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Francis Effect podcastUS bishops speaking out against Trump policies, remembering John Allen, Jr, and an interview with Laura FanucciHeidi, Daniel, and David remember the life and work of John Allen, Jr., and track the shifting landscape of Catholic leadership around the current immigration situation, and Heidi interviews Minnesota author and activist Laura Fanucci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-291h 23
Theology Girls PodcastEpisode 23: Minneapolis and Loving Like JesusThis week we are taking a break from our normal podcast schedule and having a conversation with Elizabeth Berget and Laura Kelly Fanucci about what’s happening on the ground in Minnesota (specifically Minneapolis) and all that’s taken place due to the ICE presence there. We chat about who’s been impacted the most, including women, children and churches as well as the Christian response, regardless of what side of the aisle you find yourself. We also talk through what it looks like to care about secure borders but also be against the way immigration enforcement is being carrie...
2026-01-271h 02
Mezzo by Chris DamianMinnesota Catholics respond to ICE occupation, with Laura Kelly Fanucci and Jacqui SkempChris is joined by Laura Kelly Fanucci and Jacqui Skemp to discuss the intense presence of ICE's immigration enforcement in Minnesota and how they are responding and processing it as local Catholics. They share personal experiences and feelings of guilt, anxiety, and the struggle to balance activism with everyday responsibilities. They highlight the importance of community support and the various ways individuals are responding to the crisis, from direct action to family-oriented approaches. Emphasizing a need for compassion and attention to justice, they process the emotional toll of this moment, unpacking Catholic social teaching, managing friendships across divides, and...
2026-01-221h 15
Catholic Review RadioJan. 4, 2026 | Carrying grace Into the new yearAs a new year dawns, Rita Buettner sits down with award-winning Catholic author and columnist Laura Kelly Fanucci for a thoughtful conversation about faith, reflection, grief and hope in times of transition. Fanucci reflects on how moments such as the turn of a calendar year invite us to pause, take stock and ask where God has been present in our lives — and where God may be calling us next.Laura shares how practices such as choosing a “word of the year,” memorizing Scripture and naming both joy and sorrow can shape spiritual growth. She offers moving insights on gra...
2026-01-0528 min
AMDG: A Jesuit PodcastFour Spiritual New Year's Resolutions with Laura Kelly FanucciMerry Christmas and Happy New Year. As we welcome 2026, host Mike Jordan Laskey wanted to have a deeply thoughtful and faith-filled guest on the show to propose some spirituality-related New Year’s Resolutions for us. The award-winning Catholic writer Laura Kelly Fanucci did not disappoint. Laura is the author of great books like “Everyday Sacrament” and “Called on the Way,” among others, and she came to the show with four creative, spiritually deep, totally doable resolution ideas, and she’s so enthusiastic about New Year’s that she almost convinced Mike that he has underrated it on his holidays ranking list, where it...
2025-12-3144 min
The Votive PodcastEntering the Advent Story with Laura Kelly FanucciHaley interviews Laura Kelly Fanucci, an award-winning author of several books including Everyday Sacrament and Grieving Together. Her work has been featured all over the place including the Hallow App, NPR, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. She runs two best-selling Substacks: The Holy Labor and The Compassion Brigade and she lives in Minnesota with her husband and her five sons. She also has a new book called Mary's Way of Advent, the season being discussed on the show today. This episode explores how to share this holy season with children and how to enter into the story of Advent.
2025-12-1236 min
Everyday HolinessEveryday Holiness Podcast: Laura Kelly FanucciWe next share the story of Laura Kelly Fanucci '03, a Catholic author whose joy shines even through moments of deep suffering, giving witness to an integrated life of love and compassion for others.
2025-08-081h 01
With My Whole HeartHow I Rebuilt My Faith After Drifting to Rock BottomIn one of the most honest and raw episodes of With My Whole Heart yet, Jessica opens up about the slow drift away from her identity in Christ and the wake-up call that brought her back. After the devastating loss of her niece, she found herself at rock bottom—disconnected, overwhelmed, and desperate for peace. What followed wasn’t a checklist for healing, but a daily choice to return to the One who anchors her.Whether you're in a season of grief, burnout, spiritual confusion, or you're just feeling far f...
2025-06-3016 min
Church Life TodayOur Faithful Departed, special episodeHi everyone. For today’s episode I do not have a guest joining me; instead, I am just going to share with you directly. You see, my dad died a few weeks ago and just last week we celebrated his funeral Mass. I’ve written a few books over the years and I dedicated one of those books to my dad, who raised me. That book is about fostering communion with our beloved dead. The beloved dead now include my dad. So what I wanted to do today is share with you a portion of the book in remembrance of m...
2025-06-0227 min
Mourning Glory Grief PodcastS4 E11 The Grief of Dads with Patrick O'HearnShownotesWhen we think about miscarriage, it is a lot like grief in that it is a tender topic that makes people uncomfortable to talk about. We also tend to think of it only in terms of how it affects the mother. But what about men who experience the loss of a child from miscarriage or stillbirth? How is the grief different and how can men help other men who have had similar experiences? And how can the saints help?Our GuestPatrick O'Hearn is a devout Catholic, husband, and...
2025-03-2848 min
Like A Mother with Katie McGradyAppreciating Life with Laura Kelly FanucciA few weeks after joining “Like a Mother” to talk about writing, ministry to moms, navigating loss, and finding ways to be creative even when life is heavy and hard, Laura Kelly Fanucci was diagnosed with breast cancer. It changed everything, in every aspect of her life, and two years later, she’s back to tell us the story, what she’s learned, and how she appreciates life in a new way these days. This episode is sponsored by 52 Sundays, an initiative of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Sign up for free at www.52Sundays.com
2025-01-201h 10
And Also With YouThe Gang Does a Christmas PageantMerry Christmas! To help us tell the Christmas story, we present to you: an AAWY Christmas Pageant! Join Laura, Lizzie, Ethan and Jonathan for this episode. After the Pageant, we gab about what we love about pageants. Wishing you a Christmas filled with hope and love. Thank you for supporting And Also With You. Like what you hear?We'd love your support on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!Keep up with...
2024-12-2340 min
And Also With YouWhat Is a Priest?We’ve planned a pair of episodes this week and next to talk about what is a priest and what is a lay person so as to explain what it means to work and worship within a church that practices different orders of ministry. This week we've invited the Rev. Julia Macy Offinger on to help us explore the priesthood together. Like what you hear?We'd love your support on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for o...
2024-11-111h 05
Raised CatholicGrown-Up Catholicism: Voting & Political EngagementThe Grown-Up Catholicism series continues with an episode on voting and political engagement. As in each episode in the series, this one is descriptive not prescriptive in that I'll model my own discernment on these issues with scripture, contemplation and prayer but I'll never direct your grown-up Catholic choice as that's between you and the Lord! I hope this episode is a blessing to you, thanks for giving it a listen.
If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram, at my website, or on Substack. If you'd like to help support this podcast financially, there's a way to do just that on my page at buymeacoffee.com! Thanks for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow.
Thanks as always to my friend, Peter Vaughan-Vail, for providing the beautiful harp music you hear in this and every episode.
Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself:
1. Article: Michael Wear wants Christians to get more political, from Sojourners
2. Book: The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life, by Michael Wear
3. Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching - reflections from the USCCB
4. Instagram reel: Author Carlos Whitaker on not standing on issues but walking with people
2024-09-1016 min
And Also With YouHow is Parenting Sacramental?Parenting breaks us and build us up, and somewhere in the mess of gathering around toddler tables and in the unutterable losses, God is with us. Sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward spiritual grace -- something we can see, taste, smell, touch, and hear -- that point us to a wild divine pattern interrupting our lives. Join us for a powerful conversation on how parenting and caregiving can be a sacramental act, and how to look for everyday moments that are actually seeped in the Holy, with Laura Kelly Fanucci, a theologian, writer, mother, and founder of...
2024-09-091h 03
NICU Babies Parent SupportS7 E108: Twin Birth & Death in the NICU, One Mom's Story ft. Laura Kelly FanucciMom and author Laura Kelly Fanucci shares how her twin pregnancy was a surprise, as was their diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion. She shares how surgery was initially thought to aid in their development, but when it didn't. Laura tenderly explains how her family walked through grief and found joy and purpose again, amidst deep suffering. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Laura Kelly Fanucci: Instagram | Facebook | Website 🔗Links to resources: This is the story I have to tell you
2024-07-3143 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS7 E108: Twin Birth & Death in the NICU, One Mom's Story ft. Laura Kelly FanucciMom and author Laura Kelly Fanucci shares how her twin pregnancy was a surprise, as was their diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion. She shares how surgery was initially thought to aid in their development, but when it didn't. Laura tenderly explains how her family walked through grief and found joy and purpose again, amidst deep suffering. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Laura Kelly Fanucci: Instagram | Facebook | Website 🔗Links to resources: This is the story I have to tell you
2024-07-3143 min
Waking Up GoliathLaura Kelly FanucciLaura Kelly Fanucci is a powerful writer, speaker, and retreat leader, yet at this point she is probably most well-known as the convener of MotheringSpirit.com—an ecumenical gathering space for those interested in the spirituality of parenting. While online conversation on social media is often perceived as shallow, Laura is known for going deep—speaking to painful human realities like the loss of children and cancer. She never avoids tough topics but writes from the crucible of living in the midst of grief and illness… and she invites others to be honest about the realities of life as well. While...
2024-07-1200 minRaised CatholicThe Spiritual Practice of Mothering - RepostAs we celebrate all of the wonderful people who mother in any way, I'm bringing you an older episode this week. It's number 72: The Spiritual Practice of Mothering, and I pray it's a blessing to you. Thanks for keeping the world spinning!
If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram, at my website, or on Substack. If you'd like to help support this podcast financially, there's a way to do just that on my page at buymeacoffee.com! Thanks for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow.
Thanks as always to my friend, Peter Vaughan-Vail, for providing the beautiful harp music you hear in this and every episode.
Here are some resources to help you dig into this week's topic on your own:
1. Song: A Mother Never Rests, by Lori McKenna
2. Scriptural references to God as mother, from womensordination.org
3. Song: Mary, by Patty Griffin
4. Writer Laura Fanucci, writing @thismessygrace and on her blog, Mothering Spirit: Everyday Parenting as Spiritual Practice
5. Raised Catholic episode: Mother Mary
6. Podcast: Abiding Together, part 1 of a 4-part series on spiritual motherhood
7. Song: Ave Maria by Franz Biebl, performed by Chanticleer
8. Memoir: Looking for Mary (The Blessed Mother and Me), by Beverly Donofrio
9. Memoir: Glitter and Glue, by Kelly Corrigan
10. Children's Book: Wh
2024-05-1411 minRaised CatholicChristmas Changes Everything (repost)This Christmas week, we explore of the God of impossible things. If the impossible story of God becoming a human is true, then that changes everything, for everyone, forever. I am particularly mindful this week of those who feel unwelcome at church or those for whom Christmas might be a particular struggle - I pray you will feel the truth of Emmanuel - of God with us (all of us!), both inside and outside of church walls.
If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog. If you'd like to help support this pod...
2023-12-2612 min
Born of WonderS6:6 EP82: Our Lady of TendernessWhy does suffering exist? Why does a good God allow suffering? It's the age-old question - and while we may not have any neat answers, we do have an arresting image: Our Lady of Tenderness - the stunning vision of a mother's love for her child. Today on the podcast Katie meditates on the tenderness, sorrow, suffering, and softness of God. Tune in for some beautiful chant and to learn more about a beautiful devotion to Our Lady of Tenderness.
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2023-09-1326 min
Una storia fantastica06-Chiara Moscardelli: La ragazza che cancellava i ricordi (Einaudi)Nella sesta puntata della rassegna Una storia fantastica, io e Laura Di Gianfrancesco intervistiamo Chiara Moscardelli.Ha esordito nel 2011 con il romanzo rosa semi-autobiografico Volevo essere una gatta morta. Autrice di altri sette romanzi che spaziano dalla narrativa chick lit al giallo, ha lavorato per le case editrici Fanucci e Garzanti e collabora con l'inserto culturale de La Stampa, Tuttolibri.
2023-06-081h 05Raised CatholicRepost: The Spiritual Practice of MotheringIn the wake of Mother's Day, I'm sharing this older episode on the holy calling of mothering. If you mother any other person in any way, you help make the world go round and this one is for you.
This week we're exploring the spiritual practice of mothering, a practice that is accessible to all humans as we undergo to care for others and help them grow. We'll examine references in the Bible to God as mother, and look to God's example to lead us forward in the necessary and holy work of mothering and being mothered...
2023-05-1611 min
The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through InfertilityPregnancy after MiscarriageThis episode contains sensitive topics, so we invite you to listen with care.
Becoming pregnant after losing one or more children to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss can be a very joyful yet anxious time. Jillian, Ann, and Cassandra talk about the various emotions that come along with a pregnancy after experiencing the trauma of loss in the past. They discuss the fact that a new baby doesn't remove all of the grief from the past nor replace other children who were not able to be carried to term. Also, they give advice on how to stay po...
2023-04-0528 min
Universal 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 01Like A Mother with Katie McGradyCreativity from Grief with Laura K. FanucciWhen loss seems to be the theme of your life, and when grief sits heavy in your heart, how do you pick up the pieces and not only carry on, but continue to create beautiful things? After years of infertility, a miscarriage, and then the death of her newborn twins, Laura K. Fanucci sought companionship with the Lord and began to create beautiful things as a result. This is her story. Check out Laura and her husband's book: Grieving Together: A Couple’s Journey through MiscarriageThis episode is supported by National Council of Catholic Wom...
2023-01-1643 minRaised CatholicChristmas Changes EverythingThis week as we head toward Christmas, we explore the God of impossible things. If the impossible story of God becoming a human is true, then that changes everything, for everyone, forever. I am particularly mindful this week of those who feel unwelcome at church or those for whom Christmas might be a particular struggle - I pray you will feel the truth of Emmanuel - of God with us (all of us!), both inside and outside of church walls.
If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog. If you'd li...
2022-12-2012 min
CCAirwavesFather's Day and GriefSend us a textJoin CCAirwaves as Joel Hansel and Kathy McKiernan welcome back Rhonda Abrams, Bereavement Coordinator at Catholic Cemeteries Association. Rhonda will share some interesting background on Father's Day and thoughts and strategies to assist those who are grieving the loss of a father, child, fatherhood dreams, or those who simply feel a relationship "loss" associated with the father-child relationship. We help our listeners understand that they are not alone and there are things that we can do to honor the fathers or father figures in their lives and lessen the anxiousness or stress felt...
2022-06-1425 min
Raised CatholicRepost: The Spiritual Practice of MotheringNote from this week's intro: thanks for your prayers and feedback as I discern the future of the Raised Catholic Podcast. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog.
This week we're exploring the spiritual practice of mothering, a practice that is accessible to all humans as we undergo to care for others and help them grow. We'll examine references in the Bible to God as mother, and look to God's example to lead us forward in the necessary and holy work of mothering and being mothered, too.
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2022-05-1012 minRaised CatholicThe Spiritual Practice of MotheringThis week we're exploring the spiritual practice of mothering, a practice that is accessible to all humans as we undergo to care for others and help them grow. We'll examine references in the Bible to God as mother, and look to God's example to lead us forward in the necessary and holy work of mothering and being mothered, too.
If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog. If you'd like to help support this podcast financially, there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me o...
2022-05-0310 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 min
Sinner Saint SisterCreating in Chaos w/Laura Fanucci S7E9Allison sits down with one of her favorite voices on the internet, Catholic creator Laura Fanucci, to discuss the ins and outs of our spirituality and motherhood, and creating within the chaos that so often comes with both. Laura delivers a motivating message that points us back to our true loves and the beauty around us.
Give her a follow on socials @thismessygrace, buy her books on Amazon, and give this episode a listen! Find it all at laurakellyfanucci.com.
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2021-12-1754 minChurch Life TodayPraying for the Dead, with John CavadiniPraying for the dead. This is a spiritual work of mercy, but does it really do anything? Do our prayers matter to the dead? Do the dead matter to us?I wanted to find us some help in understanding this practice of the Christian faith, and so I have invited Prof. John Cavadini to talk with us about his own practice of praying for the dead, the love of Christ poured out for us, and our communion with the dead in the Eucharist. Yes, these are theological matters, but they are also matters of devotion, of grieving, of longing...
2021-11-1431 min
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The Fountains of Carrots PodcastFoC 161: Finding Bouquets of Freshly Sharpened Pencils in an Imperfect World with Laura Kelly FanucciBefore we dive in to this episode’s details, don’t forget that WE ARE GOING TO ENGLAND next summer and we want you to come with us! Check out our previous episode or view the travel details here. We’ve all found ourselves at the beginning of a new academic year–and we’re all still waiting for the … Continue reading FoC 161: Finding Bouquets of Freshly Sharpened Pencils in an Imperfect World with Laura Kelly Fanucci →
2021-08-171h 01
fountainsofcarrots's podcastFoC Episode 161: Finding Bouquets of Freshly Sharpened Pencils in an Imperfect World with Laura Kelly Fanucci
2021-08-171h 01Church Life TodayLife in Death in Life, with Robert Cording“Nothing new can happen between my son and me. And while I have taught the parable of the prodigal son many times, these days I feel not just why, when the lost is found, there is great cause for celebration, but how truly the zest goes out of life with such a loss. There is no word for the pairings of emotions one feels in grief—the enormity of love mixed with the enormity of sorrow.”Those words come from Robert Cording in an essay he published in the Image journal with the title, “In the Unwalled City.” In this remar...
2021-08-0230 min
Messy Jesus BusinessLaura Kelly Fanucci: Finding Fruits of the Spirit"This idea of finding grace within the mess, I think that is the call of the Christian life."-Laura Kelly Fanucci
Season 4, Episode 2 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, hosted by Sister Julia Walsh.
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In this episode of Messy Jesus Business, Sister Julia Walsh talks with author and speaker Laura Kelly Fanucci about how she discovered her vocation to write about the intersection of parenting and faith, as a new mother.
"It became a spiritual practice for me in those new years of motherhood, to just reflect on where I was finding God or struggling to...
2021-07-2251 min
Messy Jesus BusinessLaura Kelly Fanucci: Finding Fruits of the Spirit"This idea of finding grace within the mess, I think that is the call of the Christian life."-Laura Kelly Fanucci
Season 4, Episode 2 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, hosted by Sister Julia Walsh.
LISTEN HERE:
IN THIS EPISODE:
In this episode of Messy Jesus Business, Sister Julia Walsh talks with author and speaker Laura Kelly Fanucci about how she discovered her vocation to write about the intersection of parenting and faith, as a new mother.
"It became a spiritual practice for me in those new years of motherhood, to just reflect on where I was finding God or struggling to...
2021-07-2251 min
Messy Jesus Business » PodcastLaura Kelly Fanucci: Finding Fruits of the Spirit"This idea of finding grace within the mess, I think that is the call of the Christian life."-Laura Kelly Fanucci
Season 4, Episode 2 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, hosted by Sister Julia Walsh.
LISTEN HERE:
IN THIS EPISODE:
In this episode of Messy Jesus Business, Sister Julia Walsh talks with author and speaker Laura Kelly Fanucci about how she discovered her vocation to write about the intersection of parenting and faith, as a new mother.
"It became a spiritual practice for me in those new years of motherhood, to just reflect on where I was finding God or struggling to...
2021-07-2251 minChurch Life TodayHeaven in the Midst of Death, with Laura Kelly Fanucci“Where do our beloved dead go? How do they live? And what does this all mean for us,who remain?”Those questions are animating a project I’m working on between the McGrath Institutefor Church Life, where I work, and Ave Maria Press as part of the EngagingCatholicism series. To help with this project, I have asked a few people ifthey would talk with me about their experiences of grief, about their hope forcommunion with loved ones who have died, and about their images of Heaven. I’mnot recording all of these conversations, but I am asking a couple (or maybe...
2021-07-1936 min
Latte and Laundry: A home for Catholic women, moms, and hearts + encouragement for your mighty motherhood10. Identity in Christ: Myrrhbearers -Interview with Laura FanucciWhat an absolute blessing to continue our Lenten Series with Laura Fanucci in this BONUS EPISODE! She brought such a beautiful identity to our attention that both of us have never heard of before. This identity in Christ is called: Myrrhbearers. If you are like the two of us, you may have never heard of this identity or knew it was part of our calling as Christians!This beautiful word is going to be the topic of Laura's Lenten retreat. She will be diving more deeply into WHO the myrrhbearers were and how th...
2021-03-0532 min
The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is SheThis is How Much He Loves You // TGP Episode 104Merry Christmas, friends! Today, we are joined by Laura Kelly Fanucci for a special episode chatting all about our new book Emmanuel. God loves you THIS much. Let’s sit in the quiet amazement of this truth. And let’s not forget it, today and every day.
Merry Christmas, #BISsisterhood.
2020-12-2523 min
Talk to Me with Liv HarrisonLaura Fanucci | Poet to Viral SensationWriting in school is either something people LOVE or LOATHE. You could make the argument that it depends on the writing assignment. Is the writing a narrative? Poetry? A How-To? Is it a persuasive piece or an opinion piece that would be in the newspaper? There are so many different types of ways to convey the written word. Now add social media.
Today it is easy to go “viral”. You can be an absolute no one and post something on the internet, get a snack, and see your post circulating the World Wide Web. Ok, maybe it isn’...
2020-12-081h 01
The Hidden WorldThe Hidden World of Grief (and Joy) w/ Laura Kelly FanucciWhitney talks with author and speaker, Laura Fanucci, about the intertwining experiences of grief and joy.
2020-11-111h 07
Basically Everything || A Podcast for the Teens of Gen ZPositive Aspects of the COVID-19 Pandemic || A Podcast for the Teens of Gen-ZWelcome to Basically Everything’s Episode #2! This episode is about the positive aspects of COVID-19.
As we all know, COVID-19 has kept us trapped at home; distant from friends and family; caused us to maintain social distancing; and attend school, classes, and other activities virtually! This horrendous pandemic is mainly looked at in negative ways, however, we've benefited from the pandemic as well. As students, we’ve gained various skills and academically strengthened ourselves. We had time to connect with our families and friends in ways we never would have; we learned the true value of cherishing each...
2020-10-3116 min
More Than PoliticsMTP 14: Talking to Children About Politics and Current Events with Laura Kelly FanucciIn this episode Julie Varner Walsh talks with Laura Kelly Fanucci about how to talk to children about politics and current events. In their conversation, Julie and Laura discuss the importance of forming children’s consciences regarding political matters as well as personal. They talk about how to make big issues feel small and approachable, how to incorporate prayer into family discussions on politics and current events, and why politics isn’t as simple as “good guys vs. bad guys.” And as we near the end of a highly contentious presidential election, Julie and Laura also discu...
2020-10-231h 17
In The TensionLeticia and Laura: A Conversation with two Moms who survived the worst day of their lifeToday's guest is Laura Kelly Fanucci who lost twin baby girls days after their birth. I reached out to Laura and asked her if she would come on and talk to me about grief, loss and life after seeing the story of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend losing their son Jack recently. Rarely do you hear two mothers who have lost children have a conversation. Most of the time it is a mother who has survived loss talking to someone who has not. So I felt there was space for us to have this conversation right now in this time...
2020-10-051h 06
JesuiticalThe coronavirus poem that went viral. Ep. 136Laura Fanucci was up in the middle of the night with her 5-week-old newborn when the words came to her: “When this is all over....” She wrote the poem on her phone and when she posted it on Instagram the next morning it caught fire. Politicians, celebrities, corporate brands and influencers shared her words with millions of people hungry to imagine what life will look like on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. When she is not going viral, Laura is an author and mother of five who writes about parenting, grief and the sacramentality of ever...
2020-04-1041 min
One Boss Witchcast1. April Kelley - Actor, Producer, Writer and HumanIn this, our premiere episode, I speak with April Kelley, an actor, producer, writer and ambassador for Bipolar UK. We are deeply professional and talk about maintaining mental health during a pandemic, ways to keep oneself going, and shoot the sh*t in general.
“How many times have people used a pen or paintbrush because they couldn’t pull the trigger?” – Virginia Woolf
The poem that April references is by Laura Kelly Fanucci, and can be found at https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zCs-xl3x2/
The book: https://amzn.to/349P1dS by Aaron Gillies
A quick warning: we do discus...
2020-04-0334 minThe Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is SheSeeing with Eyes of Hope // TGP Episode 76In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with author and Blessed is She writer Laura Kelly Fanucci. They discuss all the ways that God pursues each of us individually, and how we can look at grief and loss with eyes of hope.
Resources mentioned:
One Beautiful Dream by Jennifer Fulwiler
Risen: 50 Ways to Live Easter
A Free Easter Gathering with Laura Kelly Fanucci on April 11 at 1pm ET.
What are some ways that God is showing up for you in darkness? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
2020-03-2730 min
Beautiful Depths: The PodcastEnding the Miscarriage TabooKaylee opens her heart and shares about her miscarriage. She discusses with Josie and Samantha ways to honor life and help friends and family who are grieving the loss of their child.
Resources:
USCCB Blessing of Parents after Miscarriage or Stillbirth
Grieving Together: A Couple's Journey Through Miscarriage by Laura and Franco Fanucci
Elizabeth Ministry International
2019-10-1439 min
Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic PodcastVoices of Hope - Laura Kelly Fanucci keynote from Diocesan Ministry DayLaura Kelly Fanucci addresses Diocesan Ministry Day participants at St. John's Abbey Church Sept. 30. Serve, Speak, Lead: Our Baptismal Call to Be Priest, Prophet, and King At our baptism, we were anointed to follow Christ as "priest, prophet, and king." But what does this call mean for us in our ordinary lives and work? While some of us are priests, few would claim to be prophets or kings! Yet in this challenging time in our Church's history, how does our baptismal call unite us, support us, encourage us, and send us out in the world to serve, speak, and lead...
2019-10-0337 min
Diapers and Disciples081: Grieving Together and Infant Loss with Laura Kelly FanucciIn This Episode:Laura shares her experience with loss, how we can respond when a friend loses a child, and what we can do for kids who have lost a sibling.What Laura is Loving: Summer!Laura’s Mom Hack:It’s never to early to start dinner.Links:Grieving Together: A Couple’s Journey Through MiscarriageLaura’s WebsiteLaura on InstagramLaura on FacebookLaura on TwitterEveryday Sacrament: The Messy Grace of Parentin...
2019-08-2643 min
Family Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#351 Laura Fanucci – Grieving Together on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Podcast
It was truly a blessing to share this conversation with Laura Fanucci about the book she co-authored with her husband Franco entitled “Grieving Together: A Couple’s Journey through Miscarriage.” This is an important work and the best I have ever seen on the subject. Filled with tender, relatable situations and practical advice, “Grieving Together” is not only for couples who have experienced the loss of miscarriage, but also for those who love and minister to them.
You can find the book here
Be sure to visit Laura’s website: Mothersspirit.com
From the book descr...
2019-08-1036 min
Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic PodcastVoices of Hope: A conversation with Laura Kelly FanucciIn this episode, Laura Kelly Fanucci speaks with Kristi Bivens, the Diocese of St. Cloud's associate director of lay leadership formation, about our baptismal call to ministry, service and leadership in the Church. Fanucci will be the keynote speaker at Diocesan Ministry Day Sept. 30 at St. John's University in Collegeville. She is an author and director of the Communities of Calling Initiative at the Collegeville Institute at St. John's.
2019-07-2925 min
USCCB ClipsMade for Love Ep 40: MiscarriageEvery child is a gift, and the loss of even the smallest life is mourned by Catholic parents. Today we’re talking about one of the heaviest crosses that is borne in Catholic family life: miscarriage and infant loss. This episode includes Leah Libresco, Laura Fanucci, author, with her husband Franco, of Grieving Together: A Couple’s Journey through Miscarriage, and Msgr. Donald Sakano from the Archdiocese of New York.
2019-06-1032 min
Love Means MoreEp 40: MiscarriageEvery child is a gift, and the loss of even the smallest life is mourned by Catholic parents. Today we’re talking about one of the heaviest crosses that is borne in Catholic family life: miscarriage and infant loss. This episode includes Leah Libresco, Laura Fanucci, author, with her husband Franco, of Grieving Together: A Couple’s Journey through Miscarriage, and Msgr. Donald Sakano from the Archdiocese of New York.
2019-06-1032 min
Mystery Through Manners Catholic Podcast11: The SisterhoodIn our fourth episode of our series on Catholic blogging, we speak with four women who have all found communion and friendship with others in the blogging world. These women allow us to journey with them through the isolation of motherhood, the joys of sisterhood, and the immense grief of infancy loss. I am so grateful that they have let me share their stories. Featured in this episode are Jenny Uebbing, Sarah Babbs, Nell O'Leary, and Laura Fanucci.
Music for this episode:
Exceeding
Words and music by Shaun Garrison.
© 2015 Shaun Garrison. As recorded on Exceeding. All rights reserved. Used by p...
2018-11-2034 min
Universal Sisterhood PodcastEpisode 12- Miscarriage- Mothering a grieving heart.Cate Kensey shares her heart about her four miscarriages, and how to mother her grieving heart through it.
Resources:
Mothering Spirit- Blog
Grieving Together: A Couple's Journey through Miscarriage.
Laura Kelly Fanucci.
Things that brought me joy:
Poco a Poco- Is an album by Brother Isaiah of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Watch the youtube video of Struggler. Its so cool!
2018-11-0557 min
http://ninokann.podspot.deJ1ST 068: Grieving Together with Laura Kelly FanucciHey there!
Well, today we are making Just One Small Thing Podcast history! My guest today, Laura Kelly Fanucci, is becoming the very first person to be on the podcast TWICE! Not sure if it's an honor or simply proof that she is a good friend and she allows me to twist her arm!
If you don't know Laura yet, she is incredible. She is a beautiful writer on the topics of parenting and our Catholic Faith. She has many published books and shares often over on her blog, Mothering Spirit.
Laura is on the podcast to discuss the book s...
2018-10-2443 min
Just One Small Thing Podcast for Catholic ParentsJ1ST 068: Grieving Together with Laura Kelly FanucciHey there! Well, today we are making Just One Small Thing Podcast history! My guest today, Laura Kelly Fanucci, is becoming the very first person to be on the podcast TWICE! Not sure if it's an honor or simply proof that she is a good friend and she allows me to twist her arm! If you don't know Laura yet, she is incredible. She is a beautiful writer on the topics of parenting and our Catholic Faith. She has many published books and shares often over on her blog, Mothering Spirit. Laura is o...
2018-10-2443 minDiapers and Disciples051: Natural Family Planning, Infertility, and Loss with Nicole JoyceIn This Episode:-In Part 2 of our series on Humanae Vitae, FertilityCare Practitioner Nicole Joyce is here to chat about Natural Family Planning, Infertility, and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. What Nicole is Loving:- Returning to leisurely reading.Nicole’s Mom Hack:- Dot labeling for laundryLinks:Morning Star FertilityCareFind a FertilityCare CenterOrganic ConceptionsGood ReadsBook LogGrieving Together by Laura Kelly FanucciGrieving Together Facebook Group
2018-10-2252 min
Letters to Women - Exploring the Feminine GeniusA Letter to the Woman Experiencing Pregnancy After a LossThis episode, I visit with Laura Kelly Fanucci, the blogger behind ‘Mother Spirit.’ Laura has lost children to infant loss and miscarriage, and found that there weren’t many resources available for women experiencing pregnancy after a devastating loss. We talk about the spiritual side of pregnancy after loss and why this is a conversation that needs to happen more in the lives of women.
2018-06-2841 min
Hallie WeeklyGodparents and FriendshipIn this episode, Hallie tells the story of choosing her daughter, Penelope's Godfather and chats with Laura Fanucci about Blessed is She and the importance of holy friendships.
2018-02-0800 minJust One Small Thing Podcast for Catholic ParentsJ1ST 001--Laura on VulnerabilityWriter, blogger, mother and Catholic Woman, Laura Fanucci opens up about what she has learned through vulnerability. Listen in for powerful lessons on connecting with others and understanding the very heart of God.
2017-05-0938 minhttp://ninokann.podspot.deJ1ST 001--Laura on VulnerabilityWriter, blogger, mother and Catholic Woman, Laura Fanucci opens up about what she has learned through vulnerability. Listen in for powerful lessons on connecting with others and understanding the very heart of God.
2017-05-0938 minHallie WeeklyHallie talks to Laura Fanucci about the loss of her newborn twins and the joy of welcoming new lifeHallie talks to Laura Fanucci about the loss of her newborn twins in 2016, the way in which God was present throughout that experience, and the joy of welcoming new life.
2017-02-1700 min