The Endow Podcast

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The Endow Podcast brings women together in dialogue about faith, identity, and community. Guided by the mission of Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women), each episode or Letter from Endow explores what it means to live as a woman in Christ and why that matters today. Interested in starting an Endow Group? Visit endowgroups.org to get started.

  1. Sep 1

    153. Speaking Directly to the Hearts of Women for 30 Years

    Thirty years after Pope St. John Paul II published Letter to Women, his message continues to resonate with women searching for meaning, dignity, and identity in an increasingly confusing cultural landscape. In this episode of Letters from Endow, we reflect on Annette Bergeon's article originally published in Catholic Exchange, exploring the lasting wisdom of John Paul II's landmark 1995 letter. We examine his profound gratitude for women, his recognition of the challenges they face, and his call to embrace the unique gifts of the feminine genius. Whether you are a daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, professional, or consecrated woman, this timeless message offers encouragement and clarity about your God-given dignity and vocation. In This Episode The historical context behind John Paul II's 1995 Letter to WomenHow Karol Wojtyła's early experiences shaped his understanding of womenWhy the pope's reflections remain relevant amid today's debates about identity and womanhoodThe meaning of the "feminine genius"John Paul II's gratitude for women in every vocationThe ongoing challenges women face in modern societyPractical ways to read and discuss Letter to Women in communityHow Endow helps women deepen their faith through this foundational studyKey Quotes "I would now like to speak directly to every woman, to reflect with her on the problems and the prospects of what it means to be a woman in our time." — Pope St. John Paul II, Letter to Women "He thanks women not simply for what they do, but for who they are." "Because the world needs women who know who they are." Resources Mentioned Read Pope St. John Paul II's Letter to Women: https://www.vatican.vaLearn more about the Endow Letter to Women study: https://www.endowgroups.orgAbout Endow Endow is a global Catholic apostolate that brings women together to deepen their faith through small-group study and discussion. Through exploring the timeless wisdom of the Catholic Church, women discover their unique dignity, purpose, and vocation while building authentic friendships rooted in Christ. Visit endowgroups.org to learn more or start an Endow study group in your home, parish, or online. #LettersFromEndow #EndowGroups #LetterToWomen #JohnPaulII #CatholicWomen #FeminineGenius #CatholicPodcast #WomenOfFaith #HumanDignity #CatholicFormation

    153. Speaking Directly to the Hearts of Women for 30 Years
  2. 12/19/2023

    151. The Epidemic of Loneliness: A Conversation with Annette and Jonna

    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 and Jonna Schuster to discuss how Christians can powerfully respond to the Epidemic of Loneliness.  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 Finance and Operations Management from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a wife and mother of three living in Colorado. She has been involved with Endow Groups for almost a decade and is passionate about the mission to educate women about their true nature and dignity. Jonna Schuster is Director and Co-Founder of Catholic Revival Ministries, where she equips Catholics to bring supernatural impact to the world by partnering with the Holy Spirit in power and love. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois and Christendom Graduate School, with degrees in Graphic Design and Moral Theology, respectively. She spent 10 years as a full-time Director of Youth Ministry in the diocese of Arlington, VA, before which she served for two years as the first Campus Minister at Western Illinois University. Click here to start an Endow Group: https://www.endowgroups.org/getting-started/considering-or-hosting-a-new-endow-group/ Support the Endow Podcast 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/endowgroups Instagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroups Want to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

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The Endow Podcast brings women together in dialogue about faith, identity, and community. Guided by the mission of Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women), each episode or Letter from Endow explores what it means to live as a woman in Christ and why that matters today. Interested in starting an Endow Group? Visit endowgroups.org to get started.

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