Moving Mountains Podcast

In today’s episode, your hosts Margaret, Paige and Bernadette share some exciting news and give a midseason update. We discuss how sometimes suffering can be part of the gift of a miracle, and we ask our listeners to pray for us as we approach the second half of season 3. Please consider supporting us financially on Patreon: http://patreon.com/movingmountainspodcast Litany of Trust: https://sister...

In this episode, our guest Stefano Vitali joins us from Rimini, Italy to tell the story that unfolded when he was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2006. Given just six months to live, he went home to live his life to the fullest with the time he had remaining. When his parish priest encouraged the whole community to pray for him and intercede to a woman named Sandra Sabattini, Stefano was filled...

In this two-part episode, our guest Caroline Perkins shares about her heavy past full of darkness and suffering. Burdened with abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, and many other deep sufferings at a young age, she finds herself feeling hopeless and contemplating suicide. Unexpectedly, the Lord finds her in the midst of this, and she finds miraculous healing and redemption through a relationship wit...

In this two-part episode, our guest Caroline Perkins shares about her heavy past full of darkness and suffering. Burdened with abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, and many other deep sufferings at a young age, she finds herself feeling hopeless and contemplating suicide. Unexpectedly, the Lord finds her in the midst of this, and she finds miraculous healing and redemption through a relationship wit...

In this episode, Fr. Michael Shields returns to discuss a topic that all of us have to face: What about when the miracle doesn’t happen? Not everyone has a big miracle story to share, but we all have prayers that weren’t answered in the way that we asked them to be. Father Michael helps us to enter into the mystery of suffering and offers wisdom and advice for the times that our prayers seemingly...

In this two part episode, our guest Krista Steinbeiser shares about a traumatic past and a terrible car crash that leaves her with almost no neck mobility. Eventually she finds herself at a healing conference that opens the floodgates for both physical and spiritual healing beyond her wildest hopes and dreams. PLEASE NOTE: This story contains sensitive content that may not be appropriate for all a...

In this two part episode, our guest Krista Steinbeiser shares about a traumatic past and a terrible car crash that leaves her with almost no neck mobility. Eventually she finds herself at a healing conference that opens the floodgates for both physical and spiritual healing beyond her wildest hopes and dreams. PLEASE NOTE: This story contains sensitive content that may not be appropriate for all a...

Moving Mountains is back for season 3! In this episode Bernadette, Margaret, and Paige catch up and reflect on the past few months, discuss what's to come, and share how you can help this ministry continue to grow. There are also some fun mini miracles thrown in as well. Get ready for a great season! Please consider supporting us through our patreon: http://patreon.com/movingmountainspodcast

In this episode, Margaret, Paige and Bernadette reflect on season 2 and discuss how the podcast has impacted our listeners as well as each of us personally. We share how God is currently working in our lives and take a look at what to expect with season 3 on the horizon.

In this 2 part episode, our guest Gaelin Tuttle tells the story of her sister Serena’s inspiring battle with cancer and her own experience of walking close beside her. Gaelin’s recollections and reflections on the gift of her sister’s life and faith are deeply moving and surprisingly joyful. We discuss the fruits of complete surrender to God and contemplate the way that small miracles in this worl...

In this 2 part episode, our guest Gaelin Tuttle tells the story of her sister Serena’s inspiring battle with cancer and her own experience of walking close beside her. Gaelin’s recollections and reflections on the gift of her sister’s life and faith are deeply moving and surprisingly joyful. We discuss the fruits of complete surrender to God and contemplate the way that small miracles in this worl...

In this episode, our guest Maggie May joins us for another round of fantastic St. Anthony stories. She recounts multiple family experiences of praying to St. Anthony in some pretty bizarre circumstances. From a capsized boat and wallet lost at the bottom of the ocean to a lost laptop and house robbery, you don’t want to miss the ways St. Anthony has shown up for them. Maggie also shares about a he...

In this 2 part episode, our guest Megan Wohlers shares the story of her son’s adoption and the journey that unfolds after he is diagnosed with FASD. We witness the strength of a mother who trusts in God in the midst of extreme suffering and darkness, and we ponder the way that God gives us our “daily bread,” equipping us with the grace that we need to pick up our cross and follow him. From the mot...

In this 2 part episode, our guest Megan Wohlers shares the story of her son’s adoption and the journey that unfolds after he is diagnosed with FASD. We witness the strength of a mother who trusts in God in the midst of extreme suffering and darkness, and we ponder the way that God gives us our “daily bread,” equipping us with the grace that we need to pick up our cross and follow him. From the mot...

In this episode, our podcast chaplain Father Michael Shields returns to share more stories of miracles that he has experienced during his lifetime. From witnessing a Russian woman change the course of her life through a simple exposure to the Eucharist to falling into a deep crevasse after summiting Denali, Fr. Michael once again has us on the edge of our seats as he captivates us with his amazing...

In this two-part episode, our guests Fr. Scott Medlock and Dr. John Tappel share about a youth backpacking trip in Alaska that goes terribly wrong when a plane dropping food for the hikers crashes into the mountains. As the youth group reacts to this horrible accident, we find out that one of the two passengers in the plane is a close relative of one of the hikers. A heart-wrenching story unfolds...

In this two-part episode, our guests Fr. Scott Medlock and Dr. John Tappel share about a youth backpacking trip in Alaska that goes terribly wrong when a plane dropping food for the hikers crashes into the mountains. As the youth group reacts to this horrible accident, we find out that one of the two passengers in the plane is a close relative of one of the hikers. A heart-wrenching story unfolds...

In this two-part episode, our guest Jim Beckman shares about an incredible series of miracles experienced by his family when he was a young boy. In the midst of deep family suffering—including the death of his sibling, his father becoming a paraplegic, his sister with cerebral palsy enduring numerous surgeries, and his mother ending up in a mental hospital due to so much stress and grief—Jim's fam...

In this two-part episode, our guest Jim Beckman shares about an incredible series of miracles experienced by his family when he was a young boy. In the midst of deep family suffering—including the death of his sibling, his father becoming a paraplegic, his sister with cerebral palsy enduring numerous surgeries, and his mother ending up in a mental hospital due to so much stress and grief—Jim's fam...

In this episode, our guest Mark Hart (also known as @biblegeek) shares about his upbringing as a cradle Catholic who had little to no faith and thought he had everything figured out for himself. He recalls spending the weekend of his high school confirmation retreat mocking his youth minister, making fun of his peers, and thinking that he didn't need God at all. Yet out of the blue, he experiences...

In this episode, our guest Becca Luna shares the story of her lifelong battle with multiple health issues from chronic gut complications to spinal surgeries. Not only do we hear about some profound moments of healing, but we also discuss the temptations and doubts that enter into the areas of life where the Lord chooses not to heal in a particular way. In Becca's story, we witness a journey of fai...

In this episode, our guest Valerie Delgado (also known as Pax Valerie) humbly shares the story behind her success as a Catholic artist who has impacted thousands of people's lives through her drawings and illustrations. We hear how God slowly led her from a childhood full of confused and discouraged faith toward a deeper trust in him that ultimately brought her to where she is today.

In this episode, our guest Maggie Kim tells us about a serious car accident that she experienced with her family when she was 35 weeks pregnant. While the story of the 60 mph crash is profound in itself, we also hear about the aftermath of receiving a miracle and how suffering can still be present throughout a miraculous situation. We discuss the idea of "momento mori" and how it is possible for o...

In this episode, we dive into the first miracle of season 2. Our guest Branson shares the story of finding himself with a serious injury just days before walking the Camino de Santiago, a 2 week, all terrain trip that requires 15 miles of hiking each day. In his desperation for healing, he makes an unexpected connection that leads to healing beyond his own personal needs.

Welcome back to season 2! In this episode, Bernadette, Margaret and Paige share some major life updates and discuss what to expect from season 2 of the podcast. We also reflect on the fruits of season 1 and highlight some of the feedback we received from our wonderful listeners.