How-to Catholic

  We’re not going to leave you in suspense, this is, in fact, the last episode of the How-to Catholic Podcast. While we are definitely sad about this fact, it is time to retire the podcast and in this episode we tell you why.   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep13: How-to Finale appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    In life it can be easy to just go through the motions and miss opportunities to truly live. But how do we live with purpose and intention when there are so many things we could, and possibly should be doing? On the podcast today host Lisa Cotter interviews Catholic speaker, blogger, and now […] The post S5 Ep12: How-to Intentional Living with Kathryn Whitaker appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Average is a word that accurately sums up most of our lives that are honestly filled with more ordinary moments than extraordinary ones. Yet, we often forget to enjoy and lean into the ordinary. So how do we make the most of the ordinary and find joy in the simple things? On today’s podcast […] The post S5 Ep11: How-to Average with Mary Arnold appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s time for the Q&A episode! You’ve got Qs and we’ve got As. Get ready to have some fun. On the podcast today hosts Kevin and Lisa answer questions about dating, marriage, ministry, parenting, prayer, Kevin’s favorite soccer podcast, advice for our teenage selves and more. Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Here at How-to Catholic we are constantly telling you to be saints, yet we somehow we’ve never done an episode on the Saints… until now. So who are these halo wearing men and women of every time and place? What does it mean to have a devotion to them and why should we have one […] The post S5 Ep9: How-to Saints appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Working with other people can be tough. Whether they be family members, coworkers, or fellow Catholics. BUT, what if there was a proven model that could help you identify the problem and find a better way forward? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share the world-renown Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along […] The post S5 Ep8: How-to Dysfunction appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Have you ever gone to Mass and wished that you were able to get more out of the Liturgy? Have you ever walked out wishing you could have given more to God? On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa share 5 easy ways to help you not only give more but also receive more […] The post S5 Ep7: How-to Mass appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s possibly one of the greatest methods for evangelization and spiritual growth that Christianity has ever known and it’s so simple that almost anyone can do it, including you. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter talk about small groups and give you 5 steps for leading your own.   SHOWNOTES Small Group […] The post S5 Ep6: How-to Small Group appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of June! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: June appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    It’s time for the 4th and final installment of our discernment series! Today on the podcast Kevin interviews the incredible Fr. Josh Johnson on how to discern whether or not you might be called to the priesthood. On the episode, they discuss Fr. Josh’s vocation story and look at 3 steps for focusing […] The post S5 Ep5: How-to Discernment: Priesthood with Fr. Josh Johnson appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Consecrated virginity might be the most misunderstood vocation in the Catholic Church. It’s often mistaken for a call to the “single life,” but this vocation, which predates religious sisters and nuns, is actually quite the opposite. So what exactly is a consecrated virgin? On this episode, host Lisa Cotter interviews Andrea Politio, who is […] The post S5 Ep4: How-to Discernment: Consecrated Virginity with Andrea Polito appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s time for part 2 of our 4-part series on discernment. On this episode, Lisa interviews her friend, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers, who is a religious sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Sr. Mary Elizabeth shares her story of discernment and gives 5 tips for discerning religious […] The post S5 Ep3: How-to Discernment: Religious Life with Sr. Mary Elizabeth Alberts, SOLT appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  One of the most frequently asked questions Kevin and Lisa receive is, “How do I discern my vocation?” This question makes sense because in a world that changes so often it can be difficult to pick one final state of life. So to help with your discernment dilemma, on today’s episode How-to Catholic is starting […] The post S5 Ep2: How-to Discernment: Marriage appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Our culture constantly offers us different approaches to happiness, but it typically fails to offer us the one way to happiness that has worked for thousands of years. What is this method and how can we concretely work towards happiness? It’s all about virtue. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share what […] The post S5 Ep1: How-to Virtue appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of May! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: May appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of April! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: April appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Pilgrimages are a pretty cool idea, but most people need a few more details. Where should you go? How should you get there? What do you need to know to turn these holy opportunities into a reality? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter tackle part two of a two-part series on pilgrimages. They’ll […] The post S4 Ep20: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  St. Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Spiritual travel has always been a part of the Catholic faith in the form of a pilgrimage, but what is a pilgrimage anyways? Is it just a Catholic vacation? What’s the significance behind this incredible […] The post S4 Ep19: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 1 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of March! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   March’s Devotion: St. Joseph S3 Ep16: How-to St. Joseph Prayer St. Joseph […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: March appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s no secret that Kevin and Lisa recently had a baby and after going through this experience of transition for the 4th time they’ve continued to learn more and more about how to care for a newborn and themselves. On today’s podcast, the Cotters share with you 4 dos for life with a newborn. […] The post S4 Ep18: How-to Newborn appeared first on Lisa Cotter.