Episodios

  • Episode 260: Allison Gingras on her book Jesus Heals: Finding Hope, Wholeness, and Peace (April 2, 2026)

    Episode 260: Allison Gingras on her book Jesus Heals: Finding Hope, Wholeness, and Peace (April 2, 2026)
    Apr 3 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Allison Gingras on her book Jesus Heals: Finding Hope, Wholeness, and Peace.

    Jesus healed a lot of people during his earthly ministry. Yet those healings weren't fancy magic tricks to show off his divinity. Every miracle healing reveals something about Jesus and teaches us about who he is and who we are in him.

    Jesus Heals guides women through selected Bible stories of Jesus' tender care of ordinary people, all suffering in some form. Through story, Scripture reflections, and discussion questions, this prayer journal and Scripture study shows how Jesus is still healing us today, even when his healing doesn't happen in the way we expect. Whether he heals us physically or spiritually, he fulfills the promise of his words in John 10:10, "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

    Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women help you deepen your connection with Jesus through inspiring stories, reflections, Scripture study, and prompts for prayer and journaling. Each journal explores a different path to spiritual growth in short, easy-to-complete chapters -- perfect for individuals or small faith-sharing groups!

    https://www.ReconciledToYou.com

    https://www.orderosv.com/product/jesus-heals-finding-hope-wholeness-and-peace
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    59 m
  • Episode 259: Leigh Snead on her book Infertile but Fruitful (March 30, 2026)

    Episode 259: Leigh Snead on her book Infertile but Fruitful (March 30, 2026)
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Leigh Snead on her book Infertile but Fruitful (March 30, 2026)

    Those suffering from infertility too often do so in silence, isolation, and even shame. Some married couples find the suffering so raw and intimate that they are unable even to lean on each other. By sharing her story, Leigh Snead aims to encourage open, informed, and generous dialogue about infertility among infertile men and women, the subfertile, the secondarily infertile, those with normal fertility, and the robustly fecund.You are not alone. In the darkness and pain there is hope, healing, and life.“This is the book I wish I’d had as a young Catholic bride in her twenties, facing unexplained infertility, and aside from my husband’s unfailing and loving support, feeling so very alone,” reflects Snead.“Using my journey, I discuss the emotional difficulties that can come from infertility, the spiritual challenges it can present, what the Church teaches us, and our choice to adopt children and all the decisions that can entail. Through the many years we tried, failed, and ultimately succeeded in building our family, I share the lessons we’ve learned, the sorrows we endured, and the many blessings bestowed upon us.”This candid yet caring book is a help for those struggling with infertility — wives and husbands — but it’s also a tremendous resource for priests, physicians, counselors, and the loved ones of anyone bearing the cross of infertility. In these engaging and accessible pages, Snead reveals:
    • How to find comfort through the tangle of emotions experienced with infertility
    • The ins and outs of seeking quality health care, fertility testing, and treatment options
    • Practical tips on treatments gleaned from scientific research and personal experience
    • The Church’s teaching about the dignity of the human person, and the two ends of married love
    • What to consider regarding Artificial Reproductive Technologies (ART)
    • Ways to prepare for welcoming a new child, whether biological or adopted
    This powerful book also includes stories of other women who, struggling with infertility, embraced God’s plan of love and life, and either adopted, eventually conceived children, or made the world a better place as spiritual mothers. Snead’s “Lessons Along the Way” at the end of each chapter offer real-life suggestions to help guide and support you on your journey.

    Infertile but Fruitful - Sophia Institute Press

    Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Episode 258: Gerry Turcotte on his book The Space Between (March 23, 2026)

    Episode 258: Gerry Turcotte on his book The Space Between (March 23, 2026)
    Mar 27 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Gerry Turcotte on his book The Space Between. (March 23, 2026)

    The Space Between by Gerry Turcotte is a wry, tender novel that explores faith, failure, love, and longing through a series of sharply observed episodes. Moving from boyhood to adult reckoning, Turcotte writes with humor, intellectual depth, and emotional honesty about the spaces between belief and doubt, devotion and rebellion, intimacy and solitude. This is a reflective, often laugh-out-loud meditation on identity, grace, and becoming human.

    The Space Between by Gerry Turcotte | En Route Books and Media
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    42 m
  • Episode 257: Kaleb Hammond on his NOR article "Tolkien’s Insights into the Feminine Soul" (March 18, 2026)

    Episode 257: Kaleb Hammond on his NOR article "Tolkien’s Insights into the Feminine Soul" (March 18, 2026)
    Mar 20 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Kaleb Hammond on his New Oxford Review article "Tolkien’s Insights into the Feminine Soul: Icons of the Virgin Mary in 'The Lord of the Rings'".

    To subscribe to New Oxford Review, see https://www.newoxfordreview.org/
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    44 m
  • Episode 256: Annette Hills on New Insight into Seeing the Holy Spirit at Work in Your Life (March 17, 2026)

    Episode 256: Annette Hills on New Insight into Seeing the Holy Spirit at Work in Your Life (March 17, 2026)
    Mar 20 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Annette Hills on her book New Insight into Seeing the Holy Spirit at Work in Your Life: God’s Invisible Realities Seen in Your Spiritual Mirror—How to Have Better Discernment; Better Recognize the Holy Spirit; Better Understand the Will of God.

    Have you ever questioned what God is asking of you, why your prayers feel unanswered, or why the Holy Spirit seems distant? New Insight into Seeing the Holy Spirit at Work in Your Life offers practical, Spirit-filled guidance to help you discern your purpose, grow in faith, and recognize God’s presence in everyday life. Annette Hills—an inspirational speaker and award-winning recording artist—shares personal stories, reflective insights, and original song lyrics to awaken your spiritual awareness. Each chapter invites you to see your heart, calling, vocation, and faith through a spiritual mirror, leading to transformation, healing, and a deeper relationship with God.

    https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/newinsight/
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    58 m
  • Episode 255: Celeste Behe on her book St. Monica Ministry Manual: A Guide for Drawing Your Loved Ones Back to the Church (March 17, 2026)

    Episode 255: Celeste Behe on her book St. Monica Ministry Manual: A Guide for Drawing Your Loved Ones Back to the Church (March 17, 2026)
    Mar 19 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Celeste Behe on her book St. Monica Ministry Manual: A Guide for Drawing Your Loved Ones Back to the Church. (March 17, 2026)

    The St. Monica Ministry Manual is a comprehensive guide for forming parish-based communities that provide spiritual and practical support to the families of fallen-away Catholics. Rooted in hope and modeled on St. Monica’s steadfast faith, the manual offers simple instructions for Holy Hours, group meetings, book discussions, devotional practices, and outreach programs. Designed for both pastors and laity, it provides everything needed to establish a compassionate support and prayer network dedicated to bringing prodigals home to the Church.

    St. Monica Ministry Manual: A Guide for Drawing Your Loved Ones Back to the Church by Celeste Behe | En Route Books and Media
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    39 m
  • Episode 254: Florencia Moynihan on her book Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with Their Bodies (March 16, 2026)

    Episode 254: Florencia Moynihan on her book Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with Their Bodies (March 16, 2026)
    Mar 17 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Florencia Moynihan on her book Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with Their Bodies (March 16, 2026)

    For too long, women have been told their worth lies in being thinner, prettier, or more productive. Yet, behind the façade of “having it all together,” countless women feel exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from their own bodies. The lies of the enemy whisper that we are not enough—that we are problems in need of fixing.It’s time to reclaim your identity as a beloved daughter of God.In these pages, Catholic author and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Florencia Moynihan offers an oasis in the desert—an informed holistic plan for healing body and soul. Drawing from her own journey through disordered eating, chronic illness, and the silence of unanswered prayers, Moynihan integrates faith and nutrition in a way that restores balance, identity, and mental, physical, and spiritual freedom.Here you’ll find:
    • The Made Good framework—a roadmap to lasting transformation, grounded in truth
    • Journal prompts and reflections to help you align your habits with God’s love
    • The FUEL Method and practical strategies for restoring energy, stability, and structure
    • Six ways to live as someone who is “made good” and to thrive in your vocation
    • How to embrace Mary as your model of receiving and giving love
    • Why food is not just fuel but a gift that draws you into communion with God and others
    • Three pillars of transformation, and the foundations every woman needs for success
    Florencia’s message is simple yet life-changing: Caring for your health is not selfish but holy. By nurturing your body, you are better equipped to live your vocation, serve others, and glorify God.This book will help you silence the lies, rest in God’s unconditional love, and reclaim your true identity as a beloved daughter created with beauty, dignity, and strength.

    Made Good - Sophia Institute Press
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Episode 253: Dee-dee Mihaliak on The Domestic Monastery Bookstore (March 16, 2026)

    Episode 253: Dee-dee Mihaliak on The Domestic Monastery Bookstore (March 16, 2026)
    Mar 17 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dee-dee Mihaliak on the Domestic Monastery Bookstore in Avon, CT. Cart | THE DOMESTIC MONASTERY
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    36 m