Go Forth With Heather & Becky

We're off this week! We can't wait to share next week's episode with you with our guest Alan Graham. You have time to quick order his new book Welcome Homeless before we release that episode--you WON'T be disappointed! It's a wonderful and inspiring book! See you next week!

Katie Ostgren & Jena Deaver are our dear friends (and Jena is Becky's sister-in-law!) who formerly lived in Holdrege, NE with Becky & Heather, but have since skipped town with their families (unrelated to Becky & Heather, of course, as we are really lovely people). Katie is a wife and mother of two who resides in Blair, NE & Jena is a wife and mother of (almost) six who lives in Dubuque, IA. In this episode we chat with them about how they were inspired to start 24 hours of adoration at All Saints Parish in Holdrege against some seemingly large obstacles. This is an inspiring episode of how two women's "yes" can positively impact a parish, and we hope it inspires you to add adoration to your own personal spiritual life.

Doug and Sue Barret, of Omaha, NE, have been married 50 years! In this episode they share about Doug's diagnosis of Merkel Cell Carcinoma and what that experience was like in their relationships with each other and God. This is an amazing story of faith and trust in our Lord, and a truly miraculous healing. Doug and Sue are so fun, and we can't wait to hear what you think of this inspiring and challenging episode!

Fr. Ryan Kaup is a priest for the Diocese of Lincoln where he serves as the assistant pastor at Christo Rey parish in Lincoln. In this episode, we talk with him about the beautiful liturgies that make up Holy Week, especially focusing on the Triduum. Father shares some great insight into the things we can be aware of during these incredibly symbolic and significant liturgies, and how best to enter into this week to fully experience the love of Jesus in our lives. We are confident you will walk away from this episode with the tools and inspiration you need to make this year's Holy Week your best yet!

Fr. Andrew Roza is a priest for the Archdiocese of Omaha where he also serves as the vocations director. In this episode, we talk with him about the concept of relationship, identity and mission which is essentially a formula for ensuring that we are functioning out of a healthy place (ie RELATIONSHIP with JESUS) in our spiritual lives. We discuss how it is so easy to get this all messed up in our lives, and what can happen as a result. Fr. Roza was so fun to talk to, and we are confident that this episode will impact all of you as much as it did us. A wonderful reminder for any time of the year, but especially during this Lenten season.

Kate Towne is the founder of the Catholic baby naming blog, Sancta Nomina. Her blog was born out of a deep love for all things Catholic baby naming, and she is does consulting for families to help them select names perfect for their children. We had a blast talking with Kate about this unique ministry, and loved hearing her passion for the Faith and baby naming. A few weeks ago, Kate graciously performed a consultation for Heather's third baby, and we conclude the episode by discussing the consultation and her thoughts on what names might be best for this new baby girl. So much fun, and the episode concludes with Heather sharing their current top name possibilities-so, it's not too late to weigh in with your ideas and feedback!

Dr. Thomas Hilgers is a husband and father of five who has enjoyed a highly respected and achievement filled career in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In this episode we talk with Dr. Hilgers about how his first encounter with Pope Paul VI's letter titled Humane Vitae, released in 1968, changed the course of his medical career. Dr. Hilgers recounts how learning about the Church's teaching of human sexuality caused him to develop what would later become the Creighton Model Fertility Care System and NaPro Technology to help couples either achieve or avoid pregnancy at a given time using natural means. He later went on to found the Pope Paul VI Institute in Omaha, NE and shares some beautiful stories from his work with us. We were so humbled to have the opportunity to talk with Dr. Hilgers about his life's work, and know that you will be inspired by all that his "yes" has done for women and their families all across the globe.

Hi friends! We're off this week, but as we begin preparing for Heather's maternity leave, we'd love for you to send us any questions about ANYTHING that you might have for Heather and Becky! We're planning to do a Q & A episode in the future! As always, we're praying for you! Now Go Forth! We'll see you next time!

Eva Fujan is a wife and mother who currently works as a strategic planner for Catholic schools. In this episode, we talk with Eva about how three years ago she made the life-changing decision to leave her job and devote an entire year of her life to growing in her faith. During this year, she listened to Catholic speakers, watched only religious programming and movies and listened to or read over 100 books about the faith! She talks about how she came to make the faith truly her own, and we hope this episode will inspire you as you prepare to enter this Lenten season. Jesus wants YOU to grow in friendship with Him, and we are confident that this episode will provide you with some practical tips for doing just that.

Kaela Volkmer is a wife, mother, and social worker who resides with her family in Omaha, NE. God has provided Kaela with a number of opportunities over the course of her life to travel abroad and experience a variety of cultures right here in the United States, so when she felt the call to help welcome Syrian refugees to Omaha, she was equipped to say "yes." In this episode, she shares the moving story of how her parish recently banded together to welcome the Al Kango family to Omaha and what a rich blessing it has been to all involved. While you may not be called to help re-settle refugees in your community, we are confident that this episode will inspire you to welcome Jesus in the vulnerable in your life.

Rebecca Dussault is an Olympic skier who leads an adventurous life on the move with her husband and five children on earth, plus one in heaven. In this episode, Rebecca shares with us the story of her early rise to the top of the competitive ski world. We discuss how God called her to use the platform that she had been given to evangelize to the Truth and beauty of a life lived for Christ. We discuss the ways God can utilize athletics to help a person grow in their spiritual life, as well as how God calls us all to spiritual excellence. We also talk about the importance of keeping God as our number one priority. This episode is so fun, and will inspire you to consider how God is calling YOU to be an Olympian in your spiritual life.

{UPDATED: Newly added information at about 48 minutes regarding Gianna's long term diagnosis!!} Tiffany Reeves is a wife and mother of 5 who lives with her family in western Nebraska. In this episode, Tiffany shares with us the story of her 5th pregnancy with her daughter, Gianna. She shares about receiving a crushing diagnosis around 20 weeks gestation that would threaten to steal the hope and joy from any faithful follower of Christ. She shares how she and her husband persevered through prayer, and maintained hope as they walked through the dark places with our Lord by their side. Bring your Kleenex as this episode is a tear-jerker, but prepare to be inspired and experience hope in a profound way as you listen to Tiffany share the story of this beautiful gift from God.

Murphy Lierley is the Manager of FOCCUS, Inc. USA at the Archdiocese of Omaha Center For Family Life Formation. Following his wedding the past June, Murphy has developed a renewed focus on the importance of the married vocation, and specifically how couples are being prepared for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony in the Church today. In this episode, he shares what he sees as being similarities and differences between his experience preparing for marriage vs the time he spent as a seminarian in the Diocese of Lincoln. His perspective is fascinating, and both of us left the conversation feeling motivated to do more to equip young couples as they prepare for the married life, and how doing so will positively influence those called to each possible vocation. If you are currently married, single, or a priest/religious, we promise this episode has something for you! Murphy is a wealth of knowledge, and we should probably just go ahead and offer him a regular spot on the show. Be sure to call 877·883·5422 to get the

Blake Brouillette is a Nebraska native who is currently residing in Denver, CO where he works as a missionary with Christ in the City. Christ in the City is an apostolate that serves Denver's homeless population by meeting them where they are at and focusing primarily on knowing and loving these sons and daughters of Christ. Blake shares all about Christ in the City with us, and we were so inspired by the missionaries' daily lives and how truly present they are to what God is calling them to, and how they see God in the homeless they serve. Blake has some beautiful thoughts on seeing the needs of those around us, whether they are materially homeless or not, and ways we can work to be truly present to those placed in our lives in a way that might introduce them to Christ. We had so much fun talking to Blake, and know you will be so inspired by his words.

Katherine Coolidge is joining us from Colorado Springs, CO where she works with the Catherine of Siena Institute. Katherine is passionate about helping Christians discern their charisms, and in this episode she explains in detail what this process can look like for you, and why you should work to discern how God has gifted and is calling you ASAP. It is no secret that the "Go Forth Girls" are passionate about this topic, and we learned so much talking with Katherine and can't wait to dive further into the discernment process. This episode is fun and informative, and will remind you once again how good God is that he bestows such gifts on each of us

This week we have the last in our installments of episodes we love so much we want to share them a second time! This episode features our dear friend Eric Zimmerman who epitomizes what Go Forth is all about! In this episode we chat with Eric about his life as a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and how he said "yes" to the call of the Holy Spirit to begin a bible study with residents at the retirement community he works at. We discuss the fruits that Eric has seen come from this, and the ways he himself has been impacted by this unconventional bible study. We had an absolute blast interviewing Eric and know that you will be so inspired by the testimony of this incredibly faithful young man.

This week we have yet another previously aired episode that we love so much, and feel deserves to be released again. Listen for the first time if you missed it, or for a repeat time for some impactful reminders. Erin is a former Focus missionary who now spends her days in the ministry of motherhood. In this episode, Erin shares how early exposure to pornography injured her identity, and placed her on the path of broken relationships which further enforced her negative perception of herself. Erin shares how living life according to the worlds standards left her feeling empty and ashamed. Throughout all of this turmoil, God never ceased calling Erin to himself, and through her participation in the Unbound ministry she has worked to reclaim her identity as a beloved daughter of the King. This episode is a beautiful reminder that our Lord is merciful and never stops seeking the hearts of his sons and daughters. We are confident this episode will touch your hearts as we all have individual wounds that threaten to

We loved this episode so much, we're releasing it again. Listen for the first time if you missed it, or listen again for some great reminders! Murphy is a former seminarian and currently works for the Archdiocese of Omaha Center for Family Life Formation. In this episode he shares with us about his mother who entered into eternal rest this past May. He shares about his mother's life and her views on suffering. His mother felt strongly that this life is a pilgrimage, and her words impacted Murphy as a child and throughout his life. We are confident they will impact you as well. Murphy also has some beautiful thoughts about suffering, and this episode is so inspiring no matter what you are currently facing in your life.

Father Steven Mills is the assistant pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church/Newman Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he serves a number of vibrant young Catholics. In this episode, we chat with Father about pornography addiction on the college campus and what he is seeing in his pastoral role. Father shares some practical tips for those struggling with this issue, and how we can love and support those in our own lives who may be struggling. If you are not personally struggling with this issue, please don't be tempted to skip this week as the things we discuss apply to anyone struggling with any habitual sin (aka ALL OF US). Although this topic is a heavy one, Father Mills found a way to lighten it up and this was such a fun interview that we are confident God can use to speak to your hearts. This is our last NEW episode of 2016, and in the coming weeks we will be re-sharing some oldies but goodies. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best as you start 2017!

Andrew is a teacher at St. John's Catholic School in Beloit, KS, and in this episode he shares what makes St. John's so dynamic! We enjoyed this episode so much, and Andrew deeply convicted us that Catholic school's need to be more than just private schools that teach religion-they need to be places that are bursting with Catholic culture and demonstrate to our children how to have a deep personal faith! Andrew shares some unique ways that St. John's encourages students to make the faith their own, and teaches them to become critical thinkers. He also discusses ways they work to prepare students for their future vocations. This episode will leave you nodding your head and considering what you can do to inspire this kind of vibrant faith in the youth God has placed in your life.