The SundayMonday Show

Join Katie Jones from @agapeinvesting as she busts three myths about money and faith. Katie also covers investing apps, easy ways to save, values-based budgeting and spending, tithing, paying off debt and so much more! This episode features the audio from one of our most popular Instagram Live events (hosted in September of 2020), and we've heard from so many members of the community that this dis...

In today's episode, you'll get to hear from one of the most beautiful and holy people I know – Jacelyn Vo! Jace and I went to UCSB together, and since graduating her life has been a grand adventure! I can't wait for you to hear how the Lord has worked in her life and how she has been courageous in pursuit of Him. Enjoy!! About Jacelyn Vo: Jacelyn is a full time first grade teacher at Brilla Colleg...

We’re getting a bit vulnerable on the podcast today and talking about heartbreak. I’m not sure what’s going around, but it seems like a lot of people I love dearly are in the throes of disappointment, broken expectations, and heartbreak. It’s so hard to see this in lives of my friends, so I’m jumping on for an unscripted chat and prayer session (starting at about 13:30). The Lord meets us in our d...

I have exciting news to share! After nine months of taking tests, writing essays, a million coffee chats, interviews, and more, I'm over the moon to share that I'm attending business school this fall. Applying for business school is a long, arduous process, so today I'm breaking down my experience and the tips and tricks I learned along the way. If you're interested in applying for MBA programs, o...

I'm so SO excited to finally share this conversation I had with Tolu a few weeks ago. She is an incredible doctor, an accomplished academic, and so in love with Jesus it's contagious. We talked about all sorts of things, from her journey into medicine, her interest and research into Sickle Cell Disease. Tolu shares how her faith impacts her work, and shares a story that gave me serious goosebumps....

Are you my mentor? Mentorship is a buzzy concept – especially around young professionals – but what the heck is a mentor, and how do I find one? In this episode, I dive into the definitions of mentors and mentorship, share my experiences with my own board of directors, talk about the differences between a mentor and a company sponsor, and share red flags and green lights to look for when discernin...

"Every expression of true beauty can be acknowledged as a path leading to an encounter with the Lord Jesus." Pope Francis Beauty captivates – and beauty transforms. We cannot help but be drawn in by the true, the good, and the beautiful. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with singer-songwriter Marie Miller, whose beautiful music is doing just that!  During our conversation, Marie tells the...

What's the best way to live our faith in the world? How do we bring our authentic selves to work, when it feels vulnerable to do? In this episode, Kara shares her experience working as a broadcast journalist and sharing stories for a living. We discuss the importance of using our gifts to serve society and the kingdom, living our faith when it feels challenging to do so in a professional environme...

Today I am honored to have one of my oldest and dearest friends: superstar engineer and Carondelet High School Class of 2013 Salutatorian, Laura Bobich, on the podcast! Laura shares her journey from her first job at a toys and games store to her current role as a structural engineer. She talks about what drew her to engineering and what her experience is like now as a woman in the male-dominated f...

The SundayMonday is ONE!!! I cannot believe it’s been a year since these doors were opened and this community began. It’s been the coolest, most eye-opening, most fun year, and it’s all because of you! Thank you for being here, thank you for bringing your joy and light and experiences – The SundayMonday is a gift, because you all are gifts! In today’s episode, I share five reflections on the past...

This episode is inspired by a question sent in by a friend - "Should I take this offer, or wait for a more perfect job?" This is such a common issue and so I'm taking to the podcast to dive in. There's one question that we need to ask before taking a job, and unfortunately so many of us forget it in the rush of excitement over our offers! When you ask this question, you're setting yourself up for...

Today I'm joined again by my friend, Erica Carnohan, as we discuss some of our favorite topics: body image, intuitive eating, and self care! In this episode, Erica and I share our personal journeys and  struggles with our bodies, food, and exercise. We talk about the culture that we live in and how health and wellness has become distorted from the truth of how God created us: unique, beautifu...

This episode is part two of our episode answering questions sent in by graduating seniors! I’m joined by Lauren Niesen and Caroline Rose Owens to jump into even more awesome topics. In this part, we discuss all sorts of questions including: Time management Negotiating your salary Budgeting Building a life outside of work Finding hobbies and activities outside of work Tithing How can you show that...

The inimitable Kylie Armstrong is our FOCUS Fridays guest today!! We cover olive oil, Agent Cody Banks, mission work, taking a leap of faith, and so much more. Kylie’s energy and passion for her work and community is simply contagious. We know you’ll love her just as much as we do! Kylie Armstrong is the Ministry Operations Manager for Culture of Life Family Services (COLFS) in San Diego, Cal...

On this episode I'm joined by the wonderful Caroline Owens and Lauren Niesen to tackle a whole bunch of questions from graduating college seniors! From making friends to setting boundaries to building a community and finding a parish to creating a budget to carving out time for prayer and exercise, all the way to questions like "what if I'm bad at my job?" – we get open and honest with the goal of...

Our guest today is my good friend Michael Fuentes! Michael served for two years on campus at Columbia and George Mason University before moving into the world of sales. He shares his journey to faith and FOCUS, his transition process from mission to the secular workforce, and shares encouragement for anyone looking to make the jump! Michael Fuentes graduated from the University of Miami with a Bac...

Today my incredible grandmother, Mary Ellen Judson aka Nomi, is on the podcast! We talk about everything: her 50+ year marriage, her beloved three children and nine grandchildren, her amazing "sister the Sister," and how she's shared her God-given gifts at different stages of her life. Nomi is often my first call when I need advice, and I'm over the moon to share her with you all today!  Enjo...

Today we welcome Missy Brassie to the FOCUS Fridays series! This episode is contagiously joyful, and both Elli and I gained so much from Missy’s courage, faith, and trust. Missy shares how the cultural virtues of FOCUS have continued to serve her in her professional career: Personal excellence, joyful sacrifice, and vital unity. It’s a great episode, and Missy has so much to share about her journe...

Wow, can you believe we’re already at episode 20?! I am so grateful to everyone who has been listening and also to my wonderful friends who said yes to joining me on the show! If you’ve missed any of the past episodes, I encourage you to go back and listen now. To celebrate 20 episodes, I thought it would be fun to do a Q&A about The SundayMonday and faith/work/life! Thank you to everyone who...

Our first guest on the FOCUS Fridays series is Greg Schmidt! Greg is the Director of Development for the Capuchin Friars in the Western America Province. He funds the work of the 42 friars that serve schools, parishes, and the poor in California and Northern México. An avid golfer, Greg lives with his wife Elli in sunny Santa Barbara, California. In this episode, Greg shares how he received the ca...

“I have an image of God to bear this week, and not an image of myself to build.” My incredible friend, Jacquelyn Clark, is on the podcast today, and we’re talking about all sorts of things! Jacquelyn is a second year (2L) at the George Washington University School of Law, where she’s learning how to balance her faith, work, and life like a superstar every day! We talk about her journey to law scho...

I am over the moon to launch this series with my co-host, Elli Schmidt! In this series, we’re exploring the career paths of former missionaries who have moved into new roles in both the private and public sectors. Buckle up and get ready for this amazing series, launching Friday, April 16!

In a world obsessed with identity, achievement, and prestige, moving on from something that we've held as our identity is hard.  After spending her childhood dancing, Kelly found herself on the biggest of stages as a professional dancer for the NFL. But after achieving such an incredible milestone, Kelly found herself asking, "Is this what God is asking of me?" Her journey through a transitio...

What's the point of Young Adult Groups? Will I be welcomed? Isn't YAG just a place to husband hunt?  Buckle up folks, because we're tackling these questions (and more) in today's episode. If you've ever been in a Young Adult Group, or have an interest in joining, this podcast breaks down the best ways to plug in, find your people, and create a community of people who will call you higher and...

What does it look like to live a life of order? What habits, routines, and disciplines can we implement to live a full, bold, and courageous life, with clear priorities and vision? My guest today is a fount of wisdom when it comes to this very topic, and I'm so thrilled to share her with you today! On this episode, Mary Ellen shares her "Olympian" mentality, how she's made space for silence, the h...