Catholic Women Now

Leila Miller wasn't planning to write and edit a book about the pain children of divorce. She has compiled seventy anonymous provided stories of now adults who lived through the pain of divorce as children. The modern myth that children are resilient and adjust is false. This book helps others to know they are not alone. Leila shares the truth and encourages to seek Christ whose mercy is greater t...

The mother is important in her son's faith development. Children think about God more than we realize and a mother provides nurturing of the faith. Today we tell you why this is and not to leave this talk to only Dad or youth leaders. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with...

The Beatitudes can be our guide as parents to raise our children to be holy, happy and love Jesus. Did you know that the Beatitudes foster virtue in our children? Our ultimate mission as parents is to help our children get to heaven. The Beatitudes is a reminder that holiness is possible for all of us. We may be intrepid about diving into the chaos and holiness of family life for fear of failing....

Stephanie Calis saw a need when she was planning her own wedding. She founded the website, Spoken Bride, to offer resources to plan a Catholic wedding. Inspired by the interest on the website and from friends, Stephanie has written Invited, The Ultimate Catholic Wedding Planner. Join us as we talk about the beauty of the marriage. Those who are planning for the wedding are also planning for marrie...

We know the gifts of the Holy Spirit given at confirmation but how do we activate these gifts and become bold to talk about Jesus to others? Sam Halligan joins us for part 2 to share how he does it and you can, too.! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder an...

Sam Halligan is a 2013 Dowling Catholic High School and currently works at Damascus Catholic Youth Camp in Ohio. Sam shares his powerful story of awakening in his faith and the power of the Holy Spirit in his life. Having witnessed physical healings at a healing Mass at Benedictine College, Sam has been reaching out to many with the message of God's love. He shares personal stories and how this im...

Shannon Evans was planning to do amazing things for God. As a newlywed and just out of college, she and her husband became missionaries in Indonesia. With grand ideas of how she was going to make lives better, Shannon soon realized her limitations. Through contemplation of suffering, she came upon Catholic teaching on suffering that was new truth to her. Together with her husband, they converted f...

We sit down with Pietro Boffeli. Pietro is the house leader of the L'Arche community of Tahoma, Washington. L'Arche has grown into a worldwide movement dedicated to bringing men and women with disabilities into the heart of their societies, making their voices heard, and providing a true home to share everyone's unique gifts to the fullest. Pietro gives us a view of the life and dreams of persons...

Fr. Chris Seith is a priest in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. He studied at the North American College in Rome and was ordained in 2014. We chatted about the feminine genius from a priestly perspective, particularly how the feminine gift of receptivity supports our priests. Midway in the show, the complementary role of femininity and masculinity was discussed as a great source of healing in th...

Julie and Chris shared a tribute to mothers with the allegory of building a cathedral. Listeners share via text what the Blessed Mother mean in your life? Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen...

The Catholic Women Now coffee table was full today! Our friends Heidi Grace and Becca Bahl joined us to share our collective experience of Nineveh 90. The detachment brought a deeper prayer life and intimacy with Jesus. Prayers answered and how fasting brought surprisingly new insights. Do we miss Nineveh 90? Will we do it again? Listen in to find out! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afr...

Dr. Carrie Gress is always a delight to have with us. In her latest book, Dr. Gress discusses the origins of the feminist movement. How 12 women in the 1960s were able to influence the western world with the ideology of Marxism egalitarianism to create an illusion of happiness equated with being exactly like men. The premise that nature can be changed is debunked by Dr. Gress. NOTE: men and women...

Danielle Bean is a wife, mother, podcast host of Girlfriends podcast, speaker, and retreat leader. She shares the work in the new book, Manuel for Women . We visit about our feminine gifts and how Mary models these gifts. This book is a great treasure with understanding our purpose as created by God. Also included are prayers, scripture verses for worry, beauty, quotes from Saints, writings of Pop...

Maria and Deacon Campbell are one of several couples who work with The Third Option, a program to strengthen and support marriage. The Third Option is a mentoring format with trained mentor couples who share their struggles and how they were able to resolve and improve their marriage. Couples of all stages of marriage benefit and assists marriages from struggling to the point of giving up. The Thi...

Sue Bata, Jean Herrity, and Mary Swanson have been longtime friends. A few years ago they decided to keep in touch by meeting up at difference fish fries for dinner during Lent. Together with their husbands, they choose a different local fish fry each week. Tune in to hear these fun ladies review your fish fry! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce...

Katie Warner is a busy wife and mother, writer, and speaker. She has partnered with illustrator Meg Whalen to write Catholic Children's books. These books are delightfully written and illustrated. Parents desire to teach their children their faith but often not sure how to begin. These books are sure to be a great resource for parents and for children to make their Catholic faith active and living...

Taylor Hawkins is as joyful in person as she sounds on the microphone. Full of love for Christ, Taylor shares her story of coming to the answer that God is indeed calling her to serve Him and the church through religious life. Taylor was raised in a typical Catholic family but what happened when she encountered Jesus in Adoration will amaze you. Tayor will be entering as a postulant with the Maria...

Amanda joins us today to share this memoir of two young kids who fall for each other as teens but ultimately do not end up together - not your typical Hollywood ending, yet it certainly is a happily ever after! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Juli...

Samatha Kelley knows first hand the world of female athletics. She played D1 soccer for UConn. It was a personal injury that brought Samatha to a life-changing direction. She was inspired to start a program to help women in athletics to know and to live their authentic feminine identity in Christ and still be a high competing woman athlete. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr....

The Catholic Woman's Guide to Happiness integrates Theology of the Body and teachings on prayer with Rose's unique brand of story telling and humor. We enjoyed Rose's analogies and practical teaching. We discussed the difference between joy and happiness and the different doors we choose in life that lead to good and not so good paths. And how we can look for happiness in the goods around us but d...

Mary Sheehan Warren teaches Consumer Behavior and Fashion Marketing at the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America. Fashion and communication have been her interest. Today we talk about how fashion is more than just clothes but a means to communicate to the world who we are. This is a topic for everyone in all of society. Mary addresses friendship and communication especiall...

St. John the Baptist's famous line, "I must decrease so He can increase" may sound strange when talking about charity in marriage and family. Charity is the divine love within us that transforms. What is necessary to live this love? Adam Storey unpacks this on today's podcast. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Sp...

Chris traveled to the Holy Land with the Iowa Catholic Radio sponsored trip. In her engaging, enthusiastic style with a gift for storytelling, Chris shares her personal moments as well as the places visited. She even has some fun facts that you may not know! And at the end, she shares a beautiful story of the miraculous healing of her husband. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with...

What do women of the Old Testament who lived thousands of years ago have in common with today's modern woman? Everything! In her new book, You Are Enough, Danielle Bean introduces us to these women who had the same inherent struggles we do today. And we can learn from them! Danielle speaks with passion and love for women to know their dignity as daughters of the King. You will find yourself noddin...

Erin Wenham sits in for Chris today. Julie and Erin share the myths and the common beliefs in dating. Accepting Jesus into your life is the most important decision one makes. The second is who you will marry. This influences your finances, job, faith, happiness, and even death. Intentional dating is important and not old fashioned or archaic. Parents, good things to help guide your teen and young...