Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

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Danielle shares advice, encouragement, and connection for Catholic women in all walks of life. daniellebean.substack.com

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Living Like It Matters

Jan 28 2025 33 mins

I was thrilled to have the chance to sit down with with Anna Moreland and Tom Smith, authors of The Young Adult Playbook: Living Like It Matters. They discuss the challenges young adults face today, particularly in relationships, work, and leisure. They give paretns hope as they emphasize the importance of guiding students navigating a complex world influenced by technology and soc

6 Ways to Avoid Drama (or handle it gracefully)

Jan 21 2025 36 mins

Do you have drama in your life? How did I know? ;-)I’m here to help, sharing six effective strategies to avoid or gracefully handle drama. We emphasize the importance of self-awareness, clear communication, guarding our words, setting boundaries, seeking help, and trusting in God's peace through prayer. Each strategy is rooted in a Catholic perspective, encouraging listeners to r

How to Pray Everyday

Jan 14 2025 39 mins

Go further with the podcast. Join us at Girlfriends After Hours: daniellebean.substack.comWhat can we offer to God? Today Father James Kubicki joins us to discuss his book, A Year of Daily Offerings, which encourages us to dedicate our lives to God one day at a time. He shares the inspiration behind the book, the significance of daily offerings, and how they can be integrated into

Faith-Focused Resolutions: A Catholic Guide to the New Year

Jan 07 2025 41 mins

Get the full Girlfriends experience when you subscribe today at daniellebean.substack.comThis week, we are looking at a Catholic take on New Year resolutions, emphasizing personal growth through virtue, the liturgical year, and balancing body, mind, and soul. We share practical suggestions for resolutions that align with our faith, including sacramental living, working on our marri

5 Spiritual Goals for the New Year

Dec 31 2024 35 mins

Happy New Year! This week I’m still on break, spending the holidays with my family (and I hope you are too!), so I am re-sharing this episode from 2020, back before we knew the world was about to shut down. :)I’m suggesting 5 spiritual goals you might consider setting for the new year. Whether you are a “resolution” person or not, I hope these ideas inspire you to think abo

7 Ways to Find Peace at Christmas

Dec 24 2024 35 mins

I’m taking a couple of weeks off to spend the holidays with my family, and so this is a throwback episode of Girlfriends from a few years back. But guess what? The message still applies and I needed to listen to this one as much as anyone! I hope you enjoy it.Wishing you and your family a blessed and holy Christmas season!ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, we

Last Minute Faith-filled Advent Ideas for Kids

Dec 17 2024 26 mins

Are you in a Christmas frenzy yet? I’m here to help. This week I’m sharing last-minute Advent ideas for kids, emphasizing the importance of creating meaningful experiences during the Advent season. We discuss ways to involve children in giving, incorporate prayer, use light as a symbol, prepare treats, and engage with books to deepen children’s understanding of the season's s

Encountering Emmanuel

Dec 10 2024 37 mins

This week, Heather Khym joins us to discuss her new Advent journal, Encountering Emmanuel, and the importance of personal encounters with God during the Advent season. She shares insights on how to hear God's voice even in the midst of a very noisy life, the significance of creating quiet spaces, and the necessity of community and connection.Heather also reflects on her journey wit

Discover the Joy of Advent

Dec 03 2024 55 mins

What a thrill to get to sit down with Tsh Oxenreider from The Commonplace and talk all about growing families, changing seasons, and the joy of celebrating Advent! This was a special conversation because Tsh is also sharing it on her podcast, A Drink With a Friend.We discuss changing traditions, how ot slow down in a culture of “busy,” and ways to insert more quiet and beauty i

5 Ways to Find Peace in Advent

Nov 26 2024 45 mins

This week’s special episode was recorded live at Girlfriends After Hours (daniellebean.substack.com). These live events happen once a month and are usually for paid subscribers only, but going into Advent, we decided to open up this session for everyone. So…welcome!In this episode, we discuss 5 ways you can find peace in Advent, including:1) Screen your influences2) Read Script