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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 minThe Endow Podcast149. The Little Way: St. Therese of Lisieux Study Series Week 7Welcome 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 and Claire Dwyer from the Avila Institute to discuss Chapter 7 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Learn more about this special podcast series: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/fall-2023-st-therese-of-lisieux/Support the Endow PodcastWhat’s on your mind and heart? L...2023-11-1237 minThe Endow Podcast148. The Science of Love: St. Therese of Lisieux Study Series Week 6Welcome 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 and Claire Dwyer from the Avila Institute to discuss Chapter 6 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Learn more about this special podcast series: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/fall-2023-st-therese-of-lisieux/Support the Endow PodcastWhat’s on your mind and heart...2023-11-0535 minThe Endow Podcast147. Entering the Cloister: St. Therese of Lisieux Study Series Week 5Welcome 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 and Claire Dwyer from the Avila Institute to discuss Chapter 5 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Learn more about this special podcast series: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/fall-2023-st-therese-of-lisieux/Support the Endow PodcastWhat’s on your mind and heart? L...2023-10-2934 minThe Endow Podcast146. The Pilgrimage to Rome: St. Therese of Lisieux Study Series Week 4Welcome 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 and Claire Dwyer from the Avila Institute to discuss Chapter 4 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Learn more about this special podcast series: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/fall-2023-st-therese-of-lisieux/Support the Endow PodcastWhat’s on your mind and heart? L...2023-10-2226 minThe Endow Podcast145. The Christmas Conversion: St. Therese of Lisieux Study Series Week 3Welcome 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 and Claire Dwyer from the Avila Institute to discuss Chapter 3 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Learn more about this special podcast series: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/fall-2023-st-therese-of-lisieux/Support the Endow PodcastWhat’s on your mind and heart? L...2023-10-1528 minThe Endow Podcast144. Rehabilitating Therese: St. Therese of Lisieux Study 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 and Claire Dwyer from the Avila Institute to discuss Chapter 2 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Learn more about this special podcast series: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/fall-2023-st-therese-of-lisieux/Support the Endow PodcastWhat’s on your mind and heart...2023-10-0832 minThe Endow Podcast143. The Greatest Saint of Our Time: St. Therese of Lisieux Study 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 and Claire Dwyer from the Avila Institute to discuss Chapter 1 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Learn more about this special podcast series: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/fall-2023-st-therese-of-lisieux/ Support the Endow PodcastWhat’s on your mind and heart...2023-10-0139 minThe Endow PodcastWhy Study St. Therese: A Conversation with the Endow Study Author Heather King [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in April 2023. 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 Heather King on why St. Therese of Lisieux, the subject of Endow's forthcoming study guide, is worth studying. St. Pius X called her the "greatest saint of modern times." Heather is an ex-lawyer, a sober alcoholic of 33...2023-09-1232 minThe Endow PodcastWhy Men Should Read Mulieris Dignitatem (On the Dignity of Women):A Conversation with Bill Marcotte [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in January 2022.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 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 "Me...2023-08-1923 minThe Endow Podcast141. Gossip & Prophecy: A Conversation with Annette & JonnaWelcome 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 to interview her and Jonna Schuster from Catholic Revival Ministries on the vice of Gossip and the gift of Prophecy. Annette Bergeon is the CEO of Endow. She 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...2023-08-0850 minThe Endow PodcastAudio Chapter 1 of Humanae Vitae [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, 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 wi...2023-07-2534 minThe Endow Podcast140. Daring to Believe in Beauty Part II: A Conversation with Art Historian Liz LevWelcome 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 Liz Lev on her personal vocation as an art historian as they discuss Pope Benedict's writings on art, faith, and beauty. Elizabeth Lev is a transplanted US art historian with degrees from University of Chicago and University of Bologna. She has been working as a guide in Rome for over 20 years and teaches at Duquesne University’s I...2023-07-0442 minThe Endow PodcastAudio Chapter 1 of Letter to Women Study Guide [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, 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...2023-06-2924 minThe Endow Podcast140. How do I start an Endow Group?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 and Laura Zambrana, Director of Content, outline the four main steps to getting started in planning your Endow Group! The Four Steps: https://www.endowgroups.org/getting-started/considering-or-hosting-a-new-endow-group/Study Guide Planning Pages: https://www.endowgroups.org/store/adult-study-guides/Need mentorship? Email info@endowgroups.orgSupport the Endow PodcastWhat’s o...2023-06-2318 minThe Endow Podcast139. Into the Breach with Ryan AyalaWelcome 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 Ryan Ayala on Bishop Olmsted's Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic men and how this document can be read and studied by not only adult men, but by high school teenage boys while the girls participate in our high school Endow studies.Link to the Apostolic Exhortation: https://dphx.org/into-the-breach/ Link to the series on F...2023-06-0631 minThe Endow Podcast138. College girls & Letter to WomenWelcome 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, encourage parents to encourage their daughters to start an Endow Group on their college campus.Click here to learn more about having your daughter host this study or to purchase a copy.The Letter Every Woman Should Read from The Catholic Answers blog. S...2023-05-2317 minThe Endow Podcast137. Of the Eastern Churches (Orientalium Ecclesiarum): A Conversation with Nicole Delaney, JCLWelcome 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 Nicole Delaney, JCL on Vatican II's decree on the Catholic Churches of the Eastern Rite. They discuss the richness of the Church's legal system, the diversity and unity of the 24 Catholic Churches, and why this short decree should be read and lived by lay people. Link to the Vatican document: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_c...2023-05-0942 minThe Endow Podcast135. Why Study St. Therese: A Conversation with the Endow Study Author Heather KingWelcome 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 Heather King on why St. Therese of Lisieux, the subject of Endow's forthcoming study guide, is worth studying. St. Pius X called her the "greatest saint of modern times." Heather is an ex-lawyer, a sober alcoholic of 33 years, a Catholic convert, and a lover of books, film, and art. She is an award-winning author, co...2023-04-1132 minThe Endow PodcastSpiritual Marriage: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 7 (Mansion 7) [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in April 2022.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: htt...2023-04-0658 minThe Endow PodcastOn the Christian Meaning of Suffering (Salvifici Doloris): A Conversation with Anna Heschmeyer [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in October 2022.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 Anna Heschmeyer on how John Paul II's Apostolic Letter on suffering was an experience of transformation and healing and what kept her in the Catholic Church. Anna Heschmeyer is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Missouri and Kansas. Anna grew up in...2023-04-0438 minThe Endow PodcastDesire and The Dark Night: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 6 (Mansion 6) [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in April 2022.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...2023-03-3040 minThe Endow PodcastBeyond Your Wildest Dreams: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 5 (Mansion 5) [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in March 2022.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 pu...2023-03-2336 minThe Endow PodcastSupernatural Living: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 4 (Mansions 3 and 4) [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in March 2022.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 wel...2023-03-1638 minThe Endow PodcastYour Soul is an Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 3 (Mansions 1 and 2) [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in March 2022.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 wel...2023-03-0931 minThe Endow PodcastMake Your Choice: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 2 [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in March 2022.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 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 vis...2023-03-0240 minThe Endow PodcastRecalibrate Your Life: St. Teresa of Avila Lent Series Week 1 [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in March 2022.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 Chapters 1-2 from the Endow Study Guide on St. Teresa of Avila. To view the episode and reading schedule as well as purchase the study guide vis...2023-02-2347 minThe Endow PodcastLent 2021 and Spiritual Warfare: A Conversation with Fr. Dwight Longenecker [REBROADCAST]Editor's Note: This is a re-broadcast. It was originally published in February 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, 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 the...2023-02-2133 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 20The 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 minThe Endow Podcast127. Conclusion: Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater): Advent Series Week 5 (Merry Christmas!)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 Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 51-52 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the Daily Reading Guide here: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/advent-2022-podcast-study-series/...2022-12-2510 minThe Endow Podcast126. Maternal Mediation: Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater): Advent Series Week 4Welcome 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 Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 25-37 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. Par. 25-37 are covered in Chapter 6 of the Endow Study Guide.You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the Daily R...2022-12-1835 minThe Endow Podcast125. The Mother of God at the Center of the Pilgrim Church: Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater): Advent Series Week 3Welcome 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 Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 25-37 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. Par. 25-37 are covered in Chapter 6 of the Endow Study Guide.You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the Daily R...2022-12-1232 minThe Endow Podcast124. Mary in the Mystery of Christ: Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater) Advent 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 Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 7-24 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. Par. 7-24 are covered in Chapters 2-5 of the Endow Study Guide.You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the D...2022-12-0433 minThe Endow Podcast123. Introduction: Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater) Advent 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 Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 1-6 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. Par. 1-6 are covered in Chapter 1 of the Endow Study Guide.You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the Daily R...2022-11-2729 minThe Endow Podcast121. Zillenials & JPII's Letter to Women: A Conversation with Kelley SchornWelcome 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 Kelley Schorn on her experience of encountering Letter to Women for the first time and how to survive and thrive in a post--post-Christian culture. Learn more about studying Letter to Women with Endow or bringing it to college campuses: https://www.endowgroups.org/study-guide-letter-to-women/Kelley Schorn is a 26 year old Architectural Designer based out o...2022-10-2533 minThe Endow Podcast120. On the Christian Meaning of Suffering (Salvifici Doloris): A Conversation with Anna HeschmeyerWelcome 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 Anna Heschmeyer on how John Paul II's Apostolic Letter on suffering was an experience of transformation and healing and what kept her in the Catholic Church. Anna Heschmeyer is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Missouri and Kansas. Anna grew up in Southern California and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Thomas Aquinas College a...2022-10-1138 minThe Endow Podcast119. Made For Greater: A Conversation with Sister Marie Andre, OCDWelcome 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 Sister Marie Andre on Archbishop Jose Gomez's pastoral letter "For Greater Things You Were Born" which is a quotation from Mother Luisita, founder of the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. You can read Archbishop's letter "For Greater Things You Were Born" by visiting: https://archbishopgomez.org/blog/for-greater-things-you-were-bornSister Marie A...2022-09-2735 minThe Endow Podcast118. The Rule of the Pastor (Regula Pastoralis): A Conversation with Rebecca WraithWelcome 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 Rebecca Wraith on a 6th century document by Pope St. Gregory the Great! The document is a "Benedictine Rule" of sorts for bishops and priests. Rebecca proposes that the Holy Father's counsel can and should be understood by the laity since in modern times lay people are pastoring and evangelizing side by side with clerics. There is a...2022-09-0632 minThe Endow Podcast117. In Our Time (Nostra Aetate): A Conversation with Montse AlvaradoWelcome 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 Montse Alvarado on Vatican II's shortest document on the relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions. Montse joined the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in 2009 and was named VP & Executive Director in February 2017. With a background in public policy and campaigns, she has led initiatives at Becket in development, communications, strategy and operations that have helped s...2022-08-2340 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 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 09The 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 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 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 minThe 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 min