This week, I'm happy to share an interview with Catholic musician John Grassadonia and to feature songs from his wonderful new CD Live Like Saints.  Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled "Tips for Successful Marriage".  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for This Episode:
John Grassadonia
Faith and Family Live Marriage Blog
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden - Making Good Choices in Gaming
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Moments Ustream Channel
Catholic Mom Logo Store

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This week, Lisa is excited to chat with Barbara Gangi, Executive Producer of the great new online series Tyler's Ride, created by Paulist Productions. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled "Speak to the Animals". Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for This Episode:
Faith and Family Live
Tyler's Ride
Paulist Productions
Fireproof the Movie
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Moments Ustream Channel
Catholic Mom Logo Store
Music by Lorraine Doan

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #65

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One great episode, two great moms! This week, Lisa interviews Rebecca Teti of Faith and Family Live and Catholic artist Sharon Clossick. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection reminding us to watch for signs of God's love for each of us. Lisa's personal trainer Greg Cheney of Faith First Fitness shares nutritional and fitness wisdom. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for This Episode:
Faith and Family Live
Art by Sharon Clossick
Faith First Fitness
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #64

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On today's Book Talk episode, we take a look at several books I've received this week for review. Please note that I have not yet read these books, so be sure to investigate them carefully for yourself prior to purchasing. To recommend a book, comment here or drop me an email. I'd love to hear about your favorite books too! Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming episodes of Book Chat - you can watch live and be part of the conversation!

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I did some experimenting today with Ustream and recorded a short video with some of the books I've received recently in the mail. The following were the titles discussed today, so feel free to check them out and also drop me an email with your recommendations.

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This week, Lisa converses with Lorraine Doan, Catholic Composer, about her music and moving beyond difficulty in life to follow your dreams. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection about his favorite Irish priest, Fr. Pat. Enter for your chance to win our latest contest, three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for This Episode:
Lorraine Doan
Heidi Hess Saxton
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden - Making Good Choices at the Movies
Catholic New Media Roundup
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

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This week, Lisa interviews her new Faith and Family Live colleagues Danielle Bean and Rachel Balducci to celebrate the launch of FaithandFamilyLive.com. Enter for your chance to win our latest contest, three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Traditional Irish Tunes by Eric and Adam Hendey on YouTube
Saint Song on You Tube, The Saint Cast
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden - Making Good Choices: Pro Life Resources
Faith and Family Live Blog
Messies.com
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store
Closing Music - Take My Hand by Lorraine Doan

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #62

This week, Lisa highlights the work of Tami Kiser, founder of SmartMartha.com - Real Organization for Real Moms with Real Priorities. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on Psalm 139. Enter for your chance to win our latest contest, three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Faith and Family Live Blog
SmartMartha.com
Divine Mercy Podcast
Grapevine's World Youth Day Coverage
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #61

Lisa interviews Kelly Lynch, author of He Said Yes, the Catholic Press Association's first place winner in the 2008 Children's book category. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled "WWJD and Would Be Followers". Enter for your chance to win our latest contest, three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
He Said Yes: The Story of Father Mychal Judge by Kelly Lynch
Mychal's Message
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden's Pick - Health and Fitness with Christ
Home Biz MomCast - Uniting Families through Home Based Businesses
Music "How Can I Keep from Singing" by Lorraine Doan
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #60

Lisa shares the second half of her interview with Msgr. Michael Collins of St. Anne's Parish in Seal Beach, California as he celebrates his 90th birthday and 65 years as a priest. Enter for your chance to win our latest contest, three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #59

This week, Lisa celebrates the 90th birthday of Msgr. Michael Collins of Seal Beach, California who has served as a priest for over 65 years. Deacon Tom Fox shares a special Independence Day reflection entitled "The Beauty of God, Church and Country". Enter for your chance to win three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Grapevine - Your One Stop Connection to Catholic Music
Faith First Fitness
Sean the Duct Tape Guy
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #58

Enjoy a morning at the Catholic New Media Celebration as Lisa interviews CNMC participants in anticipation of the big event. Our Parish Media Liaison Kerry highlights some great books and our friend Chris Cash tells us about some great happenings at the Catholic Company. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Catholic New Media Celebration
The Catholic Company
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden's Pick - Great Summer Reading
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #57

Come along with Lisa to the Diocese of Atlanta's Eucharistic Congress. We speak with many of the representatives of various apostolates at the Congress to learn more about how we can support our families and foster vocations. My next podcast will feature audio from the Catholic New Media Celebration. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Diocese of Atlanta's Eucharistic Congress
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #56

Lisa podcasts this week overlooking the bay in San Francisco. We share an interview with Christian Frank, author of the June CatholicMom.com Book Club fiction pick, Catholic Reluctantly. Deacon Tom Fox shares an inspirational Catholic Deacon Moment on the gift of the Eucharist. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Catholic Reluctantly
Kelly the Kitchen Cop
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden's Pick - Catholic Music
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #55

Join me this week for a visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico! Hear the sites and sounds of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and the Loretto Chapel. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on St. Therese of Lisieux and we learn about the game review website Jorim's List. Enter to win a lovely Amethyst Blessed Mother Necklace from On This Day Designs - email lisa@catholicmom.com by June 18, 2008 with the subject line "On This Day Giveaway". Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on the Fourth Commandment. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:

Jorim's List
The Loretto Chapel
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #54

Lisa recounts her walk/run of the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon. We review The List - a DVD by Fox Faith Movies. Enter to win a lovely Amethyst Blessed Mother Necklace from On This Day Designs - email lisa@catholicmom.com by June 18, 2008 with the subject line "On This Day Giveaway". Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on the Fourth Commandment. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Making Music Praying Twice
Joe McClane's St. Ignatius Series
The List
Media Liaison Kerry's recommendation: ForYourMarraige.org
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #53

Our guest on today's show, Heidi Hess Saxton, is an author, Catholic adoption advocate, magazine editor and speaker.  Lisa shares some information on her "super secret project" and we look forward to the Catholic New Media Celebration.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Heidi Hess Saxton
Heidi's books:
Raising Up Mommy: A Study in Womanly Vice and Virtue
Behold Your Mother
Canticle Magazine
Catholic Hack sponsors Tarek Saab
Media Liaison Kerry's recommendation: Grace Before Meals

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #52

We spotlight the music of Nancy Krebs in this episode, featuring two songs from her CD Songs from the Heart. The burning question "What exactly is Catholic New Media?" is discussed and Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on welcoming kids at Mass. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Nancy Krebs
Catholic New Media Celebration
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #51

Come along as we go to watch the movie Prince Caspian with Adam and some of his friends. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this Episode:
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Official Website
Prince Caspian Movie Educational Resources
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #50

Lisa shares a conversation with Monica McConkey of Arma Dei, a company that creates products to help families celebrate our Catholic faith. Deacon Tom Fox shares a special reflection on seeing Christ in our priests  and Parish Media Liaison Kerry gives us the heads up on the Bella DVD. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Productivity @ Home
Arma Dei
Catholic Hack Podcast
Angelina - Hail Holy Queen
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #49