Catholic Women Now
by Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder
In an easy going conversational style, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder speak to what is on the hearts and minds of women as if sharing coffee with friends in a coffee shop. We cover all things in light of the Catholic faith: femininity, faith, family, marriage, dirty diapers, teenagers, empty nesting. Grab your cuppa coffee and join us!
Episodes
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Healing After Divorce: Finding Hope in the Catholic Church with Anne Moore - 10/29/2026
Nobody walks down the aisle expecting divorce. When it happens, the grief, shame, and isolation can be overwhelming. Anne Moore was widowed and her husband, Bill, went through a divorce and annulment before they met. Together they now facilitate Surviving Divorce, a Catholic divorce recovery...
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Five Habits for Catholic Caregivers: Honoring Mom and Dad with Natasha Goodwin - 10/22/2026
Are you caring for an aging mom or dad while also juggling work, marriage, kids, and parish life? You’re not alone, and you are worthy of care too. Natasha Goodwin co-founded Catholic Caregiver with her mother in 2020 after watching her mom and her mom’s friends care for their aging parents....
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Your Cycle, Your Fiat: Hormone Health & Catholic Faith with Jamie Rathjen - 10/08/2026
What if understanding your hormones could bring you closer to God? Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome Jamie Rathjen, fertility care practitioner, certified Creighton Model instructor, and founder of the Fiat Institute, for a faith-filled conversation on women's health, fertility awareness…
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The Catholic Sobriety Coach on Shame, Neuroscience & Healing with Christie Walker – 09/24/2026
A testimony that starts in high school Christie Walker opens up about believing "the lie as old as time" — that she needed alcohol to belong. What began at teenage parties escalated through her early twenties until a roommate and a boss told her plainly that she was going to lose her job and her...
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Prayer, Work, Play and Rest: A Practical Guide to Temperance with Chris Magruder - 09/17/2026
What temperance actually is Julie Nelson opens by admitting her first mental image of temperance was a fire-and-brimstone preacher dumping cigarettes and liquor into the river. Chris Magruder says that's exactly the misunderstanding worth correcting. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC…
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Love Plays Offense: Lion Strength and Holiness with Fr. Luke Doyle - 09/10/2026
Meeting God in the Everyday Fr. Luke Doyle joins Catholic Women Now to talk about his first book, Priest in the Wild: Stories of Meeting God in the Everyday, published by Ascension. Fr. Luke explains that he didn't write the book to tell readers how to be holy, but to invite them into the…
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20 Practical Ways to Love Your Husband (and Renew Your Marriage) – 09/02/2026
Julie and Chris spend the full show unpacking Kim Schadt's list of more than 20 practical ways to love your husband and renew your marriage, encouraging listeners to pick just one or two habits a week rather than trying to do everything at once. Prayer and Spiritual Life The hosts start with the...
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From Grief to New Life: Faith, Love, and Coming Home to the Church with Katlyn Godwin - 08/27/2026
A Story Continued Katlyn first joined the show in February to share how she lost her husband, Riley, in a car accident at just 28 years old, leaving her to raise their 8-month-old daughter, Chloe, alone. Today's episode picks up from there — her remarriage, the birth of her son, and how it all…
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The Power of Prayer: Julie Nelson & Chris Magruder Share Their Favorite Novenas – 08/20/2026
On this unplugged episode of Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder set aside their usual guest format for a coffee-chat-style conversation about the prayers and novenas that have carried them through hard seasons, and the miracles they've witnessed along the way. The Rosary...
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Behind "A Great Day": Miracles, Mercy & the Making of a Catholic Film with Alex Zuko – 08/13/2026
Actor Alex Zuko pulls up a chair at the coffee table to share how a five-month trip to India turned into a full Catholic reversion, and how that journey eventually led him to play a grieving priest in the award-winning short film "A Great Day." Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder talk with Alex about...
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God's Relentless Pursuit: Jeannine Peters on Reunion, Redemption & Radical Trust – 08/06/2026
Meet Jeannine Peters Jeannine Peters is a certified spiritual director with an MA in Religion and Religious Education from Providence College and an MA in Theology from The Catholic University of America. She is certified in Theology of the Body through the Theology of the Body Institute, trained...
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Seeking the Truth: From Judaism to the Catholic Church with Cindy Burdett - 07/30/2026
In this inspiring conversation, Cindy discusses: Growing up in a traditional Jewish family The challenges of exploring Christianity How God revealed Jesus as the promised Messiah Baptism in the Holy Spirit and entering the Catholic Church Family struggles, reconciliation, and God's providence Her...
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Forging Authentic Men with Sam Halligan - 07/23/2026
Meet Sam Halligan Sam Halligan is the city director of Forge in Des Moines, Iowa. A Des Moines native (Saint Pius X and Dowling Catholic) who spent a decade serving with the young-adult mission Damascus, Sam and his wife, Whitney, recently moved back home with their kids. He shares the John 2:5...
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Millions of Monicas: How One Prayer Changed Everything with Jane White - 07/16/2026
This week on Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder open with a reflection on the Encounter Conference, a Catholic ministry event in Brighton, Michigan focused on healing, prophetic prayer, and encountering the Holy Spirit. Both hosts share personal healing testimonies from the...
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Breaking Free from Yoga: A Catholic's Journey with Author Linda Carl – 07/09/2026
After nearly two decades as a certified yoga instructor — including as an Ashtanga teacher — Linda Carl had a conversion moment that changed everything. When she opened Scripture to 1 Corinthians 10, the call was clear: leave yoga entirely. What followed was years of untangling herself from a...
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A Mother's Prayers Never Wasted: Tim Francis on Faith, Addiction, and Coming Home – 07/02/2026
A Cradle Catholic's Long Road Home Tim Francis grew up in New Carlisle, Ohio, in a faithful Catholic household — but by the time he reached college at Ohio State, the faith took a back seat to partying and eventually substance abuse. His journey into addiction in his early twenties set him on a...
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Every Child Deserves a Mom and Dad: Josh Wood of Them Before Us – 06/11/2026
Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, a nonprofit giving children a voice in cultural and legislative conversations that too often prioritize adult desires over kids' needs. What is Them Before Us? Founded in response to the 2012–2015 cultural...
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Hope in the Depths of Suffering: The Story of Michelle Duppong with Stephanie Parks – 06/04/2026
Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder sit down with Stephanie Parks — Director of Campus Ministry at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines and co-author of Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering (written with Patti Armstrong) — to tell the story of a modern woman whose life and death…
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Types & Shadows: Discovering Christ Hidden in the Old Testament with Barbara Heil - 05/28/2026
How does the Old Testament point directly to Jesus Christ? This week on Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome renowned Catholic speaker and teacher Barbara Heil for a fascinating discussion on “types and shadows” in Sacred Scripture. Barbara explains how the people, symbols,...
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Dressing with Purpose: Mary Harper on Liturgical Style, Beauty & the Saints - 05/21/2026
How can getting dressed become an act of prayer? This week on Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome Mary D. Harper, theologian, speaker, and author of The Liturgical Style Guide. Mary shares how fashion, beauty, color, textiles, and even accessories can reflect the…
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Praise & Worship: Renewing the Heart Through Praise - 05/14/2026
Why praise is deeply Catholic The Mass as a “sacrifice of praise” Catechism 2649 and the meaning of praise prayer How praise renews the mind and calms anxiety Scripture reflections on praise, including Acts 16 Personal testimonies of God working through praise Simple ways to begin praising God...
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Sister Wilhelmina, Incorruptibility & the Beauty of Spiritual Motherhood - Sister Martina - 05/07/2026
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Sacred Listening: Hearing with the Heart of Christ - 04/30/2026
What does it mean to truly listen—not just hear, but encounter another person with the heart of Christ? In this episode of Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris McGruder explore the powerful concept of sacred listening. Drawing from spiritual direction, Scripture, and everyday life,...
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Reclaiming Beauty & Identity with Chantel Howard - 04/23/2026
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder sit down with Chantel Howard to explore the beauty, dignity, and formation of young women through her initiative, the Catholic Finishing School. Inspired by a desire to restore authentic femininity in a culture often...
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The Hidden Costs of IVF & The Promise of Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Deborah Colloton - 04/16/2026
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Chris Magruder and guest co-host Leslie Teeling welcome back Deborah Colloton for a deeper discussion on infertility, IVF, and the growing movement toward restorative reproductive medicine. Building on last week’s conversation, Deborah explains how…
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Bonus Segment with Debra Colloton - 04/16/2026
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Restorative Reproductive Medicine vs IVF with Deborah Colloton - 04/09/2026
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Chris Magruder and substitute co-host Leslie Teeling sit down with Deborah Colloton to tackle a sensitive but important topic: infertility and reproductive technologies. Deborah shares her personal journey through infertility and how it led her to discover...
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Denise Jelinek - 04/02/2026
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Dr. Ray Guarendi - 03/26/2026
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Scott Prickett (Encore) - 03/19/2026
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Aaron Gunsaulus - 03/05/2026
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Sterling Jaquith - 02/26/2026
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Katlyn Godwin - 02/17/2026
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Made Good: Overcoming the Lies Women Believe About Their Bodies with Florencia Moynihan - 02/12/2026
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder are joined by Catholic nutritionist, women’s health advocate, and author Florencia Moynihan, whose new book Made Good: Overcoming the Lies That Keep Women at War with Their Bodies was released January 20. Florencia shares her...
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Emily Jaminet and the Sacred Heart part 2 - 02/05/2026
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Emily Jaminet and the Sacred Heart - 01/29/2026
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Maria Campbell - Miscarriage Ministry - 01/22/2026
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Zach Schneider - Seniors Helping Seniors - 01/14/2026
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Amy Harryman - 01/08/2026
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The 12 Days of Christmas - 12/18/2025
On this episode of Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris McGruder dive into the beautiful and often-misunderstood tradition of the Twelve Days of Christmas—the joyful season that begins on Christmas Day and continues through the Feast of the Epiphany. The hosts reflect on faith lived out in...
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The 12 Ways of St. Anthony - 12/11/2025
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Mary Beth Collen - 12/04/2025
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ENCORE - The Third Option - 11/27/2025
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Illustrating Children's books at Ascension Press with Candace Camling - 11/18/2025
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Fr. Lawrence Carney - 11/13/2025
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Understanding the Sacraments with Fr. Chris Alar - 11/03/2025
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BONUS SEGMENT - Understanding the Sacraments with Fr. Chris Alar - 11/03/2025
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The Saints Among Us with Jon Leonetti: Padre Pio, St. Francis, and the Call to Holiness - 10/30/2025
Guest: Jon Leonetti — Catholic speaker, author, and host of Your Catholic Life. Topic: Discovering holiness through the lives of St. Padre Pio and St. Francis of Assisi. Themes: Faith in action, simplicity of life, and the modern relevance of the saints. Takeaway: We are all called to holiness —...
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August Farruggia - 10/23/2025
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St. Jean Vianney with Fr. James Downey - 10/16/2025
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In an easy going conversational style, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder speak to what is on the hearts and minds of women as if sharing coffee with friends in a coffee shop. We cover all things in light of the Catholic faith: femininity, faith, family, marriage, dirty diapers, teenagers, empty nesting. Grab your cuppa coffee and join us!
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