Hear and Now Podcast

Heather and Sophia Lebano
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Welcome to Hear and Now Podcast. We are Heather and Sophia Lebano, a mom and daughter duo who bring you the stories, the heart and the humor needed for this journey called life. Join us each week to hear our conversations and the stories of where others hear God’s voice as he brings truth, beauty and good in their lives right now. New episodes are released every week. 

  1. 11/14/2024

    Sacred Pause: A Moment of Reflection and Renewal

    Send a text It's the 158th episode of Hear and Now Podcast!  In this episode of the Hear and Now Podcast, we are introducing 'The Sacred Pause Collection,' a new series designed to offer moments of peace and reflection amidst the hectic holiday season. As the first installment, this episode focuses on creating a serene space for quiet contemplation, encouraging you to find comfort and rest. We guide a meditation, inviting you to light a candle and engage in prayers and reflections, remembering loved ones and seeking solace in God's presence. The episode aims to help you slow down, breathe, and experience a deeper connection with your faith and memories. Find Heather: Website, Instagram, Shop Find Sophia: Website, Instagram, Shop If you wish to support our apostolate, Hear and Now Podcast, your donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a contribution by visiting our support page at Hear and Now Podcast Support. Thank you for your generosity! https://hearandnowpodcast.com/support/

    9 min

  2. 11/07/2024

    Catch up on Saint Chasers

    Send a text It's the 157th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Tune in to hear a recap of the last few months of saint chasers from our amazing guests! Listen in as our guests explore saints like St. Joan of Arc, St. Gertrude, and St. Andre Bessette through storytelling and personal experiences. Various saints such as St. Hildegard, St. Gianna Molla, St. Mary Magdalene, and St. John Paul II are mentioned, highlighting their significance in the hosts' and guests' lives.  Browse the Shop Saint Shirt I Believe Fridge Magnet 15 Promises of the Rosary Saint Chaser Clips, in order of appearance: Amanda Vernon Monet Souza Melody Lyons Patrick O'Hearn Denise Trull Dr. Nichole Morris Susan Husband Dr. Joshua Miller Jennifer Nelson Mariana Kuhlman Andres Donovan Justine Callis Find Heather: Website, Instagram, Shop Find Sophia: Website, Instagram, Shop Interested in sponsoring or being a guest? Email us: hearandnowpod@gmail.com If you wish to support our apostolate, Hear and Now Podcast, your donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a contribution by visiting our support page at Hear and Now Podcast Support. Thank you for your generosity! https://hearandnowpodcast.com/support/

    1h 3m

  3. 10/31/2024

    Faith, Family, & Football: A Texas-Sized Chat w/ Kathryn Whitaker

    Send a text It's the 156th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Kathryn Whitaker, a sixth-generation Texan, author, and mom, to talk about faith, family, and the joys and challenges of caregiving. Kathryn shares her journey as a NICU mom, her conversion to Catholicism, and how she finds strength in faith to navigate life’s layers of resilience. From Texas homecoming mums and football traditions to her favorite saints and upcoming pilgrimage, Kathryn's stories bring warmth, humor, and inspiration on how to live with purpose and embrace life’s journey. Links Mentioned:  Texas MumsKathryn's BookFind Heather: Website, Instagram, Shop Find Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTok Find Kathryn: Instagram, Website Interested in sponsoring or being a guest? Email us: hearandnowpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @hearandnowpodcast Purchase Steffani Aquila's Book HERE. Use code LOVEANDLAUGHTER. FTC Disclaimer: The book link above is an affiliate link. If you purchase through the link, we will make a percentage of your sale at no additional cost to you.  If you wish to support our apostolate, Hear and Now Podcast, your donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a contribution by visiting our support page at Hear and Now Podcast Support. Thank you for your generosity! https://hearandnowpodcast.com/support/

    1h 4m

  4. 10/24/2024

    Aiming for Heaven, Redemptive Suffering, and the Ripple Effect of Grief w/ Lamar Hanna

    Send a text It's the 155th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Lamar Hanna, to talk about life after loss, the journey of grief, and how we can suffer well. In this episode, we explore the ripple effect of grief, the journey of finding hope amidst pain, and how faith helps navigate the darkest seasons. Lamar shares his powerful story of losing his wife, Jessica, to cancer, and how he's continued her mission of faith and grace. We discuss the themes of redemptive suffering, the journey toward healing, and the strength found in aiming for heaven even when life feels unbearable. Join us for an inspiring conversation on resilience, the power of community, and the comfort found in trusting God's plan, with insights on living with purpose through grief. Links Mentioned:  Interview with Lila RoseCatholic News AgencyNY Post Jessica was incredibly instrumental in leading prayers for our husband and father, Jon, through his cancer journey. You can see a post about this HERE. On the day of his passing, April 28th, 2024, Jessica led a prayer on her Instagram page for the repose of Jon's soul.  Find Heather: Website, Instagram, Shop Find Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTok Find Lamar: Instagram, GoFundMe Interested in sponsoring or being a guest? Email us: hearandnowpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @hearandnowpodcast Purchase Steffani Aquila's Book HERE. Use code LOVEANDLAUGHTER. FTC Disclaimer: The book link above is an affiliate link. If you purchase through the link, we will make a percentage of your sale at no additional cost to you.  If you wish to support our apostolate, Hear and Now Podcast, your donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a contribution by visiting our support page at Hear and Now Podcast Support. Thank you for your generosity! https://hearandnowpodcast.com/support/

    1h 6m

  5. 10/17/2024

    Roundtable Ramblings: Seasons, Scripture, and Surrender

    Send a text It's the 154th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are back for another episode of Roundtable Ramblings. We talk about navigating life's transitions, personal struggles, and finding healing and peace through faith. We explore themes of grief, the loss of loved ones, the changing seasons, and the challenge of major life events. Join us for a reflection on the importance of living in the present, discerning God's will, and the comfort found in scripture, particularly passages from Jeremiah, Psalms, and Hebrews. Links Mentioned:  Discernment of Spirits Sign up for the LandingOctober 16th Instagram PostScripture Cards Purchase Steffani's Book HERE. Use code LOVEANDLAUGHTER.  Find Heather: Website, Instagram, Shop Find Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTok Interested in sponsoring or being a guest? Email us: hearandnowpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @hearandnowpodcast FTC Disclaimer: The book link above is an affiliate link. If you purchase through the link, we will make a percentage of your sale at no additional cost to you.  If you wish to support our apostolate, Hear and Now Podcast, your donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a contribution by visiting our support page at Hear and Now Podcast Support. Thank you for your generosity! https://hearandnowpodcast.com/support/

    48 min

  6. 10/10/2024

    Living the Liturgy and Festive Faith w/ Steffani Aquila

    Send a text It's the 153rd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Steffani Aquila, to discuss her new book, Festive Faith, a handbook on celebrating Catholic traditions through the year and around the world. We also talk about what it means to live the liturgy, the writing process for her book, which is designed to provide practical advice for living the liturgical year in a relatable way for individuals, families, and communities. We also touch on the challenges and joys of liturgical living, the richness of connecting traditions with saints, and the importance of embracing the communal aspect of faith. Purchase Steffani's Book HERE. Use code LOVEANDLAUGHTER.  Find Heather: Website, Instagram, Shop Find Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTok Find Steffani: Instagram, Website Interested in sponsoring or being a guest? Email us: hearandnowpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @hearandnowpodcast FTC Disclaimer: The book link above is an affiliate link. If you purchase through the link, we will make a percentage of your sale at no additional cost to you.  If you wish to support our apostolate, Hear and Now Podcast, your donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a contribution by visiting our support page at Hear and Now Podcast Support. Thank you for your generosity! https://hearandnowpodcast.com/support/

    58 min

  7. 10/03/2024

    Blue Spines, Golden Strings: A Story of Adoption and Redemption w/ Kate Stapleton

    Send a text It's the 152nd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Kate Stapleton, to discuss the story that God wrote in her life, from music, to adoption, to touring the country, and so much more. This is an intimate, vulnerable, and powerful episode you won't want to miss.  Listen to the Stapletons on Spotify. Support them on Venmo: @thestapletonsmusic Find Heather: Website, Instagram, Shop Find Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTok Find Kate: Instagram, Website Interested in sponsoring or being a guest? Email us: hearandnowpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @hearandnowpodcast If you wish to support our apostolate, Hear and Now Podcast, your donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a contribution by visiting our support page at Hear and Now Podcast Support. Thank you for your generosity! https://hearandnowpodcast.com/support/

    1h 11m

  8. 08/15/2024

    Empty Vessel, the Bread of Life, and the Theology of Conversion w/ Justine Callis

    Send a text It's the 151st episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Justine Callis, to discuss her conversion to Catholicism, her new project launching on August 15th, the Bread of Life, and the Eucharistic Revival.  Theology of Conversion What is the Magisterium? Ignatian Spirituality St. Paul Center 1 Peter 3:15 "but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence;" Matthew 19:29-30 "And every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life. But many that are first will be last, and the last first." Find Heather: Website, Instagram, Shop Find Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTok Find Justine: Instagram, Email Please join us in prayer for Justine, the launch of her project, and for Christians worldwide!  Interested in sponsoring or being a guest? Email us: hearandnowpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @hearandnowpodcast If you wish to support our apostolate, Hear and Now Podcast, your donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a contribution by visiting our support page at Hear and Now Podcast Support. Thank you for your generosity! https://hearandnowpodcast.com/support/

    50 min
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Welcome to Hear and Now Podcast. We are Heather and Sophia Lebano, a mom and daughter duo who bring you the stories, the heart and the humor needed for this journey called life. Join us each week to hear our conversations and the stories of where others hear God’s voice as he brings truth, beauty and good in their lives right now. New episodes are released every week. 

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  • Creator
    Heather and Sophia Lebano
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    157
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hear and Now Podcast
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