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Bioethics Babe“Candace Owens v. Erika Kirk: The Cost of Conspiracy and the Ethics of Influence” with Simone Rizkallah | Ep. 13What happens when influence is exercised without restraint and conspiracy replaces evidence?In today’s episode of Bioethics Babe, I’m joined by Simone Rizkalla, Catholic educator, speaker, writer, and host of the Beyond Rome podcast to examine the controversy surrounding Candace Owens and Erika Kirk, not as internet drama, but as a serious ethical case study.This conversation explores the cost of conspiracy thinking, the moral responsibilities that come with large platforms, and how misinformation, reputational harm, and reckless speculation threaten human dignity, truth, and community trust in the digital age.We...
2026-01-071h 20
AWWA Podcast: Armenian VoicesSimone Rizkallah: A Cultural Gypsy with Armenian-Egyptian RootsSimone Rizkallah is a Catholic speaker and writer who helps people discover a deeper and more meaningful existence. As a first-generation American of Egyptian-Armenian descent, she calls herself a “cultural gypsy”—Western born and educated, yet raised in an Eastern cultural and ethnic context.This unique background gives her a powerful perspective on the search for belonging and identity. Through her writing and speaking, Simone guides others toward becoming more rooted: in their faith, their heritage, their personal story, and their greater calling.You can learn more about her work at culturalgypsy.com.
2025-09-2214 min
Catholicism and CultureAntisemitism and the Catholic Church with Simone RizkallahSimone Rizkallah, Director of Philos Catholic at the Philos Project, talks about the rising tides of antisemitism today. Learn more about Philos Project: https://philosproject.org/Learn more about Simone: www.culturalgypsy.comWatch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu
2025-05-2223 min
Christ The KingResponding To Simone Rizkallah's Questions For Catholics Who Are Anti-IsraelIn this podcast episode, I respond to Simone Rizkallah's "Questions For Catholics Who Are Anti-Israel" video. I show her why Christians cannot be Zionists using mostly Scripture, along with other sources. Then I go into the historical relationship between Zionism, Egypt and the Armenian Genocide.
2025-03-311h 08
Life on the RockSimone RizkallahFr. Mark is joined by Simone Rizkallah from the Philos Project to discuss Christian engagement with Middle-Eastern cultures. From SEEK 2025 in St. Louis.
2025-02-0322 min
OC Catholic RadioEPISODE #300: THE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC – A CATHOLIC RESPONSE (SIMONE RIZKALLAH)Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this episode, we are delighted to welcome Simone Rizkallah to the broadcast. Simone is part of a distinguished speakers series coming to Christ Cathedral in association with the Lumen Christi Institute. Her talk is entitled, “The Loneliness Epidemic: A Catholic Response to the Crisis.” Why is it that so many of us suffer from deep issues of loneliness today? Is it a byproduct of the pandemic lockdowns or is it much more than that? Rick and Simone cover lots of ground in this discussion, so give a list...
2024-07-1759 minOC Catholic RadioEPISODE #300: THE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC – A CATHOLIC RESPONSE (SIMONE RIZKALLAH)Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this episode, we are delighted to welcome Simone Rizkallah to the broadcast. Simone is part of a distinguished speakers series coming to Christ Cathedral in association with the Lumen Christi Institute. Her talk is entitled, “The Loneliness Epidemic: A Catholic Response to the Crisis.” Why is it that so many of us suffer from deep issues of loneliness today? Is it a byproduct of the pandemic lockdowns or is it much more than that? Rick and Simone cover lots of ground in this discussion, so give a list...
2024-07-1759 min
The Dewing Virtue PodcastEp. 24: Simone Rizkallah | Christian Genocide, Beyond Rome, & Catholic AnswersSimone worked in marketing, communications, media, radio and theatre. She has worked at the parish level, for both youth and adult formation including St. Ambrose parish in Annandale, Virginia where she taught moral theology and Church History and served as the chair of the Theology Department at St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
She obtained her graduate degree in Theological Studies with an emphasis in Systematic Theology from Christendom College.
Simone is a frequent guest on Catholic Answers Live and a faculty member of the Avila Institute; currently
she serves as the De...
2024-06-281h 49
Beyond Rome2. The Prophetic ImaginationSimone Rizkallah and James O’Reilly discuss not just the what (last week) but the WHY of the journey they’d like to take with you on this podcast. Why do our Hebraic and Near Eastern Christian roots matter? Why duc in altum? (Luke 5) Yes, Simone studied Latin. James probably did too?Beyond Rome is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and a variety of other media platforms!⬆️ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ⬆️ _______________________ Timestamps:1:40 - You are called for some definite purpose 2:56 - Theology of t...
2024-05-1930 min
Kresta in the AfternoonTo Confront Antisemitism, Catholics Can Look to Their History - Simone Rizkallah (15 May, 2024)The Jew-hatred on display at some campus protests corresponds little with attitudes toward Jews in America. How should Catholic leaders and institutions respond to this moment, beyond carefully worded statements that neither offend nor teach? One instructive precedent, perhaps surprisingly, is the medieval papal bull Sicut Judaeis, which condemned antisemitic violence and even authorized excommunication for certain offenses. We talk more about it with Simone Rizkallah.
2024-05-1612 minBeyond Rome1. Introducing Beyond Rome: With Simone Rizkallah and James O’ReillyJoin Simone Rizkallah and James O’Reilly for our pilot episode of Beyond Rome, a podcast production of the Catholic team at The Philos Project. In this episode, you’ll learn who and what The Philos Project is, the stories of how Simone and James came to work in the Near East space, and why we do the work we do.Beyond Rome is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and a variety of other media platforms!⬆️ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ⬆️ _______________________ Timestamps:1:40 - James explains the Philos Project 2:56 - Dominican fri...
2024-04-1821 min
The Endow Podcast153. Farewell from Simone: Endow 2.0On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth from 2019-2023, bids farewell as host of The Endow Podcast.
2024-01-2307 min
Good DistinctionsEp. 16 - Exploring Catholic & American Identity w/ Simone Rizkallah🌐 Join us in this thought-provoking conversation as Will Wright and Simone Rizkallah share their perspectives on the often overlooked aspects of their identities as Catholics, Americans, and immigrants. Delving into the rich history of the Armenian Catholic Church and the various rites within the Catholic Church, they explore the impact of persecution and poverty on the Eastern Church.🔍 Throughout the discussion, Will and Simone tackle important topics such as the busyness of the American Church, the necessity of leisure and contemplation, and the dangers of tribalism and activism. They stress the importance of Scripture and prayer while cautio...
2023-12-2756 min
According to BridgetThe Armenian Genocide: Then and Now with Simone RizkallahThis episode will be more than you bargained for. A history, foreign policy, Eastern Catholicism and Armenia lesson all wrapped up into one!Simone is the Director of Program Growth for Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) and her personal website can be found here.Find out more about how you can help Armenia here, and find the Philos Project's Courses here! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com/subscribe
2023-12-1349 min
Physically SpiritualCommunity, Sharing the Interior Life, & the Eucharist w/ Simone Rizkallah - Ep 116This episode of Physically Spiritual is a conversation with Simone Rizkallah. We discuss her journey of faith, maturing in community, sharing the interior life, and the Eucharist. Episode 116 Show Host: Andrew Reinhart Becoming a PATRON of my show! Go to physicallyspiritual.com Show Page: http://awakencatholic.org/physically-spiritual/community-sharing-the-interior-life-and-the-eucharist-w-simone-rizkallah Catholic Apparel - https://catholicmerch.store Download the official AWAKEN App: http://theawakenapp.io Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! - https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission
2023-09-131h 02
The Lila Rose ShowE52: Armenia and Christian Persecution with Simone RizkallahI sat down with Simone Rizkallah, Theologian and Speaker, to talk about the Christian persecution that is happening in the world, with a special focus on a genocide happening to Armenians as we speak.
2023-09-0542 min
Catholic Answers Focus#480 Confirmation: A Misunderstood Sacrament - Simone RizkallahWhy is it so difficult to explain the Sacrament of Confirmation? And why does the Latin Church seem to offer it just at the wrong time? Simone Rizkallah digs into the controversy.
Cy Kellett:
Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and one of the things we need to live better, understand better and defend better, so we’re going to cover all three in this episode, is the sacrament of confirmation. Well, one of the reasons we have to defend it is there’s a...
2023-04-1200 minThe Endow Podcast133. Special Edition: Interview with a Former Trans "Woman"Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews "Chris" on his conversion to the Catholic Faith which eventually led him out of his life in the trans community. Chris' bio, due to cancel culture, must remain anonymous for the present. However, for those who are accompanying people who struggle with either gender dysphoria or have caught this particular brand of social contagion, Chris is a...
2023-02-061h 20
Outside the WallsSimone Rizkallah - Endow Groups:Intellectual Life & CommunitySimone Rizkallah is currently the Director of Program Growth for Endow Groups. She is also an Institute of Catholic Theology Fellow, a Witherspoon/John Jay Institute Fellow and an Acton Institute Fellow. She has led local chapters of the ecclesial movement of Communion and Liberation in Virginia and Arizona and the Washington, D.C. based non-profit organization In Defense of Christians. She is also a member of Women Speak For Themselves. As the daughter of immigrants from the Armenian Diaspora in Cairo, Egypt, she has a particular interest in matters of religious freedom and culture. In her free time...
2023-02-0556 minThe Endow Podcast129. Why Study Church Documents? Simone & Laura DiscussWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth and Laura Zambrana, Director of Content, discuss the value of studying documents of the Catholic Church. Endow's Curriculum Pathway: https://www.endowgroups.org/resources/curriculum-pathway/ Join us for our monthly Why We Endow events: https://www.endowgroups.org/upcoming-events/Host a group: https://www.endowgroups.org/getting-started/considering-or-hosting-a-new-endow-group/Join a group: https://docs.go...
2023-01-1712 minThe Endow Podcast128. Why We "Endow": Simone & Laura ExplainWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth and Laura Zambrana, Director of Content, discuss the value of educating on the nature and dignity of women, Endow's mission, vision, approach, and goals. Why Endow, Our Method, and Goals: https://www.endowgroups.org/why-endow/Join us for our monthly Why We Endow events: https://www.endowgroups.org/upcoming-events/Host a group: https://ww...
2023-01-1013 minThe Endow PodcastThe Four Cardinal Virtues: Annette interviews Simone! [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in August 2021.Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, invites Annette Bergeon, Executive Director, to interview her on the four cardinal virtues, the four human powers they perfect, and how to become a virtuous person!Annette is a cradle Catholic who was born and raised in Ohio. She earned engineering degrees from Purdue University and...
2023-01-0337 minCatholic Answers Focus#459 The Church Oppresses Women DEBUNKED - Simone RizkallahModern secular people have forgotten the role of the Catholic Church in lifting humanity out of ignorance, violence, poverty, and disease. Perhaps most forgotten, is the Catholic contribution to an embrace of the dignity of women. Simone Rizkallah, director of program growth at Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women), explains.
Cy Kellett:
Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic Faith. I’m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the things we do here as Catholics is that Catholics have a sorted history when it co...
2022-11-1600 min
Being HumanDiversity, Gender, and the Genius of Women, w/ Simone RizkallahWelcome to Episode 99 of the Being Human Podcast: Diversity, Gender, and the Genius of Women, w/ Simone Rizkallah This week, Dr. Greg welcomes Simone Rizkallah to the show for a powerful conversation focused around femininity, the genius of women, complementarity between the sexes, and cultural differences! Simone is currently the Director of Program Growth for Endow Groups where she helps women cultivate their feminine genius and personal vocations, and offers a unique cultural perspective as the daughter of immigrants from the Armenian Diaspora in Cairo, Egypt. Discussed in this episode: The work of Endow...
2022-11-0851 min
FIND YOUR PURPOSE NOWFinding your purpose, mission and personal vocation with Simone Rizkallah, ENDOW Director of Program GrowthDo you have a desire to live a good life? Do you want to know the truth?
Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth for ENDOW is our special guest in this episode. Simone says that our purpose can come from following our desire to know true things, starting with God. She says, "When we see God more clearly, we see ourselves more clearly."
In this episode we talk about the role of feelings in discerning our purpose, as well as the importance of integration of our intellect, our will, and our emotions. We talk about tho...
2022-10-2336 minThe Endow PodcastThe Power of Friendship & St. Maximilian Kolbe: A conversation with Joshua Stancil, former prisoner for 18 years! [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in August 2020. Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Joshua Stancil a former prisoner for 18 years in a North Carolina correctional facility who through unexpected friendships, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and the grace of God found freedom, life and faith. Thanks for listening!To find out more about Joshua and his story, check...
2022-08-1446 minThe Endow Podcast115. Simone interviews Fr. Steve on Endow: Share this with your priest friends!Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Fr. Steve Akers on his experience of bringing Endow to his parish. Share this interview with your pastor so he can learn about Endow and how he can support the women in his parish through this powerful apostolate! Learn more about Endow & Reclaiming Time for study and friendship: https://www.endowgroups.org/getting-started/Fr. S...
2022-08-0231 min
Respect Life RadioSimone Rizkallah: Endow equips women to live out their mission“We call women together to study important documents of the Catholic Church,” said Simone Rizkallah, director of program growth for Endow. “We help women organize themselves into small group communities, whether that's in their homes or in their parishes. We create study guides to help them study the rich and important documents of the Church.”
Endow, founded in 2003, stands for Educating on the Natural and Dignity of Women. It has “grown into an international apostolate in over 130 dioceses, reaching over 40,000 women all over the world,” according to its website, endowgroups.org.
“I'm getting a lot of moms and wo...
2022-07-2827 minThe Endow Podcast114. Audio Chapter 1 of Humanae VitaeWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, reads Chapter 1 from the Endow Study Guide on Pope Paul VI's encyclical Of Human Life (Humanae Vitae).The key message of this document is understanding the inseparable dependency of authentic love and truth in human relationships. This is Pope Paul VI’s long-awaited and controversial encyclical explaining the beauty of marriage and the sanctity of human life within th...
2022-07-2534 minThe Endow Podcast113. Joy and Hope (Gaudium et Spes): A Conversation with Dr. Larry Chapp and Father Daniel O'MullaneWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Dr. Larry Chapp and Fr. Daniel O' Mullane on one of Vatican II's most important documents and the missionary role of women in engaging the modern world. Dr. Larry ChappDr. Larry Chapp is a retired professor of theology. He taught for twenty years at DeSales University near Allentown, Pennsylvania. In 2013 he and his...
2022-07-121h 09
Elevate OrdinaryBabies and Postpartum | How We Survived - Ep52JonMarc and Teresa spent 3 episodes giving you pregnancy and postpartum advice. So how did that advice pan out post-baby? The Grodis debrief their last postpartum period after the birth of their sixth child.Episode 52 Previous postpartum pregnancy episodes Part 1 - Pregnancy as a Couple - https://www.awakencatholic.org/elevate-ordinary/babies-and-postpartum-how-we-survived Part 2 - Midwife & Mom of 16 Weighs in - https://www.awakencatholic.org/elevate-ordinary/pregnancy-and-postpartum-as-a-couple-part-two-a-midwife-weighs-in Part 3 - Postpartum as a Couple - https://www.awakencatholic.org/elevate-ordinary/pregnancy-and-postpartum-part-three-older-kids-selfcare-and-sharing-the-burden Episode with Simone Rizkallah on Leisure - https://www.awakencatholic.org/elevate-ordinary/leisure-and-living-your-best-life-w-simone-rizkallah Energy Date Balls recipe - make...
2022-06-3046 minThe Endow Podcast112. The Lord Jesus (Dominus Iesus): A Conversation with Jim SchusterWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Jim Schuster on the magisterial document which discusses the unicity and salvific universality of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. Link to the document: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20000806_dominus-iesus_en.html Jim Schuster has a decade of experience working in full-time parish ministry, and is pa...
2022-06-2151 minThe Endow Podcast111. Not Just About Survival (Mulieris Dignitatem revisited): A Conversation with Danielle BrownWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Danielle Brown on how John Paul II's writings helps us take our hearts, emotions, and happiness seriously. Danielle M. Brown is Associate Director of the ad hoc Committee Against Racism at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. There, amongst other duties, she speaks to dioceses, apostolates, and pastoral associations on various topics related to the C...
2022-06-0729 min
Barbatus Catholic PodcastE63: The Feminine Genius ft. Simone RizkallahWhat is the feminine genius? Is the Catholic Church oppressive to women? How can women save the culture? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this episode! We had a fantastic conversation with Simone Rizkallah about Mulieris Dignitatem, Letter to women and The Feminine Genius.
2022-05-1050 minThe Endow Podcast106. The Endow High School Studies: A Conversation with the author Teresa HodginsWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Teresa Hodgins on the content, method and evangelical value of facilitating Endow's newly released high school study guides! To download sample chapter 1s, please visit: https://www.endowgroups.org/study-guides-for-youth/ Teresa Hodgins calls Indianapolis, Indiana home base for many adventures with her husband and four children. In her spare time, she serves as a ho...
2022-04-2632 minThe Endow Podcast105. Wondering where to go from here with St. Teresa of Avila?Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Annette Bergeon, Executive Director, to encourage podcast listeners to host a real life Endow Study post Lent with St. Teresa! If you'd like to start hosting we would like to offer you a FREE Leader's Guide. Simply use the discount code "futurehostcomp" when you purchase: https://www.endowgroups.org/products/leadership-guide/Support t...
2022-04-1915 minThe Endow Podcast104. Spiritual Marriage: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 7 (Mansion 7)Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute and Christine Rich from Archetype Group to discuss Chapter 9 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Teresa of Avila. To view the episode and reading schedule as well as purchase the study guide visit: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/lent-2022-study-series/ Need a spiritual director? ww...
2022-04-1258 minThe Endow Podcast103. Desire and The Dark Night: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 6 (Mansion 6)Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute and Christine Rich from Archetype Group to discuss Chapter 8 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Teresa of Avila. To view the episode and reading schedule as well as purchase the study guide visit: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/lent-2022-study-series/ 40 Days to Peace & Union with God...
2022-04-0540 minThe Endow Podcast102. Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 5 (Mansion 5)Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute and Christine Rich from Archetype Group to discuss Chapter 7 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Teresa of Avila which treats the fifth mansion.To view the episode and reading schedule as well as purchase the study guide visit: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/lent-2022-study-series/ 40 D...
2022-03-2936 minThe Endow Podcast101. Supernatural Living: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 4 (Mansions 3 and 4)Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute and Christine Rich from Archetype Group to discuss Chapter 6 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Teresa of Avila which treats the third and fourth mansions. To view the episode and reading schedule as well as purchase the study guide visit: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/lent-2022-study-series/ ...
2022-03-2238 minThe Endow PodcastThe Feminine Genius in Ireland: A Conversation with Catherine McMahon [Rebroadcast]Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Catherine McMahon on Irish Catholicism, the Feminine Genius, and the intellectual life.Catherine lives in Ireland where she manages various initiatives in which the spiritual formation is entrusted to the Opus Dei Prelature. Among them, are “Beloved” and “Hearts + Minds” that both reach out to women with the aim to uplift, inspire, and build community across Ireland...
2022-03-1744 minThe Endow Podcast100. Your Soul is an Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 3 (Mansions 1 and 2)Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute and Christine Rich from Archetype Group to discuss Chapter 5 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Teresa of Avila which treats the first and second mansions. To view the episode and reading schedule as well as purchase the study guide visit: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/lent-2022-study-series/ ...
2022-03-1531 min
Fides Show with Jerry CirinoEducating on the Nature and Dignity of Women with Simone RizkallahIf you are not familiar with ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women, please listen as ENDOW Director of Program Growth, Simone Rizkallah, share the groups methods and goals for Women. Simone also shares her story of her family leaving Egypt in the midst of being viewed as a second-class citizen for being Christian.
2022-03-1233 minThe Endow Podcast99. Make Your Choice: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 2Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute and Christine Rich from Archetype Group to discuss Chapters 3-4 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Teresa of Avila. To view the episode and reading schedule as well as purchase the study guide visit: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/lent-2022-study-series/ 40 Days to Peace & Union wi...
2022-03-0840 minThe Endow Podcast98. Recalibrate Your Life: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 1Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute and Christine Rich from Archetype Group to discuss Chapters 1-2 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Teresa of Avila. Use The Discount Code "AVILALENT2022" To Receive $10 Off The Teacher Of Prayer Study Guide From The Feast Of The Epiphany (Jan. 6) Until "Quadragesima" – The First Sunday Of Len...
2022-03-0147 min
Elevate Ordinary"Leisure and Living Your BEST Life w/Simone Rizkallah" - Ep45What is LEISURE and why are westerners so bad at it? Josef Pieper's book "Leisure the Basis of Culture" gives us insight into how recreation and relaxation allow us to LOVE our LIVES. Special guest Simone Rizkallah of Endow and the Cultural Gypsy joins JonMarc and Teresa to talk about how LEISURE can help you live your BEST LIFE!LOVE our show? Become a PATRON and SUPPORT us! Join the "Manor at St. Annes" Go to elevate ordinary.com Show Notes: https://www.awakencatholic.org/elevate-ordinary/leisure-and-living-your-best-life-w-simone-rizkallah Download the official AWAKEN App: http://theawakenapp.io
2022-02-241h 03The Endow Podcast96. On the Collaboration of Men and Women: A Conversation with Samantha PovlockWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Samantha Povlock on the magisterial document and how the value of reading church documents on women can foster authentic dialogue and as well as healing between men and women. Link to the magisterial document On the Collaboration of Men and Women in the Church and in the World: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/d...
2022-02-1521 minThe Endow Podcast95. The Risk of Education: A Conversation with Emilia ChornayWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Emilia Chornay on how encountering the writings and charism of Father Luigi Giussani transformed her vocation to teaching and mentoring. Link to the book The Risk of Education: Discovering Our Ultimate Destiny: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJTY2M4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Emilia Chornay serves as the national manager of Seton T...
2022-02-0142 minThe Endow PodcastJoin the St. Teresa of Avila Lent 2022 Study Series!Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.Please join us for the Lent 2022 Podcast Study Series On St. Teresa Of Avila | Teacher Of Prayer! In this seven week series, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Christine Rich and Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute to discuss the life and spirituality of this famous 16th century Spanish nun who became first female doctor of the Church! We are so...
2022-01-2503 minThe Endow Podcast94. The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium): A Conversation with Louis BrownWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Louis Brown on healing, evangelizing, and getting outside your comfort zone. Louis Brown received an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. After law school, he first worked as a private practice attorney for a firm where he practiced labor law and commercial litigation including representing, second...
2022-01-1831 minThe Endow Podcast93. Why Men Should Read Mulieris Dignitatem (On the Dignity of Women):A Conversation with Bill MarcotteWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Bill Marcotte on how reading John Paul II's document on the nature and dignity of women transformed his life and marriage. Nota bene: Math types typically don't go into theological studies. Mulieris Dignitatem was written 33, not 22 years ago. Meae culpae. (Plural for "Mea culpa" in Latin meaning)Bill is the Assistant Director of the...
2022-01-0423 minThe Endow Podcast88. God is Love (Deus Caritas Est) Audio PrologueWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, reads the Prologue of the Endow Study Guide on Deus Caritas Est (God is Love). On December 25, 2005, Pope Benedict XVI released his first encyclical making the theme of love the touchstone for his entire pontificate. Please visit our study guide page by clicking here: https://www.endowgroups.org/study-guide-god-is-love-deus-caritas-est/ Join our Advent 2021 Study Series: http://www.e...
2021-11-1614 minThe Endow Podcast86. Catholic Social Teaching Endow Study Audio Chapter 1Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, reads Chapter 1 of the Endow Study Guide on Catholic Social Teaching. Please visit our study guide page by clicking here: https://www.endowgroups.org/study-guide-catholic-social-teaching/ Support the Endow PodcastWhat’s on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!
2021-11-0224 minThe Endow Podcast83. The Feminine Genius in The Little Sisters of the Poor: A Conversation with Sr. Joseph Marie CruzWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Sr. Joseph Marie Cruz on her vocation story, the unique charism of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and the gift of poverty.Sister Joseph Marie Cruz, is a Little Sister of the Poor, an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious founded in 1839 by Saint...
2021-10-1225 minThe Endow Podcast78. The Vice of Sloth: Laura interviews Simone!Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, invites Laura Zambrana, Director of Content, to interview her on the deadly vice contrary to leisure which is acedia (sloth). This conversation is a continuation of last week's interview.Laura Zambrana, MDiv, is the Director of Content for Endow. As Director of Content, Laura brings our new studies to life through editing and overseeing the design and printing process...
2021-09-1429 minThe Endow Podcast77. The Virtue of Leisure: Laura interviews Simone!Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, invites Laura Zambrana, Director of Content, to interview her on leisure in the life of the Christian.Laura Zambrana, MDiv, is the Director of Content for Endow. As Director of Content, Laura brings our new studies to life through editing and overseeing the design and printing process. She has been an Endow host since 2010 and has led several Endow...
2021-09-0741 minThe Endow Podcast75. The Four Cardinal Virtues: Annette interviews Simone!Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, invites Annette Bergeon, Executive Director, to interview her on the four cardinal virtues, the four human powers they perfect, and how to become a virtuous person!Annette is a cradle Catholic who was born and raised in Ohio. She earned engineering degrees from Purdue University and the University of Michigan, and an MBA in Finance and Operations Management from t...
2021-08-2437 min
Hearts+Minds#29 | Simone Rizkallah - The Great Female SaintsThis is an interview with Simone Rizkallah, a wonderful person who runs Endow in the United States, a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. We talk about the feminine genius in great saints like Saint Edith Stein, Saint Catherine of Siena, Mother Angelica, Dorothy Day and the woman who helped Saint John Paul II on his path to priesthood, and all the hidden saints that are there near us. Resources The Endow Website The Endow Podcast...
2021-07-0133 min
Dismantle Podcast157. "Thank God For Women" with Simone RizkallahWhat role did women play in the early church? What exactly is the Feminine Genius? Simone Rizkallah joins the show to chat about this and much more!
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2021-03-1936 min
The Catholic MamaEpisode 137: Developing Your Intellectual Catholic Side with Simone Rizkallah (February 28, 2021)Christine chats with Armenian Catholic Simone Rizkallah of the Endow Group on how to develop a rigorous - but non-intimidating - Catholic intellectual mindset to help you grow in faith. You can find the show notes for this episode at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-139-developing-your-catholic-intellectual-side-with-simone-rizkallah/
2021-03-0831 minThe Endow Podcast49. The Feminine Genius in Ireland: A Conversation with Catherine McMahonWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Catherine McMahon on Irish Catholicism, the Feminine Genius, and the intellectual life.Catherine lives in Ireland where she manages various initiatives in which the spiritual formation is entrusted to the Opus Dei Prelature. Among them, are “Beloved” and “Hearts + Minds” that both reach out to women with the aim to uplift, inspire, and build community across Ireland. She also co-h...
2021-03-0244 minThe Endow Podcast47. Wounded Healers: A Conversation with Jeannie EwingWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Jeannie Ewing on suffering, grief, and loss. Jeannie Ewing is a Catholic spirituality writer who focuses on helping women grieve their losses. Her books include From Grief to Grace: The Journey From Tragedy to Triumph, For Those Who Grieve, and Waiting with Purpose. Connect with Jeannie on Instagram, Facebook, and her website https://jeannieewing.comWhat’s on your m...
2021-02-2330 minThe Endow Podcast46. Salvifici Doloris Endow Study Audio Chapter 1Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, reads Chapter 1 of the Endow Study Guide on John Paul II’s On The Christian Meaning of Suffering.In 1984, John Paul II wrote an Apostolic Letter for the Year of Redemption on the relationship between the suffering of Jesus and our own personal sufferings.To download Chapter 1 for free, click here: https://endow-groups.myshopify.com/collections/free-downloads/pro...
2021-02-1632 minThe Endow Podcast45. Lent 2021 and Spiritual Warfare: A Conversation with Fr. Dwight LongeneckerWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Father Dwight Longenecker on the nature of evil, spiritual warfare, and feisty feminism!Father was brought up in an Evangelical home in Pennsylvania. After graduating from the fundamentalist Bob Jones University with a degree in Speech and English, he went to study theology at Oxford University. Eventually, he was ordained as an Anglican priest and served as a c...
2021-02-0933 minThe Endow Podcast44. Personalism, Existentialism, Phenomenology...oh my! And LOVE.Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Dr. Maria Fedoryka on philosophy and also on the philosophy of love! (And why feelings are central, actually.)Love explains everything about everything. ~Dr. Maria FedorykaDr. Maria Fedoryka is associate professor of philosophy and Chair of the department at Ave Maria University in Naples, FL. For the last several years she has studied, t...
2021-02-0238 minThe Endow Podcast43. Bonus Episode: Interview with Fr. Donald Calloway on the Year of St. Joseph!Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Fr. Donald Calloway on the Year of St. Joseph and the inspiration behind writing the 33 Day Consecration to St. Joseph! The interview ends with Father interceding for Endow women and putting us under the cloak of St. Joseph.Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, a convert to Catholicism, is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of t...
2021-01-2818 minThe Endow Podcast42. More Than Just a Study: A Conversation with Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of EndowWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Annette Bergeon on the difference Endow has made in her life before becoming Executive Director!Annette is a cradle Catholic who was born and raised in Ohio. She earned engineering degrees from Purdue University and the University of Michigan, and an MBA in Finance and Operations Management from the Wharton School of Business at the University...
2021-01-2627 minThe Endow Podcast41. Lumen Gentium Endow Study Audio Chapter 1Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, reads Chapter 1 of the Endow Study Guide on Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations) The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church from Vatican IIIn 1964, Pope Paul VI promulgated this document to explain the intent and vision for Vatican II. It is the “key to the entire Council’s thought.” (John Paul II)To download Chapter 1 for fr...
2021-01-1945 minThe Endow Podcast40. The Lay Vocation: A Conversation with Fr. Andrew MattinglyWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Fr. Andrew Mattingly on the lay apostolate. Fr. Andrew Mattingly is a priest for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. Currently, he is associate pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kansas City, Missouri while also serving as diocesan director for young adults and campus ministry. Thanks for listening!More about Fr. Andrew Mattingly can be fo...
2021-01-1249 minThe Endow Podcast39. Big Dreams for 2021: A Conversation with Rachel Harkins Ullmann from the Given InstituteWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Rachel Harkins Ullmann on personal vocation, mentorship, and the feminine genius! Prior to joining GIVEN, Rachel worked in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for over twelve years supporting parishes and schools with their advancement efforts. Rachel has also taught theology courses in Catholic schools and served as Campus Minister at Mount de Sales Academy under the leadership of the Dominican Sisters...
2021-01-0540 minThe Endow Podcast38. Letter to Women Endow Study Audio Chapter 1Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, reads Chapter 1 of the Endow Study Guide on John Paul II’s Letter to Women.In 1995, John Paul II wrote a letter to all women of the world! In it, he discusses the feminine genius and the essential role women play in all areas of life. To download Chapter 1 for free, click here: https://endow-groups.myshopify.com/coll...
2020-12-2924 minThe Endow Podcast36. What It Means to be a Christian Part 3: Above All: LoveWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode we wrap the third part of our Advent book study on "What It Means to be a Christian" by Joseph Ratzinger. Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Christina Dehan Jaloway who is a wife, mother of two, and considers herself tied with Simone as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s biggest fan. Today they discuss the question “Is love is enough?” and the Law of Superab...
2020-12-2230 minThe Endow Podcast35. What It Means to be a Christian Part 2: Faith as ServiceWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode we continue the second part of our Advent book study on "What It Means to be a Christian" by Joseph Ratzinger. Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Christina Dehan Jaloway who is a wife, mother of two, and considers herself tied with Simone as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s biggest fan. Today they discuss the “real substance of Christianity that goes beyond mere moralism.” (Page 47...
2020-12-1526 minThe Endow Podcast34. “Life is Worth Living:” A Conversation with Allan SmithWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Allan Smith, “the Fulton Sheen guy”on Bishop Sheen and women to celebrate his death anniversary. Links: https://www.bishopsheentoday.comWhat’s on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgro...
2020-12-0834 minThe Endow Podcast33. What It Means to be a Christian Part 1: Are We Saved? Job Talks with GodWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode we begin our 3 week Advent book study on "What It Means to be a Christian" by Joseph Ratzinger. Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Christina Dehan Jaloway who is a wife, mother of two, and considers herself tied with Simone as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s biggest fan. Today they discuss how Advent is not just a remembrance of the past but the present rea...
2020-12-0142 minThe Endow Podcast32. The Feminine Genius in the Early Church: A Conversation with Mike AquilinaWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Mike Aquilina on the difference Christ made for women in the early Church, in the Roman Empire, and in the world. Mike Aquilina is the award-winning author of more than fifty books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. His works have been translated into many languages. He has hosted eleven television series and several documentary films and is a frequent gu...
2020-11-2434 minThe Endow Podcast31. "Daring to believe in beauty": A Conversation with Award-winning novelist Suzanne M. WolfeWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Suzanne M. Wolfe on her personal vocation as a writer who is Catholic (and why she isn't a "Catholic writer"), literature, and the nature of beauty. Suzanne M. Wolfe grew up in Manchester, England and read English Literature at Oxford University, where she co-founded the Oxford C.S. Lewis Society. She served as Writer in Residence at Seattle Pacific University...
2020-11-1733 minThe Endow Podcast30. It's Okay to be Angry at God: A Conversation with Adam Young, LCSWWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Adam Young on the drama of your story, the call to judge, and how to avoid "editing" your anger, irritation and disappointments in prayer. Adam Young's approach to therapy has been shaped primarily by Dan Allender, John Eldredge, Daniel Siegel, Allan Schore, Pat Ogden, and Bessel van der Kolk. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with Master degrees...
2020-11-1050 minThe Endow Podcast29. How to Get a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ: A Conversation with Deacon Keith StrohmWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Deacon Keith Strohm, on evangelization, identity, mission, parish renewal and the Father's love. Deacon Keith Strohm is the former Director of the Office for the New Evangelization and a deacon for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Deacon Keith has extensive experience in creating and sustaining processes and programs of evangelization and formation at the group, parish and diocesan level t...
2020-11-0354 minThe Endow Podcast28. How to P.R.A.Y. the Bible: A Conversation with Fr. Francois Beyrouti, PhDWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Fr. Francois Beyrouti, a priest of the Melkite tradition (Greek Catholic) on how to read the Bible in an academic and practical way. They also briefly discuss Eastern Rite Catholic Churches in the beginning of the interview. Father François E. Beyrouti, Ph.D./D.Th., was ordained on October 4, 1998. He has focused on building up pastoral programs an...
2020-10-2747 min
The Endow Podcast26. An Interview with Jennifer Baugh, from Young Catholic Professionals (YCP)Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Jennifer Baugh, Founder and Executive Director of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) on being a Catholic in the workplace, a female professional, and the importance of mentorship in integrating faith and life. Thanks for listening!Links on topics discussed on today's episode: https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319www.ycpconference.orghttps://www.youngcatholicprofessionals.org/cpages...
2020-10-1331 min
To Grow GoodA Seed Planted When Loitering ft. Simone RizkallahIn today’s episode we mentioned:
Endow Groups
Pope Saint John Paul II
JP II’s Letter to Women
Saint Ambrose Prayer
Humanae Vitae
Babsie Bleasdell
Saint Catherine of Siena
Saint Edith Stein
Communion and Liberation (CL, for short)
Writings of Fr. Giussani
What It Means to Be a Christian by Ratzinger
The Priest is Not His Own by Fulton Sheen
Simone’s Scripture verse
Ephesians 4:30
And do no...
2020-10-061h 01
The Endow Podcast24. "The Chief Battleground of the Mind;" among other things...! A conversation with Msgr. Charles PopeWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Msgr. Charles Pope on shared grief during these difficult times, the connection between faith and science, and the "chief battleground of the mind" and encourages Endow women to continue to cultivate the intellectual life. Msgr. Pope is currently a pastor in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, at St. Cyprian parish. He immensely enjoys his work as a diocesan priest, a...
2020-09-2938 minThe Endow Podcast22. "It's Your Turn, Lead!" Catholics in Civil Society: A conversation with Cristofer PereyraWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Cristofer Pereyra, CEO of Tepeyac Leadership Initiative. Simone and Cristofer discuss the importance of living your Catholic identity in the public square and how the formation, community, and mentorship TLI offers can help Endow women who are working professionals in every field. Applications for Spring 2021 open next month in October 2020. The Tepeyac Leadership Initiative is a 5-month leadership p...
2020-09-2324 minThe Endow Podcast21. Healing & Female Porn Addiction: A conversation with Michelle Huntley, LAMFT** sensitive subject in this episode of the podcast**Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Michelle Huntley, a Marriage and Family Therapist and expert on sex and pornography addiction, on the nature of addiction and what Endow women can do to accompany, educate and help remove the stigma of shame for those who struggle. Thanks for listening!Resources on today's topic can be...
2020-09-1530 minThe Endow Podcast17. You have a PERSONAL vocation: A conversation with David ClaytonWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah interviews David Clayton on how women can discern their personal vocation using the method outlined in his book "The Vision For You" and other opportunities for Endow women through Pontifex University. Thanks for listening!To learn more about Pontifex University: https://www.pontifex.universityTo purchase David's newest book: https://www.amazon.com/Vision-You-Discover-Life-Were/dp/1980665230What’s...
2020-09-0131 minThe Endow Podcast15. Are you an educator? Pray this Litany of FortitudeWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this bonus episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, and a former high school teacher, gives encouragement to our Endow educators and prays a Litany of Fortitude she wrote for herself during her teaching days and now offers it to you!Link to the Litany: https://churchpop.com/2018/12/12/are-you-a-teacher-try-this-litany-of-fortitude-asking-for-strength-through-the-school-day/ What’s on your mind and heart? Let our host Simone Rizkallah know by con...
2020-08-2705 minThe Endow Podcast14. The importance of studying Philosophy and Theology: A conversation with Nicole RizkallahWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone asks her introverted sister to converse with her about the importance of studying philosophy and theology and why there's nothing more practical than doing so! Thanks for listening!What’s on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at ww...
2020-08-2536 minThe Endow Podcast13. 260 Million: "The Blood of the Martyrs is the seed of the Church;" A Conversation with Gia ChaconWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Gia Chacon President & Founder of For the Martyrs which that seeks to raise awareness about the crisis of Christian Persecution, advocate for Religious Freedom, and provide aid to suffering Christians across the globe.In just two years, Christian persecution around the world has risen 20% to 260 million Christians. For Endow women located in the Southern California region, For the...
2020-08-2125 min
The Catholic MamaEP 139: Developing Your Intellectual Catholic Side with Simone RizkallahChristine chats with Armenian Catholic Simone Rizkallah of the Endow Group on how to develop a rigorous - but non-intimidating - Catholic intellectual mindset to help you grow in faith. You can find the show notes for this episode at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-139-developing-your-catholic-intellectual-side-with-simone-rizkallah/ Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The C...
2020-08-1330 minThe Endow Podcast11. The Power of Friendship & St. Maximilian Kolbe: A conversation with Joshua Stancil, former prisoner for 18 years!Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Joshua Stancil a former prisoner for 18 years in a North Carolina correctional facility who through unexpected friendships, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and the grace of God found freedom, life and faith. Thanks for listening!To find out more about Joshua and his story, check out : https://english.clonline.org/stories/encounters/2015/12/18/joshua-stancil-touched-by-mercyFor information about Dismas Ministry a...
2020-08-1146 minThe Endow Podcast10. Praying with Art: A Conversation with Katarina Woltornist on Visio DivinaWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Katie Woltornist, Founder of Behold on Visio Divina and the "Contemplation of Femininity through Sacred Art." Thanks for listening!To learn more about Behold and Katie Woltornist, check out: https://www.beholdvisiodivina.com/What’s on your mind and heart? Let our host Simone Rizkallah know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social me...
2020-08-0929 min
The Future is HumanSt. Edith Stein w/Simone RizkallahEpisode Notes
We're posting this episode a bit early this week in advance of St. Edith Stein's feast on August 9th!
Today Simone Rizkallah (culturalgypsy.com) joins me to discuss the incredible life of this woman--philosopher, convert, and martyr.
Simone has recently lead a study on St. Edith Stein for Endow Groups (endowgroups.org). If you'd like to learn more, please go purchase the Endow study!
I'd love to hear what you think of this episode.
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2020-08-0659 minThe Endow Podcast9. Christian Persecution in the Middle East: A conversation with Peter Burns from In Defense of ChristiansWelcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Peter Burns from In Defense of Christians as the first in a series of interviews about religious freedom and human rights violations. The conversation is specifically about Christian persecution in the Middle East and what pastoral and practical things Endow women can do to help. Thanks for listening!You can find more information on In...
2020-08-0436 minThe Future is HumanSt. Catherine of Siena w/Simone RizkallahSt. Catherine of Siena w/Simone Rizkallah
Today we have the opportunity to dive into the lives of one of my favorite saints (and one of the four women who are Doctors of the Church)--St. Catherine of Siena!
Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth for Endow joins me on the show to talk about St. Catherine's witness, her courage, her willingness to confront the Catholic hierarchy, and why she is a fitting "saint for our time."
Sigrid Undset's biography of St. Catherine: https://www.amazon.com/Catherine-Siena-Sigrid-Undset/dp/1586174088
Endow's St. Catherine Study, "...
2020-06-2244 min
Revolution of Tenderness PodcastSimone RizkallahThis week we're joined by Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth for Endow Groups. We discuss faith, friendship, and Armenian mothers.
2020-05-1936 min
Catholic ExchangeWe Can Spiritually Grow Together While Social Distancing | Simone RizkallahNote from Michael: I apologize for the audio quality on my part. It's an issue we're working on. But, Simone has some great things to share and her audio quality is great. So, enjoy and we'll have cleaner audio next week. (Cheers, MJL)Chances are, you didn't get to experience Lent or Easter in any kind of community. Many churches were closed during the Church's holiest year amidst the growing COVID-19 pandemic. In this time of uncertainty and isolation, how can we grow in spiritual friendship with Christ while also finding fellowship with our brothers and sisters...
2020-04-1533 min
The Future is HumanThe Dangers of Gossip w/Simone RizkallahThe Dangers of Gossip w/Simone Rizkallah
In this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth for Endow Groups (www.endowgroups.org) joins me to talk about the dangers of gossip. Along the way we talk about the Eastern Churches, the greatest theologian of the 20th century (you'll never guess who!), and a precocious high school student of Simone's.
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2020-03-2451 min
How Did You Get Here?Episode 05 - Simone RizkallahIn today’s episode, I sit down with Simone Rizkallah, Catholic writer, speaker, and feminine genius and ask her, “How did you get here?” Simone is the Director of Program Growth for Endow, an apostolate that unites the Catholic intellectual tradition with intentional community by creating study guides and organizing women into small groups. Apostolate is a $10 Catholic word for “lay ministry.”
Show notes and links to what Simone and I discussed on this episode (and there are many!) can be found on my blog: http://robdrapeau.com/hdygh-episode-5-show-notes/
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2020-03-061h 09
Mamas in SpiritA Family's Journey from Egypt to America with Simone RizkallahSimone Rizkallah, from Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women (Endow) and culturalgypsy.com, shares the story of her parents immigrating to America from Egypt due to religious persecution. While being in the United States has gifted Simone and her family with prosperity and freedom, they left behind their closely knit community of faith. Simone explores the fragmentation of American culture and need for deeply rooted communities of faith. Themes included are Advent, persecution, journey, community, culture, small groups, feminine genius and sacrificial love.
2019-12-1228 min