As we flip the calendar to May, many of us are thinking about how we normally celebrate Mother's Day and how this year will be different. The normal masses, brunches, and backyard gatherings will be replaced by zoom calls and facetime chats. To help you celebrate the special women in your life, … [Read more...] about Give Your Loved Ones a “Virtual Gathering Gift” this Mother’s Day!
Books
Join Me for a Read Aloud!
On Tuesday, 4/21 at 11 am ET (8 am PT) I will be reading my children's book "I Am God's Storyteller" with my friends at Paraclete Press. Now, more than ever, it's time for us to share our stories and savor the stories of our loved ones. When creating this book in collaboration with my illustrator … [Read more...] about Join Me for a Read Aloud!
Katie Broussard “Audacious Ignatius” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode #61
On this week's show, we meet Katie Broussard, an artist, educator, and illustrator of Audacious Ignatius, a children’s book about the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Katie Broussard: Katie Broussard is an artist, educator, and illustrator of Audacious Ignatius, a children’s book about the life … [Read more...] about Katie Broussard “Audacious Ignatius” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode #61
David Dziena “I Will Not Let Go, Daddy” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 60
On this week's show, it's storytime with children's author David Dziena who penned I Will Not Let Go, Daddy with his daughter Anya. David Dziena: David Dziena is the Editorial Director for Pflaum Publishing Group, a division of Bayard, Inc. He has also served as Executive Editor and Parish … [Read more...] about David Dziena “I Will Not Let Go, Daddy” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 60
Rose Rea “Spirit and Life” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 59
On this week's show, we meet Rose Rea, Founder of Radiant and Valiant Magazines and author of the beautiful new book Spirit and Life: The Holy Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Rose Rea: Rose Rea is the Founder of Radiant and Valiant Magazines, Catholic Magazines for young men and women now … [Read more...] about Rose Rea “Spirit and Life” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 59
Join Me for “Cooking with the Saints” Tomorrow, July 1
I'm excited (and admittedly a bit nervous) to share a fun experience tomorrow on my Instagram stories. I'll be "cooking with the saints"... specifically St. Junipero Serra on his feast day! This culinary craziness is to celebrate the launch of the new book Cooking with the Saints by Alexandra … [Read more...] about Join Me for “Cooking with the Saints” Tomorrow, July 1
Fr. George Rutler and Timothy Gordon – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode #51
On this week's show, we converse with the authors of two important new books. Fr. George Ruter shares about his latest work Grace and Truth: Twenty Steps to Embracing Virtue and Saving Civilization Next, we welcome Timothy J. Gordon, author of Catholic Republic: Why America Will Perish Without … [Read more...] about Fr. George Rutler and Timothy Gordon – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode #51
Sharing “I Am God’s Storyteller” at CatholicTV – VIDEO
One of the responsibilities, and frankly also one of the biggest challenges, of having a new book release is sharing the news about the book with others. I don't know any authors who relish self-promotion. For me, it's increasingly challenging. That's not because I doubt the worthiness of my work. … [Read more...] about Sharing “I Am God’s Storyteller” at CatholicTV – VIDEO
I Am God’s Storyteller
I Am God's Storyteller I Am God’s Storyteller invites children to use their gifts to shine God’s light and share the Gospel. Offering children examples of noted storytellers in Bible history (Sarah, Moses, Deborah, Esther, David, Isaiah, Mary, John the Baptist, and the Evangelists and early … [Read more...] about I Am God’s Storyteller
Amazing Sale Prices for “Grace of Yes” and “Chime Travelers” Books
Hi friends! Like many of you, I am taking this week "off" to enjoy Christmas with family and friends. But I did want to pop online and notify you about a very special sale opportunity on a few of my books. Chime Travelers Series 50% Off! If you're hoping to enjoy more books in the New Year with … [Read more...] about Amazing Sale Prices for “Grace of Yes” and “Chime Travelers” Books
Heather Renshaw “Death by Minivan” – Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast – Episode 35
On this week's show, we visit with Heather Anderson Renshaw, author of the wonderful new book Death by Minivan. Heather Renshaw: Heather Renshaw is a wife and mother of five exuberant children living in the missionary territory of suburban Portland, Oregon. When not ferrying kids in her overworked … [Read more...] about Heather Renshaw “Death by Minivan” – Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast – Episode 35
Taking “A Sacred Look” with Sister Nancy Usselmann
The first time I met Sr. Nancy Usselmann, she was dressed up as Lucy from "I Love Lucy" and enthusiastically leading party games at a television-themed Halloween party where the guests were encouraged to dress up as their favorite TV characters. That might sound funny to someone who has never … [Read more...] about Taking “A Sacred Look” with Sister Nancy Usselmann
Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 18: Leslea Wahl “Stories Matter”
Listen to this week's podcast online at Podbean, Libsyn, iHeartRadio On this week's show, we welcome award-winning author Leslea Wahl, co-author of the new fiction anthology Secrets: Visible and Invisible, for a conversation about fiction and why stories matter. Leslea Wahl: Leslea Wahl is an … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 18: Leslea Wahl “Stories Matter”
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
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”
Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast #01 – Pete Socks
I'm happy to be back behind the microphone for a new project, my "Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast" with Breadbox Media. Breadbox Media has been around for a few years in different formats, but the team there is now at work assembling an impressive team of podcasters that includes Sonja Corbitt, … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast #01 – Pete Socks
