What Catholic School Didn't Teach You

Welcome back to Season 3!! Join hosts Katie and Jillian for a life update, discussion of Lenten plans, and the idea of "feeling" Gods presence in our lives.

For the last episode of season 2, Katie and Jillian talk about the importance of practicing gratitude. We will be back in the new year with season 3!

This week Jill and Katie discuss Pope Francis' 2022 comments on the selfishness of pet ownership. Next week will be our season 2 finale! Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen.

This episode, join Jillian and Katie in taking a deep dive into the Beatitudes and discussing what they mean and what they are calling us to do.

This week, Jill and Katie discuss rich history surrounding Halloween, All Saint's Day, and All Soul's Day, after briefly touching on what it means to be in a season of waiting.

This week, Jillian and Katie have extra special guest, Assistant Township Manager Richard Tutak (Jillian's Husband!) to talk about the importance of voting and how our faith can influence our choices.

This week we welcome Dr. Abigail Jorgensen to discuss her recent book, "A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss: Compassionate Answers to Difficult Questions". **TW: this week's episode handles the very sensitive issues of trauma surrounding miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Explicit description of miscarriage at 32 mins. Please take care while listening.** You can fin...

This week, join Katie and Jillian in their long awaited discussion on Pre-Cana! Factoring in accounts from friends Colleen Ruginis and Tina Rovito, we discuss the good, the bad and the "unbalanced" of Pre-Cana and tips on how you can set up you marriage for success!

Today Jillian and Katie welcome Dr. Randy Jordan to the pod! Dr. Jordan is an adjunct professor of theology and religious studies at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He is also an author and hospice chaplain. The trio discuss social morality, Catholic Social Teaching, and what purity might ACTUALLY look like. Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review!

This episode, Jillian and Katie have their dear friend Abbie Amico Kanare on the pod for an uncomfy but important conversation about sex, the fear and shame that can surround it, and how to clear out thorns to make room for roses and daisies in our garden of sexuality.

In part 2 of a 3 part series, Jillian and Katie discuss the perils of Purity Culture, the toxic lasting effects, and how the Jonas Brothers lost their purity rings. Disclaimer: this episode handles sensitive topics such as sex and sexual assault. Please take care while listening.

This week, Katie and Jillian talk about what modesty means in todays society and how it can impact our relationship with God and ourselves. Don't forget to rate, review and follow!

This week, Jillian and Katie discuss the Communion of Saints: what it is, what it isn't, and why it's such a beautiful tool of our Catholic faith! Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!

This week, join Jillian and Katie in discussing the importance of service and how it has impacted their lives.

In the words of Demi Lovato, "What's wrong with being confident?" This week, Jill and Katie discuss the virtue of confidence and its vice, arrogance. Spoiler alert: the answer to the title question is nothing. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on apple pods!

We're back for season 2! Catch up with Jillian and Katie and join the discussion on the struggle of living far away from family and friends and what we do to stay close with those we love.

This episode, Katie and Jillian go over some frequently asked Catholic questions.

In today's episode, Katie and Jillian discuss the controversial commencement speech given by Harrison Butker at Benedictine College. Spoiler alert: they weren't impressed. Another Spoiler Alert: Katie says a bad word, so heads up if you're listening around your kids

In honor of May being the month of Mary, Jillian and Katie discuss all things Blessed Mother and how she has greatly impacted our lives.

Today Jillian and Katie discuss how to approach the daunting task of interpreting scripture.

This week, Katie and Jillian discuss their thoughts on the article "The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust" by Derek Thompson about why people have fallen away form organized religion and what is happening as a result.

In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, Jillian opens up about her journey navigating PCOS and the impact it has on her faith life.

Today we are joined by Gracie Morbitzer, artist and modern day iconographer! You can check her and her work out at https://www.themodernsaints.com/ Order existing prints or commission a new icon! We will be off next week while Jillian is on vacation, but tune back in on 4/25!

This episode, Jillian and Katie talk about all things discernment.

This episode, Jillian and Katie do a deep dive into popular Catholic sayings that may not be as helpful to hear as you think. Don't forget to review, rate and subscribe wherever you listen!