Episode 218: Katie Gearns on her book Feast Faith Flourish (November 5, 2025)

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Katie Gearns on her book Feast Faith Flourish: Holistic Wellness in Light of Eternity. (November 5, 2025)Life is an endless succession of ebbs and flows, and as we journey through nature’s cycles, our human spirits yearn for the authentic integration of wellness and faith in our fast-paced world.Feast, Faith, and Flourish is bursting with practical and spiritual wisdom drawn from the traditions of the seasons, the rhythms of the liturgical year, and the authors’ deep understanding of creation, the human body, nutrition, movement, and how to live a more contemplative life while joyfully serving God. The reflections in this book were carefully selected from nearly four years’ worth of favorite entries in The Ember Journal, a beloved seasonal print magazine for women. In these exquisite pages, you will enjoy delicious recipes and be uplifted by beautiful full-color photos, original meditations on the great celebrations of the year, explorations on the mysteries of the Rosary, and inspiring quotes from the saints. You will discover:Ways to reduce stress, improve digestion, get quality sleep, and regulate blood sugarMethods for designing your own Potager garden for practical and spiritual purposesHow embracing God’s will in daily living leads to healing and redemptionIdeas for planning “dynamic celebrations” for great saints’ feasts and every seasonScrumptious and nutritious holiday dinners, desserts, and homemade drink syrupsTips on cultivating life-giving hobbies, decorating, and much moreGod desires that we tend to both our souls and our bodies to experience restoration through the many gifts He has placed within our grasp. Learning to integrate the two is not about arduously seeking balance but about peacefully discovering harmony. Feast, Faith, and Flourish was born out of Ember's simple mission: “To strive for truth. To be well. To follow Him.”Feast Faith Flourish: Holistic Wellness in Light of Eternity: Katie Gearns, Samantha Worthing, Elissa Voss, Ember Collective: 9798889115243: Amazon.com: Books