Radical Love: Recent Episodes
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Two young women just trying our best to love as our Catholic faith calls us to in a not-so-Catholic world! Flawed but amazing in our own ways!
Tune in for week 3 of our Ruth Series! This week we discussed Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz as well as about mentors who have taken risks on us. We are nearing the end of this series, so get ready for next Saturday where we will be reading through Ruth Chapter 4.
Join us for week 2 of our Ruth series where we read and discuss Ruth Chapter 2. This we dove into topics surrounding how we act towards others and people who consistently show us love and kindness. This week marks halfway through the series and we hope you keep tuning in!
Welcome to week 1 of our study through the book of Ruth! This week we dove into Ruth Chapter 1 and discussed questions surrounding navigating challenges in faith and loyalty. Tune in to join this series with us and check back next week as we read through Ruth Chapter 2!
Radical Love Podcast is back and better than ever! Join us this week for a new episode as we (re) introduce ourselves, talk about where we have been, and give you insight into our goals for this next stage of the podcast. It's been a while and we've missed you! We can't wait for what is to come with Rad Love and hope you join us for weeks to come as we dive into Bible Studies and other faith and lifestyle topics. Listen in to hear more of what we have planned!
Today's episode is all about hobbies! We talk about our favorite hobbies, trying new things, and prioritizing what we enjoy—even if we are only able to do certain hobbies in a limited capacity at times.
This episode is a general life update about all that's been going on: how work/class is going, how our health is, how our faith is being back in STL, and—a Rad love staple—how we are doing in establishing a new routine this summer! Listen now to join in on a casual chat about our recent opportunities, experiences, highs, lows, and everything in between.
Happy #RadLoveSaturday! Today's episode talks about greed and how we try to think about money, both in the small ways we make money now and in the way we hope to consider money in the future. Listen now to hear our thoughts on balancing worldly needs with potentially poorly focused worldly desires.
To finish our series on the Sermon on the Mount, we read Matthew 7:24-29 and discuss the foundations upon which we are building our lives. Listen now to hear about the loved ones and the relationships we rely on, especially during the wild or unexpected storms of life—even when building those foundations requires a lot of work and patience!
This continuation of the Sermon on the Mount series goes through verses 21-23 of Matthew chapter 7. Today, we discuss the relationship between true faith, works, and our intentions. We also have a special announcement about a very exciting partnership!!
In this episode, Ainz & Lex continue their series on the Sermon on the Mount by tackling Matthew 7:15-20. Listen now to hear them reflect on a tree and its fruit in regards to authority, friends, and mentors!
Happy #RadLoveSaturday! Today's episode continues our Sermon on the Mount series by moving on to verses 7-14 of Matthew chapter 7. Listen now to hear us dive into the golden rule and the narrow path!
For today's episode, we are kicking off our Sermon on the Mount Series! Tune in now to hear us dive into Matthew 7: 1-5 and discuss judgment and comparison. Then, stay on the lookout as we continue to read through Matthew 7 in the weeks to come!
This #RadLoveSaturday is all about the Ten Commandments, the freedom being found in faith, and realizing the idols we may hold above God.
To finish off this Lenten season, today's episode is a reflection on the highs and lows of the past 40 days. Listen now to follow along and participate in this reflection with us! And, of course, happy Easter!
In today's episode, we talk about whether we consider ourselves more morning or night people, the ways that change throughout the year, and how we've come to learn this about ourselves. Listen now to hear these stories of growth, sleep (or lack thereof), sunrises, workouts at odd hours, and more!
Happy #RadLoveSaturday! Today we discuss how we choose to prioritize the different aspects of our lives to find a balance that fulfills us and keeps us motivated. Obviously, Rad Love is number one! Enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts.
In today's episode, we share our thoughts on how we, as Christians who are called to generous servitude, should navigate encounters with homelessness and people in need. Listen now to hear our thoughts and our calls to truly living out our radical love.
As we enter into this Lenten Season, we discuss our goals for this Lent, the reasons why we participate in Lenten praying, fasting, almsgiving, and our general stances on fasting from food (especially in relation to our own struggles with healthy eating habits). Listen now to start these wildly important 40 days off right with the Rad Love fam to support you!
Welcome to our fourth Q&A episode!! Today we talk about our grandparents, ideal Saturday, our dream careers, and more! Listen now to learn a bit more about Ainz & Lex!
In today's episode, we return to the episodes on forming honest friendships and discuss taking the step to make a relationship deeper and more faith-focused, which may vary from inviting people to faith activities or even praying for challenging friends. This is something we have found so valuable in strengthening our relationships and we are so excited to share our experiences with y'all (as always)!
This #radlovesaturday, we share all our thoughts on Valentine's Day! We discuss how we've felt about it in the past (hint: not positively), how we like Galentine's Day, and how we like to spread the love. Then we end the episode with some insights into a huge topic for romantic relationships!
This Saturday we talk about our beliefs on how we get into Heaven. We dive into our beliefs around faith and good works, being saved by grace alone, and mortal sin. We want to continue talking about these difficult topics in faith, so let us know other ideas you want to hear about!
This week, we discuss our "why"—in relation to faith, schoolwork, relationships, exercise, and more! Lex shares some awesome insight on internal and external motivators before we hop into exactly what motivates us. Happy #RadLoveSaturday! What's your "why"?
Welcome to the last episode of our health series! Today we talk about exercise, finding forms of movement that work for you, staying motivated in our fitness journeys, the importance of rest days, and more. We hope you enjoy hearing our perspectives on these health topics as much as we loved recording these episodes!
Welcome back to our series on health! Today's episode focuses on our experiences with food and eating, trying to intuitively eat, and learning to believe that food does not need to be earned—it's fuel and nourishment for our bodies that do so much for us! And thank you for always supporting us as we share our stories :)
Happy #RadLoveSaturday... the first one of 2022! Today's episode is the first in our health series and focuses on our experiences with body image. We share details of our personal experiences and struggles with our body image, so please listen only to what you feel comfortable hearing! We are here for you and love you, Rad Love fam.
Today's episode is a reflection on the growth we have experienced in 2021 and the goals we wish to work towards in 2022! We talk about everything, from health to relationships to school to sleep to faith. See you for our next episode in the new year (which is somehow only two weeks away)!!
In today's episode, we discuss the harmful effects of a perfectionist mentality: in regards to school, friendships, faith, body image, and more. Listen now to hear our experiences and how we are working to grow out of this mindset!
Today, the "Does everything happen for a reason?" series continues with Lex's amazing and inspiring Aunt Lisa! Listen now to hear the wisdom and faith she shares in this episode that focuses on hope and trust in God during difficult times.
This Thanksgiving week, everyone seems to be asking, "What are you grateful for?" This episode dives into just that! From closer bonds with family to the freedom we have to live a life that brings us true joy, Ainz and Lex discuss what they're most grateful for.
Today's episode highlights our daily and weekly practices that help keep us motivated, inspired, and feeling loved. We talk about exercise, reflection, phone calls, routines, and more! Listen now for insight into what keeps us going!
This #RadLoveSaturday, we discuss the struggles we are currently facing and how we are trying to embrace the part of life we are in. While it can be easy to focus on the results and goals we want, we're working on finding meaning in the process. As they say, life's about the journey, not the destination!
Today, we had the wonderful opportunity to interview the founder of Kind Lips, Josh Neumann. Listen now to hear his inspiring story and more about the powerful anti-bullying mission of his brand. Happy #RadLoveSaturday, and remember to speak kind words today and every day!
In today's episode we reflect on, "Belief is not simply a function of the brain. No, it's an investment of the heart that fundamentally changes the way that you live." Listen now to hear our thoughts!
As promised in the last episode, this #RadLoveSaturday focuses on the same topic as last week's ("Does everything happen for a reason?") but with a guest! Today, we welcomed back Ainz's sister Syd and were so grateful for all she had to say on this tough topic!
In today's episode, we answer the quite loaded question "Does everything happen for a reason?" Listen now to hear our many, many thoughts (and questions) on the topic!
Today's episode is what you've all been waiting for... another Q&A!! Listen to hear us discuss the Rad Love mission, our current status on friend groups, whether we prefer waffles or pancakes, and more! Happy #RadLoveSaturday!
Today, we dive right into the carefree topic of our single greatest regret in life. Listen now to see how we've grown from those experiences, whether or not we feel truly regretful about things of our past, and how we handle poor decision-making now. Happy #RadLoveSaturday!
In today's #RadLoveSaturday, we talk about our favorite ways to calm down or relieve stress, from long walks to showers to prayer to exercise to going to bed early! We hope you have a wonderful (and relaxing!) weekend!
Today, we discuss the problem of suffering and evil within our faith. We share our experiences with not fully understanding God or evil, being angry/upset at God because of the presence of evil, and (especially) questioning God on account of all this evil! Listen now to hear our honest reflections on one of the largest questions people of faith must grapple with.
As college students, it's easy to feel like we're trapped in some transition period between childhood and adulthood. We balance freedom and responsibility as we grapple with independence. Oftentimes, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to have more things figured out than is realistic. Overall, it's a crazy few years! Listen now to hear our thoughts on the best and worst aspects of being 19 and living life at university!
Today, we go back to the basics of why we created this podcast, why we named it Radical Love, and why we continue to record our rambling ideas every week! We hope you enjoy this episode and learning more about your all-time favorite pod (wink wink)!
Today's episode updates y'all on our lives now that we are back to school! We talk about classes, majors, sleep, stress, and friendships. Enjoy this back-to-school special and good luck with whatever chapter of life you are starting or continuing right now!
In today's episode, we share the things we have learned about friendships, especially in regards to communication, honesty, forgiveness, and receptiveness to other people. We also discuss how we try to make sure we are giving our friends the support they need, rather than the types of love or advice we would like for ourselves. Go out today and give your friends the love they deserve! Happy #RadLoveSaturday!
Spice up life with all your favorite spices: paprika, onion powder, nutmeg, black pepper... or some good ol' fashioned adventures (haha)! Today, we talk about making life exciting by romanticizing the little things, trying new activities (or even just new foods!), and embracing how amazing it is that we are all together on this flying rock at the same time. We hope you enjoy this episode and remember to fall in love with the art of living!
In honor of Lex's birthday, we created an episode that reflects upon cultivating the sense of love you feel from family and friends on your birthday into a year-round open celebration of all of our loved ones! We discuss how we enjoy showing love (two words: quality time), how we prefer to receive love (two words again: quality time), and different ways we have successfully and unsuccessfully tried to prioritize different friends and family. To sum up the episode, we talk about the importance of being present, communicating, and (to no one's surprise) quality time!!
This episode reflects on the Gospel reading and the homily Ainz heard on it from this past Sunday, July 25. The Gospel was the (probably very familiar) story of Jesus feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fish. Listen now to hear our thoughts on miracles, our worthiness in the eyes of God, and the necessity of a deep, thoughtful relationship with God!
Today's episode revolves around how we (at least try our best to) embrace change! Especially as incoming college students transition throughout these next few weeks into their new lifestyle, we found it valuable to share what we have personally learned about transition periods in life and other helpful pieces of advice we have received. Enjoy this #RadLoveSaturday!
In today's episode, we open up our biggest fears—fears that range from the dark to feeling alone in our journeys of life. We describe why our biggest fears scare us and share how we work to overcome them. Listen now to get to know us (and our advice for conquering scary/stressful things) in a deeper manner than any episode before!
Welcome back to weekly episodes made only a few days before their release! Today's episode fills y'all in on our Junes and how we've been doing since we last recorded a Rad Love episode. We share our general highs and lows of the month before delving into the state of our faith lives and how important we realized consistency and routine are for feeling strong in our relationships with Christ. Happy #RadLoveSaturday! <3
Today, we open up about our experiences with running an online religious platform (woo Rad Love)! Listen now to hear us talk about the unexpected difficulties, the amazing fulfillment we receive from being so openly authentic, and the ways it has made us grow in accepting ourselves and overcoming stereotypes. Bonus: this is the last episode before Ainz is home and Rose, Bud, Thorn returns!!
In today's episode, we talk about how we live out our faith in different parts of our life, ranging from our thoughts on modesty to the conversations we enjoy having with people that bring new perspectives to our relationships with the Lord. Happy #RadLoveSaturday!
Guess who's back for another special sisterly episode?! Syd joins us again today to discuss sisterhood, what it means to us, how we have found it in college (and for Syd, after college, too!), and why sisterhood/a community of people who push you and help you grow is so important to all three of us. We all have slightly different experiences with this topic, so listen now to hear our perspectives!
In today's episode, we talk about discovering online Masses/Church services that work for you, learning more about what you want to get out of those services, and seeking out people who help you stay motivated in your pursuit of Christ. We hope our experiences help you in your journeys of finding your own Church communities, especially if that journey seems daunting to you.
In today's episode, we share our Myers-Briggs personality types and enneagram types (spoiler alert: we are extremely similar). Get to know more about us and how we think we have/have not changed since last taking the tests! Happy #RadLoveSaturday!
In this episode, we share our many goals for this summer! Whether your goal is to relax, be social, adopt a new hobby, or work a lot, we wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. Happy summer, Rad Love fam!!
This #RadLoveSaturday, we reflect on our first year of college, especially how we balanced the greater workload with our social lives and personal time. We share what we learned about ourselves and what best fulfills us. Listen to hear what we appreciated from this past crazy year and what we are looking forward to for the years to come!
Today's #RadLoveSaturday is all about seeking out God's presence in the people around us! We share stories of a few people that we really find God in and talk about the benefits and challenges of finding God in others. Let's intentionally find God in interactions with people and let them know that we appreciate the love and kindness they show!
We felt it was time for another Q&A, so here she is! Some questions are pretty silly and others probe quite a bit deeper. Listen now to learn more about us and our various likes (desserts), dislikes (finals), and tips for life!
What more do ya want than a Rad Love episode all about Earth Day?! In today's episode, we talk about finding God in all of creation, especially the wonderful daily blessings like sunrises and sunsets. Let's love this sweet planet we have the privilege of inhabiting!
This episode serves as a reminder that you are worthy!! Today, we talk about finding our worth in God and fighting off imposter syndrome (while we also digress in our usual fashion). You are enough and you are worthy of all the good that you have :)
Today's episode is all about learning to trust, whether in the beginning of a relationship or after a time where you were hurt. While this may sound melodramatic, we emphasize valuing your experiences and struggles with trust, even if you don't think your experiences were "dramatic" enough to deserve any struggles in trust. Happy #RadLoveSaturday!
Happy Easter, everyone! In today's episode, we talk about the amazing salvation that was given to us when Jesus died on the cross and the wondrous opportunity we have to a loving relationship and life with God. We really are saved by grace!
Patience is a virtue, but dang is it hard to live out! Today's episode focuses on the ways we try to improve our patience and our overall understanding of life's ups and downs. Trust the process and trust in God!
This #RadLoveSaturday is all about juggling life's many priorities! Whether you struggle to find time for mindfulness or social interactions during a busy homework week, we hope our experiences and tips can help you out in your time management endeavors. Have a wonderful day and enjoy this episode!
Today's episode focuses on finding your place, whether that be in the university setting or in any new environment. We say the cheesy stuff like "be yourself" and "be confident," but we also share parts of our stories that relate to finding your place (and feeling like you're not). Wherever you're at, we hope you know that your place is exactly where you are right now! Keep on keepin' on!
Today's #RadLoveSaturday, we talk about what we've learned from past Lents and how we plan to implement those lessons into Lent 2021. Happy almost 2-year anniversary of Radical Love!
Today we get relationship advice from Lex's parents, Andy and Dawn Woodman. They offered great amazing wisdom from their 25 years of marriage and even shared how they got engaged after 3 months. Make sure you tune in to hear their experiences of finding out the qualities of a strong relationship and what they would say to someone in high school or college that is dating. This is a special episode for us, so we hope you enjoy!
Today's special guest is Ainsley's older sister, Sydney! Listen now to hear her perspective on dating, self-care, and handling difficult points in relationships/life. Syd's perspective as a young woman handling life in the real world as an actual job-having, bill-paying adult is so refreshing for us to have on the pod, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording!
The scary, infamous world of LDRs! This #RadLoveSaturday, we discuss our experiences in long-distance relationships and tidbits of advice we have acquired through them. Remember to pursue the relationship that is best for you and your partner, but we hope some of what we say can offer new insights into long-distance relationships or just into our personalities (☺️). Enjoy this episode and get ready for the fun guests that will be joining us next time!
Welcome to the first episode of our 4-part relationships series! Today we give miscellaneous bits of advice we've learned from our own relationships, share some of our own experiences, and encourage everyone to pursue the relationships that are best for them and their wellbeing. Enjoy and get ready for next week's follow-up episode!
Today's episode is a faith life update! Since our relationships with God are ever-changing, we wanted to dedicate this episode to chatting about where we are now in our faith and what has happened recently that led us to these points. Happy #RadLoveSaturday!
In this fun episode, we answer questions submitted by YOU! Listen to hear us talk about some of our favorite things, our dreams, and our understandings of different branches of Christianity. Happy #RadLoveSaturday!
This #RadLoveSaturday, we ponder about our understandings and concepts of Heaven and Hell. Listen to join us on this theological journey!
Today it's out with the old and in with the new! We reflect upon our 2020 and discuss our plans and goals for 2021. This episode is by far our most vulnerable one yet, and we hope you enjoy!
The Rad Love Christmas special!! Enjoy our light discussion of our favorite Christmas traditions, activities, and movies. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
On this episode, we discuss informal and formal prayers, our favorite forms of prayer, what we like to keep in mind when praying, and how we know God is listening to our prayers! Listen to hear us chat about all things prayer-related :)
In today's episode, we talk about authentic, faith-filled friendships and lives with two of our biggest role models from our wonderful high school, Anna Hotop and Jen Sudekum! Enjoy this episode and all the wisdom they share within it!
Let's put "Christ" back in Christmas by remembering the true reason for this season and embracing every bit of the journey to Christmas Day itself. Happy Advent, everyone!
In today's more personalized and lighthearted episode, we discuss our favorite Biblical quotes/stories and their meanings to us. Happy #RadLoveSaturday!
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, today we discuss remaining intentionally grateful, even in times where we feel like there's not much to be thankful for (we're looking at you, 2020). We hope you all have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving!!
Today, we discuss discerning our vocations and trusting God in the process. To bring it back to an oldie (but a goodie), "Let go and let God!"
Happy #RadLoveSaturday!! Today we discuss letting go of grudges and forgiving graciously, but we also encourage everyone to understand when to let go of toxic relationships. Let us know your thoughts!
This #RadLoveSaturday is a special one! Enjoy this conversation with our friend Taylor. We talk about social media, our faith, our journeys with what can be a semi-toxic environment online, and how we navigate being ourselves when it can be beyond scary. Be sure to follow her on all her platforms @taylorpolcyn!
On this debunking episode, we share that teenage angst isn't required, and that an ability to be excitable and passionate is actually very admirable! "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire" :)
RadLoveSaturday. #DebunkSeries. Today, we debunk our old understandings of other people when wholly depending on their faith to make that judgement. We are not one-dimensional!
Happy #RadLoveSaturday!! Today, we discuss (and debunk!) the expectations of drinking and partying we've had in the past, and compare those expectations to how we actually act.
Happy #RadLoveSaturday and welcome to the first episode of our Debunked series! Listen now to hear us talk about the impacts that cliques (and the lack thereof) have had on our lives.
This #RadLoveSaturday, we talk about cancel culture and what our faith calls us to do in the face of people we do not like (and may really want to cancel). We also release some exciting announcements about the future of Radical Love!!
Today, we chat about the new things we've learned from our peers and college communities since we've been at school! Even in our common humanity, there is still so much diversity to learn from and appreciate, especially during this heated election season.
In today's episode, we talk openly about college life and how we've transitioned so far. Enjoy!!
Today, we discuss the importance of promoting environments of encouragement and growth, rather than competition. Our self worth does not depend on other people being better/worse than us! We are called to support each other, rather than tear down those who we deem as our competition.
Today, we discuss the value of seeking out the glimpses of God (GOGs) in daily life! No matter how difficult or dark some times can be, there is always light to be found.
Today, we discuss patience and controlling our tempers... especially when it comes to being with our moms! This special Mother's Day episode is a tribute to all the moms in the world. We are so grateful for you! Today is a day to reminisce on the good memories with our moms, and hug 'em tight if we can!
Today, we discuss the important of self-growth, even (and especially) during difficult times. Even though we encourage both ourselves and all of our listeners to consistently strive to become the best version of ourselves, we want to remind everyone to love where you are at in your journey, no matter if you feel like it's where you want to be/should be or not... God has you right where God needs you!
Today we invited three awesome guests (finally) to talk about life in quarantine. We discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly of our personalized experiences. We also shared good insight on how to keep our faith alive during this unprecedented time.
In today's episode, we talk about the value of peace and love in our hearts and in the world (especially around Christmastime)! Merry Christmas!
Enjoy our latest episode (the third of our Advent series!) that focuses on finding deep, everlasting joy with God!!
In this episode, we discuss our own faith journeys and how we have grown to feel that God is always here! And we wish y’all a happy 2nd week of Advent :)
In today’s episode, we focus on having hope in the future and confidence in God throughout Advent and beyond!
In this episode, we discuss respecting oneself, respecting other people, and accepting nothing less than respect from others. R-E-S-P-E-C-T 🎵🎶
In this episode, we discuss how comparing faith lives can hurt our own relationships with God. We must have an open mind to the ways all people practice their faith!
In our time of obsessions with likes and comments, we decided to step back and remember that we are more than those numbers... we are unconditionally loved!