- 1 hour 14 minutesRA #957: The Power of the Rosary (ft. Gabriel Castillo)
Gabriel Castillo joins Greg and Jennifer to talk about The Power of the Rosary, the real fight for holiness, and why calling on Mary is needed now more than ever to fight the evil in this world.
Gabriel Castillo, known online as GabiAfterHours, joins Greg and Jennifer for a conversation that goes in so many incredible and unexpected directions.
Before discussing his book The Power of the Rosary, Gabriel shares how Rosary Army's early audio rosaries and videos shaped his prayer life, ministry, and desire to use media for the faith. The conversation tackles desolation, sin, confession, spiritual attack, Saint Louis de Montfort, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, the Luminous Mysteries, and the family Rosary.
Truly, one of the best episodes we've ever recorded!
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00:00 Introduction to Gabriel Castillo 01:11 Greg realizes their paths crossed years ago 01:55 How Rosary Army shaped Gabriel's early prayer life 04:19 Greg shares a recent struggle with whether the work matters 07:42 Jennifer talks about The Power of the Rosary 09:15 Desolation, consolation, and Mary's presence 11:23 Gabriel's return to the Catholic faith 12:46 How Gabriel first encountered the Rosary 21:33 Praying the Rosary before creating Catholic media 27:18 Catholic media, the internet, and the New Evangelization 39:51 Jennifer reconsiders the Luminous Mysteries 50:56 Gabriel talks about marriage and family life 53:32 How to begin praying the family Rosary 01:05:32 Why The Power of the Rosary matters
26 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 29 minutes 4 secondsRA #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?
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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
12 April 2026, 3:11 pm - 29 minutes 7 secondsRA #955: We've Waited 20 Years for This.
After thinking and praying about this for almost twenty years, we finally take a huge step of faith about an idea that's stuck with us for years. It's time to discover where God may be leading us next. In this episode, we announce yet another first for Rosary Army, and hope you'll be a part of it.
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00:00 Annunciation, total consecration, and 23 years of Rosary Army 03:21 A church, a confession, and a moment Greg still remembers 05:11 Fulton Sheen and Bishop Robert Reed news 09:42 Why Greg first wanted a Rosary Army retreat 12:03 What retreats do when you actually let God work 15:05 Why they finally said yes to the retreat now 17:01 Jennifer on exhaustion, rest, and stepping away 18:43 Cost, prayer, and trusting God with the decision 22:04 What the retreat weekend will include 26:02 The retreat grounds, the team, and opening registration
29 March 2026, 3:34 pm - 42 minutes 29 secondsRA #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.
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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.
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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
22 March 2026, 3:19 pm - 54 minutes 29 secondsRA #953: The Life of Michelle Duppong with Patti Maguire Armstrong
Greg and Jennifer talk with Patti Maguire Armstrong about Servant of God Michelle Duppong, an ordinary young woman whose life, death, simple invitations, deep faith, and surrender to God draw countless people to Jesus.
Greg and Jennifer talk with Patti Maguire Armstrong about writing Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering and why Michelle's story impacted them so much while narrating Patti's audiobook. We discuss the way Michelle invited people, loved them, and trusted Jesus to do the rest. Patti shares how Michelle's efforts to become a FOCUS missionary, getting turned down, getting little support to do her work, and how God still managed to convert countless others through Michelle's YES.
They also talk about Michelle's temperament, her desire for marriage, her six years as a FOCUS missionary, and the ripple effect of her witness after her death. Greg points out a common problem for many Christians: most of us overthink evangelization when maybe the first step is just an invitation. We talk about Michelle's simple solution to align your will to God's and keep going.
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00:00 Why this book mattered 02:28 Patti's background and meeting the Duppong family 08:27 Michelle was ordinary and all in 11:29 Greg on Michelle's way of evangelizing 15:03 FOCUS, rejection, and perseverance 21:03 What Michelle's parents gave their kids 24:32 Her vocation, dating, and Jesse 35:25 Would Michelle want this attention? 40:13 Patti on writing only what God asks 48:14 Does impact always show up?
15 March 2026, 4:00 pm - 29 minutes 51 secondsRA #952: The Ultimate Prayer Group
Protestants ask why Catholics pray to Mary. Catholics may ask: when do you pray to Mary, and when do you pray to Jesus? The answer for both is simpler than you may think.
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An email from from a men-o-paused man relating to last week's take on menopause, and how it impacts both sides in a marriage.
Then Greg and Jennifer tackle a question from School of Mary: when should you ask Mary for help, and when should you go straight to Jesus? They break down "to Jesus through Mary," the humility of approaching the King through the Queen Mother, and the communion of saints as a real "we're in this together" way of praying. It ain't complicated, folks. In fact, it's quite beautiful.
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00:00 A husband writes in about menopause 01:33 "Wait… we're on a gravel road" 03:14 Marriage is a sacrament—so we talk about real marriage 04:29 Jennifer: a new way to love your spouse 05:40 Rip the Band-Aid off: hard talks can strengthen marriage 06:09 Big family news: a graduation and a job 11:00 School of Mary is rebuilding from zero 13:20 The question: Mary or Jesus? 15:52 "To Jesus through Mary" (Queen Mother) 24:31 Build your "prayer posse" (communion of saints)
8 March 2026, 5:00 pm - 29 minutes 27 secondsRA #951: You're Not Crazy.
Menopause, marriage, and mental health, and how the Rosary just may be the key to surviving it all.
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Jennifer shares the unexpected symptoms, disrupted sleep, and other unexpected changes (and crosses) of going through menopause.
This leads to a discussion of how significant life changes can bring real grief, and the difficulties of adjusting when you didn't see it coming. After hearing about recent suicides in the news, he candidly reveals some of his past suffering and the primary thing that got him through the most tenuous period of life, and how that same thing is fine-tuning the focus of Rosary Army for the years to come.
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00:00 It's menopause, not "going crazy" 03:56 Can Catholics use HRTs? 06:59 Menopause and Husbands 11:54 Is it a mental health thing? 13:05 Suicides in the news and the lingering weight of that reality 15:25 "I don't know how you do it without God" 19:21 Pray a Rosary when you don't know what else to do 20:17 The Rosary as a "gateway" 21:35 Sitting with Mary 23:31 A burst of momentum
1 March 2026, 5:00 pm - 29 minutes 6 secondsRA #950: This Is Why Everything Feels Difficult
We regularly make things more difficult than they need to be. Carving out actual time for prayer, getting into exercise routines, and even making a simple grocery list all feel harder than they should. Better solutions are often right in front of us, and they start by discovering one simple thing.
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Lately, everything feels like a major decision: dinner, errands, routines, even the things we want to do (like exercise and prayer). The problem isn't necessarily laziness or lack of discipline. It's our tendency to make things more difficult than they need to be.
Usually, many tasks have a point of friction. Figure out what that point is, and eliminate it, and tasks that were once drudgery can suddenly have new meaning. In this episode, we wrestle with the idea of "friction points" and why a small fix often moves the ball faster than focusing on a bigger goal. We share some ideas to stop fighting the same battles every day and make things a little easier by removing the friction
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00:00 Why everything feels like a big deal 01:27 Identifying friction points 04:53 The "five-minute pause." 06:51 Checklists, memory, and scatteredness 09:54 Real-life friction traps 12:05 "Friction behind the friction" (the deeper issue) 15:17 Greasing the Wheel 18:10 Stop duplicating efforts 21:18 Friction in the Kitchen 26:34 Small wins and School of Mary 2.0 update
22 February 2026, 5:00 pm - 29 minutes 7 secondsRA #949: Ready for Marian Consecration? Start Here
If you've ever thought about Marian consecration, this is the perfect time to begin the 33-day preparation leading into Lent.
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February always sneaks up on us—and for Jennifer, it also brings that familiar "spiritual antsy" feeling that it's time to reconnect and renew her consecration to Jesus through Mary. We talk through what consecration is (and isn't), why de Montfort's 33-day preparation still matters, and how the slow, steady rhythm of prayer changes you—especially when you do it like it's your first time.
Along the way, we share a practical lens that applies to Lent too: remove the friction points before you begin. Pick your Lenten reading, make your plan, and set yourself up for follow-through now, not later. Whether you're preparing for February 20 or just trying to live more intentionally, this is an invitation to go a little deeper—and to start sooner than you think.
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00:00 Anniversary banter, and why February matters 02:05 Feeling "spiritually antsy" and needing to reconnect 02:43 What Marian consecration is (and why it's not scary) 05:04 "Handmaid's handmaid": why giving yourself to Mary leads to Jesus 06:51 The 33-day structure: world, self, Mary, Jesus 08:41 Shorter renewals vs. full preparation (and why both can help) 10:09 Renewal can be more frequent than you think 14:48 Jennifer's "do it like it's the first time" approach 19:37 Consecration alongside major life changes (and journaling) 24:21 Removing friction points before Lent begins
15 February 2026, 5:00 pm - 35 minutes 34 secondsRA #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.
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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
8 February 2026, 5:00 pm - 36 minutes 26 secondsRA #947: Addicted to Knowing, Starved for Wisdom
We live surrounded by information, yet many of us feel more anxious and less peaceful than ever. In this episode, Greg and Jennifer discuss distraction, wisdom, and why the Rosary helps restore inner peace.
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We live in a world where we're expected to know everything—news, opinions, controversies, updates—often in real time. But knowing more doesn't always bring peace. In fact, it can leave us anxious, distracted, and spiritually exhausted.
In this episode of the Rosary Army Catholic Podcast, Greg and Jennifer reflect on our addiction to information and the quiet cost it has on our interior life. Drawing from personal experience, Scripture, and the wisdom of the Church, they explore the difference between knowing things and truly knowing Christ.
They also talk practically about prayer, especially the Rosary, as a way to retrain our attention, calm an overstimulated mind, and reconnect with Jesus through Mary.
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🙏🏻 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why we feel pressured to know everything 03:52 The anxiety of constant information 07:15 The Garden of Eden and the hunger for knowledge 10:56 Detaching from the internet and news 14:19 Does ignoring the news make us irresponsible? 16:48 Why peace is more attractive than outrage 20:06 Anxiety vs. Christ's gift of peace 23:29 Learning how to pray the Rosary well 27:21 Distraction, meditation, and slowing down prayer 33:04 Why wisdom—not information—changes lives
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