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

In this episode Lauren, Alisha, and Stacy discuss how God is currently working in their lives. 

In this episode Lauren, Annie, and Stacy talk with Nell O'Leary. Nell is the Managing Editor of Blessed Is She. During this episode we talk about the power of sharing our stories and finding our true identities in Christ.  Many times in the episode we talk about "the book". "The book" we are discussing (and we do eventually say the title in the episode) is Blessed Is She Made New: 52 Devotions For...

In this episode Noelle returns to talk with about what she has been up to. For those who have been listening to Coffee & Catholics since we started, or if you have gone back and listened to older episodes, you will remember 5 of us hosting the show. Noelle has not been able to record with us over the last year but she never really left either. We thought you might be wondering what happened to her...

To honor Mary in May, we decided to create an episode that you can revisit when you are wanting some guided prayer time.  In this episode, Annie, Alisha, and Stacy pray The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and The Litany of Loreto. The reflections that we use in this episode are a mixture of reflections from the following two sites: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/franciscan-spirit-blog/reflection...

In this and the next episode, Alisha, Annie, Lauren, and Stacy discuss what it means to "create space". We explore space as a physical area, as time, as action, as openness, as relationship, and as reaction. This resulting two part episode was not the episode we were expecting when we started our discussion but it turned out so much better.    Some Resources that go along with this and the next ep...

In this and the next episode, Alisha, Annie, Lauren, and Stacy discuss what it means to "create space". We explore space as a physical area, as time, as action, as openness, as relationship, and as reaction. This resulting two part episode was not the episode we were expecting when we started our discussion but it turned out so much better.    Some Resources that go along with this and the next ep...

In this episode we discuss Lenten devotions, mortifications, and penances. We discuss the definitions of promise and sin. We also talk about the distinctions between good intentions and vows. Intentionality and purpose are eluded to as key factors in choosing our mortifications. Also, what to do if our penances are not building up our relationship with God.  

In this episode Stacy and Annie interview Barbara and Adriana from Willow Pregnancy Support. They get an update on The Rose Home construction (refer back to episode #13 : Discussion with Dolores), hear about what services Willow provides for women, and hear stories about the history of the organization and the women who have come to them for help. And what would an episode about Moms and their bab...

Due to weather and illness the co-hosts of Coffee & Catholics were not able to meet this month to record. Rather than missing an episode or asking listeners to wait four weeks for the next episode we decided to do something a little different.  In this episode, Stacy reflects on the talks given at the 2022 Oklahoma Catholic Women's Conference by three fantastic speakers; Leah Darrow, Sr. Marie Ver...

This is our final interview in our series of co-host interviews. In this episode we interview the creator of Coffee & Catholics, producer, and fellow co-host, Stacy.  From music to construction to theatre to sign language and dance, Stacy is a "Jack of all trades but master of none" type. Come hear a part of her story in today's episode.    Stacy's Catholic Media Production Company - Wild Goose Pr...

In today's episode we interview our co-host Lauren. She shares with us where she is from, a little about her ministry Gathering Manna, how she chooses her next book to read, and what inspires her.    Some resources Lauren mentions are:  Spiritual Childhood: The Spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux Paperback by  Vernon Johnson https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0898708265/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smi...

We continue our 4 part "meet the hosts" series with an interview with our very own Annie. Come learn about the time Annie kicked a nun :o and how her and her husband met. Hear about all the wonderful ministries she has been involved in over the years. Come get to know her a little better.    Resources mentioned in today's episode: https://www.gospeloflifedisciples.org/

Happy New Year!  We pray for a Blessed 2022 for all of you!  In this episode we interview our very own co-host, Alisha.  Back before Episode #1 released we introduced ourselves on our Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/coffeeandcatholics Since then we have a lot of new listeners and many who are not on our Facebook group. So we decided to take the first 4 episodes of this year to...

Join us for this light hearted episode in which we discuss our own Christmas traditions. From when we put the tree up to when we take it down and everything in between. Let us know what your traditions are.  There is a musical surprise if you decide to stay to the end. :D All of us here at Coffee & Catholics pray that you all have a wonderful and Merry Christmas season. 

This is our final episode of this series on Catholic Social Justice Teaching. In this episode Alisha, Annie, Lauren, and Stacy discuss Feminism through the lens of Rights and Responsibilities and Solidarity, both being themes of Catholic Social Justice Teaching. We discuss the roots of feminism and how the rhetoric has shifted since the 60s and 70s. We propose that we as Catholics should be workin...

In this episode Alisha, Lauren, and Stacy discuss what to do when we feel like there is a conflict with a family member or friend and we have exhausted all of our olive branches and still feel rejected. We thought this episode would compliment our episodes on Social Justice Teaching (we do have one more coming) and the beginning of the holiday season.  During the episode Stacy quotes numerous time...

We continue our discussion of Catholic Social Justice Teaching this week while discussing homosexuality. How do we as Catholics uphold church teachings on marriage and family and create a welcoming space for our family, friends, and community members who experience same-sex attraction? In this episode, we examine this question through the lenses of two Catholic Social Justice Teaching Themes; The...

In this episode we discuss how to respond to our loved ones in the transgender community. We examine this response through the lens of Catholic Social Justice Teaching Theme of Solidarity.    Some of the resources we used for this episode are:  Made for Love: Same-Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church by Fr. Michael Schmitz Pope Francis Encyclical Amoris Laetitia

In this episode Lauren, Alisha, Annie, and Stacy discuss relativism. We discuss what truth fundamentally is, compare cultural relativism to post modern relativism, talk about perception and the effects of negativity on the brain. We will continue to discuss the topics in this series through the lens of Catholic Social Justice Teaching. Upcoming topics in our Social Justice series are Transgender,...

In this episode we continue our discussion on Catholic Social Justice Teaching.  We apologize for some distortion in the middle of the episode. Somehow the speed was changed during recording. I was able to slow it enough to hear us but it is still distorted.    Some resources we mention:  https://www.crs.org/   https://www.usccb.org/

In this episode, and the next, Stacy, Annie, Alisha, and Lauren discuss seven themes of Catholic Social Justice Teaching. This Part I will be dedicated to themes 1-4. Part II, releasing on September 27th, will be for themes 5-7.  Some of the resources we discuss in these two episodes are:  Made for Love by Fr. Mike Schmitz https://www.amazon.com/Made-Love-Same-Sex-Attraction-Catholic/dp/1621642194...

In this episode Stacy, Alisha, and Annie share and discuss quotes from some of their favorite saints. We talk about how these quotes have helped us endure our own suffering, give us models to follow, and have inspired us to persevere and find joy in our vocations.    Please, share with us your favorite saints quotes and stories. 

In this episode, we talk with blogger Tiffany Bryant.  Tiffany writes the blog A New Eve where she shares her conversion story from being an Atheist to becoming Catholic. She also hosts forums on her site to discuss everything from prolife issues to favorite books. Join us in listening to her powerful story and see how the Holy Spirit worked in her life all along, as he does in all of our lives. ...

In this episode we reflect upon the past year; our favorite episodes, our favorite moments, things we have learned, and more.  Please share with us your stories and any of your favorite episodes/take-a-ways as well. 

In this episode Lauren, Annie, Alisha, and Stacy discuss how to work towards healing our relationships with God in the Sacrament of Confession. We talk about fears, various forms of the examination of conscience, techniques we have used to help us keep the focus on repairing our relationship with God rather than how we might have been wronged by others, spiritual direction in the Sacrament of Conf...