Episode 67: Maternity Housing, the good, the bad, and the beautiful – An Interview with Faith Cintron

Episode 67: Maternity Housing, the good, the bad, and the beautiful – An Interview with Faith Cintron

Today we are honored to talk with Faith Cintron about her work in maternity housing. Faith has worked in maternity homes for 12 years and currently runs two homes in the Chicago area. We talked with Faith about how she started in maternity housing, how she supports the moms physically, emotionally, and spiritually, challenges, victories, …

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Episode 66: A Catholic and Protestant Discuss Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal…Incorruptible Bodies?!

Episode 66: A Catholic and Protestant Discuss Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal…Incorruptible Bodies?!

Today we talk about the story behind the Miraculous Medal as well as incorruptible Saints. (Incorruptibility is the preservation of the body from normal decay after death.)   More on Jacque’s pilgrimage to Lourdes: https://youtu.be/B_SgBN6vLN4?si=dS4YvkL4VIbJ4A30 Sources: Incorrupt bodies, saints and incorruptibility? Here’s what you need to know | Catholic News Agency Too Good to Rot? …

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Episode 65: Pro-Life Advocacy – An Interview with Sami Parker

Episode 65: Pro-Life Advocacy – An Interview with Sami Parker

Today we are joined with Sami Parker, a Social Media Advocate at Live Action. Live Action is a pro-life organization dedicated to education on issues of abortion, family, and human rights. We talked with Sami about her work with Live Action, how she joined the pro-life movement, and online advocacy work. Although this is a …

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Episode 64: Healing After a Breakup – post 4 months

Episode 64: Healing After a Breakup – post 4 months

4 months after a major breakup…what are Jacque’s reflections, processing, and practical steps? If you’ve been through a breakup, whether it’s in the past or if you’re currently in the thick of it, we grieve with you. No matter the circumstances of your breakup, it will get better even if it feels impossible now. These …

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Episode 63: Megan’s Birth Story

Episode 63: Megan’s Birth Story

Today we talk about Megan’s birth experience a year ago, how labor went, her unexpected c-section and her reflections as she has processed it.    //   Megan’s blog post: https://meganbloedel.medium.com/cecelias-birth-7c928ebe10a0   //   Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.com Join our email list: https://mailchi.mp/4b9d22d4f1a9/join-our-email-list Support …

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Episode 62: I went to Lourdes! // Marian Apparitions & Miraculous Healings

Episode 62: I went to Lourdes! // Marian Apparitions & Miraculous Healings

Tune in to hear about Jacque’s experience visiting Lourdes, the site of a Marian apparition, and our discussion on how apparitions and miracles are authenticated.  “Between February 11th and July 16th 1858, Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old peasant girl, experienced 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the nearby Massabielle grotto. During the 9th vision, an …

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Episode 60: A Catholic and a Protestant talk about praying to Saints

Episode 60: A Catholic and a Protestant talk about praying to Saints

Is it biblical to pray to saints or to Mary? Does it benefit or hinder our spiritual life? Listen in as we discuss the Catholic (Jacque) and Protestant (Megan) perspectives on asking saints for intercession.  Speaking of intercession, Jacque is going on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop …

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Episode 59: Toxic mom culture, harmful dating advice…oh my!

Episode 59: Toxic mom culture, harmful dating advice…oh my!

In this week’s episode, Jacque and Megan discuss the dangers of “social media advice,” especially when it pertains to motherhood and dating. Should we be taking advice from social media influencers? When does it become harmful? How can we protect ourselves from unhelpful and even harmful advice online? Tune in and let us know what …

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Episode 58: Leaving the Wrong Relationship and Stepping Out in Faith – An Interview with Maria Gari

Episode 58: Leaving the Wrong Relationship and Stepping Out in Faith – An Interview with Maria Gari

How do you find the courage to leave a relationship you know is wrong and step out in faith that God has something better planned? We are so grateful to talk to Maria Gari (@runningmyselftogether) about her experience ending a long-term relationship. A few questions we ask Maria:  How did you find the courage to …

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