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Catholic Moms' Journey
by Catholicmomsjourney
Welcome to The Catholic Moms' Journey Podcast! Join Catholic moms Alexus Escobar and Alyssamay LaBanca for honest conversations about Catholic motherhood, faith, marriage, parenting, prayer, healing, and growing closer to Jesus. Whether you're a lifelong Catholic, a convert, or simply seeking encouragement, each episode offers practical wisdom, authentic stories, and biblical truth rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Discover God's grace in everyday life and embrace the beautiful, messy journey of motherhood with us.
Episodes
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My Camera Broke on a Pilgrimage… and God Taught Me to Let Go
On July 26, our families set out on a St. James Feast Day pilgrimage from South Bend to Notre Dame, carrying a special intention with us. I thought the day would be about walking, praying, seeing the relics, and bringing our intention to God. Instead, my camera broke. As a filmmaker, my instinct...
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Storms Will Come: Grief, Faith, and Being Prepared (Spiritually & Practically)
One month after losing my Grandpa Charlie in the Philippines, I’ve been thinking a lot about storms. Not just literal storms. The typhoon I experienced in the Philippines and the derecho that hit Northwest Indiana while I was away, but the emotional storms that can come into our lives completely...
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Stop Treating God Like 911: Building Consistent Prayer & Gratitude in Motherhood
Alyssamay LaBanca and Alexus Escobar discuss how moms often treat God like a “spiritual 911 operator,” praying intensely in crises but fading when life feels calm, which creates a reactive rather than relational faith and leaves them unprepared for future trials. They reflect on 1 Thessalonians...
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The Power of Receiving: Why Asking for Help Isn’t Failure
In episode 9 of the Catholic Moms' Journey podcast, Alyssamay LaBanca and Alexus Escobar discuss the paradox that giving can feel powerful while receiving feels like failure, arguing that in some seasons receiving help is necessary and strong. They share how trying to do everything alone in...
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Walking Through the Desert: Finding Faith, Building Catholic Rhythms, and Not Losing Your People | Episode 7
Walking Through the Desert: Finding Faith, Building Catholic Rhythms, and Not Losing Your People | Episode 7In episode seven of the Catholic Mom’s Journey podcast, hosts Alexus Escobar & Alyssamay LaBanca discuss the “in-between” season after deciding to follow Jesus—likened to a desert of trial,...
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Surrendering to God’s Will: Motherhood, Grief and Trusting Jesus Through Divine Mercy (St. Faustina)
Alexus Escobar and Alyssamay LaBanca introduce the Catholic Mom’s Journey Podcast and reflect on Jeremiah 29:11 while discussing surrendering personal plans to God amid motherhood’s chaos. Alexus shares how her need for control led to anxiety and panic attacks until her reversion to the faith...
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Exploring Faith and Addiction with St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Maximilian Kolbe: Patron Saint of Addiction, Marian Devotion, and Sacrificial LoveHosts Alyssamay and Alexus discuss St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe (1894–1941), a Polish Franciscan friar devoted to Mary and widely known as a patron saint of addiction, as well as prisoners, families, journalists,...
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St. Michael's Intercession: A Spiritual Armor for Motherhood
St. Michael the Archangel: Spiritual Armor for Catholic Moms | Catholic Moms Journey Podcast Alexus Escobar and Alyssamay LaBanca introduce the Catholic Moms' Journey Podcast and discuss St. Michael the Archangel, sharing what they’ve learned about his role as leader of the angels who cast Satan...
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Slow Down & Cherish Family Time: Finding God’s Will in the Messy Moments
Alexus Escobar and Alyssamay LaBanca introduce the Catholic Mom’s Journey Podcast and discuss slowing down to take in God’s will while cherishing family time amid busy seasons like sports, work, and family events. They share how protecting Sundays with Mass and restful family time helps, while...
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Handling Conflict as Catholic Moms: From Gossip & Reactivity to Peace, Prayer, and Reconciliation
Alyssamay LaBanca and Alexus Escobar introduce the Catholic Moms' Journey podcast and discuss how they handle conflict now versus before taking Catholic teaching seriously. Alyssamay shares her past involvement in gossip culture, becoming reactive and stressed, then describes learning to redirect...
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Veiling - A Way To Surrender and Pray
Veiling in the church in a practice that seems to be coming back even though it is not required. We share why we veil and the way we can connect with Mary and God. While color does not matter of the veil the original colors mean: light colors for young girls and unmarried. Dark colors for married...
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Our Catholic Revert and Convert Story
In this Episode we wanted to share a brief story about both of our (Alyssamay LaBanca and Alexus Escobar) Catholic journeys. How we fully came to surrender in saying YES to God. Every single one of us has a marvelous story and it is always a rewarding thing to remember that we are all on this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Catholic Moms' Journey Podcast! Join Catholic moms Alexus Escobar and Alyssamay LaBanca for honest conversations about Catholic motherhood, faith, marriage, parenting, prayer, healing, and growing closer to Jesus. Whether you're a lifelong Catholic, a convert, or simply seeking encouragement, each episode offers practical wisdom, authentic stories, and biblical truth rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Discover God's grace in everyday life and embrace the beautiful, messy journey of motherhood with us.
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Welcome to The Catholic Moms' Journey Podcast! Join Catholic moms Alexus Escobar and Alyssamay LaBanca for honest conversations about Catholic motherhood, faith, marriage, parenting, prayer, healing, and growing closer to Jesus. Whether you're a lifelong Catholic, a convert, or simply seeking...
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