Lisa Hendey & Friends

Conceived and founded by Mary Kay Hoal, is the first social networking service for youth that parents can embrace. Drawing on her corporate entrepreneurial experience as a media strategist, advertising, marketing and publishing VP formerly with CMP Media LLC, Mary Kay built the team.  A proud wife and mother of five children (both biological and adopted, ranging in age from 4-17 years old), Mary Kay Hoal faces the same challenges every parent does: keeping her kids safe; raising them to be good, happy and well-balanced people; and providing them with the tools and support to create their own future.  While Mary Kay readily admits that she didn't "get" the whole online social networking phenomenon at first, she quickly recognized its importance in her kids' lives. After researching the disturbing landscape of social networking sites—including endless inappropriate content and thousands of predators targeting youth—Mary Kay's mission became clear: raise the bar.  is a terrific online community where kids and

Our guests this week, Steve and Joni Abdalla, are the Catholic parents of three daughters and the founders of ™, an authentically Catholic toy company based in Indianapolis.  The inaugural product of Wee Believers is the "My Mass Kit", a great tool for faith formation for little ones. During this conversation, we discuss the mission and history of Wee Believers, as well as the "leap of faith" taken by the Abdalla family to share their love of faith with others. What is it like at your parish before liturgy starts? Is it a quiet, sacred church? Or is it noisy and neighborly? discusses this by sharing about a recent Saturday evening at his parish in Arizona. Do you want a in your inbox?  shares a quote from a recent Mary Vitamin and encourages you to sign up to receive your own. This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by , the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: – Rosary Workout Book Contest, Catholi

Michael St. Pierre is the host of a wonderful blog entitled , where he works to promote the spirituality of work.  Mike is the president of in Denville, New Jersey. Previously, he served as the Dean of Students at Oratory Preparatory School and was the lead campus minister at two other Catholic high schools. He is a graduate of Catholic University of America (B.A.) and Seton Hall University (M.A. Theology, M.A. Educational Leadership). His articles have appeared in numerous publications, and he has been a featured speaker at the Education Law Institute, the National Catholic Education Association Convention as well as numerous retreats. Ever hear of ? issues an invitation for activities you might consider during this Year of the Priest which is being celebrated by the worldwide Catholic Church. Do you find yourself, at the end of this Month of the Rosary, feeling like you’ve failed?  encourages all of us to keep trying in this week’s Mary Moment. Sean McGaughey, host of the , gives us a great digest of n

Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C. was ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 2008. He currently serves at in Phoenix, Arizona. He and Kevin Grove, C.S.C, . brings us a Mary Moment with Deacon flair!  Sarah and discuss devotion to the Blessed Mother, including , Louis de Montfort’s , the , and Sarah’s column on .  Don’t forget to contact Deacon Tom at his to get one of the free copies of the “Discerning Your Gifts” brochure. We close the show this week with a debut of the terrific Popple song Salt and Light from their new CD "Hip Hip Hooray".  . We are thrilled to announce our partnership with as they begin sponsoring this podcast.  Please support and to the Leading Catholic Singles Community. This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by , the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C.: – Rosary Workout Book Contest, CatholicMatch.com Membership Contest, , , Subscr

This week, we go along on the adventure of a lifetime with friend and fellow listener Deborah Schaben.  Listen in as Deborah shares her pilgrimage along the  Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Today -- is featured on a combined and a Mary Moment. We hope you'll join us as Sarah discusses her conversion to the Catholic Faith and how Mary was close to Sarah during her entire journey into the Church. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with as they begin sponsoring this podcast.  Please support and to the Leading Catholic Singles Community. This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by , the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: Deborah Schaben - , – Rosary Workout Book Contest, CatholicMatch.com Membership Contest, , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

This week, we are honored to share a conversation with , a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and a noted Catholic author and speaker.  Immaculée's books include , , and her latest book . Today on this Deacon Moment: words on an Archbishop... an Irish curmudgeon priest... and the late Holy Father John Paul II. Join in a tender moment about priests in this, the Year of the Priest. October is the Month of the Rosary, but it’s also Respect Life Month, and encourages us to pray a rosary -- even if we’re no good at it -- for human life. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: – Truth for Teens Contest, Rosary Workout Book Contest, , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

Peggy Bowes is a former Air Force pilot who left the military to raise and homeschool her two children.  Peggy's lifelong enthusiasm for fitness led her to bocome certified as an aerobics instructor, personal trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management consultant.  Her devotion to our Blessed Mother and her great prayer, the Rosary, inspired Peggy to create the and to share this devotion with others. Be sure to head over and leave a comment on our Rosary Workout Book Contest Post for your chance to win a copy of the Rosary Workout. Have you seen the play or the movie "The Man For All Seasons?" In it, Sir Thomas More introduces us to a silence that loudly speaks the Truth. Does our silence or do our actions speak loudly? This reflection invites us to consider Thomas More as we head towards Respect Life Sunday. This week, challenges you to think of Mary as a blankie, and you’ll get some history of Our Lady of Walsingham too!  (Note: much of this material originally appeared in .) Share your feedback at 206

On this week's show, we learn more about the great organization from Co-founder, Executive Director, and Chief Editor of the ENDOW Study Guides, Terry Polakovic.  Terry shares with us the mission of ENDOW and its ministry of bringing women together to discover their God-given dignity and to understand their role in humanizing and transforming society. Founded in 2003, ENDOW has grown from an idea into an international women's ministry.  Over 5,400 women have participated in ENDOW study groups in the last six years. How's this for being bold? says he's doing a Plug for Jesus. What do you think? By the way, have you been to Adoration lately? This week, has a prayer from Our Lady of Akita.  You can learn more about Our Lady of Akita at the , or you can read about the miracles and drama in the more in-depth coverage at and . Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: Terry Polakovic: ENDOW - , , – Truth for Teens Contest, , , Subscribe to the |

Our guest on this week's podcast is , a marriage and family expert, award winning author and national speaker.  Jim is currently the President of .  Jim's books include and .  In this Deacon Moment, shares an incident that happened just this weekend when a Eucharistic Minister didn't give a blessing to two young people coming forward at Communion time. What do you think about this? Why does a picture need a frame? Is a giraffe still a giraffe if you draw it with a short neck? This week we contemplate frames on Chesterton Moments with . In this week’s Mary Moment, shares a reflection on Mary written by her parish priest. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: Jim Merhaut:, – Truth for Teens Contest , , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

Sr. Mary Prudence Allen, R.S.M. is a member of the Religious Sisters of Mercy in Alma, Michigan. This week, we discuss her participation in the writing of .  She holds a professorship in philosophy at St. John Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado and is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Concordia University, Montreal.  Everyone loves surprises. But only Chesterton realizes Who first thought about surprising us. What will you do to surprise your family today? Enjoy this week's Chesterton Moment with Nancy Brown for the . What's that? The Leaky Deke? What the heck is that about? Today, combines Confession, a visit by the Bishop and the Holy Spirit to help solve one of Tom's problems. This week, shares a reflection on making grape jelly and the Blessed Mother’s upcoming birthday. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: Sr. Prudence Allen, R.S.M.: – Making Music Praying Twice Homeschool Edition, , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

This week, we feature the music of contemporary Catholic recording artist and mom .  I know you're going to fall in love with her new CD Beloved.  Mary has so many titles, but in this week’s Mary Moment, shares a poem on a cozy everyday sort of title, Our Lady of the Broom.  Visit and check out her book . Have you ever wondered about author G.K. Chesterton? Who is he? Why should I care? Find out on Chesterton Moments with Nancy Brown of and the American Chesterton Society. How would you feel if you found your priest inebriated and passed out? Today, story in which this very thing happened. Strange? Listen as we continue to celebrate the Year of the Priest. Remember to comment here on the blog for your chance to win an awesome Sarah Bauer tshirt!  Simply leave a comment by August 31, 2009 and you will be entered to win.  One winner will be randomly selected. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: , Catholicism Project:  by Avery by Pat Gohn

Our special guest on this week's podcast, Kate Daneluk, is the founder of a wonderful program entitled  .  Kate has taught music in Catholic schools and early education programs since 1994, when she graduated with high honors in Theology from St. Anslem College.  Continuing on with graduate work in education, she trained in early childhood music and movement at the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton. A mother of four, Kate provides engaging workshops on faith-inclusive early childhood music and movement for parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and schools.  Be sure to enter this week's "Making Music Praying Twice" contest, for your chance to win the Homeschool Edition of Making Music Praying Twice. Today's Deacon Moment contains tribute and appreciation for the work and evangelization by . Deacon Moment is about the Baptism of Our Lord and is titled, "The God of Mud and Muck." In this week's Mary Moment, not only includes a great song, “Mary’s Got My Back,” and also announces your chance to wi

My special guest for this week's podcast is Father Robert Barron.  This month, we are encouraging your support of Father Barron's latest project, .  Please and join us in praying for Father Barron and his team.  Father Robert Barron is a sought-after speaker on the spiritual life-from prestigious universities to YouTube to national conferences and private retreats. The prominent theologian and podcasting priest is one of the world's great and most innovative teachers of Catholicism. His global media ministry called has a simple but revolutionary mission - to evangelize the culture. In today's Deacon Moment, tells of a mysterious August snowfall that outlined the grounds for this 4th century Basilica of St. Mary Major. It is dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary and is one of five great and grand Churches of Rome. Mary is our example in many things, including prayer.  This week, uses a quote from Joseph Langford’s book to guide us toward using Mary as our guide and example.  Share your feedback at 206

This week's bonus episode brings you along on my recent trip to Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.  Come along with my parents and me as we visit some wonderful Catholic sites in Alabama and enjoy a special interview with my 10 year old nephew, Patrick. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: , , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

Our special guest for this week's show is Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of . This noted and Catholic journalist skillfully weaves together Pope Benedict's key statements on environmental justice into one volume. Additionally, she offers commentary that helps to unpack the Ten Commandments for the Environment, which were recently released by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Woodeene helps us understand how a commitment to being environmentally responsible blends with our Catholic faith and offers suggestions for building this lifestyle within our families. We begin a series of monthly reflections on the Year of the Priest. In today's reflection, invites us to consider that priests are a manifestation of the love of Christ, and that priests are the gloves that God uses to touch us. In this week’s Mary Moment, reflects on Mary as a baby person, inspired by the experience of her brother’s new son. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode:

Our guest this week is Steve Weidenkopf, noted speaker and author of the amazing resource . Epic is a twenty part study on the two thousand year history of the Catholic Church.  Steve and his co-author, Dr. Alan Schreck, identfy the main events in history, culture and politics, as well as identifying the popes, martyrs, saints and Doctors of the Church. This week, shares a reflection "Do Not Lose Heart -- There is Good News!" Tom's sharing is based on thoughts from a Staff Worker at Madonna House in Canada. on a passage from Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady, by Joseph Langford, encouraging us to seek Christ's peace in the midst of suffering. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: Steve Weidenkopf - , , , Twitter Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

On this week's episode, we feature the story of , a Catholic mom of four who was inspired to create the series of catechetical books for Catholic families.  In conjunction with this week's podcast, we are offering you a chance to win one of three prize packages of Kathy's books.  . shares a reflection entitled "Spiritual Freedom" inspired by the books and by Father Dave Pivonka. encourages us to emulate Mary's trusting surrender to God's will for our lives in this week's Mary Moment.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: , , , Twitter Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

This week, we share the special music of , a pediatrician and Catholic family man.  "The purpose of my music is to draw the family together and celebrate what they are all about" says Dr. Mike. The types and styles of music chosen by Dr. Mike shows this very thing. "I like songs that are of a nature that both child and adult will enjoy. The lyrics have things that will give both age groups something to enjoy and share. My goal is to have songs that are enjoyed by both adult and child, although often for different reasons." shares a reflection on Blessed Junipero Serra and reminds us of the special song "I Can Only Imagine", performed by Catholic recording artist . In this week's Mary Moment, reminds us to tune in to the voice of Jesus Christ as Mary did. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

Join me for a trip to San Antonio to attend this year's , sponsored by .  We speak with the participants, speakers and sponsors who made this event such a great success. Links for this Episode: , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with

Jerry Weber is a California and San Diego County native.  Jerry is a former liberal who spent most of his teenage years mixed up with drugs and a very dysfunctional home life.  Feeling called by God to turn his life around at 17, Jerry -- a lifelong Catholic -- found himself attending Mass and graduating high school a semester early.  Now at age 31 Jerry has grown into a proud Catholic with more Conservative values than he would have ever imagined.  Struggling to be a better Catholic, on top of dealing with anxiety and depression issues, Jerry shares his story on how God and the Church have and will continue to transform his life, how dealing with an anxiety disorder has affected his spiritual life, and how others can learn from his story. closes out this month's series on marriage with a reflection entitled "Marriage is a Partner Ship".  Be sure to download Deacon Tom’s today - it is filled with wonderful suggestions, book recommendations and a Marriage Sharing and Discussion Tool.  This month, Deacon Tom