His Beloved Catholic Podcast

Hey there Beloveds! This week will look a little different on the His Beloved Podcast. We put on a retreat a couple of weeks ago about intimacy with God and we felt like you might like to hear those talks. This week is Megan's talk called "Who is He To You?" Megan dives into intimacy with Jesus and who He is to her. We spend a lot of time talking about our identity in Christ. Who are...

Haley Riney is back!!! If you have listened to last week's episode check that one out first. At the end of the part one episode with Haley we just knew we had to get her in the studio again.  So. Many. Thoughts.  The Lord parted the seas and we were able to connect with her while she was “on location for Jesus”.  The three of us came into this episode completely empty handed and asked Holy Spi...

Sometimes when we’re recording, the content feels like it was specifically for our hearts to hear, and that’s exactly what happened with this episode with Haley Riney.  If you only knew how many notes I took while we were recording!   Haley and Kendra met at the Encounter conference in December of 2023 and immediately she thought two things….1) She is my people! 2) Megan will love her! Haley lives...

Oh what a weekend! Kendra and Megan put on a women’s retreat this weekend in Hutto, TX and it was breathtaking. We talk today about how God moved in hearts of the women at the retreat. We also talk about the power of Jesus in Adoration and hearing the Holy Spirit.   If you have been touched by this podcast, we would love for you to partner with us in this mission of bringing others into deep relat...

Do you ever have those moments when you are listening to a dynamic speaker and wonder “what are they like in real life?”  On this episode we get a glimpse into the authentic world of Catholic speaker, minister, and podcast host, Ryan O’Hara.  Ryan’s life took a pivot in college when he had his conversion, and has been working with youth, and young adults, furthering the kingdom on earth ever since...

Weeee'reee back!! As sad as we are to see summer go, we are so excited to be back in the studio recording season 7 of the His Beloved podcast. In this episode, we catch up with one another, and share different stories of how God moved in our lives while we were away!  From bears to healing dirt….. join us as we kick this season off! P.S.  We also share some exciting news about upcoming retreat...

Hey friends! Today we are sharing with you an episode of Sunday Stories for Catholic Kids. Gather your fam and listen to this on your way to Mass this weekend. Today we get to talk about my absolute favorite… the Holy Spirit. Can you imagine a church where kids know the depth of the Holy Spirit? What if they knew who and what they are receiving at Baptism and Confirmation? If they understand the p...

Surprise! We have a bonus episode on the podcast today. We would like to share an episode of the Girls Arise podcast with you. Sister Alicia Torres joined us and she is such a gem. We thought you would want to hear from her too! Hello girls! Today we have an amazing guest. Sister Alicia Torres of the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago. She works at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels on Chi...

On this last episode of this season Kendra and Megan discuss the movement of the Spirit that is happening in college campuses across the country. We can’t help but notice how this revival is stemming from repentance and happening just before the season of Lent. Let’s make this Lent the season where we allow revival and awakening in our own hearts.

Rachel McClellan, the third member of His Beloved, is back on the podcast! She was on episode 31 of our podcast. She told her story of falling in love with Mary and feeling called to join the Catholic Church. If you haven't heard it yet, go back and take a listen. Since then, God has done so much in her life. Her story is truly remarkable. She shares with us the difficulty of going through an annu...

On this episode we are holding nothing back! We are ready to go all in. We want to be people who live for Jesus, share His great love with our children and are willing to defend Him at all costs. We tell the story of the mother in 2 Maccabees 7 who watches all seven of her sons martyred in order to defend their faith. We talk about how if we want to raise kids who love Jesus and are willing to go...

Today we have  the incredible Paul J Kim with us on the podcast. Paul is a world renowned Catholic speaker, beat boxer, rapper, and comedian. He happens to be a good friend of ours and lives near us. Megan recently went on a pilgrimage with Paul to Mexico City to visit the miraculous tilma with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In this conversation Paul shares with us his conversion story, a lit...

We had a blast this week on our trip to Dallas. We had the great opportunity to hang out in "The Cottage" with Ali Hoffman and Katie Smith. Katie was a teen in Chris' youth ministry before Kendra and Chris started dating. She is now a youth minister in Dallas. Ali was also a youth minister and now runs an art and design company called Oodles of Doodles where she makes custom hand lettering. She wa...

This is an update with the audio problem fixed. If you had a hard time listening. Try again :) Hey friends we are back in the saddle again. On this episode we share our big adventures in December. Kendra went to the Encounter conference in Michigan and Megan went on a pilgrimage to Mexico City. We also share our words for the year and what God has done in our lives over the last year.  Our La...

Hello friends! On this episode Kendra and Megan share how God moved in our women's night of worship "Awake My Soul". We also talk about Advent, hope, and opening our hearts for the Lord.  Unbound Conference Feb 17-18th  St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Austin click here to register  https://mogpc.org/events-1?fbclid=IwAR24KyUVO2FoJhd-U9am-AGjOm1geDRCV717TR9THSx6VR_v5Q7YQFyQsls

Hello friends! Welcome back to our "Find Your Fire" series. On this episode we go deeper into how we hear the voice of God and discuss the first 5 rules of St. Ignatius' Discernment of Spirits.  Theresa Stephens joins Megan on this episode. She will be the speaker at our next Women's Adoration Night on December 2nd. Just for two days November 18th and 19th we will have a two day flash sale. Ticket...

Welcome back to our Find Your Fire series. If you haven't heard all of the episodes we recommend you go back and listen. On this episode we take everything we have talked about a put it into action with a heart check. We are a little tired from some sickness in our families and start out a little funny, but don't worry we go deep by the end. Pull up a chair and let the Lord speak to your heart tod...

Today while Kendra is off chaperoning a trip of 9th grade girls in the dessert of Utah we are sharing an oldie, but a goody. Maybe one of the best we have ever had, with the guest that is most requested. Everyone loves to hear from Esther Caswell, so today we are re-airing her episode from last year as the next episode in our "Find Your Fire" series. Esther knows what it means to truly live in the...

We continue our "Find Your Fire" series as we discuss the Holy Spirit. We talk about Saints that truly lived in the spirit, the authority and anointing that we have been given as baptized Catholics, and modern day miracles.  We have a women's night of Adoration coming up soon! We would love to see you there.  Awake My Soul December 2nd 6:00-9:30 St. John Vianney in Round Rock, TX (North...

Today we have a little fun with the deep topic of generational wounds and trauma. This is the next episode in our series "Find Your Fire". The movie Encanto has so much to teach us about charisms, gifts, wounding and generational trauma. We know that not everyone loves Disney movies, but the Lord speaks to Megan through Disney movies. If we look at them in the light of the Holy Spirit even Disney...

Today in episode 3 of our "Find Your Fire" series we sit down Deacon Dan Lupo. He is a deacon at a parish in Austin, TX. Deacon Dan is a natural story teller and he shares with us the life changing encounter that he had with God. We also talk about his time as a hospital chaplain and later God calling him to deaconate formation. We also talk about healing wounds and participating in healing prayer...

Welcome to our new series "Find Your Fire". If you missed last week, go back and listen. Today we talk about the need for belonging and the only love that can fill those deep places in our hearts.  We tell the story of God's love through the unlikely love story of the prophet Hosea. Take some time to fully receive the message of deep love and identity that God the Father wants to share with y...

On this episode Kendra and Megan share the huge call that God has put on their hearts. God is calling for revival in His church and revival in the hearts of each of us. On this episode we share how deeply God desires intimacy with each of us and how we can move towards great intimacy with Him. We also have some big news about the future of the podcast.  Join us on Instagram or Facebook.&...

Today we have the wonderful Kathryn Whitaker back on the show! She was our very first guest two years ago. Kathryn is a wife and mom of six kids. She is also a the author of the book “Live Big, Love Bigger: Getting Real with BBQ, Sweet Tea and A Whole Lot of Jesus”. Kathryn shares so much wisdom with us in parenting and life. We talk about launching kids, Shia LeBouf and her decision to walk away...

Hello friends! We're baaaccccck! Oh how have missed the you this summer. We are thrilled to be back recording a new episode for His Beloved. Today Kendra and Megan sit down and talk about their summer vacations and how they showed them  the beauty, majesty and vastness of God. We are made to love God like a child with deep reverence, wonder, and awe. What does that really mean in our day to d...