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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Reaching and Healing Young Women's Hearts

Mar 04 2025 31 mins

This week we get to sit down with Lisa Brenninkmyer, founder of Walking With Purpose, about her new course and book, Heart of Vines. Lisa shares her journey of creating resources for women and young girls to deepen their relationship with God. We discuss the inspiration behind the book, the collaborative creative process with family, and the hopes for young women to engage with the

Lent Without Overwhelm

Feb 25 2025 42 mins

Can you believe it’s almost Lent? This year, let’s approach Lent without feeling overwhelmed. In this week’s podcast, we discuss the importance of simplicity, small intentional sacrifices, and the power of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. I encourage you to trust God with your Lenten journey and to focus on personal growth and relationship with God during this sacred season.T

Saying Yes to God's Plan

Feb 18 2025 36 mins

Gracie Jagla joins us to share her journey as a Catholic children’s author and the inspiration behind her latest book, When Mary Says Yes. She discusses the importance of teaching children about Mary and the significance of saying yes to God’s call. Gracie also reflects on her personal relationship with Mary, the challenges of balancing motherhood with her writing career, and t

Catholic Lessons From Tolkien

Feb 11 2025 43 mins

First of all, as requested in the intro to this week’s show, give me your fiction reading recommendations! Leave them here in the comments or email me…thank you!Graham McAleer sits down with us this week to discuss his book Tolkien, Philosopher of War, and explore the philosophical underpinnings of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, particularly in relation to war, beauty, and the human e

How to Overcome Jealousy

Feb 04 2025 39 mins

Do you struggle with jealousy and comparison, especially in your relationships with other women? Today’s topic was inspired by a listener question from a few weeks ago: How can we overcome jealousy?We explore the nature of jealousy, its destructive effect on personal well-being and relationships, and share some practical advice on how to overcome it. Through understanding the roo

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