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.

  So you know that you’re called to spread a message that God wants you to share, but what’s the best way to do it? In our digital world, there are so many options and endless mediums to figure out, where should you start?   On today’s episode, Kevin and Lisa finally get back to […] The post S4 Ep17: How-to Platform Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of February! 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   February’s Devotion: The Holy Family Prayer: Prayer to the Holy Family Reading […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: February appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  After a retreat, conference, mission trip, or pilgrimage most attendees experience a sort of “spiritual high” that lasts for a few days or weeks. However, if the high isn’t capitalized on, once it’s gone, it’s easy to let things go back to normal. In an effort to prevent this kind of spiritual backsliding, on […] The post S4 Ep16: How-to Spiritual High appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of January! 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   January’s Devotion: The Holy Name of Jesus Prayer: Litany of the Holy Name of […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: January appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of December! 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   December’s Devotion: Immaculate Conception (Also, the Divine Infancy) Prayer: Litany of the Immaculate […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: December appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Have you ever thought about having a Catholic platform? Have you ever wondered what it might take to publish a book, become a public speaker, or start a podcast? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa discuss 5 questions about launching a platform. They look at discerning your calling, finding your niche, spreading your […] The post S4 Ep15: How-to Platform: Part 1 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Our Church calls each baptized Catholic to share the faith, but what if you don’t know how? Where would you start? And what would the end goal be? These are the questions that Kevin answers in his new book, Called: Becoming an Everyday Disciple in a Post-Christian World. On today’s podcast, hosts Kevin and […] The post S4 Ep14: How-to Called appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of November! 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 November’s Devotion: Holy Souls Prayer: Eternal Rest Prayer Video: Fr. Mike Schmitz on Indulgences […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: November appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Few things can hold us back in life like fear. It steals our joy, it tells us we’re not enough, and it stops us from being fully alive. We know deep down that this isn’t what we were made for, but facing fears and clearly seeing reality takes an immense amount of courage. On the podcast […] The post S4 Ep13: How-to Live Fearless with Lisa Brenninkmeyer appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Dating is… complicated. For many Catholic singles, the process of finding Mr. or Mrs. Right is annoying at best. After trying Catholic young adult groups, Bible studies, and gatherings at bars, many throw their hands up in frustration because they don’t seem to be getting anywhere. And then the thought crosses their mind, “Should I […] The post S4 Ep12: How-to Online Dating appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

Fatherhood is one of the most important jobs on the planet. Many in our Church and society recognize that fathers are struggling to be the dads their children need them to be. What can Catholic men do today to reverse this trend and be great dads in the 21st century? On the podcast today hosts […] The post S4 Ep11: How-to Dad appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of October! 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   October’s Devotion: Holy Rosary Books Total Consecration to Mary by St. Louis […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: October appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We’re mid-way through season 4, so on today’s podcast, we’ll open up the listener mailbag and answer your burning questions. On the episode today we’ll talk about getting nervous before giving a big talk, building community as a young family, discussing your faith with non-Catholics, living balance, kids […] The post S4 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Do you ever wish you could deepen your relationship with your significant other? Do you struggle to invest in your relationship like you know you should? Date night is a universally recognized way to strengthen romantic relationships, but what does it look like and what are some ways to make sure it happens? On today’s […] The post S4 Ep9: How-to Date Night appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Have you ever felt like God was distant? Have you been in a place where you felt spiritually dead? Feeling dry is a common occurrence in the spiritual life, even saints struggled with it, but we don’t often talk about it. What can we do in these moments when we feel apart from God? On […] The post S4 Ep8: How-to Spiritual Dryness appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Our Church needs leaders. We don’t just need bishops and priests to lead. Not just those who are smart or influential. Now, more than ever, our Church needs everyone to use their gifts and talents to lead. But, what does this look like? How do we learn to lead? Today on the podcast, hosts Kevin and […] The post S4 Ep7: How-to Leadership appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of September! 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 September’s Devotion: Our Lady of Sorrows Prayer: Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: September appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

Friends, let’s be honest: It’s been a summer of scandal and crisis. There are so many things to sort through, so many emotions, and so many questions that remain. But one question, in particular, continues to linger: What are we supposed to do? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter give you 5 actions […] The post S4 Ep6: How-to Crisis appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s been 6 weeks since we last podcasted because life has been full of transitions. In this informal episode, we update you on what we’ve been up to and address the recent Church scandals*. God-willing, we will get back into the swing of regular episodes next Monday! *Please note, the last half of this episode and […] The post Life Update appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of August! 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 August’s Devotion: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Encyclopedia on the Immaculate Heart […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: August appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Let’s face it: parish life can be hard, but it can also be very fulfilling. As Catholics the parish is a primary place where we are called to encounter God and accompany others, but how do we connect with our parish in a real and meaningful way? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa […] The post S4 Ep5: How-to Parish appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of July! 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 July’s Devotion: Most Precious Blood of Jesus Chaplet of the Most Precious […] The post Liturgical Lowdown: July appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Something new is about to go down on the podcast because tomorrow Lisa is putting up the first of many liturgical lowdown mini-episodes. In order to prepare you for this new series, today hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are giving you some vision for why to live liturgically and filling you in on some […] The post S4 Ep4: How-to Liturgical Living appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Do you know how to have tough conversations about the faith? When we live authentic Catholic lives, friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors will start asking us all sorts of questions. How will we respond in these important situations? On today’s episode, Kevin and Lisa give you 5 do’s and don’ts on how to […] The post S4 Ep3: How-to Apologetics appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Do you know how to say goodbye? Summer is a time filled with saying farewells to jobs, friends, houses, and schools. Last impressions are really important for how people will remember us and how we will remember them: how can we learn to do this well? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter give […] The post S4 Ep2: How-to Goodbyes appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s the first episode of season four and do we have a show for you. On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are talking about fertility as they share what they wish they had known about this topic before they got married. Along the way, they’ll give you a Catholic hack that will […] The post 4 Ep1: How-to Fertility appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s that time of year… Sacraments! Weddings, Confirmations, First Communions and more. Sacraments connect us to Christ and receiving one is a highlight for any Catholics. How can we learn more about these amazing gifts? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa give you 6 things that you might not know about Sacraments. Along the […] The post S3 Ep20: How-to Sacraments appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  BURN OUT! Have you ever felt like you didn’t have anything left to give? It can happen to anyone and it happened to Kevin and Lisa during the last few weeks. How do we get here and how do we get out? On today’s podcast, your hosts talk about 8 tips on how to […] The post S3 Ep19: How-to Burnout appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s the most important week in the Church calendar, but what are we supposed to do again? Maybe the best thing is to make sure we take time to experience God’s love in a new way. On today’s podcast, hosts Kevin and Lisa talk about 3 ways to receive God’s love this Holy Week. Along […] The post S3 Ep18: How-to Receive appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Truth: we are all broken and in need of healing, but this a fact that perhaps we don’t like to readily admit. However, keeping our painful memories in the dark causes more trouble than having the courage to bring them into the light. On today’s episode, Lisa interviews the inspirational Crystalina Evert on not […] The post S3 Ep17: How-to Heal with Crystalina Evert appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  St. Joseph is the patron saint of the entire universal Church, but how much do we really know about him? Whether you’re fully ready for the Solemnity of St. Joseph coming up or don’t know what a Solemnity is, this episode will help you learn just a little bit more about this important saint. […] The post S3 Ep16: How-to St. Joseph appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  For the very first time on the How-to Catholic podcast we welcome…. a man of the cloth. Fr. Brian Larkin, who’s our friend and soon to be yours, talks to us about spiritual reading. On the episode today, Kevin and Fr. Brian discuss why it’s so important to read (even more than listening to podcasts), […] The post S3 Ep15: How-to Spiritual Reading with Fr. Brian Larkin appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Every Church has them and now that it’s Lent it’s time to pray them, we’re talking about the Stations of the Cross. Whether you’ve never done the stations before or you think you know everything about them, this episode will help you enter more deeply into this sacred and important tradition. On today’s podcast, […] The post S3 Ep14: How-to Stations appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  One of the three most important aspects of Lent is prayer. But so many people wonder – how do I start? Am I doing this right? What can I do to go deeper? And, do I actually need to pray every day? On today’s podcast, Kevin and Lisa talk about 4 steps for prayer. […] The post S3 Ep13: How-to Prayer appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Lent is almost here…What are you going to do? Do you need help deciding on how you are going to fast? Do you want ideas on how to make the most of your Lent? On the podcast today, our guest James Baxter from ThoseCatholicMen shares four components from his program Exodus 90 that you […] The post S3 Ep12: How-to Exodus 90 with James Baxter appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We’re mid-way through season 3, so on today’s podcast, Kevin and Lisa open up the listener mailbag and answer your burning questions. On the episode today some of the questions they answer include: what to do about Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday sharing a day on the calendar, how […] The post S3 Ep11: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Feminism. For many, fewer words bring up positive or negative stereotypes and emotions. Does feminism have anything to do with Catholicism? Would Jesus consider himself to be a feminist? Should all women be feminists? On the podcast today Lisa interviews Claire Swinarski, host of The Catholic Feminist podcast who, spoiler alert, says yes, all […] The post S3 Ep10: How-to Feminism with Claire Swinarski appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  In our culture, we have a hard time understanding what it means to be a friend. What kind of friendships do we have? What does it mean to be a friend to someone else? And how do we get better at this whole friendship thing? On today’s podcast, Kevin and Lisa look at true friendship as they explore […] The post S3 Ep9: How-to Friendship appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Christmas is over, Lent begins in just one month, and right now we find ourselves in the season of Ordinary Time. However, this isn’t any ordinary, Ordinary Time. Traditionally in the Catholic Church, this time is known as Carnival Season. But what exactly is Carvnival Season and what does it have to do with […] The post S3 Ep8: How-to Carnival with Mallory Smyth appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  FOCUS’ SLS Conference is the real deal. Whether you attended the conference last week or haven’t even heard about it, on this episode Kevin and Lisa will give you an inside look at one of the biggest Catholic conferences of the year. On the podcast today, your hosts discuss eight highlights of SLS. Plus, […] The post S3 Ep7: How-to SLS18 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  New Year, New You…. The world says it’s time for resolutions, but should we even care? As you begin to consider what’s in store for 2018, Kevin and Lisa take a look at the lives we are living and the story we will tell. On the podcast today, your hosts discuss how your lives […] The post S3 Ep6: How-to Story appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Get excited, Christmas is almost here!… On the podcast today Kevin and Lisa give you part three of their three-part, Adult Jesse Tree series. Covered in the episode are many of the moments in Salvation History that most of us don’t really think about or know about, such as the split of the kingdom, […] The post S3 Ep5: How-to Salvation History: Part 3 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  The Adult Jesse Tree Continues… On the podcast today, Kevin and Lisa give you part two of a three-part series on Salvation History. In this show, Kevin and Lisa will be discussing Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and David and how they played crucial roles in carrying God’s plan forward. As we try to grow closer […] The post S3 Ep4: How-to Salvation History: Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Advent is a time of preparation… a time to think about the past and why God needed to send us a Savior. On the podcast today, Kevin and Lisa will begin part one of a three-part series on Salvation History for an adult version of the Jesse Tree. To begin the series, Kevin and Lisa […] The post S3 Ep3: How-to Salvation History: Part 1 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s that time of year again…shopping for Christmas gifts. But, how do we not just buy stuff, but give memorable presents that help to honor the people who are receiving our gifts? On the podcast today, Kevin and Lisa will be discussing not only how to give thoughtful presents, but also an awesome list […] The post S3 Ep2: How-to Gifts appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  The podcast is back and Thanksgiving is here. In a culture that seems to have everything, we ironically fail to be grateful for what we have. How can we reverse this trend? How can we truly be thankful this Thanksgiving? On the podcast today, Kevin and Lisa discuss four ways to cultivate an attitude […] The post S3 Ep1: How-to Gratitude appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Are you in a rut? Or, maybe you’ve been in a rut before and it took you awhile to get out? This week Kevin shares one simple way to get out of a rut by examining how the disciples left their old lives to follow Jesus.   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com […] The post Blogcast: In a Rut? The One Simple Way to Get Out appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Becoming a saint is not a thing of the past. Even today, saints are being made and Chiara Corbella Petrillo is just one of them. Looking for some inspiration in this vale of tears? You’ve found it. P.S. I wrote this post a few months after Chiara passed away. This June the cause for […] The post Blogcast: Saints Are Still Being Made: Meet Chiara Corbella Petrillo appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

As Catholics, we have a number of phrases and sayings we use with one another on a consistent basis. One of the most common sayings is “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary use words.” This quote is popularly attributed to St. Francis of Assisi.  But, did St. Francis of Assisi really say […] The post Blogcast: Did St. Francis Really Say That? appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Ever wonder why after 12 years of marriage Kevin and Lisa only have three kids? Today’s blogcast by host Lisa Cotter was written in 2012, back when they only had two, but it still explains the reason.     Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post Blogcast: Wait, Do You Only Have Two Kids? appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Today host Kevin Cotter will be reading one of his most popular blog posts ever on how someone goes through the official process of becoming a saint. Have you ever heard words like Venerable or Servant of God and wondered what they actually meant? Have you ever wondered what it takes to go from […] The post Blogcast: The Road to Canonization: How Someone Becomes a Saint appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the first-ever How-to Catholic blogcast! Today host Lisa Cotter will be reading a blog post she wrote in response to a question she frequently gets on whether or not it’s okay to date someone with the hope that maybe, one day they’ll turn into a Jesus person. Enjoy!   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook […] The post Blogcast: The Trouble with Evangedating appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… whether you love it or hate it, social media is something we all have to deal with. It influences our relationships, our communities, our national and international conversations, and even our faith. What’s the best way to use it? What questions should we be asking ourselves as we engage it? On […] The post S2 Ep20: How-to Social Media appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Death. We really don’t like thinking about it, but the way we think about death says a lot about our Catholic faith. How do we react to death and remember those who have gone before us? How do we think about our own death? On the podcast today, Kevin and Lisa discuss five truths […] The post S2 Ep19: How-to Death appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  St. Jerome once said, “Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ”. If we want to be followers of Jesus, we can’t ignore this vital part of our faith. On the podcast today, Kevin and Lisa discuss 4 keys to helping you read Scripture like a Catholic. You’ll learn why Scripture is so unique, how […] The post S2 Ep18: How-to Scripture appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Does your parish have a place where people can ask questions about Jesus and His Church without feeling awkward? On the podcast, Kevin interviews his friend Sarah Kaczmarek about how we can create a space in our churches for people who are searching as we look at 5 steps for running The Alpha Course. […] The post S2 Ep17: How-to Alpha with Sarah Kaczmarek appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s that time of year… Kevin and Lisa’s engagement anniversary! In honor of this occasion, on the podcast today they share their engagement story, as well as 7 tips for engagement because being engaged can be an exciting period, but if it’s not done with intention, it can easily be wasted. So what does […] The post S2 Ep16: How-to Engagement appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Confession. It’s one of the sacraments of healing, but so often the priest is like a doctor that we don’t want to see. We fear confession. We ignore it. We forget about it. But, what if we learned how to be healed through it? To help you get the most from confession, hosts Kevin […] The post S2 Ep15: How-to Confession appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Summer is winding down and the possibility of hitting the reset button on your schedule is likely on your mind, but how you are going to go about doing it might not be clear. To help you get the fall started on the right foot, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are spending the next […] The post S2 Ep14 How-to Schedule: Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Summer is winding down and the possibility of hitting the reset button on your schedule is likely on your mind, but how you are going to go about doing it might not be clear. To help you get the fall started on the right foot, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are spending the next […] The post S2 Ep13: How-to Schedule: Part 1 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Do you have friends or family members who are considering the religious life? On the podcast today, Kevin interviews his good friend, Jeff Stephens on how to help those in discernment. After serving for two years with FOCUS, Jeff has spent time in discernment with a religious community and in an archdiocesan seminary.   […] The post S2 Ep12 How-to Religious: Supporting Friends Who Are Joining Religious Life with Jeff Stephens appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  What do the elderly have to offer to the world? More than you might think. On the podcast today Lisa interviews her college friend, Sr. Dara Catherine of the Little Sisters of the Poor. For the last decade, Sr. Dara has spent her days serving the elderly and today she shares her wisdom and […] The post S2 Ep11 How-to Elderly with Sr. Dara of the Little Sisters of the Poor appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. It’s time for a special Q and A episode in which hosts Kevin and Lisa answer questions from YOU. Topics range from dating and relationships to living your faith in public to what to do if you want to publish a book. You’ll also hear about a Catholic hack […] The post S2 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Marriage. One of God’s greatest gifts and, if we’re honest, one of the greatest opportunities for growth in holiness. For many, expectations can make or break a marriage. In our over-idealized world, it’s easy to expect perfection and continual bliss, but that’s not always the reality. In today’s episode, Kevin and Lisa be talking […] The post S2 Ep9 How-to Marriage: What we Wish we had Known appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  On the podcast, we often talk about our work with FOCUS, but we realized that we’ve never really talked directly about what exactly FOCUS is and our lives as missionaries. If you’ve ever been curious about focus, or even if you know about it, but want to learn more, this episode is for you. […] The post S2 Ep8 How-to FOCUS: 5 Myths Debunked appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  In our culture today, it’s very common to have family members who are away from the faith. This can make for a difficult situation as we care deeply about these people, but often don’t know what to do. In this episode, host Kevin Cotter interviews focus missionary Kelsey Skoch on how she helped bring […] The post S2 Ep7 How-to e-FAM-gelize: Bringing Loved Ones Back with Kelsey Skoch appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Ordinary Time – there’s nothing going on, right? Wrong. Ordinary time has some amazing opportunities for us to grow in our faith. On today’s episode, Kevin and Lisa share three ways the Church invites us to live our Catholic faith and culture during the season of Ordinary Time. Why does it matter? Becuase something is […] The post S2 Ep6 How-to Ordinary Time: Make it Extraordinary appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s summer – a season of transitions. Moving, getting married, starting a new job, having a baby… you’re likely doing it, or know someone who is. Whether you’re going through a major transition or a very small one, we want you to make the most of this time. In today’s episode, we share 5 tips on […] The post S2 Ep5 How-to Transitions: From Enemy to Opportunity appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Suffering can come in all different forms: an illness, a relationship that has gone wrong, or through any number of instances that can occur in our daily lives. In many ways, our lives can be defined by how we respond to suffering. Will we deny it? Avoid it? Loathe it? or Embrace it? On the podcast […] The post S2 Ep4 How-to Suffering: What Can We Do? appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Stuff. We all have it and if you’re like most Americans you have too much of it. As spring cleaning season is in full swing, Lisa interviews Brook Bunn of Cheerful Spaces on a timely how-to about clutter. Topics include three spiritual reasons for getting organized and decluttering and five simple steps for tackling […] The post S2 Ep3 How-to Clutter: Simplify Your Space to Increase Your Peace appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  What is fashion, and why does it even matter? In today’s episode, Lisa chats with Catholic speaker, author, podcaster, wife, and mama Leah Darrow about the seemingly surface-y topic of fashion, but as you’ll hear, the conversation gets deep quickly. Discussion points include everything from the definition of fashion, to ethics and fashion, to where […] The post S2 Ep2 How-to Fashion: Why it Matters with Leah Darrow appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! In this kickoff episode, we will be looking at the importance of knowing ourselves as we discuss two principles for how and why to be you. Along the way, we will discuss how social media can affect our self-image, the difference between being fully alive and fully […] The post S2 Ep1 How-to You: Because Only You Can Be You appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Easter is not just on Sunday, it’s a 50 day season! How will you live it? In today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter discuss the significance of the Easter season, what feast days to look out for, and how to savor the season. Make sure to listen to the end for a special […] The post How-to Easter: Feast it Up appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Holy Week starts on Sunday, are you ready to enter into the mystery? In this episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter discuss the beauty and meaning of Holy Week, along with practical ways to live it out.   SHOWNOTES Quiet Holy Week activities for kids Palm Sunday Playset Last Supper puzzle Last Supper Lego Set […] The post How-to Holy Week: Make it Count appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Just a little update on the How-to Catholic Podcast!   The post How-to Not Podcasting appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  For many, encountering the homeless can be uncomfortable. You see them, you want to help, but you aren’t sure how to respond. In today’s episode Christ in the City missionary Blake Brouillette shares four easy ways you can turn encountering the homeless from an awkward experience to a welcomed one.   SHOWNOTES Connect with Christ […] The post How-to Homeless: Encountering Poverty with Blake Brouillette from Christ in the City appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  For many, Jane Austen’s novels are better know as Hollywood chick flicks, however, there is so much more to her stories! In today’s episode, Lisa interviews Beth Sri on why everyone (including men!) should read Jane Austen not merely for entertainment value, but for what they can teach us about virtue and life.   SHOWNOTES Beth’s […] The post How-to Jane Austen: More than Mr. Darcy with Beth Sri appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  LENT. IS. HERE. Don’t just give up chocolate this Lent; learn how to become like Jesus. Kevin and Lisa share their craziest Lenten sacrifices and help you make your own resolutions as they focus on the three themes of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.   SHOWNOTES Stations of the Cross Candles: Catholic Missionary Family (My […] The post How-to Lent: Resolution Revolution appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Tired of today’s toxic dating scene? So were we. In this episode, Kevin and Lisa give you a behind the scenes look at their new book, Dating Detox. Learn more about why they wrote the book and why you (or someone you know) should go on a Dating Detox.   SHOWNOTES   Where to […] The post How-to Dating Detox appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  So often time and money are two factors that keep up from pursuing what we want in life. This week Brian McAdam joins Kevin to talk about lifehacking skills that will help you win when it comes to what matters most.   SHOWNOTES   Brian’s website: www.brianmcadam.com How to Travel for Free Series: Part 1, […] The post How-to Life Hacking: Live for what Matters Most with Brian McAdam appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Drama-free relationships, do they even exist? In this episode, our longtime friend Sarah Swafford shares with Lisa three tips for ditching drama and living a life that strives for virtue.   SHOWNOTES Where to find Sarah Swafford: Website: EmotionalVirtue.com Facebook | Twitter | Instagram The Virtue Challenge Simply Irresistible Checklist   Connect with us! […] The post How-to Drama-Free: Emotional Virtue with Sarah Swafford appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s cold outside and it’s time to time to settle down for a movie… what’s your favorite pick? This week Kevin and Lisa give you 15 of their favorite Catholic-themed movies. Stories are powerful instruments that teach us how to live – for better or worse. Check out these films for your next movie […] The post How-to Movies: Binge on This appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Wait, can Catholics actually be fun? In this episode, Lisa and Kevin interview Daniel and Ana Glaze who make the case that Catholics not only can be fun… they need to be. Listen in to hear more on why fun is essential to the faith and discover ways you can add more joy to […] The post How-to Catholic Fun: Our Faith is not Boring with Daniel and Ana Glaze appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Decisions, decisions, decisions… our lives are often made up of the decisions we make or even fail to make. In this episode, Kevin and Lisa share 3 steps to help you make decisions that conform to God’s will. Get valuable insights on how to pray through, think about, and act on decisions big and […] The post How-to Decision Making: What Should I Do? appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  SEEK2017 is over, now what? Join hosts Kevin and Lisa as they talk about their top 10 moments of SEEK,  as well as three “now what” steps for life after SEEK.   SHOWNOTES Facebook Live of Lisa’s Real Womanhood SEEK talk. You can find the rest of the FB Live talks on the same FOCUS […] The post How-to SEEK2017: Recap appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  So many people make goals, but then never achieve them. What if there was way to give you the breakthroughs you need to finally kick that bad habit or start a good one? Sharing from the wisdom of the Church and a revolutionary book, The Power of Habit, Kevin and Lisa break down the […] The post How-to Habit: Stick it appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  The New Year is almost here, but are you ready to make a New Years’ Resolution? Kevin and Lisa talk about Lisa’s high school bucket list, the parable of the talents, Michael Hyatt’s new book Living Forward, and how to practically make a New Years’ resolution with SMART goals. Join us and live 2017 […] The post How-to Resolutions: New Year, New You appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  The Holy Spirit? That’s not for Catholics, right? WRONG! The Holy Spirit is a person who wants to be in an intimate relationship with you. In this episode host Lisa Cotter and special guest Mary Bielski discuss three ways to build a stronger relationship with the Holy Spirit as you invite Him more deeply […] The post How-to Holy Spirit: He’s More than a Bird with Mary Bielski appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Ah… the feeling of Christmas break! Few things in life are better than a break from work and/or school. But, how often do we look back at these times and realize that we’ve wasted them? In this episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter look at how to make the best of Christmas break (or […] The post How-to Christmas Break: Don’t Waste it… or Get Wasted appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Seven out of every 10 college seniors graduate with debt, with an average of $28,950 per borrower. The average American who has credit card debt owes $15,675. Whether you are in debt, will be in debt, or have friends and family who have debt, knowing how to get out of debt is a life-changing […] The post How to Debt: Dump it…NOW appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Are you in an ambiguous relationship? If so, it might be time to have a DTR so you both can know where you stand. In this episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter discuss some of Kevin’s DTR failures and successes, as well as walk you through four steps to help you move from “what are […] The post How to DTR: Define the Relationship – Be a Man, Ask Her Out appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Rather than being a season of slowing down and spiritually preparing for Christmas, Advent has become a time of hustle and bustle as we try to find perfect gifts, make Pinterest-worthy cookies, and fit in just one more ugly sweater party. All this stress can lead to a massive post-Christmas Day crash and burn when […] The post How to Advent: It’s Coming appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  O boy, friends, this is exciting… well, I think it’s exciting because Kevin and I have started a podcast together! Introducing the How-to Catholic podcast with Kevin and Lisa Cotter!!     We’ve been talking about this, praying about this, thinking about this, and everythinging about this for the past couple of months and […] The post We’ve Started a Podcast! appeared first on Lisa Cotter.