63: Personal Finance
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Many of us are dealing with some degree of debt or financial struggle. Whether it's from school loans, getting started in life, or spending habits, it can be stressful and a source of shame. In this episode, Danielle and Miranda share honestly about financial struggles and how they're dealing with them. Pray over your finances - that God could rule over your money so it doesn't rule you.
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62: Desires
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What if it seems like the deepest desires of your will never be realized? What if you don't feel like you are enough? Danielle and Miranda share honestly about their health issues and the potential that they might not be able to have children. They talk about how this affects their feelings about motherhood, marriage and the uncertainty about their future. God is with us, He reveals our desires to us when we are walking with Him. You are enough. Jesus makes you enough.
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61: Evangelization Fail
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That moment when you're so excited to share about Jesus with someone, but your zeal, your pride or your emotions get in the way. We've all been there! Good thing God can work with whatever we do, even when we fail to be credible witnesses. Today's episode was recorded on site in the VW minibus at #SLS20 with special guest, Jotham Allwein. Check out this episode for some laughs and inspiration to keep sharing the Good News.
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60: Living with Pain
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Chronic pain can be one of those unseen triggers that throws your whole life into disarray. The more hidden your pain is, the harder it can be to get the support you need. It can disrupt your relationships and your work, it feels unfair, and it absolutely challenges your faith. Today, Miranda is joined by a panel of friends, all of whom suffer from chronic pain, for an honest discussion about the hardships and blessings they've experienced.
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59: A Look at Feminism
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Feminism. It's a loaded word. It means different things to different people. Can we be strong, independent women and also recognize that we are distinct from men? Becky Greene joins Miranda Maciel today to explore feminism and what authentic femininity means.
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58: When Your Friends Are Getting Married
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It might challenge you to think about your vocation. You might mourn the change in your friendship. You'll definitely share in their joy. What happens when your friends get married? Danielle and Miranda share their feeling and experiences after getting back from their close friend's wedding.
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57: His Will Is the Goal
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What happens when our life doesn't look like we planned? Miranda and Danielle share openly about work, expectations, disappointments and help us learn that God's will is the ultimate goal for our lives.
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Christmas Blessings from the Bishop
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Join us in giving glory and praise to Our Lord Jesus Christ, who brings to the world light, goodness and hope. Seamos siempre agradecidos y recordemos la eterna fidelidad de Cristo hacia nosotros, hasta el fin de los tiempos.
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56: Girl, Treat Yourself
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Self-help, self-care, self-love, they can all be good, but are we putting to much focus on ourselves? You won't want to miss this deep and funny conversation with Danielle and Miranda.
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55: Trauma
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Trauma, it's part of life, but how do we deal with it? Danielle and Miranda have a raw conversation about pain, hardship and some of the ways they have gotten through difficult experiences.
info_outlineThank you for joining us today for this special teaser episode of Parenting Smarts, a brand new podcast for parents from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.
Our host, MaryRuth Hackett, is a mom of four with a doctorate in educational psychology, specializing in child development. Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life.
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