Tripping Over the Saints

Kate Eschbach
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Tripping Over the Saints

Join me as we talk about the times a Saint showed up in our lives! Hear beautiful stories and learn about Saints that you may not know about. Meet your heavenly friends is amazing ways!

Episodes

  1. FEB 7

    Tripping Over the Saints :: Guest Kristine Bruce – Episode 33

    Kristine and I met through Praise Writers! She is one of my co-authors in The Cloud of Witnesses. It was a joy to talk with her and learn more about Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, who I had never heard of before. She has a story that will leave you counting how many times she truly tripped over her! She also has a beautiful apostolate and has a passion for praying for our prodigals. Join us as she shares her story! About Kristine Bruce: Kristine Bruce is a cradle Catholic born and raised near St. Louis, MO. She had the amazing privilege of attending middle school at the Academy of the Sacred Heart founded in 1818 by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. Kristine has been called to support, encourage, and pray with Catholics whose loved ones have left the Church. Every Friday, she shares messages of guidance, prayer, and hope to uplift and strengthen Catholics amid the trials of wayward loved ones. For a touch of comfort and connection (and even her all-time favorite cookie recipe!), visit PrayingForOurProdigals.com             Resources: https://www.prayingforourprodigals.com/ Visit the Shrine of St Philippine – https://rscj.org/shrine Learn more about her in Cloud of Witnesses or this link: https://rscj.org/shrine/her-life Free Printable:

    35 min

  2. JAN 16

    TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST MEGAN HJELMSTAD – EPISODE 32

    I was introduced to Megan by my dear friend, Claire Dwyer. Claire texted and shared that Megan had a Saint story that needed to be heard. This work of sharing stories of encounters with the Saints is a privilege and gift! The Lord in His goodness overflows with stories of His friends at every turn. Join me as I speak with Megan Hjelmstad about St. Jude. About Megan Hjelmstad: Megan met her hockey-loving husband while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. They have both served for over fifteen years in the Army and Army Reserve. They are blessed with three beautiful children, all of whom play hockey (like dad) and love talking about Jesus (like mom). Resources: Offer it Up: Discovering the Power and Purpose of Redemptive Suffering Free Printable:

    43 min

  3. 12/31/2024

    TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST KATIE MCGRADY – EPISODE 31

    Katie McGrady is one of my all time favorite people to learn about the faith from. It was an absolute joy to speak with her about soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis! Join us and learn more about this millennial young man that continues to change the world! About Katie McGrady: Katie Prejean McGrady is a wife, mom, award-winning author, international speaker, podcaster & daily radio show host. After working in youth ministry and high school education for a number of years, Katie began speaking full time in 2017, averaging over 100,000 miles a year traveling to speak at events for young people, parishes, parent groups, fundraisers, retreats, religious education conferences, and more. Katie is the author of four books with Ave Maria Press. She began working with Ave Maria Press in 2019 to help create digital and audio content for Ave Explores, a multi-media project digging into various Catholic topics relevant to people who want to learn more and live their faith in a real, practical way. She hosts the Ave Explores podcast, a long-form interview style podcast that topics relevant topics each season. Katie also hosts Like a Mother, a podcast about the joys, struggles, and ins and outs of motherhood. Like a Mother is an OSV podcast production. Katie and her husband, Tommy, are the hosts of Family Mass Prep on Hallow, a weekly podcast for families to get ready to hear and pray with the Sunday Mass readings. Katie regularly writes for Blessed is She, Our Sunday Visitor, Aleteia, and the Grotto Network. She appears as a Catholic commentator on CNN, and is a consultant for the USCCB working group on youth and young adult ministry. Katie is an op-ed columnist with La Croix International, a French Catholic newspaper distributed daily in print and online. In March of 2021, Katie began hosting The Katie McGrady Show, a daily radio program on The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM 129 that talks about pop culture, current events, Catholic news, how to live a life of abundant joy, and introduces listeners to a variety of engaging, dynamic, and profoundly inspiring guests. Katie makes her home in Lake Charles, LA with her husband, Tommy, and daughters, Rose and Clare. Resources: Books with Ave Maria Press Free Printable:

    37 min

  4. 12/16/2024

    TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Rob Kaczmark – EPISODE 30

    Join me as I talk with Rob Kaczmark, CEO at Spirit Juice Studios, about Saint Joseph! Rob had so many mic drop moments during this interview. I know you will feel encouraged and inspired! About Rob Kaczmark: As the co-founder and CEO of Spirit Juice Studios, an internationally recognized, Emmy award-winning video production house, I have been passionately creating and delivering high-quality and authentically Catholic content for over 16 years. I am a self-taught camera operator and editor, with a keen eye for cinematography, direction, and style. I have worked with clients from 15 countries, amassed over 20 million online views, and completed hundreds of projects every year, ranging from documentaries and music videos to podcasts and commercials. I also serve as the president of Behold, a new media company that leverages the infrastructure and resources of Spirit Juice Studios to produce and distribute original and engaging Catholic content for a global audience. Additionally, I am the executive director of Spirit Juice Entertainment Group, the non-profit arm of Spirit Juice Studios that provides free online access to inspiring and informative Catholic media, with the support of our generous donors. My mission is to evangelize the culture through the power of visual arts and the ever ancient, ever new beauty of the Catholic faith. Resources: Short Film – The Veil Removed Film – The Heart of a Servant Connect with Rob: YouTube – Spirit Juice YouTube – Spirit Juice Kids *let’s get them to 1 million subscribers!* Free Printable:

    34 min

  5. 12/02/2024

    TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Margaret Bereit – EPISODE 29

    Oh friends – it is an honor to talk with Margaret Bereit. We have known each other for years – she was Brian and my marriage mentor at Saint Mary’s in College Station, Texas. Anyone who attended Saint Mary’s in the 90’s could tell you about her smile and her loyal encouragement! Join me as we have a beautiful talk about joy and Saint Philip Neri. About Margaret: Margaret Bereit is a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience in homeschooling, classroom teaching, and tutoring. She mentors mothers and children at Mary’s Shelter, a nationally recognized maternity ministry, and is actively involved in her church and local community. Through her passion for education and mentorship, Margaret has empowered women to embrace the blessings and navigate the challenges of faith, relationships, motherhood, and family life. She has been married for 32 years to her husband, David—the founder and former CEO of 40 Days for Life—and together, they co-lead marriage preparation retreats, relationship courses, and marriage enrichment programs. They speak on topics of faith, life, and family to audiences across the U.S. and internationally. The Bereits reside in the Washington, DC area and are the parents of two adult children: Sr. Gloria Christi, a Nashville Dominican, and Patrick, who teaches English and serves the Church in Fez, Morocco. You can connect with her on Facebook to see her wonderful book recommendations for children! Resources: Children’s Book – Saint Philip of the Joyous Heart Children’s Podcast – Saint’s Alive Saint Philip Neri Preparing for Advent: A Guide for Catholic Moms   Free Printable:

    36 min

  6. 09/30/2024

    TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Victoria McEachern – EPISODE 28

    Have you heard of Boys Town? Maybe you have seen the award winning 1938 Spencer Tracy movie about Boys Town and Father Edward J. Flanagan? On this episode of Tripping over the Saints, I am joined by Heart of a Servant producer Victoria McEachern! Heart of a Servant is a feature length documentary, narrated by Jonathan Roumie, about Father Edward J. Flanagan and the story of Boys Town. This movie will be released on October 8th, 2024 for one day only. I hope you jump at the opportunity to learn more about Father Flanagan’s great love for all orphans. Buy Tickets Here: Tickets for October 8th, 2024, Heart of a Servant Free Printable:

    19 min

  7. 09/11/2024

    TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Patrick O’Hearn – EPISODE 27

    Patrick was a joy to speak with! His love for the Saints and his passion for knowing about them is a gift! I am in the process of reading Parents of the Saints: The Hidden Heroes Behind Our Favorite Saints and it is packed full of so many stories of the Saints. As I speak with him on this podcast, you can hear the love and knowledge he has of so many of Jesus’s friends in heaven! About Patrick: Patrick O’Hearn is a devout Catholic, husband, and father. He is an author of seven books and counting, literary consultant, speaker, and a freelance editor, previously serving as TAN Books’ acquisitions editor for two years. He grew up in the Midwest and spent close to three years in a Benedictine Monastery before discerning the call to marriage. He graduated with a master’s in education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a bachelor’s in marketing from St. Ambrose University.  You can visit his website at patrickrohearn.com. Resources: Website – patrickrohearn.com   Free Printable:

    41 min

  8. 09/01/2024

    TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Katie Bogner – EPISODE 26

    Please join me as I speak with the joyful Katie Bogner! I was so encouraged by her personal recount of a miracle. Yes, a miracle! Venerable Fulton Sheen, pray for us! About Katie: Katie Bogner is a Catholic school teacher from Central Illinois who is passionate about equipping parents, catechists, and teachers to share the beauty and truth of Christ and His Church with children. She is the author of the books Through the Year with Jesus and Through the Year with Mary, as well as All about Advent & Christmas and We Have a Pope. Visit her website, LookToHimAndBeRadiant.com, for free lesson plans, printables, and other resources for teaching the faith. Resources: Through the Year with Jesus Through the Year with Mary All about Advent & Christmas We Have a Pope Free Printable:

    41 min

  9. 08/14/2024

    TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Father Benjamin – EPISODE 25

    After a summer break, I am thrilled to be back with a new episode of Tripping over the Saints! This podcast all began with Saint Dymphna. And now, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing Father Benjamin, another very special friend of Saint Dymphna! I felt as if Saint Dymphna sent this interview as a special gift to remind me to get back to my favorite job of spreading stories of the Saints! What a joy to meet someone else and hear the similarities of our journey and her persistent friendship with us. Fr. Benjamin Roberts is a priest of the Diocese of Charlotte and pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Monroe, NC (OurLadyMonroe.org). He holds a DMin in Preaching and is the author of The Voice of the Bridegroom: Preaching as an Expression of Spousal Love. He regularly posts his Sunday homilies on FatherBhomilies.podbean.com and he leads an annual pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Dymphna in Massillon, OH. (I have to recommend his sermon series on his podcast that begins in June of 2024. It is phenomenal!) Free Printable: The beautiful St. Dymphna window at Fr. Benjamin’s parish:

    52 min

  10. 05/03/2024

    TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST Carolyn Lauman – EPISODE 24

    Please join me in listening to this episode with Carolyn Lauman. It was a sincere joy to listen to her story. It is not often that people share their pain and vulnerability so that others may thrive and heal, but this podcast has become a special place of bravery for people to open up about the Lord’s healing in their lives. Praise God! About Carolyn: ​Carolyn Courtney Lauman is a wife, mother, and grandmother who loves Jesus and the Catholic Church. Born in Akron, Ohio, the fourth of Pat and Barbara Courtney’s nine children, she was baptized as an infant and went on to attend thirteen years of Catholic school before graduating from Shippensburg State University in Pennsylvania. While in college, Carolyn walked away from the Church. In the decades that followed, she pursued careers in international business and interior design before trying her hand at writing fiction. Carolyn’s first novel, Against Their Will, was inspired by an actual event that took place as she and her sister, Debbie, were driving from Pennsylvania to Florida. Despite the story’s grit and profanity, the book’s dedication testifies to Carolyn’s enduring faith in a power far greater than herself. While she may have abandoned God, he never abandoned her. During the writing of her third novel in the midst of the COVID pandemic, Carolyn joyfully reconciled with the Catholic Church. Not long afterward, as she struggled with her fourth work of fiction, she sensed God’s prodding her to use her talents for His purpose and glory. His Resurrection Fern is the result of her response to that call. Today, Carolyn lives with her husband on the coast of Maryland. She is available for appearances at book club meetings and book signings, and for both in-person and podcast interviews. Resources: Nothing Short of a Miracle by Patricia Treece PraiseWriters ( a membership community of writers who seek support, inspiration, and formation in both the craft of writing and the business of publishing and marketing.) Free Printable:

    40 min
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Join me as we talk about the times a Saint showed up in our lives! Hear beautiful stories and learn about Saints that you may not know about. Meet your heavenly friends is amazing ways!

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