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Spoken Bride
by Spoken Bride
A podcast for Catholic brides and newlyweds: to help you plan for the biggest day of your life, yes, but also for a lifetime; a marriage free, faithful, total, and fruitful in every sense.
Episodes
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Discerning Well | How Did You Know?
It's that time of year, where Hallmark movies and a flurry of engagements inspire us to wonder: "how did you know he was the right man for you?" We wanted to get the perspective of real women who have been through this discernment process, so Podcast Host, Audrey Herold, reached out to our...
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Being Well | On Mental and Emotional Health.
"Your relationship is only as strong as what each of you bring to it." Podcast Host, Audrey Herold, talks about the "baggage" each of us brings to relationships, shares the story of the relationship that began her own mental health journey & her recommendations for resources.
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Catholic Dating Q&A
Not all of us are engaged or newlywed-- some of us are still discerning! Tune in to hear live content recorded from our Instagram Takeover with Catholic Match earlier this summer. Media Manager, Audrey Herold, shares her one piece of dating advice, and invites her boyfriend, Nick, along as a...
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What is a Wedding Invitation Suite?
To celebrate the launch of Spoken Bride's new customizable invitation suites, host Andi Compton brings her professional wedding coordination and calligraphy background to this breakdown: What is an invitation suite? What goes on paper and what's done digitally? How do you choose what elements…
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Evan Kristiansen on What "Prioritizing Your Wedding Budget" Actually Means
"Prioritizing your budget." It's one of those phrases that's frequently said, yet rarely defined. How can you actually do this as you plan your wedding, and how does it serve you and your guests? Spoken Bride Vendor Evan Kristiansen, a Boston-based wedding photographer, shared with us the...
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Emma Dallman's Tips and Reassurances for COVID Brides
The past year has brought a new dimension of uncertainty and pain to every engaged couple's wedding plans, yet it has also brought with it new opportunities for hope and trust. We spoke with Spoken Bride Vendor Emma Dallman, a Philadelphia-based wedding photographer, about her clients'…
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Blog Post | A Moment of Homecoming
Written by Corinne Gannotti, read by Andi Compton Beyond the incredible sacramental significance of our wedding day, or maybe because of it, there is a profound invitation for everyone to bring their minds and hearts back to a focus on what matters most: family, love, the relationships at the…
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How Art & Beauty Can Deepen Your Relationship
The Lord whispers to each of our hearts through his creation--beauty is an unspoken language that reveals his love. Spoken Bride Vendor Kate Capato of Visual Grace, an artistic ministry of sharing goodness, truth, and beauty through photography, dance, and sacred art, firmly believes in the power...
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The Meaning of Vocation
Written by Carissa Pluta read by Andi Compton "Catholics talk a lot about vocations–about how to find it and then, how to live it. But what does it actually mean to have a vocation?"
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Being the Single One at the Wedding
Everyone in the room takes notice at a holy, beautiful wedding celebration: there is something so captivating about a couple rooted in the love of Christ. But what should you feel when all you can think of is how deeply you yourself desire that kind of love? We spoke with Spoken Bride Vendor Mary...
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Blog Post | Healthy Ways To Talk About You And Your Beloved's Pasts
Written by Stephanie Calis, read by Andi Compton As you and your beloved work through your own past dating experiences on your path to the altar, know that honesty and prudence aren't always the same thing. Here are some concrete ways to build vulnerability and bring healing and peace to your...
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Founding Your Marriage in the Sacraments & Traditions of the Church
In or out of a pandemic, wedding planning can involve frequent adjustment of your expectations. Host Stephanie Calis speaks with Elizabeth Mahon, a Spoken Bride Vendor and photographer from Baltimore, Maryland, on how leaning on the Church--specifically, the sacraments and beautiful traditions of...
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Blog Post | How To Explain The Eucharist To Your Wedding Guests
Written by Christina Jaloway, read by Andi Compton One of the unique challenges to planning a Catholic wedding liturgy is the fact that in many cases, a large number of guests are either not Catholic or are no longer practicing the Catholic faith. This presents an excellent opportunity for...
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Stations of the Cross, for Married Couples
Written by Stephanie Fries, read by Stephanie Calis. Our Way of the Cross for Married Couples provides a new lens for the Stations of the Cross. Offering prayers and reflections specific to married life on Christ’s every step to Calvary, this devotional was written to invite you and your beloved...
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St. Andrew Christmas Novena
The St. Andrew's Christmas Novena is traditionally prayed 15 times a day from St. Andrew's Feast day, November 30, until Christmas Day. It's an excellent way to slow down during advent and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. You can pray this for a single intention or pray it with a…
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Chaplet Divine Mercy
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Andi Pineda Compton and Stephanie Fries. “Say unceasingly the Chaplet that I have taught you. Whoever will recite it, they will receive great mercy at the hour of death. Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a...
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La Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia
Reza la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia en español con Rhady Taveras Tulloch and Andi Pineda Compton. Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Spanish with Rhady Taveras Tulloch and Andi Pineda Compton.
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Blog Post | Incorporate Unique Traditions From Your Favorite Cities
Read by Andi Compton. Katherine Finney shares ideas for incorporating the places you love into your wedding mass and reception.
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Our Home is a Place of Transition
Written and read by Andi Compton Have you ever struggled with feeling like your home doesn’t look like anything on social media? You’re not alone. Our homes aren’t meant to be picture perfect snapshots, they are places of transition, where our families and friends can change and grow.
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What is Natural Family Planning?
Bridget Busacker, founder of of Managing Your Fertility, shares what Natural Family Planning (NFP) is and isn’t, an overview of the different types of methods, and explains why it matters to us as women and Catholics.
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Suffering Well Together
Do you suffer well together? It’s kind of a disarming question, and at least in American culture, we tend to push away suffering and focus only on the positive. But suffering is a part of our lives. God allows us to experience suffering to perfect us in love, to strip us all our lesser…
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Blog Post | Do You Suffer Well Together?
Read by Andi Compton. How do you respond to suffering and hard moments? Mariah Maza shares how she and her husband have struggled and suffered together and gives hope that God will use our suffering to bring about greater love.
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Blog Post | 4 Scripts For Explaining Catholic Wedding Traditions To Friends + Family
Read by Andi Compton. A spirit of curiosity is good, and your guests may have questions about the rituals that are part of the Rite of Marriage. The four traditions we'll cover are: Why do you have to get married in an actual church? Speaking of vows, why can't you write your own? What about…
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The Five Phases of Wedding Planning
No matter how short or long your engagement, your planning depends on a solid foundation, with bigger decisions making way for smaller decisions, then executing it all. Join our host, Andi Compton, as she shares her signature 5 phases of wedding planning. You can also purchase our Catholic…
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Blog Post | Pursuing Wedding Day Perfection with Humility
Spoken Bride Vendor, Evan Kristiansen of Evan Kristiansen Photography, shares how humility, not perfection, must be the foundation for our relationships with God and our Spouse. Learn more about Evan’s work: Evan Kristiansen Photography
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My Wedding Was Postponed Due To CoVID-19
Emily and Patrick’s wedding plans were completely changed by the pandemic. Wedding date moved further away, wedding location changed, guest list rearranged. How did they deal with ever-changing guidelines and expectations of their families? By the grace of God, they faced the changes together…
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Blog Post | Consider a Betrothal Ceremony
Written by Dominika Ramos, read by Andi Compton The Catholic Church is ever ancient and ever new, with so many beautiful rites and blessings. If you've never witnessed a Rite of Betrothal, listen to learn more about what the rite is, and why some couples choose to celebrate it.
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How to Request An Apostolic (Papal) Blessing
Ever wondered how to request one of those beautiful certificates offering a blessing from Pope Francis? Andi walks you through the simple process of requesting a blessing through the Vatican’s website. It’s a great gift to commemorate your wedding, anniversary, and other sacraments! For further...
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The Moments Before Your Wedding Mass
Host Andi Compton speaks with co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Spoken Bride, Stephanie Calis, about how to invite Jesus into the days and moments before your wedding Mass. To read the whole story, please visit...
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Blog Post | Creating a Meaningful Wedding Mass Program
A recording of our popular blog post by Christina Dehan Jaloway. Christina shares her tips for creating a wedding mass program to clearly and respectfully explain the Catholic faith to your wedding guests. Your time is valuable. Spoken Bride wedding programs were created with real brides’ input…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast for Catholic brides and newlyweds: to help you plan for the biggest day of your life, yes, but also for a lifetime; a marriage free, faithful, total, and fruitful in every sense.
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Spoken Bride currently has 30 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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A podcast for Catholic brides and newlyweds: to help you plan for the biggest day of your life, yes, but also for a lifetime; a marriage free, faithful, total, and fruitful in every sense.
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