#58 - Rich & Mary Tate - Angel Eyes

Rich and Mary Tate both grew up Catholic, but neither expected the path that would eventually bring them together.Rich grew up in a large Italian Catholic family and spent years on autopilot—go to school, work hard, get married—until his first marriage came to an end and gave him the awakening he needed. Mary was raised in a deeply devout Catholic family before finding the New Church and the Bryn Athyn community, where she finally felt like she'd found home.We talk about growing up Catholic and discovering a different kind of spiritual home, a first marriage that had to fail before this one could work, praying together every morning and reading Scripture side by side, creating a home marked by peace, and why, looking back, both of them believe their winding paths were exactly what they needed.Welcome to episode 58.P.S. Ivyland refers to Ivyland New Church.Check Out:"Pray about everything, worry about nothing."The Dole Notes: Bible Study Notes (6-Volume Set) by Anita S. Dole The Essential Swedenborg: Basic Religious Teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg by Sig SynnestvedtElevate the ExperienceHelp bring better audio, video, and filmed episodes to life: Venmo. I tithe 10% of all contributions—half to the All Secure Foundation (supporting soldiers’ transition home) and half to the Academy of the New Church High School.Stay ConnectedContact: https://ethanclewin.com/A Note from MeI’m inspired by the stories people carry, the power of honest feedback, and the magic that happens when creative minds connect. If you’re a brand interested in partnering, let’s talk: LinkedIn.Thanks for being part of this journey—PEACE!