Universal Sisterhood Podcast

" A breakdown in our common understanding of words leads to a society in chaos and frustration, inevitability miscommunicating and plagued by distrust. We become suspicious not only of eachother but ourselves and our ability to grasp reality. Rather than a fallible people struggling imperfectly toward a harmonious common good, we are a cacophony screaming across a chasm for recognition and moving...

"Let yourself be vulnerable. Let your walls down, your carefully constructed fortresses breached, your fiercely guarded heart laid bare. Let your wounds be touched, your fears revealed, your deepest desires, damaged dreams, and most daring hopes unveiled before the Bridegroom, who has the power to redeem, restore, and resurrect them. Drop your independence and the idea- which you clutch so tightly...

In today's episode I chat with Anne Galea. She is a wife and mother who has experienced what many mothers do with teenagers, rebellion. By the time her son was 16 he had got in with the wrong crowd, he was addicted to drinking, drugs and had gotten involved in violence and gangs. He was hiding in fear for his life for 8 weeks, when he had a profound encounter with Jesus that changed the trajectory...

In today's episode I chat with Dr Marguerite Harb. She details her story of love, loss, hope and total surrender to how God is writing her story. Only with Christ at the centre does suffering truly make sense. "Knowing that Christ has gone ahead of us and awaits us there gives us courage to face the darkness and enter into the silence. In fact,after we endure the trial of silence and experience th...

In this episode I chat with Jeni Bonell. She is a woman who knows how to love with her whole body, mind and soul. She has one of Australia's largest families with 16 children. Jeni shares her life with us as we discuss life with a big family, faith and her two battles with cancer.  If you want to follow Jeni and her family go on over to @thebonellfamily on instagram, or their youtube channel....

Today I chat with the beautiful Renee Doyle. She unpacks what it means to have our own gifts and talents and how we can use them to bless others and in doing so bless ourselves as well. We all have unique gifts and talents and it is up to us to use them for building up the Kingdom of God around us.   Your Blue Flame - Jennifer Fulwiler  https://www.amazon.com/Your-Blue-Flame-Guilt-M...

Alyssa is a the co-host from Catholic influencers podcast and a member of the duet from The SAGA. She has sung at World Youth Day in Panama alongside Fr Rob Galea to a crowd of 40,000 people and is an inspired song writer, singer and musician. In todays episode we talk about her journey back to really living her  Catholic faith, the power of music as prayer and the movement of the Holy Spirit in o...

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In this episode I chat with Lizzy @justahandmaiden, who courageously shares her story of overcoming an addiction to pornography. Lizzy is a testament to the power of healing, mercy and grace through the sacrament of confession.  Resources that you might want to check out. https://justahandmaiden.wordpress.com/  On instagram@justahandmaiden Mary Magdalene- Prophetess of Eucharistic Love....

Wholeness is when the whole body is integrated- We are made up of body, mind and soul. For wholeness all three things have to be balanced. Theresa Coyle is a young exercise physiologist who understands this and tries to not only make the body well through exercise and healthy habits both physically and nutritionally but also spiritually. She has started a new youtube channel dedicated to the Catho...

In this episode Liv and I chat about the year that was, the new year and the importance of the now! @saltandgoldcollection

In this episode I chat with Jenny Gurry, the director and founder of Diamond Women.  Diamond women is a grass roots not for profit, that provides a compassionate and caring place where women are given the chance to explore their options and find the support that they need when they are faced with an unplanned pregnancy Please go check out their website to see what they offer. You, or somebody...

Christine Watkins is an inspirational Catholic speaker and author of many books all of which can be found in the link below. http://www.queenofpeacemedia.com/ Christine mentions and recommends looking at this website for more information on The Illumination of Conscience and reading the signs of the times in which we all live. https://www.countdowntothekingdom.com/

In this  episode I sit down with Leila Abdallah. On the first of February 2020 four of Leila's children and three cousins went off to buy ice cream. The children were hit by a speeding, drunk driver. Four of the children were killed, three were her's.  Leila shares how this tragedy has affected her family, her faith and perfect strangers. Leila captivated the hearts of thousands of people as she s...

We all have a personal story and we are all connected by the story of salvation. How does one engage the broken parts of their story  with the salvation story to bring about restoration and healing and begin to live fully alive just as God intended. Here is the link to the painting that Heather talks about.  https://akiane.com/product/prince-of-peace/ Here is a link to Heathers cooking tutorial th...

In todays episode I chat with Katrina Alvir a trained teacher and mentor and developer of the REAL program. This program looks at developing character and virtue in teenager girls between the ages of 12-16. Never before have girls been so pressured to be 'PERFECT'. We now more than ever need to teach our daughters to cherish, love and respect their bodies. We need to teach them how to lift and cha...

It is never too late to ask The Lord to bring people into your life who will accompany you towards heaven.  Look Out for Beth and Jenna and all the wonderful things they are doing to bring women together right here. https://blessedisshe.net/ The thing that brought me joy this week was The Middle, a cover by Audrey Assad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2BhUgA13Pk

Sr Mary Grace was looking for something more- She found it in the Bronx. As a Sister of Life Sr. Mary Grace is in love with Love. She left her family and the beautiful beaches of Sydney for the hustle of New York. She was not running away from anything but was running towards the biggest love of her life- Jesus.  I can't wait for you to listen to her joyful heart for Jesus, women and Life. Fo...

In this episode I chat with my big sister Anna. We talk about trust. How do we trust when we are faced with situations that are out of our control? The Litany of Trust by the Sisters of Life  https://sistersoflife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mobile-Litany-of-Trust.pdf FOREVER AMEN- Stephanie Gretzinger  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV2Ng16KImw

In this episode I talk with Kristine Mauss. She shares her story of  bad health and lifestyle decisions left her feeling restlessness with her life. She knew in her heart God was calling her to simplify her life. shortly after is downsizing, her family are struck with another blow- brain cancer.     Kristine lives her faith, trusting that God is good all the time even if s...

Liv and I chat about my time in the desert, the amazing witness faith shown by Leila Abdullah, the Colour Conference and the corona virus. In times like these we need to have child like trust in the one who knows all things. He will not let you down. In the words of St Theresa of Calcutta- 'Go home and love your family.'

Sarah Fiddelaers is a wife, mother, chiropractor and writer. She talks about how having children not only gave her the permission to pursue her dream of writing but that it actually fast tracked it! Easter Promises- Historical Anthology.  Clare Griffin, Sarah Fiddelaers, Ava January & Nancy Cunningham. Recommended Books- Ultimate Makeover- The Transforming Power of Motherhood. Carrie Gres...

Liv and I chat about 2020. How it started, our word for the year and what ever has been on our minds. find your word for the year - https://www.wordoftheyear.me Sisterhood National Catholic Women's conference. 20-22 March 2020 https://www.sisterhood.org.au

Jo talks about how reliving the memories of her mother's death allowed her heart to begin to heal.  Our own memories of a event are unique to each person. They are imprinted differently within each individuals mind. They are almost as unique as our finger prints.  How are we intentional about creating memories that will shape our children?  Do we unwittingly take photos of everythin...

God uses the smallest brushes to create the most magnificent masterpieces. Nothing is left to chance in this life. Every opportunity is here to bring about a greater good. Lets allow His glory to shine through our lives. The Heart Of Perfection- Colleen Carroll Campbell Captivating- Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul. John & Stasi Eldgredge. All the Generations- From Genesis To You. &nbsp...