Coffee & Catholics: A Catholic Women's Talk Show Podcast

Episode #125 Let Jesus In In This episode Lauren and Stacy talk about letting Jesus into the mess of our lives this Advent. Then letting Him guide us into the forest of His Mercy.  References :  https://catholiceducation.org/en/author/jessica-powers https://sarahclarkson.com/reclaimingquiet  https://www.littlerockcarmel.org/the-romances-by-st-john-of-the-cross/ https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2...

Ep #124 Making Time When There Is No Time  aka Redeeming Time in Different Seasons   In this episode, Stacy, Lauren, and Annie share their hearts about how hard it is to make time when you feel you have no time and the changing seasons in womanhood.      Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contributing to our Patreon at ...

Ep #123  St. Andrew Christmas Novena   For Advent, join Annie and Stacy in praying the St. Andrew Christmas Novena 15 times a day from the Feast of St. Andrew (November 30) to Christmas Eve.  The novena starts about time marker 2:19   Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour...

Ep #122 5th Anniversary Episode   As we close our 5th season with Coffee & Catholics and start our 6th year, Stacy, Lauren, and Annie reflect on the past year’s episodes and life circumstances.    Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contributing to our Patreon at  https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcatholics  or you can...

Lauren and Stacy talk with special guest, Ryan. Ryan shares her journey with her daughter, Miriam, after hearing that Miriam had anencephaly at their 20 week prenatal appointment.  Join us in listening to this beautiful story of grace and healing.  *Trigger warning: Infant loss  Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192 If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contribut...

#120 Baptism   In this episode, Annie and Stacy discuss the Sacrament of Baptism. We share practical ways we remember our and our loved ones’ baptisms.    Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contributing to our Patreon at  https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcatholics  or you can email us at  coffeeandcatholics@gmail.com  fo...

Episode #119  Interview with Kendra Tierney Norton   This episode, Annie, Lauren, and Stacy are joined by Kendra Tierney Norton from Catholic All Year as she shares with us her story about accompanying her late husband through his battle with cancer.    Please consider supporting  CAY’s Wildlife Relief Effort!   https://catholicallyear.com/   Jim’s blog  https://fortitudine.catholicallyear.com/  ...

#118 Fasting with Guest Beth Bubik  As we begin Lent, we spoke with Beth Bubik about fasting. Jesus says to his disciples “when we fast” not “if.” Beth speaks on the spiritual and health aspects of fasting and how to incorporate it into our daily lives rather than just on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.  Production note:  There was a technology issue and we lost about 10 seconds of recording. Beth...

#117 Disconnecting from Technology = Reclaiming Time with God    Reclaiming Quiet  by Sarah Clarkson    Digital Fast: 40 Days to Detox your Mind and Reclaim What Matters Most  by Darren Whitehead   Magnify 90   Exodus 90   The Father’s Tale  by Michael O’Brian   Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contributing to our Patr...

#116 The Names of God in Our Lives   In this episode, Lauren, Annie, and Stacy discuss the various Biblical names of God. They speak on which name God has spoken to them in throughout the past year and which name they hope to hear of God in the upcoming year.       The Father’s Tale  by Michael O’Brian   Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this podcas...

In this episode Stacy wishes listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year while also discussing some of the challenges the podcast has faced over the last 6 months. She also asks listeners to continue to pray for all involved with Coffee & Catholics.   Resource discussed:  http://www.wordoftheyear.me/   Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this p...

#114 Myra Martinez: Danielle, A Story of Surrender and Trust   In this episode, we are joined by Myra Martinez who shares the story of her seven-year-old daughter Danielle who courageously battled leukemia. Myra speaks of the transformative power of suffering when united with faith.    You can find Myra’s book Danielle: A Story of Surrender and Trust at https://www.amazon.com/Danielle-Surrender-My...

#113 Judy Burke and her Journey with Terminal Cancer   In this episode, we speak with Judy Burke, a mother of 3 with terminal adenoid cystic carcinoma. Join us in this surprisingly joyful conversation about living while knowing you are dying. Multiple trigger warnings - death, cancer, molestation.    Judy’s IG:  Judith_Means_Courage   GoFund Me for their family   Resources Mentioned:  ‘ Blessed by...

#112 November A Month of Remembrance  In this episode, Annie, Alisha, and Stacy remember the souls in purgatory and discuss some upcoming episodes on loss, grief, and the peace of Christ.  The Art of Dying Well  by St. Robert Bellarmine   Searching for and Maintaining Peace  by Fr. Jacque Philippe    St. Gertrude Prayer: Eternal Father, I offer You the most Precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus...

#111 Patriotic Rosary for the United States of America   In this episode, we invite our listeners to pray along with us the patriotic rosary for the United States of America.   https://www.sfsparish.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/THE-PATRIOTIC-ROSARY-Handout-Version-PDF-1.pdf   Join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contrib...

#110 Fall Saints That We Fall in Love With    In this episode, Stacy, Lauren, and Annie share about their Confirmation Saints and other Saints whose feast days are in Autumn and how they have pursued them over the years.    The Message of St. Therese of Lisieux  by Mgr Vernon Johnson   Stigmata: The Miraculous Gift St. Francis Wanted to Hide   https://holyheroes.com/   https://www.catholicicing.co...

#109 The Idol of Perfection In this episode, Annie, Lauren, and Stacy have a discussion about the struggles we see in holding ourself and others to perfectionism and combatting that with the peace of Christ.  John 6:70 “Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you twelve? Yet is not one of you a devil?’” Eph 2:14-17 “For he is our peace, he who made both one and broke down the dividing wall of enmit...

#108 The Holy Name of Jesus  In this episode, Stacy, Alisha, and Annie discuss the custom of a head bow at Jesus’ name.  Alisha also entertains us with some Catholic humor.    Resources Used and Discussed https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/bowing-at-the-holy-names-13306   https://www.lincolndiocese.org/news/diocesan-news/11201-ask-the-register-should-i-bow-my-head   Join us on Facebook  http...

Ep#107 Go Make Disciples Annie, Alisha, and Stacy discuss dwindling RE and youth programs and ways we can educate ourselves to catechize our own children and others.  Resources Discussed The Bible formed.org Catholic Sprouts  Merry Beggars Saints Alive Saint Chronicles Retreats such as Lauren’s  Merciful Mama Retreat Catholic All Year Hallow Ascension Catholic Answers      Join us on Facebook  htt...

Ep #106 Assumption Assumptions In celebration of the Assumption of Mary; Stacy, Alisha, and Annie quiz each other on the Assumption.   Immaculate Conception and the Holy Spirit: The Marian Teachings of St. Maximilian Kolbe  by HM Manteau-Bonamy   Militia of the Immaculata     Join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contribut...

Ep #105 4th Anniversary Episode We released our 1st episode on August 3, 2020. In the final episode of our 4th year, Annie, Stacy, Alisha, and Lauren reflect on their favorite moments of the past four years and how their friendships and families have grown.    Join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contributing to our Patre...

Ep #104 Allowing God to Help Us   In this episode, Stacy, Lauren, and Annie discuss asking and accepting God’s help and our own struggles with allowing God into our daily grind.    Looking to learn how to reflect God’s mercy in your parenting, let go of irritation and anger, become less reactive and more tenderhearted, and depend on God to lead you and help you bear “fruit that will last” (John 15...

Episode #103 Creative Prayer In this episode, Lauren, Alisha, Stacy, and Annie discuss various creative prayer practices and how focusing on the beauty around us brings us closer to God.    Local Prayer Artists mentioned:    https://created4christ.com/ https://marissaparsonsstudio.com/ https://darbyheard.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dainty_n_saintly?igsh=MjFndHFwczBqbW5h   Other Resources mentio...

Ep #102 Lessons from Cana   In this episode, Alisha, Annie, Lauren, and Stacy reflect on the Wedding at Cana and what God has revealed to us through this Gospel passage.   John 2: 1-12   Ascension Press:  Mary's Choice at the Wedding Feast at Cana Hallow  Chapter 2: Cana   Join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192   If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contributing...

Ep #101 Saint-to-Be Carlo Acutis Today, Alisha, Annie, Lauren, and Stacy celebrate the news that Carlo Acutis, a 15 year old young man from Italy who died in 2006 from leukemia, will be canonized as the first Millennial Saint after his 2nd miracle was recognized by Pope Francis on May 23, 2024. Join us as we discuss his life, how he has already impacted our families and lives, and what we can cont...