The Everyday Saint

How do you love God when you feel like there's nothing left in you? How do you give your all to Him when you have nothing left to give? Sophia and Eve discuss how to pursue faith in the everyday life--even despite illness, doubt, or trial. A balanced faith requires time with God, but also leaving the chapel to live out what God is teaching you within the depths of prayer. Through this conversation...

This powerful story has God's providence and grace written within each moment! Growing up in a household with a father who is atheist, and herself taking on this atheism from a young age, Audrey shares how God showed forth His love and mercy to her, changing the way she thought about life itself. This is a providential testimony on how God transformed Audrey's life after an encounter in front of t...

An incredibly open and honest conversation about what leads us to think of others than "less than" and disregard our need for humility. This conversation offers wisdom, but also a look into the humanity of each of us and need for God's Divinity. Finn explains the importance humility and his experience in humbling himself to see Christ in others. We learn about how what we think and say about other...

We often forget that our story truly means something to God, that the testimony we share with others helps us grow in faith and realize that God has ordained something incredible within us. Join Pat and Eve as they talk about the beauty of adventuring with God, allowing ourselves to look beyond the day-to-day and see the bigger picture: our story painted in eternity.  Thanks for listening! Follow...

Picking up the Bible can be intimidating with a capital "I". Yet, reading Scripture livens the heart, makes our burden light, and leads us to a deeper understanding of God. Cayna shares her experience on how Scripture speaks to her, and how God has allowed her into His heart through praying with the Bible.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living o...

Our Hearts are Restless Until they rest in Thee, O Lord. You've had a difficult day at work, school is overwhelming, or there is simply too many things on your plate. What does one do then? We reach for the bag of chips, a comfort movie, or scroll on our phones seeking rest that we will never find within these things. The truth is, there is always time for rest, and TRUE rest at that, but only whe...

How can we know that we truly love God? How do we reconcile our actions with our desire to love the Lord?  Emma shares her story of learning how to unite herself to the sacrifice of Christ, and how a desire for God is enough for Him to give you strength to complete His will for us. In recognition of love, and the tangible reality of His love for us, we are offered the encounter of a lifetime with...

Wearing our white dresses, hair is done, make up is on...all in anticipating Christ at the end of the aisle. Elizabeth and Eve discuss stepping into femininity as a vocation with the understanding of Jesus as our bridegroom. He is the one to be loved with all due affection, and the one we sacrifice each day for.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics li...

Sophia shares her story about falling deeply in love with the Lord and knowing His intimate care for each of us. A feeling of God pursuing and encapsulating us in love. Through times of insecurity and loneliness, she relied on God to get her through, consoling her in the Mass and Adoration. Her beautiful testimony gives way to the story of love written within each of our hearts.  Beyond The Beacon...

When you're the only Catholic in the room, how can you stay strong in your belief and be evidence of God's love? Abby shares how she displayed the joy and love of God growing up at a public school with others who blatantly disagreed with her, and how to stay strong in your belief through discussion and forming your heart and mind.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interview...

Eve shares her story of being Miss Wisconsin's Teen and competing at Miss America's Teen. Talking through what it's like competing, what God taught her through the experience, and if being Catholic and Miss America can coincide. We explore the connection of Miss America while competing in a "beauty pageant", and discuss common thought of what the Miss America Organization is all about.  Beyond The...

This time of year, fresh off of the "Seek" conference, or rejuvenated with goals for 2024, we can easily get lost in our own ideals. Have we asked God what He wants of us? Lydia firmly believes, and gracefully implements retreats and rejuvenation into her daily life, knowing that a retreat doesn't end the moment you walk out of the doors--prayer and lessons must be lived. Join us in discussing how...

It's just not that deep! Our head and our heart seem to contradict, but in God's beautiful curation of us as body and soul composites, they are intended to work together. Shelby comes back on the podcast (because we have so much fun, but also because she is SO wise) to talk about how feelings and healing within are an integral part of faith and not meant to be neglected.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bi...

A message for those healing from hurt within the Church, or friends trying to bring another soul back Home. Maggie brings her compassionate outlook to help others work through the healing process and re-embrace the Father's merciful gaze. Through the help of the Holy Family in their spiritual parenthood, Maggie's story has become one of passion, empathy, and redemption in leading the way for heali...

Luke has a real gift in interacting with others. He genuinely cares for and loves those he sees walking to class, sitting next to him, and or the person he meets out and about. In each conversation, he brings Christ to others through conversation and practicing virtue by taking time for those around him.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out...

We can display our faith without even saying a word: but how? And when we do speak, how do we know how to bring up morality and bring the beauty of faith to people? Allie shares her story on how to handle difficult coworkers, standing up for faith, and living our modesty not for others, but for respect of self. She shares great wisdom on living out an authentic, unapologetic, and vibrant faith wit...

If you're like me, you've grown up solely around the Roman Catholic Church. Sean, raised Roman Catholic, describes his recent interest in the Byzantine and Eastern Rite of the Catholic Church. Whether you know all about the Eastern Church, or nothing at all--this podcast is a wonderful place to hear how others worship and love the Lord.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired int...

Christ is waiting at the altar for you, will you run to him? This episode, Maggie teaches us about how the Passion of Christ brings us near to Him and others, and remaining child like before the Lord. There is no short coming of philosophy and intellect throughout this episode in Maggie's poetic understanding of Christ's love for her.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired inter...

Waking up in the middle of the night, sitting down with someone when you "don't have the time for it", or choosing love over anger--all are self sacrifices on behalf of another. In the little things, we must always remember Who we are serving, rather than dragging our feet when faced with a moment of serving someone. How can you live out Christ's Passion and Resurrection in your daily interactions...

Giving of yourself isn't easy. Nor is it boring, useless, or sorrowful. This episode looks at what it means to seek the Lord for strength, and push past our stubborn heart to see God in each person. We are called for a life that focuses not on ourselves, but gazing upon others as Christ gazes upon us.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out th...

Gas light, gate keep, girl boss? We don't know her. Join Alyssa as we talk about what authentic femininity is and embracing the true roles of male and female that God has created. This doesn't mean women are stuck in a kitchen, living meek and passive lives. Let's lean on St. Joan of Arc's example and cultivate a sense of feminine leadership through remaining in God's grace and purpose. Beyond The...

Switching it up with a solo episode all about Mary's intercession. Why do we pray to Mary? What does it mean to pray to Mary? Do prayers to Mary take away from prayers to Christ? This episode is perfect for the Protestant who doesn't understand Marian intercession, or for the evangelist hoping to learn how to explain Mary's importance. Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired inter...

Trusting the Lord wholeheartedly isn't easy. Especially when those around you might think differently of your for your actions. Dani and Eve look at what true identity in Christ is, what that means when we trust in the Lord, and going beyond the people-pleasing mentality. Support the show

Veiling, suffering, and finding Christ when diagnosed with a permanent autoimmune condition. Hear Eve's testimony, and how God is greater than any of our weaknesses! Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

Switching it up this episode, Eve is on the hot seat, interviewed by Isabelle. This episode dives into identity in Christ, in knowing that there is a greater Love offered to you beyond what the world likes to tell you. Through talking about seeking love, modesty, and beauty as a former Miss Wisconsin's Teen, we know that the Lord is good through it all! Book Eve to speak about chastity at your eve...