy to speak with her about soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis!
Join us and learn more about this millennial young man that continues to change the world!
About Katie McGrady:
Katie Prejean McGrady is a wife, mom, award-winning author, international speaker, podcaster & daily radio show host.
After working in youth ministry and high school education for a number of years, Katie began speaking full time in 2017, averaging over 100,000 miles a year traveling to speak at events for young people, parishes, parent groups, fundraisers, retreats, religious education conferences, and more.
Katie is the author of four books with Ave Maria Press. She began working with Ave Maria Press in 2019 to help create digital and audio content for Ave Explores, a multi-media project digging into various Catholic topics relevant to people who want to learn more and live their faith in a real, practical way. She hosts the Ave Explores podcast, a long-form interview style podcast that topics relevant topics each season. Katie also hosts Like a Mother, a podcast about the joys, struggles, and ins and outs of motherhood. Like a Mother is an OSV podcast production. Katie and her husband, Tommy, are the hosts of Family Mass Prep on Hallow, a weekly podcast for families to get ready to hear and pray with the Sunday Mass readings.
Katie regularly writes for Blessed is She, Our Sunday Visitor, Aleteia, and the Grotto Network. She appears as a Catholic commentator on CNN, and is a consultant for the USCCB working group on youth and young adult ministry. Katie is an op-ed columnist with La Croix International, a French Catholic newspaper distributed daily in print and online.
In March of 2021, Katie began hosting The Katie McGrady Show, a daily radio program on The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM 129 that talks about pop culture, current events, Catholic news, how to live a life of abundant joy, and introduces listeners to a variety of engaging, dynamic, and profoundly inspiring guests.
Katie makes her home in Lake Charles, LA with her husband, Tommy, and daughters, Rose and Clare.
Resources:
Books with Ave Maria Press
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December 16, 2024 TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Rob Kaczmark – EPISODE 30
Join me as I talk with Rob Kaczmark, CEO at Spirit Juice Studios, about Saint Joseph! Rob had so many mic drop moments during this interview. I know you will feel encouraged and inspired!
About Rob Kaczmark:
As the co-founder and CEO of Spirit Juice Studios, an internationally recognized, Emmy award-winning video production house, I have been passionately creating and delivering high-quality and authentically Catholic content for over 16 years. I am a self-taught camera operator and editor, with a keen eye for cinematography, direction, and style. I have worked with clients from 15 countries, amassed over 20 million online views, and completed hundreds of projects every year, ranging from documentaries and music videos to podcasts and commercials.
I also serve as the president of Behold, a new media company that leverages the infrastructure and resources of Spirit Juice Studios to produce and distribute original and engaging Catholic content for a global audience. Additionally, I am the executive director of Spirit Juice Entertainment Group, the non-profit arm of Spirit Juice Studios that provides free online access to inspiring and informative Catholic media, with the support of our generous donors. My mission is to evangelize the culture through the power of visual arts and the ever ancient, ever new beauty of the Catholic faith.
Resources:
Short Film – The Veil Removed
Film – The Heart of a Servant
Connect with Rob:
YouTube – Spirit Juice
YouTube – Spirit Juice Kids *let’s get them to 1 million subscribers!*
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December 02, 2024 TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Margaret Bereit – EPISODE 29
Oh friends – it is an honor to talk with Margaret Bereit. We have known each other for years – she was Brian and my marriage mentor at Saint Mary’s in College Station, Texas. Anyone who attended Saint Mary’s in the 90’s could tell you about her smile and her loyal encouragement! Join me as we have a beautiful talk about joy and Saint Philip Neri.
About Margaret:
Margaret Bereit is a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience in homeschooling, classroom teaching, and tutoring. She mentors mothers and children at Mary’s Shelter, a nationally recognized maternity ministry, and is actively involved in her church and local community. Through her passion for education and mentorship, Margaret has empowered women to embrace the blessings and navigate the challenges of faith, relationships, motherhood, and family life. She has been married for 32 years to her husband, David—the founder and former CEO of 40 Days for Life—and together, they co-lead marriage preparation retreats, relationship courses, and marriage enrichment programs. They speak on topics of faith, life, and family to audiences across the U.S. and internationally. The Bereits reside in the Washington, DC area and are the parents of two adult children: Sr. Gloria Christi, a Nashville Dominican, and Patrick, who teaches English and serves the Church in Fez, Morocco.
You can connect with her on Facebook to see her wonderful book recommendations for children!
Resources:
Children’s Book – Saint Philip of the Joyous Heart
Children’s Podcast – Saint’s Alive Saint Philip Neri
Preparing for Advent: A Guide for Catholic Moms

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September 30, 2024 TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Victoria McEachern – EPISODE 28
Have you heard of Boys Town? Maybe you have seen the award winning 1938 Spencer Tracy movie about Boys Town and Father Edward J. Flanagan?
On this episode of Tripping over the Saints, I am joined by Heart of a Servant producer Victoria McEachern! Heart of a Servant is a feature length documentary, narrated by Jonathan Roumie, about Father Edward J. Flanagan and the story of Boys Town. This movie will be released on October 8th, 2024 for one day only. I hope you jump at the opportunity to learn more about Father Flanagan’s great love for all orphans.
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Tickets for October 8th, 2024, Heart of a Servant
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September 11, 2024 TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Patrick O’Hearn – EPISODE 27
Patrick was a joy to speak with! His love for the Saints and his passion for knowing about them is a gift!
I am in the process of reading Parents of the Saints: The Hidden Heroes Behind Our Favorite Saints and it is packed full of so many stories of the Saints. As I speak with him on this podcast, you can hear the love and knowledge he has of so many of Jesus’s friends in heaven!
About Patrick:
Patrick O’Hearn is a devout Catholic, husband, and father. He is an author of seven books and counting, literary consultant, speaker, and a freelance editor, previously serving as TAN Books’ acquisitions editor for two years.
He grew up in the Midwest and spent close to three years in a Benedictine Monastery before discerning the call to marriage. He graduated with a master’s in education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a bachelor’s in marketing from St. Ambrose University. You can visit his website at patrickrohearn.com.
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Website – patrickrohearn.com

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