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Universal Voices/Voces UniversalesTogether As Body: The Dorothea ProjectUniversal Voices is back with an all new mini-series. This season we explore how different folks within the Universal Church are experiencing community within the Body of Christ. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Katie Holler and Viridiana Herrera of The Dorothea Project. The Dorothea Project is a community of Catholic women formed by Catholic Social Teaching, called to speak truth and defend human dignity. The three women spend time talking about the beauty and power of women coming together to act and move in the defense of human dignity. They also chat about:Motherhood.The power of belonging...
2026-01-0939 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesSanando y Sirviendo en ComunidadAlfredo Flores nació en Cancún, Quintana Roo, donde creció rodeado de una familia y de una formación que lo guiaron por el camino del servicio. Más tarde, se mudó a la Ciudad de México y, gracias a la influencia de los salesianos, creció y maduró en la fe cristiana. Es licenciado en marketing, una carrera que le ha permitido desarrollar habilidades organizativas, comunicativas y de liderazgo a través de diversas organizaciones de servicio en su parroquia. En ellas ha encontrado comunidad y sanación para su depresión. Puedes encontrarlo en Facebook...
2025-12-1339 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesTogether As Body: Saintly WitnessUniversal Voices is back with an all new mini-series. This season we explore how different folks within the Universal Church are experiencing community within the Body of Christ. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Karina Breceda. Alissa and Karina discuss Fr. Rick Thomas whose case for canonization was recently opened. Fr. Rick was a central figure in Karina's life and she credits him for leading her to the work with migrants that she now does. The two chat about the rich community Fr. Thomas shepherded and how his model of prayer, joy, obedience, and service left a lasting impression. In...
2025-11-1840 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesFomentado una comunidad católica sobre ruedasNuestro presentador, Juan Carlos Hernández, regresa esta séptima temporada con más entrevistas en español. Emmanuel Simental, abogado de profesión y nacido en el seno de una familia católica que le inculcó la fe y su amor por la Iglesia llevándolo a servir en diversos ministerios como monaguillo, catequista y coordinador, además de fomentar su formación en círculos de apologética y doctrina social y diplomados en diversas materias como Sagradas Escrituras, Música Sagrada y Derecho Canónico. Su vida de fe, la espiritualidad ignaciana y la búsqueda d...
2025-11-0446 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesTogether As Body: Becoming a [New] Parish FamilyUniversal Voices is back with an all new mini-series. This season we explore how different folks within the Universal Church are experiencing community within the Body of Christ. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Jessica Mendoza. Alissa and Jessica discuss, "Partners in the Gospel," currently taking place in the Archdiocese of Seattle. The two talk about:Why Partners in the Gospel came about and the hope behind it.The power of being intentional and careful with important things.The power of listening and responding.Practicing not bringing "serial consumerism" into parish life.Working together as the Body.Allowing ourselves...
2025-10-2536 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesTogether As Body: Intro to Season SevenIn this quick 10 minute episode, Alissa talks of a slight pivot in this, the 7th season of Universal Voices Podcast Miniseries. She talks unity but not uniformity, introduces a key scripture verse and expresses the hope that the podcast will continue to reflect both the hard and the hopeful of the experiences of faith.
2025-10-1810 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesDe la muerte a una misión por la vida: Miriam y José Manuel TejedaMiriam y José Manuel Tejeda son una pareja católica de la Ciudad de México cuya misión de vida nació bajo circunstancias desafiantes (pero también milagrosas), tras una enfermedad y 47 días en terapia intensiva en un hospital de los Estados Unidos. En este podcast, comparten su vida y cómo su misión se extiende no solo a los bebés por nacer, sino también a las mujeres que crían a esos niños.Mater Filius (latín para Madre e Hijo/a), su ministerio, comenzó con una casa de acogida y refugio en la...
2025-06-231h 38Universal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for Beauty, Responsible Citizenship, & Laudato Si'Universal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Alexander Walton. Alissa invites Alexander in to discuss his time in a Laudato Si' Fellowship Program through the National Religious Partnership for the Environment and the USCCB. The two talk of the program as well as a host of other topics including: Christ as the Morning Star.Grappling with our tradition as gift to the Church.Alexander's background in philosophy.The interconnectedness of all things.Pope Francis as conversation starter.Being a good neighbor as an extension of our citizenship.Learning a...
2025-06-1635 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesEl Camino gradual de la FeNacido en el seno de una familia católica en Monterrey, México, Diego Estrada comparte sobre un profundo encuentro con Dios cuando era adolescente. Después, la constante interacción con sacerdotes y seminaristas lo condujo al seminario. Actualmente es seminarista de la Diócesis de Austin en el estado de Texas en los Estados Unidos. Habla de los pasos graduales del discernimiento y de cómo busca seguir la voz de Dios en libertad y tomando como ejemplo a los santos. Sus santas favoritas son Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús y Santa Teresa de Ávila.En I...
2025-06-0834 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Families & The School of LoveUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Deanna Johnston. Alissa and Deanna jump into a wide range of topics related to faith, marriage and family life including:Finding joy and peace in our own gifts and the gifts of others.Being rooted in our worth.NFP as gift and also as purifying cross.The Church as a place of joy.Honoring each family's story within our Church.The gift and value that every family brings to the Church.The School of Love.Accompanying families and encouraging them in...
2025-05-2649 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesMía Schroeder: De Raíces Católicas a una Misión en los MediosMía Schroeder de Guadalajara, Jalisco México comparte sobre su las raíces de su fe y el sacrifico de su familia por la misma y como este ejemplo ha influido en su vida, carrera, y vocación. También habla su esperanza para las personas que busquen seguir sus pasos. Mía trabaja en los medios El Sembrador, Apostolicus 1370 AM y Fiat María (su proyecto), entre otros. La pueden seguir en Instagram: @mia_medios_28. Te invitamos a apoyar From Here Media haciendo un donativo en este enlace: fromheremedia.org/donateMía Schroeder: From Cat...
2025-05-1851 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Finding Place in a ParishUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Lisa Scata. Lisa shares about her heart for finding place within a parish community. Alissa and Lisa dive into:Creating connections with people.The unity available to us in the Eucharist.Feelings around transitions.The sense of constancy parish life can provide.Being refined by community.How longing can be invitation.How what makes us come alive can lead to deeper community.Lisa Scata is a mom, wife, Elementary teacher, and former Director of Children’s Ministry who lives in Co...
2025-05-1040 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesUn Corazón Para la Santidad en la Vida OrdinariaNancy Rivera vive en la Florida con su esposo e hijos. Le apasiona crear un mundo más justo y pacífico. Le encanta viajar, explorar grandes ciudades, así como pueblos pequeños, también hacer amigos mientras descubre nuevos lugares. Más allá de sus actividades profesionales y personales, Nancy está dedicada a promover el cuidado de la creación y ayudar a los demás a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Ella confía en el llamado del Evangelio a santificar nuestra vida a través del amor y el servicio a los demás dentro de las situacione...
2024-11-2045 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Religious VocationsUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Katie Prejean McGrady. Katie shares about her heart for the religious vocations of the Church and the joy found in loving and being loved by folks within the different callings. Katie and Alissa also chat about: The sacred middle, and the normal everyday CatholicBeing invitational in how we live our faithThe beauty of living an integrated faithThe golden thread of connectivity within the ChurchCatholicism as who we are and what we do"Uncle" Tim DolanHow the different vocations within the Church n...
2024-11-1252 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesUn Corazón Por El Servicio a La FamiliaSocorro sirve como la presidenta en la mesa directiva de la Asociación Católica de Vida Familiar (CFLA por su sigla en inglés). Trabaja para la Diócesis de Kalamazoo desde noviembre de 2013, como Directora Asociada para la Vida Parroquial y Liderazgo Laico – Iglesia Doméstica. Durante este tiempo ha trabajado diligentemente, tendiendo la mano y acompañando a individuos y familias en todo tipo de situaciones y niveles sociales. Ha buscado formar discípulos afectivos en el ministerio parroquial familiar para promover un sano ministerio familiar como Ecclesia domestica, tomando en serio y fielmente la familia...
2024-11-0352 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for Eucharistic Unity: NEC RecapUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Beth Lee and Jen Podichetty to chat about From Here's Field Trip to the National Eucharistic Congress in July. The three dive into:What each person was thinking/feeling headed into the Congress.What the experience of the Congress was like for each of them.Hope!Peace!Joy!Being a Eucharist-centered Church.The Syro-Malabar Rite they experienced.Sister Josephine, Gloria Purvis, and Cardinal Tagle.The power of belonging.Jesus as gift.Diversity and welcome.The power of a Church who doesn't...
2024-10-2640 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesUn Corazón Para La Evangelización DigitalNuestra conversación esta semana es con Verónica Brunkow. Ella es brasileña, una laica consagrada en el Regnum Christi desde hace 24 años. Ha dedicado 20 años a la formación y acompañamiento espiritual de los jóvenes del Regnum Christi en Brasil y México. Es misionera digital y desde 2018 realiza un proyecto de evangelización a través de las redes sociales. Actualmente trabaja en el Dicasterio de la Comunicación del Vaticano apoyando el proyecto “La Iglesia te escucha” dedicado a acompañar la Misión de la Iglesia en los ambientes digitales. Ella fue forma...
2024-10-1846 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Forming A Political ConscienceUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Julie Walsh to share about her heart for forming a political conscience. This episode is packed with goodness as Julie shares her heart around what it is to integrate our moral and political lives. Julie and Alissa dive into:The value of time alone and time with peopleThinking of politics in regards to how it helps us to relate to one anotherThe Truth found in the Universal Catholic ChurchHelping to create welcome in our communitiesPolitics as it relates to our spiritualityLetting...
2024-10-1135 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesUn Corazón para la Paz en la ComunidadVoces Universales es parte de la serie de pódcasts Universal Voices de From Here Media. El presentador de los pódcasts en español es Juan Carlos Hernández. ¡Bienvenidos! En este pódcast hablamos con Dolores Casteñeda, una residente del barrio La Villita en Chicago. Lucha por la paz y por compartir el amor de Dios con su prójimo aún bajo circunstancias dificles. Con su amiga Doris Hernández, crearon el grupo Padres Ángeles para responder a la violencia con amor y acoger a los jóvenes extraviados y a sus famliar...
2024-05-2731 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesPentecost Bonus with Meg Hunter-Kilmer and Tina GuydenWe are excited to offer this bonus episode in honor of YOU + Pentecost and are so grateful to our Guadalupe Circle Members who make things like this possible.Guadalupe Circle is a small but mighty group of donors who give monthly to help sustain From Here and all we create.We humbly ask you to prayerfully consider joining Guadalupe Circle and helping us to continue our mission of encouraging the lay Church as they seek to love God, Neighbor and Self! Join today.We hope you enjoy the deep and wide...
2024-05-2127 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for InclusionUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Lisa Gonzales to share about her heart for inclusion. This episode is packed with goodness as Lisa shares her heart around what it is to show love by including others. Listen in as Lisa and Alissa dive into:Being comfy in our own skin.Sharing joy so that people know it exists alongside the hard parts of life.FIT CHECKS! Being a welcoming place for people.Finding mercy through the Church.
2024-05-1050 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesUn Corazón Para Nuestra Madre MaríaVoces Universales es parte de la serie de pódcasts Universal Voices de From Here Media. El presentador de los pódcasts en español es Juan Carlos Hernández. ¡Bienvenidos! En este pódcast hablamos con Adriana Elizabeth Castillo. Ella es de Ecuador y nos habla sobre su vida de inmigrante y como su abuela y un grupo misionero despertaron una conversión basada en el amor de nuestra madre María. Esta devoción despertó una devoción tan profunda que motivó la creación de el documental María, la Mujer más Empoderada...
2024-05-0325 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Building RelationshipsUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Cecilia Flores to share about her heart for building relationships. This episode is packed with gems as Cecilia shares her wisdom around what it is to enter into relationship with others. This episode is not only full of invitation and care, it is also full of nuggets to take to reflection and prayer. Listen in as Cecilia and Alissa dive into:Showing up as our authentic selves.Being received as gift and accepting others as gift.Embracing the unique gifts we...
2024-04-2748 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesUn Corazón para el Arte SacroVoces Universales es parte de la serie de pódcasts Universal Voices de From Here Media. El presentador de los pódcast en español es Juan Carlos Hernández. ¡Bienvenidos! En este pódcast hablamos con Bernardo Ramonfaur sobre su vida y como lo condujo a la fe y el arte. Bernardo comparte como fue descubriendo su razón de ser por los caminos del estudio, el arte y la libertad. Nacido en Monterrey Nuevo León México, Bernardo cursa estudios de artes visuales en la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León y posteriormente estudios de d...
2024-04-1849 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Eucharistic PilgrimageUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Chenele Shaw to share about her heart for The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. This episode is packed with goodness as the two chat about the extraordinary opportunity to walk with Jesus all over the United States as part of the larger Eucharistic Revival. The pilgrimage which begins at four different pilgrimage routes across the country on Pentecost Sunday (May 19th) will conclude just before the National Eucharistic Congress in July. This episode is not only full of excellent information, it is also jam...
2024-04-1245 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for Native MinistryTeresa Rojo Tsosie is a Dine woman living in Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona. She is the director of religious education at St. Jude Parish, and one of the lead organizers in the creation of Wholemakers: A Journey in Ecological Conversion for Young Adults, by Young Adults, a curriculum being used in Catholics parishes, schools, and communities across the United States to help root Catholic youth in the ecological underpinnings of the Catholic faith. She serves on various committees and boards for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, is a national leader on Catholic-indigenous exploration of our call...
2023-11-2726 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesUn Corazón Para las OrillasVoces Universales es parte de la serie de pódcasts Universal Voices que inició Alissa Molina en el año 2020. El presentador de los pódcasts en español es Juan Carlos Hernández. ¡Bienvenidos! En este pódcast continuamos las conversaciones sobre, Un Corazón Para las Orillas, o hacia que se inclina el corazón del invitado. Juan Carlos habla con Karina Breceda sobre su servicio a madres en la frontera El Paso/Ciudad Juárez y lo que significa para ella tener un corazón que vive dentro y más allá de las fronteras. Kar...
2023-11-1535 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for Imago DeiUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Allison Sullivan. This episode is packed with goodness as Alissa and Allison enter into conversation around the Truth that every single person reflects the image of God. The two focus on going "to the base of the mountain" to see that the failure to honor the Imago Dei in all people is at the root of all that ails us, They talk of ways to begin to step with humility and courage to see and treat people as the image bearers they...
2023-11-1147 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesUn Corazón Para El ServicioUniversal Voices, ahora en español, es Voces Universales y será parte de esta serie de podcasts que inició Alissa Molina en el 2020. Nos da muchísimo gusto poder compartir estos podcasts con ustedes en español. ¡Bienvenidos!El presentador para estos podcasts en español será Juan Carlos Hernández. Si quieren escuchar su conversación (en inglés) con Alissa del 20 de octubre de 2023, la encontrarán en la lista de podcasts anteriores. Ahora, en Voces Universales continuamos las conversaciones. En esta emisión, Juan Carlos habla con Ale Hamlet y sobre...
2023-11-0245 min
FIVE PLACES L.A.13: Ingalill Wahlroos-RitterShow notes and Ingalill’s Five Places:1.10,000ft above LA (preferably in a small aircraft, but also in a commercial plane)2. Grand Park, designed by Deborah Sussman / SussmanPrejza3. Angel City Football Club games at Gensler-designed BMO stadium, and the walk from Metro, through Exposition Park with the Rose Garden, the CAAM, the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and the Coliseum.4. The back yard, in general, Ingalill’s family’s back yard in particular, and the view from her deck which includes the DWP Building, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles City Hal...
2023-11-0253 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Holy TensionUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Jennifer Nutzman. Jenny is a cradle Catholic who moved around as a child, learning early to adapt and love everyone as they are wherever they are. She currently finds hope in working to help people recognize the convergence of our Catholic Social Teaching and the synodal church, the church of accompaniment, that we are called to be at this point in history.This episode is packed with all sorts of hope as Alissa and Jenny enter into conversation around what...
2023-10-2743 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For CommunityUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Juan Carlos Hernandez. JC and Alissa discuss community and so much more including:How food can create spaces of welcome and community.Gratitude and appreciation.The power of prayer.The power of simple acts of connection.The ways community has been modeled by the ones who have come before.Open tabled fellowship.Feed. Pray. Walk (this was SO good).Make sure to stick around until the end to hear Universal Podcast news!Thank you so much for listening...
2023-10-2039 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For The Spiritually TiredUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this final of six new episodes, Alissa welcomes Laura Kelly Fanucci. Laura is an author, speaker, retreat leader, and founder of Mothering Spirit, an ecumenical project on parenting and spirituality. She has authored seven books, including Everyday Sacrament: The Messy Grace of Parenting and Grieving Together: A Couple's Journey through Miscarriage. Laura’s work has been featured on the Hallow and Ritual apps, and in popular outlets including NPR’s Morning Edition, On Being, and the Kelly Clarkson Show. She writes frequently for online and print publ...
2023-03-211h 01Universal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For WelcomeUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Mary Ellen Mitchell. Mary Ellen is the co-director of Lydia's House, a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality in Cincinnati, Ohio. The pair spend time diving into Mary Ellen's heart for welcome, her work with moms and kids at Lydia's House, and the Catholic call to community and compassion. This is a hard and hopeful episode as the two also venture into:Finding goodness in order and also leaving room for surprise.A path forward in the whole life call of the...
2023-03-0858 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For A Kind & Loving ChurchUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this episode, Alissa welcomes John Hamlet. John is a former student from Alissa's time preparing high school teens for Confirmation. He is in his first year of college and Alissa was excited to learn from him as a young person in the Church. The pair had planned to chat about the Church being who She says She is in the world, but the conversation soon turned to John's desire for our Church to reflect kindness and love in the world. This simple theme became a really...
2023-02-2126 min
Raised CatholicLenten GoalsThis week I'm encouraging us to choose our Lenten practices and disciplines by first deciding where we want to be come Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Choosing our 'why' and 'where' will naturally lead us to the 'what' that will best support us to walking our this wilderness with Jesus who came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. Let's trust and walk with Him this Lent toward a more abundant, more holy, more joyful and peaceful life.
As you'll hear in the episode, I'm taking a break from the podcast for Lent, but...
2023-02-2111 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Women In The ChurchUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this third of six new episodes, Alissa welcomes Shannon Wimp Schmidt. Shannon is a Parish Vitality Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Chicago, co-host of Plaid Skirts and Basic Black Podcast, and author of the book Fat Luther, Slim Pickin’s (Ave Maria Press, 2022). She lives in Chicagoland with her husband, Eric, and their four children. This episode is packed with all sorts of gems as Alissa and Shannon tackle everything from Shannon's heart for women in the Church, to what happens to the Church in...
2023-02-0850 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Black HistoryUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this second of six new episodes, Alissa welcomes Nate Tinner-Williams. Nate is co-founder and editor of Black Catholic Messenger, and a seminarian with the Josephites. He is a native of Evansville, Indiana, a lover of New Orleans, and currently resides in Washington, DC. This episode is jam packed with wisdom as Nate shares his heart for Black History. Listen in to a learn a little about:Black Catholic MessengerThe Black Catholic History of the United StatesThe ways the Holy Spirit is all over N...
2023-01-2448 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart For Not Going At It AloneUniversal Voices is back with an all new A Heart For mini-series. In this first of six new episodes, Alissa welcomes in Tina Guyden and the pair chat about their hearts for not going at it alone. Join them as they venture into: The discomfort of growth.Letting go of perfection in relationship and/or community.The power of people who stretch us.The power of people who see us.Persistence.Allowing ourselves a break from said persistence. The best t-shirt slogan of all time.Vulnerability. Thank you so much for listening. We are so glad you are...
2023-01-1045 minRaised CatholicReconstructing Faith, Part TwoThis week continues a series which explores the rebuilding of faith practices following or during a season of deconstruction. I hope the resources below will give you a good foundation to enter into this topic well.
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2022-09-2011 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesBonus Episode: Celebrating + Announcing Our New OfferingIn this Bonus Episode Alissa talks all things new and exciting for From Here Media!Listen in to hear Alissa talk about:Answering Jesus' call to live out the Great CommandmentWhy mission and vision matter when building somethingTHE INCREDIBLE LAY CHURCHCelebratingJesus working with her stubborn natureWIDENING, WITNESSING, & IGNITINGCare and prudence as it relates to matters of the faith of othersThe VesselSHARE, GROW, PRAY, AND GREETExcitement about the futureSubscribe to The Vessel here.Donate to From Here's 20K Campaign here.Learn more about us here. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
2022-08-2624 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesBonus Episode: Christmas OfferingWelcome to this special bonus offering of Universal Voices Podcast Mini-Series. Alissa invites some of the contributors of Common Horizon in to record the pieces from the publication as a love offering and thank you to all From Here supporters.Tune in as she gives a little update about From Here and then enjoy the following guests reading their pieces:Part One: Poem and Prayers,Rachel Simpson, Morning PrayerCameron Bellm, A Church of AccompanimentRakhi McCormick, A Sacred SenseLaura Fanucci, A prayer for Dignity, For All of U...
2021-12-2247 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesBonus Episode: No Unlikely SaintsIn this Bonus Episode, Alissa talks with Cameron Bellm, Lauren Winter, and Sara Alexander the creators of No Unlikely Saints, A Mental Health Pilgrimage With Sacred Company. This conversation was packed with so much goodness. Listen in as the women unpack:The Necessity of Conversations around Mental Health in the Catholic ChurchThe gifts of therapy and medication The gifts of walking with Saints who experienced mental illnessThe gift of not walking aloneThe harm that shame doesThe reasons the writers wrote the devotionalThe both/and nature of both praying and seeking medical help with our mental healthY...
2021-09-1441 minRaised CatholicDiscerning in a Divided ChurchYou don't have to be an actively practicing Catholic to see that the much of the church seems divided into 'camps' these days. In today's episode, we'll talk about that unfortunate reality and offer some ways that we can approach our next chapter of faith even in the chaos of a divided church. I hope these resources will be helpful as you explore this topic. Find me on instagram or on my blog to connect further!
1. Beth Moore's 31 Days of Prayer
2. From Here Media, publisher of Common Horizon, an exploration into Catholic Social Teaching
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2021-07-2711 min
Plaid Skirts & Basic BlackFrom Here to a Common HorizonIn this special bonus episode, From Here Media founder Alissa Molina (Universal Voices Podcast) joins Shannon for a chat about the origins of her not-for-profit undertaking and her new magazine "Common Horizon" (featuring pieces from your two favorite podcast hosts!). Shannon and Marcia also share their *slighty* overwhelmed weather check and an offertory filled with goodness and a very minimal amount of fire-related traumatic memories.Theme Song: "Seas of Mars" by Jazzhar © 2015Find From Here Media: https://linktr.ee/alissamolinaOffertoryAlissa - "The Chosen" TV Series - https://watch.an...
2021-05-2643 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesBonus Episode: Introducing Common HorizonIn this Bonus Episode Alissa talks with Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg, Natalie Alfaro Frazier, Jenny Nutzman and Cameron Bellm, some of the creators who are part of Common Horizon, a print publication that explores the 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching. Listen in to hear the five women discuss:Caring beyond ourselvesCaring beyond our ChurchFollowing the model of Jesus via Catholic Social TeachingMaking spaces that allow for showing up as our real selvesRacismThe Death PenaltyWidening our tables and the voices we hear fromNuns and the role of women in our faithBeing a Church of Accompaniment Giving Rise to Cou...
2021-05-1348 minRaised CatholicGood NewsIn today's episode we're talking about something which has become so clear to me this past week: we have reached an inflection point for the Church in America. If you have complicated feelings about church right now, this episode is for you.
Here are some voices I trust that are naming the current time we're in as American Christians, and some voices that are calling out in the wilderness toward authentic and deep relationship with Christ in this time.
1. Emily P. Freeman. Read this post first, then follow for more. Her graceful, honest voice is so...
2021-04-0610 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for the Cost and the Reward of Christian DiscipleshipIn the final episode of this 12-part series Alissa wraps up this project by:Talking about the evolution of this mini-seriesExploring the necessity of reckoning what we believe and how we live that outPushing back on comfortable ChristianityDoubling down on the daily work that we are called to do Asking what Christian discipleship costs usPointing to the necessity of drinking from the well of the sacraments, prayer and communityGiving a soccer analogy as it relates to going out and bringing the love of God into the worldRemembering the ultimate reward of Christian discipleshipThanking you for your belief in t...
2020-12-1527 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for All Types of MotherhoodIn the 11th installment of this 12-part series, Alissa welcomes her friend Raquel. In honor of The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the two friends talk about all types of motherhood--the spiritual mothers they know and love, their lives as moms now, and our Heavenly Mother, Mary. Listen in as they chat about:This interview Raquel did on the loss of her mom on the podcast, Mamas in Spirit.Healing and consolation after loss through sharing our storyLooking for glimpses of Mama Mary's attributes in the women around usThe interior life as a wa...
2020-12-0830 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for Family LifeIn the TENTH episode of this 12-part series, Alissa (finally!) convinces her husband of 17 years, Junior, to let her interview him. The couple talks about his heart for family life and the conversation covers a lot of ground in a short time. Tune in to hear them talk about:Preaching always, and if necessary using wordsThe Source of Junior's joyThe power of the everyday witnessThe Church as family and as a place we fitThe intimacy of praying as a coupleJunior's family of originBoth the discipline and depth necessary in the faith lifeThe vital practice of worshipOne of the thin...
2020-12-0144 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for CreationToday in the 9th installment of this 12 part series Alissa welcome in Alysse Gear to talk about her heart for creation. Alissa and Alysse share all kinds of passions and hit it off really quickly. The two new friends spend some time discussing care for God's creation and how people of faith can make small changes to be better stewards of the beautiful gift that is the earth and everything in it. Jump in and listen to the two talk about all the things like:Bringing the passions God has placed in our hearts to the ChurchThe power of...
2020-11-2434 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for Medicine and Public HealthToday Alissa welcomes Hannah Sherfinski to Universal Voices. Hannah is a medical student and this conversation left Alissa so inspired and encouraged. Hannah speaks so passionately and knowledgeably about public health. This discussion on integrating faith into how she learns, grows, studies and sees herself as a future physician gives Alissa so much hope. In this 8th episode of this 12 part series, we chat about:Science + FaithThe awesomeness of the integration of our passions, interests and faith The miracle of being aliveImitating the relational way of JesusHealth equityLiving faith through loving and advocating for people who are often silen...
2020-11-1737 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for StoryIn this 7th episode of this 12 part mini-series, Alissa brings in newly ordained priest Fr. Will Rooney to chat about his heart for story. The two friends talk about their common love for story--the ones that come from each of us and the Grandest Story of all time. So much of this episode reminds us all how important we are to that Story. Tune in to hear:A crazy connection Alissa figures out in real time about a beloved priest she knows.How God uses the Church to give us a bigger story.The imagery of God singing all...
2020-11-1040 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesBonus Episode: Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary.No new episode is slated for this week as Election Tuesday is an important opportunity to be prayerfully engaged. Instead, Alissa has recorded the recitation of the sorrowful mysteries of the most holy rosary ahead of election day.May we continue to remember the unchanging, perfect nature of the God we love and serve. And may He and His Kingdom be at the center of all we say and do.
2020-11-0320 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for CatholicsToday Alissa is STOKED to welcome Destiny Herndon-De la Rosa of New Wave Feminists to Universal Voices. Destiny is not Catholic but Alissa could NOT shake the thought that she was supposed to reach out to Destiny and invite her on. Destiny and NWF have played an important role in the way Alissa lives out her own Catholic call to protect the dignity of all human life. Strap in for the packed sixth episode of this 12-week series where the two empaths talk about:The gift of failure and closed doors.Badass saints.The power of prayer.New Wav...
2020-10-2739 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for the Black Catholic CommunityIn this 5th installment of this 12-week series, Alissa welcomes Udochi Ekwerike. Alissa met Udochi this summer and immediately felt a sisterhood with her. Udochi comes in to talk about her heart for the Black Catholic Community. The two new friends talk about so so much in this jam packed episode including:Being a fully alive human beingWhat Udochi calls Beauty restorationThe power in reversion to the ChurchPushing back on having to sacrifice parts of our identity to be a part of Jesus' ChurchBeing pioneers for racial justiceThe quote that both scares Alissa and propels her forward in ant...
2020-10-2036 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesBonus Episode: Saint of Universal VoicesI interrupt your regularly scheduled Universal Voices Podcast Episode with this quick bonus episode in which I:Tell the crazy story of how I found the saint that I ask to pray for Universal VoicesProve how *extra* I am when asking Jesus for thingsAsk y'all to help me celebrate this new best friend saint of mine on her feast day THIS WednesdayInvite y'all to participate in a rosary for respect life month.
2020-10-1913 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for Divorced and Remarried CatholicsIn this fourth installment of the Universal Voices Podcast Mini-Series, Alissa is joined by Patty Breen. Patty is such a light in this world and in this conversation she brings her heart for Catholics who have gone through a divorce. This is a must listen. Patty really helps us all learn how to love any and all of our neighbors better. We cover a lot of ground in this episode including:Patty's Heart for the Boss. ;)Whether or not the Church really is a hospital for the broken.Two helpful questions to ask someone you care about when the...
2020-10-1333 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for the ChurchIn episode three of this 12-week series, Alissa welcomes in Ana-Cristina Gonzalez to talk about her heart for the Church. Ana-Cristina worked in various parish settings over her 11 year career in the Church, including a position as Chief Operations Officer in the largest parish in the diocese. Her experience has given her a wealth of information and knowledge when it comes to how parishes can thrive. Ana-Cristina is one of Alissa's best friends, and the two have helped each other through much of life over the last 20 years--including throughout their time working in the Church. Listen in for some real...
2020-10-0637 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for Those on the MarginsIn this second installment of this 12-week series, Alissa welcomes Natalie Alfaro Frazier and Leticia Ochoa Adams. We talk about all.the.things, including:That time Alissa was actually really fraternally correctedWhat it feels like to be in a safe space with other womenA really good Church and Basketball AnalogyDefense of the Dignity of the Human Person with no exceptionsThe cameo we are calling Baby's First PodcastReckoning with RacismInterconnectedness and how it impacts the pro-life movementProblem Trees and Colonialism Leaving the labels of progressive/conservative in favor of being known as a Daughter of the KingOur Ca...
2020-09-2941 minUniversal Voices/Voces UniversalesA Heart for ConnectionIn this first episode of the Universal Voices Podcast Mini-Series, host Alissa Molina:lays out the vision and mission for this 12 episode mini-seriestalks about what's in a nameshares her heart for connectionpushes back on the idea that there is only one way to Catholictells why she could never be Mother Teresa (ha!)To learn more about this mini-series, the guests, or our community zoom sessions, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/from_here_sessions/.To support this project visit: https://linktr.ee/alissamolina
2020-09-2221 min
Ruah Storytellers LentAlissa MolinaAlissa loves being a wife and mom. Her family of seven lives just outside of Austin, Texas where in between packing lunches and finding matching socks, she thinks a lot about how to become a saint by loving well. Alissa is passionate about Catholic social teaching, youth ministry, and building community. She loves to give presentations and speak on a wide range of topics and was recently a guest on the popular podcast, The Catholic Feminist.
2020-04-0311 min
The Catholic Feminist128: Bursting Our Catholic Bubbles ft. Alissa MolinaWhen do we “shake the dust”, when do we engage, and when do we shut up + listen? Today’s guest, Alissa Molina, has some insight for us. Alissa co-hosts a spiritual podcast with some wonderful Protestant sisters and I had to ask how that challenged her or pushed her out of her comfort zone. I loved her insight on why it’s important to not ONLY engage with Catholics, how she tries to advance the Gospel message, and why mean Christians make us angrier than mean atheists. We also talk about how being a Latina Catholic has impacted her feminism...
2019-10-2344 min