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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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Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
51 min
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We discuss the following saints and their virtues:
- Faith exemplified by St. Bassa
- Courage exemplified by St. Perpetua
- Forgiveness and mercy exemplified by St. Gladys
- Perseverance exemplified by St. Theneva
- Detachment exemplified by St. Frances of Rome
- Generosity exemplified by Bl. Marianna Biernacka
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Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
27 min
Well, well, well. My husband John actually asked to come up with the ideas for this episode and I was like 'YES thank you honey.' I always feared as a single person that my husband and I would fall out of love and out of like, and 5 years in, I'm happy to report we're more into each other than when we got married!
We're sharing today our top tips for maintaining a healthy marriage:
- The importance of surrendering everything in marriage to God
- How to make your suffering fruitful
- What to do when your spouse sins or irritates you
- How to keep spiritually healthy
- The importance of making love as often as possible
- And more!
Mentioned in this episode: Get the life-changing Prayer of Surrender FREE when you subscribe at StaceySumereau.com. It's inside a packet called "How to Make the Right Choice."
Dec 31, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
14 min
Faith helps us get through challenges, yes, but when we have extended trials that press on us we can sometimes falter and lose heart. If we can’t hear God speak or feel his comfort, It can leave us questioning “why has God abandoned me? Where was he when I needed him? Does he really love me if he’s letting me go through this?”
I experienced all those things in the trauma and trial an emergency C-section where my daughter almost died, followed by her 126 days in the NICU. It was the scariest, most painful, most uncomfortable time of my life. I’ve shared a lot on it and I’ll link a summary of her journey and homecoming. In this video, I want to share my deeply personal internal journey which I haven’t yet shared. I also want give it a framework or a loose process to give you or anyone who needs to heal their relationship with God, in hopes that maybe it’ll give you a way forward.
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Nov 9, 2021
Nov 9, 2021
18 min
So things are opening up again (Yay!) And suddenly you're back to juggling a busy schedule and your prayer life is slipping. You're not alone.
In this episode I'm answering a question from Julie who's feeling frustrated by her lack of ability to maintain the 4-times-daily structure to her prayer life she had in quarantine. I'll be discussing:
- The #1 obstacle in your spiritual life (it's NOT faltering in your prayer life!)
- How to get back into a prayer routine once you've fallen off the horse
- Why quality over quantity is important
- Identifying your best style of prayer
- Overcoming perfectionism
- Finding creative ways to pray when you don't have much time
- 7 practical strategies to ensure consistency in prayer
Resources
- Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement by Fr. Timothy Gallagher
- Get Stacey's prayer of surrender free when you subscribe (in "How to Make the Right Choice" packet) by clicking here
Enjoy and thank you so much for listening!
Oct 7, 2021
Oct 7, 2021
49 min
Show Notes
Day after day, as I tearfully left my baby and away from the NICU, I would cry out to God, “how much longer?” It’s hard to believe that Nora was only in the hospital 126 days. It felt like 126 years. Why do the deserts of our lives feel so long, and what do you do when your faith begins to waver? Are you supposed to just get through it, or can you learn something when you're deprived of legitimate needs?
Sonja Corbitt’s new book, Just Rest, came to me at the perfect time as I struggled to process my hell ride of 2021. It parallels the deserts of our lives with the Israelites’ 40 years of wandering in the desert before entering the Promised Land. Just as they, we must learn the lessons of our deserts in order to take possession of our promised rest.
If you’ve struggled to see the point in your suffering (I have,) this episode is for you. Sonja and I discuss the tremendous hope and healing waiting in the desert if only we can open our eyes and our hearts and let God stand in the void.
Topics Discussed
- How the desert is a seemingly contradictory “fertile emptiness” and “fruitful wasteland”
- Seeing the “dew” to refresh and sustain us
- Two methods to identify how God is working on you
- Disciplining your thoughts and habits
- Seeing past the immediate deprivations and identifying the deeper issues that God wants to heal in your desert
Resources
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
20 min
I got a note from Kim asking how to keep trusting God in her season of very extended singlehood. I sympathize 1000% with the struggle but I also FIRMLY believe no one has to stay in a place of sadness, loneliness, and scarcity.
Topics Discussed
- My 3 hopes for anyone struggling with singlehood
- 3 strategies for achieving and living those hopes
Resources
- Emily Stimpson Chapmans episode on the Called and Caffeinated Podcast on extended singlehood
- Fr. Mike Schmitz's episode on the Called and Caffeinated Podcast on the 3 levels of our callings
- 2-Step plan for entrusting God with your future (and how to be okay with doing that)
- Have a question? Click here and drop me a line to have it answered!
Aug 26, 2021
Aug 26, 2021
52 min
You know when a woman walks by who looks absolutely fabulous and confident? Is that woman you, or do you wish you could feel more comfortable in your own skin? Until recently, I was the latter. Between years of self-image issues, changing shape constantly from three pregnancies in five years, and hanging on to hand-me-downs I don't like because I feel guilty giving away free stuff, I've rarely felt fabulous in my clothing.
Enter Nicole Caruso, former writer for Verily Magazine and author of Worthy of Wearing. Nicole's worthiness movement is taking the Catholic Instagram corner by storm, pioneering an outside-in approach to recognizing your self-worth. Dressing well isn't vain, and showing your personal style is an opportunity for evangelization.
I've been on my own personal style journey this year, and I could not be more excited to share how it's a major part of my healing experience! If you feel you have nothing to wear despite a closet full of clothes, or like you're overdue for a style upgrade, this one's for you.
Topics
- What is the Worthy of Wearing movement?
- Reclaiming style from the fashion industry
- What is personal style, and how do you begin to develop yours?
- Editing your closet
- Shopping strategies to get a great closet that fits your budget
- The modern, integrated Catholic woman, and how to be one
- What to do if you often feel like “I can’t wear that”
Resources
- Follow along with Stacey’s style journey on IG: @staceysumereau
- Buy Worthy of Wearing
- Nicole’s website with TONS of resources
- Worthy of Wearing on Pinterest: @worthyofwearing
- Nicole on Pinterest: @nmcaruso
- Audrey Coyne’s YouTube channel
Aug 26, 2021
Aug 26, 2021
52 min
You know when a woman walks by who looks absolutely fabulous and confident? Is that woman you, or do you wish you could feel more comfortable in your own skin? Until recently, I was the latter. Between years of self-image issues, changing shape constantly from three pregnancies in five years, and hanging on to hand-me-downs I don't like because I feel guilty giving away free stuff, I've rarely felt fabulous in my clothing.
Enter Nicole Caruso, former writer for Verily Magazine and author of Worthy of Wearing. Nicole's worthiness movement is taking the Catholic Instagram corner by storm, pioneering an outside-in approach to recognizing your self-worth. Dressing well isn't vain, and showing your personal style is an opportunity for evangelization.
I've been on my own personal style journey this year, and I could not be more excited to share how it's a major part of my healing experience! If you feel you have nothing to wear despite a closet full of clothes, or like you're overdue for a style upgrade, this one's for you.
Topics
- What is the Worthy of Wearing movement?
- Reclaiming style from the fashion industry
- What is personal style, and how do you begin to develop yours?
- Editing your closet
- Shopping strategies to get a great closet that fits your budget
- The modern, integrated Catholic woman, and how to be one
- What to do if you often feel like “I can’t wear that”
Resources
- Follow along with Stacey’s style journey on IG: @staceysumereau
- Buy Worthy of Wearing
- Nicole’s website with TONS of resources
- Worthy of Wearing on Pinterest: @worthyofwearing
- Nicole on Pinterest: @nmcaruso
- Audrey Coyne’s YouTube channel
Aug 12, 2021
Aug 12, 2021
1hr 56 min
The Nakanes couldn't believe it when they discovered a personality typing system that maps not only to reality, but also to scripture! It's not just a fun Facebook quiz; this system is a powerful key to understanding the Triune God, the personality you were given, other people, motivations, and free will. Brennen and Audra Nakane have been researching, developing, and writing about Nakane CAPS for over a decade. This is one of the longest C&C episodes, but it's the audio equivalent of a page-turner. Enjoy!
Topics Discussed
- The 7 motivants and how body language expresses them
- How the motivants map to scripture and to God
- Using the motivants to deepen your prayer life
- Increasing relationships and communication using Nakane CAPS
Resources
- Find Brennen and Audra’s Nakane CAPS System
- Many free trainings and resources on the Nakane's YouTube channel
- Subscribe to Stacey's website here and receive your FREE discernment tool called "How to Make the Right Choice" when you click here!
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