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Sorrow to Joy Podcast: Living Generously Without Fear | Episode with Carl Brown & Ed Jozsa Welcome to another episode of the Sorrow to Joy podcast with host Carl Brown! In this inspiring conversation, Carl is joined by returning guest Ed Jozsa to explore the counterintuitive nature of Christianity, focusing on the practical application of living generously without fear. Together, they dive into how surrendering to God’s will can diminish worry and fear, allowing us to trust in His provision—whether it’s through finances, time, or talents. From personal stories of overcoming financial struggles to the transformative power of giving generously for the Gospel, Carl and Ed share heartfelt insights on how faith can replace fear with peace. They also discuss the importance of holy fear of God, the promises of Our Lady of Sorrows, and how small acts of generosity can lead to profound spiritual growth. Key Moments: -How surrendering to God’s will reduces fear and worry -The counterintuitive beauty of giving generously, even in tough times -Personal stories of trusting God with finances and seeing His provision -The power of sharing time and talents when material wealth is limited Call to Action: If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs encouragement to live generously without fear! Subscribe to the Sorrow to Joy podcast for more episodes that help make sense of suffering and turn sorrow into joy. Connect with Us: Website: sorrow2joy.com Follow us for more faith-filled content! Our Lady of Kibeho, pray for us. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us. #CatholicPodcast #ChristianLiving #FaithOverFear #Generosity #SorrowToJoy #OurLadyOfKibeho #TrustInGod

Servant Leadership: Christianity is uniquely rich in paradoxes and counterintuitive doctrines that challenge human logic and natural inclinations. The teachings of Christ in the Gospels, often invert worldly values and expectations, which stands in stark contrast to more linear or pragmatic systems of belief. Today I discuss this with Ed Jozsa, the Mystic Next Door.

Suffering: Christianity is uniquely rich in paradoxes and counterintuitive doctrines that challenge human logic and natural inclinations. The teachings of Christ in the Gospels, often invert worldly values and expectations, which stands in stark contrast to more linear or pragmatic systems of belief. Today I discuss this with Ed Jozsa, the Mystic Next Door.

Christianity is uniquely rich in paradoxes and counterintuitive doctrines that challenge human logic and natural inclinations. The teachings of Christ in the Gospels, often invert worldly values and expectations, which stands in stark contrast to more linear or pragmatic systems of belief. Today I discuss this with Ed Jozsa, the Mystic Next Door.

In order to help YOU pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Coronation of Mary, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain. Creative Commons License: Title: The RuleArtist: Kevin MacLeodSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 3.0

In order to help YOU pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Assumption of Mary, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain. Creative Commons License: Title: The RuleArtist: Kevin MacLeodSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 3.0

In order to help YOU pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Descent of the Holy Spirit, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain. Creative Commons License: Title: The RuleArtist: Kevin MacLeodSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 3.0

In order to help YOU pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Ascension of Jesus, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain. Creative Commons License: Title: The RuleArtist: Kevin MacLeodSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 3.0

In order to help YOU pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Resurrection of Jesus, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain. Creative Commons License: Title: The RuleArtist: Kevin MacLeodSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 3.0

In order to help YOU pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Death of Jesus on the Cross, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain. Creative Commons License: Title: The RuleArtist: Kevin MacLeodSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 3.0

In order to help YOU pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Road to Calvary, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain. Creative Commons License: Title: The RuleArtist: Kevin MacLeodSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 3.0

In order to help YOU pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Crowning with Thorns, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain. Creative Commons License: Title: The Rule Artist: Kevin MacLeod Source: ⁠Free Music Archive⁠ License: ⁠CC BY 3.0⁠

In order to help YOU pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Scourging at the Pillar, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain. Creative Commons License: Title: The RuleArtist: Kevin MacLeodSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 3.0

In order to help YOU pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Agony in the Garden, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain

In order to help YOU pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about Finding Jesus in the Temple, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain

In order to help YOU pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain.

In order to help YOU pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary better, join Ed Jozsa and me, Carl Brown, for a discussion about the Visitation from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain.

Guest Ed Jozsa joins us for a discussion about the Visitation from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain.

Theoni Bell is the author of The Woman in the Trees: a novel based on America's first Marian apparition (TAN Books). She wrote Jellybean: A Baby's Journey to God (Holy Heroes) with her husband, Bastian, after their daughter was stillborn. Theoni homeschools her three children and teaches writing and literature at their co-op. You can find her at www.theonibell.com and Visions of the Good Help on Etsy.

Guest Ed Jozsa joins us for a discussion about the Annunciation from the book, "the Mystical City of God," by Venerable Mother Agreda of Spain.

Eileen Tully shares how Our Lady of Sorrows helped her during a time of grief, and how she shares this devotion to help others.

Carl Brown interviews Patrick O'Hearn about his book: "Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion to Mary's Seven Sorrows for Children"

Steven Thomas wrote "Catholic Joe Superhero." In this episode we'll interview him and find out why he wrote the book, and what he was hoping to accomplish with it.

Can someone be good even if they don't believe in God? How does an HP engineer convert an atheist over a game of tennis? Join us in this podcast and we'll answer these questions!

Natural reason tells us that anyone in possession of a great treasure would surely leave a "Last Will and Testament." Though Jesus died poor in material goods, He had much to leave in an inheritance. To whom did He leave all the treasures of Heaven? To whom did He entrust as the Executor of His Will?

In this episode I interview Tim Bete, the President of St. Mary Development Corporation. Check out all the amazing things Tim has been doing at St. Mary's--> https://www.stmarydevelopment.org

Today I wanted to share some insights from the book, "Mystical City of God" by Blessed Mother Agreda of Spain, about the Last Supper, Betrayal and Crucifixion of Jesus. These are sure to be 3 things you didn't know about the Passion!

In this episode I interview Wayne Topp. He and his family started "Rosary with the Topps." https://www.facebook.com/rosarywiththetopps

In this episode, Ed Jozsa, the author of "The Mystic Next Door" interviews me. Why did I write a book on the Seven Sorrows of Mary? What are our conferences all about?

In this episode I share some thoughts about St. Joseph- in honor of his Feast Day, March 19th.

In this episode we look at the life of Joseph the Patriarch. He was a man of sorrows. Yet his life pointed to the life of Christ and gives us insight into the redemptive nature of suffering.

Ladies, you have a dignity that far surpasses what the world would have you believe. In this podcast I share how great your dignity is, an amazing story from when I was in college, and a quick look at your dignity in the eyes of God.

Ed Jozsa survived a horrific car accident and shares the reality of the Spiritual Life because he came face-to-face with it while in a hospital bed fighting for his life. In this episode, Ed and Carl discuss the Way of the Cross and what Jesus' suffering must have been like based on the suffering that Ed experienced. Ed's website: http://www.presenceofgodencounters.com Ed's book: https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Next-Door-Extraordinary-Encounter/dp/B0BW2X9F6V

Ed Jozsa survived a horrific car accident and shares the reality of the Spiritual Life because he came face-to-face with it while in a hospital bed fighting for his life. In this episode, Ed and Carl discuss "Seven Christian Responses to Suffering." Ed's website: http://www.presenceofgodencounters.com Ed's book: https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Next-Door-Extraordinary-Encounter/dp/B0BW2X9F6V

How do we know the Spiritual Life is real? Ed Jozsa survived a horrific car accident and shares the reality of the Spiritual Life because he came face-to-face with it while in a hospital bed fighting for his life. In this episode, Ed encounters the Holy Spirit. Ed's website: http://www.presenceofgodencounters.com Ed's book: https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Next-Door-Extraordinary-Encounter/dp/B0BW2X9F6V

How do we know the Spiritual Life is real? Ed Jozsa survived a horrific car accident and shares the reality of the Spiritual Life because he came face-to-face with it while in a hospital bed fighting for his life. This episode is called, "He exited time," and Ed shares how he experienced eternity from a hospital bed. Ed's website: http://www.presenceofgodencounters.com Ed's book: https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Next-Door-Extraordinary-Encounter/dp/B0BW2X9F6V

How do we know the Spiritual Life is real? Ed Jozsa survived a horrific car accident and shares the reality of the Spiritual Life because he came face-to-face with it while in a hospital bed fighting for his life. This episode is called, "The Car Crash," and Ed shares how he survived the equivalent of falling out of a 10-story window. (Spoiler: it's a miracle!) Ed's website: http://www.presenceofgodencounters.com Ed's book: https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Next-Door-Extraordinary-Encounter/dp/B0BW2X9F6V

How do we know the Spiritual Life is real? Ed Jozsa survived a horrific car accident and shares the reality of the Spiritual Life because he came face-to-face with it while in a hospital bed fighting for his life. But years before that, Ed had another encounter with the  Spiritual Life. This amazing episode is called, "The Crucifix." Ed's website: http://www.presenceofgodencounters.com  Ed's book: https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Next-Door-Extraordinary-Encounter/dp/B0BW2X9F6V

How do we know the Spiritual Life is real? Ed Jozsa survived a horrific car accident and shares the reality of the Spiritual Life because he came face-to-face with it while in a hospital bed fighting for his life. But years before that, Ed had his first brush with the Spiritual Life. This amazing episode is called, "The Lifeguard." Ed's website: http://www.presenceofgodencounters.com  Ed's book: https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Next-Door-Extraordinary-Encounter/dp/B0BW2X9F6V

This episode covers the Spiritual Works of Mercy through the lens of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. And of course, this episode is sponsored by Our Lady of Kibeho!

This episode explains what you can expect from the Devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary. It's also somewhat of a road map of previous episodes. (And of course, it's sponsored by Our Lady of Kibeho!)

In this episode we hear from someone who has attended our conference entitled, "Everybody Suffers." My wife, Amy, reads the testimony from someone who attended but wants to remain anonymous out of respect for her family. When asked what she had to say to someone considering coming to the conference, she said, "Your life is about to change, and I promise you, it will be changed for the better! God bless you all!" As always, this episode is brought to you by Our Lady of Kibeho.

In this episode I share a sort of "Litany" of the Eucharist. As always, this episode is brought to you by Our Lady of Kibeho.

In this episode we take a look at the parable of the Sower and the Seed- and something I almost missed in Matthew 13. As always, this episode is brought to you by Our Lady of Kibeho.

In this episode we take a look at the significance of "Separation" throughout all of Salvation History. As always, this episode is brought to you by Our Lady of Kibeho.

In this episode, we look at how the Seven Sorrows of Mary can be a source of joy for us. As always, this episode is brought to you by Our Lady of Kibeho.

One of the promises of the Seven Sorrows is: they will be enlightened about the Divine Mysteries. In this episode, I share an insight into the Passion that I had based on praying the Seven Sorrows. As always, this episode is brought to you by Our Lady of Kibeho.

In this episode we'll talk about the Scapular of our Blessed Mother and the Scriptural significance of the Scapular. Most people think of the Brown Scapular, but did you know Our Lady of Sorrows gave the founders of the Servite Order a Black Scapular *before* she gave the Brown Scapular to St. Simon Stock?