Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women‪)‬ Ascension Catholic Faith Formation

This week, Danielle is joined by author Meg Hunter-Kilmer. Meg shares stories and inspiration from the lives of little-known saints that can also be found in her new book Pray For Us: 75 Saints Who Sinned, Suffered, and Struggled Their Way to Holiness.


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The lives of the saints help us to know the reality of God’s love for every single one of us.



For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.

Are you feeling burned out? This time of year can be especially exhausting with weddings, graduations, sacraments and so much more. Danielle offers encouragement and three things that can help you in the face of burn out.


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When we prioritize prayer, everything else will fall into place.



For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.

This week’s guest is author and speaker Lisa Cotter. Lisa and Danielle discuss topics from Lisa’s new book Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius. Lisa also shares some of her own experiences as a woman in today’s culture, especially as a wife and mother.


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When both genders are working together, that is when we experience the fullness of humanity.



For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.

Are you ready for summer? Well, ready or not, here it comes! Summer can easily fill up with activities, projects, and trips, so in today’s episode, Danielle offers ideas on how to really savor these summer months.


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Find times to be truly present wherever you are and with the people around you.



For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.

This week’s guest is Emily Wilson, author, speaker, and host of the Emily Wilson YouTube channel. In this episode, Emily shares about her new video series for engaged women. Danielle and Emily also reflect on their own engagements and offer encouragement for anyone who is currently engaged.


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The most important thing you can do during engagement is to internally prepare yourselves, not just for a wedding day, but for a lifelong marriage.



For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.

Do you struggle to hear God’s voice? Oftentimes, we need to slow down, be still, and pay attention in order to hear the voice of God. Danielle shares three ways that God will often “whisper” us.


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Whatever is burdening you, bring it to Jesus.



For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.