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

Welcome to our 100th Episode! In this episode Lauren, Alisha, and Stacy discuss the state of the church today. We ask a big question; Is the Church in a state of crisis or in the process of being pruned? We don't claim to have the answers but we do share our stories and what is on our hearts. Come listen and share with us your thoughts.  Reference:    https://aleteia.org/2016/06/13/when-cardinal-j...

In this week's episode Stacy and Lauren discuss traveling and pilgrimage possibilities. We could use the input of our listeners. If you have great traveling skills, ideas, deals, etc... we would love to hear them. Write us at:  coffeeandcatholics@gmail.com     Join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192 If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contributing to our Patreon...

#98 Yoga Extension- To Stretch or Not to Stretch? There is More to the Question   Today, Alisha, Annie, Lauren, and Stacy discuss the topic of yoga and our differing personal viewpoints.   Some articles for further reading:    https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19891015_meditazione-cristiana_en.html   https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_co...

#97: Snake Oil: Manifestation and Mindfulness Slippery Cultural Myths Masquerading as Truth Today, we are joined again by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we discuss cultural myths such as manifestation, mindfulness, and other New Age philosophies and the har...

#96 Come to the Wedding Feast: A Reflection & Take Away from the Oklahoma Catholic Women's Conference    In this episode, Stacy reflects on the 2024 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference and what really has stayed with her from the conference.    https://okcatholicwomen.com/   Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC    Sr. Mary Bethany, OP   Jackie Francois Angel     Join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook...

#95: Reflections on the Feminine Genius   In this episode, Lauren, Annie, Stacy, and Alisha share our reflections on the previous interview with Fr. Christopher Brashears on JPII’s Feminine Genius and our own insights about how the characteristics of receptivity, maternity, sensitivity, and generosity play out in our lives.    Pope Saint John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatem  https://www.vatican.va/c...

#94: Pope St. John Paul II and the Feminine Genius with Special Guest Father Christopher Brashears   Today, we are joined again by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we discuss JPII’s teachings on the feminine genius, complementarianism of the sexes, and women’...

#93: Celebrating During Lent?  Life doesn't stop during Lent. There are still Birthdays, Anniversaries, school and office parties, dinners at friends houses, et cetera. In today's episode Lauren and Stacy discuss how we celebrate in the midst of our Lenten mortifications.  Join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192 If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contributing t...

#92: Resolving Miscommunication between Laity and Clergy Part II Today, we are joined by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we conclude our open discussion about various miscommunications that often arise between the laity and clergy and ways we can bridge the...

#91: Resolving Miscommunication between Laity and Clergy Part I   Today, we are joined by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we begin an open discussion about various miscommunications that often arise between the laity and clergy and ways we can bridge the gap...

#90: Evangelizing Youth with Guest Speaker Noelle   Today, Stacy, Annie, and Alisha are joined by former co-host and renowned Catholic speaker Noelle Garcia to discuss ministering to youth.    More about Noelle:  https://www.mqministries.net/   More about EQ Saints:  https://eqsaints.com/   Keep Your Kids Catholic: Sharing Your Faith and Making It Stick  by Marc Cardaronella     Join us on Faceboo...

#89: Mental Health & Suicide- A Conversation with Noelle In this episode, Stacy, Alisha, and Annie conclude the 3-part mental health series. We are joined by former C&C co-host and renowned Catholic speaker Noelle to minister to those touched by suicide. We discuss that the Catechism says about suicide, how the church has reacted to suicide in the past and present, and our own stories abou...

#88 Postpartum Depression: A Discussion with Jessica Mannen Kimmet In this episode, we speak with mom and author Jessica Mannen Kimmet about her experience with postpartum depression and how the Holy Spirit led her to write Groaning in Labor, Growing in Hope: Scripture Reflections for the Hard Days of Early Motherhood.  Possible Triggers: Postpartum Depression, Miscarriage, Infant Loss   Groaning...

#87 Mental Health    In this episode, the Coffee & Catholics ladies hope to eliminate some stigmas out there about mental health. All four ladies share their stories and personal struggles with mental health. You are not alone in your struggle and there is hope.    Resources:  https://resources.catholicaoc.org/offices/office-for-persons-with-disabilities/disabilities-2/mental-illness   https:/...

#86 How I Met My Spouse Part 4 Alisha's Story   In this episode, Alisha shares how she met her husband. She shares how her husband and her liked each other almost instantly but had to wait because of where they were in their journey. This is a great episode about how love is more than a feeling.     Join us on Facebook [[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192 ]( https://www.facebook.com/...

#85 How I Met My Spouse Part 3 Stacy's Story   In this episode, Stacy shares how she met her husband.  She shares how some wrong turns and decisions eventually lead her to her husband. This is a great episode for bringing hope to those who feel they constantly find love in all the wrong places. Stacy shows how she learned from a friend that patience, perseverance, and trust in God are important in...

#84 How I Met My Spouse Part 2 Annie's Story   In this episode, Annie shares how she met her husband. She talks about how her husband at one point in his vocational discernment felt called into a fatherly role, at first he thought this calling meant the priesthood. Come hear how their lives kept intersecting, their friendship grew, and that the kind of fatherhood he was being called to would be re...

#83 How I Met My Spouse Part 1 Lauren's Story  In this episode, Lauren shares how she met her husband. She discusses obstacles and victories they have had as a couple and how God has worked in their life together.    References Discussed: Domestic Church https://www.domesticchurchfamilies.com/   Join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192 If you enjoy this podcast, please...

#82 The Beatitudes Part 3   In this episode, Alisha, Stacy, Lauren, and Annie complete their 3-part series over the Beatitudes. They discuss the last three of the beatitudes and ways they are played out in their own lives.    References Discussed:   St. Augustine’s Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount  https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/16011.htm   Jesus of Nazareth by Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope E...

#81 The Beatitudes Part 2   In this episode, Alisha, Stacy, Lauren, and Annie continue with part 2 of their 3-part series over the Beatitudes. They discuss three of the beatitudes and ways they are played out in their own lives.    References Discussed:   St. Augustine’s Commentary on the Sermon on the Mount  https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/16011.htm   Jesus of Nazareth by Joseph Ratzinger (aka...

#80 The Beatitudes Part 1   In this episode, Alisha, Stacy, Lauren, and Annie start a 3-part series over the Beatitudes. They discuss what they are and ways in which the first two beatitudes are played out in their own lives.    References Discussed:   Avila Institute  https://avila-institute.org/   Jesus of Nazareth by Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI)  https://ignatius.com/jesus-...

In this episode Annie, Alisha, Lauren, and Stacy reflect over the last year. We talk about funny happenings, our favorite episodes, and thighs.  There is a discussion in part of this episode as to whether or not any of the apostles started a riot by not finishing their teachings when Jesus sent them out two by two. We did look it up and no there is no Biblical reference to the apostles starting a...

#78 A Few of Our Favorite Catholic Things   In this episode, Stacy, Lauren, Alisha, and Annie share some of the resources and experiences that have shaped them this past year.    A Few of Stacy’s Favorite Things TAN Books’ Story of Civilization  https://tanbooks.com?rfsn=7123077.dfb511 Blessed Is She planner and rosary bracelet  https://blessedisshe.net/?ref=COFFEECATHOLICS  (use code COFFEEANDCAT...

This episode was recorded about a year ago and outside.    In this episode, Alisha and Stacy discuss the significance of the Eucharist in their personal lives.    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....

Episode #76: Growing Through Ordinary Time In this episode, Stacy, Alisha, and Annie discuss the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time and how we are called live the every day ordered toward Christ.  The last 2min of the episode recorded with distortion. We fixed as much as we could and apologize for the scratchy quality.    Resources mentioned:  https://hallow.com/ https://media.ascensionpress.com/c...