Fiat in the Mess

Tales from the Trenches: A Mother's Own Mysteries of the Rosary

In this episode, Annie and Hailey sit down for a story-time episode, sharing personal, funny, humbling, and sacred moments from their own motherhood journeys. Since the podcast is walking with Mary through her pregnancy this season, Annie and Hailey frame their stories in the joyful, sorrowful, luminous, and glorious mysteries of the Rosary, reminding listeners that none of us have motherhood figured out, and that God is present in every moment, even (especially) the messy ones. Here is a taste of what’s in store this episode: Joyful: Hailey's plane-ride diaper disaster in South Padre, Annie's skirt mishap at Mass, and a toddler's potty-training protest in the Target toy aisle. Sweet moments: A three-year-old's "great idea" to eat all the chocolate, a bedtime visit from "the holy family," and the funny phrases ("papamas," "I can't like it") that stick around for good. The sorrowful and luminous: Hailey's Florence pilgrimage and a stunning "coincidence" in a book chapter title; Annie's story of a Scripture verse that came back to her, framed, months after her hysterectomy; Hailey's son losing his front teeth in a park accident, and what it taught her about letting go. The glorious: Annie's daughter giving a heartfelt toast at her 50th birthday, and Hailey's tale of two strangers—one sour, one full of wisdom—reminding her the trenches of motherhood are holy ground. Annie and Hailey close by encouraging listeners to write down and share their own stories: it's a gift to yourself and to others! Have a story of your own? Share it with a friend—you never know how it might bless them. Keep giving God your fiat in the mess. Upcoming Events Dallas, TX Retreat (August 22) — both Annie & Hailey speaking Retreats also coming to Augusta, GA and Wichita, KS Details: mightyishercall.com/retreats Support the Podcast: mightyishercall.com/podcast-support

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Family, Faith, and Vocation with Fr. Thomas Esposito

This week Annie and Hailey welcome Fr. Thomas Esposito, a Cistercian monk at Our Lady of Dallas Abbey and longtime friend of Mighty Is Her Call, for a warm conversation about vocation, motherhood, and letting go. Fr. Thomas shares the story of how his parents met (a cigarette, a cup of water, and a nurse who wasn't having it) and reflects on growing up in a joy-filled Catholic home in Omaha, Nebraska, where his mother wove faith naturally into everyday life. He talks about the "annoying hunch" toward priesthood he felt from age twelve, discovering the University of Dallas through a Rome campus brochure, and finding his true calling with the Cistercians—a community he never knew existed until he arrived. The conversation turns to one of this season's central themes: how mothers help their children discern their vocations without deciding for them. Fr. Thomas offers a beautiful meditation on motherhood as a vocation defined by letting go. And on finding peace not in clinging to our children out of fear but in relinquishing them to the Lord's care. Hailey asks how families can normalize vocations and build real friendships with priests and religious—practical, heartfelt advice for parents hoping to raise kids who are comfortable and curious about the religious life. They also dig into Fr. Thomas's new novel, Blue Miles, a fictional look at monastic life set in Nebraska, and why he chose storytelling over memoir to explore themes of memory, loss, hope, and faith. Plus: how a monk with a full schedule of prayer, teaching, and community life found five years to actually write it. Fr. Thomas closes with a word of encouragement for weary moms, drawn from Psalm 27, learning to recognize the voice of love over the voice of fear. In this episode: The delightful story of Fr. Thomas's parents' meet-cute Growing up in a joyful, faith-centered home in Omaha His mother's role in his intellectual and spiritual formation Discovering UD and the Cistercian order What community life looks like inside the Abbey Motherhood as a vocation of letting go Grounding identity in Christ as children grow and leave How to help kids befriend and normalize priests and religious Behind the scenes of writing Blue Miles Time, freedom, and finding God in interruptions Encouragement for moms from Psalm 27 Mentioned in this episode: Blue Miles by Fr. Thomas Esposito University of Dallas Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey in Irving, TX Mighty Is Her Call Retreats

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The Five 'P's of a Mother's Rule of Life

Annie and Hailey dive into the 5 Ps of a Mother's Rule of Life—a traditional Christian framework for ordering your vocation as a mother. Drawing from Holly Pierlot's book A Mother's Rule of Life: How to Bring Order to Your Home and Peace to Your Soul, they explore how this order can bring greater peace, intentionality, and closeness to Jesus Christ and her family in the midst of everyday motherhood. Pierlot organizes a mother's rule around five P's, each building on the last: 1. Prayer: The foundation of everything. Annie and Hailey discuss the guilt many mothers feel around prayer, the many forms prayer can take, and how the daily work of motherhood itself is a form of prayer. 2. Person: Caring for your own holistic well-being — body, mind, and soul. This comes before marriage and parenting because you can't pour from an empty cup. Pierlot's concept of a monthly "mother's sabbatical" is discussed, along with the idea that sometimes our families are called to sacrifice a little for us too. 3. Partner: Nurturing your marriage. Your vows are to your spouse, not your children, and this relationship is the foundation from which everything else flows. Annie walks through Galatians 5 as a framework for cultivating the fruits of the Holy Spirit in marriage. A note of encouragement is offered to listeners in difficult marriages or who are single/widowed mothers. 4. Parent — Raising children by being a living witness. The best parenting flows from the first three P's. Hailey and Annie discuss discipline as an act of love (drawing a beautiful parallel to the Sacrament of Confession) and close with a simple but convicting question: Are you praying for your children? 5. Provider: Managing the practical details of home life: cooking, cleaning, laundry, finances. This P comes last not because it's the least important, but because it is the "orderly stage upon which all the drama of loving relationships must occur." The encouragement: tackle every task as a direct response to God's will. Books & Resources Mentioned A Mother's Rule of Life by Holly Pierlot The Temperament God Gave You The Working Genius assessment Holy Minute, https://mightyishercall.com/holy-minute/ Upcoming Events Dallas, TX Retreat (August 22) Augusta, GA and Witchita, KS also are open for registration Details: mightyishercall.com/retreats Support the Podcast: mightyishercall.com/podcast-support Contact: annie@mightyishercall.com "Keep giving God your fiat in the mess."

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Faith That Survives Adulthood: The 12 Habits of Families Who Pass on the Faith ft. Lisa Popcak

Faith That Survives Adulthood: The 12 Habits of Families Who Pass on the Faith ft. Lisa Popcak Guest: Lisa Popcak — author of 20+ books on parenting, marriage, and mental well-being; co-host of More to Life on EWTN Radio; VP of CatholicCounselors.com About the Research In 2019, Lisa and her husband Greg hosted a symposium at Notre Dame with the McGrath Institute, gathering 50+ theologians and Catholic thinkers to study what makes Catholic families thrive across generations. The result: a study of families where all children grew into faithful Catholic adults — and the 12 habits they all shared. The 12 Habits (in 3 Categories) 🏠 Relationships (the foundation — "the wood") Schedule family time first — before signing up for activities, protect time together. Aim for at least 3 meals together per week. Generous affection & affirmation — light up when your kids walk in the room; name the virtues you see in them. Attending to each other's needs — mutual self-donation; the whole family serves one another, not just mom. Discipleship discipline — rooted in St. John Bosco; teach and practice skills rather than simply punish. 🕯️ Family Rituals ("the spark") Work together — bring kids alongside chores; make it connective, not just efficient. Play together — don't outsource all fun. Even 15 minutes of play daily builds connection and teaches kids how Christians have fun. Talk together — try "thorns and roses": best and hardest part of the day. Go deeper than homework check-ins. Pray together — formal prayers matter, but so does spontaneous prayer. Help kids see God in their everyday moments and talk to Him like a friend. 🌍 Reaching Out ("the fire") 9. Serve each other at home — home is where virtue is first practiced, not just performed in public. 10. Be mindful of others while at home — practice hospitality, care for your belongings to pass on to others, look for ways to bless neighbors, and discuss charitable giving as a family. 11. Be a godly family in the world — eye contact, kindness, holding doors, praying before meals. Simple witness wherever you go. 12. Serve in your community together — find ways to serve as a family unit rather than fragmenting into separate groups. Key Takeaways Faith should be the source of warmth in your home, not just an addition to it. It's NEVER too late — these habits can be applied at any age or stage. You don't need to add hours to your day; these habits can flow through your existing rhythms. Resources Mentioned 📱 Catholic HOM App (Households on Mission) — catholicHOM.com — monthly resources, Q&A with Greg & Lisa, podcasts 💬 CatholicCounselors.com — faithful Catholic telecounseling, available anywhere 📻 More2Life — EWTN Radio, Monday–Friday, 10am ET; also available as a podcast "The faith was the source of the warmth in their home."

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Is 'Health Maxxing' a New Religion? A Catholic Mom's Take

Annie Muller and Hailey Skinner tackle one of the loudest conversations in the cultural zeitgeist right now: health maxing, longevity obsession, and optimal health trends — and ask what a faithful Catholic response actually looks like. From sleep trackers to sourdough guilt, from perimenopause to postpartum, they explore how moms in every season of life can care for themselves without losing themselves in the process. Grounded in Scripture, St. Augustine, St. John Paul II, and hard-won personal experience, this episode is your permission slip to tune out the noise and tune in to what actually matters. What We Cover The "health maxxing" and longevity trend — where it comes from, what it gets right, and where it goes wrong St. John Paul II's concept of the "cult of the body" and why women are especially vulnerable to it The difference between selfishness and self-care — and why that distinction matters for moms Hailey's morning routine that changed everything (and how she got there) Why Annie became a certified health coach — and the statistic about healthy parents raising healthy kids The Church's feasting and fasting seasons as the antidote to both gluttony and restriction Why "guilty pleasures" is a phrase that needs to go — and what the Psalms say instead Timestamps 0:00 — Welcome & intro to the health maxing conversation 5:22 — Hailey's experience with social media comparison & why she deleted Instagram 10:00 — The cult of the body, fear of death, and the desire for control 15:11 — Reframing self-care as stewardship, not selfishness 17:00 — Hailey's morning routine: the one change that transformed her days 20:00 — Annie's health coach background & modeling health for your children 27:00 — Sleep: a hot commodity, a gift, and an offering 35:10 — Is there more to life than optimal health? Health as means, not end 41:00 — The Church's rhythm of feasting and fasting as a countercultural gift 42:01 — Hailey's theology of bread and wine (and the Eucharist) 45:00 — Self-knowledge, "guilty pleasures," and the goodness of creation 50:29 — Practical self-care: what Annie and Hailey actually do Mighty Is Her Call Prayer Requests Reach out to Annie - annie@mightyishercall.com Support our podcast!

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When Mothers Meet: What the Visitation Teaches Us About Motherhood and Holy Friendship

Discover the profound lessons from the Feast of the Visitation, reflecting on Mary's humility, Elizabeth's reception of grace, and how we can embody these virtues in our motherhood and daily lives. In this episode: How St. John Paul II describes Mary's faith and interior attitude during the Visitation The parallel between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant, based on Scott Hahn's insights Elizabeth's recognition of Christ's presence as a first Pentecost, emphasizing God's Holy Spirit at work The importance of community, service, and receptivity in motherhood, inspired by Mary's and Elizabeth's example Practical tips for embodying humility, gratitude, and trust in God's plan amidst life's challenges Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Feast of the Visitation and its significance 00:44 St. John Paul II's insights on Mary's faith and interior life 01:29 Mary's role as the Ark of the Covenant, parallels drawn by Scott Hahn 02:45 The humility and service exemplified in the Visitation 05:10 The gift of community and mutual service in motherhood 06:28 Mary's haste to serve and her response of praise and gratitude 07:52 The Holy Spirit's role in Mary's and Elizabeth's encounters 09:37 The importance of trusting God's timing and embracing life's seasons 11:26 Overcoming feelings of unworthiness through grace 13:41 Practical ways to serve in everyday motherhood 15:17 The significance of gratitude and praise in faith 18:34 Elizabeth’s recognition of Christ and the role of the Holy Spirit 21:15 Living as a “tabernacle” and embracing God’s presence in motherhood 24:45 The hope in waiting and trusting in God's perfect timing 26:33 Insights about waiting and trusting, even amid suffering 30:08 The scene as a prelude to Pentecost, highlighting God's ongoing work 31:23 Practical ways to live out the Visitation in daily motherhood 32:37 The importance of community, service, and receptivity 34:49 Trusting God's plan and timing, embracing surprises and unplanned blessings 36:04 Recognizing that God's ways are above ours, even in crisis 40:42 Embracing the miracle of life and community in our faith journey Resources & Links: Scott Hahn on Mary as the Ark of the Covenant https://angelusnews.com/voices/mary-ark-covenant/ Pope St. John Paul II Visitation is Prelude to Jesus’ Mission https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/visitation-is-prelude-to-jesus-mission-8820 Fulton Sheen The World’s First Love https://ignatius.com/the-worlds-first-love-2nd-edition-digital-wfl2e/ Mighty Is Her Call Prayer Requests https://mightyishercall.com/prayer-request/ Reach out to Annie - annie@mightyishercall.com Support our podcast! https://mightyishercall.com/podcast-support/

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Four Tactics of the Devil to Discourage You in Your Motherhood

Annie and Hailey explore four common tactics the enemy uses to discourage mothers, offering spiritual insights and encouragement rooted in Scripture and Tradition. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, dissatisfied, or tempted to compare, these reflections aim to bolster your faith and perseverance in motherhood. You're not alone — Christ and his saints walk with you every step. Spiritual warfare: recognizing the enemy’s tactics versus God’s truth Cultivating receptivity over grasping in motherhood and life Gratitude as a remedy to dissatisfaction and the importance of daily thankfulness Staying rooted in Christ’s identity rather than external measures of success or appearance The call to surrender perfectionism and control, embracing God's grace in the mess How Our Lady of Fatima's message encourages steadfast faith amid spiritual battles Practical tips for mothers to combat discouragement through prayer, community, and perspective shifts Resources & Links: Seven Weeks Coffee Psalm 139 Romans 8:14-17 Luke 12:22-34 Mighty Is Her Call - Prayer Requests: https://mightyishercall.com/prayer-request/ Reach out to Annie - annie@mightyishercall.com Support our podcast! https://mightyishercall.com/podcast-support/ 01:45 - Checking in with Mary’s pregnancy at seven weeks 05:52 - Connection to Our Lady of Fatima and her call for prayer, devotion, and sanctification of daily life 07:42 - Christ’s clarity versus the devil’s confusion: discernment in motherhood 09:03 - Tactic one: grasping versus receptivity 09:53 - How culture promotes grasping and encourages comparison, leading to unrest 11:49 - The trap of comparison: measuring ourselves against others’ external successes 12:19 - Cultivating gratitude instead of envy or dissatisfaction 13:41 - Controlling versus surrendering: letting go of perfection and embracing God’s plan 15:10 - Flexibility and being present amid interruptions: finding God in everyday moments 16:39 - Tactic two: Dissatisfaction versus gratitude 17:38 - How gratefulness shifts perspective and nurtures peace in the family 19:05 - The power of gratitude in appreciating daily blessings and small victories 24:11 - Tactic three: External appearances versus inner identity in Christ 26:56 - The importance of cultivating virtue and inner beauty over externals 28:52 - Scriptures emphasizing our identity as children of God 29:54 - The temptation of comparison and trusting in God's view of our efforts 34:00 - Tactic four: surrender over striving for worldly perfection 37:10 - The call to imitate God’s mercy and love 38:10 - Recognizing “thy will be done” as the path to peace and holiness 40:13 - Conclusion: You are equipped by Christ, and your work is blessed

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Perfectly Imperfect: Building a Domestic Church

In this episode of Fiat in the Mess, Annie Muller and Hailey Skinner explore the profound role of the Christian home as a domestic church. They share insights, stories, and practical tips on how mothers can nurture prayer, sacrifice, hospitality, and joy within their families, turning everyday moments into sacred encounters with God. Key Topics: The home as the first school of Christian life and divine worship The significance of everyday actions as sacred work The importance of model prayer and authentic relationship with God for children Practical ways to integrate prayer throughout daily routines Creating a prayerful environment with religious art, crucifixes, and feast day celebrations The virtue of hospitality and welcoming others as an extension of Mary’s example at the Annunciation The role of humility, gratitude, and laughter in cultivating a joyful domestic church Encouragement and inspiration for mothers to see their work as sacred, divine, and impactful Resources & Links: Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Domestic Church Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God Connect with Us! Instagram Facebook Mighty Is Her Call - Contact Us Mighty Is Her Call - Prayer Requests Reach out to Annie Support our podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and topic overview: the Christian home as domestic church 02:01 - The home as a school for human and Christian enrichment 03:25 - The significance of work in making the home a place to encounter God 08:18 - The parable of the mustard seed: small sacrifices building something beautiful 09:46 - The importance of levity, laughter, and hospitality in the home 12:20 - Praying for one's children and trusting God’s plan 14:56 - The home as a school of prayer, sacrifice, and love 17:16 - Practical tips: sacraments, prayers, saints, and holy living 18:38 - Modeling attitude and charity in family life 22:20 - Connecting daily tasks with prayer—laundry, gratitude, and intentionality 25:22 - Authenticity in prayer; making prayer a genuine act of love 29:43 - Prioritizing family prayer at mealtime and incorporating Scripture 34:21 - Creating sacred space with religious art, crucifixes, and holy water fonts 35:24 - Celebrating feast days and saints to enliven family culture 44:00 - Mary’s example of hospitality as model for our domestic churches 45:38 - Inviting Christ into our home and life with love and openness 48:29 - Closing thoughts and encouragement to live out the call of the domestic church

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Who Sets the Tone in Your Home? (Hint: It’s you!)

Join Annie and Hailey as they further explore the profound vocation of motherhood. This week, they talk about mothers as the heart of the home, and how the feminine genius shapes our families and domestic churches. Discover how your virtues (and vices), prayer, and self-gift transform everyday life into a sacred act of service and love, inspired by Mary, along with Sts. Pope John Paul II, Mother Teresa, and Elizabeth Ann Seton. Main Topics Covered: The significance of Mary as the heart of Christ’s earthly home and ours The distinct seasons of motherhood demonstrated through Mary, Joseph, and John How women’s unique gifts foster a nurturing and relational environment Practical ways to cultivate virtues like patience, joy, and peace in the home The concept of the domestic church and the power of prayer in daily life Embracing our identity as queen and servant through love and self-gift Resources: Motherhood, An Extraordinary Vocation by Dr. Rombs Letter to Women by St. John Paul II Dignity of Woman by St. John Paul II The Theology of Home Connect with the Hosts: Instagram Facebook Mighty Is Her Call - Contact Us Mighty Is Her Call - Prayer Requests Reach out to Annie Support our podcast! Timestamps: 02:54 - The reflections on Joseph’s and John’s homes with Mary at the center 06:06 - The safe and loving home Mary creates in every season 07:20 - Our call to bring Christ into the heart of our homes 08:53 - St. John Paul II on feminine genius and self-gift 11:33 - The physical and relational aspects of being the heart of the home 13:44 - The importance of nurturing virtue and environment in everyday life 15:41 - Embracing the beauty and significance of women’s inherent gifts 16:45 - Motherhood and the deep, spiritual vocation beyond reproductive capacity 17:41 - The example of Mother Teresa 19:07 - The sacredness of being needed 22:40 - How our virtues influence the culture of our homes 23:16 - The story of Elizabeth Ann Seton 26:17 - Transforming hardships into a place of domestic beauty and peace 28:30 - Focusing on virtues that align with our strengths 33:13 - Prayer and daily sacrifice as the heart of the domestic church 34:49 - Personal stories of exhaustion 36:40 - Mary as model for service, obedience, and reign through love 38:01 - Embracing our role as queen-mother of our families 39:05 - Resting in the love of Jesus to sustain us as the heart of our home

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Behold Your Mother

Join Annie and Hailey as they meditate on the profound spiritual significance of the events of Holy Week, especially through the lens of motherhood. Discover how Christ's Passion parallels the struggles and joys of maternal life, offering deep hope and purpose—even and especially in labor. Reflect on the beauty and gift of femininity made clearer in the light of the Blessed Mother, and see the place of women in the plan of creation as God sees. Key Topics: Holy Week and how to enter into its mysteries amid daily chaos The analogy of childbirth as a symbol of suffering and salvation, as expressed through Scripture Mary’s presence at the foot of the Cross and her role as model for mothers enduring suffering The connection between the Annunciation and the foot of the Cross, highlighting God's plan in creation and salvation history Practical ways to observe Holy Week in family life The significance of Holy Saturday as a day of silent reflection and victory over darkness How suffering in motherhood reflects Christ’s redemptive love and teaches children to suffer with purpose Resources & Links: Catechism of the Catholic Church - 964: https://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/index.htm Fulton Sheen’s reflections on the Passion: http://catholicsaints.mobi/ebooks/book-articles/seven-last-words-by-venerable-fulton-sheen.htm Scripture References: Luke 1:26-38, John 19:25-27, Matthew 26:26-29 Connect with the Hosts: Instagram Facebook Mighty Is Her Call - Contact Us Mighty Is Her Call - Prayer Requests Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Holy Week and motherhood amid life's obstacles 00:42 - Mary’s journey from Annunciation to the Passion - living in two sacred spaces 03:16 - Jesus’ analogy of labor pains and suffering during the Last Supper 04:42 - The promise of joy emerging through suffering, as shared by Christ 05:07 - Motherhood as Christ-like suffering leading to new life 10:30 - Entering into Mary’s scene at the foot of the cross: prayer and reflection 14:04 - Eucharistic nature of motherhood 17:01 - Venerable Fulton Sheen and the “second Annunciation” 20:44 - Our spiritual inheritance: Mary as Mother to all believers 23:50 - Recognizing the divine esteem for femininity and motherhood in salvation history 24:28 - Holy Week traditions to help families observe and honor the sacred days 31:24 - The hope and victory in Christ’s passion and resurrection—lessons for mothers and children 33:12 - Offering your heart to Christ amid life’s mess and trusting in His love Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for our Holy Week episodes and more reflections on giving God your fiat in the mess.

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We're Back! And Mary's Pregnant!

The conversation revolves around the theme of surrender in motherhood, particularly in the context of the Feast of the Annunciation. It explores the challenges, joys, and call to surrender in the journey of motherhood, drawing parallels with Mary's fiat at the Annunciation. The discussion reflects on the interruptions, doubts, and fears experienced in motherhood, and the invitation to surrender to God's plan. The conversation explores the journey of motherhood as a profound experience of surrender and fiat, highlighting the mystery and grace of this role. It delves into the Annunciation moments, the journey of surrender and fiat, and the acceptance of God's will in the context of motherhood. Takeaways Surrender in motherhood The Annunciation and the theme of surrender Motherhood as a journey of surrender The mystery and grace of motherhood Chapters 00:00 The Feast of the Annunciation 17:41 The Annunciation and Surrender 23:49 Becoming a Mother on My Wedding Day 30:54 The Post-Annunciation Journey 41:29 The Acceptance of God's Will

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Magnifying the Lord in Our Motherhood, feat. Kelsey Gillespy

Annie and Kathryn are excited to introduce you to Kelsey Gillespy in this season two finale of the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast. Kesley is a mother, athlete and writer. We will discuss her journey of motherhood, particularly how Kelsey found the balance between self-gift and self-care and the ways the Lord revealed more about his love, and love of his Mother, through her journey of motherhood. Check out Kelsey's First Book In the Trenches Kelsey's New Book, Life With Mary is available here and here. Learn more about Kelsey and what she's up to on her website: https://kelseygillespy.com/ Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers' ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood. Visit our website to learn more about our in-person and audio retreats as well as our blog, all created to fortify and encourage you in your daily call to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/ Support Mighty Is Her Call Partner with us as we proclaim the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood and encourage women to continue raising up saints and find peace and joy on the road to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/support-our-ministry

Motherhood Redeemed, feat. Kimberly Cook

Today, Annie and Kathryn welcome author, mother, and podcaster, Kimberly Cook. Kimberly grew up formed by the culture and the feminist narrative and did not see motherhood as a worthy life-calling. Now the mother of a large family, she tells us the beautiful story of how God changed her perspective and how her experience of motherhood led her to write Motherhood Redeemed. We discuss this beautiful work, which reminds us that the true nature of womanhood is maternal and inseparable from self-gift. We know you will love this episode! Learn more about Kimberly on her website: https://kimberlycook.me/ Kimberly's Book: Motherhood Redeemed Podcast Episode with Alice Von Hildebrand Check out Kimberly's book for middle-aged children: The Adventures of Lily Creek Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers' ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood. Visit our website to learn more about our in-person and audio retreats as well as our blog, all created to fortify and encourage you in your daily call to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/ Support Mighty Is Her Call Partner with us as we proclaim the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood and encourage women to continue raising up saints and find peace and joy on the road to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/support-our-ministry

Motherhood and the Economy of Grace, feat. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk

Annie and Kathryn are thrilled to introduce you to mother and author, Catherine Pakaluk on today's podcast. We know you will be inspired by Catherine's story of "instant motherhood," becoming a mom to six (grieving) children on her wedding day. She is now mother to 13 beautiful children, an Economics professor at Catholic University of America, and the author of the very important work: Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth. In this longer-than-usual episode, you will hear Catherine's unique story as we dive into her fascinating work. You will get a glimpse into the discoveries of her groundbreaking research, asking the question: "In a world where more and more women are choosing not to have any children, why do some women choose to have many?" You will be blessed by this book and this conversation; you don't want to miss it! Buy Catherine's Book: Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth https://a.co/d/0gl8kYBb Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers' ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood. Visit our website to learn more about our in-person and audio retreats as well as our blog, all created to fortify and encourage you in your daily call to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/ Support Mighty Is Her Call Partner with us as we proclaim the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood and encourage women to continue raising up saints and find peace and joy on the road to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/support-our-ministry

An Embarrassment of Riches, feat. Emily Glicksman

Today on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn are very happy to introduce you to their dear friend, Emily Glicksman. Emily comes from a large family and imagined her family would look very similar to her family of origin, but as is often the case, God's plans for her and her family were different. In all the ups and downs of longing and expectation, Emily's faith has been the rock and comfort of her life that has led her to see her family, although smaller than she imagined, as "an embarrassment of riches." Scripture References: Psalm 23; 2 Corinthians 12:9 Prayer of St. Irenaues It is not thou that shapest God it is God that shapest thee. If thou art the work of God await the hand of the artist who does all things in due season. Offer Him thy heart, soft and tractable, and keep the form in which the artist has fashioned thee. Let thy clay be moist, lest thou grow hard and lose the imprint of his fingers. - St. Irenaeus

A Rebel Heart, Feat. Thu-Lan Andrews

Today on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn introduce you to Thu-Lan Andrews. Thu-Lan's story begins in Vietnam as an only child in a military family. Her mother's curiosity about the faith led to the family's conversion, and when Thu-Lan was ten, they moved to America. Thu-Lan's rebel spirit led to her fearless acceptance of the vocation of motherhood, even when it meant defying the tradition and the wishes of her family. Today she shares her story about the joys and surprises of being a mother of ten.

Our Plans are Good, God's are Better, feat. Dr. Emily Heyne

Today on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn are excited to introduce you to Dr. Emily Heyne. Emily's story begins with conversion to the Catholic faith where she embraced the Church's teaching on openness to life only to then carry the heavy cross of infertility. Her story is one of beautiful faith, hope, and wisdom, and mirrors many of the heroic matriarchs of Scripture who drew close to the Lord as they waited for the children they longed for. We know her story will bless everyone who listens. The Interior Castle, by St. Teresa of Avila Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers' ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood. Visit our website to learn more about our in-person and audio retreats as well as our blog, all created to fortify and encourage you in your daily call to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/ Support Mighty Is Her Call Partner with us as we proclaim the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood and encourage women to continue raising up saints and find peace and joy on the road to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/support-our-ministry

Motherhood as Mission, Feat. Susanna VanVickle

Today on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn can't wait for you to meet Susanna VanVickle. Susanna has a beautiful story of expectation and surrender. Susanna grew up as a missionary and had always envisioned that legacy would continue in her own family. She shares all the ways the Lord has ministered to her missionary heart, even when things have looked very different than she imagined. You are going to love Susanna's story! Susanna's post referenced in the episode https://mightyishercall.com/missions-and-motherhood/ Learn more about the Family Missions Company that Susanna grew up with https://www.familymissionscompany.com/

Total Self-Gift, Featuring Sarah Wickline Hull

Today, on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn are excited to introduce you to Sarah Hull. Sarah has an extraordinary story of self-gift, sacrifice and redemptive love. Diagnosed with cancer at 20 weeks pregnant, Sarah chose life for her baby. She shares her incredible story and reveals the many ways the Lord has been faithful to her and her family even as her physical suffering continues. Sarah embodies the words of St. Gianna Molla: "Love and sacrifice are closely linked, like the sun and the light. We cannot love without suffering and we cannot suffer without love." You don't want to miss this episode! See More about Sarah's Story HERE Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers' ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood. Visit our website to learn more about our in-person and audio retreats as well as our blog, all created to fortify and encourage you in your daily call to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/ Support Mighty Is Her Call Partner with us as we proclaim the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood and encourage women to continue raising up saints and find peace and joy on the road to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/support-our-ministry

The Reluctant Mother Feat. Dr. Kathryn Rombs

The Mighty Is Her Call Podcast: A podcast for Catholic mothers created to encourage, elevate and refresh! Today on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Jolly and Annie are very excited to introduce you to the founder of Mighty Is Her Call, Dr. Kathryn Rombs. Have you wondered if Motherhood is for you? Do you struggle to think of motherhood as a vocation and are waiting for something bigger? You don't want to miss this episode! Kathry will discuss her experience of motherhood, how what she imagined differed from reality and how the Lord stirred in her heart to start this ministry that exists to elevate and champion the vocation of motherhood. We know you're going to love this episode! Motherhood, an Extraordinary Vocation by Dr. Kathryn Rombs Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers' ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood. Visit our website to learn more about our in-person and audio retreats as well as our blog, all created to fortify and encourage you in your daily call to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/ Support Mighty Is Her Call Partner with us as we proclaim the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood and encourage women to continue raising up saints and find peace and joy on the road to holiness. https://mightyishercall.com/support-our-ministry