Not Lukewarm Podcast with Deanna Bartalini

What kind of passion am I talking about? I’m talking about the kind of passion that propels your life in a positive direction, and ideally, of course, toward God and for his glory. 5 things I’m passionate about My faith: specifically Scripture, Sacraments and most especially the Eucharist My family People – getting to know […] The post What’s your passion? appeared fi...

It was an honor and a pleasure to speak with Bishop Byrne about his priesthood, new appointment as Bishop of Springfield, MA and his new book. Things to know about Bishop Byrne He grew up in Washington, D.C. , the youngest of 8 children. When he told his parents his parents he wanted to become […] The post Meet Bishop William Byrne appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

We live in a fallen world. No news there. We long for something to help us. We often look in many places before coming to the One who can help us. Unbound is a prayer process that can help us rid ourselves of past sins and hurts by others. Even those of us who receive […] The post Unlocking Freedom with Jesus appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

What is the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation? This sacrament forgives our sins, reconciles us to God and his people, and gives us the grace to not sin again. In John 20: 22b-23 Jesus is with the apostles, “he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, […] The post Cleansing appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast R...

Why Vn. Pierre Toussaint? I find his story compelling and an excellent example for our times. In the face of many obstacles he lived a life of holiness and virtue. His faith guided his life. A  bit about his life He was born a slave in what is now Haiti in 1766. His master allowed […] The post Faith in difficult times appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

Spiritual Makeover continues… God calls to us and offers to change our stony hearts for those of flesh. Jesus also calls us to conversion. The Gospels are full of stories which point to Jesus healing and leading people to a relationship with God. 2 Stories In Mark 2:1-12 we see Jesus healing the paralytic. The […] The post External Change appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Ra...

Happy New Year! Thoughts often turn to resolutions and changes and how will I solve all problems this year as a new year begins. And while making change can be good and beneficial, we need to care first for our soul. Turn to God A few scriptures from the Old Testament that tell us what […] The post A Change of Heart appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

What’s your strength? Did you ever wonder what your strengths or gifts or talents are? I have. I’ve also thought about what is the best fit between who I am and what I do in my life. That’s where it can be a big help to learn what your unique strengths are and Lisa Mladinich, […] The post Meet Lisa Mladinich, Life Coach appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Net...

Almost Christmas! There’s no need for many words. So I offer yo this mediation based on Luke 1. Read it and then give a listen in a quiet, prayerful place. And surprise, it’s not me, it my husband you’ll hear. A voice for radio A little story – a few years ago my husband and […] The post A Meditation for Christmas appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Net...

Mary’s Fiat Such a simple word that changed the world for all of us. Fiat, yes, I will. It was surrender and trust. Surrender to the world and absolute trust in God. It’s what we all say we want; the idea of total surrender; “thy will be done.” But we are afraid. What will people […] The post Fiat & Surrender appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

It’s an often asked question of people, are you an optimist or pessimist? If we are living as God calls us, then our answer is hopefully, optimist. We have a God of abundance, not scarcity. What does the Bible say? I’m going to focus on two passages. From the Old Testament we have the story […] The post Abundance or Scarcity? appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Net...

What does it mean? Integrity is honesty, strong moral principles and an upstanding character trait. I think it is essential. A person of integrity is someone you can trust to do the right thing and do what they say they will. You can count on them. What does God say about integrity? Observe the person […] The post To have integrity appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

Why Pray I pray to keep focused. I pray to remind myself that I am not alone. I pray to ask for guidance. And sometimes I pray for direction. Who am I kidding, I pray for that reason lots! This prayer from Thomas Merton has been in my prayer box for quite some time. Some […] The post The desire to please God appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

Foundational Virtue Humility is the virtue on which all others are built.  CS Lewis said this, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” We are not being asked to not think of ourselves at all, but to not forget others. For many people, it is difficult to let go of […] The post Humility is not easy appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Rad...

The Advice Or were they comments? I’m not sure. But like many of us, I can recall things my mom said that were meant to be a help as I went through life. you know, don’t touch a hot stove, run with scissors, and stop hitting your sister. She also said things that have stuck […] The post Things mom said appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

A Prayer O holy St. Philip Neri, patron saint of joy, you who trusted scripture’s promise that the Lord is always at hand and that we need not have anxiety about anything, in your compassion heal our worries and sorrows and lift the burdens from our hearts. We come to you as one whose heart swells […] The post Joy in Difficult Times appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network...

Facts about Teresa of Avila born in Avila, Spain on March 28, 1515 entered the Carmelites on 1535 began reforming the order and founded her first convent, St. Joesph, in 1562 in 1575 she was told to stop and made to retire to Costile due to a dispute between the two different Carmelite groups in […] The post St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podca...

Do you like to read? Reading is my favorite way to relax! I’ve read a few of Carolyn Astfalk’s books and thought it would be nice to talk about how she got started writing fiction. How did she get started? A few years ago when she had only 2 children and a husband who traveled […] The post Relevant Fiction for Body & Soul appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Ne...

Some Facts about the Psalms There are 150 psalms David wrote about half of them There are different types of psalms Types of Psalms Hymn Thanksgiving Lament Royal Wisdom Pilgrimage or procession Prophetic speech What else? The psalms cover the entire range of human emotion and experience and so can be very helpful in prayer. […] The post Pray the Psalms appeared first on Ultimate Christian P...

Meet Anne Kidder, the woman show who runs Kidderbug Kreations! Anne loves to sew and create special gifts for others. She created the items in her online store to give people an opportunity to give meaningful handcrafted gifts. She says, “there is a memory in every moment.”  And there is! What types of gifts are […] The post Need a special gift? appeared first on Ultimate Christi...

What does it mean to magnify? It means to make something appear larger, to enlarge, increase, enhance. The archaic meaning is a bit different and more in line with what we think of in relation to God. It means, to extol, glorify, praise, bless, worship, venerate and adore. Scripture PS 34:2-4 I will bless the […] The post Magnify the Lord appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Ne...

In the Catholic Church, there is a group of men, called permanent deacons who are married and serve in various ways. This episode looks at how one man heard his call to become a deacon and acted on it. Who is it? It’s my husband, Deacon John, and I am happy to have you hear […] The post Becoming a Deacon appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

Have you ever wondered, what is a Doctor of the Church? Well, wonder no more. I’ll explain, in broad strokes what that means. How does one become a Doctor of the Church? First, you must be a saint. A saint is someone who has great holiness. A Doctor of the Church has holiness that is […] The post What is a Doctor of the Church appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network...

Amy Brooks, a former middle and high school teacher, has written a journal for boys! She is a mom of 3, 1 son and a set of twins – a son and a daughter. Besides taking care of her family, she is behind quite a few websites (the list is below) and now the author […] The post A Journal created for boys! appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

I recently spoke with Jen Frost, a sewist and fabric designer who wrote a book on living out the liturgical year. I didn’t mention it to Jen, but this is one of my favorite topics! How we can incorporate the Church seasons into our daily life is something I think is so important. It truly […] The post Make Every Day Blessed – A new Stay Connected Journal appeared first on Ultimat...