Catholic Momcast

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Erica Eschler, who has portrayed Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in the Shrine's Academy Alive living history program and serves as director of Back from the Dead , an immersive cemetery walk where saints and other figures from Catholic tradition share their stories and invite participants to reflect on faith, mortality and eternal life. Today's guest, Erica Eschler , has...

In this episode, Kristina and Maria have a conversation about our loving presence in our children's lives during those turbulent years of growing pains and discovery on the way to young adulthood. Links: Read all articles by Kristina Talbot and Maria Morera Johnson

Maria Morrea Johnson and Margaret Dwyer Hogan talk about the beauty of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the upcoming Global Rosary for Peace, a global Rosary prayed by faithful from many of the Holy Cross Family Ministry centers throughout the world. In 1942 Father Peyton C.S.C. Asked God for 10 Million Rosary Homes on the earth. He went on to introduce the world to Rosary Ralli...

Maria Johnson interviews Catherine fowler Sample, writing and producer of The Dating Project, a documentary on the state of dating in modern times. Catherine Fowler Sample is a filmmaker, author, and mom of three. She wrote and produced The Dating Project with the producer of Braveheart and The Passion of the Christ (now being re-released on EWTN). She is also the author of Gather Together (Ave Ma...

Maria Johnson and Allison Gingras have an intimate conversation about the calm that comes after Summer, and the soothing season of Ordinary Time. Allison Gingras ( ReconciledToYou.com ) considers herself a new media   evangelist. Authoring  The Handy Little Guide to Novenas  (OSV),   Encountering Signs of Faith  (Ave Maria Press) and the  Stay Connected Journals for   Catholic Women  (Our Sunday V...

Maria Morera Johnson and co-host Kristina Talbot discuss the distractions that pull at us, calling them silent strings. In this episode, Maria and Kristina have a conversation about distractions that us away from the present and those things that are important to us, such as faith and family. Links: Read all articles by Kristina Talbot

Maria Morera Johnson and Liv Harrison, host of The LIVing Room, discuss all-the-things, from the re-release of The Passion of the Christ to the upcoming Genius Conference. Liv Harrison is a Catholic speaker, podcaster, and emcee known for her humor, storytelling, and ability to create honest, meaningful conversations. She is the host of The LIVing Room , a podcast where authentic Catholic faith me...

Maria Morera Johnson interviews John Cuddeback, author of The Intentional Household (Ignatius Press). Dr. John A. Cuddeback is a professor of philosophy at Christendom College, where he has taught for nearly 30 years. He holds a Ph. D. in philosophy from The Catholic University of America and writes and speaks on virtue, friendship, fatherhood, and the philosophy of the household. He is the founde...

Maria Morera Johnson and co-host Kristina Talbot have a check-in for parents of first-time college students. In this episode, Maria and Kristina have a conversation about kids going off to college and how that changes the family dynamic. Links: Read all articles by Kristina Talbot

Maria Morerea Johnson and CatholicMom.com contributor Michelle Hamel discuss her new book, Journeying Through Infant Loss with Our Lady of Sorrows (Pauline Books & Media). If you've experienced the grief of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, you are not alone. In this book, author Michelle Hamel helps parents find comfort and healing in the maternal love of Our Lady of Sorrows. By reflecting...

Maria Morerea Johnson and Father Vincent Kuna, C.S.C, discuss the new vocations series produced by Family Theater Production, God Calls: Catholic Vocation Stories. People are fascinated with priests, the clergy and religious life, and this series will help viewers peek around the curtain, encouraging vocations, and dispelling some of the myths surrounding a life serving the Church. In this series...

Maria Morerea Johnson and Stephanie Quesnelle discuss Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Imago Dei. Stephanie Quesnelle is a Catholic mother of five and a data analyst with over a decade of experience. She is the author of the forthcoming children's book Created, Not Coded: A Catholic Family's Guide to Artificial Intelligence , written to bring Catholic families frameworks to raise childr...

Maria Johnson interviews Lisa Gulino, D. Min, Director of the Peyton Institute For Domestic Church Life. Dr. Lisa Gulino received her Doctorate in Ministry from the Catholic University of America in Spiritual Formation with emphasis in evangelization and catechesis. She wrote her dissertation on the spiritual and faith formation of the domestic church. Since 2007 Lisa has served as an adjunct prof...

Maria Morera Johnson has a heartfelt conversation with her daughter about grandparenting, motherhood, and the impact of the extended family. In this episode, Maria and her daughter, Vicky, have a heartfelt conversation about the joys of motherhood and grandparenting. They share memories and "mom hacks" that support each other in these beautiful roles. Links: Read all articles by Maria Morera Johns...

Maria Johnson welcomes María Ruiz Scaperlanda to Momcast to discuss the upcoming documentary about Blessed Stanley Rother, American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story . María Ruiz Scaperlanda is the promoter of the canonization cause for Bl. Stanley Rother. She is also an award-winning Catholic author and journalist whose books have explored the lives of saints, missionaries and other inspiring figu...

Maria Morera Johnson and co-host Kristina Talbot discuss moms making new friends, hobbies, and the spiritual ned for refreshment. In this episode, Maria and Kristina have a conversation about nurturing themselves through hobbies, spiritual practices, and friendships. Links: Read all articles by Kristina Talbot  

Maria Morera Johnson and Catholicmom.com contributor Helen Syski share their thoughts (and some hijinks) about summer travel with children. Helen Syski is co-founder of the  Kiss of Mercy Apostolate , a Little Way to heal the world from abortion. A life-long New Englander and Harvard grad, Helen enjoys all four seasons and apple pie with her husband, children, and Labrador retriever. Continue the...

Maria Morera Johnson and co-host Kate Taliaferro welcome Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP to discuss her vampire trilogy: In Aeternum and the conclusion of the series, The Dawn We Seek (Pauline Books & Media). Sister Allison Regina Gliot , FSP, is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, a community dedicated to evangelization through media. Her work blends a love for fantasy storytelling with her miss...

In this episode, Maria and Kristina have a conversation about summer plans in a family with a wide spread of ages. Links: Kristina Talbot's Original Article: Helping Teens Explore What's Right with Them

Our Ladies Show is an uplifting sketch comedy series that explores inspirational topics with cast members Christin Jezak (Miracle at Manchester, Raising Hope, Jimmy KimmelLive!), Hillary Hawkins (Primal, Nick Jr.'s Play Along, Gulah, Gulah Island), and Sarah Hernandez (Nefarious, Unplanned, House of Payne). The series features 7-episodes with topics that resonate with women of all walks of life. T...

Maria Johnson and Inés Mersch discuss the fears and then the surrender to trust. Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that brought Perpetual Adoration to the Archdiocese of Mobile and continues as one of the sch...

Maria Morera Johnson and guest Angela Sealana talk about living life as pilgrims. Angela Sealana is a Missionary of Hope on the staff of Pilgrim Center of Hope, a Catholic evangelization apostolate founded in 1993 in San Antonio, Texas. Since 2010, Angela has coordinated media and communications for the Center, and she serves on their Speaker Team. Links for this Episode: MotherOfHopeConference.co...

Maria Morera Johnson and Elizabeth Tomlin talk about military families and the challenges of moving to new duty stations every few years. Elizabeth Tomlin is the author of Joyful Momentum: Building and Sustaining Vibrant Women's Groups (Ave Maria Press), General Counsel for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and director of stewardship for the Military Council of Catholic Women, where...

Allison Gingras ( ReconciledToYou.com ) considers herself a new media evangelist. Authoring The Handy Little Guide to Novenas (OSV), Encountering Signs of Faith (Ave Maria Press) and the Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women (Our Sunday Visitor), which includes a new title in 2025, Jesus Heals . Allison is Director of Digital Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries. Maria Morera Johns...

Maria Johnson and Inés Mersch discuss the challenges and graces of committing to a 54-day novena. Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that brought Perpetual Adoration to the Archdiocese of Mobile and continues...