According to Bridget

Ask me how I know ;) Welcome to my very first weekly voice memo/phone chat! I’m opening up question boxes on Sundays over on the ATB instagram, and often times get repeat questions. I thought I’d answer them in a “phone call with a friend” style format. This week I’m answering the Q: “I’m a first time mama about to have a home birth, give me your best tips!” Homebirth is one of my favorite topics...

Desirae Sifuentes grew up largely ignorant to her faith, and her journey led her to passionately pursue her own catechesis. After many challenging years, she chose to seek a theology degree and work to bridge the gap between low-level and high-level catechesis. Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and X at @uncatechizedcatholic to grow, learn, and defend your catholic faith. You can jumpstart your own...

Dr. Howard dives into the greater implications of what this means for the Catholic Church, and explains why Venerable Fulton Sheen is a man for our times. He also tells us what he thinks Venerable Fulton Sheen would have said about the synod/synodal process. If you're convinced by the end that you need to sign Dr. Howard's petition, or start reading Fulton Sheen's works, here's...

Micaela Darr has taught me pretty much everything I know about informed consent, how to handle it with grace, and how to fight for our parental rights. Today we discuss how, or even if, to have these conversations with grace. We also dive into a Catholic POV look at abortion tainted vaccines, and what the Vatican says about our options. She was kind enough to share many resources with us that are...

Sharing all things pregnancy, home birth and postpartum in my experience today! Everyone's is so different, but I hope this helps someone, like other folks stories helped me. PS: One tip I totally forgot to mention...chiropractic care has CHANGED THE GAME for me. PPS: I'm not an expert, and this is not medical advice, because the internet is weird ;) Has there ever been this many links i...

The author of Betrayed without a Kiss: Defending Marriage after Years of Failed Leadership in the Church , John Clark, explains how the Church is failing us...but also how we can work to improve the problems. We talk about: - How the devil hates marriage - What went wrong in the annulment process - How important it is to reclaim this sacrament Buy John's book here ! (Buy a copy for your pasto...

With inflation, our grocery bill sometimes feels like a losing battle. Today's episode includes three little ways we're trying to save! Things I chatted about in the episode: Elisabeth's Instagram Account Swedish Dish Cloths According to Bridget Email List This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingt...

On this anniversary of Roe V Wade, here's a little update on where we stand today, and a prayer for the protection of innocent life! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe

Some news to know on this Friday, January 19th 2024! - Congress passes a stopgap bill to pause a government shutdown - The US State Department hired German disinformation agents to train our teachers - Supreme Court takes on a case against chemical abortions Cameo at the end by my 18 month old ;) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

CS Lewis explains why pride is the ultimate sin, listen in for his words of wisdom! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe

On this day in 1870, the first Thomas Nast cartoon depicting democrats as donkeys was published in Harper's Weekly. Listen for the story of where that image originally came from! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe

This is much bigger than Trump. Today we dive into what Colorado did, what they based their decision on, and the fallout in other states and beyond. It may surprise you who filed most of the petitions to remove him! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe

A peek into when American and Catholic history collide: Find out how these two larger than life figures united with Margaret Thatcher to defeat a common enemy, Communism. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe

2024 plans + a rant about "influencing" + a story from one of you. Looking forward to sharing stories of history, and diving into politics and faith topics this year! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe

Today Rachel from Here Are the Headlines explains how headlines can shift real life events, and where the future of journalism is headed.    Find more from Rachel at her Instagram and Substack ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe

This episode will be more than you bargained for.  A history, foreign policy, Eastern Catholicism and Armenia lesson all wrapped up into one! Simone is the Director of Program Growth for Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) and her personal website can be found here. Find out more about how you can help Armenia here, and find the Philos Project's Courses here ! This is a publi...

Dr. Casey is the founder of Magnificat Family Medicine , and a wealth of knowledge on all things women's health. Listen to today's episode to learn about how birth control really works, and the potential of abortion reversals to save lives! Find more from According to Bridget on Instagram . This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

Is the Catholic Church "mean" for saying no to IVF? This conversation with Teresa Morris (Bioethicist and Formation Director for The Culture Project) is an incredible crash course in what exactly the process is, what the major risks to women and baby are, and why the Church says no. Spoiler alert...it's not just to be mean. Find The Culture Project here ! Want more conversations aro...

Today we dive into living liturgically in Advent in a realistic way with Katie Bogner and Shari Van Vranken! They wrote and illustrated a beautiful new book called All About Advent & Christmas for families that you can find here at the St. Paul Center or on Amazon . Katie's free resources can be found here . and she also shares tips and book reviews on Instagram ! Shari's shop, Catho...

Why is Issue 1 being conflated with abortion, when it's actually about constitutional amendments?  I run through Issue 1, the proposed abortion amendment, and what they have to do with each other, and the whole country! Issue 1 Text Right to Reproductive Freedom Text Learn More Here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

Thomas Aquinas says that courage is the necessary condition of every virtue as it provides the strength of will needed to exercise any virtue consistently. In this episode, I chat with Kimberly Begg, author of Unbreakable, Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage, wife and mother of five children, about how to exercise courage in our modern day society. She shares some practical tips we can use...

Answering some of your questions submitted through Instagram today! Here are the links to all of the things I mention in this episode. Favorite Catholic Toy and Book Companies: Saintly Heart Shining Light Dolls (ACCORDINGTOBRIDGET for 10% off) TAN Books (ACCORDINGTOBRIDGET15 for 15% off) Workout Programs: Nourish Move Love Glow Body PT Recycling Scam Podcast Episode Solid Catholic Birth Account/Cl...

Need a daily examen you can listen to while you're busy mom-ing? Here you go! This episode is a read aloud version of a Mother's Examen from My Domestic Church. Follow along for more on Instagram at @AccordingtoBridget This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe

Need to examine your conscience but don't have time to sit down and read it? Here you go! This episode is simply me reading aloud this examination from Apostoli Viae. Follow along for more on Instagram: @AccordingtoBridget This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe

Today I had the chance to speak with Adalee Hude, the author of the new TAN children's missal, "Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus." She explains the heart behind her new book, why she loves the Traditional Latin Mass, and a side note on how she has perfected pumpkin pie ;) Find Adalee's art here: Brightly Hude Studio Buy Adalee's book here: Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus (Use code ACCO...