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Karol's Coffee House

by Maura Larkin and Silver Sarah

Maura Larkin and Silver Sarah host Karol's Coffee House. This is for Single Catholics in their late 20s through their thirties to find community as we navigate life and discuss the joys, trials and everything that comes with being single at this stage of life.

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Episodes

  1. Strictly Platonic

    Welcome back to the coffee house! We're excited to bring back our good friend Nick to talk about platonic friendships. Can men and women really be only good friends? How important are platonic friendships anyway? And how can we maintain these friendships without making things awkward? We talk…

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  2. Karol’s Book Club

    Welcome to Karol's....Book Club?! This week Maura and Sarah share some of their favorite books they've read! Catholicism, mystery, classics, romance, it's a wide variety. If you're looking for something new to read, check out some of our faves, and please send us your favorites too! Sarah's: The...

  3. A cup of unmet needs

    Maura and Sarah are back in the coffee house after a holiday hiatus! This episode talks all about finding balance in life and how we try (and sometimes fail) to successfully meet our needs from day to day. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and join us for a chat! Espresso Shot: "It is a…

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  4. Advent-ures

    An Advent episode all about this holy and joyful season, and what Maura and Sarah are doing to prepare for the celebration of Christ's birth! Espresso Shot: "Open wide your door to the one who comes. Open your soul, throw open the depths of your heart to see the riches of simplicity, the…

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  5. When you need to throw a Hail Mary

    This week, Maura and Sarah sit down to talk about a particular novena and devotion to Mary, Undoer of Knots. Maura has experience with this novena before and has some background information about it, and Sarah is praying through the novena for the first time, hear all about their experiences at…

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  6. Rise and Grind

    Our friend Peter is back in the Coffee House! Together with Maura and Barista Joe, they all sit down to talk about their jobs and the different ways they have answered the Lord's calling through their work. Espresso Shot: Prayer to St Joseph for Workers: "St. Joseph, by the work of your hands and...

  7. Rooted in Sacrifice

    Our friend Tim stops by the coffee house this week to give us some great insight and advice on dating and discerning marriage. We sent him some questions asked by a few of our male listeners, and he did a great job answering them with clarity, wisdom, and good humor! Tim is a husband and father…

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  8. BONUS Episode: A Coffee House Meetup!

    In this special bonus episode of Karol's Coffee House, Sarah and Maura are together in real life for the first time! Barista Joe and Nick join in as well as they all talk about meeting each other for the first time. Tune in to hear about complicated late-night McDonald's orders, what pre-coffee...

  9. Satan is a big fat liar

    A sleep-deprived Maura and an over-caffeinated Sarah get together in the Coffee House this week to talk about surprises, birthdays, and how excited they are to be meeting in person for the first time! They also talk about sin and the wounds we carry from them, how to move forward from past sin…

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  10. Silver Linings

    Maura and Sarah bring a little positivity into the Coffee House this week as they discuss gratitude, even when times are difficult. Maura drops a BOYFRIEND REVEAL (and it's someone we know!) and updates us on her new job! If you need a little lightheartedness in your life, come sit with us!...

  11. Jumping in with both feet and eyes shut: Marc‘s Story Pt 2

    Continuing Marc's story from last week, he talks about entering the seminary, obstacles he encountered along the way, and how he continued his discernment during his time in seminary. It's a great end to his story, and a beautiful beginning to his vocation :) Please pray for Deacon Marc as he...

  12. The Turbulent 20‘s: Marc‘s Story

    He's been ordained a transitional deacon since this recording, but our good friend Marc hangs out with us in the coffee house this week! Marc is a seminarian in Canada and a delightful human being who loves pizza, coffee, photography, and Jesus. He has an incredible story about how the Lord has...

  13. Life is too short to eat bad food

    Welcome to Karol's.....Kitchen! Maura and Sarah joke all the time about having a cooking podcast, so this week's episode is dedicated to one of their favorite hobbies: Cooking! They share some tips on how to prepare food for a busy work week, some ideas for meals to pack for lunch, as well as a…

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  14. I don't want to drag anyone to Heaven

    We have a special listener topic request this week! Our friend John came to us with a quote that he found, and was kind enough to stop by the Coffee House to join us in our discussion! Tune in to find out the unique way Maura is fasting, Sarah's opinion on salmon patties, a little Roman Circus...

  15. I love being cordial

    Our good friend Perry joins us in the Coffee House this week for some great conversation! Perry has previously worked as a diocesan advocate for those seeking annulments for their marriage, and she enlightens us on the process and what the Church teaches about it. We also talk a little about...

  16. What day is it?

    Do you feel like things in your life are a little low? Maybe you aren't feeling like your best self? You've found yourself in a bit of a slump and not sure how to get out of it? If so, come on over to the Coffee House and sit with us, because SAME BOAT. This week Maura and Sarah talk about those...

  17. All in for Jesus: Erin's Story

    Maura and Sarah have a chat with their good friend Erin, who is an absolute delight! Erin is in the process of discerning her vocation with the Dominicans, and she shares her incredible discernment story: When she first felt the call to religious life, how she discerned her vocation over time…

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  18. The Time of My Life

    This week in the Coffee House, Sarah and Maura share some of their struggles in finding balance in managing their time. Barista Joe gives us some insight on gifts for men, Maura shares all the fun she had at her birthday party, and we find out how much of a morning person Sarah is NOT. Espresso...

  19. Professionally Speaking

    Maura and Sarah are reunited this week in the coffee house! They sit down to discuss brownies, Dads, having purpose in life, and mostly: jobs. Knowing when to move forward, how to trust in the Lord when it's time, trying to challenge yourself in your work, and other various tips and ideas are all...

  20. All In The Family

    Sarah is out this week, so Maura invites her in-real-life friend Joe to come hang out at the coffee house! Behind the coffee house scenes, Joe is the one who offers Maura a quiet space for recording the podcast and kindly refills her tea as needed. He's a great barista and friend, and in this...

  21. Those Beautiful Moments

    Our good friend Jenna stops by the coffee house this week to talk with us about being satisfied and finding beauty in life, even if it's not what we expected. Life is beautiful, and we only get one! Learn how to live every day fully in this uplifting episode! Espresso Shot: “And of what should we...

  22. On Wine Clubs and Road Rage

    Maura is out this week, so Sarah invites her good friend and fellow coffee and wine enthusiast Tyler to hang out in the coffee house! Find out how Tyler and Sarah know each other, why Sarah is afraid to hang a Rosary in her car, and the small ways Tyler shares the joy and love of Christ to people...

  23. Trust Fall....emphasis on "fall"

    We've all experienced moments when God has called us to trust in Him, but sometimes it's easier said than done! Maura and Sarah talk this week about times where they've had to put their trust in the Lord, and how they encounter obstacles that come up. Espresso Shot: "Those whose hearts are…

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  24. Growing Pains

    We love to see the loved ones in our lives getting married and starting families! But what happens when you start to feel left behind? Maura and Sarah share a couple of their experiences and how they handle life's growing pains. We'd love to hear from you! Find us on Twitter at @karol_podcast or...

  25. Drama-Free Discourse

    Maura and Sarah's good friend Peter stops in this week to share his words of wisdom and experience in navigating those tricky conversations with people who hold different beliefs and opinions. And learn what exactly this Game of Favorites thing is all about from the creator and host himself! We...

  26. You brought a HAIR DRYER instead of clothes?!

    Oh, the places you could go! Maura and Sarah sit down and discuss one of their favorite things to do: Travel! They share stories, travel tips, and their favorite places they've visited, and you can join them without having to book a flight or pack a bag! Enjoy this lighthearted episode and maybe...

  27. Cultivating a strong spiritual life....and coffee

    Our friend Kevin stops by the coffee house this week to talk with us about spiritual life: how to establish one, how to maintain and progress it over time, and how to overcome obstacles that may come up along the way. This episode is full of wisdom wherever you might find yourself on your…

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  28. I'm not marinating, I'm just dunking

    This week our friend Jake is back to talk with us about the struggles we face when dealing with disappointment in life. Join us for a lot of laughter, a few tears, and sharing how we handle the curve balls life throws at us. We'd love to hear from you! Share your topic ideas, give us some…

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  29. Called to Conversion

    This week, Maura's IRL friend Jenna sits down with us to share her story of the many times she has experienced conversion on her spiritual journey. Check out Jenna's Instagram page, The Advent Scripts, for daily inspiration for the soul! If you'd like to reach out to us about topics or ideas…

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  30. Just a couple of Mama's girls

    This week Maura and Sarah sit down to discuss the highs and lows of spiritual life, ways they implement prayer into their day, and saints they like to ask for help along the way. And to everyone's shock: Sarah is NOT drinking coffee. Book referenced by Sarah: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers…

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  31. Nick-O's Modern Life

    This week Maura and Sarah sit down with their good friend Nick to discuss all things Nickelodeon, single life, the joys and (mostly) struggles of dating, growth and healing from long term relationships, and more! If you want more great takes from Nick, you can find him on Twitter at...

  32. I brought you dinner so I could hold your baby

    How do we live a life with purpose while in a single vocation? Maura and Sarah have a few ideas! Check out this week's episode for inspiration such as learning new skills, building a solid spiritual life, traveling, and helping others. Book references: Witness to Hope by George Weigel ~ "You will...

  33. We're not OCD about dirty dishes....

    Mental health is more important than ever these days, so this week Maura and Sarah have a lighthearted conversation about the importance of leisure time and share how they like to relax with some of their favorite hobbies. We'd love to hear from you! If you like what you hear or have ideas about...

  34. No Man is an Island

    This week Maura and Sarah discuss the importance of having community in the Church and life in general. Special appearances by essential oils, tea, extrovert/introvert batteries, and more!

  35. In which Maura tells unhelpful friends to STUFF IT

    This week we have our first guest host, our good friend Jake! He shares his personal story about a difficult breakup and struggling with loneliness in a pandemic....and how he stumbled into the Weird Catholic Twitter world. Does Jake grow from this experience? Did a pandemic lockdown actually…

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  36. Bad reasons to join the convent

    Maura discusses her discernment journey. @karol_podcast [email protected] Books: "Discerning the Will of God" by Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. "Saint and Other Powerful Women in the Church" by Bob and Penny Lord. "Saint and Other Powerful Men in the Church" by Bob and Penny Lord "33...

  37. A forgotten demographic

    In this episode we discuss being a forgotten demographic and some of the struggles we encounter and deal with in this phase in our lives.

  38. Intro Episode

    This episode gives a description of what this podcast is about. Aimed at Catholic singles in the late 20s-30s to discuss our joys, struggles and how we navigate life and provide community.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Maura Larkin and Silver Sarah host Karol's Coffee House. This is for Single Catholics in their late 20s through their thirties to find community as we navigate life and discuss the joys, trials and everything that comes with being single at this stage of life.

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Maura Larkin and Silver Sarah

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What is Karol's Coffee House about?

Maura Larkin and Silver Sarah host Karol's Coffee House. This is for Single Catholics in their late 20s through their thirties to find community as we navigate life and discuss the joys, trials and everything that comes with being single at this stage of life.

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Karol's Coffee House is created and hosted by Maura Larkin and Silver Sarah.
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