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Single Catholics desiring marriage: For Better, For Worse
Each episode contains a love story of how a married Catholic couple met to give you hope in finding your future spouse. Couples share practical advice to make your relationships stronger and the struggles they faced when they were single and dating and how they overcame them.
Episodes
23 episodes
23: How a Mother's intercession brought these two together
From dating a bible only Christian to participating in a Latin Mass. This couple met in their forties and talk about what makes a good Catholic marriage and questions to ask yourself in your discernment phase.
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Episode 23
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7:30
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22: A second chance at love!
After 10 years of online dating they finally found a person committed to marriage. Holding onto hope after an annulment is essential for finding a new relationship and drawing closer to God. Dating someone with kids brings it's own challenges, ...
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Episode 22
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7:51
21: I knew in the first week I wanted to marry him
After 22 years of marriage, Marine Corps Pilots Emily and Ricardo share how they met. They share how men and women communicate differently and what a woman defines as interruption compared to how a man defines interruption. Emily shares the tec...
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Episode 21
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8:47
20: He thought she was cute & the feeling was mutual
44 years later, Michelle & Kevin share how his sister brought them together. They will be sharing their memorable first date, the proposal story they can’t live down, struggles they faced in the first few years of marriage and one thing the...
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Episode 20
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11:14
19: Meeting in your 40s, how to create a great online dating profile
Why is it so important to listen to your wife's suggestions and what is the purpose of marriage, it may not be the answer you’ve heard before. This is a Catholic Match success story! He instantly felt comfortable with her and she loves being ma...
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Episode 19
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15:40
18: I was asked out eight times in one week, an unbeatable first date!
With over 22 years of marriage, they share how they went from not wanting kids, to now having eight, their unique first date and how to become a surrendered wife. Ben & Elisa were Protestants when they met and when they had their first four...
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Episode 18
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15:49
17: The smile that started it all, three pillars of a strong marriage
What are the three pillars to a successful relationship? Discover what the specific graces received from the Sacrament of Marriage are, practical advice for navigating long distance and tips for newly weds! Fill out the survey here:
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Episode 17
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20:20
16: How to heal & relationship advice if you come from a broken family
I was afraid of marriage... How to overcome your fears and build healthy relationships, the three main problems children from divorce face and how practical ways to avoid the same mistakes as your parents. Joey and Brigid Pontarelli share the c...
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Episode 16
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29:41
15: From breaking each other's heart to happily married
Navigating interfaith dating and overcoming uncertainty, Mandy & Joe found their way back to each other, and decided to chose to love one another forever! This one mindset helps to overcome the difficulties that come up in marriage. The cou...
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Episode 15
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17:41
13: Don't ignore these red flags, How single Catholic women can break free from toxic relationship patterns
What are the biggest signs that he's a healthy man and common red flags that indicate you're dating a narcissist. Learn the steps to go from an insecure attachment style, to a securely attached person to build a joyful, faith-filled marriage. I...
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Episode 13
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28:27
12: How to have hope in a long season of waiting
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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Episode 12
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12:17
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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17:23
11: She rejected me but now we're married
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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Episode 11
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10:43
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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Episode 10
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11:47
BONUS: Trusting God through trials, supporting your daughters vocation
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: The qualities of a woman of worth, when you still have feelings for your ex
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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Season 1
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Episode 9
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9:21
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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Episode 8
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16:13
7: He was impressed by her answer on purity
Maddie thought whoever marries him will be a lucky woman! Struggling with porn and don't know how to manage your sexual desires? We discuss how to maintain a chaste and pure relationship and advice for single Catholics who feel tempted to settl...
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Episode 7
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35:47
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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Episode 6
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28:46
BONUS: 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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4:00
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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Episode 4
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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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Episode 3
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18:31
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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Episode 1
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29:01