Welcome to the third of a 3-part series on the unique and yet also universal wounds that we experience as women.Today, we&apos;re talking about Babies. There are a lot of serious conversations to have around motherhood, fertility, and the things we assume are in competition with having babies.We discuss what babies and dreams do to each other - how they change and expand. We also go about debunking some of the lies and the false fears that surround these conversations by examining the human body and the power of understanding our fertility.  Follow Alex on Instagram and at her blog https://www.joymamablog.com/.If you missed our previous two episodes with Alex, go listen to our first episode on the universal Wound of Women and our second episode on the Wound of Dreams!Resources we mention:ManagingYourFertility.com The Anti-Mary Exposed by Dr. Carrie GressNaprotechnology.com https://popepaulvi.comMira Analyzerhttps://www.ncbcenter.org Book lists for more resources: https://www.joymamablog.com/new-blog/2019/5/11/pro-life-resources https://www.joymamablog.com/new-blog/2020/1/23/fertility-books Challenges for listeners from Alex:Learn about your natural cycle and fertility (read one of the books on Alex&apos;s list!)Learn about the pro-life healthcare options of Naprotechnology.Make a list of pro-life saints/women/mothers to aspire to that embrace life.Thanks to our sponsor, Katie Linendoll! Check out her new album, Jericho Battle Cry, on  Spotify | iTunes | Amazon and learn more about her at KatieLinendoll.com/music.HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

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108: The Wound of Babies, with Alexandria DeRose

Welcome to the second of a 3-part series on the unique and yet also universal wounds that we experience as women.Today, we&apos;re talking about Dreams. We define what dreams are, and we look at scripture to help us understand how our dreams are God-given, and they don&apos;t have to be selfish! We dive into the idea of dreaming with the Lord: this includes discernment in our dreams, learning how the devil attacks us particularly in our dreams, and what obstacles get in the way of our dreaming. We also consider at some of the lies we hear from the world about our dreams, and even lies we might hear within the Church about our dreams!Read the scriptures with us: Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 55:8, Ecclesiastes 3:1, John 10:10, Matthew 25:14.  Follow Alex on Instagram and at her blog https://www.joymamablog.com/.Tune in to our next episode on the unique wounds that women experience around Babies, and our previous episode on the universal Wound of Women.Challenges for listeners from Alex: Sit in silence with the LordGet to know yourself and your temperamentsHEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

107: The Wound of Dreams, with Alexandria DeRose

Welcome to the first of a 3-part series on the unique and yet also universal wounds that we experience as women.  We talk about where these wounds come from, going all the way back to the very first woman, Eve. We talk about our ability, as women, to be mothers, and the nuances of what that means theologically and also practically. We look at how and why our fertility and mentalities around fertility are the primary place that women experience attack. This ultimately means that our relationships suffer from these wounds: with God the Father, with members of the opposite sex, and also with fellow women. And although these wounds are universal, we see that these wounds show up differently for every woman.The only remedy is to give our wounds back to the Lord, at the foot of the cross and to ask the Lord for healing!Follow Alex on Instagram and at her blog https://www.joymamablog.com/. Challenge for the week: Where in your life do you see that you&apos;re not fully receptive? Why? Write this one out on paper! Tune in to our next two episodes on the unique wounds that women experience around Dreams and Babies.Thanks to Walking with Purpose for sponsoring this episode! Check out their programs, Fearless and Free, Be Still, and Praying From the Heart. Praying From the Heart is 20% off for the month of September, but you can get 15% off of Fearless and Free and Be Still through September 30th, 2021 with the code LUX15 at https://walkingwithpurpose.com/.HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

106: The Universal Wound of Women, with Alexandria DeRose

Welcome back to the podcast, Blake Brouillette! If you missed our previous conversation, check that out here!We talk about the services Christ in the City provides in the city of Denver. The purpose is twofold:  to form missionaries, and to serve the poor in the chronically homeless.  The hope is that this mission will expand beyond Denver into other communities in need!I share how "Blessing Bags", an idea Blake shared with me previously, has changed our family&apos;s life. We talk about what it means to see others not as strangers, but as someone who needs love. We also talk about the absolutely indispensable need for community as the basis of mission life (you can&apos;t serve strangers if you don&apos;t love the people you live with!) We also each share our experiences of thinking we could change the world, and being humbled by what we could learn from the poor. Blake shares some wisdom about finding your own Calcutta, and figuring out how to serve exactly where you are. If doing something about homelessness is on your heart, please donate to Christ in the City and help them serve and expand! Join Christ in the City on October 2nd for a Virtual Annual Celebration (check the website for details). Challenge from Blake: Look to your left. Look to your right. See who are the poor in your community, and find your own Calcutta! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

105: The Poor Need You, and You Need the Poor (with Blake Brouillette)

Today&apos;s guest is the amazing and inspiring Nicole Caruso! Nicole began a movement by encouraging women, including herself, to see ourselves as #worthyofwearing something beautiful, despite the things  we sometimes tell ourselves. You ARE #worthyofwearing!We talk about the culture of feeling unworthy, unknown, unloved. We dive into the question of identity, and how can moms work with their daughters to instill confidence and worth. Nicole also shares advice for women ready to begin embracing the idea that they are worthy!Nicole also shares some of the positive stories that have come from the movement of #worthyofwearing. Order a copy (and one for a friend!) of Nicole&apos;s book, Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses Our Feminine Genius at worthyofwearing.com! Follow Nicole on Instagram @nmcaruso and @worthyofwearing for encouragement in beauty, fashion, healthy living, and self-worth! Lord, help me see myself the way you see me.Challenge from Nicole: Write down one lie you believe, and ask God to show you three truths to trump that lie.Thanks to this week&apos;s sponsor, House of Joppa! Use code LEAH15 for 15% off some amazing Catholic home decor! HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

104: You are Worthy of Wearing (with Nicole Caruso)

In this episode, Leah is joined by Br. Stefan Ansinger OP and Br. Alexandre Frezzato, OP:  Dominican brothers from the Netherlands and Switzerland, who have begun the OP Chant Project, to provide and promote Gregorian chant according to the Dominican tradition.They tell the story of coming to learn and love what Leah&apos;s kids refer to as "God&apos;s music!"  (Gregorian chant), both before their vocation and in their Dominican community. They also share how and why they began a youtube channel devoted to sharing chant in the Dominican tradition, and what that is. Did you even know there was more than one kind of Gregorian chant?? The Brothers also discuss the uplifting daily effects of bringing Gregorian Chant into your life.Advice on getting started: Don&apos;t worry about understanding the meaning. Just enjoy the melodies. To listen to some of what the Fathers talk about, check out their youtube channel and their website.Challenge for listeners from the Fathers: Learn the Chant MediaVita (text below) The Antiphon “Media Vita” was formerly sung before the “Nunc Dimittis” at compline from the third Sunday of Lent until Passion Sunday. Nowadays it is sung as the Responsory on Saturdays, Sundays, feasts and Solemnities in Lent during Vespers or compline. Media vita in morte sumusQuem quaerimus adjutorem nisi te, Domine?Qui pro peccatis nostris juste irascerisSancte Deus, Sancte fortis,Sancte et misericors Salvator,Amaræ morti ne tradas nos.Versus: Ne projicias nos in tempore senectutis cum defecerit virtus nostra ne derelinquas nos Domine.Translation: In the midst of life we are in death; of whom may we seek help but you, O Lord, who for our offences are justly displeased? Yet, O God most holy, O holy and mighty, O holy and merciful Saviour, give us not over unto bitter death.Verse: Cast us not away in the time of our old age; forsake us not, O Lord, when our strength fails us.Yet, O God...HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

103: What Happens to You When You Listen to Chant? (with Br. Stefan, OP and Br. Alexandre, OP)

In this episode, Leah is joined by Fr. Donald Calloway, author of Consecration to St. Joseph.After seeing each other across conferences and on posters for years, Leah and Fr. Donald finally get to meet "for real" and their conversation is worth the wait!They discuss his history, what led him to devotion to St. Joseph, how St. Joseph helps to heal father wounds for both men and women, how St. Joseph bridges the gap for us between the fathers we know and the All-Good Father we can find hard to relate to,  how Fr. Donald turns to St. Joseph throughout the day, how much Jesus loves to grant requests to St. Joseph,  and more!Order a copy (and one to share!) of Fr. Donald&apos;s book Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father here.Challenge from Fr. Donald Calloway: Get the book to learn more about St. Joseph! But also, just pray an honest prayer for openness to St. Joseph&apos;s influence and protection in your life.HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

102: For St. Joseph's OTHER Feast Day... Fr. Donald Calloway!

In this episode, Leah talks with gifted storyteller Mary Lenaburg about her new forthcoming book, Be Bold in the Broken. In this her second book, Mary —the author of Be Brave in the Scared—explores her journey to self-acceptance as she struggled to make sense of who she is and what she had to offer. Leah and Mary discuss  Learn more about Mary at her website, www.marylenaburg.comFollow her on Instagram @marylenaburg or on Facebook at MaryLenaburgWriterOrder a copy (and maybe one to share!) of Mary&apos;s books:Be Bold in the BrokenBe Brave in the ScaredChallenge from Mary: Are you prepared to meet God today?HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

101: Be Bold in the Broken (with Mary Lenaburg)

What is this whole season for?Connecting our heart and life closer to Jesus Crucified.I know, I know, we all feel like we&apos;ve been in Lent for a year already. So how reframe our thoughts on Lent to actually renew us spiritually?I want to share with you some reflections from Fr. John Hardon, S.J. that I found to be profound, simple, and deeply effective in my own life for focusing on the Way of the Cross throughout Lent!Challenge from Leah: Read Fr. John Hardon&apos;s Practical Recommendations for a Fruitful Lent here and choose something small and practical. "Heart of Jesus, obedient unto death, have mercy on us."HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

100: Lent: Growing in Love of Jesus Crucified

This week, Leah chats with Lisa Canning - a mom truly living Babies and Dreams, and helping other moms to do the same! Lisa is an author, speaker, coach and mom of eight, and she helps overwhelmed moms be GREAT moms, while pursuing their dreams at the same time. Lisa believes a mom can have it all, but she needs to know the best way how…Lisa is hosting a free conference Feb 5-7, 2021! Grab a free ticket here and let Leah Darrow and other moms help you pursue your dreams.Learn more about Lisa&apos;s work at http://lisacanning.ca/ and her conference hereChallenge from Lisa: HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

99: How Do You Live Out Babies and Dreams? (with Lisa Canning)

Leah is joined by Gia Chacon, the founder of the nonprofit advocacy group For the Martyrs. For the Martyrs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to raise awareness about Christian Persecution, advocate for Religious Freedom, and provide aid to suffering Christians across the globe.Gia also organizes the March for the Martyrs, standing in solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world. Follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/marchforthemartyrs/ to find out about the 2021 East Coast March for the Martyrs.Learn more about Gia&apos;s work at ForTheMartyrs.com. Challenge from Gia: Take a stand. Don&apos;t be afraid to share the testimony of Christ with the culture, knowing that Christ is on your side and you come from a place of victory.HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

98: Martyrdom in the Church Today (with Gia Chacon)

Leah joined JonMarc and Teresa Grodi on their podcast, Elevate Ordinary, to discuss the greatest tv show of all time: The Office! We couldn&apos;t have been more excited for this conversation to happen.We talk about how our shared love of obscure Office references creates community, how the Office can teach us about loving the people in our lives and the variety of the communion of saints, and what it means to go through the painful process of thinking you&apos;re Jim or Pam, and coming to realize... you&apos;re more than likely... Michael.If you haven&apos;t thought about the powerful role comedy can play... buckle up. We have things to say.HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

97: The Office! (with Elevate Ordinary)

In this episode, Leah interviews iconographer Elizabeth Zelasko. They talk about the importance of religious art (no matter what style you&apos;re drawn to) and how exactly to pray with icons.Check out Elizabeth Zelasko&apos;s art at ElizabethZelasko.comChallenge from Elizabeth: 1 - Take an inventory of the images you&apos;re feeding yourself with. Be mindful of what you&apos;re looking at.2- If you don&apos;t have a prayer corner in your home, create one!Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beautiful! Make a suggestion here, or become a Patreon patron to get your suggestion to the top of the list!HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs. The course with Elizabeth Zelasko on iconography is Coming Soon to Lux!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

96: Writing Icons Part 2 (with Elizabeth Zelasko)

In this episode, Leah interviews iconographer Elizabeth Zelasko. Elizabeth shares her journey with art, conversion, and learning to walk away from the plans that she had for the (better!) plans God had for her. She also finally explains to us all WHY it&apos;s called "writing" an icon, not "painting" one!Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beautiful! Make a suggestion here, or become a Patreon patron to get your suggestion to the top of the list!HEY YOU! Yep. You. Are you Pam Beesly, Kelly Kapoor, or Jim Halpert? Could you possibly be Dwight?No idea what I&apos;m talking about? Then you need to check this out –> Join my team, Become a Patron, and join me in bringing and highlighting God&apos;s beauty in the world!Have you checked out the Lux app? The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

95: Writing Icons Part 1 (with Elizabeth Zelasko)

Time for a little refocus!Whose opinion matters in your life? Who are you letting have too much power?Tell us what you want to hear about on Do Something Beautiful! Make a suggestion here, or become a Patreon patron (Want to be a Pam Beesly? Or maybe a Dwight Schrute...) to get your suggestion to the top of the list!Come join us on the Lux app! The Church and the world need you to be a light and to become who you were meant to be, and we believe in your ability to do it! Come join the community, be joined in prayer with a priest chaplain, get Catholic content and formation, and become the leader the world needs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

Monday Motivation: Let Them Talk

People are good. You might not think that if you listen to traditional news, but that's a lie. Everyday heroes and saints live among us and my goal is to introduce them to you.We are inspired by the words of Mother Teresa, "Do something beautiful for God. Do it with your life. Do it every day. Do it in your own way. But do it!” Leah Darrow, former model and contestant on America's Next Top Model, draws on her experience in the beauty industry to expose the lies we are told about our worth being tied to our appearance and instead invites us to look again at the real meaning of beauty in service to mankind.

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