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Oct. 10, 2024

063. Exploring Hallowtide through Fiction with Leslea Wahl

Hey Moms, we know it’s difficult to find good Catholic based teen fiction for our middle grade and older teens. That’s why we’re so excited about our conversation with Leslea Wahl , an award-winning author renowned for her Ca...

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Oct. 3, 2024

62. Behind the Scenes of Love in the Eternal City with Rebecca Martin

Welcome back to another episode of "Of Sound Mind and Spirit." Today, we dive into an enchanting tale that will whisk you away to the timeless city of Rome with our special guest, Rebecca Martin. Rebecca, a talented author an...

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June 13, 2024

056. Escape into Summer Reading: Mystery, History, and Spiritual Insp…

Summer is here, and we’re diving into our favorite summer reads on this week's episode of "Of Sound Mind and Spirit"! Join us, hosts Lisa Jones and Shelly Kelly, as we dive into our favorite reads, from thrilling mysteries to...

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Feb. 1, 2024

037. "...As Heaven Intended" with Amanda Lauer

Who says you can't know and grow in your faith while reading Young Adult Fiction? It might be just as heaven intended! In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of Young Adult (YA) historical fiction with the wonderfull...

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Jan. 4, 2024

033. Books and Words and Saints - Oh My!

Happy New Year! In this episode we tackle popular New Year Social Media trends such as updating our Goodreads Challenge, choosing a Word of the Year, and Inviting a Saint of the Year to walk with us. And what would …

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Nov. 9, 2023

025. Enhance Your Prayer Life: Insights and Tips from Barb Szyszkiewi…

Are you looking for ways to enhance your prayer life? In this episode, Barb Szyszkiewicz, author of "The Handy Little Guide to Prayer" shares insights on the power and importance of prayer in our daily lives, and how we can …

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Oct. 26, 2023

023. Our Friends the Saints with Maria Morera Johnson

Why do we call the saints our friends? In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of saints with our special guest, Maria Morera Johnson. Together we explore the idea of finding saints in our everyday lives and how …

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July 27, 2023

010. Why Should You Join a Book Group?

On this episode, we’re talking about Book Groups. Why join a book club? What benefits does it bring? And Lisa shares steps you can take to start your own book group!

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June 8, 2023

003. Tips to Grow in Spiritual Reading

In this episode, Lisa and Shelly talk about spiritual reading - exploring how books help us grow in knowledge and draw closer to our faith. Snippet from the Show " [Spiritual reading] gives me the opportunity for Him to revea...

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