Getting PersoNell with Christ

After months away, I’m finally back behind the mic—and honestly, I’ve missed this so much. In this special comeback episode, we’re stepping into the Easter season together as we H.O.P. into new life—Hearing His Word, being Open to His Love, and Praising Him. Because this season isn’t just another holiday… Jesus is ALIVE, and that changes everything. Let’s come back. Let’s rejoice. Let’s H.O.P. int...

What happens when your friends read your most heart-racing chapter without knowing what’s coming? 😱 Join Maryssa, Austin, Sharie Mae, and fan-favorite character NEKO as they take turns reading Part 21 of How I Found My Husband: A Chapel Romance—and react to all the surprise twists, sacred sweetness, and swoon-worthy moments... totally unscripted. 💒 From roses at the grotto to the question we’ve...

Nine days of adoration. Nine roses. One gentle question that changed everything. 🌹✨ From whispered prayers in the chapel to a moment under the gaze of Mama Mary, this final night of the novena turned into a beginning I didn’t see coming. You’ll want to hear every second of what happened next. 💚 🎧 Listen now to Part 21 of My Not-Yet-True Love Story on the Getting PersoNell with Christ podcast....

✨Part 20 is here!✨ I woke up glowing—like peace and gold wrapped around me—and the memory of JC’s kiss on my forehead still lingered. But just when I thought the butterflies couldn’t get bigger, a blast from the past texted me out of nowhere... 😳 Let’s just say, my girls and God are keeping me grounded. 🎧 Listen now to hear all the drama, group girl talk, and what happens next in the Adoration...

In this special episode, my amazing friends Maryssa, Jen, and Austin take turns reading Part 19 of How I Found My Husband — without having seen it before! 😱💌 From swooning to squealing, you’ll hear their unfiltered, hilarious, heartfelt reactions as they experience the newest twist in my not-yet-true love story in real time. Slide by slide, we laugh, gasp, and maybe shed a tear or two as the rom...

✨ Part 19 is here! ✨ I never imagined my first date would look like this—adoration, laughter in the rain, and a moment that melted every wall I built around my heart. From journal entries to forehead kisses, this night was something out of a dream… and I’m still catching my breath. 💜🌧️🌸 🎧 Listen now on Getting PersoNell with Christ #HowIFoundMyHusband #CatholicLoveStory #FirstDateFeels #Adora...

✨ PART 18 IS HERE! ✨ All it took was a slow song, a McDonald's ice cream cone, and one unforgettable visit to the adoration chapel. I didn’t expect a “novena date” to be the most romantic gesture of all… but God always writes the best love stories. 💛🌹 “Together we’ll adore.” 🎙️ Listen now to How I Found My Husband – Part 18! Link in Bio! #HowIFoundMyHusband #CatholicLoveStory #RomanticFaithJou...

✨ Part 17 is here! ✨ Who knew that one night in the adoration chapel would lead to so many unexpected turns? From karaoke serenades to soul-stirring conversations, I'm beginning to wonder... could this really be what hope unfolding feels like? 💜 Join me as my story continues—where a prayer, a pause, and a person collide in the most surprising way.  

🌻✨ My first date ever… and he showed up with flowers, a spread of my favorite foods, a private karaoke room, and the kind of prayer that melts your heart. I wasn’t ready for this—but maybe God knew I needed it. 💛🎤 #Part16 is live now. 🎧 Grab your li-hing lemonade, press play, and join me for a night that felt like a handwritten love letter from Heaven. #HowIFoundMyHusband #ChapelRomance #Cath...

Nellani recounts the nervous and joyful lead-up to her first-ever date with JC: a comforting hug during adoration, a playful poem, and a nine-day novena to St. Therese as the big day approaches. Friends rally, texts and poems spark excitement, and on St. Therese’s feast day JC arrives—leaving a cliffhanger. To be continued.

You ever send a message in your sleep… then wake up and realize you accidentally sent your cringe-level-100 video to your crush? 😩 Yeah… that happened. A little Ross. A little chanting. A little “first date ever.” 😳 And somehow… God still showed up. From late-night panic texts to surprise peace in the Eucharist… Part 14 is a whole mood.  #howifoundmyhusband   #ChapelRomance   #CatholicLoveStory...

✨ Part 13 is here! ✨ From butterflies to besties chanting in the Ross parking lot, my heart is racing faster than ever. 💜 I can’t believe I’m actually going on my first real date—and yes, the girls made sure I’ve got the perfect dress. 👗 Stay tuned, because this Adoration Love Story just keeps getting better. 💕 #AdorationLoveStory #CatholicLoveStory #FaithAndRomance #CatholicSingle #CatholicP...

Just when I thought the day couldn’t get more surreal, JC asked me something that left me speechless—and my heart racing. From laughter to confession, from tears to tenderness, this chapter unfolds with surprises I never saw coming.

When a surprise phone call brings the past and present crashing together, I find myself caught between two crushes—one who once left me wondering, and one who’s now making me feel seen. And just when I thought the night couldn’t get more confusing… we play a game that might reveal more than either of us expected.

You know those moments when your heart says one thing, your mind spirals into another, and suddenly your phone rings at the worst possible time? In this episode, I get caught between laughter, nerves, a bold niece with perfect timing, and a surprise name on my caller ID. Let’s just say… things are getting complicated—in the best and most awkward ways.

In this episode, everything gets a little darker—literally. As the coffee shop loses power, JC and I find ourselves in unexpected intimacy under one umbrella and inside his truck. A surprise phone call from “Nica ❤️” throws me off, but nothing could prepare me for his gentlemanly charm, the laughter we shared… and the fact that we’re now headed to church—together.   Like! Share! Follow! 

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my writing journey with How I Found My Husband. I share the inspiration that sparked the story, the laughter and wide-eyed reactions people have had when I told them about it, and how I actually go about bringing the story to life—chapter by chapter, prayer by prayer, and coffee cup by coffee cup. Whether you’ve been following along from the start or are...

It’s our very first real conversation—and I’m trying to keep it together while he’s got the eyes of a Disney prince and the heart of Saint Joseph. From figuring out how to say my name, to learning the story behind his, to a shared love of Lion King and rain-soaked coffee shop moments… this part is full of green flags, hot cocoa, and maybe even a God-wink (or two).

In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with my friend Austin, who recently returned to the Catholic Church and embraced a powerful call: to share his God-given gift of music with the Church community. We talk about his journey back to the faith, the moments that stirred his heart to say “yes” to God again, and how offering his talents at Mass has deepened his relationship with Christ. Whether...

Part 7: Raindrops, Hot Chocolate, and Heartbeats In this episode, it’s finally happening—I’m meeting JC in person. After a late-night email exchange and a whole lot of daydreaming (and overthinking), I find myself standing in the rain… until a voice offers me cover—and it’s him. ☔ From picking the perfect Lion King dress to imagining every possible worst-case scenario, I take you through all the...

In this heartfelt episode of Getting PersoNell with Christ, I sit down with my dear friend Tifa to explore the faith journey behind the woman and the mother. Tifa opens up about how her relationship with Christ has grown through different seasons of life — especially in the beautiful, challenging ministry of motherhood. We also dive into her deep devotion to praying for the poor souls in purgatory...

Part 6: Inbox Anxiety & the Mystery of Joe. MamaMary1927 In this episode, I reach peak “Catholic girl spiral” as I stare down an email that might—just might—be from Joseph Castillo. I imagine every possible scenario, from him being married with ten kids… to him asking for his handkerchief back (and offering me tissues instead). 🙃 With a little help from my sister, a late-night confession, and...

Part 5: Hanky Man or Hanky Daddy? In this episode, I finally see JC again... but he’s not alone. A sweet little girl in polka dots has my brain spiraling—is she his daughter? Is he married? Or am I just being dramatically single again? I process it all over lunch duty with my mom and Maryssa, who are more than ready to launch a full investigation. Just when I think I’ve overthought everything… a m...

Part 4: JC, Sign-In Sheets & the Sacred Spiral In this episode, I dive into the aftermath of the chapel mystery—yes, that JC. A name on a sign-in sheet sends my imagination into holy overdrive, and suddenly I’m journaling prayers, dodging group chat questions, and wondering if Jesus might be sneaking in a little romance plot twist. Is this divine timing or delusional wishful thinking? I honest...

Part 3: The Handkerchief Man, ten million questions, and God’s Timing ⏳ I might be overthinking one small chapel moment... or I might be living the start of a holy rom-com. 🤷‍♀️ Join me as I process mystery men, hopeful prayers, and how hard it is to wait when everyone keeps saying, “in God’s time.”. #CatholicPodcast #ChapelRomance #GodsTiming #FaithAndFeelings #CatholicSingleLife #MyNotYetTrueL...