Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

This week’s special guest is Catholic Fasting Coach Beth Bubik. Beth shares how she came to understand the benefits of fasting in a very personal way and how she came to work full time in helping others to benefit from it as well. Snippet From the Show When you make space within yourself in fasting and hunger, you're allowing the Lord to make space for himself. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIE...

This week, we are talking about important reasons why you should consider stepping outside your comfort zone, challenging yourself, and trying something new and scary. When I first began this podcast, I was terrified to try something new, and yet I have learned and grown so much through this experience and I am so glad I pushed myself. Snippet From the Show “The world offers you comfort. But you w...

Today’s special guest is wife, mom, singer, and songwriter Sarah Hart. Sarah has been making music for decades and all of her work is inspired by and fed by her Catholic faith and family life. She shares how her life informs her music and what she wishes every mother knew. Talking with Sarah is like sitting down with a dear friend and sister of the heart. I know you will enjoy this conversation! A...

This week we are talking about that unpopular virtue – HUMILITY – and ways to grow in it. Humility is something we think we don’t want, but let’s really examine what it is and some of the ways that God calls us to greater holiness through its practice. Snippet From the Show Humility doesn’t mean crawling around in the dirt or looking for ways to humiliate yourself. It means accepting your weakness...

Many of us want to make our home a holy place and build a “domestic church” that will encourage our kids to grow in their faith, but we get stuck on the “how” to do that. It might seem like everyone else is living liturgically and praying as a family, but we don’t know where to begin. Today’s guests are here to help with that! Snippet From the Show Take what you have been given in the Mass beyond...

Do you want to be more productive? Productivity is not an indication of our worth nor does it define who we are. However, learning how to be productive can be very helpful for our daily lives. Danielle offers five ways to become more productive. Snippet From the Show Your self-worth comes from who God made you to be: his beloved child. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www...

Danielle is joined by guest Sarah Mackenzie from Read Aloud Revival. Sarah shares about the purpose of the organization and all the benefits to reading aloud with your family. She also gives an inside look at her new children’s book A Little More Beautiful. Snippet From the Show Each of us is called to discover a peace that transcends all understanding For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33...

Do you struggle to know and do God’s will? It can be so hard to understand what God wants us to do and it can be even more difficult to do it. Danielle shares five ideas to help you grow in understanding and persevering in God’s will. Snippet From the Show Make sure you have room in your daily prayer life for silence. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.co...

Do you have peace in your vocation? Danielle is joined by Lisa Canning to discuss the truth about women’s worth, discernment, and how to find peace in our vocations. Lisa offers great insight from her role as wife, mom, entrepreneur and business coach. Snippet From the Show To make yourself receptive to what the Lord wants is a choice. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www...

Are your kids back in school or preparing to go back? Whether you have kids going back to school this fall or not, this time of year can feel like an opportunity to reset. Danielle shares 9 tips to help you make the most of this season. Snippet From the Show The back to school season is a great time to pause and assess where we’re at and what we’re hoping for in the coming months. For episode show...

Danielle welcomes special guest Beth Sri to discuss her new book The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life. Beth shares how her idea of marriage changed over time and the ways she has grown in faith due to the challenges of marriage. Snippet From the Show When you commit to your spouse, you are in it to win it. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33...

Are you struggling with the balance of work and motherhood? Danielle shares ideas and encouragement for any woman who finds herself in the role of working mother. Snippet From the Show Every mom is called to serve her family, but what that looks like, will look different for everyone. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends . Get full access to...

Danielle is joined this week by authors Patti Maguire Armstrong and Roxane Salonen. Patti and Roxane share about their new book What Would Monica Do?. Together they discuss how to navigate the heartbreak of loved ones leaving the Catholic faith. Snippet From the Show We are cooperators with God’s grace in our children’s lives. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensio...

Is there someone you are struggling to forgive? Are you tempted to hold onto bitterness and resentment? Danielle shares ideas to help you forgive even when it’s hard. Snippet From the Show Forgiveness is not a feeling. It is a choice. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends . Get full access to Girlfriends After Hours at daniellebean.substack.c...

Danielle is joined by popular speaker and writer Rebecca Teti. Danielle and Rebecca discuss the intersection of faith and culture and how we are called to be bold in our Christian faith. Snippet From the Show Share your testimony boldly because the unique elements of your story could be very relevant to someone else. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com...

Is it possible to form authentic community online? What if online communities could be a real source of support and encouragement in matters of faith and family? Danielle shares about a new online community she has founded to do just this! Snippet From the Show If we can’t be vulnerable, we will never find real connection with others. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www....

Do you desire personal connection? In this episode, Danielle welcomes guest Ashley Slavik, who shares about her mission to form personal connections through handwritten letters. Snippet From the Show We are made for community and we are called to connect with one another. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends . Get full access to Girlfriends...

Do you feel yourself getting pulled in multiple directions and ending your day exhausted? So many of us are perpetually busy and don’t realize that multi-tasking is a myth. In this episode, Danielle gives six ideas on how you can start “single-tasking” this summer. Snippet From the Show Start your day by connecting with God. Offer your day to God. Be rooted in prayer. For episode shownotes, text G...

Danielle is joined by author Rachel Balducci to discuss the prayer life of a mother. Rachel shares how she came to write her new book as well as some of the real challenges to growing in relationship with Jesus while living a busy life and raising a family. Snippet From the Show The more you show up in prayer, the more you are going to reap the benefits of it. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIEN...

Do you struggle with willpower? There are a lot of areas in our lives that require willpower: diet, exercise, budget, prayer, and so many more. Danielle shares ideas on how to help you increase your willpower. Snippet From the Show It is not our own strength, but the grace of God that helps us to accomplish good things. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress....

This week, Danielle is joined by author Meg Hunter-Kilmer. Meg shares stories and inspiration from the lives of little-known saints that can also be found in her new book Pray For Us: 75 Saints Who Sinned, Suffered, and Struggled Their Way to Holiness. Snippet From the Show The lives of the saints help us to know the reality of God’s love for every single one of us. For episode shownotes, text GIR...

Are you feeling burned out? This time of year can be especially exhausting with weddings, graduations, sacraments and so much more. Danielle offers encouragement and three things that can help you in the face of burn out. Snippet From the Show When we prioritize prayer, everything else will fall into place. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfrien...

This week’s guest is author and speaker Lisa Cotter. Lisa and Danielle discuss topics from Lisa’s new book Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius. Lisa also shares some of her own experiences as a woman in today’s culture, especially as a wife and mother. Snippet From the Show When both genders are working together, that is when we experience the fullness of humanity. For episode shownotes, t...

Are you ready for summer? Well, ready or not, here it comes! Summer can easily fill up with activities, projects, and trips, so in today’s episode, Danielle offers ideas on how to really savor these summer months. Snippet From the Show Find times to be truly present wherever you are and with the people around you. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/gi...

This week’s guest is Emily Wilson, author, speaker, and host of the Emily Wilson YouTube channel. In this episode, Emily shares about her new video series for engaged women. Danielle and Emily also reflect on their own engagements and offer encouragement for anyone who is currently engaged. Snippet From the Show The most important thing you can do during engagement is to internally prepare yoursel...