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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 41 MIN

She Found God Through Wool (Here’s What It Reveals About Your Purpose)

from The Catholic Woman Podcast · host Marie Hanson

She found God through wool… and it wasn’t just a “cool story.”It changed how she sees purpose, work, and what God can do with your life when you finally offer Him what you have.In this episode, Marie sits down with Holly Guertin, a contemporary fiber artist, Catholic convert, and mom of four, to talk about the unexpected way working with wool and the symbolism of the Good Shepherd led her into the Catholic Church.If you’ve ever felt like your gifts don’t matter… or your work feels ordinary… this episode is for you.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Scripture uses sheep & shepherd imagery so often (and why it matters)How wool became the doorway that led Holly to CatholicismWhat it means to offer God “the work of your hands”Why handmade beauty + imperfection reflect something deeply spiritualHow Holly balances motherhood, teaching, and creative workWhy your “small” gifts might actually be the thing God uses mostConnect with Holly:Website + all links: https://hollyguertin.comEmail: [email protected] Catholic Woman:Website: https://catholicwoman.coSubstack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwomanYouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcastFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DPVJzbp9b/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast/Email: [email protected] HUGE thank you to our sponsors...Mangio Arts - Handcrafted Catholic artwork designed to nourish the soul. Use code WOMANPODCAST15 for 15% off the entire shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MangioArtsStoreBRDY Candles: Non-toxic candles tied to Sacred Scripture. Use code CWP10 for 10% off your whole order. https://brdycandles.com/Sacred Heart Mental Wellness - Empowering your mental wellness with easy to implement tools, strategies, and techniques. Use code CWP15 for 15% off the whole shop. http://sacredheartmentalwellness.com/A BONUS OFFER FROM SACRED HEART MENTAL WELLNESS - Are you a parish, diocesan, conference or campus event organizer looking for a dynamic Catholic speaker? Here’s a bonus just for you. Mention this podcast when booking Catherine DiNuzzo for an event and receive $250 off the speaking fee - a thank-you for your leadership and for saying “yes” to the call to ministry. Let’s bring faith, clarity, and inspiration to your next event.If this episode encouraged you, share it with one Catholic woman who needs the reminder that God uses your work.SEO Keywords:Catholic convert story, fiber artist, Catholic creativity, faith and work, Good Shepherd Catholic, sheep symbolism Bible, wool symbolism Christianity, Catholic art, textile art, motherhood and work, Catholic women podcast, God uses your gifts, purpose Catholic woman

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