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Wannabe Saints
by Wannabesaintspodcast
Welcome to the Wannabe Saints podcast! Where we take virtue and try to break it down so it becomes tangible and applicable to your life. We aren’t here to bring you advice. We are here to bring you ad-virtue.
Episodes
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S2E20: Theology of the Body: What It Is & What It Isn’t | with Rich Topf — Part 2
We’re back with Rich Topf for Part 2 of our conversation on Theology of the Body! This week, we dive deeper into what it actually looks like to live Theology of the Body in the world we’re in today. Rich unpacks the spousal meaning of the body, what marriage reveals about our relationship with…
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S2E19: Theology of the Body: What It Is & What It Isn’t | with Rich Topf — Part 1
What is Theology of the Body—and what is it not? In Part 1 of our conversation with Rich Topf, we dive into what St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body actually teaches us about the human person, our bodies, sexuality, and the way we are called to see one another. We talk about some of the…
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S2E18: Charity in Marriage, Motherhood & Friendship | with Francesca Janssen
In this episode, we sit down with our good friend Francesca Janssen for an honest conversation about what charity actually looks like in marriage, motherhood, friendship, and everyday life. Francesca shares what it was like getting married and becoming pregnant with twins just a few months...
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S2E17: Is Self-Protection Keeping You from Growing? | with Dr. Matthew Breuninger
In this episode, we sit down with Catholic psychologist Dr. Matthew Breuninger for a powerful conversation on healing, virtue, and what it actually means to live in the freedom Christ promises. We unpack the ways our wounds can lead us to live out of self-protection and self-preservation—and how...
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S2 E16 | Built on Virtue: Temperance
In the final episode of our Built on Virtue mini-series, we're exploring temperance, the virtue that helps us rightly order our desires and enjoy the good things God has given us without allowing them to control us. Together, we'll unpack why temperance is about far more than simply saying “no,”...
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S2 E15 | Built on Virtue: Fortitude
In the third episode of our Built on Virtue mini-series, we're exploring fortitude, the virtue that gives us the strength to persevere in the pursuit of the good, even when it's difficult. Together, we'll unpack why fortitude is far more than bravery, how it enables us to face fear, endure...
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S2 E14 | Built on Virtue: Justice
In the second episode of our Built on Virtue mini-series, we're exploring justice, the virtue that teaches us to give God and others what is rightfully due to them. Together, we'll unpack why justice is far more than fairness, how it orders our relationships with God and neighbor, and the…
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S2 E13 | Built on Virtue: Prudence
In the first episode of our Built on Virtue mini-series, we're exploring prudence, the virtue that guides all the others. Together, we'll unpack why prudence is far more than simply being cautious, how it brings discernment to completion, and the eight practical habits that help us grow in wisdom...
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S2E12: Prudence (Part 2): Marriage, NFP & Choosing the Good | with Mary Lenaburg
⚠️ Listener Discretion Advised: This episode includes candid conversations about marriage, Natural Family Planning (NFP), pornography, addiction, and other sensitive topics. Parents may wish to preview before listening with younger audiences. In Part 2 of our conversation with Catholic author and...
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S2E11: Prudence: Choosing the Good When Life Gets Hard | with Mary Lenaburg
Prudence is often called practical wisdom—the virtue that helps us discern the good and choose the right means to achieve it. Yet many people misunderstand prudence as simply being cautious or playing it safe. In this episode, we sit down with Catholic author and speaker Mary Lenaburg to explore...
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S2E10: Peter Sank for a Reason. So Do We. | with Fr. Keith Romke
We sit down with Fr. Keith Romke to explore what it truly means to live a life of peace. In a world filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and constant distractions, many people search for peace in comfort, control, or the absence of difficulties. Yet the peace Christ offers is something much deeper…
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S2E9 :From Grief to Grace | With Nichole Pullano
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Jordyn and I talk with Nichole Pullano about humility and patience through grief, addiction, recovery, and returning to her faith. Nichole shares how losing two siblings at a young age led her down a difficult path involving drugs, alcohol, tarot cards, and the...
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S2E8: Chastity Is Not Repression. Modesty Is Not Chains | with Fr. Kevin Menard
Fr. Kevin Menard joins us for an honest and refreshing conversation about chastity and modesty and why both are so often misunderstood. Chastity is about far more than simply abstaining from sex, and modesty is not just about women or what they wear. Together, we explore how chastity is really...
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S2E7: Magnanimity Q&A | with Fr. DiTomo
You weren’t made for mediocrity. In this episode, we wrap up our pervious conversation with Fr. DiTomo and what it means to live with purpose and courage. What is God actually calling you to? And what holds us back from becoming who we were created to be? Fr. Ditomo answers these questions and…
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S2E6: Rejecting Mediocrity: Living with Magnanimity | with Fr. DiTomo
You weren’t made for mediocrity. In this episode, we unpack the virtue of magnanimity with Fr. DiTomo and what it means to live with purpose and courage. What is God actually calling you to? And what holds us back from becoming who we were created to be? Through timeless wisdom and powerful…
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S2E5: From Heroin to Humility ft. Bobby Kenney
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bobby Kenny to hear his incredible story of transformation. Once trapped in heroin addiction, Bobby shares how his life spiraled into darkness, until he encountered God while he was in jail. Bobby opens up about the turning point that led him from...
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S2E4: The Virtue Between Tradition & Charismatic (Pt. 2) ft. Fr. Sean Grismer
In Part 2, we continue our conversation with Father Sean Grismer on traditional and charismatic Catholicism by diving into more concrete practices and tensions. We discuss Holy Communion and the different ways it is received, the role of groups like the SSPX, and practices such as veiling and...
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S2E3: The Virtue Between Tradition & Charismatic (Pt. 1) ft. Fr. Sean Grismer
In this episode, we sit down with Father Sean Grismer to talk about the divide between Catholics who identify as traditional and those who identify as charismatic. We unpack the common misconceptions each group often has about the other and explore how both expressions are meant to exist together...
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S2E2: Cleaning the Heart — Obedience and What We Consume Matters
In this episode, Sr. Gabriela reflects on Mary as the perfect example of obedience to God and purity of heart. Mary’s “yes” shows us what it means to trust God completely and allow His will to guide our lives. We also discuss how purity is about having an undivided heart, free from unhealthy...
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Valentine’s Day: A Love That Sacrifices
Valentine’s Day is more than chocolates, flowers, and romance—it’s about a love that gives. In this short reflection, we dive into the true meaning behind Valentine's Day, exploring the sacrificial love of St. Valentine and how he followed the ultimate example of love: Jesus' sacrifice on the...
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S2E1 Kindness — The Bar Is on the Floor
In this episode, Jordyn and Rachael explore the virtue of kindness and what it truly means to practice it in everyday life. They reflect on how the bar for kindness can feel surprisingly low in today’s world, where simple decency often stands out. They discuss kindness as more than just being...
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Masculinity: Humility, Courage & Leadership (Part 2) ft. Daniel Jorgensen
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Jordyn and Rachael continue their conversation with Daniel, Rachael’s brother, focusing on humility, courage, and leadership. Daniel shares about a painful relationship and the difficult season that followed, including what it looked like to make amends and…
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Masculinity: Perseverance & Chastity (Part 1) ft. Daniel Jorgensen
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Jordyn and Rachael sit down with Daniel, Rachael’s brother, to begin a new conversation on masculinity rooted in virtue. Part One focuses on perseverance and chastity. Daniel vulnerably shares about growing up in his faith, the loneliness and struggles he faced,...
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Advent Mini-Series: Charity
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we reflect on charity and why it is the foundation of all virtues. Drawing from Scripture and the Catechism, we explore what charity truly means — loving God above all things for His own sake, loving ourselves rightly, and loving our neighbor for the love of…
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Advent Mini-Series: Joy
In this week’s Advent miniseries, we reflect on joy and why it can exist even in the midst of suffering and trials. Drawing from Scripture and the Catechism, we explore the paradox of joy, our dependence on God, and the truth that the Lord never abandons or forgets His people. We look at how…
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Advent Mini-Series: Peace
In this week’s Advent miniseries, we dive into the virtue of peace—what the Church calls “the tranquility of order.” We explore how peace flows from justice, charity, and ultimately living in union with God. Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the saints, we look at how…
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Advent Mini-Series: Hope
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Rachael begins the Advent series with a reflection on the virtue of Hope. As Jordyn prepares to welcome her baby, Rachael leads us through what Advent prepares us for, why our desires make us restless, and how true hope redirects our longing toward Christ.…
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Living a Life of Joy (Part 2) ft. Fr. Sean Grismer
In Part 2 of our conversation with Fr. Sean Grismer, we explore how true joy is impossible without forgiveness. Fr. Sean explains how holding onto hurt, resentment, or anger blocks the joy God wants to give us, and he offers simple, encouraging wisdom on how forgiveness opens the heart to freedom...
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Living a Life of Joy (Part 1) ft. Fr. Sean Grismer
Joy is a grace and a gift God wants to give. But to truly receive it, we must first forgive. In this inspiring episode, Fr. Sean Grismer shares how forgiveness opens our hearts to the joy the Lord longs for us to experience. Through real-life reflections and spiritual insight, Fr. Sean helps us…
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A Life of Perseverance with Janelle Bauer
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we sit down with Janelle Bauer, Jordyn's sister, whose life is a moving testimony of perseverance through suffering and grace. Janelle opens up about battling health issues from childhood to adulthood, including a near-death experience, and how those trials...
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The Heart of Prayer ft. Fr. Trowbridge
In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Trowbridge to talk all things prayer: what it truly is, how to pray, and how to stay faithful when it feels difficult or distracting. Together, we unpack what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches about prayer and how to cultivate a deeper, more…
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More Than a Day Off: The Sabbath and True Leisure ft. Kyle Anderson
In this episode of Wannabe Saints,we down with Jordyn's husband, Kyle, to talk about a topic that often gets overlooked: true leisure and the Sabbath day. From a man’s perspective, Kyle shares how he approaches work life balance, the struggle to step away from busyness, and the challenge of truly...
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Three Moms, Three Seasons, One Conversation on Motherhood – Part 2
This episode continues our conversation with Becca Plance, Natalie Schol, and Cindy Jorgensen, three moms with six kids each, living in three different stages of motherhood. In Part 1, we explored the surprises, joys, and challenges of raising children from infancy through adulthood. In Part 2…
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Three Moms, Three Seasons, One Conversation on Motherhood – Part 1
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we sit down with Becca Plance, Natalie Schol, and Cindy Jorgensen—three incredible mothers who each share a unique perspective on raising six children. Together, they represent three distinct stages of motherhood: the early years of infants, toddlers, and...
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The Crown of Virtues: Understanding Justice with Chris Plance
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Chris Plance joins us to discuss the virtue of justice, its meaning, challenges, and implications for our lives. We explore the social kingship of Christ, the role of justice in Scripture, and why obedience to God is central to living justly. Our conversation…
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Anchored in Hope (Part 2): Katie Baynai’s Journey from Rebellion to Redemption
In Part 2 of Katie’s powerful story, from rebellion to redemption, we get to hear how God took her rebellious years and turned them into something beautiful. She opens up about a season that deeply shook her faith and how she got through it. Through the ups and downs, you’ll hear how the three...
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Anchored in Hope (Part 1): Katie Baynai’s Journey from Rebellion to Redemption
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including binge drinking, sexual assault, and eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised. In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, we sit down with Rachael’s sister, Katie Baynai, as she bravely shares the early...
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Introspection ft. Emma Scordato
In this episode, we explore the virtue of introspection, the habit of examining our interior life in the light of God’s truth. Joined by Emma Scordato, we reflect on how true introspection isn't self-centered, but a God-centered self-awareness that leads to freedom, growth, and holiness....
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Building the Path of Virtue (Part 2) ft. Fr. Trowbridge
In Part 2 of our conversation with Fr. Trowbridge, we continue exploring what it truly means to build a life rooted in virtue. Fr. Trowbridge walks us through the three stages of the spiritual life, helping us understand how growth unfolds over time with God’s grace. We reflect on how the Cross,...
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Building the Path of Virtue (Part 1) ft. Fr. Trowbridge
In Part 1 of our conversation with Fr. Trowbridge, we dive deep into the foundational topics of virtue, vice, and the often-overlooked impact of venial sin. We explore what virtue truly is, how vice takes root, and why even "small sins" can have a serious effect on the soul. Drawing from the...
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Humility and the Ego
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, Fr. Keith Romke joins us for a fun, deep and insightful conversation on the virtue of humility. We talk about the inner battle between the Theo and ego drama and how many people misunderstand humility as weakness or self-deprecation. Fr. Romke reframes humility…
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Four Kinds of Respect, One Virtue
In this episode on the virtue of respect- We unpack four different types of respect—because it’s not a one-size-fits-all virtue. We explore: • General Respect for every person • Respect of Position for roles of authority • Respect for God • Earned Respect through trust and admiration We reflect…
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Interview with Cecilia Brennan: A Life Lived with Fortitude
In this episode of, Wannabe Saints, we switched things up for the virtue of fortitude. We interviewed Jordyn’s friend, Cecilia Brennan. Her life is a living example of the gift and virtue of fortidue, always persevering in faith and overcoming all obstacles, growing stronger and stronger each…
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Mercy & Compassion
In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we dive deep into the powerful connection between compassion and mercy. We explore how true mercy can’t exist without compassion—and how compassion naturally moves us to acts of mercy. From the corporal and spiritual works of mercy to the challenge of bearing...
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Living With Integrity
Integrity is more than just being honest and trustworthy—it’s about living in a way that takes your values and turns them into virtues. In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we talk about what it really means to be a person of integrity, the virtues that it requires, and why it’s not just about…
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Forgiveness & Confession with Fr. Ditomo
In this episode—Forgiveness & Confession—of Wannabe Saints, we welcome special guest Father Ditomo to dive into forgiveness and confession. We talk about the difference between mercy and forgiveness, why confession is key to spiritual growth, and where it’s found in Scripture. Plus, we discuss…
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Dying to Self: Mortification, Lent, and Growing Closer to God
In this episode, we discuss lent and the virtue of mortification—what it truly means to “put to death” our desires, both the bad and the good ones that may hinder our spiritual growth. Mortification isn’t just about denying ourselves harmful habits, but about surrendering everything, even good...
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Gentleness & Meekness
In this episode, we discuss the connection between meekness and gentleness, two virtues often used interchangeably. We address the misconception that meekness means weakness and explain how gentleness is much more than just a soft touch—it’s a mindset and your disposition. We also dive into how...
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Vigilance: The Forgotten Virtue
In this episode, we talk about the forgotten virtue of vigilance and why it’s so important in our lives—whether in our words, actions, thoughts, prayers, or the media we consume. Vigilance means being spiritually alert and aware, especially since the devil loves to deceive us, even through things...
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Forgiving Ourselves and Others: Finding Healing with Christ
In this episode, we talk about the power of forgiveness. We discuss how forgiving ourselves and others isn’t easy, but it’s made possible through Christ’s love and grace. Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or reconciling with everyone—it’s about letting go of our pain and inviting Jesus into it…
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Welcome to the Wannabe Saints podcast! Where we take virtue and try to break it down so it becomes tangible and applicable to your life. We aren’t here to bring you advice. We are here to bring you ad-virtue.
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