Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Latest Episodes:

5 Things to Do When You Feel Helpless Mar 21, 2023

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Do you ever feel helpless or anxious? It is common to face difficult situations and feel helpless in the face of them. Today, Danielle shares five things you can do in these situations. She offers advice and encouragement for times of anxiety or discouragement. Snippet From the Show We can have peace in fulfilling our duty of the present moment. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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Improve Your Marriage Daily (with Kathleen Billings) Mar 14, 2023

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Danielle is joined by Kathleen Billings, a wife, a mom, and co-author of the new book Simply Love: Catholic Marriage Day by Day. Kathleen shares the harrowing story of how she came to write the book. Danielle and Kathleen also discuss simple ideas for improving your marriage and getting started with prayer as a couple. Snippet From the Show It is so important to take time for prayer as a couple. It will enrich your marriage by deepening your love for one another by deepening your love for the Lord. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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How to Get Over the Blues Mar 07, 2023

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Are you tired of winter or feeling a little blue? Throughout life, we all experience times where we feel down or lethargic, sometimes for no apparent reason. Danielle offers ideas to “pick yourself up” when you are feeling down. She offers both spiritual and practical advice. Snippet From the Show Prayer can give us the proper perspective on whatever it is we are going through in life. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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Creating Home (with Blair Saiz) Feb 28, 2023

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How do you make a house a home? Today, Danielle is joined by special guest Blair Saiz. Along with her husband, Blair is founder of The Village Green, an online shop for beautiful handmade goods and decor for your home. Blair and Danielle talk about the importance of filling your house with beautiful things and creating a home. Snippet From the Show It is so important to fill our homes with goodness and beauty. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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Last Minute Ideas for Lent Feb 21, 2023

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Are you ready for Lent? Ready or not, here it comes! Danielle shares some of her plans for this Lent and offers encouragement for others to plan their Lent as well. She also shares advice on how to think about Lent and setting expectations for it. Snippet From the Show We need to open ourselves up to the work God wants to do in our hearts and in our souls. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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All About Spiritual Direction (with Deanna Bartalini) Feb 14, 2023

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What is spiritual direction? Who is it for? Does it cost money? Spiritual direction can be incredibly beneficial, but a lot of us don’t understand all that it entails. To help you gain a better understanding, Danielle is joined by Deanna Bartalini to discuss some of the basics of spiritual direction. Snippet From the Show A good spiritual director strives to serve the Lord by always willing your good. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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How to Survive Mass With Little Kids Feb 07, 2023

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Are you having a hard time surviving Mass each Sunday with your kids? Today, Danielle responds to a listener question asking for tips and ideas on how to survive Mass with young children. She shares encouragement for every family out there that is struggling through Mass. Snippet From the Show You and your kids belong at Mass. Some days may be better than others, but trust that God loves you and your kids. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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Women Made New (with Crystalina Evert) Jan 31, 2023

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Danielle is joined by special guest Crystalina Evert. Crystalina shares about her new book titled Women Made New: Reflections on Adversity, Transformation, and Healing. She shares about what led her to write this book and why she believes it is such an important topic. Snippet From the Show To be a force for God on earth, we need to be obedient and say “Yes” to him. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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The Secret Power of Showing Up Jan 24, 2023

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There is power in showing up. Today, Danielle shares about a recent experience in her own life where she felt God calling her to show up. She shares some of the ways God might be asking us to show up and how we can trust in him and his graces. Snippet From the Show When we step out to do the will of God, we have to trust that God will be there and will give us the graces we need. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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Scents of the Saints (with Anna Camacho) Jan 17, 2023

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Danielle is joined by special guest Anna Camacho. Anna is the founder and owner of CORDA Candles. The company makes beautiful scented candles in honor of the saints. Anna shares how the company came into existence. Danielle and Anna also share their experiences of keeping a work-life balance. Snippet From the Show We have to learn more than a soundbite about a person, even a saint, before we make a judgment about them. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.
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