Say Yes to Holiness--Catholic Saints in Training

This Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Dave Plisky, Director of Product Innovation & Head of DeSales Tech . Our conversation was focused upon breaking open and diving down into the work that Dave has been involved with during the last year--a study with Vinea Research that surveyed Catholics who consider themselves "intentional disciples." Our discussion took an in-depth loo...

In this episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina focuses upon sharing Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to help us find Jesus more fully at Christmas ... In this episode, Christina speaks about: Why working in peace helps to bring Christ's light into the world What the Word of God can bring about when He is welcomed fully into our hearts and minds and souls How giving hono...

The latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Jessica Thornton, Content Manager at Catholic Ventures . I had an absolutely wonderful conversation with Jessica as she shared a bit of her story and how she found her "perfect job" in doing what she is doing right now with Catholic Ventures ; the power of story; stories that were instrumental in our growing up; and how a good story i...

In celebration of the 150th episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina focuses upon the theme of gratitude in the midst of sharing Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet... In this episode, Christina speaks about: Why we must continuously thank God for all things What is the best way to show gratitude to God and others How living moment to moment and thanking God is the secret to happ...

The latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Caroline Brennan of ReCatholic . My conversation with Caroline was an absolutely fascinating conversation that focuses upon how it is that ReCatholic is going about trying to help people rediscover the Catholic faith, rekindle a passionate love for it, and allow it to renew our lives. During our conversation, Caroline and I shared abo...

In this episode, Christina speaks about: Why silence is the key to gaining clarity What happens when you are "not concerned about things outside your control" How the habit of entrusting your prayers to God results causes deep peace and trust May this podcast help inspire, encourage and accompany you in doing WHATEVER IT TAKES so that you may continue to grow in holiness as we tell the Master of D...

In this Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to help you change your heart in order to change your life.  In this episode, Christina speaks about: Why faith is not as big a leap as the world tells us it is What we need aim for in order to find the target of our lives How we can find the narrow path and walk it all the way to eternity M...

The latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Matt and Erin Ingold of Metanoia Catholic. My conversation with Matt and Erin was wonderfully inspiring and encouraging one as we spoke about their faith journey and what their work at Metanoia Catholic is all about. Erin and Matt Ingold combine their individual experiences in life coaching with their shared deep Catholic faith to for...

In this Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode, Christina talks about God's mercy and the process that you can use to grow in your capacity to trust that same mercy... In this episode, Christina speaks about: Why we should not be afraid of God's will for us What we can do in order to increase our trust in God's mercy How growing in virtue becomes the key to overcoming gossip, intrigue and conspiracy...

The latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is a beautiful conversation with Jackie Stubblefield, a Christian blogger who I connected with through a mutual friend, Sophia Lebano, who I had on the podcast last year ( you can check out that episode here ). My conversation with Jackie focused upon her faith journey, but also her passion to try and help others deal with difficulties and tr...

The latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode has Christina sharing about her recent travels to Canada, Our Lady of the Rosary and the value of friendship along the path to holiness... In this episode, Christina speaks about: Why the rosary can help us grow in friendship What the works of mercy are designed to help us do How prayer can give us clarity about the priorities in our lives May this po...

In this episode, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet as she is traveling on the St Lawrence Seaway in Canada.,

The latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode focuses upon how we might go about finding the grace and strength to endure the daily ups and downs of life so we can experience a life of purpose, peace and abundance... In this episode, Christina speaks about: Why we must only wish for Christ What happens when you are faithful in small things How to learn to love the crosses in your life rather than...

This week’s Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Brenda Noriega, a speaker who I crossed paths with at the Given Institute Young Women's Catholic Leaders Forum held in Philadelphia. I had first encountered Brenda in the midst of the Vth National Encuentro that was held in 2018 in Dallas, Texas. At the time, I was impressed with her passion to evangelize, but especially in her willi...

This week’s Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation features Katie Prejean McGrady, Wife, Mom, Radio Host, Author and Podcaster. I had the opportunity to cross paths with Katie at the Given Institute's Women's Leadership Forum back in June, and our conversation centered upon how Katie came to be involved, and then also about her current activities as radio host on the Catholic Channel hosted...

This special episode gives you brief insights from participants, mentors and religious sisters as they share their name, where they were from, why they came to the GIVEN Forum, and what the greatest gift/insight they received from participating in the week.

This week’s Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Katie Weiss, Founder of Behold Visio Divina.  I met Katie at the Given Institute's Women's Leadership Forum back in June, and also had the privilege of experiencing Visio Divina there as well. Our conversation focused upon Katie's own journey, how she unexpectedly came to be the founder of Behold , and how Behold is going about...

The latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode focuses upon how it is possible to live a life of abundance.. Not abundance like the world speaks about--more stuff, more vacations, more position, more power, more this, more that--but rather to experience abundance by properly ordering your life so you are open to the best things--love, joy, friendship and lasting relationships. In this episode, Chr...

This week’s Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Christina M. Brown, Podcaster, Speaker and Coach. I connected with Christina through a mutual friend and previous guest of the podcast, Sophia Lebano, who pointed Christina my direction. Was a complete joy to get to know Christina and hear her story of how the Holy Spirit has brought her to where she is today. Christina is a speaker...

This latest podcast is a little delayed as this last week has seen the return of COVID to the house (my husband this time), and although he seems to have come through ok, the disruption that illness always brings with it was in full force. The grace though was that this situation caused an essential lesson of life to be on display in the midst of it, so this week's Food for the Head, Heart, Hands...

This week’s Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Jenny Blake--an award-winning author and podcaster who loves helping people move from friction to flow so that they can free the time they need to be able to do their best work. This podcast was a special treat for me (and therefore a little longer than usual!) as Jenny Blake has been one of my mentors over the course of the last fiv...

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is on July 16th, and for me, it a special day for two reasons--1) any day in which we remember and give honor to Our Lady is a good one; and 2) it marks the day of the publication of my book, Say Yes: Discovering Purpose, Peace and Abundance in Daily Life . Each of us is called to live the fullness of our vocation in daily life, and in this episode, I share Fo...

This week’s Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Dr. Joshua Miller, co-author with Luke Burgis of Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person ( 2018), contributing author to The Motivation Code (2020), and the Executive Director of the Inscape Center for Personal Vocation . Joshua and I had a truly enjoyable discussion about his own journey and how that has been in...

The latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Cristofer Pereya and Erin Monnin, Authors of Catholic Leadership for Civil Society: A Practical Guide on Authentic Lay Leadership. Our conversation was focused upon how we can grow as leaders; the difference lay people can make by embracing their role as leaders in civil society; and the vital role Catholics can play within our societ...

Today is the Feast of Corpus Christi, and there is probably no greater example of perfect love than Jesus giving us His Most Holy Body and Blood. In this episode, I share Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to help us meditate and reflect upon how loving with a perfect love might be possible for us. In this episode, Christina speaks about: Why pride is the greatest obstacle to our receiving t...