Maria Morera Johnson interviews Cathy Daub, co-founder (with husband Andrew) of Team Iron Will, who shares how her family's search for support after their son Will's diagnosis led to a mission of walking alongside and uplifting other families with children with Down syndrome.

In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Cathy, founder of Team Iron Will, who shares the story behind a mission born from love, need, and deep faith. After navigating the early days of raising a child with Down syndrome and struggling to find the right resources, Cathy and her family felt called to ensure other families wouldn't have to walk that road alone. Named in honor of their son Will, Team Iron Will exists to accompany, support, and uplift families on a similar journey—offering not just resources, but real hope and community along the way.

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Team Iron Will

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Scott Anthony and discuss the Apostolate of Family consecration at Familyland in Ohio.

The Apostolate for Family Consecration® (AFC℠) founded Catholic Familyland® (CFL℠) over 30 years ago as a place for families like yours to let go and let God be part of your family vacation.

Today, over 1,000 families each year enjoy a Holy Family Fest summer vacation, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, fun activities, dynamic programs, and abundant prayer opportunities.

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• Catholic Familyland
• Apostolate for Family Consecration

Maria Morera Johnson and contributor Kristina Talbot discuss the spirit of competition in sports and other activities.

Maria Johnson and Kristina Talbot discuss the spirit of competition in sports and in other activities.

Kristina Talbot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and native Floridian who loves that her engineer husband enjoys Karaoke, and her four children enjoy carpool line with the music up. Kristina is the owner and founder of ARISE Mental Health Consulting Services and has a ridiculous amount of knowledge about football. You can follow Kristina on Facebook and Instagram @arisemhc.

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• Read all articles by Kristina Talbot

Maria Morera Johnson welcomes Pete Burak, author of Man on Purpose (Ave Maria Press).

Pete Burak is a Catholic speaker, author, and Vice President of Renewal Ministries. He's the co-host of The Renewal Podcast and a frequent speaker on discipleship and evangelization. Pete is the author of A Man on Purpose, published by Ave Maria Press, and a husband and father whose own journey deeply informs his ministry.

• Man on Purpose (Ave Maria Press)
• Renewal Ministries

In this week's episode we're joined by Beth Knobbe of Catholic Relief Services to dive into Operation Rice Bowl, CRS's annual Lenten program that invites Catholics across the United States to live out the season through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Rooted in a tradition that began in 1975, Operation Rice Bowl equips families and faith communities with resources like daily reflections, "Stories of Hope," meatless recipes and a simple rice bowl to collect alms to deepen our connection to the global Church and support those facing hunger and poverty. Seventy-five percent of donations go to CRS development work around the world, and 25% stays in local dioceses to address needs in our own communities. Join us to learn how your Lenten sacrifices can help change lives in more than 100 countries and right here in the United States.

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Operation Rice Bowl

Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Mersch have caych up with either on Ash Wednesday.

Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that brought Perpetual Adoration to the Archdiocese of Mobile and continues as one of the schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom.

• • Broken By Me by Inés Huber Mersch
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Maria and Allison talk about the ways they have approach Lent in the past, and share their goals for this Lent.

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• Read all articles by Allison Gingras
• Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson

Maria Johnson and Kristina Talbot discuss the changing role of motherhood when parenting children in different age groups. They invite the lister into an intimate conversation about what changes and what stays the same as children grow older, how prayer and the domestic church move within these season, and looking ahead to developing trust in the Lord as the children enter young adulthood and graduation. Kristina offers a heartfelt piece of advice for her younger self,

Kristina Talbot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and native Floridian who loves that her engineer husband enjoys Karaoke, and her four children enjoy carpool line with the music up. Kristina is the owner and founder of ARISE Mental Health Consulting Services and has a ridiculous amount of knowledge about football. You can follow Kristina on Facebook and Instagram @arisemhc.

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• Read all articles by Kristina Talbot