The Endow Podcast

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Msgr. Charles Pope on shared grief during these difficult times, the connection between faith and science, and the "chief battleground...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Katie Smith, Executive Director, interviews Msgr. Michael Heintz on women's ordination issues, seminarian and priestly formation, and the necessary role of the laity in the life of the priest!...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.  On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Cristofer Pereyra, CEO of Tepeyac Leadership Initiative. Simone and Cristofer discuss the importance of living your Catholic identity in th...

** sensitive subject in this episode of the podcast** Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Michelle Huntley, a Marriage and Family Therapist and expert on sex and pornography ad...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone interviews Church historian Steve Weidenkopf on The Battle of Vienna (September 12, 1683). This battle is considered one of the top ten most important battles in history. Listen to Steve, le...

Grab your pen, prayer journal and Bible and pray through this Examen through the lens of leisure. Hit pause after each meditation so you can go at your own pace.  Leisure is the foundation of a life of prayer and holiness and is necessary for the restoration of a desirable culture and a beautiful life. For an explanation of leisure visit: (scroll to the bottom to see a printed copy of the Examen) ...

Are you stressed or over worked? Pray this Litany of Leisure for a much-needed spiritual recalibration.  Leisure is the foundation of a life of prayer and holiness and is necessary for the restoration of a desirable culture and a beautiful life.  For an explanation of leisure visit: (scroll to the bottom to see a printed copy of the Litany)  https://review.catechetics.com/leisure-life-christian

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah interviews David Clayton on how women can discern their personal vocation using the method outlined in his book "The Vision For You" and other opportunities for Endow wom...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Katie Smith, Executive Director, interviews Fr. Matt Fase, CSC, and Amanda Vernon, co-authors of When God Wrecks Your Romance, on vocation and the importance of friendship. Thanks for listening! To fin...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this bonus episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, and a former high school teacher, gives encouragement to our Endow educators and prays a Litany of Fortitude she wrote for herself during her tea...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone asks her introverted sister to converse with her about the importance of studying philosophy and theology and why there's nothing more practical than doing so! Thanks for listening! Wha...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Gia Chacon President & Founder of For the Martyrs which that seeks to raise awareness about the crisis of Christian Persecution, advocat...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone interviews philosopher Dr. John Cuddeback to discuss the value and art of pursuing and cultivating deep friendships. Practical tips included! Thanks for listening! To find out more about Dr....

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Joshua Stancil a former prisoner for 18 years in a North Carolina correctional facility who through unexpected friendships, St. Maximilian K...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Katie Woltornist, Founder of Behold on Visio Divina and the "Contemplation of Femininity through Sacred Art." Thanks for listening...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Peter Burns from In Defense of Christians as the first in a series of interviews about religious freedom and human rights violations. The co...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone interviews Dr. Eric Westby from the Institute of Catholic Theology to discuss John Paul II's youth minister Jan Tyranowski, catechetics v. catechesis, and the crucial elements of cultiv...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.  On this episode, Simone interviews Humanae Vitae and Theology of the Body expert, Dr. Janet Smith. Listen in as they discuss the beauty of the Church's teachings on love, marriage, and family life.  Thanks fo...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone interviews Jonna Schuster from Catholic Revival Ministries. Listen in as they discuss ecumenism, Covid, and the activation of your charisms and spiritual gifts! Thanks for listening! To find...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone interviews Father John Henry Hanson and they discuss Father's recently published book and the topics of the Eastern Rites and rediscovering your Catholic faith.  Thanks for listening! T...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone interviews George Weigel on John Paul II's 100th birthday. They dive deeper into the Catholic Social Teaching, the feminine genius, Edith Stein, personal vocation, and discipleship! Tha...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! On this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Sherry Weddell, co-founder of the Catherine of Siena Institute. Sherry discusses her journey as a young adult discovering what it means to recognize Christ in her life. She emphasizes that it's ok to talk about Jesus and your relationship with Christ. They look at the difference between institutional faith vs...

On this episode, we take a deeper look into what Endow is truly all about.  We cover what an Endow group is, what is the typical age range of the endow women, and what it takes to be an Endow host.  There is something special about our study guides and we look at what sets us apart and discuss why Endow can have such an incredible and life changing impact on the women that are a part of the studie...

Welcome to The Endow Podcast!  On this episode, we take a little bit of time to discuss why we are doing this and what to expect through our podcast.  Endow stands for Educating on the Nature and Dignity Of Women.  We believe that women have a unique contribution to offer to the world and this is where we support one another while discovering and building on our own feminine genius.  Thanks for li...