Among Women Podcast

January 20, 2016 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Waltrude “Among Women” Guest: Tami Kiser, AKA Smart Martha Calling all Moms! This episode is a timely message with a call for all “the Marthas” in our midst — women who know how to get things done! Or, women who know how to give the gift of hospitality and encouragement — Mom-to-Mom! This podcast is about getting on board this Lent with the Catholic Conference 4 Moms. This online conference’s theme is “Faces of Mercy” in honor of the Year of Mercy. It launches Feb 20, 2016, and its super easy to plan it for your parish or home-based gathering. Join me, and conference founder and organizer Tami Kiser as we discuss the good stuff that Moms will experience in this unique online conference — The Catholic Conference 4 Moms! You can offer day of encouragement for you and the Moms in your parish or neighborhood… for a very low price of $59 for “conference-in-a-box”. This is also a chance to watch this conference in your home with friends! This is available

December 30, 2015 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Blessed Victoria Rasoamanarivo “Among Women” Guest: Nancy Ward Pope Francis has proclaimed  “an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy as a special time for the Church, a time when the witness of believers might grow stronger and more effective.” This podcast is devoted to offering tips for sharing your faith story and being a better witness for Christ in the Year of Mercy. Joining me is Catholic blogger Nancy Ward who has designed a new DVD-based seminar “Sharing Your Faith Story.” Together we look at ways to proactively share our personal witness in formal and informal settings. Be listening for tips on being open to witnessing opportunities in the coming year. Also profiled is Blessed Victoria Rasoamanorivo, a 19th century church leader from Madagascar. Links for this episode: Pope Francis’ Papal Bull on the Jubilee Year of Mercy List of Resource for the Year of Mercy from Pat Gohn’s blog Blog post about Blessed Victoria Rasoamanarivo by Silas Henderson

Welcome to Episode 4 of  Among Women “Espresso Shot”* – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn Today’s topic:  The light of Christ and its powerful effect on Christian life. Join me in this 10 minute reflection as we approach the Christmas season. Links for this episode: Bible References: John 1: 9 & 12, John 8:12, Matthew 5: 14, & Isaiah 60:19 A blog post related to this content is found at The Back Porch. Advent of the Heart, by Fr Alfred Delp, SJ *This shorter podcast is part of an ongoing effort to release content on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of each month. Hope you enjoy it!

Dec. 10, 2015 In this episode: “Blessed are They”: Comments & feedback from Among Women Listeners “Among Women” Guest: Kelly Wahlquist This week we look back at 200 episodes and celebrate our longterm relationship since 2009. Listeners write in on what they like about the podcast, and lend their voices to the show. Our Among Women conversation this week is with author Kelly Wahlquist. We discuss her new book Created to Relate — describing that women are “radically” relational — and it helps us evangelize! Links for this episode: Created to Relate by Kelly Wahlquist WINE: Women In the New Evangelization WINE and Shrine pilgrimage Year of Mercy Resources Winners of the AW 200 Drawing Prize Packs: Jennifer Harned, Angie Wolfe, Debbie Quakkelaar, and Felicia Brown-Anderson. Thank you to all who entered! Other shows of related interest: AW 191 with “Jenny”, “Jenny’s IVF Story” AW 183 with Leila Marie Lawler, “The Little Oratory” AW 159 with Mary Wallace, “Faith-filled Women at Work” AW 109 with Erin Aldric

November 30, 2015 In this episode: “Blessed are They”: St Frances Xavier Cabrini “Among Women” Guest: Melanie Rigney One part a meditation on the Beatitudes and one part a reflection on the lives of the saints, Melanie Rigney’s new book, Blessed Are You: Finding Inspiration from Our Sisters in Faith, is the basis for our conversation today on how to live the beatitudes. In other words, it’s how to live like Jesus. Also in this episode, a profile on the life of St Frances Xavier Cabrini, and encouragement to tune into the Jubilee Year of Mercy coming Dec 8th. Links for this episode: Details for the Among Women 200 Giveaway (see below, too!) Mother Cabrini’s order: Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Jubilee Year of Mercy Melanie Rigney.com Blessed Are You: Finding Inspiration from Our Sisters in Faith, by Melanie Rigney Your Daily Tripod My blog post about “meekness” on the Blessed Are You blog tour, plus links for other posts in this series. Other shows of related interest: AW 169: A Saintly Si

November 20, 2015 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Thérèse of Lisieux “Among Women” Guest: Lisa Mladinich This week we look at the blessings and challenges of midlife and beyond. This is a great take on the feminine genius and how women become more beautiful — not less! — as they age. Join author and amazing catechist, Lisa Mladinich, and I as we discuss the heavenly sides of dealing with our own mortality, and rediscover our mission in God’s plan as we discuss themes from her new book, True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life. Links for this episode:  Links for Lisa Mladinich: True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life by Lisa Mladinich Amazing Catechists Booklets for catechists Water Into Wine Blog Other shows of related interest: AW 43: Lisa Mladinich tells her conversion story. Find out how Lisa went from being an actress to a catechist. AW 78: Lisa Mladinich shares what it means to be an amazing catechist. AW  151 with Elizabeth Foss, an installment of the “Midlif

November 10, 2015 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Rose of Lima “Among Women” Guest: María Morera Johnson This episode is one I’ve been waiting for all year! My friend, author and Catholic Weekend host María Morera Johnson, joins me for the Among Women interview. Maria brings some of the stories behind her new book, including how the book got its name:  My Badass Book of Saints: Courage Women Who Showed Me How to Live. This is one book that I hope many women will read, and a book I especially hope you’ll put in the hands of someone who may never pick up a book of saints otherwise. In this conversation, my writing buddy and good friend gives us the background on how a word like “badass” got into the book’s title, and her own powerful lessons of how God has helped her  — and a variety of saints and impressive women — persevere under trials and hardships! Not only that, Maria talks about her recent pilgrimage to Cuba and her personal meeting with Pope Francis and other church leaders! Maria Johnson

October 30, 2015 In this episode: “Blessed are They”: Madeleine Sophie Barat “Among Women” Guest: Heidi Bratton Welcome to Among Women! As we look toward November and the month of saints and souls, Pat talk about the gift of peace and what we really mean when we say “rest in peace.” Speaking of peace, Pat also has a fine chat with author Heidi Bratton about her latest book, Finding God’s Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Meditations for Women. Also in this episode, we look at the life of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, known for her founding of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Links for this episode: Finding God’s Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Meditations for Women by Heidi Bratton Other books by Heidi Bratton Other shows of related interest: AW 77: A special edition on prayer. Here AW listeners share on this episode! AW Espresso Shot #1: on Perseverance AW 107: Making Peace with Your Body with Kate Wicker Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast

October 20, 2015 Blessed are They: St Silvia Among Women guest: Grace Mazza Urbanski In this new Among Women podcast, my guest, Grace Mazza Urbanski, and I met while we were both attending the World Meeting of Families last month. Grace’s ministry in the Apostleship of Prayer led to her new book, Pray With Me: Seven Simple Ways to Pray with Your Children. This is a beautiful new resource for families and I’m happy to share some great tips from Grace and the book in this interview. Also profiled in this episode is the life of St Silvia, mother to St Gregory the Great. Links for this episode:  Grace Mazza Urbanski’s Book: Pray With Me Grace’s Blog: Praying with Grace Apostleship of Prayer Book: Prayers for Married Couples Other shows of related interest: AW 186 with Leila Marie Lawler, “On Faith, Grace, and Prayer in Marriage and Family Life”. AW 76 with Laura Lee Richard, “Raising Saints for the Church”. AW 104 and AW 105 with guest Melanie Bettinelli, “Little Ones in the Domestic Church.” AW 193 with gues

October 10, 2015 In this episode: “Blessed are They”: St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) Dawn Eden “Among Women” Guest: Dawn Eden In this episode we examine the virtue of chastity with author of The Thrill of the Chaste, Dawn Eden. There is something in conversation for women in every vocation. Chastity needs cultivating in every state of life. Also in this show, in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary this month, a look at Edith Stein’s writings on the relationship between Mary and us. Note to Parents: some of this subject matter may be a bit mature for children. Links for this episode: The Catholic Dictionary Writings of Edith Stein Vol II 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr Michael Gaitley The Thrill of the Chaste by Dawn Eden My Peace I Give You by Dawn Eden The Dawn Patrol – Dawn Eden’s blog Pope Francis’ message to youth Other shows of related interest: AW 140: Saintly Perspectives on Healing Sexual Wounds with Dawn Eden AW 32: On this show from early archives, Dr Maureen Hearden discusses the f

October 1, 2015 “Among Women” Guests:  Lisa Hendey, and Pat Gohn, inside Pat’s ’14 Mini Cooper on the drive home. In this episode: This is an extended special edition podcast with a recap of what we found most meaningful during our week in Philadelphia attending the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Mass with Pope Francis. This rambling conversation took place IN a MINI, but folks, it ain’t a mini conversation. It clocks in at 90 minutes.We are two friends in real life who love to travel together and gab! Buckle up as we take the drive home and record this podcast examining World Meeting talks, homilies, the city of Philadelphia, music by Matt Maher and Andrea Bocelli, praying with saints, the people we met, and the fun we had with the global convention known as the World Meeting of Families that sparked the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to the US. Pope Francis preaching at the Mass on Ben Franklin Highway. 9.27.15. (Photo courtesy of Diana von Glahn. All rights reserved. Used with permission.) (Cli

Welcome to Episode 3 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn Today’s topic: What would you ask Pope Francis? During the Festival of Families in Philadelphia, aka the Francis festival, I spoke to many women asking one question:  What would you like to say to Pope Francis? I hope the Holy Father is listening! At the end of the podcast listen for The Faithful Traveler, Diana von Glahn, and CatholicMom.com founder and popular author Lisa Hendey to weigh in with their thoughts. Here are some of the responses that I also received on my Facebook page when I asked the same question: Leticia from CT: Thank you for making the media notice those with special needs by your great example of love for them. Melanie from MA: Thank you. I love you. Pray for me. We pray for you every day. My kids love you! Linda from GA: “Thank you” –probably thru streaming teams, and then she would hug him. Lyn from NC: Where do you get the energy and the strength to carry out

Welcome to Episode 2 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn Today’s topic: Live on location at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, PA. I spent time asking women (and one very nice priest) for their comments about what were some of the highlights for them. Links for this episode: World Meeting of Families AW Espresso Shot #3 – What would you ask Pope Francis?        

Welcome to Episode 1 of  Among Women “Espresso Shot”* – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn Today’s topic:  perseverance.     Links for this episode: Bible Reference: Psalm 103 An blog post related to this material on the Catholic Writers Guild website. *This shorter podcast is part of an ongoing effort to release content on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of each month. Hope you enjoy it!

August 28, 2015 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Elizabeth Ann Seton “Among Women” Guest: Christin Jezak This episode recaps Pat’s summer break from podcasting and returns with reflections on building a strong prayer life to help to keep us in God’s will. Pat’s unpacks these themes in the life and writings of St Elizabeth Ann Seton. We also find them in the work of actress/producer Christin Jezak, who shares her unique calling to be a Pauline Cooperator, a lay member of the Pauline family with a special media charism. Christin Jezak. Official photo courtesy of IMDB Links for this episode: Christin Jezak’s “Person to Person” Theatre Video: Symphony of Joy: The Story of Mother Scholastica Video and blog: Ladies Keepin’ It Real Daughters of St Paul Pauline Cooperators Film: Media Apostle  Blog Post on “For Love of Augustine, or, What I did over my summer vacation” Blog Post on “What I did over my summer vacation” Part 2 featuring Mother Seton.” Other shows of related interest: AW 39: This show fr

June 14, 2015 Among Women guest: Jenny Vaughn This is a very important show for the Among Women audience since it is first time we’ve discussed in-vitro fertilization, both in relation to Catholic teaching, and within the life story of a guest. For many years I have searched for a guest who would dare to talk about this subject in a reasonable and faith-filled way. In this special expanded edition of Among Women, I am suspending our normal format in order that I can bring you this important conversation in its entirety. Our focus today is on one woman’s story, Jenny Vaughn, and her personal journey through IVF, in vitro fertilization, and her conversion to a deeper relationship with Jesus and the Catholic Church. Parental Programming Note: This program is rated PG-13. It contains mature subject matter, not suitable for children. There is no quibbling about Catholic teaching on the part of this show, but as we will hear, our guest took a while, for a variety of reasons, to come around to the truth of this teac

May 25, 2015 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Discover four new saints canonized by Pope Francis “Among Women” Guest: Margaret Rose Realy This week we discover four new saints that Pope Francis recently canonized — four religious sisters — perfect for the Year of Consecrated Life! Plus author and blogger and master gardener Margaret Rose Realy helps us bring faith to the garden, and much more! Links for this episode: Jesus, Present Before Me, by Fr Peter John Cameron, OP Vatican Booklet for the Canonization of four new saints (.PDF) A Catholic Gardener’s Spiritual Almanac, by Margaret Rose Realy Morning Rose Prayer Gardens, a blog by Margaret Rose Realy Find more information about Margaret Rose Realy’s other books and her speaking topics, go here. Events page for the Catholic Writers Guild (conferences, retreats) Other shows of related interest: AW 91 with a bio of Blessed Mariam of Baouardy AW 21: with Margaret Rose Realy as part of a panel from the Catholic Writers Guild Reminders: Send your com

March 3, 2015 This episode: “Blessed are They”: St Dorothy of Montau “Among Women” Guest: Sr Theresa Aletheia Noble FSP In this episode we catch up after a hiatus and talk about spiritual direction and the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. We also discuss the need to lead with humility in Lent, in our dealings with others, and most especially when we are trying to invite friends and loved back to the Catholic faith. Today’s guest, Sr Theresa Aletheia Noble FSP, is a new author who shares her own story of coming back to Catholicism after rejecting it in her childhood for atheism. Additionally, she offers listeners three helpful tips from her new book, The Prodigal You Love: Inviting Loved Ones Back to the Church. Links for this episode: Praying the Rosary with St Thérèse of Lisieux – audio CD Sr Theresa Noble’s book: The Prodigal You Love Sr Theresa Noble’s blog: Pursued by Truth Pat Gohn’s Lenten blog posts.  From Pat Gohn’s Patheos archives: “What Do You Want Me to Pray For?” Other shows of related inter

December 13, 2014 In this episode: “Blessed are They”: Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mary’s Spiritual Motherhood “Among Women” Guest: Mary Matheus This week we look at Mary’s spiritual maternity, her spiritual motherhood of the Church and of us! In our Blessed Our They segment I share some of the magisterial teaching on Mary’s spiritual maternity. In our Among Women segment, I speak with Mary Matheus, this year’s Treasurer of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW). Together we talk about how the NCCW shines the light on the leadership of women in the Church and in the world. The theme of spiritual motherhood is very dear to my heart, not only in terms of Mary’s spiritual motherhood in my life, but the spiritual motherhood that we women can exercise spiritual maternity in example of Mary’s role. She is the feminine genius par excellence, and I spend a few chapters on this subject in my book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood. As a special additional feature of tod

November 24, 2014 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta “Among Women” Guest: Jean Heimann This week we look at saints who can help us grow in specific virtues as told in the new book from Catholic Fire blogger Jean Heimann, Seven Saints for Seven Virtues. In this episode Jean Heimann and I will examine the lives of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta as a model of the virtue of charity, St John Paul II as a paragon of diligence, and St Augustine as an example of temperance. In our saint segment, I’ll offer an excerpt from Heimann’s book profiling Blessed Teresa of Calcutta’s friendship with St. John Paul II.  Links for this episode: Dates for the new liturgical year, starting with Advent Jean Heimann’s Catholic Fire blog   Jean Heimann’s articles at New Evangelizers Jean Heimann’s book Seven Saints for Seven Virtues and Facebook page Humanum – on the complementarity of man and woman. Great videos on marriage and the family. Other shows of related interest:  AW 159: This show profiles