The Glory and the Grind

In our final episode, we’re shaking things up and getting real about the struggles we’re currently working through. In this episode: Carly shares her grind of stepping out more boldly in evangelization. Raleigh opens up about the challenge of helping her kids navigate a culture she’s still trying to understand herself. We’re ending this season with honesty, growth, and a reminder that the grind is...

Relationships flourish when both parties are actively present and fully engaged, transcending sporadic interactions. Similarly, prayer is intended to be a continual dialogue with God, not confined to liturgical settings or times of distress. God, in His infinite love and respect for our free will, invites us into a deeper communion with Him. He patiently anticipates our response, for while He rema...

In this episode, Carly and Raleigh explore the difference between fear-based faith and love-rooted obedience — and why so many sincere believers struggle to tell the difference. God’s Promise from Micah 6:8 “What does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Carly shares a story from her past about a conversation with an ex-boyfriend regar...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a big question: how do different movements within the Church enrich or challenge our faith? We begin with God’s promises in Deuteronomy 7:6–7, 9, where we’re reminded that God chooses His people not because of their greatness or numbers, but because of His faithfulness and love. That sets the tone for our conversation about unity, identity, and belonging withi...

In this episode, Carly and Raleigh break down the Catholic perspective of wellness culture.  Carly shares her personal postpartum journey, touching on nutrition, exercise, yoga, and vegetarianism. Together, she and Raleigh examine how Catholics can approach wellness thoughtfully: discerning God’s will for the body, integrating healthy habits as spiritual practices, and staying aware of the cultura...

In this episode, Carly and Raleigh explore what it means to pursue a Christ-centered life while juggling prayer, work, relationships, rest, and wellness. A balanced life isn’t about perfect proportions — it’s about right priorities. When Christ is at the center, everything else aligns with greater clarity, peace, and purpose. God’s Promise from Matthew 6: 30-33 God tells us “that God clothes the g...

Welcome to the Glory and the Grind Podcast!  The show where we explore the beauty and the struggle of living out your Catholic faith. We're your host, Carly Flynn and Raleigh Poche. We’re two friends finding grace in the grind of motherhood and ministry – while dodging nerf darts, packing snacks, and trying to understand youth culture without killing our remaining brain cells.  We take your q...