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Living Heartsongs: Journey with Mattie J.T. Stepanek to Hope & Peace

Exploring Mattie Stepanek, his concept of Heartsongs and how in our moments of love, suffering and faith we find hope and peace.Mattie’s Guild launched Living Heartsongs Podcast in March 2026 to:Shed light on Mattie’s life – virtuous, humble; ordinary, extraordinaryShare Mattie’s words for our everyday lives and spiritual livesHighlight hope in the presence of sufferingHonor childlike faith without being childish

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  1. 10

    Kathleen Songer on the Importance of Windows

    Kathy and Maria welcome Board Member Kathleen Songer to share her heartfelt insights into several of Mattie's Poems.

  2. 9

    On Mattie and a Pinch of Peace

    In this episode Kathy Dempsey and Maria Johnson explore Mattie's poetry on themes of peace and hope.

  3. 8

    Heart in Motion with Gina Clark

    Kathy Dempsey and Maria Johnson are joined by guest Gina Clark, past Executive Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Maryland. Gina knew Mattie, and worked with him in the local Maryland MDA. She recalls several events from Mattie's life, including a dramatic medical emergency that involved a mad dash to provide a relic of Saint Andre Bessette, and a miracle!

  4. 7

    Kevin Reilly Pt. 2

    Kathy and Maria sit down with guest Kevin Reilly, a firefighter who knew Mattie, to share heartfelt memories of a joy-filled boy whose passion for life left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

  5. 6

    Kevin Reilly Pt. 1

    Kathy and Maria sit down with guest Kevin Reilly, a firefighter who knew Mattie, to share heartfelt memories of a joy-filled boy whose passion for life left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

  6. 5

    Holy Week with Mattie

    In this Holy Week episode, Kathy and Maria reflect on the profound beauty and spiritual depth of Mattie Stepanek’s poetry, which echoes Christ’s journey through suffering, love, and hope. His words invite us to enter more fully into the mystery of the Cross.

  7. 4

    Hope in the Midst of Suffering with Fr. Seith

    In this moving episode, Fr. Seith reflects on the remarkable virtues of Mattie Stepanek, highlighting his embrace of redemptive suffering and profound union with Christ on the Cross. Discover how Mattie’s witness continues to inspire a deeper understanding of suffering, hope, and holiness.

  8. 3

    Living Heatrsongs:Cheryl Kerwin Remembers

    Cheryl Kerwin recalls the suffering that Mattie went through and observes how he aligned his suffering to Christ at Calvary.

  9. 2

    Heartsongs Explained

    Hosts Maria and Kathy explain Mattie's concept of Heartsongs and share thoughts on his joyful and playful spirit.

  10. 1

    Meet Mattie Stepanek

    In this inaugural episode of Living Heartsongs, hosts Maria Johnson and Kathy Dempsey introduce themselves and share their encounters with Mattie's life and legacy. Also hear about Mattie’s life-threatening challenges in 2001 leading up to the poem he wrote, Hope for Life’s Journey.  

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Exploring Mattie Stepanek, his concept of Heartsongs and how in our moments of love, suffering and faith we find hope and peace.Mattie’s Guild launched Living Heartsongs Podcast in March 2026 to:Shed light on Mattie’s life – virtuous, humble; ordinary, extraordinaryShare Mattie’s words for our everyday lives and spiritual livesHighlight hope in the presence of sufferingHonor childlike faith without being childish

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Mattie J.T. Stepanek Guild

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Exploring Mattie Stepanek, his concept of Heartsongs and how in our moments of love, suffering and faith we find hope and peace.Mattie’s Guild launched Living Heartsongs Podcast in March 2026 to:Shed light on Mattie’s life – virtuous, humble; ordinary, extraordinaryShare Mattie’s words for our...

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