Podcast
Catholic Momcast
Hosted by Maria Morera Johnson, Heidi Hess Saxton · EN
The Catholic Mom team brings you all things faith, family, and fun!
13episodes
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Catholic Momcast 405: Summer Plans
2w ago00:22:48Tap 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
3w ago00:22:01Tap 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
4w ago00:25:24Tap 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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Catholic Momcast 399: Persevering in Prayer
May 1300:19:00Tap to summarizeMaria 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 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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CMC 398: Chime Travelers with Lisa Hendey
May 600:19:17Tap to summarizeMaria Johnson and Lisa Hendey discuss the new animated series, Chime Travelers. In this episode, Maria is joined by Lisa Hendey to talk about her children's series Chime Travelers, now debuting as a fun new animated series. Based on her bestselling books, the series follows twins Patrick and Katie, who travel through time by the sound of church bells to encounter the saints while learning lessons about faith, courage, and everyday challenges. Developed by Family Theater Productions, the show blends adventure, humor, and heart in this faith-based programming for younger audiences. Lisa shares the long journey from page to screen, her role as a creative consultant, and her hope that this series helps children see that the lives of the saints are not just history but a roadmap for becoming who God created them to be. Links: Chime Travelers Website Family Theater Productions Lisa Hendey Website
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CMC 397: Focusing on What's Right with Our Kids
Apr 2900:22:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Maria and Kristina have a conversation about Kristina's latest article in which she explores focusing upon what our children get right. Links: Kristina Talbot's Origianl Article: Helping Teens Explore What's Right with Them
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CMC 396 House of Mercy
Apr 2200:22:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with Jessica Root, Executive Director of House of Mercy, to talk about serving those in need with dignity, the growing demand in her community, and how faith fuels this mission of mercy in action. Link in Show: House of Mercy Food Pantry in Manassas VA
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