Mamas in Spirit

When Leilanie and Michael Marianetti were engaged, Michael was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Hear how Leilanie has been "lavished in grace" by God as she has cared for Michael for twenty-three years. 

Nicole M. Caruso shares how God blessed her with the courage to leave the fashion industry and seek Him, rather than the things the world tell us matter. Nicole recently authored Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses Our Feminine Genius.  

Marianne Ayala has worked throughout her career as a nurse and nurse manager in Palliative Care and Hospice. Learn how to help yourself and your loved ones prepare for a "good death."

Jennifer Gentile spent most of her young life running away from God. However, when Jennifer's youngest son was diagnosed with serious health issues she was forced to confront suffering and who she believed God to be. Hear how Jennifer opened her heart to God through the love of strangers.

Sister Suzanne Jabro, founder of Center for Restorative Justice Works (CRJW ) and Get on the Bus shares how children are the hidden victims of the criminal justice system. Sister Suzanne explores how we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ to the most vulnerable to help heal and restore them and their families.  

Angel and Grace Garcia share the desperate moment God changed their lives and taught them to cling to Him in prayer. Learn how to have a God-centered marriage and healthy communication.

Jenna McAndrew shares the moment she knew Christ is real. This encounter converted Jenna's heart so completely that even during times of spiritual dryness, she will bank her life on Him. Jenna is the host of "A Shower of Roses" podcast.

Lizzy shares how God revealed her profound dignity as a daughter of God and healed her of addictions, including pornography. Lizzy has a popular Catholic blog "Just a Handmaiden."

Natalie Sanford shares how she and her husband took a leap of faith and adopted older children internationally. Learn the beautiful story of a family and community coming together to love and care for these children in need. 

This Pentecost, Father Jon Meyer shares how Christians are called to be on fire with the Holy Spirit--no exceptions. Father Jon Meyer is the Chaplain of Mamas in Spirit.

Learn how Jesus' words "Telitha koum" or "Rise up, Young Girl" speak to Gina McDuffie's heart and have carried her through her most difficult moments, including when she almost lost her first baby.

Christina Yep of House of Royals shares her experience with postpartum depression. Christina sought professional help, turned to God in prayer and was blessed with miraculous healing. 

Two of Haydee Marshall Navarro's siblings passed away from Fanconi Anemia, a rare genetic disorder at sixteen and twenty-one years old. Haydee shares how she learned to always "show up" in her relationship with God and allow God to heal her broken heart. 

Tracy shares how putting her husband first converted her heart. Hear how Tracy, her husband and their five children learned what it means to be a "domestic church" on fire with the Holy Spirit. 

The moment Jackie's husband was severely injured by their boat's spinning propeller changed their lives forever. Hear how Jackie's husband's miraculous survival led to the adoption of their son and renewed understanding of the preciousness of life.

Host Lindy Wynne's brother, Jamie Crane was just baptized at the 2021 Easter Vigil! Hear Jamie's moving testimony about saying "yes" to God and being initiated into the Catholic Church at forty-two years old.

Peachy Viviano shares the tragedy of her husband leaving after twenty-six years of marriage. Hear how Peachy places all of her hope and trust in God and lives a life full of joy and hope.

Retired nurse Dane DeLuca talks about her group of friends called the "carpool family" and their experience as one of the beloved members died of cancer. 

While leading a team of nurses in ambulatory care during Covid, Phyllis Jones lost two loved ones. Be inspired by Phyllis' steadfast faith and hear the miraculous story of how Phyllis was allowed to hold her brother's hand as he left this world to be with God eternally. 

Dr. Heather Banis shares how the stress we are under during this time of Covid causes anxiety and depression--this is a normal response to an extremely abnormal situation. Learn ways to practice self-care, receive the support you and those you love need and help your children and teens during this trying time. Dr. Banis is the Victims Assistance Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. 

Melissa Romanelli shares how her experience facing leukemia as a fifth grader planted a seed in her heart to become a nurse as an adult. Hear how the nurses that helped Melissa inspired her to be the hands and feet of Christ to the patients she cares for today. 

While on a college immersion trip in Jamaica, Analise Gammariello met a little boy being treated at the children's hospital. The time she spent coloring with this boy helped Analise discover her calling to help children facing long term illness and traumatic injury as a Child Life Specialist. Hear stories of how Analise has discovered Christ through her work.

In this 2021 Lenten podcast, Father Richard Sunwoo explores Mother Mary's radically open heart and ongoing "yes" to God throughout her life, even in the midst of sorrow and suffering. Mary's love for God, the Father and Christ wasn't contingent on her circumstances—the only promise she was ever given was to be the Mother of God.

Listen to the wisdom and faith of Mamas in Spirit's new chaplain, Father Jon Meyer! Be uplifted and renewed in hope as Lindy and Jon explore the time of the pandemic, personal stories and scripture to help you open your heart to the healing and transformation of the Holy Spirit.

Lindy's daughters make a guest appearance to sing and share about the blessing of Christmas. Themes explored are Christmas, joy, laughter, hope, Mary, Jesus, Joseph, the gift of life, God's light outshining the darkness, Christmas star and candy canes.