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CMC 375 Jesus Every Day with Lisa Hendey 11/19/2025

CMC 375 Jesus Every Day with Lisa Hendey Maria Morera Johnson has a fun conversation with Lisa Hendey about her new book, Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way (Loyola Press). In Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way, Lisa Hendey invites readers into ongoing friendship with Jesus that unfolds not only in quiet prayer but in the everyday rhythms of life, from carpools to hospital rooms. This 52-week devotional uses Lectio Divina to help you reflect on Scripture, connect it to your daily experiences, and respond in heartfelt reflection. With relatable stories, cultural touchpoints, and thoughtful prompts, Lisa shows how Jesus is present in both the ordinary and the extraordinary moments of our lives. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/39083000

Catholic Momcast 374: Month of All Souls 11/12/2025

Catholic Momcast 374: Month of All Souls Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras discuss the ongoing call to prayer for All Souls during the month of November. Maria and Allison discuss November as the month we remember and pray for all souls. It's a time to lift up our loved ones who’ve gone before us and trust in God’s mercy to bring them home to heaven. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/39008090

Catholic Momcast 372: Transitions and Life Changes 11/05/2025

Catholic Momcast 372: Transitions and Life Changes Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Mersch talk about transitions and change in our lives. 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 schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom. Links in Show: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38897210

CMC 373: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 3 11/05/2025

CMC 373: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 3 Our Fall 2025 Book Club selection is dear to our hearts! In , Colleen Pressprich gets real about every mom's need for a tribe: a community of other women whose bonds of trust run deeper than simple friendship. We need that tribe here on earth, but sometimes we forget about our heavenly tribe! We can draw on the loving motherly examples of women who were moms of saints (and saints-to-be) as diverse as Saint John Bosco, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and Blessed Stanley Rother, among others. /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38932485

CMC 371: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 2 10/30/2025

CMC 371: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 2 Our Fall 2025 Book Club selection is dear to our hearts! In , Colleen Pressprich gets real about every mom's need for a tribe: a community of other women whose bonds of trust run deeper than simple friendship. We need that tribe here on earth, but sometimes we forget about our heavenly tribe! We can draw on the loving motherly examples of women who were moms of saints (and saints-to-be) as diverse as Saint John Bosco, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and Blessed Stanley Rother, among others. /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38828395

Catholic Momcast 370: Celebrating Hallowtide 10/29/2025

Catholic Momcast 370: Celebrating Hallowtide Maria Morera Johnson and Catholicmom.com contributor Alex Resch discuss family-friendly celebrations of Hallowtide. Maria and Alex have a fun conversation about celebrating Hallowtide by honoring Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls with faith, fun, and meaningful traditions that bring the season’s true spirit to life. Alex Resch is a wife and homeschooling mother to her children and a former middle- and high-school science teacher. Alex loves evangelizing and sharing our beautiful Catholic faith with everyone she meets – especially the children of her parish’s Faith Formation program. She is the managing editor of and you can visit her at her site, , for homeschool tips. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38817920

CMC 369: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 1 10/22/2025

CMC 369: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 1 Our Fall 2025 Book Club selection is dear to our hearts! In , Colleen Pressprich gets real about every mom's need for a tribe: a community of other women whose bonds of trust run deeper than simple friendship. We need that tribe here on earth, but sometimes we forget about our heavenly tribe! We can draw on the loving motherly examples of women who were moms of saints (and saints-to-be) as diverse as Saint John Bosco, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and Blessed Stanley Rother, among others. /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38736610

Catholic Momcast 368: The Work Life Balance Myth 10/15/2025

Catholic Momcast 368: The Work Life Balance Myth Maria and Allison have a spirited and fun conversation about achieving real work-life balance, where they explore practical tips, faith-filled insights, and personal stories to help you find peace in the juggle. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38583885

Catholic Momcast 367: Global Rosary for Peace 10/08/2025

Catholic Momcast 367: Global Rosary for Peace Maria Morera Johnson interviews Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., the International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries, about the upcoming Global Rosary for Peace. On Sunday, September 7, Holy Cross Family Ministries, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame and the Congregation of Holy Cross, hosted the on Bond Quad on the campus of Notre Dame. Families from all over the country gathered to pray together, commemorating this great event! Harnessing this momentum, Holy Cross Family Ministries and the Congregation of Holy Cross are launching a at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (4:00 PM Rome Time) on October 22, 2025, the Memorial of Saint John Paul II. Saint John Paul II was famously devoted to the Blessed Mother. In his apostolic letter "" released in 2003, the Mysteries of the Light were revealed, and devotion to the Rosary was reawakened. Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., serves as the International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries. In his role, Father Pinto will be representing Family Rosary leadership in the 16 countries outside of the United States that have active ministries serving the spiritual and prayer needs of families. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38505060

CatholicMom Prayercast 46: 12 Unforgettable Men of the Gospel 10/06/2025

CatholicMom Prayercast 46: 12 Unforgettable Men of the Gospel Maria Morera Johnson interviews Melanie Rigney, author of 12 Unforgettable Men of the Gospels (Twenty-Third Publications). from Melanie's webiste: Melanie Rigney loves almost nothing better than talking and writing about faith and grace. Her latest book, (Twenty-third Publications, January 2024), focuses on eight unnamed women who encountered Jesus in the Gospels and what we can learn from them. A Twenty-third sister company, Creative Communications, recently published a booklet by Melanie, . Melanie’s other books include Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century; Woman of Worth: Prayers and Reflections for Women Inspired by the Book of Proverbs; and Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit in Midlife. She is best known for her page-a-day devotionals, Sisterhood of Saints and Brotherhood of Saints, and as a regular contributor to Living Faith, Women in the New Evangelization (WINE). She lives in Arlington, Virginia. Link in Show:· /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38480885

Catholic Momcast 366: Guillermo & Will 10/01/2025

Catholic Momcast 366: Guillermo & Will Maria Morera Johnson interviews Emmy-nominated puppeteer Donna Kimball about the new children's series, Guillermo & Will. Minno, the global leader in Christian kids’ media, is proud to announce its newest original series, Guillermo & Will which debuts on the streaming platform October 10. Guillermo & Will is a groundbreaking, dual-language puppet show designed to help children engage with God’s world in both English and Spanish. Created by Emmy-nominated puppeteer Donna Kimball and co-writer Dan Garza, and co-produced with the award-winning Family Theater Productions, Guillermo & Will introduces two lovable puppet friends whose adventures reflect the joy and beauty of cross-cultural friendship. The series combines creative storytelling, a biblical world view, and developmental expertise to help kids see themselves reflected on screen—while learning about God in a personal and relatable way. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38418560

Catholic Momcast 365: First Reconciliation and Beyond, A Conversation with the McGradys 09/24/2025

Catholic Momcast 365: First Reconciliation and Beyond, A Conversation with the McGradys Maria Morera Johnson interviews Katie and Tommy McGrady, co-authors of First Reconciliation and Beyond and hosts of Family Mass Prep on the Hallow app. Katie and Tommy McGrady are a husband-and-wife team passionate about helping families grow in faith. They are the co-authors of First Reconciliation and Beyond, a practical guide that helps children and their parents enter more deeply into the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Katie is a Catholic author, speaker, and radio host whose work inspires Catholics to live joyfully and authentically. Tommy is a high school biology teacher, writer, and speaker who brings humor, clarity, and a love for the Church to his teaching. Together, they host Family Mass Prep on the Hallow app, offering encouragement and insights to help parents and kids dive into the Sunday readings. Drawing on their own experiences as parents, the McGradys bring warmth, wisdom, and relatable stories to their ministry and writing. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38333545

Catholic Momcast 364: Mamas in Spirit with Lindy Wynne 09/17/2025

Catholic Momcast 364: Mamas in Spirit with Lindy Wynne Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras welcome podcaster Lindy Wynne of Mamas in Spirit for a lively conversation about faith, joy, and the beauty of our sisterhood. Lindy Wynne is the founder of Mamas in Spirit, a Catholic women’s ministry, and the host of Mamas in Spirit Podcast, a weekly “mini-retreat in a podcast” where she interviews guests about how God has converted their hearts and transformed their lives. She holds a Master’s degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling and has served in professional ministry for over sixteen years. Lindy leads retreats and speaks nationally, addressing topics like faith, suffering, adoption, infertility, loss, mental health, and the journey of being rooted in God’s love. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38246815

Catholic Momcast 363: Broken Mary, A Story of Redemption 09/10/2025

Catholic Momcast 363: Broken Mary, A Story of Redemption Maria Morera Johnson interviews Megan Harrington, senior producer at Family Theater Productions and producer and executive producer of Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story. Producer and Executive Producer Megan Harrington is a senior producer at Family Theater Productions. She serves as producer, co-director, and co-writer of the Emmy® and Christopher Award-winning Playing Like a Girl: The House That Rob Built and the award-winning Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer. She is also the producer and co-writer of the Gabriel and Christopher Award-winning PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton and The Dating Project, and a producer on the upcoming documentary Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story. Her passion lies in telling authentic and heroic stories that illuminate what is true, good, and beautiful. “Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story” shows how the Blessed Mother still reaches out to people today, even in a city alley next to a dumpster. Kevin Matthews’ unexpected encounter with a broken statue reveals the timeless power of Mary’s maternal care for the forgotten and spiritually wounded. This resonates with Catholic and non-Catholic audiences alike, who are hungry for modern stories of hope. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38151375

Catholic Prayercast 45: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 09/08/2025

Catholic Prayercast 45: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton interview Sister Betty Ann MacNeill on the anniversary of the canonization of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the updated release of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spiritual Portrait (Ignatius Press). Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., is a Daughter of Charity and noted scholar of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Vincentian tradition. With degrees in social work and an honorary doctorate from Niagara University, she has published extensively on Elizabeth Seton. Widely recognized as an authority on Seton’s life and spirituality, Sister Betty Ann lectures internationally and continues to preserve and share the legacy of the first American-born saint. Link in Show:· /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38128840

Catholic Momcast 362: Love Thy Neighbor 09/03/2025

Catholic Momcast 362: Love Thy Neighbor Maria Morera Johnson has an animated conversation with actor, producer Christin Jezak, about her new web series, Neighborhood Watch, and the message of loving your neighbor and loving yourself, too. Christin Jezak is an actor, writer, and producer passionate about creating stories that inspire empathy and connection. She is the creator and producer of the web series Neighborhood Watch, which blends humor and heart to explore themes of community, faith, and human dignity. With a background in theater and film, Christin brings her creative vision to projects that spark meaningful conversation and reflect her commitment to storytelling rooted in hope. Links for this Episode: Neighborhood Watch (Nominated episode 4): Website: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/38064565

Catholic Momcast 361: Mom Hacks 08/27/2025

Catholic Momcast 361: Mom Hacks Maria Morera Johnson and CatholicMom.com contributor Samantha Stephenson have a discuss habits that help us be present to our children in the midst of demanding chores and duties. Samantha Stephenson is a Catholic convert, bioethicist, and author of , the devotional, and the forthcoming books The Bellbind Letters and Grow Where You’re Planted. Samantha homeschools her four children and homesteads with her family on a third of an acre nestled in the heart of Idaho's Snake River Valley. You can find her at . Links for this Episode: Podcast: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37974105

Prayercast 44: The Sacraments with Father Chris Alar 08/25/2025

Prayercast 44: The Sacraments with Father Chris Alar Maria Morera Johnson and Father Chris Alar, MIC, author of Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed! Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is a Marian Father of the Immaculate Conception and a familiar face to many Catholics through his talks, books, and EWTN’s Living Divine Mercy. Known for his down-to-earth way of breaking down big topics, Fr. Chris has a heart for helping people really understand their faith and experience God’s mercy. His latest book, Understanding the Sacraments: God’s Grace Guaranteed, takes us deeper into the seven sacraments—showing how they’re not just rituals we do, but real encounters with God’s grace that can transform our lives. Links in Show:· /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37945960

Catholic Momcast 360: Adventures with Bluey 08/20/2025

Catholic Momcast 360: Adventures with Bluey Maria Morera Johnson and Father Charlie McCoy, C.S.C., discuss Bluey, a family-oriented animated series that speaks to the whole family. Born and raised in the greater Chicago area, Father Charlie McCoy, C.S.C., made his final vows in 2008 and was ordained in 2009. For most of his life in Holy Cross, he has served as a professor and a pastoral resident in a men's hall at the University of Portland in Oregon. Since Father Charlie comes from a lively, close-knit family, and since devotion to the Rosary stretches back generations among his relatives, he feels very blessed to be joining the team at Holy Cross Family Ministries to carry on the legacy of Venerable Patrick Peyton. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37884575

Catholic Momcast 359: Embracing the Rosary 08/13/2025

Catholic Momcast 359: Embracing the Rosary Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras discuss summer serenity and embracing the Rosary. Maria and Allison discuss the winding down of summer and looking forward to a Fall reset while embracing the beauty of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37780165

Catholic Momcast 358: Tik Tok's Sister Lisa 08/06/2025

Catholic Momcast 358: Tik Tok's Sister Lisa Maria Morera Johnson interviews Tik Tok influencer Sister Lisa Hezmalhalch, author of A Rome for Restless Hearts. In A Rome for Restless Hearts, Sr. Lisa takes readers through some of the most common questions and concerns about Catholicism, including the veneration of Mary and the role of women in the Church. With her characteristic wit, Sr. Lisa shares with readers her own questions, misunderstandings, and reluctance about Catholicism, and how she discovered that the Catholic faith was already offering her soul what it was seeking: a deeper relationship with Jesus. Links in Show: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37687765

Catholic Momcast 357: Recharging in Christ 07/30/2025

Catholic Momcast 357: Recharging in Christ Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Mersch talk about tending to our spiritual and physical needs. 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 schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom. Links in Show: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37599125

Catholic Momcast 356: Mothering through Milestone Years 07/23/2025

Catholic Momcast 356: Mothering through Milestone Years Maria Morera Johnson and contributor Kristina Talbot discuss the joys and challenges of mothering our children through milestones. Kristina Talbot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and native Floridian who loves that her engineer husband enjoys Karaoke, and her four children enjoy carpool line with the music up. Kristina is the owner and founder of ARISE Mental Health Consulting Services and has a ridiculous amount of knowledge about football. You can follow Kristina on Facebook and Instagram @arisemhc. Links for this Episode: Read all articles by /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37510285

Prayercast 43: Praying with Apps 07/21/2025

Prayercast 43: Praying with Apps Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about using prayer apps as spiritual aids. Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of (OSV) and (Ave). She is also senior acquisitions editor for Ave Maria Press. She and her husband Craig divide their time between northern Michigan and West Palm Beach, Florida. You can read about her adventures on . Maria Morera Johnson, author of :, My Badass Book of Saints, Super Girls and Halo, and Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love writes about all the things that she loves. A cradle Catholic, she struggles with living in the world but not being of it, and blogs about those successes and failures, too. Link in Show:· /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37481660

Catholic Momcast 355: Jubilee Year of Hope 07/16/2025

Catholic Momcast 355: Jubilee Year of Hope Maria and Allison take a mid-year check0in for the Jubilee Year of Hope, and introduce the new series on Catholic Mom: A Reason for Our Hope Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37423990

Catholic Mom 354: Summer Reading Picks 07/09/2025

Catholic Mom 354: Summer Reading Picks Maria Johnson interviews Liz Lantigua, founder of Good News! Book Fair, and Leslea Wahl, author of A Summer to Treasure. Good News! Book Fair for an Agenda-Free Alternative Good News! Book Fair started in 2014. They are headquartered in Florida with a second distribution center in Ohio and are now a program of Literacy Advocates USA, a nonprofit organization. Good News! Boof Fair emphasizes how important it is for parents and educators to instill the joy of reading in children and provide fun, wholesome, inspiring books, promoting good entertainment collaborating with Family Theatre Productions and Angel Studios. Good News! Book Fair (GNBF) believes that if we can change the media, we can change the culture. They help parents and educators by curating titles, offering author presentations/book signings, literary programs that make reading fun, fundraising for libraries, and providing a place where anyone can purchase clean reads in an agenda-free environment. Leslea Wahl Leslea Wahl is an award-winning author of Catholic teen adventurous mysteries. She lives in beautiful Colorado with her family. Leslea believes one way to encourage teens in their faith is through positive messages and Catholic values, embedded in great stories. She is excited to share her reviews of some incredible Catholic books, all of which have received the Catholic Writer’s Guild Seal of Approval. Find her online at . . Show Notes Links: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37341645

Catholic Momcast 353: Fruits of the Spirit 07/02/2025

Catholic Momcast 353: Fruits of the Spirit Maria Morera Johnson is joined by Inés Huber Mersch for a conversation about the Fruits of the Spirit, and how we can cultivate the virtues in our family. 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 schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom. Links in Show: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37245375

Prayercast 42: Mary's Motherhood 06/30/2025

Prayercast 42: Mary's Motherhood Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about the Blessed Mother as a model for our motherhood. Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about the Blessed Mother as a model for our motherhood. Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of (OSV) and (Ave). She is also senior acquisitions editor for Ave Maria Press. She and her husband Craig divide their time between northern Michigan and West Palm Beach, Florida. You can read about her adventures on . Maria Morera Johnson, author of :, My Badass Book of Saints, Super Girls and Halo, and Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love writes about all the things that she loves. A cradle Catholic, she struggles with living in the world but not being of it, and blogs about those successes and failures, too. Link in Show:· /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37220500

Catholic Momcast 352: Musician Cristina Bernal 06/25/2025

Catholic Momcast 352: Musician Cristina Bernal Maria Morera Johnson interviews musician Cristina Bernal in an intimate conversation about faith, sacrifice, values, and surrendering her gifts to God. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, Cristina Bernal shares briefly about exposure to immoral practices in the music industry that led to her awakening in the faith. Caution is recommended, especially when young listeners may be present. Growing up in the music industry Cristina always knew she wanted to do something big with her gifts and talents. After leaving what would have been her second record deal in 2011, Cristina got involved in leading worship for her young adult community. From there she knew she had a calling to serve the Lord with her gifts and talents. Along with writing and releasing pop music she has served in the worship community since. She has traveled around the United States leading worship for conferences, retreats, parish missions, as well as locally at her home parish. Cristina signed with Catholic Christian Record label NOVUM in July of 2022. She has released a and is working on another Album of Worship Music for Mass. Links for this Show: new song: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37135295

Catholic Momcast 351: Pausing Busyness 06/18/2025

Catholic Momcast 351: Pausing Busyness Maria and Allison catch up with each other. Life sometimes comes at us in seasons of heavy activity and having strategies for focus and grounding in the faith are essential. Links for this Episode: /episode/index/show/catholicmomcast/id/37026335

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