Choppin’ Wood Podcast

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Choppin’ Wood is a Catholic podcast about holiness in real life — not the highlight reel. Hosted by Kristen Dean, this show is for anyone who wants to love God faithfully in the middle of ordinary days: motherhood, marriage, work, prayer that doesn’t always feel easy, and the slow work of becoming who God is calling you to be. Each episode is a conversation about showing up — again and again — to the quiet, unseen work of faith. Not perfection. Not pressure. Just persistence, trust, and the daily yes. Inspired by the words of St. Zélie Martin — “I have a lot of wood to chop… but better late th...

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Choppin’ Wood Podcast

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St. Therese Is A Stalker...And Apparently My Co-Producer 12.01.2026 18:18

A decade long whisper, a persistent saint, and a family mantra led Kristen to finally say yes to starting Choppin' Wood. A funny, heartfelt story of calling, confirmation, and courage.

Discernment, But Make It Discount Retail 12.01.2026 16:28

⭐ Episode 2 — Following the Direction Given In this episode, Kristen shares how the Holy Spirit redirected her plans for Episode 2 — and how the start of a new year often invites us not to add more, but to pay attention to what God has already been doing. She reflects on a year marked by unexpected pruning: slow reveals, dramatic moments, and the kind of spiritual stripping that forces us to let...

The Devil Has A Pinterest Board 12.01.2026 21:27

⭐ EPISODE 3 — SHOW NOTES “The Devil Has a Pinterest Board” Episode Summary In this episode of Choppin’ Wood, Kristen gets real about perfectionism — the sneaky, holy‑looking habit that convinces us we’re being virtuous when we’re really just exhausted and controlled by fear. From homeschooling meltdowns to the Sunday morning scramble to spiritual “glow‑up” fantasies gone wrong, Kristen unpa...

Choppin' Wood: Extraordinary Grace. Ordinary Holiness. 26.12.2025 1:31

Kristen Dean, a revert to the Catholic faith, invites listeners to Choppin' Wood — a candid podcast about trying to live faithfully amid the noise of family life. With encouragement, honesty, and humor, Kristen shares the struggles and joys of becoming saints imperfectly. Choppin' Wood launches January 12th — follow now wherever you listen.