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Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Danielle Bean
Faith
Prayer
Advent
Lent
Catholic Faith
Motherhood
Catholicism
God
Marriage
Christmas
Parenting
Forgiveness
Mental Health
Family Life
Divine Mercy
Peace
Family
Gratitude
Catholic Women
Catholic Church

Danielle shares advice, encouragement, and connection for Catholic women in all walks of life. daniellebean.substack.com daniellebean.substack.com

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit daniellebean.substack.com

Hello! Here’s a little idea I had, and in typical DB fashion, I went right into creating it: a mini podcast just for my paid subscribers here at Substack. You ca... more

Today’s episode is a little different.

I’m sharing a clip from a recent Lenten prayer session inside my Girlfriends community, where we reflected on Jesus’ invitation to “abide in me.”

If your Lent hasn’t gone the way you planned… this is for you. more

As Christmas draws near, take a quiet moment to pause, breathe, and listen.

In this episode of Girlfriends, Danielle Bean shares the reflection portion from Session Three of the Advent Prayer Series, centered on the shepherds’ encounter with the ang... more

Advent invites us into a kind of waiting that isn’t empty, but holy. I’m sharing the opening reflection from our second Advent prayer session, where we slow down together and make space for God in the middle of the busy season. We reflect on how God ... more

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Recent Guests

Samantha Stephenson
Catholic convert, homeschooling mother of four, and author.
Episode: Grace in the Slow Work of Healing
Jennifer Thomas
Writer, host of the Morning Glory Podcast, and contributor for Catholic Mom.
Catholic Mom
Episode: Finding God in the Hospital
Stacey Sumereau
A mother and former musical theater performer who now runs a podcast and speaks on faith and motherhood.
Episode: God's Light in the NICU
Roxane Salonen
A writer, speaker, and advocate for faith and family life.
Contributed to multiple publications including Catholic newspapers
Episode: Surrendering to Grace in Marriage
Sarah Christmyer
Mother, grandmother, widow, author, speaker, and teacher focused on women's faith in the scripture.
Episode: Faith Through the Storms
Laura Phelps
A writer, Catholic author, and content creator at Walking With Purpose, sharing insights on faith and motherhood.
Walking With Purpose
Episode: The Cost of Keeping the Peace
Mary Lenaburg
A wife, mother, author, and speaker, who shares her journey of resilience after losing her daughter.
Ascension
Episode: Resilience After Loss
Jamie McAleer
Author and mom, grandma, and the writer of the book 'I Will Come to You, What the Eucharist Teaches Us About Heaven'.
4PM Media
Episode: Adoption, the Eucharist, and the Relentless Love of God
Colleen Pressprich
Author, former missionary, Montessori teacher, and homeschooling mom
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Episode: Real Moms of Real Saints

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Non catholic but I like this

    I really like this catholic girlfriends podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah joy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Peace

    The Girlfriends podcast always brings me peace. Danielle touches on relevant subjects, introduces ordinary speakers doing extraordinary things, and makes me believe that I can keep trying to focus and live my life the way God tells me. Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mom who keeps on trying
    United States9 months ago
  • Uplifting Wisdom

    This podcast feels like a trusted friend walking with you in your faith journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dana Nygaard, LPC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast for Catholic Women

    This is a great podcast for Catholic women of all ages and from all walks of life. Danielle has an uplifting, cheerful attitude that can lift your mood and spirit while listening, and she offers simple, practical tips and advice for daily living. She helps make striving for a spiritual life feel attainable no matter what state of life you may be in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlackstarSwift
    United States2 years ago
  • Wow I’m so excited about this podcast!

    This was recommended from a Catholic woman I follow on TikTok and I’m so glad I began to listen. Thank you for sounding like a friend to a young mom and wife in her 30s making this easy to digest and so good for my spiritual journey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    x3 laurennnn81
    United States2 years ago

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Guests bring diverse perspectives on faith, healing, and motherhood, creating a welcoming community for Catholic women.
Listeners find new wisdom and practical guidance for daily faith and family life.
The host's warmth and practical tips feel like chatting with a supportive friend.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Parenting Teens in a Broken World
Q: What might you say to a mom right now who's listening that maybe is feeling brokenhearted over something with her child and unsure how to respond to something that they're bringing to her?
Don't give up; reach out to trusted friends or your priest for support to navigate these challenges.
Finding God in the Hospital
Q: What words of encouragement might you offer to somebody who's in a situation like that?
Give yourself some grace and have patience with yourself, along with looking for what's going right in your life.
Faith Through the Storms
Q: How might you encourage somebody who's feeling like they're just not seeing or feeling God's presence in the middle of that storm right now?
Put yourself where you know He is, like going to adoration, and pour out your heart in prayer.
Faith Through the Storms
Q: How did this affect your relationship when things didn't go well?
It was hard because as I began looking into the Catholic Church, it was like what I thought was a really strong foundation crumbled, and I didn't have anything to hang onto.
The Cost of Keeping the Peace
Q: Can you introduce us to the deeper and quieter healing journey you're on right now?
Laura shares about recognizing that her identity isn't solely defined by past traumas and that there's more complexity to her heart.

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A faith-focused show offering practical wisdom, encouragement, and community for Catholic women navigating daily life as wives, moms, daughters, and professionals. Across recent episodes, topics span Advent preparation, faith-filled motherhood, healing journeys, and grace in relationships, with guests sharing personal stories of resilience, body mindfulness, and spiritual practice. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on actionable faith — from prayer and surrender to nurturing a compassionate outlook toward family and self — making it a supportive resource for listeners seeking spiritual guidance, community, and realistic steps to integrate faith into everyday life.

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1. Samantha Stephenson
2. Jennifer Thomas
3. Stacey Sumereau
4. Roxane Salonen
5. Sarah Christmyer
6. Laura Phelps
7. Mary Lenaburg
8. Jamie McAleer

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