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Saints for Slackers
by Little With Great Love
The Saints for Slackers Podcast launched in 2021 to share little inspirations for those who need hope but just can’t take one more friggin’ thing. Back by popular demand, Season 3: Advent Edition begins November 24th, with new episodes 3x per week until January 12, 2023!Each episode centers on a brief reflection of a different saint with a new hilarious "wannabe patron saint" generated by our team of slackers. Our Advent Edition will focus on the liturgical calendar, introducing the weekly themes of Advent and featuring the saints and feasts we're celebrating that week. Podcasts are presented by our ministry team and special guests, and have been enjoyed by kids to retirees! So join in the fun and get inspired, as we're all called to holiness - even us slackers!
Episodes
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S4 Ep 20: The Little Way Finale
Welcome to Episode 20, the finale of Season 4 of Saints for Slackers. This is a very special episode: It’s not only our Season 4 Finale, but we hosted a LIVE event featuring special guests—like members from our Little With Great Love team, guest podcasters, and sponsors. This video/podcast…
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S4 Ep 19: St. Maria Goretti
A Little Witness to God’s Merciful Love St. Maria Goretti lived a remarkable, though short, life of holiness, praying at the point of death for the salvation of her attacker. Caitlin Bootsma shows us how this little saint is a shining example of the Little Way, choosing love in all circumstances...
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S4 Ep 18: Fr. Walter Ciszek, Servant of God
The Little Way of Abandonment Servant of God Walter Ciszek lived a life of total abandonment to God’s will, moment by moment. Katerina Deem ties the work of this great spiritual leader in with St. Therese’s focus on abandoning to God in the small, routine, mundane tasks of everyday life. Our…
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S4 Ep 17: St. Philip Neri
Spiritual Father of a Generation St. Philip Neri came from humble, unremarkable beginnings. And yet his preaching inspired countless others to follow God. Contributor Sefanit Stefanos tells us about his littleness, and how God used that littleness to inspire great things Our podcaster today is...
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S4 Ep 16: St. Bruno
A Model of Holy Silence St. Bruno of Cologne was a hermit who longed for the silence and stillness of the hermitage but kept getting drawn into the political life of the Church. Katie Goebel tells us more about this remarkable saint who exemplifies the Little Way by sacrifice. Our guest podcaster...
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S4 Ep 15: St. Damien of Molokai
A Leper to the Lepers St. Damien of Molokai was a public witness of a life lived in communal sacrifice with others, for the sake of Christ. Greg Hendry tells us about how Damien poured out his life serving the lepers of Molokai. Greg Hendry is a devoted father of five children who lives in Flower...
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S4 Ep 14: St. Peter
The First Pope St. Peter was all in, excited to follow Our Lord even to death…until he wasn’t. The failures of this great saint can help reveal our own weaknesses. But Anne-Marie Klobe reminds us that through our failures, through our littleness, God can work miracles of transformation.…
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S4 Ep 13: St. Augustine of Hippo
A Big Sinner Who Let Love Win Many of us know St. Augustine as a theologically profound giant, yet perhaps his most influential work is a work of deep humility. Contributor Tammi McCarthy takes us deeper into how this great saint can show us the Little Way through a spirit of sacrifice. Speaker &...
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S4 Ep 12: St. Philomena
The Greek Princess Who Won a Double Crown St. Philomena was such an obscure saint that no one had heard her name until her tomb was found in 1802. But in the years that followed, this little saint has become a beloved friend to many great saints. Caitlyn tells us more about Philomena’s life and…
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S4 Ep 11: St. Clement of Rome
The Fourth Pope St. Clement of Rome comes to us all the way from the 1st century, and is one of three chief Apostolic Fathers. Though not much about his life is known, Christie Walker shares what we do know of the fourth Pope who showed great faithfulness and trust in the Lord, despite facing…
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S4 Ep 10: St. Monica
Model of Unceasing Prayer St. Monica prayed many years for the conversion of her son, Augustine. Michelle Hillaert talks about how this continual trust in God’s plan and continual surrender to His will can help to motivate and inspire us in every struggle. Michelle Hillaert has been married for...
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S4 Ep 9: St. Rita of Cascia
Mother and Miracle Worker St. Rita is known for being one of the patron saints for impossible causes and difficult marriages. Julia Miller relates a story of powerful story of healing in her own marriage that she attributes to this powerful intercessor. Today’s guest podcaster Julia Miller. Julia...
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S4 Ep 8: St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Holiness Through Suffering Jane Frances de Chantel experienced much suffering throughout her life, from the grief of losing her husband to challenges to both her mental and physical health. Micole Amalu highlights for us how this holy woman’s struggles show us the hand of God in our weakness....
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S4 Ep 7: St. John Bosco
Glorifying God in Loving Service Many times, we misunderstand the virtue of humility. As she tells us about St. John Bosco, who rooted his catechesis on first loving those he taught, Krista Hanrahan frames humility as total dependence on God in all things. Today’s guest podcaster Krista Hanrahan....
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S4 Ep 6: St. Ephraim the Syrian
Humble Hymn Writer St. Ephraim the Syrian used his gifts to the best of his ability, writing hymns to defend the faith against heresies of the day, ministering to the poor, and speaking with simple humility. Today's guest podcaster, Sissel Anderson, teaches us how this saint exemplifies the...
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S4 Ep 5: St. Andre Bessette
Patron of the Rejected St. Andre Bessette lived a simple life, physically frail but spiritually lively and devoted. He became known as the “Miracle Man of Montreal” by the many who were healed after encounters with him. Today’s podcast introduces our next theme of the Little Way, humility, so for...
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S4 Ep 4: St. Teresa of the Andes
A Model For Suffering and Love St. Teresa de los Andes, or Teresa of the Andes, is a saint who knew many sufferings during the course of her short life, offering everything for love of her Divine Spouse. Contributor Citlalin “Tati” Ossio dives deeper into the life of this remarkable saint who…
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S4 Ep 3: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
The Little Saint Who Loved Much St. Thérèse of Lisieux loved God fully, joyfully, and like a child. Learn more about the little saint who inspired this season, her philosophy of suffering and how that has impacted our special guest today, Taryn DeLong. Taryn shares how Thérèse famously embodies...
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S4 Ep 2: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
The Princess Who Became a Saint St. Elizabeth of Hungary reminds us that the most enduring acts of love aren’t always grand gestures. St. Elizabeth continues to develop our first Little Way theme of love through her path to sainthood. Today’s guest podcaster is Rosemary Terrell. Rosemary is the...
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S4 Ep 1: St. Gertrude the Great
The Only Female Saint to Be Named ‘The Great’ St. Gertrude placed the Lord into all that she did, just like St. Therese of Lisieux. The mundane tasks of life turned sweet when she invited Him into them. Today’s podcaster is Little With Great Love Contributor, Social Media Manager & Designer…
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S4 Ep 0 Introduction to The Little Way Edition
Join podcast cohosts and siblings Lisa Martinez and Jeff Sanchez as they kick off Season 4 of Saints for Slackers, The Little Way Edition! You can WATCH the video of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/G1yXGFST-qI Learn: What is the Little Way? More about St. Thérèse of Lisieux The jubilee year…
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Ep 20: Season Finale: Epiphany Stories
Sharing the Revelations from Along the Journey Listen to members of the Little With Great Love Team and special guests from this season share stories from the season, as well as their epiphanies or great revelations from this Advent and Christmas Season. This is a replay from our LIVE Epiphany...
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Ep 19: The Epiphany
Celebrating the Revelation that Jesus is the Son of God Epiphany, also known as Three Kings' Day, is the feast day that celebrates the revelation that Jesus was the Son of God, illuminating the mysteries of the Advent & Christmas seasons. Today’s podcaster is Founder & Cohost, Lisa Martinez. Lisa...
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Ep 18: St. John Neumann
The First U.S. Bishop Raised to Sainthood St. John Neumann was the first U.S. bishop to be named a saint, who worked tirelessly in service to God and the Church. Listen as Jason Hayward, a professor of Nuclear Engineering, tells us more about this remarkable saint. Today’s guest podcaster is…
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Ep 17: St. Genevieve
The Saint Filled with the Signs of the Holy Spirit Working through Her St. Genevieve, a consecrated virgin born in 422, lived a life of prayer and complete devotion to Our Lord, sharing His love with others. Alyssa Sanchez tells us about the life of this little saint who had the courage to say...
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Ep 16: The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Celebrating God’s Perfect Instrument We reflect on this Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. While Our Lady is known by many titles, as we kick off the new year honoring her as Mother of God, Curtis Stephan reflects on Mary as God’s instrument. By following her example, we have a place in this...
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Ep 15: The Feast of the Holy Innocents
The Littlest Saints Mark Houck shares about the Feast of the Holy Innocents, the child victims of Herod’s wrath. But in the midst of this somber feast celebrated on December 28th, we find hope for ourselves and for the little ones we’ve lost. Today’s guest podcaster is Mark Houck. Mark is the...
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Ep 14: St. John the Evangelist
The Beloved Disciple Caitlyn shares how the beloved disciple reclined against Jesus’s Heart at the Last Supper, at the very hour when Christ instituted the Eucharist. Today’s podcaster is Little With Great Love Editor & Artist, Caitlyn Pszonka. Caitlyn is first and foremost a beloved daughter of...
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Ep 13: The Nativity of the Lord
Merry Christmas, Slackers! In this special Christmas episode, Tammi McCarthy shares about how God chose for Jesus to be born into the mess of a manager and reminds us that Jesus continues to come to us in our own mess. Today’s podcaster is Speaker & Little With Great Love Contributor, Tammi...
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Ep 12: Sts. Adam & Eve
The Unlikeliest of Saints Adam and Eve? Saints? Weren’t they the greatest sinners? Yep. Their feast day is December 24th. In this episode, Ann Koshute tells us how our first parents, most famous for their sinful disobedience, help to reveal God’s merciful love. Today’s guest podcaster is Ann M....
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Ep 11: St. Peter Canisius
Energetic Pursuer of Christ St. Peter Canisius was an energetic saint who dedicated his gifts to the service of the Church. Sophia Lebano tells us about this 19 year old university graduate from the 1500s. Sophia Lebano is a senior business management major at Franciscan University of…
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Ep 10: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Mother to Refugees, Face of Christ Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was a missionary who served Italian immigrants in New York. While her example may seem distant to us, Jane Vaughan talks about her experience living in Europe while Ukrainian refugees arrived in busloads. Jane is a lover of foreign...
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Ep 9: St. John of the Cross
Faithful Friend in the Darkness St. John of the Cross is known as a Doctor of the Church for his witness and work in teaching us how to pray. Naomi Broussard tells us how to embrace emptiness of all but Christ as St. John prayed, “Nothing, nothing, nothing.” Naomi is a true Louisiana Cajun single...
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Ep 8: St. Lucy
Immersed in Joy St. Lucy, a virgin and martyr of the late 200s, gave her entire self for love of Our Lord. Kelli Davis points to this young Bride of Christ as a model of Christian joy. Kelli’s life changed when she met Jesus for the first time on an 8th grade retreat. Since that time, she has…
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Ep 7: 3rd Sunday of Advent, Joy: St. Juan Diego
Our Lady’s Messenger on Tepeyac On this Gaudete Sunday, we learn about St. Juan Diego whose feast day we just celebrated on December 9th. Juan Diego initially felt unworthy of his call to tell his bishop of the appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tepeyac Hill. Citlalin reminds us that our...
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Ep 6: The Immaculate Conception
A Mother Made To Love Us Today we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Heather Lebano shares some of the beautiful theology behind this feast, as well as a personal experience in which she encountered Our Lady not as distant and aloof, but as a tenderly loving mother....
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Ep 5: St. Nicholas
Myra’s Best-Known Bishop Though he’s best known for traveling the whole world every Christmas Eve, St. Nicholas was actually a bishop beloved for his charity and fidelity to Christ. Christy Brown tells us why this saint is still much loved to this present day. Christina Brown is a certified...
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Ep 4: 2nd Sunday of Advent: John the Baptist, Model of Faith
The theme for this Second Sunday of Advent is faith. Sefanit discusses this faith as evidenced in the life and example of St. John the Baptist, the Forerunner of the Word. Sefanit Stefanos is a seeker of Truth, wife, mom of three, favorite sister, and friend. Originally from Eritrea, born in…
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Ep 3: St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Society of Jesus, or as they’re commonly known today, the Jesuits. Susan Husband tells us more about this tenacious evangelist burning with the love of God. Susan Husband is a farm wife and mother of seven adventurous sons. When she’s not...
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Ep 2: St. Andrew
St. Andrew, the First Called, was the first of Jesus’s disciples. Saint of the Month’s Patrick Pulis talks about St. Andrew’s strength, and the courage it takes to answer God’s call. Patrick Pulis is a lifelong Catholic who grew up in a rural area of Colorado where he was captivated by the stars…
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Ep 1: 1st Sunday of Advent: Hope, and St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne served the poor during the French Revolution before becoming a missionary to the United States. Bridget tells us about this strong-willed saint who left the comfort of wealth to live in a small room under a stairwell. Today’s podcaster is Little With Great Love...
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Ep 0: INTRO TO ADVENT
Join podcast cohosts and siblings Lisa Martinez and Jeff Sanchez as they kick off Season 3 of Saints for Slackers, Advent Edition! The Advent season begins the Church’s new liturgical year, and is comprised of the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas. We’ll introduce the weekly…
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Episode 17: Season 2 Finale of Saints for Slackers
Catch the highlights on Season 2 with the podcast co-hosts and the brainchild of Saints for Slackers! **Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/season-2-finale-of-saints-for-slackers/ Please support our sponsor, Pio Prints. Check out their...
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Episode 16: Blessed Imelda Lambertini
Pure Love, Pure Joy Blessed Imelda Lambertini is the patron saint of First Communicants for her example of joyful reception of the Blessed Sacrament. She reminds us that no matter our age, we are called to be witnesses to God’s love in joyful surrender. Our editor, Caitlyn Pszonka, is back today…
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Episode 15: St. Peter Yu Tae Chol
Young Martyr, Inspiring Faith St. Peter Yu Tae Chol, a Korean martyr, was 13 years old when he was martyred for his faith during a time of severe persecution for Korean Catholics. This youth’s radical faith is an example of pure, selfless love of God. We’re bringing our last but definitely not...
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Episode 14: St. Zita
A Saint for the Ordinary St. Zita was born to a poor family who taught her the value of service to God and neighbor. Despite hardships, abuse, and misunderstandings, she remained steadfast in faith and prayer, committing all her work to God. We’re back today with Little With Great Love…
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Ep 13: St. Andrew Kim
A Korean Witness to God’s Love St. Andrew Kim was born in Korea, and left for seminary training before later returning to Korea to serve as a missionary, where he served generously and ultimately gave his life for the faith. Today’s special guest podcaster checks off two firsts for our podcast –...
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Ep 12: Bl. Margaret of Costello
Blind, Hunchback, Outcast, Miracle Worker Blessed Margaret of Costello was born blind and lame and at an early age was rejected by her parents. Despite these early difficulties, Margaret prayed and performed miracles for all who sought her aid. We’ve got another exceptional new guest contributor...
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Ep 11: St. Catherine of Siena
Bold and Persistent in Christ St. Catherine of Siena is known for her outspokenness and courage in the face of adversity. Recognized today as a Doctor of the Church, she shows us how holy perseverance can transform the world. We’ve got the spiritual mom, contributor, and speaker of our team back...
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Ep 10: St. Margaret of Antioch
Dragonslaying Wonder Woman St. Margaret of Antioch is an inspiration for how to fight and win spiritual battles. She faced strong opposition and intense persecution, but she remained steadfast in her faith, continually saying “yes” to all that God asked of her. Today, Little With Great Love...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Saints for Slackers Podcast launched in 2021 to share little inspirations for those who need hope but just can’t take one more friggin’ thing. Back by popular demand, Season 3: Advent Edition begins November 24th, with new episodes 3x per week until January 12, 2023!Each episode centers on a brief reflection of a different saint with a new hilarious "wannabe patron saint" generated by our team of slackers. Our Advent Edition will focus on the liturgical calendar, introducing the weekly themes of Advent and featuring the saints and feasts we're celebrating that week. Podcasts are presented by our ministry team and special guests, and have been enjoyed by kids to retirees! So join in the fun and get inspired, as we're all called to holiness - even us slackers!
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The Saints for Slackers Podcast launched in 2021 to share little inspirations for those who need hope but just can’t take one more friggin’ thing. Back by popular demand, Season 3: Advent Edition begins November 24th, with new episodes 3x per week until January 12, 2023!Each episode centers on a...
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