For Better, For Worse: From single to happily married
Worried you'll never meet your spouse? Thought you would be married by now? Looking for marriage advice? You're in the right place. In this podcast, married Catholic couples share how they met their spouse and share their Catholic dating experiences. Through these personal journeys, you will not only be entertained but also educated and uplifted. Subscribe to the newsletter to join a community of likeminded, single Catholics (website link below) and follow and listen now!
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Episodes
14 episodes
12: I want to experience a great love
Love at last. Barbara shares her inspiring story of meeting her husband at the age of 47. Just seven months after their first encounter, this whirlwind romance led to a beautiful wedding with the Greg who had captured her heart at 57. Hear how ...
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BONUS: I was stranded on a mountain overnight
After Pope Francis approves Medjugorje devotion this is a timely and epic conversion story. This episode involves a proposal, or two and a heartwarming testimony full of suspense and unexpected turns. Listen to how Ange and David met in episode...
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11: What to do if you’re unsure about going on a date (Part 1)
From his earnest attempts to ask her out to her initial hesitations, this couple shares how they knew they were called to marriage. Explore the meaning of love, commitment, and the beautiful process of discovering one another while seeking God’...
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10: Can you fall in love at first sight
Fr. Ripperger says no. David & Ange met in a pub in Perth, Western Australia. Medjugorje played a huge part in them getting married and overcoming their faith differences. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje:
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11:47
BONUS: How to support your daughter to become a nun with the Home of the Mother
Amy & Shannon a family with nine children, share their infertility journey, Sr. Hayden's vocation story, and the benefits of being lay members of The Home of the Mother. Follow Amy on Instagram
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11:36
9: Finding a Proverbs 31 woman of worth
Dating your ex? Hear how two teenagers fell in love and discerned God's will for their life. Hear how friendship turned into love, differences in faith and how they reconnected after a breakup. Discover how Amy left Protestantism and converted ...
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8: Should you date a Non-Catholic?
Are things not going according to your timeline? A couple who met online, navigated the challenges of breakups, and are now reflecting on their first year of marriage. Learn how to find hope that God has a plan for your life and wants you to be...
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16:13
7: How to date with passion and purpose, struggling with porn & God's plan for man + woman
Struggling with porn and don't know how to manage your sexual desires? Afraid of being single and never finding the one? We discuss how to maintain a chaste and pure relationship and advice for single Catholics who feel tempted to settle. ...
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6: How to be financially ready to get married young, dating your homeschool crush
Dating at 16 & 18, Kateri & Patrick share practical advice for achieving financial readiness for marriage at a young age and how they went from deep friendship to dating. These homeschool sweethearts share the challenges they faced duri...
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28:46
5: For anyone who needs encouragement & feels abandoned by God
You are worth the wait. This solo episode is a reminder to anyone who is feeling like they have been deserted by God and have gone through heartbreak. It covers everything from staying close to God and Jesus and Mary as the source of healing.&n...
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4: How to have clarity & freedom while dating, saving kissing until marriage?
Emily & Jared met when they were working for a campus ministry. They bonded over their love of Theology of the Body by St. John Paul II. Boundaries in their relationship included not lying down together, being mindful of staying up too late...
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21:09
3: A true marker of a great Catholic wife/mother, our 3 kids nearly didn't happen
Croatian couple met when they were 21 on Easter Sunday. How do you say goodbye at the end of a date? Are people really taking the time to get to know each other?
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2: Converting to Catholicism while dating, God showed us the way
A Protestant and Atheist met on Tinder, leave the hookup culture and convert to Catholicism. This couple gives witness to the power of the sacraments and how to avoid the pitfalls of online dating and temptations.
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1: From single & heartbroken to tasting the good wine
From overcoming depression & how to find joy and hope in the waiting season. Brendan & Meredith met through a mutual friend on the phone and began dating long-distance. They cover everything from the first in-person meeting to the impor...
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