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Mari Wagner, founder of West Coast Catholic, and host of the Ever Be Podcast, joins the Lessons & Letters podcast to discuss all things: homemaking, hosting, faith and more...
0:00 - Intro to Mari
2:45 - The Perfect Table. The spiritual significance of hosting, are we called to be hospitable?
10:00 - How sharing a meal or welcoming someone into your home initiates vulnerability
14:00 - Practical ways to elevate your guests experience with hosting
28:15- Practical ways to make overnight guests feel comfortable
31:00 - Whether youâre in a dorm room, settling into a new house or revamping your home, advice for making your space a HOME
41:30 - The best way to optimize Pinterest & breakdown the âPinterest-perfect-pictureâ to get the results you want for your space
45:30 - Advice for the person who loves learning and Catholic content but needs help in their prayer life
51:00 - Mariâs relationship with Mary & how she prays the rosary
1:00:00- Lesson & Letter from Mari
Find Mari on social: https://www.instagram.com/mari.c.wagner/?hl=en
Ever Be Podcast:
https://everbepodcast.co/
SHOP West Coast Catholic:
https://westcoastcatholic.co/
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AHH! I am SO excited because two of my very best friends, Callie Meyer (Cal) and Catherine McNamara (Cat) joined me on the Lessons & Letters podcast to discuss all things FRIENDSHIP...
1:30 - Introduction to Callie & Cat
5:00 - Backtracking - from acquaintances to a beautiful friendship- and how God was weaving the friendship when we didnât even see it
9:08- How can you show up for friends when theyâre in a completely different season than you?
17:00 - Assuming good intent & assuming how your friends are doing
22:30 - Tell tale signs youâre in a good friendship
27:00 - Making friendships from ground zero
39:45 - Friendships fizzling & over-dramatized friendship breakups
45:45 - What destroys a friendship?
53:30 - âPraying behind their backâ & how faith plays out in friendships
1:01 - Lessons & Letters
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Tune in as Carolyn Li deep dives into all things:
3:00 - Who is Carolyn? The Bridgettine convent and how we got connected
6:45 - Carolynâs AMAZING faith journey - from questioning if there is a God to a flourishing faith
22:00- Why having no belief is a belief, and why having faith is counter cultural
30:15- Outward and inward beauty and why BOTH are important
35:27- Practical way to take care of yourself as a woman
37:12 - Li Organics: Carolynâs Skincare Line. How she started her own skincare line and why
44:37- The biggest mistake women make when it comes to skincare
46:00- Deep dive into Li Organics 5 Products
51:40- Carolynâs Lesson & Letter
Find Carolyn on Social: https://www.instagram.com/lovewithli/
Find Li Organics on Social:
https://www.instagram.com/liorganics/
Shop Li Organics:
https://liorganics.com/
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Tune in as Brooke Taylor deep dives into all things:
2:15 - Brooke Taylor, wife, mom, author, blogger, podcaster, retreat leader, radio host (what canât she do!?) shares who she is & her reversion to the Catholic faith
7:30 - Whatâs your defining reason for being Catholic?
10:45 - Truth, Beauty, Goodness
13:40 - The Sacred Heart of Jesus, what this devotion means for Brooke + her family and home enthronement
19:00 - I thirst: why does Jesus say this?
25:00 - Practical ways to Catholify your home - physically and spiritually speaking
30:00 - The seeds mothers plant in children
33:30 - Devotions to the saints and Mary: why do Catholics have this?
37:30: Journey from woman, to wife, to motherhood: advice for all the stepping stones and Brookeâs own little way
47:00 - Models for our life and the responsibility of who we say we are
57:00 - Brookeâs Lesson & Letter
Find Brooke on IG: https://www.instagram.com/1brooketaylor/
Brooke's Website:
https://brooketaylor.us/
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Tune in as Abby Connolly deeps dives into all the things:
15:00 - feeling torn between what God is calling you to do
17:40 - growing up Catholic + choosing it for yourself
19:50 - it was never mine in the first place
21:10 - not letting limiting factors & fear stop you
26:50- sustaining yourself when you planted the seed but you donât see it growing
32:00 - the distinguishing difference: the sacraments
37:28 - created to create
45:55- REST. How to find time to play for the sake for play
53:30 - finding your personal identity
Find Abby on social
https://www.instagram.com/abbyconnolly_/
Abby's work
https://www.arccodesign.com/
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I am so excited to have my fiancĂŠ, Tanner, on the podcast! It's been a dream of mine to have him on and today is the day.
We cover all things:
Tanner's most embarrassing story Tanner's conversion story. Going from no faith to Catholic... Our relationship before and after Christ Fruits of a relationship with Christ in the center What you should be looking for in a potential spouse A Lesson from Tanner A Letter from TannerLink to Peter, the Rock, the Keys, and the Chair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIB-sOBDKkThanks so much for tuning in, if you'd like to hear more please feel free to rate and review the podcast! In the meantime, follow along at https://www.instagram.com/lessons.and.letters/
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SUPER excited to take off again with the first guest episode of 2023. Listen in as Claire from The Corporate Catholic Podcast takes over talking all things:
Her most embarrassing story The story behind her Insta handle (@corporatecatholic) How to know what God is calling you to do/ where to go/ who to be Stop following your passion? NO, that wasn't a typo. Tips for staying strong in your beliefs in a world that sees Catholic views/ beliefs as so countercultural Truth, Beauty and Goodness in Catholic church A lesson from Claire A letter from ClaireYou can find Claire here:
https://www.instagram.com/corporatecatholic/
Check out the The Corporate Catholic Podcast here:
https://anchor.fm/corporatecatholic
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We ARE back... and starting off the year strong with 22 lessons learned in 2022.
Tune in for a ramble of Avery's top lessons learned in 2022 covering:
How God speaks in the silence Catholic church What guys need more of (and less of) Best advice for couple about to be engaged Walking on eggshells with friends & why I stopped the podcast for a few monthsLink to God's Plan for Your Marriage:
https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Plan-Your-Marriage-Exploration/dp/1644136929
Link to Captivating:
https://www.amazon.com/Captivating-Unveiling-Mystery-Womans-Soul/dp/1400225280/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1341FE0C0QHP6&keywords=captivating&qid=1672700657&s=books&sprefix=captivating%2Cstripbooks%2C103&sr=1-1
Link to Wild at Heart:
https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Heart-Expanded-Ed-Discovering/dp/1400225264/ref=sxin_10_mbs_w_global_sims?content-id=amzn1.sym.f6adc278-60fd-4516-8b02-0dbae28f44f1%3Aamzn1.sym.f6adc278-60fd-4516-8b02-0dbae28f44f1&crid=1341FE0C0QHP6&cv_ct_cx=captivating&keywords=captivating&pd_rd_i=1400225264&pd_rd_r=fc602790-0a34-4bec-a6d6-f4f2c8242f16&pd_rd_w=uVT2N&pd_rd_wg=caHO8&pf_rd_p=f6adc278-60fd-4516-8b02-0dbae28f44f1&pf_rd_r=QD4FMCERTF5XZSM8MQV5&qid=1672700657&s=books&sprefix=captivating%2Cstripbooks%2C103&sr=1-1-9e7645f9-2d19-4bff-863e-f6cdbe50f990
Link to ask an anonymous question or request for a topic:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfArrX7o0-SoNFLhB6wFc0BfiZ1NnFLhX1LTecfomKeWuNekg/viewform?usp=sf_link
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On this episode of the Lessons & Letters podcast, Avery interviews Beth, from Blessed Is She!
Listen in as we cover:
Beth's most *recent* embarrassing story Tears and how God uses them The desires of a womanâs heart and why God put them there Trusting with total abandon Finding community A lesson from Beth A letter from Beth -
Relationships, intentionality, moving on from past relationships, spreading the good news, embarrassing stories & more!
Listen in as Gigi & Brian share:
Their most embarrassing stories Advice for people wanting to date intentionally, while also pursing Jesus Finding "the one" How to move on from past relationships Mindfulness in all things you consume How do we spread the good news? A lesson from both Gigi & Brian A letter from both Gigi & Brian -
In this episode of the Lessons & Letters podcast Avery interviews Maddie from Bumble's Bake Shop!
We cover:
Maddie's most embarrassing story How she built Bumble's Bake Shop while in school Turning passion into pursuit What Maddie learned about people while working & owning a bakery A lesson A letter -
In this episode of the Lessons & Letters podcast Avery Interviews Maclaine from @acatholicconvo.
We cover:
Maclaine's most embarrassing moment(s)! Why Jesus is better than that bo Red flags in relationships How to maintain a christian dating relationship Living faith boldly and unapologetically A lesson A letter -
Hey Hey! On this episode of the Lessons & Letters Podcast Avery sits down with Catherine McNamara to discuss all the things:
-Cat's most embarrassing story
-Why do bad things happen to good people?
-Mental health
-How to love people well
-How to know God's voice
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In this episode of the Lessons & Letters podcast Avery interviews Ann Marie Cubberly. She is a teacher, a workout instructor, faith-enthusiast, photographer and a dang good friend!
In this episode we cover:
Ann Marie's most embarrassing story What is a "God wink" One of Ann Marie's God wink stories The essence of a woman is beauty Modesty Regaining trust A lesson A letter -
Avery's first solo podcast where she breaks down her love for personal growth and where it came from. She also deep dives into how her life doesn't make sense without brining God into the picture. Stay turned for a story she tells that only her family and close friends know!
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Sam Moeller is THAT girl. THAT girl who does it all. She is a director. She is a soon-to-be-momma, she is a workout instructor, she is a volunteer, she is a friend, she is a entrepreneur, she is a wife. And I am SO excited to have her on the 10th episode of the Lessons & Letters Podcast.
In this episode we cover:
â˘Samâs most embarrassing story
â˘âIn the business of making peopleâs dayâ
â˘Dating in the 21st century
â˘How to command a room
â˘Tactical advice for building confidence
â˘Mental health in relation to keeping balance in your life
â˘A lesson from Sam
â˘A letter from Sam
I canât get over how wise Sam is, and I am SO excited for you all to hear.
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Avery and her Dad are gonna talk career advice, leadership and relationship advice.
How did you build this? How to not succumb to easy wins, but rather be patient in pursing the long term goal The good four letter word, RISK What makes you a successful leader? How to create a work life balance Relationship Advice -
In episode eight of the Lessons and Letters Podcast Avery sits down with Grace, founder of Cheers Creative.
Things discussed:
Stepping into your gift, not hers How to find your natural gifts and talents Imposter syndrome How Grace founded her own marketing agency by age 21 Seeing God through mental health struggles -
Mack Ryan, owner of Mack Media, and one of Avery's childhood friends sits down to chat about all the things:
Seasons of singleness How do you know they are "the one" when getting married Mack's engagement God in the center of relationship Embracing change and finding purpose in it What you need to know before you travel the world -
Jess Clarke and Avery take a deep dive into:
*letting go of expectations for what relationships are supposed to look like
*staying true to YOU while in College
*Facing comparison traps
*Finding confidence in who GOD says you are
Listen in as Jess Clarke speaks wisdom into these areas!
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