Podcast
Catholic Momcast
Hosted by Maria Morera Johnson, Heidi Hess Saxton · EN
The Catholic Mom team brings you all things faith, family, and fun!
17episodes
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CMC 409: Introducing Blessed Stanley Rother
6d ago00:30:26Tap to summarizeMaria 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 figures of faith. She is the author of "The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Blessed Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma," a widely praised biography of the first American-born priest recognized as a martyr by the Catholic Church. A frequent speaker and commentator, Scaperlanda is known for bringing compelling stories of faith, courage and holiness to a broad audience. Links: American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Father Stanley Rother, Martyr from Ohlahoma
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Catholic Momcast 408: Making Friends
2w ago00:20:10Tap to summarizeMaria 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
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Catholic Momcast 407: Summer Travel Adventures
3w ago00:12:43Tap to summarizeMaria 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 conversation at AdequateAnthropologist.com. Links: Read all articles by Helen Syski.
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Catholic Momcast 406: Vampires and Faith with Sr. Allison Gliot
4w ago00:25:07Tap to summarizeMaria 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 mission to reach Catholic youth where they are, inviting them into deeper faith through powerful narratives. The Dawn We Seek will be available through Pauline Books & Media beginning July 24, 2026, in print and digital formats. Links: The Dawn We Seek: In Aeternum, Book Three About Sister Allison Regina Gliot, FSP paulinestore.com Read all articles by Kate Taliaferro
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Catholic Momcast 405: Summer Plans
Jun 2400:22:48Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Catholic Momcast 404: Our Ladies Show
Jun 1700:22:01Tap to summarizeOur 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. Themes include: holdinggrudges, comparison, beauty, patience, gift giving, the importance of community, and dealing with anxiety. Links in Show: www.ourladiesshow.com https://youtu.be/2VdRHqUr4q4
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Catholic Momcast 403: Surrendering to Trust
Jun 1000:25:24Tap to summarizeMaria 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 schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom. Links in Show: Broken By Me by Inés Huber Mersch Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson
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Catholic Momcast 402: Life as Pilgrimage with Angela Sealana
Jun 300:22:43Tap to summarizeMaria 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.com
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Catholic Momcast 401: Permanent Change of Station Season
May 2700:25:48Tap to summarizeMaria 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 she previously served as the president and as director of faith formation. Elizabeth is a catechist and speaker, and blogs at JoyfulMomentum.org. Read all articles by Elizabeth Tomlin. Maria Morera Johnson, author of A Beautiful Second Act, 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. Links for this Episode: Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA Read all articles by Elizabeth Tomlin. Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson.
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Catholic Momcast 400: Being Seen
May 2000:21:26Tap to summarizeAllison 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 Johnson, author of A Beautiful Second Act, 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. Links for this Episode: Read all articles by Allison Gingras. Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson.
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