The Joy in Hope Podcast

Five years ago, my friend Anne and I recorded an episode called Waiting for the "The One" (A Woman's Perspective). We were both single at the time, waiting for the Lord to reveal our husbands to us. Little did we know, He would lead me to Casey less than three weeks after our episode, and He led Anne to Jeff less than three months later! Our stories are testimonies to the goodness and providence o...

Do you desire to know and follow God's will for your life but are often left wondering whether you're hearing Him right? Look (and listen) no further than this episode! Join us as we learn about the timeless Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, specifically his three modes of discernment (aka, three methods of making a decision between two or more good options). Apply them to your life i...

In this episode, we welcome Christopher Rziha to the podcast! Chris is a fellow Benedictine College grad who recently had his Catholic fantasy novel, The Way of Lucherium, published by En Route Books & Media. Learn about this work, inspired largely by St. Therese's "Little Way," and all of the wonderful things the Lord is doing in Chris's life. You won't want to miss this! Holy Homework: Read Chri...

We all have choices in our lives that we wish we could go back and change, but have we ever stopped to consider how these choices have left scars? I'm not talking about sins necessarily, either. What about career choices? Activities that didn't aid us spiritually? Friendships? Let's bring these to the Lord and ask Him to pour His Precious Blood over our wounds, healing them as only He can. Holy Ho...

Welcome to a new season of the Joy in Hope podcast! We're so happy you're here. To kick things off, we begin with a conversation about unplugging from your screens in order to encounter God and His glorious creation. Holy Homework: Watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and then have a conversation with someone about it! Reflection Questions: 1. What does it mean to you to be truly free? 2. Are the...

Welcome to the final episode of the four-part series on my vocation story! As promised, here is more information on the Croatian Marriage Crucifix tradition: https://thecatholicbridalcollective.com/the-croatian-marriage-crucifix-tradition/ To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://www.joyinhope.org/. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. #joyinhope #ro...

You guys, I have to be honest...I HATE this episode. I am so insecure about my rambling. Ugh. But I believe I'm supposed to post this, so I am. I really hope it helps someone. I love you all. :) Welcome to Part 3 in the series on my vocation story! This episode spans me and Casey's six-month engagement, our decision to get married in the Catholic Church, and our proposal story! Disclaimer: If you...

Part 2 of my vocation story. In this episode, I share details of the year Casey and I dated before getting engaged. To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. #joyinhope #romans1212

Welcome to the first in a four-part series on my vocation story (i.e., marriage to Casey)! In this episode, I share details of how God was working in my heart the year leading up to Casey that opened my heart to him. I also share about how we met and our first date! To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeminist...

Happy Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Let's talk about how the Eucharist is LITERALLY the heart of Jesus in this episode! You can listen to the longer talk I gave on this topic to a group of Confirmation students here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTtjtPm23b4 To partake in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage happening THIS summer (2024), click here: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/?__...

Catholics, stop using the phrase "faith and works." Instead, use the terms "justification" and "growth in righteousness." Find out why in this episode! To go directly to Catholic Answers (the source I'm referencing), see the link below: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/faith-and-works-0 You might also be interested in this much shorter synopsis: https://www.catholic.com/qa/justified...

May 29th is the feast of Pope Saint Paul VI. This pope is known for his powerful and prophetic witness about how widespread contraception would have devastating effects on marriage, family life, and society as a whole. I was inspired to share this message after listening to a Rosary meditation from Holy Family School of Faith. To listen to or read this message for yourself, you can do so at the li...

Needless to say, this one hits close to home! To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit joyinhope.org. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. #joyinhope #romans1212

I think there are some interesting (possibly unintentional?) pro-life themes in the Twilight series - specifically in the last book/film, Breaking Dawn. Find out why on this episode of joyinhope! To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit linktr.ee/joyinhope. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. This podcast originated as a YouTube video here: https://www.yout...

“God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that EVERYONE who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life.” John 3:16. EVERYONE. Not “some.” All. To watch the videos by Fr. Mark-Mary and Bishop Barron on this topic, see below: https://youtu.be/a2PSsFtTljs https://youtu.be/vKP9Up_fOVo To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope. To sch...

Love is all you really need. But actually. To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. This podcast originated as a YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p34FY-QHhpk

PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT WATCH, LISTEN TO, OR LOOK THIS CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A TRUSTED ADULT. In this episode, I share how the final step in overcoming an addiction is sharing your witness with others. This comes with time and discernment, but be not afraid. As a friend recently told me, once God liberates you, you have authority in His Nam...

PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT LOOK THIS KIND OF CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A TRUSTED ADULT. In this episode, I share how the Lord may be inviting you to embrace accountability from a trusted friend or adult in order to overcome an addiction to masturbation. To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope. To schedule a...

PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT LOOK THIS KIND OF CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A TRUSTED ADULT. In this episode, I share the next step in finding freedom from an addiction to masturbation. To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. This podcast originat...

PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT LOOK THIS KIND OF CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A TRUSTED ADULT. In this episode, I share the next step in finding freedom from an addiction to masturbation. To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. This podcast originat...

PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT WATCH, LISTEN TO, OR LOOK THIS KIND OF CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A TRUSTED ADULT. In this episode, I share the next step in finding freedom from an addiction to masturbation. Disclaimer: I do get cut off at the end but will share how to bring Jesus with you into places of unavoidable temptation in next week's episode. St...

PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT LISTEN TO OR LOOK THIS KIND OF CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A TRUSTED ADULT. In this episode, I share the fifth step in finding freedom from an addiction to masturbation: identifying your sexual triggers. It's true; knowledge is power, people. To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope....

PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT LISTEN TO OR LOOK THIS KIND OF CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A TRUSTED ADULT. In this episode, I share the fourth step in finding freedom from an addiction to masturbation. To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit https://linktr.ee/joyinhope. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. This p...

PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT LISTEN TO OR LOOK THIS KIND OF CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A TRUSTED ADULT. In this episode, I share how the next step in finding freedom is addressing the root wound and digging it up, and how prayer and fasting can be powerful tools in doing so. (Disclaimer: I get cut off at the end but was on my last point, so praise Go...

PARENTS: PLEASE LISTEN WITH KIDS. KIDS: DO NOT LISTEN TO OR LOOK THIS KIND OF CONTENT UP ALONE. THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH A LOVING, TRUSTED ADULT. After making an episode in which I shared how I became addicted to masturbation, I was shocked by how many people viewed the video and reached out on social media. This has inspired me to start a 10-part series on overcoming such an addicti...