What happens when two sisters team up to journey through faith, family, and real-life messiness—can that kind of relationship actually strengthen your own spiritual walk?

If you long for closer connections with your siblings or wish for more genuine support as you share your faith, this episode of Of Sound Mind and Spirit offers heartfelt wisdom you can use right now.

Hosts Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones get real about what it’s like to grow, disagree, and reconnect as sisters while making faith central in their lives, showing listeners both the joys and challenges of spiritual sisterhood.

By listening, you’ll discover:

· How honest conversations and working together as sisters can deepen your bond—despite sibling rivalry or past arguments

· Practical ways to encourage and accompany loved ones as you each explore faith at your own pace

· Inspiring stories about overcoming struggles, being vulnerable, and letting your shared journey become a light to others

Don’t miss this uplifting, relatable episode—press play and see how strengthening your sister relationship can help you share your faith more boldly and joyfully!

This episode is a rebroadcast of “Go Tell the World” with Ellen Mongan.

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Are you searching for real healing and hope during life’s toughest sorrows?

In this episode of Of Sound Mind and Spirit, returning guest Maria Gallagher joins hosts Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones to discuss her newest book, Healing Encounters with Mary.

Drawing on her rich experience as a journalist, life coach, and Catholic writer, Maria dives into the power of finding real comfort, healing, and growth by turning to Mary—especially during times of deep struggle or grief. In a world wheresuffering, loss, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, Maria’s heartfelt stories and practical insights offer a path to peace and renewed faith that speaks directly to the challenges listeners face today.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this powerful episode:

· A guided approach to transforming your deepest sorrows into moments of healing and hope, inspired by the Sorrowful Mysteries and personal stories.

· Practical ideas to strengthen your relationship with Mary—especially if prayer feels difficult or if you haven’t explored Marian devotion before.

· Tools, prayers, and reflection prompts you can use immediately, whether you need comfort, are caring for someone in distress, or want to grow your spiritual life in community or on your own.

Ready to experience a fresh perspective on suffering and spiritual healing?

Listen now and discover how connecting with Mary can bring comfort and purpose to your personal journey.

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What if hope could flourish even in the darkest place on Earth?

In this moving episode of Of Sound Mind and Spirit, Shelly shares her behind-the-scenes experience at the premiere of "Triumph of the Heart," a newly released feature film about St. Maximilian Kolbe’s extraordinary sacrifice and brotherhood forged in the starvation bunker of Auschwitz.

Today, we all grapple with feelings of despair, division, and uncertainty in a troubled world—yet the timeless questions of suffering, faith, and the power of community remain as pressing as ever. This episode explores how the courage to choose hope can reshape not only history, but our own daily struggles.

Here’s what you’ll get from listening:

• A unique perspective on St. Maximilian Kolbe’s last days,highlighting not just his courage but the untold stories and humanity of those who suffered alongside him.

• First-hand reflections from the filmmakers and actors onhow embodying and creating this true story transformed their understanding of faith, gratitude, and resilience.

• Insightful discussion on why "Triumph of the Heart" is more than a "Catholic movie"—it’s a universally relatable exploration of love, solidarity, and the hope that uplifts us all.

Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation that will make you see both a moment in history—and your own challenges—through a new lens of hope; press play now to be inspired.

Find Tickets to see Triumph of the Heart in the movie theater at Triumphoftheheart.com

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