Sacrifice of Praise Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tori Flattery and Mary Rose Ivey
Join Tori and Mary as they discuss what it means to praise God even when it's difficult. Here you'll find real conversations about relationships, family life, struggles, and most importantly, navigating your faith as an adult. With the help of occasional guests, the girls will lead discussions around relatable topics for growing in faith.
Today the girls wrap up their Advent series and devotional, A Thrill of Hope. They dive into the weeks that covered the story of Ruth and Mother Mary. They also ended the episode in their goals for the New Year!
Thanks for listening this past year!
Today the girls reflect more on the Advent Devotional, A Thrill of Hope, specifically focusing on week two and Sarah's story. They dive into seasons of waiting, and how God shows up in the unexpected. Listen along for week 2 of advent!
Today the girls recap week 1 of the Advent devotional A Thrill of Hope by Liz Kelley and Blessed Is She. This week highlights Eve from the bible, and even through the fall there is hope.
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Today the girls are introducing the Advent series and the devotional that they will be working through for the entirety of Advent: A Thrill of Hope by Liz Kelly and Blessed Is She. They discuss their goals for this season, how they plan to bring Advent to life for their family, and what you can look forward to this season!
Tim and Bobby join the podcast for this fun Q&A episode! We chat growing our faith within our marriage, parenting, spiritual leadership, discipline, and much more!
Today's sponsor: CORDA
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Today the girls have a fun episode where they dive into some of their current favorite things! They also read listener submissions of current favorite things. This is a fun one!
Thank you to CORDA for sponsoring today's episode. You can shop their products at cordacandles.com and use code PRAISE15 for 15% off!
A former Protestant Missionary and Evangelist, Barbara Heil came home to the Roman Catholic Church in April of 2013, soon forming From His Heart Ministries with a desire to see this generation experience the deep love of our Heavenly Father. Barbara is the author of “Journey into His Heart”, and her goal in life is to live out her “yes”, bringing people into an encounter with Jesus that changes everything.
Barbara shares a piece of her conversion story in today's episode.
This episode's sponsor: CORDA
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Today the girls talk about homemaking, creating and designing a home that reflects our faith, how we can serve God through our role as homemakers and so much more.
Article that Mary chatted about: https://www.conceptionabbey.org/guests/
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Catholic influencer, Maclaine Noah joins the conversation to discuss all things social media - the good, the bad, and the balance of it all.
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CORDA
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Today the girls are joined by Kay Croegaert, a mother, grandmother, strong Catholic warrior and a woman with an incredible testimony of faith and consistency in prayer for our children. She shares the struggles of her son and how he was able to overcome them. This is such an inspiring story that we can't wait for you to hear!
Lilly Boenker joins us today to bring light to a topic that is often left in the dark, mental health trials. Lilly so vulnerably shares her own experience of life with depression and how her Catholic faith and the saints have carried her through some challenging seasons. This is a beautiful episode that we hope can encourage all who are facing their own mental health trials.
Catholic counseling service Lilly mentions: St. Raphael's Counseling
Episode sponsor: Laura Wills Photography
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Mary and Tori each attended the Encountering Christ Silent Retreat at Conception Abbey in Conception, MO. Today they are each sharing how the Lord moved in their lives during those weekends. They share how the silence inspired them, what God taught them during their time on retreat, the best parts, the technology fast, and so much more.
If you are interested in signing up for a retreat at Conception Abbey you can visit their Guest Center here: https://www.conceptionabbey.org/guests/
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Join Tori and Mary as they dive into the topic of finance with guest Joel Magruder I. Joel is the founder, President, and CEO of Financial Partners Group. Joel shares his financial wisdom and thoughts on budgeting, marital finances, tithing and more. Grab a pen and paper, you won't want to miss this one!
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Join Tori and Mary for their first episode back in...FOREVER?! The girls dive into their current faith journeys, struggles they are experiencing in their prayer life, where they've been and what they have been up to. They also end in chatting about goals and dreams for their relationship with God. What a joy to be back!
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In this episode Tori sits down with Joe Stopulos who hosts The Man Up Show on Iowa Catholic Radio. Joe shares how he came to the radio station, the fruits that have come from Iowa Catholic Radio, and their upcoming fundraising event with Fr. Mike Schmitz.
For more information and to purchase tickets to the Iowa Catholic Radio event, please visit https://www.frmikelive.com/
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Tori and Mary are back with a check-in episode! They share some of their goals and dreams for 2025, how their prayer life is going, and what they're looking forward to this year.
This episode is in partnership with Iowa Catholic Radio. Spend an evening with Father Mike Schmitz as he guides you into a deeper relationship with Christ. More details and tickets for this event can be found here.
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Today we are joined by one of Mary's very best friends, Shanna Filzen, to chat about building a community of women and the importance of having such a thing. We discuss life-giving relationships, how to find and pray for these relationships, and testimony of how God has created this incredible community in Shanna's life. This is an incredible addition to our Womanhood series that you don't want to miss!
Today the girls are joined by the incredible mother of 8 daughters, Erica Scheve. She talks about how she keeps communication open, how they have "the talks" with their girls, protecting their innocence, phones/social media, cultivating their relationships with each other, and so much more. It's a joyful, beautiful episode that you don't want to miss.
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Today Mary and Tori talk about a few of the hard parts of womanhood, from vanity, to hormones, to timelines and so much more. This is a different side of the womanhood series, that is just as important to touch on.
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Continuing with their womanhood series, Mary and Tori read, reflect, and discuss Proverbs 31. They share how the woman depicted in Proverbs 31 can serve as a guide for all women.
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Mary and Tori welcome guest Sarah Hurm back onto the podcast to discuss her search of a spouse in the midst of motherhood. Sarah shares the challenges of being a single mother as well as how she's found God guidance through this season.
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Tori and Mary kick off a new season of the podcast by introducing their new womanhood series. The first topic they dive into is on daughterhood - what it means to be a daughter of Christ.
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Today Tori and Mary are joined by guest and new friend Dominic Rivera, a Damascus missionary turned pastoral leader who is passionate about the Gospel and the power of fasting. They chat about the fruits that come from fasting, from healing to tangibility of The Holy Spirit and so much more. This episode will absolutely convict you!
Tori and Mary welcome guest Anna Terronez on for today's episode. Anna shares her beautiful testimony to her family's conversion into the Catholic Church.
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Today the girls are answering listener submitted questions covering faith, life, and even coffee! Catch up with Tori and Mary and what God has been teaching them on today's episode.
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Today Tori and Mary are sharing tips they have received regarding the prioritization of marriage while in the thick of parenthood. They share what has worked for them, and some great advice from friends and mentors as well. If this is the season you are in then you do not want to miss this episode!
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Mary and Tori kick off this new season with a conversation around Catholic traditions. They asked several of their faith-filled friends which traditions helped them grow deeper in their faith. In this episode the girls share the responses they received, talk through the traditions they have carried out in their lives, and the new habits they hope to implement within their own families.
Today Tori and Mary are sharing a bonus episode on their recent birth stories, Mary with her second and Tori with her fourth! They share about the highs and lows of the days leading up to their births, their surprise gender reveals, and how life has been going with their new bundles of joy!
Today Tori and Mary are joined by the wonderful Fr. Antonio Dittmer, Pastor of St. Mary in Moline to answer listener submitted questions. They discuss rest, guardian angels, incredible marriage advice, going to mass with little ones, and so much more. This episode is incredibly fruitful and will absolutely inspire your faith.
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Today the girls are talking about prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as they prepare for the beginning of the lenten season. They read submissions from listeners on ways to grow closer to God during this time and share their plans for lent, as well. They end the episode with reading through the listener's submissions of miracle stories and God winks. These stories are SURE to warm your heart and provide you with inspiration to look for God wherever you are!
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Sam Halligan joins the podcast to share his testimony and provide tips on evangelization. Sam is a dynamic Catholic speaker and author who has a passion for revitalizing the Church. He serves as the director of expansion for Damascus.
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Mary and Tori bring on their husbands, Bobby and Tim, to answer some listeners' questions. They touch on marriage, parenthood, and more.
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Today the girls are joined by the incredible Tim Jameson, co-founder of Prairie Fire Ministries. They discuss the reality of the enemy's growing war on families, marriages, children, and the world in general. Tim dives into the importance of education and knowledge of the enemy and provides many practical tips for overcoming spiritual attacks. This is such an important episode that you do not want to miss!
Prairie Fire Ministries
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Tori and Mary welcome former guest, Lauren Delgado, back onto the podcast to discuss pregnancy, labor & delivery, and homebirth - highlighting ways to prepare for a holy birth experience. Lauren is a board certified nurse midwife (CNM) who has been working with women and families since 2015. Lauren opened her homebirth practice, Home Sweet Home, in 2022 where she helps provide an intimate, peaceful, and holy birth experience for all of her clients.
Home Sweet Home Midwifery and Birth Services
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Today Tori and Mary are sharing the 10 Marian virtues, and are sharing examples of how we can live these out each day in our own lives. Inspired by this article shared by The Good Catholic, they dive into the beauty of Mary's life and the key characteristics she lived out during her life here on earth.
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Back with a new year and a new season! Today Tori and Mary reflect on some of their highlights and struggles from 2023 and share their new word and goals for 2024.
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Tori and Mary wrap up their Saint Series with the beautiful life of St. Catherine of Siena. They share details from St. Catherine's life including the incredible miracles she is known for.
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Today the girls share their learnings on St. Charbel, an incredible hermit that grew up in Lebanon and practiced as a monk in Lebanon. His history and story is fascinating and he is one that can befriend absolutely anyone, especially those who are suffering!
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Today Tori and Mary welcome guest, Ali Henke, to discuss the beautiful young saint, St. Philomena. The girls share all that is known of this young martyr and some of the miracles attributed her intercession. Ali also shares how her and her family came to know of St. Philomena and form a devotion and relationship with her.
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Today the girls share the miracles that are their pregnancies and how God’s timing has brought them together on this beautiful journey. 🤍
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Apparitions: https://lourdesvolunteers.org/the-apparitions/
Molly Myers Testimony: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sacrifice-of-praise-podcast/id1590941071?i=1000574728114
Today the girls cover one of the most beloved and popular modern day saints, St. Padre Pio. They share some facts about his life, miracles attributed to him, and ways that you can celebrate his feast day on September 23rd.
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Today Mary sits down with her new friend, Monica Moylan, and they dive into the life of St. Ignatius. As a former FOCUS missionary Monica shares the beauty, benefits, and basics of ARRR Prayer, a form of prayer originally coined by St. Ignatius. This form of prayer will surely inspire you to sit down and dive in deeper to your conversation with Christ. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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Tori sits down with her dad while on vacation in Norway to discuss the mother-daughter saint duo, Saint Bridget and Saint Catherine of Sweden. Tori's dad shares how he came to find out they are related to these saints, and reads some of the revelations and visions St. Bridget received in her lifetime.
On this episode of the Saint Series, Tori and Mary discuss a beloved modern day saint, St. Josemaría Escrivá. They share a brief background on who he is, some facts about him, and how he lived a holy and sanctifying life. St. Josemaría Escrivá founded Opus Dei; a Roman Catholic lay and clerical organization whose members seek personal Christian perfection through ordinary life.
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Today the girls are joined by an incredible example of saying "yes" to God's calling, Jennifer Nelson. She is the founder of the beautiful ministry Sisterhood of the Traveling Relics of St. Gianna, and is an expert on the beauty and power of St. Gianna. She shares her own testimony of St. Gianna's intercession and shares the wonderful ministry that has impacted thousands of lives.
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Lily of the Valley: https://instagram.com/lotvministry?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Tori and Mary are back with a new season and a new series focused all on Catholic saints! Each episode of this season will highlight a new saint, sharing a brief background on who they are and some facts about his or her life.
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Today the girls close out this season by answering questions submitted by the listeners. They dive into what their time in adoration looks like, some of their favorite faith-based books, finding the right job, waiting seasons, and more!
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Emily Kaiser joins Tori and Mary to discuss her vocation as a working mom. Emily shares the challenges and rewards of being a working mom, how she balances her work and family, and the outside pressure of staying home.
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Today the girls discuss the 7 deadly sins alongside the 7 capital virtues meant to combat each of these sins. They dive into examples, definitions and how you can see these things play out in your life. This is an episode that will help you examine your conscience and find new ways to grow in virtue! Enjoy!
Colin Faust joins the podcast to share his incredible testimony of survival, suffering, and redemption. A gift from his grandmother was what he believe saved his life. This gift was a miraculous medal. Listen to Colin share his remarkable story and conversion that changed his life forever.
Mary's current favorite: Discernment of Spirits with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
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Today the girls are joined by their good friend, Natalie to answer some faith related questions. They talk about suffering, studying the Bible, what God looks like to each of them, and more!
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Join Tori and Mary as they share their thoughts and offer some tips on how to overcome a period of spiritual dryness.
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Today Tori and Mary are joined by the incredible guest, Lillian Fallon. They touch on the topic Theology of Style, a concept that Lillian coined after her studies in Theology of the Body and her work in the fashion industry in NYC. She has a book coming out with Ascension Press to cover this incredible topic, but today they scratch the surface on dressing for your worth, modesty, vanity, trends and so much more!
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Tori and Mary welcome guest Addie Croegaert on to discuss Ut Fidem - a program that strives to develop high school students into intentional disciples who will keep the faith the rest of their lives, especially through college. Addie shares her wisdom on youth ministry and the importance of helping young adults develop a strong catholic faith foundation that will carry them through their adult lives.
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Today the girls are reading through your submissions of the best tips for celebrating mass with your little ones. They discuss some favorite mass traditions, what to bring (or not bring!) to mass to help your children during that time, and more. If you need some tips to make your mass experience a bit easier, this episode is for you!
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Tori and Mary are back and kicking off this new season by sharing all of the details surrounding their very first Sacrifice of Praise women’s retreat that was held on April 29, 2023.
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Today Tori and Mary wrap up this Lenten Series by rating their Lenten journeys, sharing what God is teaching them, how they celebrate Easter, and reading listeners' submissions on Easter traditions.
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Today the girls walk you through the Stations of the Cross and reflect on Christ's passion, as we prepare to celebrate Easter. This is the perfect episode to play whenever you would like to reflect on the passion!
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In honor of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Tori and Mary spend time reflecting on this great saint.
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Today the girls are doing a quick little check in on their lenten goals, as well as reading what listeners are learning and how they are growing this season. If you are in need of a mid-lent refresh, this is the episode for you!
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Join Mary and Tori as they reflect upon the Seven Sorrows of Mary through praying the Seven Sorrows Rosary. They begin this episode with a brief background on the seven sorrows and an overview of the seven indulgences Our Blessed Mother promises to those who meditate upon her sorrows regularly.
The Seven Sorrows Rosary begins at 15:00.
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Today the girls continue on their lenten series with a discussion on redemptive suffering. They dive into further reflection on the suffering of Jesus, and give practical tips and advice on uniting our own suffering to His. Lent gives us the perfect opportunity to grow in surrendering everything to Him, and this episode can give you some food for thought on how to begin that.
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Join the girls as they kick off their Lenten series and share their plans for this Lenten season. They discuss what they intend to do throughout the next forty days to deepen their prayer life, fast, and giveback.
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The girls are sharing an exciting project they have been working on, the Sacrifice of Priase Podcast Women's Mini Retreat. This will be held on Saturday, April 29th at St. Augustin's in Des Moines and will feature reconciliation, adoration, group activities, and a healing service and Q+A with Tim Jameson and Graeson Dall. You can sign up for the event through March 21st and find tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacrifice-of-praise-womens-retreat-tickets-549671731947
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Tori and Mary welcome guest, Kendra Tierney on to discuss all things liturgical living in the home. Kendra is the woman behind the company and blog, Catholic All Year. She has a great devotion to celebrating the liturgical year in the home, and getting to know the saints and seasons of the Church calendar through food, prayer, and conversation. Kendra is the author of The Catholic All Year Compendium: Liturgical Living for Real Life, The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion: The Liturgical Year in Practice, and more.
Catholic All Year Website
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Join the girls as they lead you in a guided prayer exercise for stress and anxiety. This episode is designed for you to come back to and reference whenever you may need a little extra guidance in your prayer time.
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Today Tori and Mary are diving into Marian Apparitions. They begin by chatting about what exactly is a Marian Apparition and the guidelines of what qualifies. Then they cover a few of their favorite appearances from Mother Mary. This is an informative and fun episode that can kickstart a closer relationship with Mary! Enjoy!
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The girls are back with a new season, and are kicking it off with all the advice, thoughts, and opinions on forming strong friendships. This one will sure inspire you to love your neighbor and grow in your friendships.
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Join Mary and Tori as they wrap up this season with the final episode of the year. The girls recap their blessings and challenges from 2022, and share what they are looking forward to in 2023.
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Tori and Mary welcome guest Kara Storey to discuss all things Natural Family Planning. Kara is a wife and mother of five children, ages 11 to 8 months. Together with her husband, Adam, she has been teaching marriage prep courses for the past 10 years for the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa. In her limited free time, she is also a freelance writer, with articles appearing in publications such as Verily, Embodied and Family Foundations (a magazine specifically devoted to NFP). Kara answers listeners' submitted questions specific to NFP as well as shares her and her husbands own experience with practicing Natural Family Planning throughout their marriage.
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Today the girls are joined by Brady Stier, a 5-year FOCUS missionary who currently is serving in Duluth, Minnesota at UMD. They discuss details on what FOCUS does in the lives of college students, and how becoming a missionary has richly blessed Brady's life. This is an episode that you don't want to miss!
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Today Mary is flying solo and she breaks down a few common seasons/days to celebrate during the Advent and Christmas seasons. She also reads through some incredible submissions from the listeners. If you are ready to get into the holiday spirit, this one is for you!
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Join the girls for this fun episode where they share all of their current favorites! Categories include: favorite book, movie, Starbucks order, cleaning product, date night idea, and so much more!
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Today the girls are joined by a returning guest, Mandie DeVries, but today they are diving in to the topic of Catechesis of The Good Shepherd. Topics discussed include the levels of CGS, how to enroll/how to start a CGS program, the beauty and benefits of choosing this for your children, and so much more!
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The girls welcome guests Dan and Jenny Nielsen on to discuss the sacrament of Marriage. Dan and Jenny are grade school sweethearts and will be married 29 years later this month. They have served as a sponsor couple for several engaged couples going through the Pre Cana process. Dan and Jenny share their experience and provide some wonderful marriage advice.
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Tori and Mary take on your questions! Join the girls as they dive into your Instagram submitted questions that include:
- Forgiveness
- What God is teaching us
- Favorite easy dinners
- God signs
- Saints
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- More!
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Today the girls are joined my Mary's sister-in-law, Emily McCollum, who is currently undergoing treatments for breast cancer. She is a true testament of dealing with God's will with grace, even when it is difficult, and she brings so much peace and hope to her journey. What better way to celebrate a new season, then with a rockstar guest sharing her faith, and spreading awareness about such an important topic.
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The Luminous Mysteries
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The Glorious Mysteries
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The Sorrowful Mysteries
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The girls close out the Motherhood Series with a fun episode, sharing all the motherhood tips/hacks, funny mom moments, and advice. You'll want to grab a pen and notepad for this one! :)
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The girls are joined today by Mandie DeVries and Kristin Stopulos, both all-star homeschooling moms. They each share their stories and answer some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding the homeschooling life. They discuss the beauty behind this decision and how it has impacted their families in the best ways! If you are considering this choice, or have questions about it, this is definitely the episode for you!
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Today the girls discuss how one can look to our Blessed Mother for guidance through their own motherhood journey. They share how they've turned to Mother Mary for guidance as mothers and how how we can relate to her through her own suffering. The girls also dive into the Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of our Blessed Mother.
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Tori and Mary are joined by their dear friend Cecilia Flood and the ladies dive in to their decision on becoming stay at home moms. Topics covered include the fears and misconceptions of this vocation, as well as the highlights, balancing life outside of the home and more. This episode is an incredible one for all mothers, staying at home or working!
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Sarah Hurm joins the podcast to share her story of reversing her chemical abortion to save her unborn baby's life.
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Abortion Pill Reversal - https://www.abortionpillreversal.com/
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Tori and Mary welcome guests, Lesa and Dale Tokheim to discuss their experience as foster parents. Lesa and Dale share about the fostering process, the relationships between their foster kids and their biological children, adoption, misconceptions around fostering, and so much more.
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Today the girls are joined by Dr. Jess Bohlke, an ovarian cancer survivor, chiropractor and soon to be mother by adoption. She bravely shares her story of taking charge of her health and following God's call for her motherhood story. She is an inspiration!
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Guest, Molly Myers, joins the girls to share her heartbreakingly beautiful motherhood journey. Multiple losses, complicated pregnancies, and a trip to Lourdes. Grab your Kleenex box for this one!
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In today's episode Mary and Tori are joined by Cassi Frazier, a young Catholic mom who shares her beautiful family and faith through her Instagram account, A Little Eden For Us. The girls discuss how to incorporate your faith in the everyday, homeschooling, how to handle squirmy toddlers during Holy mass, current favorites, and much more!
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In the first episode of the Sacrifice of Praise Motherhood Series the girls discuss the postpartum season of motherhood. They share their journeys, provide practical advice and tips, and encourage listeners as they deal with this season.
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Tori and Mary share some exciting news on what they have in store for Season 4 of the podcast!
Today Mary is joined by both Tori + Tim as they share the story of the special arrival of their twin boys, James + Andrew. They share details into the weeks leading up to their birth, the labor details, and how life has been with three boys at home!
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Today the girls share the stories behind the names they chose for their babies and how God played a role in each of them. They also share some listener submissions of adorable story names. Finally, they end with a list of names they both love, but won't be using. Be sure to listen for a light and happy episode.
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Today the girls run through some of the coolest Catholic and faith-based businesses, including items for children, women, home and more. You can find each of the businesses discussed below:
FAVORITES:
Hallow App
CHILDREN:Be A HeartMeadowcress BoutiqueChews LifeShining Light DollsCatholic Family Crate
ART/ILLUSTRATIONS:Pen and Petals CoMade For Christ ShopLight Bearer Designs
WOMEN:Telos Art ShopBlessed Is SheWool n Flax ShopLittle Rose DesignsHouse of Joppa
MISCELLANEOUS:Sock ReligiousAve Maria PressNovena CardsNazareth PotteryEveryday Prayer Co.Mary and MarthaTee-ology of the BodyMourning Dove CoPeace and Good CoWhite PeonyLouie & Bloom
FAITH-BASEDHosanna RevivalAlabaster CoCrosswayReflections of ChristElevated FaithIvey League CoChick-Fil-A :)
Today the girls are joined by newly ordained Fr. Reed Flood, who is finishing up his licensing in Rome, but will soon return to be the chaplain at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines, IA. The three of them discussed many popular topics including same-sex attraction, praying for the dead, why women can't be priests, free will and so much more. This is an episode you absolutely don't want to miss. Fr. Reed is a young, vibrant priest who brings such a joyous viewpoint of the Catholic church!
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Today Tori and Mary chat all about waiting seasons. If you are dealing with waiting right now, or are in a dry time this episode is for you. They discuss relatable experiences of waiting, as well as provide some of their thoughts and advice on navigating through this time in your life. Give it a listen and a share if you enjoy!
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Today the girls are joined by returning guests Tim Jameson and Graeson Dall, both of which have the gifts of The Holy Spirit. They answer listener submitted questions today and dive into topics on the power of healing, eternal life, living well, dealing with past shame and accepting forgiveness, and so much more. This is an episode you do not want to miss.
You can attend a healing service at St. Ambrose Cathedral every 3rd Thursday of the month. All are welcome!
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Tori is joined by her good friend Mary Colwell to discuss the topic of friendship. The girls dive into how to foster good friendships, how to find friends in faith, the benefits of having friends with different views and beliefs, and when to walk away from a friendship.
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Today Tori and Mary sit down with Dr. Kevin Kilcawley, founder of Integrative Psychology Services in Clive, IA, to discuss a topic that impacts so many individuals and relationships; pornography addiction. They dive into topics on early exposure and safety among children, the first steps in recovering and combatting this addiction, how this impacts physical and mental health and so much more. Get ready for a deep dive into this topic!
Resources Mentioned by Dr. Kilcawley:
- Covenant Eyes: https://www.covenanteyes.com
- Defend Young Minds: https://www.defendyoungminds.com
- Good Pictures Bad Pictures Books: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Pictures-Bad-Porn-Proofing-Todays/dp/0997318732 // Ages 3-6: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Pictures-Bad-Jr-Protect/dp/0997318724/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0997318724&psc=1
- Bloom for Women: https://bloomforwomen.com
- Wisephone: techless.com
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Mary and Tori discuss how to navigate young adulthood as a Catholic woman. They open up about some of the struggles they have faced as well as provide some practical tips on how to navigate the challenges this season may bring.
Resources:
Catholic Instagram Accounts Mentioned:
- @michaelarachel - thrifter + talks about her catholic faith often
- @westcoastcatholic - lots of inspiring and uplifting thoughts for young catholic women
- @wholeheartedly_hannahmarie - writes her own litanies and shares many of them on her social media and they are beautiful - she also has a book
- @blessedisshe - this is a great resource for young catholic women, not only do they have a great blog and devotions, a beautiful shop of so many beautiful products, but they also have chapters in many cities where you can connect with other catholic women
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Mary and her husband Bobby share the story of meeting their daughter, Mary Bloom. They share details on the days leading up to delivery, as well as what the labor process was like, and how parenting has been since coming home with their new addition.
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Tori and Mary wrap up Season 2 of the podcast by sharing miracle stories and God moments! Each story they was submitted by their listeners on special God moments and miracles that have impacted their lives.
The girls will be taking a short break as Mary prepares to welcome her daughter into this world. Season 3 will launch in a few weeks!
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Mary and Tori dive into the topic of anxiety - specifically anxiety related to fertility, infertility, and pregnancy. The girls share their own experience on how they have dealt with anxiety throughout their fertility journeys and what they did to help alleviate some of the emotions and stress they were faced with. They also offer up some ideas on how you can help support someone you know who may be going through infertility, loss, or anxiety around pregnancy.
*If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, regardless of circumstances, we encourage you to contact your health care provider for guidance and resources.
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In this episode, Tori and Mary dive into the topic of saints. They explain what saints are, why the Catholic Church has saints, and why Catholics pray to them. The girls also share which saints they have a special relationship and devotion to, and provide a few incredible saint miracle stories.
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Tori + Mary are joined by their dear friend Natalie Bellairs for a girl's night chat. They discuss current favorite books and music, cultivating good friendships, dealing with loss and grief, establishing strong relationships with God during the waiting seasons of life, health and fitness and so much more. This is surely an episode that is good for the soul
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This week Mary and Tori discuss preparations for the Lenten season. They dive into the pillars of Lent, give advice and suggestions for how to improve your relationship with God during Lent, and share findings from other outlets to help you grow during this time.
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Today Tori is joined by Lauren Hokamp, owner of Light Bearer designs. Lauren shares how she started Light Bearer Designs, where she gets her inspiration to create each piece, and some of the inspiring stories of how her customers have been impacted by her work. Lauren is truly talented and her gifts shine through in all of her artwork. We hope you enjoy this episode and have the opportunity to check out her shop here.
*Lauren has graciously offered a special discount code for all of our listeners. If you'd like to purchase one of her pieces, use code SOP10 at checkout to recieve 10% off your order. This offer will be valid through the end of 2022.
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Today's episode is a bit different. The girls will lead you in a prayer exercise that you can reference whenever you need a little bit of guidance during your prayer time. This exercise covers gratitude, prayer requests and a short contemplative prayer time.
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In today's episode, Mary and Tori are joined by mother and entrepreneur, Ana Woods. The women discuss how to stay steadfast in your faith among societal pressures, how to bring faith into your home, God moments and miraculous stories through the Rosary, and how to juggle motherhood while running a business.
Items mentioned:
Santa Clara Design - Etsy shop (Religious artwork)
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Today Tori and Mary discuss the age old question, "Should I be watching this?!" They sit down to converse about today's music, movies, shows, apps, and books and how we are heavily influenced to consumer media that may not be serving our souls. The girls provide their thoughts and a few tips on weeding out some of the negative influences media can have on your life.
Items mentioned:
- The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers by the Ave Maria Press
- Redeeming Love by Francine RiversInstagram: @sacrificeofpraisepodcast
This week the girls sit down with Fr. Patrick Behm of St. John Paul II Parish to talk about some tricky questions the Catholic church often faces. They discuss questions submitted by listeners including why Catholics confess their sins to priests, do Catholics worship Mary, how to process the sexual abuse scandals, and so much more.
Find Fr. Behm's YouTube here!
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Hello, and welcome to Season 2 of the Sacrifice of Praise Podcast! The girls kick off this season by discussing the various ways they pray. Mary and Tori provide some ideas around different ways to pray including, worship music, having a conversation with God, attending mass, adoration, praying the rosary, and more. If you are looking for new ways to pray or change up your prayer life, this episode is for you!
Mentioned in this episode:
Worship music recommendations - Worship Now playlist on Spotify, Needtobreathe, Maverick City, Kari Jobe, Bethel, Hillsong, Kim Walker-Smith, Brandon Lake, Cody Carnes (Kari Jobe's husband).
Prayer exercises - Circle Maker, Blank Notebook, Lay It Down, Gratitude Lists
Devotionals - New Morning Mercies and Jesus Calling
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The girls are joined by Tim Jameson and Graeson Dall, men who are blessed with the Gifts of The Holy Spirit. This episode is full of pure richness. Topics include miraculous healings, what these gifts are and how they obtained them, saying "YES" to God, and thwarting off the enemy. You are in for a beautiful treat with this one.
Healing services are held with Tim + Graeson every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM at St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines, IA.
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Today the girls answer questions submitted by the podcast listeners! These include questions on dealing with past mistakes, when their faith lives became prominent, talking about God with your spouse without being too pushy, and more!
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In today's episode the girls sit down with Chris Magruder, one of the women behind the short film, The Veil Removed. They discuss the beauty and power of the Holy Eucharist, what The Veil removed is, and how to connect more deeply with Jesus at mass.
Resources Discussed:
- The Veil Removed Short Film
- The Veil Removed Books + Resources
- Eucharistic Miracles by Joan Carroll Cruz
- The Holy Mass by Catalina Rivas
- Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre
- The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn
- The Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn
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Join Tori and Mary as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of cell phones. The girls address how cell phones can become the biggest distractor in life and even lead to sinful behavior. They open up about their own struggle with cell phone addiction and offer up some tips and advice for things that have helped them when they need to cut down on screen time.
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In today's episode, the girls are joined by Lauren Delgado, a Certified Nurse Midwife. They discuss women's health, cycle tracking, natural family planning, and fertility. Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode and provides some tips and advice for women who would like to learn more about their bodies.
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The girls talk about all things comparison today, including comparing your timeline, being a young adult in this social media era, choosing God's plan over your own, discerning His will for your life, and how to handle the waiting season. Listen in to hear their thoughts and some advice on battling the comparison game.
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Two very special guests join the girls on this week's episode of the podcast, Tim Flattery and Bobby Ivey. The four of them talk about faith in marriages, how they met, how to pray for and with your spouse, getting through trials together, praying before sex and many other topics.
Mentioned:
- The Marriage Journal: https://www.beating50percent.com/products/themarriagejournal
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The girls share a few of their current favorite faith-based reads including:
- A Call To Mercy: Mother Teresa
- Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly
- Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly
- Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love by Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks
- Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday by Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering
- Word on Fire Bible: The Gospels - Bishop Robert Barron
- Story of A Soul: Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
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Tori and Mary each share the details of their specific journeys from infertility to pregnancy. The girls are touching on miscarriage, medical diagnosis, supernatural healing, and miraculous pregnancies. The girls share an in depth look at their struggles in the hopes that others can relate and connect through these stories.
Welcome to Sacrifice of Praise! In this first episode, Tori and Mary introduce themselves and share how they came to creating this podcast. They will discuss what sacrifice of praise means, why it speaks to them, and what you can expect throughout this podcast.
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