We’re not going to leave you in suspense, this is, in fact, the last episode of the How-to Catholic Podcast. While we are definitely sad about this fact, it is time to retire the podcast and in this episode we tell you why.

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In life it can be easy to just go through the motions and miss opportunities to truly live. But how do we live with purpose and intention when there are so many things we could, and possibly should be doing?

On the podcast today host Lisa Cotter interviews Catholic speaker, blogger, and now author Kathryn Whitaker on how to make the most of the life we’ve been given. In this episode Kathryn shares 4 steps that anyone can take to begin living the life with intention so that ultimately they can live big, and love bigger.

SHOWNOTES

Connect with Kathryn: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

Get Live Big, Love Bigger!

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Average is a word that accurately sums up most of our lives that are honestly filled with more ordinary moments than extraordinary ones. Yet, we often forget to enjoy and lean into the ordinary. So how do we make the most of the ordinary and find joy in the simple things?

On today’s podcast host Lisa Cotter interviews her college friend, who is also one of her favorite people to follow on Instagram, Mary Ellen Arnold, aka @marybighair. Mary and Lisa talk about embracing the averageness of life by looking at three simple steps for enjoying the completely ordinary and utterly expected lives which make up most of our days.

SHOWNOTES

Follow Mary on Instagram!

Liturgical Lowdown

Soap Clouds

Fruit and Herb Blessing

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It’s time for the Q&A episode! You’ve got Qs and we’ve got As. Get ready to have some fun.

On the podcast today hosts Kevin and Lisa answer questions about dating, marriage, ministry, parenting, prayer, Kevin’s favorite soccer podcast, advice for our teenage selves and more.

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Here at How-to Catholic we are constantly telling you to be saints, yet we somehow we’ve never done an episode on the Saints… until now. So who are these halo wearing men and women of every time and place? What does it mean to have a devotion to them and why should we have one in the first place?

On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share 5 ways to bond with the Saints because if we want to be saints, they are the ones who can teach us how to do it. Along the way, they’ll share a prayer hack that will help you decrease distractions and they’ll invite you to be a part of next weeks special episode.

SHOWNOTES

Lives of the Saints by Fr. Alban Butler

The SaintCast Podcast by Dr. Camarada

SaintsNameGenerator.com (Let a Saint pick you!)

Liturgical Lowdown

July Feast Day Products (Books, Movies, Toys, Sacramentals…)

Litany of St. Kateri Tekakwitha

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Working with other people can be tough. Whether they be family members, coworkers, or fellow Catholics. BUT, what if there was a proven model that could help you identify the problem and find a better way forward?

On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share the world-renown Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along the way we disclose some of our own dysfunctions, tell you about the upcoming Feast of St. Benedict, and talk house blessings.

SHOWNOTES

The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Amazing Parish Website

Register for the October conference in Anaheim, CA

Liturgical Lowdown

July Feast Day Products (Books, Movies, Toys, Sacramentals…)

My Catholic Family: St. Benedict (Stream it for free!)

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Have you ever gone to Mass and wished that you were able to get more out of the Liturgy? Have you ever walked out wishing you could have given more to God?

On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa share 5 easy ways to help you not only give more but also receive more at Mass. Along the way they share why Kevin was hiding things at the Denver International Airport and give a wedding present hack that will ensure that your gift will not be returned.

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It’s possibly one of the greatest methods for evangelization and spiritual growth that Christianity has ever known and it’s so simple that almost anyone can do it, including you. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter talk about small groups and give you 5 steps for leading your own.

SHOWNOTES

Small Group Programs we Love:

ENDOW

Walking with Purpose

Bible Timeline

Hack

Focus Equip App

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Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of June! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.

SHOWNOTES

You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this episode, along with even more products related to this month’s Feast Days, on our How-to Catholic Favorites Amazon Page!

June’s Devotion: The Sacred Heart of Jesus

• Prayer: TheSacredHeart.com
• Books
  • The Story of the Sacred Heart
  • Saint Margaret Mary and the Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • The Autobiography of Saint Margaret Mary
• Pinterest Board: Jennifer Andrews
• Teaching the Devotion to Children: Catholic Inspired
• Craft: Perler Bead Pattern
• Food: Catholic Cuisine

The Pope’s Monthly Intention: The Mode of Life of Priests
That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.

Season 2: Episode 6: How-to Ordinary Time

Feasts of Note:

June 1st – St. Justin Martyr

June 11th – St. Barnabas

June 13th – St. Anthony of Padua (Memorial)

• Prayer: Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony
• Books
  • Picture Books
    • Saint Anthony of Padua: A Proclaimer of the Good News
    • Saint Anthony of Padua
  • Chapter Books
    • Saint Anthony and the Christ Child
    • Saint Anthony of Padua: Fire and Light
  • Coloring Book: Saint Anthony of Padua
• Audio: 
  • St. Anthony of Padua: Glory Stories
  • St. Anthony of Padua: Truth to Inspire Series (on formed.org)
• Videos
  • My Catholic Family: St. Anthony of Padua
  • Stories of Saints for Kids: St. Anthony of Padua – Free on Amazon Prime (S1 Ep25)
  • Saint Anthony: The Miracle Worker of Padua

June 21st – St. Aloysius Gonzaga

June 22nd – Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More

• Video: A Man for All Seasons

June 24th – Nativity of John the Baptist (Solemnity)

• Video: Stories of Saints for Kids: John the Baptist – Free on Amazon Prime (S1 Ep16)

June 26th – St. Josemaria Escriva

June 29th – Sts. Peter and Paul (Solemnity)

• Prayer: The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
• Books
  • St. Paul the Apostle
  • St. Peter the Apostle
  • Adventures of St. Paul
• Video
  • Stories of Saints for Kids: St. Peter – Free on Amazon Prime (S1 Ep1-3)
  • Stories of Saints for Kids: St. Paul – Free on Amazon Prime (S1 Ep19-21)
• Food: St. Paul Lunch (From my old mommy blog)

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It’s time for the 4th and final installment of our discernment series! Today on the podcast Kevin interviews the incredible Fr. Josh Johnson on how to discern whether or not you might be called to the priesthood. On the episode, they discuss Fr. Josh’s vocation story and look at 3 steps for focusing on what matters most in the discernment process.

SHOWNOTES

Connect with Fr. Josh!
Instagram | Twitter | Ask Fr. Josh Podcast | Blessed and Broken (his book)

Hack

Prayer for the enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home

Sacred Heart of Jesus Image (The one we have in our house!)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Image (The one we have in our house!)

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Consecrated virginity might be the most misunderstood vocation in the Catholic Church. It’s often mistaken for a call to the “single life,” but this vocation, which predates religious sisters and nuns, is actually quite the opposite. So what exactly is a consecrated virgin?

On this episode, host Lisa Cotter interviews Andrea Politio, who is one of only a few hundred consecrated virgins in the United States. They talk about the ins and outs of Andrea’s unique vocation and Andrea shares some great tips for discerning whether or not you might be called to this special vocation too.

SHOWNOTES

Called to Consecrated Life (Andrea’s Letter on thecatholicwoman.co)

Connect with Andrea: arpolito13[at]gmail[dot]com | Instagram

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