Rosary Army Catholic Podcast

(Formerly Adventures in Imperfect Living) - From Rosary Army to The Catholics Next Door to Adventures in Imperfect Living, Rosary Army co-founders Greg and Jennifer Willits have been pioneers in Catholic podcasts since 2005. Funny, inspiring, and thought-provoking, they share their efforts to deepen their Catholic faith, raise a family, and live out Rosary Army's motto to Make Them. Pray Them. Give Them Away.

RA #963: Stacks of Books Everywhere 07/09/2026

RA #963: Stacks of Books Everywhere We share the books we're currently reading, from Dungeon Crawler Carl and Dog Stars to Rosary Meditations from Ven. Mary Agreda and St. Thérèse. ___ Greg has always loved books, while Jennifer came to reading later, once trying to make herself literary with Voltaire and Macbeth before pretty much reading only Anne Rice and John Grisham. They talk about high school books, why old titles follow us into adulthood, and how reading changes over a lifetime. Greg shares his current mix of serious, spiritual, and simple reading, including Oliver Burkeman, Arthur C. Brooks, Dungeon Crawler Carl, I Believe in Love, and more. Jennifer talks about going deeper into mental prayer with the rosary, using meditations from The Mystical City of God, and why Christy has become her slow nighttime read. Books Mentioned: Macbeth — William Shakespeare Interview with the Vampire — Anne Rice Swiss Family Robinson — Johann David Wyss Walden — Henry David Thoreau The Glass Menagerie — Tennessee Williams The Scarlet Letter — Nathaniel Hawthorne The Red Badge of Courage — Stephen Crane A Tale of Two Cities — Charles Dickens Romeo and Juliet — William Shakespeare Hamlet — William Shakespeare Flowers for Algernon — Daniel Keyes Alas, Babylon — Pat Frank Frankenstein — Mary Shelley The Dog Stars — Peter Heller Dungeon Crawler Carl — Matt Dinniman Get Fuzzy — Darby Conley Pearls Before Swine — Stephan Pastis Calvin and Hobbes — Bill Watterson 4000 Weeks — Oliver Burkeman Meditations for Mortals — Oliver Burkeman The Antidote — Oliver Burkeman From Strength to Strength — Arthur C. Brooks The Mystical City of God — Venerable Mary of Ágreda The Holy Rosary with Meditations through the Visions of Venerable Mary of Ágreda — Fr. Mark Higgins True Devotion to Mary — St. Louis de Montfort The Love of Eternal Wisdom — St. Louis de Montfort The Imitation of Christ — Thomas à Kempis Letter to the Friends of the Cross — St. Louis de Montfort Confessions — St. Augustine Genesis — traditionally attributed to Moses I Believe in Love — Fr. Jean C. J. d’Elbée Story of a Soul — St. Thérèse of Lisieux Christy — Catherine Marshall Free From Rosary Army: Subscribe to the Podcast: Greg’s Latest Book (God Doesn’t Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort’s Love of Eternal Wisdom): More From Rosary Army and Greg & Jennifer Willits: Timestamps 00:00 Jennifer’s late start with books 03:13 What Greg and Jennifer are reading now 04:06 Giving yourself permission not to finish books 05:34 High school books that follow you around 08:32 Why books keep calling us back 10:02 Greg’s “serious, spiritual, and simple” reading 17:20 Jennifer’s rosary meditation project 23:17 Greg’s pocket Catholic readers 26:33 I Believe in Love and St. Thérèse 28:43 Jennifer’s nighttime read, Christy /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/42024050

RA #962: Thoughts After Our First Rosary Army Retreat 06/25/2026

Podcast Extra: RA 2026 Retreat | Talk 4 of 4 | Katherine Barron 06/25/2026

Podcast Extra: RA 2026 Retreat | Talk 3 of 4 | Mac Barron 06/25/2026

Podcast Extra: RA 2026 Retreat | Talk 2 of 4 | Jennifer Willits 06/25/2026

Podcast Extra: RA 2026 Retreat | Talk 1 of 4 | Greg Willits 06/25/2026

RA #961: Is This Why Reverence Is Disappearing? 06/11/2026

RA #960: A Worthy Dwelling Place for God 05/31/2026

RA #960: A Worthy Dwelling Place for God A prayer from St. Louis de Montfort that you'll want to start praying every time you go to Mass, a Tale of Two Old Chairs, and an unexpected e-mail about Greg's book brought about a long-forgotten reconnection after almost 35 years. Prayer Greg shared in this episode: Prayer During Holy Communion According to St. Louis Marie de MontfortAdapted from True Devotion #267-269 by Rosary Army founder Greg Willits, wherein St. Louis de Montfort recommends that, “after the Our Father, when you are about to receive our Lord, say to him three times the prayer, ‘Lord I am not worthy,’” while meditating on the following:_________________________________________________________________________ God, my loving Father, because of my evil thoughts and ingratitude toward you, I am not worthy to receive Your only begotten Son, Jesus, in the most Holy Eucharist. But here with me is Mary, Your handmaid as well as my mother and queen, who acts on my behalf and whose presence gives me a special confidence and hope in You. Dómine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum: sed tantum dic verbo, et sanábitur ánima mea. (Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.) Lord Jesus, Eternal Wisdom, because of my useless and evil words, and my carelessness in Thy service, I am not worthy to receive Thee, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. But nevertheless, I beg of You Thy mercy. Have pity on me because I shall usher Thee into the house of Thy mother and mine, and I will not let You go until You have made it Your home. I implore You to rise and come to the place of Your repose and the ark of Your sanctification, which is Mary. Like Esau, I have no faith or confidence in my own merits, strength, and preparedness. But as Jacob had trust in his mother, Rebecca, I do have confidence in Mary, Your mother. Although I am a great sinner, I still presume to approach Thee, supported by Thy holy Mother and adorned with her merits and virtues. Dómine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum: sed tantum dic verbo, et sanábitur ánima mea. (Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.) Holy Spirit, because of my lukewarmness, wickedness, and resistance to Thy inspirations, I am not worthy to receive the masterpiece of Thy love in the most Holy Eucharist. Nonetheless, I put all my confidence in Mary, Thy faithful spouse, and say with St. Bernard, “She is my greatest safeguard, the whole foundation of my hope.” I beg Thee to once again overshadow Mary, Thy inseparable spouse, whose womb is as pure and her heart as ardent as ever. If you do not enter my soul, neither Jesus nor Mary will be formed there, nor will my soul be a worthy dwelling for them. Dómine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum: sed tantum dic verbo, et sanábitur ánima mea. (Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.) Free From Rosary Army: Subscribe to the Podcast: Greg’s Latest Book (God Doesn’t Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort’s Love of Eternal Wisdom): More From Rosary Army and Greg & Jennifer Willits: Timestamps 00:00 Mr. Rogers and things that are dead to us 01:17 Seeing flaws before value 02:05 The old Colorado chairs 04:36 Lily watches Up and changes the story 06:18 Seeing the chairs through someone else’s eyes 07:21 What falling-away Catholics may throw away 08:49 An unexpected connection from Greg’s book 16:59 Carrying de Montfort in a Mass journal 18:27 Preparing for Holy Communion through Mary 21:47 Greg reads the de Montfort Communion prayer 26:36 Jennifer’s handwritten copy of the prayer 27:51 Rosary Army Retreat reminder /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/41482705

RA #959: Mother's Day in Colorado 05/19/2026

RA #958: Someone Always Needs a Rosary 05/06/2026

RA #957: The Power of the Rosary (ft. Gabriel Castillo) 04/26/2026

RA #956: Just Do the Thing Already! 04/12/2026

RA #956: Just Do the Thing Already! Greg and Jennifer talk about the fear of making mistakes and small practical steps that can help you finally move forward. It's easy to stall out when you are afraid of doing the wrong thing. This fear constantly resurfaces for us. In our current home, one room has left us stuck in analysis paralysis for over seven years. But the issue is not just finding the right furniture or even diving into a confusing remodel construction. The problem is always waiting until we think we have all the answers before actually taking action. And because we rarely have all the answers, there are many projects not only left uncompleted, but not even started. And that's just stupid. So how do we overcome that? And how have we started making so much more progress in recent months? We share what has helped break that pattern, both in Rosary Army and at home. It's not just one thing that solved the problem, but several, small, simple solutions. The whole conversation circles this main question: what good thing have you delayed because you are too afraid to begin? And what can you do to get it done already? ! Free From Rosary Army: Subscribe to the Podcast: Greg’s Latest Book (God Doesn’t Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort’s Love of Eternal Wisdom): More From Rosary Army and Greg & Jennifer Willits: Timestamps 00:00 Jennifer’s notebook, confession, and failure to follow through 02:13 Analysis paralysis and how it shows up in daily life 04:12 The room they have avoided fixing for years 06:45 A Catholic home, books, and the dream of a library 08:39 Fear, permission to make mistakes, and the spiritual side of it 11:09 Greg’s “done list” and tracking real accomplishments 15:16 Jennifer on hanging art and wasted mental energy 18:42 Asking Mary and your guardian angel for help 22:06 Rosary Army progress and removing friction points 27:22 Greg’s practical three-list approach /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/40816830

RA #955: We’ve Waited 20 Years for This. 03/29/2026

RA #954: 30 Days of Praying 15 Mysteries a Day 03/22/2026

RA #954: 30 Days of Praying 15 Mysteries a Day Greg and Jennifer explain why they started praying all 15 mysteries every day, and how that simple change has brought more peace, surrender, and clarity to their marriage and work. --- Greg shares how St. Louis de Montfort’s writings, especially The Love of Eternal Wisdom, encouraged him and Jennifer to avoid treating the Rosary like a checkbox. De Montfort’s claim that there is no better way to establish the reign of Jesus Christ than by uniting vocal and mental prayer through the 15 mysteries is the key. Jennifer talks about hearing another married couple was doing this every day, and how that made the idea feel possible. That, combined with de Montfort’s meditations changed the way they pray the Rosary. They also talk about what happened once they stopped trying to control the outcome of their prayers. Instead of using the Rosary to push one heavy intention, they began handing it all to Mary and trusting her to dispense the graces as she saw fit. Greg connects that surrender to a surprising stretch of fruitfulness in Rosary Army, from the new School of Mary launch to a possible pilgrimage in the footsteps of de Montfort. They also share how this month of praying together has brought greater peace, more unity in their marriage, and a stronger sense of what Rosary Army is really for: helping people pray the Rosary every day. Free From Rosary Army: Subscribe to the Podcast: Greg’s Latest Book (God Doesn’t Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort’s Love of Eternal Wisdom): More From Rosary Army and Greg & Jennifer Willits: Timestamps 00:00 Why de Montfort keeps pressing on them 04:15 Solomon’s prayer and continuous prayer 07:40 Why they started praying all 15 mysteries 09:13 Jennifer’s catalyst from another apostolate 13:34 When the Rosary became a checkbox 16:14 De Montfort’s meditations and the fruits of each mystery 22:17 Letting go of one heavy intention 26:41 What changed in their marriage and ministry 28:25 A de Montfort pilgrimage opens up 40:25 The new card going into every free Rosary /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/40571655

RA #953: The Life of Michelle Duppong with Patti Maguire Armstrong 03/15/2026

RA #952: The Ultimate Prayer Group 03/08/2026

RA #951: You’re Not Crazy. 03/01/2026

RA #950: This Is Why Everything Feels Difficult 02/22/2026

RA #949: Ready for Marian Consecration? Start Here 02/15/2026

RA #948: Don’t Leave the Vacuum Empty 02/08/2026

RA #948: Don’t Leave the Vacuum Empty As Lent approaches, Greg and Jennifer focus on three ways to have a stellar lead-up to Easter: pray the Rosary daily, fill the “vacuum” with something holy (like Greg's new book), and make or renew your yes to Jesus through Mary. Lent has a way of making us think we need to do more—more prayers, more sacrifices, more plans. All good things. But in this episode, Greg and Jennifer talk about a simpler (and more lasting) approach: choosing one or two meaningful practices that actually make space for God, are protected from distractions, and can lead to genuine lifelong transformation. Greg reflects on the “vacuum” that forms when we give something up, and why it matters what we allow to fill it. Jennifer shares about a major transition in her life, one that requires real discernment about time, energy, and responsibility regarding family and Rosary Army. Her experience reflects the same question many of us face during Lent: what needs to be set aside so we can be more faithful where God is truly calling us? This Lent, consider choosing one or two simple practices that truly make space for God—perhaps praying the Rosary each day with more stillness, or renewing your consecration to Jesus through Mary. Rosary Army is here to help. Free From Rosary Army: Subscribe to the Podcast: Greg’s Latest Book (God Doesn’t Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort’s Love of Eternal Wisdom): More From Rosary Army and Greg & Jennifer Willits: Timestamps 00:00 A listener email, the “living room” feel, and the socks joke 02:50 Costco socks, comfort, and why this set matters 07:15 Retreat update and early interest for a summer weekend 10:40 Jennifer’s crossroads and a change in how she’ll spend her days 15:15 The pressure of low-budget ministry, and renewed focus 18:20 “Joint venture” as a practical way to collaborate and grow 23:00 Lent is coming: creating a real plan instead of vague intentions 24:15 The “vacuum” problem: what fills the space when you give something up? 27:00 Daily Rosary challenge, and the stillness that deepens meditation 29:40 Consecration to Jesus through Mary as a Lenten anchor /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/40023290

RA #947: Addicted to Knowing, Starved for Wisdom 02/01/2026

RA #946: The 2½ Minute Prayer for Wisdom 01/25/2026

RA #946: The 2½ Minute Prayer for Wisdom Want an amazingly simple prayer you could add to your day right now? In this episode, we share Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom (and time it: 2.5 minutes). We also talk about something St. Louis de Montfort wrote in The Love of Eternal Wisdom (which is included in Greg's new book), which is the difference between aiming for the outer rings of the target and learning to aim for the center: Jesus Christ. We’re also asking for your prayers as we discern a possible Rosary Army retreat, tentatively scheduled for June 2026, at a beautiful retreat center east of Atlanta. Nothing is final yet—but we’re taking actual steps, and we’d appreciate your prayers for clarity and wisdom. • FREE DOWNLOAD: ! 🙏🏻 BUY GREG'S NEW BOOK - God Doesn't Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom: • • • 🙏🏻 LINKS: • • • 🙏🏻 FREE STUFF: • • • 🙏🏻 ROSARY ARMY CATHOLIC PODCAST: • • 🙏🏻 MORE FROM GREG AND JENNIFER/ROSARY ARMY: • • 🙏🏻 CONTACT & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: 🙏🏻 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro + Marty the cat returns 01:35 Speaking at Legatus in Atlanta 03:20 Aiming for the center (De Montfort + knowing Jesus) 07:23 Why Q&A moments matter 10:19 Intimacy vs big crowds when speaking 11:24 Vulnerability in prayer 12:05 God’s long game (Rosary Army story from 2003) 16:02 “How can we help?” – the real needs of Rosary Army 18:06 Why wisdom is the root virtue 21:26 The idea: 30-Day Prayer for Wisdom challenge 22:34 What the Impact Survey revealed 23:23 Helping people form daily prayer habits 26:52 The Prayer for Wisdom (2.5 minutes) 29:55 Request: Amazon reviews for the book 31:03 Discerning a Rosary Army retreat 34:07 Vision for the retreat (walking and praying together) 36:08 Capturing the retreat for those who can’t attend 37:12 Gratitude + prayer requests 38:35 Final encouragement + closing /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/39864720

RA #945: Open Loops and Tiny Experiments 01/18/2026

RA #944: The Simple Thing That’s Helping People Most 01/11/2026

RA #943: A Rosary Army First! 12/26/2025

RA #942: We Got Our Miracle! 12/23/2025

RA #941: How Bad Is It? 12/22/2025

RA #940: Decaf Coffee and a Different Kind of Christmas 12/15/2025

RA #939: Every Six Hours 11/30/2025

RA #938: God Doesn’t Hate Me After All: Unboxing the Book & the Story Behind It 11/09/2025

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