The Everyday Saint

What made Venerable Fulton Sheen one of the greatest evangelists in history, and why are so many young Catholics rediscovering him today? In this episode, I'm joined by Monsignor Jason Gray, who is helping lead the cause for Fulton Sheen's canonization. Together, we dive into the life of the bishop who captivated millions through radio and television long before social media existed. If you've eve...

In 1981, the Blessed Mother supposedly appeared to six children under the title "Queen of Peace" in Medjugorje. While not yet an approved Apparition Site in the Catholic Church, it is a place of pilgrimage for many Catholics seeking healing, answered prayers, and peace. Last month, I pilgrimaged to Medjugorje, and honestly, I don't quite know what to make of this experience. In this episode, I sha...

She's officially a wife! Shelby returns to the podcast to debrief all things wedding...from the excitement and emotions leading up to the big day to the moments she'll never forget walking down the aisle. We chat about the beauty of a Catholic wedding, the significance of the Mass, the story behind the engagement ring, and what it feels like to transition from fiancée to wife. Along the way, we re...

What does it look like to keep God at the center of your work, your dreams, and your vocation? In this episode, I sit down with Mae, a Catholic florist, to talk about the beauty of flowers, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of recognizing the desires God places on our hearts. You'll hear why trusting God's timing doesn't mean remaining passive, and how faith and action can wor...

Has the phrase "when you stop looking, you'll find them" left you frustrated? Or how about "you're too intimidating, that's why guys won't ask you out"? In this episode, Eve Rosemary sits down and rates YOUR best and worst dating advice. We cover: - Are you actually too intimidating to boys? - Do you have to be healed to be in a relationship? - If you've broken up once, will it work out again? - W...

Discernment can be intimidating: how do I know God's voice? What happens when I face difficulty? What's being influenced by God and what's being influenced by Satan on this path? In this episode, Fr. Spitzer shares the story of his path to the priesthood, from the early influences that shaped his faith to the moments of doubt and spiritual struggle that challenged it. Together, we explore the high...

When I graduated college, I felt like I had no guidance. I didn't see any podcasts, videos, or resources to figure out life after college. In today's episode, I narrow down my top 10 tips for navigating life after college. From friendships changing, to practical tips, to reaffirming what life will feel like, we get into all the good tidbits of advice to follow the Lord's plan for us after college!...

For the heart that doesn’t know how to bring its struggles to God… From experiencing freedom from grief to learning how to be honest with God, Becca shares her faith journey and the beautiful miracles in between. While her life is now deeply rooted in trust in the Lord, this episode reveals what it truly takes to mean it when we say: “The Lord is my strength.” Thanks for listening to The Everyday...

There is only one approved Marian Apparition site in the United States: Our Lady of Champion in Champion, WI. This apparition happened in 1859, seen by Adele Brice. On her 195th birthday, she was declared a Servant of God, on her way towards canonization. In this episode, you'll learn: - Who was Adele Brice? - How does Our Lady's message impact the United States? - How do the people of God play a...

How often do we forget that our vocation isn’t something we go out and find, but a gift to receive? We can spend so much time in prayer asking God for answers, but in this episode, Jessica shares that true discernment is less about figuring everything out and more about allowing God to love you. Instead of overthinking, we’re invited to recognize that everything we’re given in the present moment i...

We don’t talk about sin enough, or we talk about it in all the wrong ways. In this episode, we’re getting honest about the reality of sin, what it means to pursue virtue, and the discouragement that can come when we keep falling short. But this isn’t a conversation about shame. It’s about mercy. God’s mercy isn’t something we earn after we “get it together”, it’s what meets us right in the middle...

Just because our faith is deep doesn’t mean our feelings disappear. True faith invites us to bring those emotions to Jesus, not avoid them. Margaux, a student at Franciscan University, shares her journey from viewing Catholics as hypocritical to encountering true freedom in the Catholic Church. Along the way, she opens up about her struggles with anxiety and what it has looked like to truly surren...

What does it mean to be truly accepted? In this episode, we sit down with Madie whose journey took her into the LGBT community, where she was searching for belonging, identity, and love. While she found moments of connection, she still felt like something was missing. Everything changed when she encountered Jesus in the Mass. In this powerful reversion story, she shares how her understanding of ac...

There’s so much advice out there about how to start dating: how to meet someone, how to find the right guy, how to handle the pressure. But what happens when the relationship actually lasts? How do you continue to love well and stay committed before marriage? What does it really look like to pursue God’s plan without the clarity of a lifelong commitment yet? Join Eve and Shelby as they delve into...

Today’s guest, Sarah, has spent the last few years living boldly on mission as a FOCUS missionary. But saying “yes” to God hasn’t always looked easy or ideal. In this episode, Sarah shares how God has met her in the tension of trying, failing, sacrificing, and learning how to rely on Him in prayer. When she began her journey in faith, she had to learn that the faith is not about performance, but a...

Lent got you down? Me too. If you’ve hit the mid-Lent slump, feeling tired of fasting, struggling to stay consistent, or wondering if any of it is actually helping your prayer life, you’re not alone. In this episode, I share three simple mindset shifts that have helped me approach fasting differently and experience Lent in a way that actually leads to deeper spiritual intimacy with Jesus. If Lent...

Sainthood isn’t optional and your path to it is absolutely necessary. In this episode, I sit down with Connor McLaughlin ( @connormclaughlin__ ) to talk about what it  actually  means to become a saint in real life...not someday, not abstractly, but here and now. This conversation challenges the idea that someone else will discern your mission for you, confronts the temptation to reduce faith to c...

Joseph is a 20-year-old who has walked through profound life changes and learned what it means to rely deeply on God in the midst of them. In this episode, he shares the story of his birth family, his adoption, and the ways God’s hand has been present in his life from the very beginning. He also opens up about discerning the priesthood: what seminary life is really like, and what it means to step...

The inside scoop from a religious sister AND religious vocations director...you really can't get any story more wise! Sister Liz joins us today to share her journey to joining the Daughters of Charity, based in St. Louis, MO. This podcast touches on discernment of religious vocations specifically, but truly is about pursuing God's will for you. Learn how God's will is written on your hearts, and b...

This week, Eve's brother John joins her on the mic for a moving conversation where he details his journey from being agnostic to discovering true life in Christ. This episode and journey resonates with the heart of the truth seeker. John shares how he came to the conclusion of faith through learning what truth is and allowing God to guide him in that journey. Thanks for listening to The Everyday S...

What does it really mean to be called by God? What is it to hear His voice and to actually follow it? Eve sits down with Sr. Inga of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy for an honest and deeply human conversation about vocation, encounter, and learning how to show up before God as you are. Sr. Inga shares her multiple year long journey to finding her vocation, how God “casts us into the net” of...

2025 was the year of complete and total unexpected circumstances, and somehow we’re already weeks into 2026 wondering, okay God… what are You up to now? In this episode, Eve and Shelby sit down for a relaxed, honest conversation reflecting on the lessons, surprises, and growing pains of 2025 and sharing the word God has placed on their hearts for 2026. No agenda, no pressure, just two friends yapp...

You pray, you try to trust, but sometimes it feels like God is silent. You start to wonder: "Am I supposed to keep pushing through this struggle... or is this His way of telling me to let go?" In this session, Eve Rosemary opens up about her own experience of watching her perfectly planned life fall apart and how God used it to draw her closer to His voice. Together, we'll wrestle with the hard qu...

Sometimes, things seem too hard to give to Jesus. Too emotionally taxing to relive, seemingly beyond control, or simply shameful. Yet, Jesus is the best listener, our greatest confidant, our best friend. So, how can we get to the point where we feel confident sharing everything with Jesus? To see the movements of His heart in our daily lives? This episode tackles handling suffering alongside Jesus...

In this episode, Taylor opens up about her powerful journey through heartbreak, discernment, and ultimately discovering God’s best for her. We talk about how to know when to keep dating someone (and when to walk away), what healthy discernment looks like in real time, and how to navigate the confusing middle ground of modern Catholic dating with clarity and peace. Taylor also shares the vulnerable...