Raised Catholic

This week, we're exploring Jesus' upside down kingdom, and comparing His actual teachings to some of what we're hearing from some of the more public Catholic Christian voices in America. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my page at buyme...

This week we celebrate our 100th episode with a look at vocation: how do we discover the work of our hands in our one precious life, and how do we do it well? If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my page at buymeacoffee.com ! Thanks as alwa...

This week we're exploring Biblical references to light amid the darkness in an effort to enter into the holiday season with intention and joy. Let's meet Jesus who is light by naming the spaces that need light and inviting God in.  If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just...

This week we discuss disturbing revelations coming out of the French Church, along with continued clericalism and politicization here in the US. When it comes to the future of the Church (and our own faith lives), maybe it's past time we wake up to some important realities. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast finan...

Today's episode is a short reflection on a particularly holy three days I'm observing this week. I hope it's a blessing to you.  If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my page at buymeacoffee.com ! Thanks as always for sharing, subscribi...

This week we will look at religious icons - what they are, how to pray with them, and how to avoid making an icon into an idol.  If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my page at buymeacoffee.com ! Thanks as always for sharing, subscribi...

This week, we're taking stock of where we are on our faith journey today. As we walk with God in the wilderness of deconstruction, prayerfully discerning where we actually are will enable us to know what step to take next, and to have clarity around where we want to be.  If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast fin...

This week we are pondering our experience of time through a spiritual lens. We will look to Jesus as a great example of someone who marked and discerned His time, and who used it with intention and purpose. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me...

This week we explore what faith looks like in the midst of a big personal shift. Stepping over a threshold from 'what was' to 'what will be' can be exciting and scary and it's good to know that we are not stepping alone. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank...

This week, I'm bringing you a repost of an earlier episode which aired originally in May of this year. I pray it's a relief to you to remember that when it comes to plans, God's ways really are higher and better than ours. We can trust him. _______________________________ This week, we're looking at planning with a spiritual lens, and about how to begin to accept or embrace a pivot or shift when l...

This week finishes up a series which explores the rebuilding of faith practices following or during a season of deconstruction. I hope the resources below will help you enter into this topic well. f you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my...

This week continues a series which explores the rebuilding of faith practices following or during a season of deconstruction. I hope the resources below will give you a good foundation to enter into this topic well. f you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank y...

This week starts a series which explores the rebuilding of faith practices following or during a season of deconstruction. I hope the resources below will give you a good foundation to enter into this topic well. f you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank you...

This week, we'll glean some wisdom from our summer of contemplation. As I share some of the fruit of my summer and the future of the Raised Catholic podcast, I pray that you've had a fruitful summer and a variety of experiences that will help in further contemplation of God who loves you just as you are. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to...

Contemplative Summer comes to a close this week with an episode on contemplating in church. As you choose a holy space in which contemplate this week, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that,...

As we explore a variety of methods of contemplative prayer this summer, week eight is all about art. As you choose a piece of art to contemplate this week, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just t...

As we explore a variety of methods of contemplative prayer this summer, week seven is all about the body. As you choose a system or movement of the body to contemplate this week, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's...

As we explore a variety of methods of contemplative prayer this summer, week six is all about tactile prayer. As you choose way to move with God in contemplation, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do...

As we explore a variety of methods of contemplative prayer this summer, week five is all about centering prayer. As you choose a sacred word or phrase and sit with God in contemplation, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially ,...

As we explore a variety of methods of contemplative prayer this summer, week four is all about contemplating scripture. As you choose a passage of scripture to contemplate as you draw near to God this week, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this p...

As we explore a variety of methods of contemplative prayer this summer, week three is all about contemplating nature. As you choose an element of nature to contemplate as you draw near to God this week, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podca...

As we explore a variety of methods of contemplative prayer this summer, week two is all about contemplating story. As you choose your story and draw near to God this week, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a...

As we explore a variety of methods of contemplative prayer this summer, week one is all about contemplating music. As you choose your music and draw near to God this week, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a...

This week we're looking at contemplative prayer and how to incorporate it into our faith lives.  In addition, there's an important update on the podcast, so please give this one a careful listen. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my...

This week we're considering some of my favorite takeaways from Pentecost 2022, which this year came right on time. Come, Holy Spirit. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog .  If you'd like to help support this podcast financially , there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my page at buymeacoffee.com ! Thanks as always for sharing, subscribi...