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Catholic MomcastPrayercast 42: Mary's MotherhoodMaria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about the Blessed Mother as a model for our motherhood. Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about the Blessed Mother as a model for our motherhood. Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of Stories of the Eucharist (OSV) and The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers (Ave). She is also senior acquisitions editor for Ave Maria Press. She and her husband Craig divide their time between northern Michigan and West Palm Beach, Florida. You can read about her...2025-06-3017 min
Catholic MomcastCatholic Momcast 350: Real Life with Mary Book Club Week 3Our May 2025 Book Club selection is a book honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary! Kelsey Gillespy, in her new book, Real Life with Mary: Growing in Virtue to Magnify the Lord, encourages moms to grow in friendship with Mary and learn from her how to walk the daily path to holiness. This book is written for all of us! Kelsey observed during this session that the book is a call to discipleship, a call to fellowship, and a call to sainthood. She acknowledged that when we look at the saints we see all the glamor, and it can se...2025-06-1233 min
Catholic MomcastCatholic Momcast 348: Real Life with Mary Book Club Week 2Our May 2025 Book Club selection is a book honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary! Kelsey Gillespy, in her new book, Real Life with Mary: Growing in Virtue to Magnify the Lord, encourages moms to grow in friendship with Mary and learn from her how to walk the daily path to holiness. This book is written for all of us! Kelsey observed during this session that the book is a call to discipleship, a call to fellowship, and a call to sainthood. She acknowledged that when we look at the saints we see all the glamor, and it can se...2025-06-0529 min
Catholic MomcastCatholic Momcast 346: Book Club Real Life with Mary Week 1Our May 2025 Book Club selection is a book honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary! Kelsey Gillespy, in her new book, Real Life with Mary: Growing in Virtue to Magnify the Lord, encourages moms to grow in friendship with Mary and learn from her how to walk the daily path to holiness. This book is written for all of us! Kelsey observed during this session that the book is a call to discipleship, a call to fellowship, and a call to sainthood. She acknowledged that when we look at the saints we see all the glamor, and it can...2025-05-2959 min
Catholic MomcastPrayercast 39: Month of MaryMaria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about their love of the Blessed Mother. Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of Stories of the Eucharist (OSV) and The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers (Ave). She is also senior acquisitions editor for Ave Maria Press. She and her husband Craig divide their time between northern Michigan and West Palm Beach, Florida. You can read about her adventures on Life on the Road Less Traveled. Maria Morera Johnson, author of A Beautiful Second Act:, My Badass Book of Saints, Super Girls and...2025-05-1216 min
The Gratitudeology™ Podcast with Jamie HessJessie Buttafuoco | My Mother Was Shot in the Head; The Crime That Came to Define My Family Will Not Define My LifeImagine you’re 9 years old, living your best life. You have what feels like the perfect family. You live in the suburbs. You go to dance classes for fun. Everything is… perfect.And then… BOOM. A horrific crime throws your family into the center of the biggest true crime saga the nation has ever seen. You go from relative anonymity to having dozens of news stations camped out on your front lawn… all while your parents are nowhere to be seen…Because one is in the hospital, fighting for her life… ...2025-02-031h 01
I Like Your Work: Conversations with ArtistsContemporary Curation with Leah Triplett Leah Triplett is a curator and writer, currently serving as the Director of Exhibitions and Contemporary Curatorial Initiatives at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Her writing has appeared in ArtAsiaPacific, ArtNet News, Sculpture, Public Art Dialogue, Flash Art, Hyperallergic, The Brooklyn Rail, and others. As an independent curator, she has organized projects for Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston University Art Galleries, Praise Shadows Art Gallery, and others. She taught critical writing in the painting and sculpture MFA programs at Boston University from 2021 to 2023. She is the 2024 Mary Ann Unger Estate Fellow, researching the artist’s late 1970s and ea...2025-01-1042 min
The Experimental Film PodcastSeason 5 Episode 1 - Christopher Rakas - Experimental FilmmakerChristopher Rakas is an award-winning director, producer, writer, and composer based in El Paso, Texas. His short film Dada Noise 2 has had a successful film festival run worldwide. He is currently co-writing and scoring several episodes for the TV series On Bloody Paths with Mary S. Applegate and Ingmar Koch. He is also a member of the Liquid Sky Artist Collective in Portugal. He is also currently producing a documentary film featuring his brother’s local El Paso-based metal punk band, Uglor. You can listen to songs by Uglor on YouTube.
Christopher and I met through this po...2025-01-081h 03
Art Lovers Forum PodcastEpisode 32 - Laura Shabott
When I found out that Laura Shabott, the artist, the lecturer, the actress, gave talks about the book, Ninth Street Women, I knew she had to do a second interview with me on Art Lovers Forum. I wanted Laura to tell folks who are interested in art why the Ninth Street Women is so important.
The book was published in 2018 and while it was a best seller there are still so many people who are interested in art who still haven’t read it. It’s about five women painters who elevated that status of...2025-01-0235 min
Catholic MomcastPrayercast 27: Seven Sorrows of MaryMaria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton discuss praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary Learn about this powerful devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary and pray the mysteries along with meditations from the Family Rosary team. Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of Stories of the Eucharist (OSV) and The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers (Ave). She and her husband Craig divide their time between northern Michigan and West Palm Beach, Florida. You can read about her adventures on Life on the...2024-10-0720 min
The Brian Hess ShowEpisode 798 | Behind the Forecast: Mary OursWelcome to The Brian Hess Show! In this exciting episode, host Brian Hess sits down with the talented Mary Ours, a beloved meteorologist from KDKA in Pittsburgh. Join us as Mary shares her journey in weather forecasting, her passion for the Steel City, and her unforgettable experience singing the national anthem at a recent Steelers game! 🔗 Follow Mary Ours on social media: @maryours https://www.instagram.com/maryours/?hl=en2024-09-1831 minThe Experimental Film PodcastSeason 4 Episode 14 - Mary Hawkins - Art Director, Animator, and DesignerMary Hawkins and I had a lot of fun talking about her animations, including Love Letters for the Subway, which is an Official Selection in The Experimental Film Fest (Neither of us knew this at the time of recording).
We discussed her role in Gotham Roller Derby and her other work as Art Director, Animator, and Designer.
"I'm a typography-driven art director who uses collage, bold type, and big color choices to bring playfulness and whimsy to motion graphics for brands. I also work with nonprofits and social good groups to create positive change. As...2024-09-0759 min
Catholic MomcastPrayercast 22: Daughters of Mary with Inés MerschMaria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton interview Inés Huber Mersch, a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother in love with the Lord and sharing her joy. Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that brought Perpetual Adoration to the Archdiocese of Mobile and continues as one of the schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom.2024-07-0831 minArt Lovers Forum PodcastEpisode 20 - Dianne Beal
If you want to expand your horizons in the art world, listen to this episode of Art Lovers Forum. I am speaking to Dianne Beal, an independent curator and private art dealer in Washington D.C., Paris and Miami.
She is absolutely a well-known specialist of non-conformist art. Let’s put it this way, the bipartisan political power couple, Mary Matalin and James Carville, are just two of her celebrity status clientele.
Dianne has developed an excellent reputation for promoting intellectually challenging projects in Washington, Paris and most recently, Miami. During the pandemic, she...2024-06-1749 min
The Back 40 Podcast042. Tracking God with Lori MargoLori Margo lives in Central California and is a speaker and writer. She developed a program for women called Tracking God. The program shows you how tracking God encourages our faith to see Him at work in our lives during difficult times.This program was birthed from Lori's own personal experiences where she chose to dig deep and find God even in the most difficult of circumstances. Connect with LoriInstagram: @lorimargoFacebook: @lorimargospeaksWebsite: lorimargo.comTake the Tracking God QuizThanks for listening in!2024-05-1434 min
The Back 40 Podcast041. Rachel Rauch with Eiro WellnessToday’s guest is Rachel Rauch. Rachel Rauch is a keynote speaker, Doctor of Naturopathy and certified Integrative Mental Health professional. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked with thousands of stressed-out women from all over the world to achieve balance in their mood and hormones. Her expertise is a result of extensive research on behalf of her clients combined with her own journey of discovering the correlation between nervous system health and trauma and chronic stress. Her insights have been featured in magazines, podcasts and weekly for the Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Organization. As a keynote speaker, sh...2024-04-2954 minI Like Your Work: Conversations with ArtistsArtist Marc Mitchell: Experimentation, Authenticity, and the Connections That Fuel an Artistic CareerMarc Mitchell holds a M.F.A from Boston University. His work has been included in exhibitions at the Schneider Museum of Art, Southern Oregon University; University of Wisconsin, Madison; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; Florida Atlantic University Galleries, Boca Raton; TOPS Gallery, Memphis, TN; GRIN Gallery, Providence, RI; Laconia Gallery, Boston, MA; and others. Mitchell has been featured in publications such as the Boston Globe, Burnaway, and Number Inc; and was selected for New American Paintings in 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2020. Mitchell has been an Artist-in-Residence at the Banff Center for Arts & Creativity, Ucross Foundation, Vermont Studio Center, Hambidge Center for the...2024-03-1557 min
Main Street MoxieEpisode 36: Mini Moxie 2023 Wrap-Up with Thorunn and MarySend us a textAnother moxie-filled year has passed with fascinating guests from all walks of life. In our monthly episodes, our guests joined the ranks of Honorary Agents of Moxie. We hope you found their stories as interesting and inspiring as we did.We are incredibly grateful to you, our listeners, for tuning in to hear the inspiring and honest stories of our guests--people like you who have embraced courage, learned from failure, and evolved as humans.In our 2023 episodes, you can listen as:Leo Marzen flexes financial moxie muscleNadim Sadek...2023-12-1806 min
The Back 40 Podcast040. Navigating Life's Transitions and Finding Authentic Identity | Sue Donaldson, Ruthie Gray, Susan Macias, Carol FeilEver found yourself in a predicament because your body is going through changes you don't quite understand? Or perhaps you're struggling to find your identity amidst the pressures of social media, comparison, and the expectation to constantly achieve? Well, ladies, you're not alone. I'm accompanied by four incredibly inspiring women - Sue Donaldson, Ruthie Gray, Susan Macias, and Carol Feil - who have each navigated their unique journeys and have come to share their wisdom on these common, yet often overlooked subjects.Our conversation doesn't shy away from the personal, the profound, or the downright hilarious. We...2023-12-051h 04
The Back 40 Podcast039. Breaking Free: A Journey of Healing, Transformation and Grace | Mark DeJesusHave you ever found yourself tangled in the web of emotional baggage or addiction? Today, we are joined by a beacon of hope, Mark DeJesus. With his personal tales of transformation and healing, Mark, a former pastor, author, and now a podcaster, is on a mission to help those caught in similar struggles. We journey through his poignant experiences of leaving the confines of a church model that prioritized performance over grace and love. His deep-seated insights about promoting healing, stepping back, and creating room for grace are bound to touch your heart.Building authentic communities within...2023-11-2154 min
The Back 40 Podcast038. Book Release: Empty Nest Awakening | Ruthie GrayAre you ready to be inspired? We're thrilled to share a conversation with Ruthie Gray, published author of the book Empty Nest Awakening. Ruthie offers a raw and intimate glimpse into her journey of becoming an author and shares how accountability and trust in God have been her guiding lights. We tie in the importance of self-care, overcoming self-sabotage, and how you can apply these practical tools in your own life.In an equally compelling segment, Ruthie takes us through her personal experience of caregiving for her parents while balancing homeschooling. The strength she found in faith...2023-11-0733 min
The Back 40 Podcast037. Transforming Wellness Through Identity and Purpose | Sue CramerHave you ever wondered how our dietary choices influence our blood sugar and dopamine levels, or how insulin works to store fat in our bodies? There's a great deal to unravel when it comes to understanding our metabolic health. In our recent chat with Sue Cramer, a certified life and wellness coach, we delve into this complex issue, discussing the intricate connection between food addiction, emotional eating, and metabolic health. Sue offers practical advice on forming healthier habits, identifying triggers, and addressing underlying issues - indispensable for anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle. There's more to wellness than j...2023-10-2455 min
The Back 40 Podcast036. Menopause: The Summer I Lost My Mind (Pt 2) | Mary HessHere it is, y'all. I'm telling you everything I've experienced and learned while going through menopause. It's good, it's bad, it's funny, it's sad. IT IS ALL THE THINGS LADIES.Part 1 covers some basics of perimenopause and menopause and I tell you my story! Part 2 covers a bit more detail about some of the symptoms, advocating for yourself and what I learned in the process.Here are the books, websites and Insta accounts I follow:Book: Hot and Bothered - What No One Tells You About Menopause by Jancee D...2023-10-1033 min
The Back 40 Podcast035. Menopause: The Summer I Lost My Mind (Pt 1) | Mary HessHere it is, y'all. I'm telling you everything I've experienced and learned while going through menopause. It's good, it's bad, it's funny, it's sad. IT IS ALL THE THINGS LADIES.Part 1 covers some basics of perimenopause and menopause and I tell you my story! Part 2 covers a bit more detail about some of the symptoms, advocating for yourself and what I learned in the process.Here are the books, websites and Insta accounts I follow:Book: Hot and Bothered - What No One Tells You About Menopause by Jancee D...2023-09-2636 min
The Back 40 Podcast034. Untangling Faith and Expectations | Amberly NeeseAmberly joins me today to chat about navigating hard questions in our walk with God -- not only for ourselves, but for our adult children, our friends, and whomever God has placed in our path to walk with.We spend time talking about how to untangle our faith and discuss her new study, Untangling Faith, where she explores the questions Jesus asked as a way to reclaim that faith. And we laugh, a lot. So come join us!Connect with Amberly:Website: amberlyneese.comSocial Media: @amberlyneese_comedianThanks f...2023-09-1251 min
The Back 40 Podcast033. Embracing Seasons (in yellow boots!) | Carol FeilBeing deeply rooted in God's unchanging character is a contrast to the worlds call to "pull yourself up by your bootstraps". Learning who He is, challenges us to trust Him more. Carol joins me today to chat about embracing the different seasons of life, how we can listen and learn from God and how her yellow boots have inspired her (and hopefully you too!) to listen and learn. At the end of the day, God meets us where we are -- and He will transform us, if we allow Him to. Download her freebie, Rooted and Ready: h...2023-08-2941 min
The Back 40 Podcast032. When Life Doesn't Go As Planned | Lori Ann WoodLori Ann encountered a major setback one Thanksgiving weekend and her life changed forever because of it. Today we spend some time chatting about that detour, how she walked through it and what she learned from it. She encourages others to wrestle with their faith, especially along the unplanned paths of life, whether that is a health detour, a financial detour, a relationship detour. This will result in a stronger belief system.Her book, Divine Detour: The Path You'd Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You've Always Wanted is available on her website!...2023-08-1541 min
The Back 40 Podcast031. Suffering Well in the Back 40 | Karis MeierSuffering isn't something any of us want or choose to endure. But it's something we all face in varying degrees. Karis encountered an illness right after her honeymoon and has been dealing with chronic illness ever since.But God has walked her through some amazing healing moments -- emotionally and spiritually. From that, she's written a book of her journey and today she'll talk about what suffering well looks like for a child of God.Connect with Karis:Website: https://karismeier.comFacebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086940122365Instagram: h...2023-08-0143 min
Main Street MoxieEpisode 32: Faye HessSend us a textChef Faye Hess has the winning recipe for moxie. She mixes love, joy, curiosity, fearlessness, resilience, and gratitude to produce a moxie souffle that won’t collapse. In this episode, Faye explores how she came to her love affair with food and how cooking for herself and others has been a foundation for her happiness and growth. She embraces failure as an opportunity to learn and forges into the unknown with incremental steps and lots of reflection.Faye currently cooks for private clients and runs residential cooking programs in...2023-07-2454 min
The Back 40 Podcast030. Hello 70s and Still Livin' Large! | Laura PadgettToday's guest, Laura Padgett, joins me from the mountains of Colorado. She's vivacious, kind and full of wisdom about living life to the fullest and using what you're given!We chat about lots of life lessons she's learned and how she still looks forward to the next thing God has planned for her!Connect with Laura:Website: https://lauralpadgett.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraLPadgettAuthorSpeakerDancer Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauraleepadgett Instagram: laurapadgettauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-padgett-7b084742/Thanks for listening in!2023-07-1838 min
The Back 40 Podcast029. Mentoring Women in Ministry | Melissa MashburnMy long-time friend, Melissa Mashburn joins me on today's podcast to talk about all things "women in ministry." Personally I wish it wasn't a topic that we still had to talk about, but we do. Melissa wrote a book, "Ministry Chick: Find Your Community, Own Your Leadership, Take Your Step" that basically helps women who feel called into ministry how to do just what that title says: find your community, own your leadership and take your step.We talk about how this practically works and what it looks like to help others find their place o...2023-07-0445 min
The Back 40 Podcast028. Parenting Adult Children | Susan MaciasI always thought that once my children moved out that parenting kinda stopped. But I'm learning that's not the case! Susan Macias, fellow podcaster, author and speaker joins me today to chat about what parenting adult children looks like -- pitfalls to avoid and how we can give 'advice' without overstepping boundaries!Connect with SusanWebsite: https://susankmacias.comSocial Media: @susankmaciasHer BooksUnceasing: A Parent's Guide to Conquer Worry and Pray with PowerFinding Home (releasing Fall 2023)31 Days: Praying For Your DaughterPutting...2023-06-2042 min
The Back 40 Podcast027. Healthy Marriages in The Back 40 with Trey MorganTrey Morgan (and his wife Lea) are pastors in Texas, podcasters, parents, empty-nesters and marriage coaches! They have a great podcast called The Stronger Marriage Podcast. And authors! They have authored 3 books and you can find them on their website listed below. Today, Trey is hanging out with me to talk about having healthy marriages in the second half of life. Check it out!Connect with Trey & LeaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stronger_marriages/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyAndLeaTwitter: https://twitter.com/StrongMarriage5Website: TreyAndLea.comThe Stronger Marriage...2023-06-0636 min
The Back 40 Podcast026. Organizational Tips + Tricks with Jill NorwoodMy "online" friend of 16 years, Jill Norwood,i is back to chat about her life binder that she uses to help simplify, sustain and create a calmer environment. She shares how you can use all or part of it to help simplify your life as well!Connect with JillInstagram: @jillianincFacebook: @jillian.k.norwoodThanks for listening in!Follow the host, MarySocial Media: @maryjohess2023-05-2334 min
The Back 40 Podcast025. Unique On Purpose | Rachael JennemanRachael Jenneman is a former pastor turned broadcaster/podcaster of the Unique on Purpose podcast, author, and itinerant speaker. Her latest book is The Real War on Women where she talks about the battles facing women in today's world. We chat today about her being a first generation Christian in her family, what life is looking like now that she's in the back 40 and what she hopes to see in the days ahead.Connect with Rachael:Social Media: @rachaeljennemanWebsite: rachaeljenneman.comThanks for listening in!2023-05-0944 min
The Back 40 Podcast024. Book Release | God's Plan for Living with Matt TommeyMatt Tommey is passionate about helping people thrive in God's Kingdom. For the last 30 years, he's been helping people become all God created them to be regardless of where they are called. Through Matt's innovative blend of ministry, marketplace and mobilization, he makes transformation simple for everyone.He joins me today to chat about his new book "God's Plan for Living." His book will walk you through practical steps in living the healthiest, most productive YOU God created and designed.You can follow Matt on social media:Instagram: @matttommeymentoringFacebook: @thethrivingchristianartist...2023-05-0340 min
The Back 40 Podcast023. Book Release | Forgiveness with Nick HonerkampAfter serving as a pastor for 23 years, and spending two decades in the Christian nonprofit world, Nick now works as a Church Consultant. He is also a conference speaker, writer, and personal coach.We spend some time talking today about his brand new book "Forgiveness" -- what that looks like, how to walk through it and the benefits of it.If you'd like to connect with Nick, you can do so here:Instagram | @nickhonerkampFacebook | @nick.honerkampLet's Process That Podcast | https://linktr.ee/letsprocessthatpodcastGrab his book here: nickhonerkampbooks.c...2023-04-2532 min
The Wabash Center's Dialogue On TeachingDr. Mary Hess: Silhouette InterviewSilhouette Podcast Interview with Mary Hess, Professor of Educational Leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. 2023-04-1128 min
The Back 40 Podcast022. Caring for Aging Parents with Ruthie GrayRuthie Gray is the CEO of Authentic Online Marketing, Podcaster, Founder of Authentic Online Marketing School, Community Marketing Expert, Author, Speaker and so much more!She joins me today to chat about being an only child and what that looks like as she cares for aging parents. As well, she has her own online business/mentoring program that keeps her busy!Her no-nonsense approach is refreshing and I love her sense of humor! If there's one thing she hopes you leave this interview with. it's this: You will KNOW you can have joy through...2023-04-1136 min
The Back 40 Podcast021. Trusting God Through Infertility with Sarah GerberSarah Gerber is a force to be reckoned with! She's full of joy, hope, and life and she's on the podcast to share her story of infertility. Her and her husband Seth are on the pastoral staff at New Day Community Church in Summerville, SC. They are also former revival pastors from Bethel Supernatural School of Ministry in Redding, CA.If there are any takeaways from today's conversation, they would be this: To have hope for your dreams no matter what, to receive comfort from God because He is faithful, and that God is the co...2023-03-2855 min
The Back 40 Podcast020. Living From Love, To Love with Jim BrackettI wish I could find the best words to describe Jim Brackett. He's one of those people who change the atmosphere of a room, simply by walking in. He carries the Father's love in a palpable way. We sat down and talked about how this deep experience of the Father's love in his life changed him forever and motivates him, to this day, to be a father in the Kingdom.Thanks for listening in!Follow the host, MarySocial Media: @maryjohess2023-03-1444 min
Koala Mind - Meditation & AchtsamkeitMeditation: Selbstzweifel auflösenDiese Meditation kann dir helfen, Selbstzweifel und Druck zu lösen. Wir beginnen mit ein paar tiefen Atemzügen, so dass sich dein Nervensystem entspannt. Anschließend spüren wir gezielt in Körperstellen, in denen du Anspannung spürst. Lange Atemzüge helfen dir, diesen Druck zu lösen. Wir blicken außerdem auf stressverstärkende Gedanken hinter diesem Druck. Indem wir Ihnen Aufmerksamkeit schenken, können wir sie als Gedanken wahrnehmen und loslassen. Wir erinnern dich an deinen Selbstwert und daran, dass du nichts erreichen musst, um wertvoll zu sein. Die Meditation schließt mit dem wundervollen Gedicht "Wil...2023-03-1216 min
The Back 40 Podcast019. The Freedom to Create with Amy SmithAmy joins me to chat about finding the creative inside all of us. We talk about freedom to just be who we are created to be and how that looks different for each of because we are unique!Connect with Amy:www.amysmithart.com@amysmithartist on social mediaYour Mama Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134607Thanks for listening in!Follow the host, MarySocial Media: @maryjohess2023-02-2840 min
The Back 40 Podcast018. Surviving Cancer + Inside Family Scoop with Cathy SchultzMy sister Cathy joins me on this episode to talk all the things: growing up in our family, our perceptions of life during that time and how they shaped us today, surviving cancer, what that looked like emotionally, physically and even how our family processed it! Connect with Cathy:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathyjschultzInstagram: https://instagram.com/catjschultzThanks for listening in!Follow the host, MarySocial Media: @maryjohess2023-02-1454 min
The Back 40 Podcast017. Experiencing Grief + Healing with Isabel SkúlasonIsabel Skúlason and her husband Thrainn travel the world doing itinerant ministry. They share the love of the Father through preaching and prophesying. Isabel spends time in this interview sharing her journey of grief after the death of her husband Ivan -- of whom she was married to for over 30 years. It was an intense journey but with the help of counseling, community and the love of the Father, she came through and has some incredible insights to share.Toward the end of the interview she also shares some prophetic insight she has into the coming y...2023-01-311h 00
The Back 40 Podcast016. Splashes of Serenity | Elaine MillerElaine Miller, from Splashes of Serenity, joins me to chat about thriving in the second half of life. She's a COVID survivor, Cancer survivor, wife, mom, author, speaker and all around amazing lady!Her books: "Splashes of Serenity: Bathtime Reflections for Drained Moms" "Splashes of Serenity: Bathtime Reflections for Drained Wives" "We All Married Idiots: Three Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage and Ten Things You Can" "Praise the Lord and Pass the Chemo: A Hopeful Response to a Hard Reality." Connect with ElaineWebsite: https://s...2023-01-1734 min
The Back 40 Podcast015. Living a Legacy Life | Sue Moore DonaldsonSue Moore Donaldson joins me from California to talk about living a legacy life -- through hospitality, parenting adult children and so much more. She brings a joy, laughter and such nuggets of wisdom to this interview. I'm sure you'll enjoy her as much as I did!Connect with Sue:Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life PodcastWelcome Heart: blog and websiteSocial: @suemooredonaldsonFree Resource from Sue:https://welcomeheart.com/the-back-40-with-mary-hess/ Download a prayer for a hospitality heart + a free recipeThanks for listening...2023-01-0341 minI Like Your Work: Conversations with ArtistsTelling Your Story with Artist Gabe LangholtzGabe Langholtz was born in 1971 and is an American painter, living and working in Austin Texas. His work, although primarily representational, is indebted to American Color Field painting, focusing on color relations, pattern making, form and line, with a heavy emphasis on the two-dimensional surface of the canvas. In the tradition of folk art, Langholtz routinely employs the use of mundane cultural objects and / or activities to establish a contemporary narrative, oftentimes drawing on humor, parody, and pastiche as tools for social commentary. His work has been featured in New American Paintings and Create! Magazine, a...2022-11-2543 min
The Back 40 Podcast014. Season 1 Finale + A RecapShannon and I talk about all things Season 1 -- what impacted us, what impressed us and how the show morphed into a bit of a different format than I originally pictured it to look.We take a few moments to talk about Season 2 -- the new day and format and a few other surprises! Thanks for listening in!Follow the host, MarySocial Media: @maryjohess2022-11-1852 min
The Back 40 Podcast013. Aging, Wisdom and Having Fun! | Round Table Pt 2This week we finish up our two part convo with my dear friends, Sue Kinnear, Stephanie Jones, Ginger Widener and Sarah Slye. These beautiful ladies join me to talk about how it feels to grow older, what it 's like to walk in wisdom and lots more.You can connect with them on their socials:Stephanie Jones - https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.q.jones.9Sue Kinnear - https://www.facebook.com/sue.kinnear.16Ginger Widener - https://www.facebook.com/ginger.widenerSarah Slye - https://www.facebook.com/sarah.da...2022-11-1140 minThe Experimental Film PodcastSeason 3 Episode 6 - Experimental Filmmaker and Composer Christopher RakasBorn in the '70s, raised in the '80s, and grew up in El Paso, Texas, Christopher was a troubled kid who needed an artistic outlet, He always loved watching Elvira, not for her physical attributes, but for the cheesy horror and sci-fi movies, she screened every week. Christopher started making home horror movies when he was 12 and was particularly interested in the special effects make-up side of filmmaking. "I was obsessed with Tom Savini and Stan Winston. And I loved directors like John Carpenter and Wes Craven." He's always leaned toward the darker, more experimental side of the a...2022-11-091h 14
The Back 40 Podcast012. Aging, Wisdom and Having Fun! | Round Table Pt 1Y'all. This episode (and next week's Part 2) was a blast! My dear friends, Sue Kinnear, Stephanie Jones, Ginger Widener and Sarah Slye join me to talk about how it feels to grow older, what it 's like to walk in wisdom and lots more.You can connect with them on their socials:Stephanie Jones - https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.q.jones.9Sue Kinnear - https://www.facebook.com/sue.kinnear.16Ginger Widener - https://www.facebook.com/ginger.widenerSarah Slye - https://www.facebook.com/sarah.dailey1Th...2022-11-0431 min