Never be overwhelmed by discerning religious life again! In this Q&A episode, follow this simple method to narrow down your search from the entire universe to the communities you're going to visit in person. Questions for journaling included in this episode: Do I see myself in a cloistered or an active community? Why? Is wearing a habit as part of religious life important to me? Why? Do I want to travel and serve in many places, or would I prefer to stay in one location? (I included this one because certain orders may station you around the world in several different convents!) What are my unique talents? (If you don’t know, think about what people often tell you you’re good at, or what people often ask you for help with.) What forms of prayer am I most attracted to- charismatic praise and worship? Rote prayers like the rosary? Lectio Divina? Who are the particular groups I feel called to serve? (The elderly, homeless, mothers in need, children?) Where do my gifts particularly shine? (teaching, nursing, cooking, writing, hospitality, etc?) What service experiences have I found most satisfying in the past, and why? When I envision myself in religious life, what do I picture myself doing? Are there any particular orders whose spirituality I’m attracted to- Dominican, Carmelite, Franciscan, etc. Questions for Zoom conversations: What do you love about your life? What does the schedule of a normal day look like? What do your community members do for fun and recreation? What’s the story of your founder? What do you most love about your charism? Resources The God's Adventure Awaits Summit: 40+ Talks on Vocation and Catalog of 56 Religious Communities and Mission Organizations (Get 50% off using code DISCERNMENT50) Vision Vocation Network Matching Quiz This episode is sponsored by Chews Life Rosaries. Get 10% off their Christmas in July sales happening NOW using code CAFFEINATED10 (please note, this code doesn't apply to 1-day sales, but will apply to everything else!)  

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Beat Discernment Overwhelm! Which Religious Communities Should I Visit?

“Listening with a capital L is the secret to life, the secret to love, because you can’t love what you don’t understand, and you can only understand if you listen.” What if it were your actual job to contemplate? To perceive deeply? That’s how Dony MacManus sees his calling as an artist. He spent three weeks just drawing Michaelangelo’s Pieta, and he shares how that experience healed and changed him. Living in our distracted world, I know it’s a struggle to concentrate enough to enter into authentic contemplation. Dony’s artistic perspective will help you counteract fast culture with slow gratitude, appreciation, and relationship. Perception is the “grammar” of contemplation How Dony vacillates between conceptual (“architectural”) and perceptual (“musical”) realities when he begins a work of art, and how it relates to Christian prayer life What "Forward in tradition" means, and how that creates great culture How to begin to contemplate using sacred art Why contemplation is like dating How to concentrate in a distracted world Resources Dony's website Dony MacManus Studios Worthy of Wearing by Nicole Caruso Theology of Home by Dr. Carrie Gress The Fundamental Secret of Happiness by Dominick Albano Come on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Jan 17-25, 2022. Come walk the sites of Christ's life on Earth and eat the world's best hummus! This episode is sponsored by Chews Life Rosaries. Click here to shop and use code CAFFEINATED10 for 10% off your order. Don't miss their Christmas in July sales happening now! (Please note, discount code does not apply to one-day sales in July.)

Perception & Contemplation feat. Dony MacManus

A little while back I got a message from Kathryn who’s struggling to surrender to God’s will for vocation, career, and living situation. She wrote, “Every time I surrender what I want to God I just get sad, like I’m giving up. How can I surrender my desires God when I don’t even think he cares, when I don’t think he wants to give me what I want?” My heart went out to Kathryn and I knew right away I wanted to devote an entire episode to her question. During my vocational discernment journey, I did many ugly cries in adoration struggling with exactly this same issue. In this first-of-its-kind Q&A episode, I’m sharing how to build your trust in God for true peace and an unstoppable faith. Leaning into this massive question is scary, hard, and uncomfortable. But I’m absolutely stoked for Kathryn and anyone in this particular struggle because it’s the threshold of an entirely new, authentic life. In this episode: 2 journaling prompts to diagnose the cause of a lack of trust in God Practical steps to take to see God’s faithfulness and providence in your life How to give God your “down payment of trust,” even if you’re nervous about it The moment that made me love surrender (I hated it at first!) Resources Visit StaceySumereau.com: Subscribe and instantly get “How to Make the Right Choice” packet (Surrender prayer on p. 3) While you’re there, click the Pilgrimage tab to check out Stacey’s 9-day Holy Land pilgrimage in 2022, and consider joining! Get a FREE premium 3-month trial to Hallow, the #1 Catholic mediation and prayer app by following this link: hallow.com/staceysumereau Surrender Novena by Fr. Dolindo Rubino  Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret to Peace and Happiness by Bl. Claude de Colombiere and Fr. Jean-Baptiste Saint-Jure https://www.amazon.com/Trustful-Surrender-Divine-Providence-Happiness/dp/0895552167 Thank you to today’s sponsor, Chews Life Rosaries! Massive Christmas in July sales are happening now. Use code CAFFEINATED10 for 10% off your order (Please note: code does not apply to one-day sales.) 

I Don't Trust God with My Future...What Now?

“The Holy Spirit is moving now- he doesn’t want to wait five years until you’ve got your life together.” It was my honor to share a beverage with the incredibly down-to-earth and inspiring gal pal Ali Hoffman. From discussing grieving your dreams to awkward parties and how to host them, Ali and I are your cheerleaders in living out today well, whatever God's calling you to right now. Show Notes Finding your personal charism How to get started prayer doodling, especially if you judge your own art abilities Praying in a time of desolation Letting go of perfectionism Grieving lost dreams well and accepting difficulties Your questions for Ali answered! Resources See Honora's homecoming here! Find Ali on social @theoodlesofdoodles Ali's website and shop Be Not Afraid Conference talks featuring Stacey, Ali and 40+ other Catholic speakers and musicians- FREE! Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philipe Join the Called and Caffeinated Patreon Community! Monthly video chats with Stacey and friends, and access to Stacey's faith and lifestyle podcast, Coffee Sips! Pledges start at just $5/month.  This episode is sponsored by Catholic Match. Don't miss the chance to win a FREE premium 6-month subscription when you click THIS link and set up a free profile (it only takes a few minutes!) Nothing else required- just sign up before May 30!

Hearing God Through Prayer Doodling feat. Ali Hoffman

Life is mushy. It’s exhausting living in the gray. That’s why tuning into our inner compass- conscience- and learning what the voice of the Holy Spirit sounds like, are vital in discerning everyday decisions. God doesn’t care what color shoes we choose. But many small decisions are important because they add up to the big moments. The more we’re attuned to the ‘quickening’ of the Holy Spirit, the better we can make each little decision (and the quicker we'll know!) The nerd in me loved learning Greek words associated with discernment from my guest in this episode, author Tim Ferrara. Discernment is both a gift and a muscle that you build and exercise, and today’s episode provides everything you need to form your discernment training plan. I recorded this episode back in November. At that point I was a week into an unplanned but necessary two-month social media hiatus. If you sometimes wonder why you keep scrolling, I think this one will be great for you.  Topics Discussed Diakrisis- the Greek origin and meanings of discernment How studying a dollar bill teaches us to identify counterfeit truth “Living your best life:” New age or authentically Christian? The Holy Spirit as ‘family lawyer’ Kronos vs. Kairos: How these Greek descriptions of 2 different kinds of time help us discern 3 questions to discern whether you’re called to be on social media Why the Israelites had to kill a sheep to leave Egypt, and what it means for us Learn to tune into how events, things and people affect your spirit Resources Everyday Discernment Book and podcast Find Tim on Social @discerningdadd St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises Come on pilgrimage with me to the Holy Land! January 2022. This episode is sponsored by Catholic Match. Don't miss the chance to win a FREE premium 6-month subscription when you click THIS link and set up a free profile (it only takes a few minutes!) Nothing else required- just sign up before May 30!

Everyday Discernment feat. Tim Ferrara

It's been the wildest ride of our lives. At publishing time we're on day 93 in the NICU. John and I took listener questions and I think this episode will speak to anyone going through a hard time. Topics Discussed How have John and I supported each other? How have we reconciled the human negative emotions with being a faithful Christian? How do we deal with the vulnerability of the situation around strangers and sharing this experience? Will this experience prevent us from having more kids? How can people support parents of babies in the NICU? How has the experience been for Raffy and Zelie? Where have we seen God? Resources Come on pilgrimage with us! Jan 2022 we are taking flight to the Holy Land and we'd love to have you along for the adventure! Stacey's blog on our family's journey Fr. James Brent's video- Offer It Up Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence This episode is sponsored by Catholic Match. To start your Catholic love story with a FREE profile click here!

79 Days in the NICU and Counting feat. John, Stacey and Honora Sumereau

“People will listen to whoever steps in front of the mic. Why aren’t we proclaiming the Gospel? There’s people who are hungry and thirsty, who want to be spoken words of truth. It takes boldness, courage, and a certain humility to step in front of the crowd and share what’s on your heart.” This episode is several seemingly opposite things- half my super vulnerable struggles with my premature daughter's NICU journey (which is 2 1/2 months long and counting!) and half Fr. Mark Goring's wonderful YouTube ministry.  Topics Discussed The charism and community life of Fr. Mark’s order, the Companions of the Cross Stacey’s struggle with her daughter’s NICU journey Why do bad things happen to innocent people? Iron sharpens iron: Why your vocation should not be comfortable Why do bad things have to happen to us? Building a bonfire to enkindle each other: The importance of community Having confidence in God through difficulties How do you trust God after you’ve been hurt? How to discern whether or not to speak up about particular issues Mark’s method for making a YouTube video every day Resources Come on Pilgrimage with Stacey to the Holy Land, January 2021! Fr. Mark’s YouTube channel The Companions of the Cross Blessed Carlo Acutis’s website on Eucharistic miracles A Call to a Deeper Love by Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin Book- Eucharistic Miracles of the World This episode is sponsored by Catholic Match. To start your FREE profile click here! Join the Called and Caffeinated Patreon Community! Monthly video chats with Stacey and friends, and access to Stacey's faith and lifestyle podcast, Coffee Sips! Pledges start at just $5/month. 

Trusting through Difficult Times and YouTube Ministry feat. Fr. Mark Goring

“We have nothing to prove and everything to share.” Anyone else feel simultaneously like the weird Catholic in their artist’s circle, and also the weird artist in their Catholic circle? I firmly believe people of faith are called to creativity. One of my most commonly asked questions is, “How did you keep your faith during your Broadway career?” I knew immediately I wanted to record an episode on this with the Mitchell sisters. Melissa and Madison are NYC actor friends who not only survived, but thrived in their faith while performing in Les Miserables and Cats on Broadway. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to perform on Broadway, feel called to a creative life, or want to crush an unhealthy competitive mindset, this one’s for you! Please be a friend and share with anyone who needs to hear this episode. Topics Discussed Melissa’s story of surrendering her career/passion for theater before she found success on Broadway How to keep motherhood and creativity compatible Why creative women shouldn’t be afraid of motherhood Letting go of the need to prove yourself Replacing competition with teamwork How to grow and nurture your faith in a secular city/profession Handling conversations/comments you don’t want to partake in Resources Join the God's Adventure Awaits Holy Land Pilgrimage, Jan 17-25 2022! Be Not Afraid Conference: “Take Courage” by Melissa and Stephen Davies Catholic NYC- great resources for Young Adult Catholics in NYC! Catholic Artist Connection NYC Follow Stacey @staceysumereau, Melissa @treelilymusic, and Madison @madison.mitchell This episode is sponsored by the Hallow prayer app. For a FREE 30-day trial of the premium subscription and to support this show, click HERE! You're invited to join the Called and Caffeinated Patreon Community! Starting at just $5/mo you get access to cool perks like monthly video chats with Stacey and community members around the country, as well as Stacey's Faith and Lifestyle show Coffee Sips. Thanks for supporting the show!

Keeping Faith on Broadway feat. Melissa Davies ("Les Miserables") and Madison Mitchell ("Cats")

“You might have talents that are weird, like maybe you could work in the Yankee Candle lab to find what scents best induce Christmas cheer. And if you have the best nose, then I say get after it! Get after the candles!” When I was a kid, I got sculpey clay one Christmas. Sculpting became one of my fun little childhood hobbies. In high school, my mom found a book at the library on making clay caricatures of people. For a 10th grade school project, I made a doll of my teacher and left it on his desk. Mr. Westhoff was so excited he carried it around the school interrupting other teacher's classes to show them his "mini me!" Years later, my weird hobby turned into a nice side business sculpting keepsake replicas of my castmates on the Beauty and the Beast National tour in costume.  When my little sculpting hobby turned into a business, many of my friends and family weren't surprised at all. The standard reaction was, "Oh yeah, I can totally see you doing that." I wondered, what took me so long to see it? So often in my life, it seems everyone else can see me better than I see myself. God wants us to use all our odd, specific, unique talents. Sometimes learning to recognize them and giving them air is the hardest part. It's easy to write off those individual talents because they don't fit into a neat little box. My guest today, Fr. Gregory Pine (of Godsplaining and Pints with Aquinas fame,) will help instill confidence into following your unique path. Fr. Gregory is one of the smartest, funniest people I've ever met, and he brings incredible wisdom from a contemplative soul. Topics Discussed The art of savoring life through the senses: Good food, company, alcohol, etc. Discernment is living in what is real Gregory’s vocational discernment story Finding God’s will through your desires How to stop “analysis paralysis” Your vocation is “testimony” and what that means God breaking you down, and how it’s actually necessary Do you get all virtues when you acquire one? How to know which virtues you’re called to manifest specifically Resources Gregory’s Godsplaining podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @Godsplaining Come on the God’s Adventure Awaits Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Jan 2022!  This epsiode is sponsored by Catholic Match, the largest dating platform specifically for Catholics. It's how I met my husband! In a world where it's becoming harder to find fellow Catholics, I recommend all my single friends give it a try! Clicking this link will allow you to create a FREE profile AND support my show. Join the Called and Caffeinated Patreon Community! Starting at just $5/month, get access to cool perks like my secondary podcast Coffee Sips and monthly video chats with our awesome community. Your support allows me to continue creating unique content for your spiritual journey!

What You Love is What You're Made For feat. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

This year I’ve been shadowbanned for being pro-life. I've received dozens of the nastiest comments attempting to shame and insult me for being a conservative and a Catholic. It got me thinking of my visit to Rome a few years ago when I visited the Church of Santo Stephano Rotondo. 34 gory, stomach-turning murals line the walls depicting the most unpleasant torture and death of early Christians. After getting over my initial “ouch ouch ouch” reaction, I began to notice that the martyr’s faces looked serene and even joyful. I'll never forget deeply realizing that, if pain and even death can’t overpower Christ and his followers, literally nothing can. As censorship on social media ramps up and mainstream media outlets persistently ignore or twist truth, I think of the Apostles. One moment they cowered in the Upper Room; the next they boldly preached to the whole world. God’s opinion of them and his Kingdom were all that mattered. Maybe it won't mean literal martyrdom, but like them, I believe we’re being called to extraordinary heroism in 2021. I firmly believe that God is waiting to strengthen us in supernatural ways to meet the demands of these dark times, if we ask him to. New Year’s Resolutions…most years I could take ‘em or leave ‘em. But in these unusual times I believe it’s essential to survey the battleground, size up what we’re facing, and form an action plan. In my first ever solo podcast I’m sharing 5 goals that’ve been percolating in my mind and heart to prepare for 2021. Topics Discussed Setting your expectations: the battle has begun Identifying the people, places and things that nourish and strengthen you Forming an actionable plan Which virtues to specifically pray for Identifying your unique call Resources Come on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with me! (and see the gorgeous new promo video HERE) Murals in the Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo in Rome 8 Questions to Determine Whether God or Satan is Speaking This episode is sponsored by the Hallow App, my favorite way to pray. It's an authentically Catholic version of other meditation apps. Get a free 30-day trial of the premium version by clicking here! Join the Called and Caffeinated Patreon Community- starting at a $5 pledge per month, get access to my faith and lifestyle podcast Coffee Sips as well as monthly video chats with the other community members and me! Your support of my continual provision of unique content is much appreciated!

Winning the Spiritual Battle in 2021: 5 Goals for Christians

ANNOUNCING THE JAN 2022 GOD'S ADVENTURE AWAITS PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND! Join me and fellow pilgrims to walk in the places where Jesus walked, discern your God-given mission and purpose, and experience the food and culture of Israel. Celebrate mass afloat on the Sea of Galilee and see Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Mt. Tabor, the Mount of the Beatitudes, and much more!  “God doesn’t just give you one call…he insists on changing your life and your heart.” As a native of the little town of Bethlehem, growing up just a five-minute walk from where Jesus was born, Khaled Jacoub was imbued with a sense of mission from his earliest days. He's the founder of Nativity Pilgrimage, the company I'm proud to partner with for the God's Adventure Awaits Pilgrimage in 2022. Jacoub hosts more than 200 groups from the USA to visit his beloved native Holy Land. Since I began this podcast it's been on my heart to do an episode on pilgrimages. They're not just a vacation; they're a time-honored tradition recommended by the Church since the Middle Ages as a way to discern your personal mission and purpose. I'm delighted to speak with Jacoub about what it was like growing up in the Holy Land, and how to make an effective pilgrimage. WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE Topics Discussed What is a pilgrimage and how it’s different from a vacation How people in Bethlehem feel their mission is to make everyone feel at home The FOOD in Israel (very important to pregnant Stacey lol) Why Christians are leaving the Holy Land in droves, and the role Nativity Pilgrimage is playing to help keep them there How to approach a pilgrimage to get the most spiritual benefit The best sites in the Holy Land to visit (there are many!) 

O Little Town of Bethlehem: Home of Every Christian feat. Khaled Jacoub

I was super nervous before my wedding night about sex. I didn’t know how to go about finding the right NFP method, and approaching married people with personal questions was embarrassing. The whole deal felt kinda… gross. John and I were promised a “honeymoon every month” in our marriage prep class, but living the reality was extremely hard. We felt disillusioned and bitter. Anyone else out there? This is THE exact convo I wish I’d heard in those times. I loved chatting with Bridget Busacker, the founder of Managing Your Fertility, in this share-all, no topics barred, totally honest episode. She details the three different types of NFP and how to know which one will work best for you. We don’t sugar-coat it: NFP is hard requires sacrifice. The conversation needs way more nuance than can fit in an Instagram post or pre-Cana retreat talk. But we also don’t skimp on sharing the depth of love, communication, joy, and intimacy that’s made possible. I have a favor to ask: Can you please pass this on to a single friend who’d benefit from it? And would you mind taking 1 min to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? Thank you!! Topics Discussed The three different types of NFP How to know which method is best for you Choosing an NFP instructor Can you switch methods? Getting past the weirdness of cervical mucus, cycles, sex, etc. Ditching the “honeymoon every month” lie for an authentic, nuanced inside scoop on using NFP Prioritizing and choosing your spouse on a daily basis Achieving simultaneous orgasm- yup, we go there! Resources Managing Your Fertility, Bridget's website Holy Sex! Book Humanae Vitae by Pope St. John Paul the Great Own Your Belovedness by Sarah Kroger This episode is sponsored by Stacey Sumereau’s shop. FREE shipping on every single USA order! Buy beautiful handmade earrings, hand-designed apparel and prints, durable vinyl stickers, and digital access to inspirational talks by clicking here. This episode is also sponsored by the Hallow Prayer app. Try a 30-day FREE trial of the premium version by clicking here! Find out why it’s the #1 Catholic prayer app in the USA.

Sex Life and Finding the Right NFP Method feat. Bridget Busacker

One million children experience their parents’ divorce each year. Two-thirds of them who were regularly attending a Church or synagogue at the time report that no one reached out to them at that time. Parents’ divorce increases their children’s chance of divorce by 40%. And barely any Catholic dioceses have an outreach for it. My friend Sarah Hart travels to speak at healing retreats and blogs with the ministry Life-Giving Wounds, one of the few Catholic ministry outreaches to adult children of divorced parents. As a graduate of the JPII Institute for Marriage and Family, and herself a child of divorced parents, Sarah has helped many people give voice to their pain and find healing. If you or someone you love has lived through the trauma of parental divorce, this discussion is for you. WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE Topics Discussed Why divorce is a “primal wound,” and the healing power of discovering your deeper God-given identity Healing boundaries and learning to form new intimate relationships How wounds can become life-giving resources and help heal others in turn Forgiveness that sticks: going beyond the initial retreat weekend to live forgiveness Resources Life-Giving Wounds website: Blog, book lists, upcoming events (including online Holiday Support Group talks on November 19 and December 17) Pontifical Institute of John Paul II for Studies on Marriage and Family  Upcoming Diocese of Arlington Healing Retreat  Books: Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce by Elizabeth Marquardt Primal Loss: The Now Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller The Children of Divorce, The Loss of Family as a Loss of Being by Andrew Root Torn Asunder: The Myth of the Good Divorce, and the Recovery of Origins by Margaret McCarthy Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Cloud and Townsend Sarah Hart’s email: sarah.dan.hart@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Hallow Prayer App. It’s the #1-rated Catholic app in the USA, and it’s free to download. Click here to download a FREE 30-day trial of the premium version including over 500 guided meditations for sleep, peace, discernment, and much more. (There’s always a free version too.) I use Hallow daily and I invite you to give it a try! This episode is also sponsored by my shop! New stickers, prints and handmade clay earrings have just been released in addition to beautiful apparel. Enjoy FREE shipping on all US orders, plus save 25% on 5-item collections. Please consider purchasing a hug from God and supporting my ministry this Christmas!

Healing from Parents' Divorce feat. Sarah Hart

WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE  I admit; I envied other girls in high school terribly. (Hello, insecurity!) Unless I could have that girl’s hair, or that other girl’s confidence or whatever other quality I saw that I wanted, I wasn’t good enough. Ladies, been there? It didn’t occur to my immature teenage brain that I wasn’t supposed to be like anyone else. That there was something unique I had to do in the world. That appreciating other women’s qualities and building them up was much, much better than comparing myself to them. I had so much learning to do about how to be a woman. I never knew that my Catholic Faith had so much truth to offer about womanhood. If you’re like me, you’ve heard the term “feminine genius” for years but never found out exactly what that means. I knew Liv Harrison, founder of the Genius Women’s Conference, would be the perfect person to talk about this beautiful concept coined by Pope St. John Paul II. Liv showed me the feminine genius in action back in March when I desperately needed help coordinating the massive Be Not Afraid Conference in just five days. She stepped in to volunteer and cheerlead me. So when I thought of who I’d like to have on the show to talk about the feminine genius, I knew there’d be no one better than Liv! She’s hilarious and wise- enjoy and be inspired! (p.s. Gentlemen, I think you'll get a lot out of this episode too! Topics Discussed What is the feminine genius? How can women be both strong and classically feminine? What women bring to the world How the feminine genius meshes (and where it doesn’t mesh) with feminism Replacing competition and comparison with community Universal and specific aspects of the feminine genius Resources Strength Finders Book Find Liv online: https://www.thelivharrison.com/ Social @thelivharrison Find Liv's Talk to Me Podcast everywhere you find fine podcasts! This episode is sponsored by Hallow Prayer App. For a 30-day free trial of the premium version of the app click here! Join the Called and Caffeinated Patreon Community starting at just $5/month! Not only is your support meaningful for the continued provision of this unique, meaningful content, but you'll also get access to monthly video chats with me and the community members, as well as my bi-monthly secondary podcast Coffee Sips. Click here to learn more!

Find Your Feminine Genius feat. Liv Harrison

“If the bullets are going away from you, you’re going the wrong way!”  WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE I'm fascinated by the life of Sr. Dede Byrne, today's guest. I first encountered her speaking at the Republican National Convention where she literally held up her rosary and called it her 'weapon of love.' Sr. Dede served as a Colonel in the Army for years before entering the community of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. As a physician, she's given medical care to both Mother Teresa and members of the Taliban, and she served in the immediate aftermath of the Sep 11th attacks. Not only that, but she helps women who regret their decision to abort reverse the abortion pill and serves poor immigrants with free healthcare. Enjoy this rich discussion. (Plus, I'll be sharing how quoting her got me Insta-banned...apparently being pro-life is hate speech...) Sr. Dede says, “the ultimate call is to be all for Jesus," and in these tumultuous days you'll love the inspiration she offers. Topics Discussed Speaking truth in love: How Sr. Dede lovingly encourages her patients to change sinful habits and accompanies them to change Aftermath and reactions to her speech at the Republican National Convention Spiritual warfare: What the devil wants The war on speech: Stacey’s Instagram ban for quoting Sr. Dede in a pro-life post What people on all sides of the abortion debate can learn from Sr. Dede’s work helping women who regret taking an abortion pill Resources Sr. Dede’s order- Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Abortion Pill Reversal website (for women who regret taking their abortion pill and want to reverse it within 72 hours)  Dr. Delgado’s life-affirming research- the Steno Institute Join the Called and Caffeinated Patreon Community starting at just $5/month! Not only is your support meaningful for the continued provision of this unique, meaningful content, but you'll also get access to monthly video chats with me and the community members, as well as my bi-monthly secondary podcast Coffee Sips. Click here to learn more!

Spiritual Warfare feat. Sr. Dede Byrne

How do we interpret and understand what God is calling us to, both in our vocation and in other life choices? Join Stacey Sumereau on coffee dates with Catholic friends for insight and inspiring guidance. From touring with Broadway hit shows to discerning religious life on Lifetime's reality TV show "The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns," Stacey hasn't stopped searching for God's will! Original music by JF Church.

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