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Poise in the Noise29. Between The Covers - Our Favorite BooksWe both love reading books that help us grow in truth, beauty & goodness (& yes, we also love a good “guilty pleasure” book!). Whether you love fiction or non-fiction, we have some great titles to share with you. Hopefully you can walk away with at least one new read to add to your list!
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The Story of a Soul - St. Therese of Lisieux
#ActuallyICan - Kelsey Aida
The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han
Searching for and Maintaining Peace - Fr. Jacques Ph...2024-08-1943 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastMagnifying the Lord in Our Motherhood, feat. Kelsey GillespyAnnie and Kathryn are excited to introduce you to Kelsey Gillespy in this season two finale of the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast. Kesley is a mother, athlete and writer. We will discuss her journey of motherhood, particularly how Kelsey found the balance between self-gift and self-care and the ways the Lord revealed more about his love, and love of his Mother, through her journey of motherhood. Check out Kelsey’s First Book In the Trenches Kelsey’s New Book, Life With Mary is available here and here. Learn more about Kelsey and what sh...2024-07-3040 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastMotherhood Redeemed, feat. Kimberly CookToday, Annie and Kathryn welcome author, mother, and podcaster, Kimberly Cook. Kimberly grew up formed by the culture and the feminist narrative and did not see motherhood as a worthy life-calling. Now the mother of a large family, she tells us the beautiful story of how God changed her perspective and how her experience of motherhood led her to write Motherhood Redeemed. We discuss this beautiful work, which reminds us that the true nature of womanhood is maternal and inseparable from self-gift. We know you will love this episode! Learn more about Kimberly on her we...2024-07-1648 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastMotherhood and the Economy of Grace, feat. Catherine Ruth PakalukAnnie and Kathryn are thrilled to introduce you to mother and author, Catherine Pakaluk on today’s podcast. We know you will be inspired by Catherine's story of “instant motherhood,” becoming a mom to six (grieving) children on her wedding day. She is now mother to 13 beautiful children, an Economics professor at Catholic University of America, and the author of the very important work: Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth. In this longer-than-usual episode, you will hear Catherine’s unique story as we dive into her fascinating work. You will get a glimpse into the discoverie...2024-07-021h 14
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastAn Embarrassment of Riches, feat. Emily GlicksmanToday on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn are very happy to introduce you to their dear friend, Emily Glicksman. Emily comes from a large family and imagined her family would look very similar to her family of origin, but as is often the case, God’s plans for her and her family were different. In all the ups and downs of longing and expectation, Emily’s faith has been the rock and comfort of her life that has led her to see her family, although smaller than she imagined, as “an embarrassment of riches.” 2024-06-1840 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastA Rebel Heart, Feat. Thu-Lan AndrewsToday on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn introduce you to Thu-Lan Andrews. Thu-Lan’s story begins in Vietnam as an only child in a military family. Her mother’s curiosity about the faith led to the family’s conversion, and when Thu-Lan was ten, they moved to America. Thu-Lan’s rebel spirit led to her fearless acceptance of the vocation of motherhood, even when it meant defying the tradition and the wishes of her family. Today she shares her story about the joys and surprises of being a mother of ten.2024-06-0436 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastOur Plans are Good, God's are Better, feat. Dr. Emily HeyneToday on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn are excited to introduce you to Dr. Emily Heyne. Emily’s story begins with conversion to the Catholic faith where she embraced the Church's teaching on openness to life only to then carry the heavy cross of infertility. Her story is one of beautiful faith, hope, and wisdom, and mirrors many of the heroic matriarchs of Scripture who drew close to the Lord as they waited for the children they longed for. We know her story will bless everyone who listens. The Interior Castle, by St. Te...2024-05-2142 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastMotherhood as Mission, Feat. Susanna VanVickleToday on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn can’t wait for you to meet Susanna VanVickle. Susanna has a beautiful story of expectation and surrender. Susanna grew up as a missionary and had always envisioned that legacy would continue in her own family. She shares all the ways the Lord has ministered to her missionary heart, even when things have looked very different than she imagined. You are going to love Susanna’s story! Susanna’s post referenced in the episode https://mightyishercall.com/missions-and-motherhood/ Learn more about the Fami...2024-05-0733 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastTotal Self-Gift, Featuring Sarah Wickline HullToday, on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn are excited to introduce you to Sarah Hull. Sarah has an extraordinary story of self-gift, sacrifice and redemptive love. Diagnosed with cancer at 20 weeks pregnant, Sarah chose life for her baby. She shares her incredible story and reveals the many ways the Lord has been faithful to her and her family even as her physical suffering continues. Sarah embodies the words of St. Gianna Molla: “Love and sacrifice are closely linked, like the sun and the light. We cannot love without suffering and we cannot suffer without love.” You...2024-04-2334 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastThe Reluctant Mother Feat. Dr. Kathryn RombsThe Mighty Is Her Call Podcast: A podcast for Catholic mothers created to encourage, elevate and refresh! Today on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Jolly and Annie are very excited to introduce you to the founder of Mighty Is Her Call, Dr. Kathryn Rombs. Have you wondered if Motherhood is for you? Do you struggle to think of motherhood as a vocation and are waiting for something bigger? You don’t want to miss this episode! Kathry will discuss her experience of motherhood, how what she imagined differed from reality and how the Lord stirred in her...2024-04-0942 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastThe Active Hour of SufferingThe Mighty Is Her Call Podcast: A podcast for Catholic mothers created to encourage, elevate and refresh! Today on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Jolly and Annie examine Christ’s hour of suffering as he faces his scourging, betrayal, and crucifixion. They consider how we can embrace the suffering that inevitably comes, and they share the ways the Lord has redeemed and used the suffering in their motherhood, both the big and the small, to draw them closer to himself. Scripture references: Jeremiah 29:11; I Peter 4:13; Philippians 2:8 He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Cis...2024-03-2630 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastComing HomeToday on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Jolly welcome you back for season two and dive into the story of the Prodigal Son. They will examine each character in the familiar story and consider the many ways the Lord can speak to us about where we may find ourselves in various seasons of motherhood (prodigal, older son or Father). We know the Lord is always calling us home,and in our motherhood we have a special privilege of calling our children home to Him as well. Join us as we reflect on the perfect love of...2024-03-1226 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastThe Mighty ImpactIn this episode, Jolly and Annie wrap up season one by discussing how to find joy in connecting with the sacred, Christ-like calling of motherhood. They also recap the reasons we started the podcast and four themes of impact we have experienced and witnessed. Together they explore how sharing in our conversations can be catalysts to increasing understanding and faith in the Mighty One, a God who calls us to himself and then imparts a particular calling to be champions of change through our motherhood. Finally, we touch on some powerful things God is doing in and through the ministry a...2023-10-0321 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastBuilding Cathedrals of GoodnessToday, Jolly and Annie will discuss moments in motherhood wherein one feels unseen or unheard in the journey of raising children. How do we exercise God-appointed authority as mothers? How do we bring life and not merely demand our own agendas? We will discuss the examples in Sacred Scripture of two kinds of leadership found in the New and the Old Testaments. What is the aim? Are we called to build monuments of perfection? We will discuss the call to lay a foundation in humility, service and charity that allows God to build cathedrals of goodness through our call...2023-09-1927 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastBack to School - Finding Peace in TransitionIt’s back-to-school time and we know that comes with an endless check-list, grumpy kids and its own set of complicated emotions. Today, Jolly and Annie will discuss motherhood as a “path of paradox,” particularly when it comes to the passage of time. How do we find peace in seasons of transition? How do the answers the world gives differ from what Christ is calling us to do? We will discuss all that and more as we seek to find Christ’s perfect peace in all seasons of motherhood. Scriptures: Isaiah 26:3: You will keep in perfect p...2023-09-0530 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastPray Like A Mom: Part TwoToday, Jolly and Annie will continue to look at the prayer life of a mom and delve into two more ways our prayer lives can take shape in the day to day of our vocation. Today they will examine our lives as a prayer and a living sacrifice, as well as our ability to spend our days rooted in the presence of God. Let us know if there are ways you have discovered that make your prayer-life as a mom work! St JoseMaria Escriva quote: Work is a fulcrum upon which human activity takes on di...2023-08-2223 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastPray Like a Mom: Part OneMotherhood alters nearly every area of our lives. We sleep less, our meals are often cold, our time is not our own, not to mention our bodies. But our prayer lives often become completely unrecognizable. Today, Annie and Jolly will kick off a two-part series considering some practical ways we can actively include prayer in our daily lives in this wonderful, and often all-consuming vocation. Thomas Merton quote from Contemplative Prayer: “By ‘prayer of the heart’ we seek God himself present in the depths of our being and meet him there by invoking the name of Jesus in faith...2023-08-0828 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastCelebrating MomYour birthday, an anniversary, Mother’s Day–these days can be a complicated combination of expectation, anticipation, joy, and delight, often mixed with disappointment and resentment when what we’ve imagined is a far cry from what the day delivers. Annie and Jolly share their experiences with this familiar cycle by discussing some occasions where they were left deflated after a special day. They also share what they have learned over the years that has allowed for their depth of understanding to flourish with freedom from resentment on these high-stakes holidays. Joy is found in Christ’s mighty call, allowing for...2023-07-2529 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastFriendship Refreshes the SoulSometimes the words “self-care” can create an unpleasant response in us, making us feel like it’s just one more thing we are failing at, or one more thing we need to fit in. Today, Annie and Jolly will talk about how the simplest form of self-care is spending time with dear friends. They will examine Psalm 27:9 and share their experiences of how the Lord has renewed and refreshed them through deep and meaningful friendships. They will also offer some suggestions on ways to make time for the gift of friendships. 2023-07-1124 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastVacation vs. A TripThis time of year is full of late nights, pool days and extra family time. It also often includes a family “vacation.” Jolly and Annie discuss why they think it’s better to call it a “trip,” since packing, prep, long days in the car and adventures away from home with children are anything but a vacation. So, if you are looking ahead to a big family trip and wondering if you have the strength and energy to pull it off, you aren’t alone. They will also remind you that it’s worth it and that these times with our famil...2023-06-2728 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastThe Work of Mom-LifeWe know motherhood is full of beauty and joy and wonder, but we also know it’s full of tedious tasks, constant work, and endless duties. Annie and Jolly will discuss ways to approach the drudgery of daily tasks and expound on the reality that sanctification comes through daily work, especially the work of motherhood. Scripture reference: Ephesians 1:3-10 2023-06-1325 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastSurviving Summer and Instilling Virtue Along the WayAs we approach the summer months, we thought we would spend some time considering the change in routine and the challenges that accompany those changes. Annie and Jolly will share some of the things that have worked for their families and offer some tips for keeping your sanity as you continue to give your all for your children. Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to motherhood by proclaimingthe radically Christ-like nature of the vocation. Visit our website to learn more about our in-person and audio retreats a...2023-05-3026 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastThe Pain and Joy of the LaunchMay can be the craziest month for moms. Today, Jolly and Annie will look, in a special way, at the letting go that often defines this time of year. Whether you are grieving the baby who will go off to school next year, the high school graduate who is anxious to move on, or the college graduate who isn’t sure what’s next, we know there is much to learn. We will discuss the call to surrender and encourage each other to let go as we give our children over to the Lord and see them launched into the...2023-05-1624 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastThe Scent of Feminine GeniusToday we are going to discuss how sometimes we need to take a minute to take care of ourselves but that our children also love us whether we are showered and clean or not. Annie will also tell a story of one of her most humiliating moments as a mom as we examine the truth that our children can be a source of humility and humor but we know God works it all together for good for our salvation and for their good as well. Scripture for this episode: Philippians 3:14-15 Mighty Is Her Call is...2023-05-0217 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastThe Mysteries of MotherhoodIn today’s episode we change gears a little and talk about some of the humorous absurdities of motherhood. Whether your hope is constantly dashed over not getting to go to the bathroom alone, or your children can’t find their shoes on the way out the door to Sunday mass, these universal truths certainly bring humor to our days. Join us as we laugh ‘till we cry about interrupted phone calls, lost scissors and more. We know we are not alone! Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encourages women who have embraced the cal...2023-04-1825 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastMotherhood and the Solemnity of the TriduumAs we head into Holy Week we want to spend some time reflecting on the Triduum and ways to observe these holy days as a family, particularly in light of the vocation of motherhood. We know the season of motherhood you are in makes all the difference in how you observe these days. We also want to remind you that as you embrace the self-gift of motherhood, you are placed in a unique position to enter into Christ’s suffering and total abandonment of his will to the Father. Holy Thursday Traditions - Blog Post The M...2023-04-0422 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastA Stretched Lenten PerspectiveIn today’s episode we check-in with where we are spiritually and what the Lord is doing in us (so far) this Lenten season. We recognize that this vocation can feel like a barrier to spiritual flourishing, particularly if we are longing for quiet contemplation. We will examine the ways the Lord is calling us to greater holiness and surrender through all the seasons of motherhood and discuss ways we can surrender anew midway through Lent and beyond. Scripture: John 15:16 Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encourages women who have embraced the...2023-03-2122 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastYou are the Potter, I am the ClayToday’s episode is titled “You are the Potter; I am the Clay” and we will be talking about the beautiful analogy of the Potter and the Clay in scripture, and dig into that imagery a little as it relates to motherhood and the work God is doing in our lives and in our domestic churches. Scriptures: Isaiah 64:8; Philippians 1:6 St Irenaeus Quotes “You do not make God; God makes you. If you are God’s artifact, then wait for the hand of the Master which makes everything at the proper time, at the time proper f...2023-03-0723 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastMotherhood and A Successful LentThe season of Lent begins tomorrow and on today’s show we will discuss ways to embrace simplicity—to be truly open to what the Lord is calling us to and to let go of what we think it should look like in this season. We will also examine the nature of this vocation as essentially Lenten and ways to enter into that reality in a new way during this season. Scripture references: Romans 5:3-4; Philippians 1:29 Man's Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encou...2023-02-2122 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastYou Are a Good, Good MotherToday we will discuss the frequent disparities between what we think about how we are doing as a mom and what is true. We know we are often our own worst critics, so we believe it is worth taking some time to remind you what an amazing job you are doing in this vocation. Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood. Visit our website to learn more about our in-person and audio retreats as well a...2023-02-0721 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastHis Genius Drama. Not MineIn today’s podcast we will discuss the concept of Ego-drama vs.Theo-drama as explained by Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar and how that distinction can inspire the proper perspective to the highs and lows of motherhood, including the mundane details of our lives. We will consider that it is in the seemingly small moments that God reveals the most about himself. Scripture references for this episode: Romans 8:28; Isaiah 6:1 Fr. Hans Urs Von Balthasar’s book: The Drama: Theological Dramatic Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encourages women who have em...2023-01-2419 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastGod's Promises and Our FiatToday we talk about the promises of God in light of suffering and hardship and where we find our hope and peace, especially as we surrender to God’s will in our motherhood. Whether we are struggling with the day to day tasks of constant giving, grappling with heartache and loss, or just feeling plain overwhelmed, we know we serve a God who delights over us with singing. Come find refuge in Him, with us. Scripture references for this episode: Psalm 37:4; Romans 8:38; John 11:35 Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encou...2023-01-1025 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastThe Call is Mighty Even When You Don’t Feel ItIn today’s episode, we will begin by examining the mightiness of God and the essential need to see yourselves through His eyes. We will examine our great need for God’s mightiness in every season of motherhood, particularly when we feel unseen and unappreciated and how to look at these hardships through the lens of God’s greatness. Scripture references for this episode: Psalm 147:5; Job 26:14; Zephaniah 3:17 ; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Psalm 56:8. Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming the radically Christ...2022-12-2724 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastPregnancy: A Mighty Call, A Work of MercyOn today’s episode, we will discuss pregnancy in a special way, through the lens of our sanctification and the profound call of mercy it is in our spiritual lives. We will look at several scriptures and consider the best perspective, particularly in times of weakness. We know God is doing a holy and sanctifying work as he uses our bodies to build the kingdom of heaven. Scriptures: Romans 12:1,2; Acts 17:28; II Corinthians 12: 8,9 Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming th...2022-12-1321 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastSomeone Who Understands YouToday we will go over our mission statement and go a into a little more detail about how Mighty Is Her Call got started and what we believe God wants to do with this ministry and why Catholic motherhood is essential for our personal sanctification and the sanctification of the world. You are not alone; we understand what God is asking of you! The Mission Statement of Mighty Is Her Call: Mighty Is Her Call elevates Catholic mothers by helping the Church, and the world, reimagine the vocation of motherhood as a sacred and worthy life-calling, powerfully...2022-12-1221 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastMeet Mighty Is Her CallWelcome to our first ever MIHC Podcast! Today we will be introducing ourselves and talking about who we are as a ministry, why a podcast, and why we believe motherhood is a sacred, Christ-like calling that needs to be elevated in our culture. Mighty Is Her Call is a Catholic mothers ministry that encourages women who have embraced the call to openness to life by proclaiming the radically Christ-like nature of motherhood. Visit our website to learn more about our in-person and audio retreats as well as our blog, all created to fortify and encourage you in y...2022-12-1215 min