Hello and welcome back! This week Marina and I chat about our thoughts on the University System and whether or not we believe College to be a scam. Opening and closing song: Particle House "I Don't Mind." Jacinta's IG: @jmilli1988 Marina's IG: @marina_gabrielle_ Cathoholics IG: @cathoholicspodcast

Hello and welcome back! This week Marina and I chat about what we are giving up for lent. I chat about my media fast and Marina talks bout her efforts in going to daily mass. We also ramble about weird things we have given up for lent in the past. Enjoy this episode! Opening and closing song: Particle House "I Don't Mind." Jacinta's IG: @jmilli1988…

Hello and welcome back! This week Marina and I chat about how Botox has become more readily available and how getting treatments is a permanent decision. We chat about real beauty and accepting the aging process. To find your word of the year, visit: https://www.wordoftheyear.me/ This week we are sponsored by: The Saint Michael Board Book, written …

Hello and welcome back! This week Marina and I chat about our word for the year and reflect back on what God did in our lives last year as we anticipate 2024. To find your word of the year, visit: https://www.wordoftheyear.me/ This week we are sponsored by @ThatPilgrim clothing and accessories store. Evangelize with your subtle Catholic swag! IG: t…

Hello and welcome back!! This week Marina and chat about the #1 cause of death in elderly individuals, which is loneliness. What's the solution? Better friendships. This episode we chat about 3 ways to be a better friend. Merry Christmas and see you in 2024!

Hello and Welcome Back!!! This week Marina and I chat about the highs and lows of completely starting over and what that looks like in the in between. Marina is working at a pizza shop to make ends meet so we chat about those types of experiences of working at not so glamorous places. We need hope in order to keep going! This week we are sponsored …

Hello Friends and welcome back!! This week Marina and I chat about the readings from St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle. We discuss the first dwelling space and the obstacles to remaining inside the castle. Enjoy our chat! Intro Song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." Jacinta's IG: @jmilli1988 Marina's IG: @marina_gabrielle_ Cathoholics IG: @catho…

Welcome back! This week Marina and I chat about the loss of her beautiful mother, Marianne, who battled staged 4 cancer. Marianne not only led a beautiful life, but also offered up her suffering for those she loved and is a witness to the power of redemptive suffering. Marina talks about the closing of her chapter in Denver and her new life back in…

Welcome Back! This week, Marina and I chat about 10 Tips for new stay-at-home moms. I just gave birth to my first daughter, Lucia, six months ago. I am learning as I go and wanted to share with ya'll some of the insights and what has been beneficial to me thus far in my journey as a new mama. Thank you again for listening! Opening & closing song: P…

In this episode, Marina and I chat about her expectations in dating. If you're a guy you'll want to tune in to this one!

Hey friends! Welcome back! This week Marina and I chat about the validity of the Enneagram, and how we can use the 4 temperaments and Myers-Briggs to grow in virtue. Opening song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." Helpful link: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/interelg/documents/rc_pc_interelg_doc_20030203_new-age_en.html #ennea…

55. This week Marina chat about suffering, why we suffer, how we can use our suffering, and share a bit of our personal experiences with suffering. We hope you enjoy this episode! ELIGIBLE BACHELOR OF THE WEEK >>> Mau Saurez, Listen to this episode to hear more about Mauricio. You can find him on IG @mausuarez87 #suffering #love #catholicism #vulne…

This week Marina and I chat about 3 types of friends according to Aristotle. They are: friends of pleasure, utility and virtue. We hope this episode encourages you to find friends of virtue if you don't already have them. We hope you enjoy the episode! Opening and closing song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." #authenticfriendship #virtue #aristotle…

This week's video is in response to #MattFradd's Youtube clip that was titled "Women Aren't Funny." We took the time to find 8 female comedians who are funny and clean. The caveat is that the comedy is clean because anyone can get up in front of a microphone and be raunchy but it takes a certain skill to be humorous and clean. As always, this episo…

52. This week Marina and I answer 22 questions about our lives without holding back!!! This episode is playful and fun so if you are in the mood for some lighthearted entertainment give this a listen!! Opening & closing song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." #22questionsin2022 #teenvogue #fultonsheen #prayer #traveling #colorado #denver #cathoholics…

In light of Shia LaBeouf's recent conversion, Marina and I chat about his interview with Bishop Barron, and other celebrities who are in a league of their own in Hollywood. At the end of the show we also discuss a local eligible Catholic bachelor in the St. Louis area. This episode is JUICY! And don't forget to leave us a 5 STAR RATING! IG > @catho…

Welcome back! This week Marina and I chat about how sometimes we can get caught up in chasing adventures and experiences, and forget that God also calls us to serve him in the mundane. Some of the greatest saints lived ordinary lives and found God in daily circumstances. Let us give ourselves permission to be like Mary and rest at the feet of the L…

Todays episode is about life transitions, whether it be a new job, new state of life, or moving to a new city we provide tips that will help you make a smooth transition. We also talk about life's plateaus, especially in regards to single hood and looking for that special someone. We hope you enjoy the episode!!! Opening song: "I Don't Mind," by Pa…

After a 2 year hiatus, I have decided to resurrect this podcast. This episode catches you up on my life thus far and introduces my best gal and new co-host, Marina Bianco! Hope you enjoy this episode. Intro: "I don't mind," by Particle House

This week I get to chat with my fellow Augustine Institute grad, Taylor Piotrzkowski! Taylor has ministered for years as a Catholic evangelist, bringing young adults to encounter and follow Jesus. He has traveled the country as a NET missionary, worked as a campus minister in Flint, MI during the lead water crisis, and founded the young adult minis…

This week we have Katelyn San Severino on the Podcast! Katelyn is from Philadelphia and is a Chastity speaker with Generation Life! Generation Life is a movement of young people who are committed to building a culture of life by spreading the pro-life and chastity messages to other young people. Katelyn shares her story of waiting and also meeting …

This week I chat about Luke 10: 38-41, which talks about Martha and Mary. Are you feeling overwhelmed??? It's time to recalibrate our prayer lives! In this episode I give some tips on how to do so! Thanks for listening! Surrender novena: https://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/novenas/p03530.htm Intro song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind."…

This week I chat with my friend Kevin Good about inviting God into your mess. Kevin is a Youth Minister in St. Louis and has been involved in ministry for over a decade. In his spare time he plays guitar, takes stellar photos and is always someone you can count on if you're looking for an engaging conversation. Enjoy this Episode Intro Song: Partic…

Today marks ONE YEAR that Cathoholics has been in existance ! In this episode Val and I chat about episode we have done in the past and what we have to look forward to with the podcast! Intro Song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind."

This week I get to chat with my friend Kiki, who is a chastity speaker for Culture Project International. Kiki and I chat about authentic beauty as a woman and she gets real and vulnerable about her struggles with an eating disorder and a negative self-image. She offers practical tips on how to see ourselves as God sees us as beautiful images of th…

This week we are back for round 2 with Molly and Catherine as we chat about our personal experience and processing of what its like to not be able to attend the sacraments. In this episode we cover the importance of obedience, devotion to the Holy Spirit, and an increase of longing for the eucharist. We hope you enjoy this episode! Check out "The W…

This week I get to chat with my friends, Molly Anderson and Catherine Gilmore about the importance of finding authentic community. In this episode we share our own experiences of being formed in community whether in college or grad school and seeking authentic community out as a young adult. We offer our own insights on how we worked hard to find t…

This week I chat with Joe Beggs on how to dialogue with pro-choice minded individuals on abortion from an atheist's perspective. Joe is a Dual-Degree Engineering Student who has a BA in biophysics from Grinnell College in Iowa and is now earning a BS in biomedical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Since he began school at Washing…

This week I chat with my friend Ben Hoyer from Denver, Colorado. We recorded this episode on 3.17, St. Patty's day and chat about our thoughts on the Coronavirus. Ben shares with us St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings on the three types of fear in relation with the current pandemic. He also goes into detail on his work that he's doing with SOCA (Souls of…

This week I get to chat with Liz Slaten! Liz is the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at a parish in the Diocese of Tyler. She grew up in east Texas, and you'll hear it in her lovely accent! Liz also studied History and Philosophy at a Catholic College in Virginia and attained Masters in Leadership for the New Evangelization at the Augustin…

This week I get to chat with Chris Stefanick! Chris is the founder of Real Life Catholic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reengaging a generation. He speaks to over 50,000 people a year and is the author of many books and resources, including Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation. Chris is also the host of EWTN’s Real Life Catholic. Most i…

This week I chat with Mike Mangione, who travels the world playing music in his band and with the Theology of the Body Institute. In this episode I chat with Mike about how he started out living in a van for two years playing music across the United States. He offers insights into his creative process for his albums as well as the role that the art…

Hey Friends! I thought I would do a special episode since everyone is cooped up due to Corona Virus. These are my thoughts on the Gospel of John 4 from Sunday's reading in conjunction with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for lent. We've got plenty of extra penances now that Corona Pandemic is happening. Use this time to pray and stay safe out there…

This week I chat with my friend Will who talks about his line of working computer science and how he was invited to attend a hackathon at the Vatican. He was one out of 120 people who were invited to the Vatican Hackathon. His story is pretty great, but out banter about food in the first 20 minutes is also pretty great. Will is a foodie, so if you …

This week we have Kevin Roerty on the podcast. Kevin and I chat about his ministry, Souls of the Christian Apostolate or SOCA which is based out of Denver, Colorado and focuses on being an interior apostle in order to win interior apostles. Kevin shares a bit of his own faith journey and how his encounter with the Latin Mass drew him into a rich pr…

This week I talk with Kevin Peck who is the campus minister at UMSL and Webster University and also has an amazing story. Kevin shares with our listeners his journey in dealing with cancer and how he was miraculously healed of cancer on an Ignatian retreat. Enjoy this episode!

Thanks for tuning in to listen to episode 30! With Lent right around the corner I get to speak with my lovely friend, Angela Richard as we offer tips for a successful Lent. Angela works as the Young Adult Coordinator for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and offers superb advice on what to give up or do more of for this season of Lent. Enjoy our sanguin…

This week I interview my friend Molly who shares her faith journey and how she use to give in to anger to the point of getting into frequent fights with people at bars. Molly doesn't hold back in this episode and is extremely raw in how she shares the details of her testimony. This episode is powerful in that it shows the transformative power that …

This week I interview the beautiful Stacey Sumereau who is a wife, mother and podcast host of the "Called and Caffeinated," podcast. During this episode Stacey talks about her days as a former Broadway Actress and how she discerned to be a sister at one point in her life. Stacey offers tips for discernment of one's calling and also everyday life. T…

Today I have Joey Pontarelli on the show! Joey is my friend from Denver who will be discussing his ministry Restored. As a child of divorce, Joey Pontarelli started Restored to help other children of divorce. Restored creates content that gives practical advice to teens and young adults on how to cope and heal after the trauma of their parents’ div…

Today I have a friend of mine, Lucas Prize on the show who is from the St. Louis area. Lucas shares with us a little bit about his faith journey and how difficult moments of purification can reorder our desires. Enjoy the depth of convo and the banter!!! Opening song: Open Up by The Brilliance

Today I speak with my good friend TJ Cusack from Philadelphia. TJ works at Temple University and teaches some classes there, go owls. He will be sharing his journey on how he got rid of his smart phone and traded it in for a flip phone and how his relationships have grown as a result of this change. You can follow TJ on the gram at @tminaj1 Thanks …

This week we have Valerie back on the podcast! Val and I talk about and reflect on how crazy 2019 has been for both of us and how God brought us together. Our story of how we became friends and ended up in both STL and in Denver is pretty unique. You will love this episode if you have been a listener from the beginning! Also, Valerie poses a challe…

Today I have Leah Darrow on the podcast! Leah is a former contestant on America's Next Top Model, a wife to her husband, Mom to four kids and one on the way. She's an international speaker and evangelist and recently started the LUX app which is a Catholic app for women who want to grow in their faith. On this episode, Leah and I talk about followi…

Today I have Jason Evert on the show! Jason travels the globe speaking to young people on the virtue of chastity. He’s spoken on 6 continents and to over one million teens. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including how to find your soulmate without losing your soul, raising pure teens and his latest book which we will be discussing tod…

Hi Friends! This week it's just ME talking to ya'll about advent and how to approach this season of waiting. In this episode I share tips on how to trust God and I also discuss John 4. Thanks for tuning in!

This week I interview my good friend, Mary Nordhal who is the Director of Generation Life, based out of Philadelphia. Generation Life is a movement of young people committed to building a culture of life by spreading the pro life and chastity messages to other young people. Mary shares how living out the virtue of chastity has lead her to her vocat…

This week we have my co-worker and friend, Sarah Minnich on to discuss the reality of spiritual warfare. Sarah is the Regional Coordinator for Illinois and Iowa based out of Chicago for Students for Life. She offers practical tips on how to discern what spiritual warfare is and how to combat it.

Today I will be interviewing Marie Putbrese who is a FOCUS Missionary on Lindenwood's campus in St. Louis. Marie is originally from Iowa and is a graduate from Benedictine College in Kansas. She was inspired to start praying boldly after College which lead her to an awakening in her gift for Charismatic prayer. Marie will be talking with us today a…

Jacinta and I are getting pretty good at moving, so we thought we'd share some tips with you! Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.