Go Forth With Heather & Becky

In this episode, we chat with Vicky about her experience as a divorced Catholic, and her journey through the annulment process. Vicki shares with us how she found healing through this process, and how ultimately she came to have a deep experience of Jesus. Annulment is a commonly misunderstood topic in the Catholic Church, and we feel confident that this episode will help equip our listeners to have the courage to walk through this process themselves or support someone who is. We talk about what the Church teaches on marriage and divorce, and how non-divorced Catholics can support loved ones who are walking through the pain of a marriage that ends in divorce.

Shawn and Amy are a married couple from Omaha, NE who are the proud parents of an infant daughter and co-founders of the production companies Mo Valley Productions and At The Well Films. In this episode we talk with them specifically about their At The Well Films which focuses on spiritual refreshment and healing. Shawn and Amy are passionate about film being an integral piece of the New Evangelization and share how you can get involved in their ministry. This episode is a beautiful reminder that God calls each of us to reach souls for Him in unique ways, and we hope this will serve as an encouragement to anyone listening who needs an extra nudge to say "yes" to God!

Join us for episode 31 with our guest, Debbie Shippee. Debbie is a retired mother of five from Nebraska City, Nebraska who is a convert to the Catholic Faith and has enough stories to provide the content for six Lifetime movies. In this episode, we talk with Debbie about her daughter, Andrea, whose one poor decision caused her to be incarcerated for a period of four months. Debbie shares how this changed her perspective on those in our prisons, and has fueled a desire for her to get involved in prison ministry. This episode covered a variety of topics, and you will want to especially tune in to the end of the episode where Debbie talks about her struggles with depression following episodes of loss & grief, and we know her words will be an encouragement to you.

Join us for episode 30 with our guest, Murphy Lierley. Murphy is a former seminarian and current director of youth programs at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lincoln, NE and is preparing for marriage in a few short weeks! In this episode he shares with us about his mother who recently 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.

Join us for episode 29 with our guests, Chris & Linda Padgett. Chris & Linda are well-known Catholic authors, speakers, and hosts of the YouTube channel 'Happy Place Homestead.' In this episode, we chat with them about their own faith upbringings and journeys to Catholicism. We discuss their role as parents of 9 children, and how they parented one of their children through an unplanned pregnancy. Chris & Linda beautifully share what being "pro-life" looked like for them during that time. They are an inspiring witness to parenting with grace, and their thoughts on sin and mercy are so powerful. This episode is sure to encourage you to contemplate ways that you can be merciful with those who God places in your care, particularly if you are a parent.

In this episode, we speak with Matt Simmons. Matt is the founder of Sacred Heart Ministries and a husband and father who lives in Lincoln, NE. Previously, in episode 17, he shared his incredible conversion story and how he came to find his home in the Catholic Church. Matt is incredibly passionate about prayer, and in this episode we talk with him about how to pray with your spouse. He provides an incredibly simple process for sharing daily life with your spouse while bringing that before the Lord together. We are convinced you will feel ready to dive into this method of prayer immediately, and will feel confident that you have the tools to do so after listening to this episode. Not married? Matt shares so many beautiful tips on growing in your own prayer life and letting Jesus come into your life that we know this episode will benefit you as well.

Join us for episode 27 with our guest, Erin Hammond. 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 world's 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 distance us from God, but the time is NOW to be set free! Check out the books she recommended:

Join us for episode 26 with our guest, Fr. Robert Matya. Fr. Matya is a priest and vocations director for the Diocese of Lincoln who serves as the pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church & Newman Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode we talk with Father about the wonderful things happening at the University, including the recent construction of their new building. We discuss the timelessness of the architecture and how the church's beauty has already impacted students. Father is an incredible story-teller, and we enjoyed this opportunity to sit down and interview a priest who has been so influential in our individual stories. This episode will serve as a beautiful reminder that our willingness to say "yes" to the Lord in our lives can yield an immeasurable impact on those around us.

Just a quick note of thanks to you, our amazing listeners!

Join us for episode 25 with our guest, Emily Hoeller. Emily was our first guest on Go Forth, and is back sharing the story of her boyfriend, Caleb, and his struggle with depression that ultimately resulted in the taking of his own life. Emily shares the trial of loving someone who is deep in the trenches of depression, and how she learned that Caleb had taken his life. She discusses how God walked with her through her grief and how she was comforted by the intercession of St. Therese. We discuss the Catholic Church’s teaching on suicide, and Emily’s tips for those walking this road. This is a heavy, but necessary, episode that sheds light on an often avoided topic, and we know this story will be one you won’t soon forget.

In this episode we talk with Father Sean Kilcawley, of the Diocese of Lincoln, about authentic human relationships and our need for honesty and vulnerability. Father discusses how, contrary to what we often believe, Jesus wants to "enter into our messy room," and does not want to wait to be invited into our lives until we have "cleaned up" and gotten it all together. This episode serves as another beautiful reminder that Jesus wants to LOVE YOU where YOU are right NOW.

In this episode, we chatted with Lisa, mother of seven, author and speaker about her conversion to Catholicism, and how she channeled her desire to connect women with Jesus into an international Scriptural Bible study entitled Walking With Purpose. Lisa will speak right to your heart about how YOU can discover the work God is calling you-and ONLY you!- to complete, and how to rise up when the enemy tells you to shrink back. We know this episode will leave you convicted that God can and will use YOU if you allow Him! Check out her study at http://walkingwithpurpose.com Holy Discontent by Bill Hybels Also, check out Episode 5 of Go Forth with Heather and Becky to learn more about Spiritual Gifts.

In this episode, we talk with Scott Yates, husband and father. He shares about his miraculous healing after his diagnosis with stage 4 Cancer and being given months to live. Scott discusses how he believes that God will always send a "Simon" to help you carry your heavy crosses and shares a beautiful story of how a rosary passed from John Paul II to his wife, bringing comfort and healing during this intense time of suffering. You'll hear Scott's inspiring thoughts on suffering and beautiful nuggets of wisdom about the beauty of the Catholic faith.

Join us as we chat with Nell O'Leary, self-described "recovering lawyer," mom, wife, and blogger at wholeparentingfamily.com, as we discuss Lectio Divina, or praying with Scripture. In this episode, we break down the steps of Lectio Divina while explaining how it is a simple and powerful way to grow in friendship with our Lord. Lectio Divina Prayer Process: Prep: Choose a passage to read Step One: Read Step Two: Meditate (Which words grabbed me?) Step Three: Pray (What is speaking to my life?) Step Four: Contemplate (How can I rest with God here?) Step Five: Act (What is God calling me to do based on my immersion in this small part of Scripture?)

In this episode, Amanda shares with us about her painful journey through the cross of infertility over the course of her marriage to her husband, Jonathan and how God brought them the gift of life in a beautiful and unexpected way. The beauty of this episode is that you do not have to be experiencing infertility yourself to be moved by Amanda's story. She explains how hard it is to battle infertility in Catholic circles where so many are open to, and blessed with the gift of new life frequently. She shares helpful tips for walking along side those struggling with this particular cross and tips for listeners struggling with suffering of any nature. Amanda's words once again remind us that we are never alone in our trials, and that they are an invitation from the Father to draw near to him in a special way. Amanda's blog: truegoodandbeautiful.net Be sure to check out Amanda and Jonathan's brand new website: www.theinfertilitysurvivalguide.com

In this episode, we chatted with Eric Zimmerman about his unique apostolate of leading a Bible study for senior citizens. He shared the blessings and challenges of this ministry and how God has used it to change his own heart!

In episode 18, Becky shares the story of how she discerned her vocation to marriage by way of the convent and what parenting six kids under 8 is like.

In this episode, Matt shares how God brought him from a broken home, drugs, alcohol and pornography to a life of freedom in Christ.

In this episode, we interviewed Bishop James Conley, of the diocese of Lincoln, NE. Bishop Conley shared with us his a bit about his conversion story, his hobbies and his prayer life. We also discussed his view on the state of the Church in America and how he thinks Catholics can best evangelize in our secular world.

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