On this week's show, we welcome John Abbate, the author of the fantastic new book Invest Yourself: Daring to Be Catholic in Today's Business World. Learn more about John's work and connect with him at Dynamic Catholic. Visit Possibility Productions at www.possibilityproductions.org. Enjoy a … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends #09: John Abbate “Invest Yourself”
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Emmy-Worthy Wisdom! Congratulations Matt Weber and CatholicTV
Friends already know of my well-established "fangirldom" of CatholicTV's host of "The Lens", Matt Weber. Matt's also one of my favorite authors, and an all-around talented and nice person. So I was thrilled by the recent announcement that Matt and his co-host Rose Weber, making her television … [Read more...] about Emmy-Worthy Wisdom! Congratulations Matt Weber and CatholicTV
Lisa Hendey & Friends #08: Megan Harrington, “The Dating Project”
On this week's show, we welcome Megan Harrington, the writer and producer of "The Dating Project", a feature documentary for Paulist Productions, Mpower Pictures and Family Theater Productions. The film will be in theaters nationwide on April 17. Find ticket information … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends #08: Megan Harrington, “The Dating Project”
The Miracle Season
https://youtu.be/5WyHB9D2Su0 Synopsis: In the inspiring true-life drama THE MIRACLE SEASON, one girl’s story leads her team and town to victory. In Iowa, the girls’ volleyball team, from Iowa City West High School, brings their community together, and Caroline Found – or “Line,” as she nicknamed … [Read more...] about The Miracle Season
Lisa Hendey & Friends #06: Eric Groth, Executive Producer of Paul, Apostle of Christ
On this week's show, we welcome Eric Groth, President and CEO of ODB Films and Executive Producer of the new film Paul, Apostle of Christ. https://youtu.be/7DFGmw5oe0E Eric Groth is President and CEO of ODB Films. Founded in 2005, ODB Films is an award-winning not-for-profit Catholic video … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends #06: Eric Groth, Executive Producer of Paul, Apostle of Christ
Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast #05: Kaiser Johnson
On this week's show, we welcome Kaiser Johnson, author of the great new book Grit & Glory: Cross Training Your Body and Soul. Kaiser also co-hosts the awesomely innovative show Catholic Central. Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast #05: Kaiser Johnson
Kenya Journal: Day Seven – February 25, 2018 – Transfigured by Love
Today, we had the great privilege of worshipping and receiving the Eucharist with the parish community of Christ the Savior Catholic Chapel in Meru, Kenya. When we drove the short distance to the parish and entered through metal gates, I did not understand that we were actually entering the grounds … [Read more...] about Kenya Journal: Day Seven – February 25, 2018 – Transfigured by Love
Kenya Journal: Day Six – February 24, 2018 – Saturday in Tharaka County
Today’s journal entry will be short, as our visit to remote Tharaka County had us on the bus and walking dirt roads for many hours. I’m tired, very tired… but it’s a joyous kind of tired. Tharaka-Nithi County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya located in Kenya's former Eastern Province. The … [Read more...] about Kenya Journal: Day Six – February 24, 2018 – Saturday in Tharaka County
Kenya Journal: Day Five – February 23, 2018 – The Power of Story
The disciples approached him and said, "Why do you speak to them in parables?" He said to them in reply, "Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone … [Read more...] about Kenya Journal: Day Five – February 23, 2018 – The Power of Story
Kenya Journal: Day Four – February 22, 2018 – Malaika, My Angel
We began today with a love song. Since song and dance are woven into the fabric of everyday life in Kenya, it's become a tradition that at many of our daily Unbound functions, we are greeted with musical entertainment. Today, was no exception, when the elders and mothers of Unbound's Nanyuki … [Read more...] about Kenya Journal: Day Four – February 22, 2018 – Malaika, My Angel
Kenya Journal: Day Three – February 21, 2018 – Empowered Mothers and Walking the Line
Today, I straddled the Equator and prayed intentionally for the grace to "walk the line" in my life. In a sense, we are hitting our groove here in Kenya. Our group of sponsors has become a family of sorts. We watch out for each other, reminding friends to apply sunscreen and to drink sufficient … [Read more...] about Kenya Journal: Day Three – February 21, 2018 – Empowered Mothers and Walking the Line
Kenya Journal: Day Two – February 20, 2018 – Family Fun Day!
Can you remember the very first time you or your child traveled? How about the first time you went to a zoo, slept in a hotel or even used a camera to take a photograph? The past few days, we Unbound sponsors were treated to the joy of being witnesses to these "firsts" as we welcomed our … [Read more...] about Kenya Journal: Day Two – February 20, 2018 – Family Fun Day!
Kenya Journal: Day 1 – February 19, 2019 – Getting There and Gathering
The joy is palpable, but to be honest so are the nerves. On this, my third Awareness trip with Unbound, I recognized some of the feelings in my stomach as a series of on-time arrivals carried me from the podium of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference through O’Hare airport in Chicago and … [Read more...] about Kenya Journal: Day 1 – February 19, 2019 – Getting There and Gathering
Join Me for Two Upcoming California “Grace of Yes” Events
Even as I pack my suitcase for my upcoming adventure in Kenya with Unbound, I am brimming with excitement about two upcoming opportunities to share "The Grace of Yes" at retreats in my home state of California. Both events are open to the public, so I hope if you live in Nor Cal or So Cal, you'll … [Read more...] about Join Me for Two Upcoming California “Grace of Yes” Events
Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast #03 – Stephen Chbosky “Wonder” and Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky “Perfectly Human”
It's time for a new Lisa Hendey & Friends podcast! Our guests this week are Stephen Chbosky, director of Wonder (coming to DVD and digital release this week) and Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky, an orthopaedic surgeon and the author of Perfectly Human. Sharing both of these interviews together reminds … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast #03 – Stephen Chbosky “Wonder” and Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky “Perfectly Human”
The 15:17 to Paris
https://youtu.be/IC_lnyn2R2Q Does life--even its ups and downs--prepare each of us to be something greater than we believe we're capable of being? The 15:17 to Paris shows us the stories behind an unlikely trio of courageous young men's call to action and all of the ingredients that prepared them … [Read more...] about The 15:17 to Paris