Living LIT

In this special Holy Week episode of Living LIT , Robyn invites listeners into her family’s cherished Holy Thursday celebration—a prayerful and meaningful meal that ties Scripture to symbolic foods. For years, this tradition has shaped her children’s understanding of the Last Supper, and now it’s something they look forward to each year. Robyn shares: The special menu and what each food represents...

What do forgiveness, Divine Mercy, a crooked jester, the Last Rites… and Babe Ruth have in common? A whole lot more than you might think! In this lively and truth-packed episode, Robyn is joined by the one and only Susan Joy Bellavance—Catholic author, storyteller, and joyful evangelist—to talk about her brand-new children’s book, The Crooked Court Jester and the Last Knight. This fictional tale,...

In this episode of Living LIT—Living In Truth , Robyn welcomes the ever-creative and faith-filled Megan from One Festive Mama to share how her family celebrates Holy Week in a way that is both meaningful and doable. Megan has created an incredible Holy Week booklet—a thoughtfully curated guide that brings together everything you need to walk through the holiest week of the year with your family. I...

In this special episode, I sit down with Fr Scott Traynor to explore the profound meaning of the Jubilee Year — a time of renewal, mercy, and pilgrimage deeply rooted in Scripture and Jewish tradition. Together, we unpack why the Church celebrates Jubilee Years, what it means to embark on a pilgrimage, and how these sacred experiences invite us to encounter God’s abundant grace. Whether you’re pla...

What if fasting could transform not only your body but also your soul? In this episode of Living LIT—Living In Truth, I sit down with Beth Bubik, the Catholic Fasting Coach, to discuss her powerful Delay and Pray method of spiritual fasting. Beth shares insights from her new book, explaining how this approach integrates biology, neurology, and theology to help Catholics (or anybody) grow in virtue...

Have you ever wondered if Mary had other children? Why do Catholics believe you must be a member of the Church to receive Holy Communion? And what’s the deal with faith and works when it comes to salvation? In this episode, Dr. Chris Burgwald, Doctor of Theology, joins me to tackle some of the most commonly debated Catholic questions. We dive into Scripture, Church teaching, and historical context...

Betsy Hoyt--the Integrated Catholic Woman is back on Living LIT to chat about what it means to live fully integrated with our Faith in every aspect of our life--mind, body and soul. She uses her charism of knowledge to bless others in showing, leading and teaching women how this lifestyle truly is possible and leads to holiness. Betsy also brings a Lent flair to our chat--as she is part of the pow...

In this episode, I sit down with Katie Bogner from Look to Him and Be Radiant to chat about her brand-new book, All About Lent & Holy Week, Sharing the Season of Repentance & Salvation —the perfect companion to her beloved All About Advent . This beautifully designed and incredibly versatile book is packed with everything you need to understand and observe Lent in a meaningful way (includi...

In this episode, I share the tender and vulnerable story of how our family's cherished tradition, the Celebrate Plate, came to be. It all started with a farming accident that my husband survived, an experience that taught us a valuable lesson in gratitude and finding joy in life's most precious moments. The Celebrate Plate is now a way we honor special occasions (like Birthdays, Baptism Birthdays...

What if your Lent could be a season of renewal—body, mind, and soul? In this episode, Stephanie Weinert, founder of Mother & Home, talks with us about how women in every season of life can embrace whole person wellness as part of their vocation. We dive into Live & Move, her powerful Lenten retreat course (that goes all through Lent)- designed to help women cultivate an integrated Faith li...

In this illuminating episode, we’re joined by Father JP Morgan to dive into the rich traditions of Candlemas, celebrated 40 days after Christmas. We explore the biblical roots of the Presentation of the Lord, the blessing of candles, and why pure beeswax candles hold a special place in Catholic worship. What do bees have to do with the Mass? How do candles symbolize the light of Christ? And what s...

In this heartfelt mother-daughter duo episode with my daughter, Mikaela, we dive into the beauty of Catholic Baptism! We explore the profound spiritual gifts bestowed through this sacrament, practical ways to honor baptismal anniversaries (celebrating Baptism Birthdays), and the joys of living as baptized children of God. From family traditions to theological insights, this is the perfect blend of...

The Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God to the world. In this episode we share how our family celebrates this special feast day in our home. Julia is back to chat with me about our Epiphany traditions and how we do a Catholic Home & Household Blessing every year in our home. We will walk you through the significance of this meaningful feast day and how you can make ce...

There's ancient beauty hidden in the "O Antiphons" that connect to the popular Advent hymn " O Come, O Come Emmanuel." This week I share an "Ignition" episode I co-hosted with Dr Chris Burwald for his show. We dive deep into these treasures of Advent, exploring their rich meaning and uncovering a clever "code" embedded in the Latin text—a message that proclaims: Tomorrow, I will come! We’ll decode...

Merry Christmas! While many pack up the decorations after December 25, Catholics know the Christmas season is just beginning. Join my daughter, Julia and me as we explore the richness of the liturgical Christmas season, starting with the Birth of Christ on December 25 and extending through the Baptism of Our Lord - the 2nd week in January. We share how our family keeps the Christmas spirit alive a...

Fr Zach Schaefbauer is back to explore a topic that touches all of us: how often we put other things or even other people before God. Together, we delve into questions like: When does placing others before God become sinful? And most importantly, what does it truly mean to say, "I love God"? Father Zach shares profound theological insights on love, sin, and our relationship with God. This episode...

One Festive Mama, Megan Beisel is here to chat with us about all things Advent and her new guide booklet, "Cultivating an Advent Atmosphere." Megan is known online as "One Festive Mama." She loves to live the seasons and liturgical year in a fun, meaningful & memorable, festive way. In this episode she shares some of her passion and what brought her to Living LITurgical. She also shares a grea...

Teresa Henrickson shares how she and her family bring the season of Advent alive through her family’s cherished traditions. She shares the joy, warmth, and significance of her family’s annual Advent kick-off party, which has become a much-anticipated celebration to mark the beginning of this holy season. Centered around the Advent wreath, this tradition is not only a festive gathering but also a t...

It's time to celebrate the feast of "Jesus Christ, King of the Universe." In this episode, Audrey Anderson shares how she lives lit(urgical) as a single woman with a passion to live in God's love and "Divine Daughterhood" as a daughter of the King. Audrey fully embraces her role as "Godmother" and shares meaningful ways godparents can play an active role in their God children's lives. We round out...

Fr Cowles helps set the stage for us to start thinking about and preparing for Advent NOW, yep before it even starts. In this episode, we dive into practical and spiritual ways to prepare for Advent before the season even begins. It's easy to get caught off guard and not be fully prepared to enter into Advent with a heart open and ready to receive, especially when it sneaks up so quickly after Tha...

In this episode, we dive into meaningful ways to bring the celebrations of All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2) into the heart of the home this month. These two feast days offer beautiful opportunities for families to connect with the rich tradition of honoring saints and remembering loved ones who have passed. (If you're still fuzzy or unsure about Purgatory--see my resource...

We've all been there at some point in life-- we go to Mass regularly and faithfully, but we don't "feel" like we get anything out of it. Why go? Fr Zach Schaefbaurer answers this question. His answer might just surprise you.

My bigs are back for round 2, to chat about their transition into adulthood and how being raised in a faith-focused family and home helped launch them into the big world. (If you missed the fun in part 1 with my bigs- be sure and go back to listen and get introduced to them.)

Who is Robyn? In this episode I open up to who I am and a glimpse into my life and family. You'll get to hear my conversion story --journeying from anti-Catholic and happily protestant - to fully embracing and falling in love with the Catholic faith. Check out Dr Burgwald's podcast Ignition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1a95smL7Nc

Join Robyn as she sits down with her three adult children to have conversation about what it was like to grow up Living Liturgically in a faith-focused home. Family Formation program that the Bruggeman family uses and loves: Home | Family Formation