Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

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Less Fear and More Love (with Corda Candles) Feb 27, 2024

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You know you love candles! How about some free CATHOLIC candles? Michael and Anna Camacho, the husband and wife team behind CORDA Candles, join Danielle Bean on the Girlfriends podcast. They share their journey of starting a faith-based candle business and the inspiration behind their unique scents. The couple discusses the challenges and rewards of working together as a married couple and the importance of creating pure and clean candles. They also talk about the impact of small Catholic businesses and the need to support them. The episode concludes with information on where to find CORDA Candles and their latest releases.
Takeaways

Starting a small Catholic business can be a way to live out one's faith and make a positive impact.
Creating pure and clean products is important for the well-being of customers and the environment.
Working together as a married couple in a business requires communication, trust, and a shared vision.
Engaging in creative activities can help reclaim attention and bring a sense of presence and peace.

Good news! Girlfriends listeners qualify for a free gift from CORDA Candles. You'll get a free "Seasonal Favorites" tealight sampler with your order of $35 or more. That's 6 free mini candles and a $14.95 value!
Visit CORDA Candles to claim your free gift just for Girlfriends listeners!
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How to Balance Faith, Work, and Motherhood (with Emily Stimpson Chapman) Feb 20, 2024

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In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Emily Stimson Chapman about her work as a writer and her collaboration with Scott Hahn in creating Catholic children's books. Her newest book is The Supper of the Lamb. They discuss the importance of engaging children in theology and finding balance in motherhood. Emily shares her experience of saying no to opportunities and the challenges of managing writing while raising her family. They also discuss the importance of female friendship and raising children in the faith. The episode concludes with listener feedback about feeling lonely in a new home and seeking community.
Resources:
Emily Stimpson Chapman's website
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Subscribe to Emily's Substack
Takeaways:

Engaging children in theology through children's books can be a powerful way to teach them about the faith.
Finding balance in motherhood often requires saying no to certain opportunities and focusing on what truly matters.
Female friendship is important for mothers and can provide support and companionship.
Raising children in the faith involves having conversations about God and the Church in a natural and ordinary way.
Finding community in a new place may require stepping out of one's comfort zone and being proactive in seeking connections.

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Ready, Set, LENT! Feb 13, 2024

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In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses the upcoming season of Lent and provides ideas for how to approach it. She encourages listeners to do something more, do something less, and love someone better during Lent. She shares personal stories and examples to illustrate these concepts. Additionally, she reads listener feedback about forgiveness and concludes by inviting listeners to join her Lenten journey through her Substack.
Takeaways

During Lent, consider doing something more, doing something less, and loving someone better.
Small acts of sacrifice and love can have a big impact on our spiritual growth.
Forgiveness is a powerful practice that can bring healing and reconciliation.
Join Danielle Bean's Lenten journey through her Substack for weekly reflections and content.

Embrace the Power of Silence with Fr. Basil Nortz Feb 06, 2024

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Father Basil Nortz, author of Holy Silence, joins the Girlfriends podcast to discuss the importance of silence in a noisy world. He shares the inspiration behind writing his book, Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God, and the different types of silence, including silence of the body, silence of the senses, silence of the memory, silence of the imagination, silence of conversations, and silence of self-love. Father Nortz emphasizes the countercultural nature of silence and offers practical advice for embracing silence in everyday life. He also discusses the impact of phones and media on silence and provides guidance for teaching children the value of silence. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the beauty and gift of silence and an invitation to embrace it in the present moment.
Key Takeaways

Silence is countercultural in a noisy world, but it is essential for spiritual growth and finding God in the present moment.
Different types of silence, such as silence of the body help us order our faculties and focus on what is truly important.
Phones and media can be distractions that hinder silence and disconnect us from God and others. Setting limitations and teaching children the value of silence is important.
Embracing silence requires continual conversion and a recognition of what truly brings us happiness, peace, and joy.
The book Holy Silence serves as a program of life, guiding readers to reflect on their own habits and grow in their spiritual journey.

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How to Forgive (even terrible things) Jan 30, 2024

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In this week's episode, Danielle discusses the important topic of forgiveness, even in the face of terrible things. She emphasizes the need for flexibility in our plans and goals, as well as the importance of recognizing our own need for forgiveness. Danielle shares personal stories and insights from Scripture to highlight the challenges and rewards of forgiveness. She encourages listeners to choose forgiveness as an act of the will, even when it is difficult, and reminds them of the power of forgiveness to bring peace and healing. At the end of today's show, Danielle answers a question from a listener about the practice of Bible journaling.
Takeaways:

Flexibility is important in our plans and goals, as it allows us to prioritize relationships and respond to opportunities for connection.
Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling, and it is a necessary part of our own need for forgiveness and healing.
Jesus calls us to forgive even terrible things, and He provides the strength and grace to do so.
Unforgiveness hurts us and hinders our peace, while forgiveness brings healing and freedom.
Practical steps for forgiveness include understanding the perspective of the person who hurt us, expressing and processing our feelings, setting boundaries, and seeking the help of God and supportive communities.
Bible journaling can be a helpful practice for engaging with Scripture and deepening our understanding and relationship with God.

Fight Fair in Your Marriage (with Melissa Tablada) Jan 23, 2024

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In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews licensed marriage and family therapist Melissa Tablada about resolving conflict in marriage. They discuss the importance of deep connection, practical guidelines for resolving conflict, the value of date nights and couple prayer, and the myth of not going to bed angry. Melissa provides practical advice for couples to communicate effectively and maintain a healthy relationship. The episode concludes with listener feedback and advice on dealing with family conflict.
Learn more about Melissa Tablata at her website and follow her on Instagram.
At the end of today's show, Danielle answers a question from listener Grace about how to manage family differences and conflict.
Takeaways:

Deep connection is essential for resolving conflict in marriage.
Avoid using words like 'always' and 'never' during conflicts.
Take time to process emotions and communicate intentions before engaging in conflict resolution.
Setting boundaries and taking breaks during conflicts can be beneficial.
The myth of not going to bed angry can lead to unproductive arguments.

Today's show is borought to you in part by Walking With Purpose. Learn more about their ucoming event for mothers and daughters, Sisters of Strength.
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How to Have Fun Together as a Family (with Dan Bean) Jan 16, 2024

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This week we are thrilled to be launching the Dan & Danielle Bean podcast, exclusively available through subscription at daniellebean.com. After more than 7 years of podcasting on her own with Girlfriends, Danielle is overjoyed to be working on this project with her husband Dan and can’t wait to share it with you!
Dan and Danielle have been married almost 30 years (this July!) and they have eight awesome kids. In this new show, they share stories, thoughts, fun, and wisdom that we have gathered through faith and family living. Whether you’re a seasoned parent, a newlywed couple, or someone seeking inspiration in your faith journey, this podcast is your go-to source for genuine insights, relatable stories, wisdom, love, and laughter.
Our first episode, How to Have Fun Together as a Family, is shared here this week as a special episode of Girlfriends, but all future shows will be available exclusively to upgraded subscribers. Make sure you don’t miss a thing! Subscribe right now at daniellebean.com 🌿
Takeaways

Creating a joyful and fun environment is important for families
Flexibility and not over-planning are key to family fun
Parents should not take family life too seriously
Feedback and topic suggestions are welcome

Find the Healing You Need (with Dr. Bob Schuchts) Jan 09, 2024

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Danielle Bean chats with Dr. Bob Schuchts, the bestselling author of Be Healed and the founder of the John Paul II Healing Center in Tallahassee, Florida.
Danielle and Dr. Schuchts discuss every person's need for healing, some ways that we sometimes seek healing in all the wrong places, and Jesus as the source of all healing. They also explore the importance of belief in God's healing power and the challenge of overcoming self-sufficiency. Bob explains the tree and the apple analogy for understanding woundedness and offers practical advice for forgiveness and healing. They also discuss the dangers of navigating new age healing practices and highlight the mission of the St. John Paul II Healing Center.
Takeaways:

Healing ministry is essential in the Church and the world.
Belief in God's healing power is crucial for experiencing miracles.
Self-sufficiency can hinder our openness to God's healing.
Practicing forgiveness and addressing woundedness are key to personal healing.

At the end of today's show, Danielle reads an email from listener, Katie, a non-Catholic who shares what she appreciates about the Girlfriends podcast.
Dr. Bob Schuchts' newest book is Real Suffering: Finding Hope & Healing in the Trials of Life.
Learn more about the John Paul II Healing Center.
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Find the Healing You Need (with Dr. Bob Schuchts) Jan 09, 2024

Show notes

Healing ministry is essential in the Church and the world.
Belief in God's healing power is crucial for experiencing miracles.
Self-sufficiency can hinder our openness to God's healing.
Practicing forgiveness and addressing woundedness are key to personal healing.

At the end of today's show, Danielle reads an email from listener, Katie, a non-Catholic who shares what she appreciates about the Girlfriends podcast.
Dr. Bob Schuchts' newest book is Real Suffering: Finding Hope & Healing in the Trials of Life.
Learn more about the John Paul II Healing Center.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Go beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!
Contact:
Email Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer
* For complete episode shownotes and more information, visit https://daniellebean.com/
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

The Only New Year Resolution You Need to Make in 2024 Jan 02, 2024

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Did you make any resolutions this year? In case you need a little inspiration and encouragement, Danielle shares her idea for the ONLY resolution you need to make.
If you do nothing else this year, consider working on this--letting God love you. Three things to keep in mind as you do that:
1. Take the time.
It takes time to get to know God and let him enter more deeply into your life. Time and again, Jesus "went away to pray" and we need to do likewise.
2. Screen your thoughts.
What are some of your habits of thinking or talking to yourself and how might these get in the way of your relationship with God? Screen your thoughts and influences!
3. Let go of fear.
Many of us are afraid of being still in the presence of God. it requires a level of openness and vulnerability that might make you uncomfortable. Consider how this might apply to you and how you can let go of that fear that is holding you back.
At the end of today's show, Danielle answers a question from "Anna" who is going through a stressful time in her marriage and seeking support.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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