Have you ever felt a tug on your heart to step out in faith, but fear or doubt held you back?

In this episode of "Of Sound Mind and Spirit," Shelly Kelly flips the script and interviews Lisa Jones about her transformative pilgrimage through sacred sites in France.

If you’ve been craving a deeper spiritual connection, battling indecision about taking a bold leap (whether that's travel, a new adventure, or personal growth), or longing for clarity about how God might be calling you right now, Lisa’s story will speak directly to you. Her journey explores what it means to step out in faith, embrace vulnerability, and discover courage in the midst of the unknown—relatable challenges for anyone seeking more purpose and meaning today.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

• How traveling solo (even when it feels scary or lonely) can gift you with unexpected friendships, deep personal insight, and renewed courage.

• A real-world look at the difference between a "trip" and a true pilgrimage—and how you can live with a spirit of pilgrimage in your daily life, right where you are.

• Actionable inspiration for hearing God’s invitation in your own life, moving past fear, and saying YES to the adventure He’s placing before you.

Press play now to hear how this pilgrimage helped Lisa Jones rediscover her true self, and walk away with encouragement for your next big YES!

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Are your marriage vows just beautiful words from long ago— or could they be a daily roadmap guiding you and your spouse to holiness and happiness right now?

Whether you’re newly engaged, married for decades, or simply seeking to renew and strengthen your relationship, the journey to a grace-filled marriage can feel overwhelming. Too often, couples drift from the powerful promises they made at the altar, facing modern stresses without meaningful examples of how to live those vows in ordinary life.

In this episode of Of Sound Mind and Spirit, Caitrin Bennett joins Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones to explore how the wisdom of married saints — and a practical approach to the Catholic marriage vows — can transform your relationship, no matter where you are on the journey.

Here’s what you’ll discover when you listen in:

• How examining your specific marriage vows—often overlooked after the wedding day—can unlock new grace and understanding for your relationship.

• Personal stories and hand-picked saints who faced real marital trials, with practical steps you can use to strengthen your own marriage starting today.

• A framework for reclaiming the sacramental power of marriage, bringing faith, healing, and deeper intimacy, no matter how many years you’ve been married.

CAITRIN BENNETT is a homeschooling Catholic mama who truly believes that holy marriages can restabilize our society. She currently lives in Maryland with her husband, Chris, and their three young children. Holier Matrimony is her first book.

Her award winning book, Holier Matrimony can be found at ShopMercy.org or on Amazon at https://amzn.to/47qodbJ

Tap play now to discover new ways your marriage can grow in grace and purpose, with encouragement and inspiration fromcouples who’ve walked the path before you.

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How do you hold onto faith—and even find healing—when grief feels overwhelming?

In this moving episode of Of Sound Mind and Spirit, Andrea Bear joins the hosts to share her poignant story of navigating the loss of her parents, spiritual struggles, and how seeking faith brought her unexpected peace.

If you’re facing your own grief or supporting someone who is, this conversation will help you see that healing is possible, you’re not alone, and faith can turn even the darkest moments into growth.

By listening, you'll discover:

· How genuine faith can be shaped—and deepened—through the reality of sorrow.

· The transformative power of forgiveness, including what it means to forgive yourself after loss.

· Real ways to process grief within a supportive, faith-based community.

Listen now and uncover hope-filled steps to move forward when grief and faith intersect.

Andrea Bear believes that grief without faith, is a like flashlight without batteries. Her journey of losing both her parents to different illnesses has shown her that God is the constantlight in the darkness and Mary is the batteries. She is the author of the award-winning fiction Grieving Daughters' Club and the cohost of the Mourning Glory, a Catholic grief podcast.

Find Andrea at https://www.andreabearauthor.com/ her book “Grieving Daughters’ Club” at https://amzn.to/3WrWkJZ and the Mourning Glory Podcast at http://www.mourningglorypodcast.com/

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