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I'm a Catholic business coach and I help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so you can hear the Holy Spirit and build the business God is calling you to… from peace. Business Discernment Class (Free and only 15 minutes): https://sterlingjaquith.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sterlingjaquith
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Calling all Catholic moms! Did you know it's possible to do this Catholic motherhood thing without losing your mind? Parenting these days is so hard because most of us are doing it without the tools we need. I'm Sterling Jaquith, a homeschool mom to six young kids, a business owner and I teach busy Catholic moms how to have more peace in their lives and homes. Each week on the Catholic Calm Mom podcast, I'll give you practical tools for calming yourself down, discerning what God wants you to ...
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You Don't Need Any More Information (Yes, Really) — Building from Peace in 2026 Welcome to the Made for Business Show, where Catholic moms learn how to build a business from peace while raising kids. Today's episode is a mindset reset for 2026: You don't need any more information to achieve what God is calling you to do. If your brain is telling yo…
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Catholic Momcast 381: Pope Leo's Movie Pics (Pt.1)
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34:21Maria, Allison, and Fr. Charlie chat about Pope Leo's favirote movies and their take on It's a Wonderful Life and The Sound of Music. Sta tuned for Part two next month! Links for this Episode: Pope Leo's Top Four Movie PicsBy Maria Morera Johnson
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In today's episode, I talk about what it really means to feel well taken care of — and why that feeling isn't created by our circumstances, but by our thoughts. I share the powerful story of Corrie ten Boom and the fleas, along with real examples from my own marriage, motherhood, and Christmas experiences, to show how the story we tell ourselves sh…
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Year-in-Review Like a Saint + Business Sparkle is coming ✨ Welcome to the Made For Business Show, where Catholic moms learn how to do business from peace while raising kids. In today's episode, I'm reviewing the last year with you — the saint way — and sharing what I'm most excited about for early January: Business Sparkle (the girliest, pinkest, s…
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Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras get together for a fun conversation about Christmas. Maria and Allison chat about Christmas and their family traditions. Links for this Episode: Patrick the Donkey's Story Shepherd Roy's Story Angel Malak's StoryBy Maria Morera Johnson
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I invited someone to Mass recently and it was an incredible experience. Let me tell you all about it! Want more interior peace in 2026? Come join Mary's Heart, Martha's Order. We start January 4th! Click here to see the details: https://catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart/By Sterling Jaquith
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Catholic Momcast 379: A Visit with a Seminarian
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20:03Maria and seminarian John Paul Pierce have a lovely conversation about his discernment journey. Let us pray for all seminarians in formation. Links for this Episode: USCCB Resources for VocationsBy Maria Morera Johnson
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Prayercast 47: God Doesn't Hate Me After All
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23:47Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton interview Greg Willits, author of God Doesn't Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom (Sophia Institute Press). Greg Willits is a Catholic author, media creator, and evangelist. Founder of RosaryArmy.com, along with his wife, Jennifer Greg has written numerous books, inclu…
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Maria and Allison discuss the high hopes they have for Advent, and the reality that it is a time to slow down and wait. Links for this Episode: Catholic Mom Advent Playlist on SpotifyBy Maria Morera Johnson
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Come see how often our good intentions accidentally make our lives more complicated — from elaborate birthday cakes to overfull calendars and holiday expectations. She walks through practical, real-life examples of choosing the simple option on purpose so you have more room for peace, prayer, and presence with your family and with the Lord. Learn a…
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Maria Morera Johnson interviews Gracie Jagla, author of If the Pope Had a Puppy (OSV Kids). Gracie Jagla is a wife, mother, and award-winning children's book author, with a heart for writing faith-filled stories that draw children (and their families) closer to the love of Jesus. She also writes and hosts the podcast Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime —…
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Light in the Darkness - My Advent Book on Amazon Jesus, I Trust You by Sr. Faustina Maria on Amazon (Book I'm reading for Advent) A No Disappointment Christmas episode EPISODE SUMMARY Thankful for Husbands (Even When It's Hard) In today's episode of the Catholic Mom Calm Podcast, Sterling shares a deeply honest reflection on gratitude — especially …
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Catholic Momcast 376: Holier Matrimony with Caitrin Bennett
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17:18Maria Morera Johnson interviews Catholic Mom contributor Caitrin Bennett, author of the award-winning book, Holier Matrimony (Marian Press). Caitrin Bennett is a homeschooling mom of 4 young children, and author of the award-winning book Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace. Links for this Episode: Holier Matrimony…
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Making Beautiful Things with Raquel from The Little Rose Shop
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37:57Integrating Faith into Everyday Life with Raquel from The Little Rose Shop Sterling sits down with Raquel, founder of The Little Rose Shop, to talk about her powerful conversion story, choosing life as a 21-year-old college student, and how that journey led her to create beautiful, practical Catholic products for moms and families. They also dive i…
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Maria Morera Johnson has a fun conversation with Lisa Hendey about her new book, Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way (Loyola Press). In Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way, Lisa Hendey invites readers into ongoing friendship with Jesus that unfolds not only in quiet prayer but in the everyday rhythms of life, from carpools to hospital rooms. This 52-week…
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We dive into that whisper in your mind: "I should be further along." It's a seemingly innocent thought — and yet it can stall your business, steal your joy, and disconnect you from what God is really inviting you into. What we cover: Why thinking "I should be further along" feels like fact — and what that does to you Two common emotional responses:…
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Annual... You Don't Have to do That... Episode
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18:27Feel the holiday pressure mounting? This is your annual permission slip to opt out of what drains you and lean into what truly matters. In this episode, Sterling walks through setting calm, faith-filled boundaries so November–January don't steamroll your peace. What you'll learn How to choose holiday plans by time, money, and emotional energy—on pu…
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Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras discuss the ongoing call to prayer for All Souls during the month of November. Maria and Allison discuss November as the month we remember and pray for all souls. It's a time to lift up our loved ones who've gone before us and trust in God's mercy to bring them home to heaven. Links for this Episode: Church …
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Is It Just Hard… or Is It Wrong? How to Know When to Make a Change in Your Business Episode Summary Every business has parts we don't love — emails, taxes, editing, cleaning up after an event. But sometimes, that icky feeling goes deeper. It's not just "ugh, I don't feel like doing this"… it's "something's off — this isn't right." In this episode, …
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Feeling like you're failing at everything? You're not. In this episode, Sterling shares a gentle, Catholic way to move through those heavy moments: calm your body, separate your worth from your to-do list, and let Jesus tell you the truth about who you are. You'll learn: How to calm your nervous system when "failure" thoughts hit Why "I am a failur…
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CMC 373: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 3
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27:47Our Fall 2025 Book Club selection is dear to our hearts! In Real Moms of Real Saints, Colleen Pressprich gets real about every mom's need for a tribe: a community of other women whose bonds of trust run deeper than simple friendship. We need that tribe here on earth, but sometimes we forget about our heavenly tribe! We can draw on the loving mother…
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Catholic Momcast 372: Transitions and Life Changes
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22:01Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Mersch talk about transitions and change in our lives. 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…
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CMC 371: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 2
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29:59Our Fall 2025 Book Club selection is dear to our hearts! In Real Moms of Real Saints, Colleen Pressprich gets real about every mom's need for a tribe: a community of other women whose bonds of trust run deeper than simple friendship. We need that tribe here on earth, but sometimes we forget about our heavenly tribe! We can draw on the loving mother…
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Catholic Momcast 370: Celebrating Hallowtide
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18:03Maria Morera Johnson and Catholicmom.com contributor Alex Resch discuss family-friendly celebrations of Hallowtide. Maria and Alex have a fun conversation about celebrating Hallowtide by honoring Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls with faith, fun, and meaningful traditions that bring the season's true spirit to life. Alex Resch is a wife and home…
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Do you secretly worry that having too much money might hurt your faith, your family, or your soul? In this episode, Sterling unpacks the sneaky ways your brain tries to "protect" you from wealth—and why that might be sabotaging your business growth. You'll learn: Why your brain prefers familiar pain over unknown success The real meaning behind "a c…
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You're doing a good job. Really — you are. In this heart-to-heart episode, Sterling reminds every Catholic mom that even when the house isn't perfect, the kids are wiggly at Mass, and the laundry's taking over the couch... you're still doing holy, meaningful work. She shares what it looks like to pause, breathe, and actually believe that you're a g…
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CMC 369: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 1
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29:18Our Fall 2025 Book Club selection is dear to our hearts! In Real Moms of Real Saints, Colleen Pressprich gets real about every mom's need for a tribe: a community of other women whose bonds of trust run deeper than simple friendship. We need that tribe here on earth, but sometimes we forget about our heavenly tribe! We can draw on the loving mother…
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We're all chasing something in business and it's a feeling. Listen to this episode to figure out what feeling you're chasing and how what you seek can be found in the Lord.By Sterling Jaquith
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We're all chasing a feeling... and it's a feeling that only comes from the Lord. Find out how you can slow down your thinking to see where you're seeking this feeling and how you can turn to the Lord instead.By Sterling Jaquith
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Catholic Momcast 368: The Work Life Balance Myth
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18:41Maria and Allison have a spirited and fun conversation about achieving real work-life balance, where they explore practical tips, faith-filled insights, and personal stories to help you find peace in the juggle. Links for this Episode: Saint Zellie Martin on Work Live BalanceBy Maria Morera Johnson
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We are really good at finding awareness about why we're not doing the work we should be doing. But we can't stop there. We must move on to the healing phase!By Sterling Jaquith
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One of the most peace-stealing thoughts is when we think, "They shouldn't do that!" Let's open up this thought and see how it leads us to parent from anger.By Sterling Jaquith
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Catholic Momcast 367: Global Rosary for Peace
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13:44Maria Morera Johnson interviews Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., the International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries, about the upcoming Global Rosary for Peace. On Sunday, September 7, Holy Cross Family Ministries, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame and the Congregation of Holy Cross, hosted the 75th Anniversary of Father Peyton's R…
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CatholicMom Prayercast 46: 12 Unforgettable Men of the Gospel
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19:28Maria Morera Johnson interviews Melanie Rigney, author of 12 Unforgettable Men of the Gospels (Twenty-Third Publications). from Melanie's webiste: Melanie Rigney loves almost nothing better than talking and writing about faith and grace. Her latest book, Unforgettable Women of the Gospels (Twenty-third Publications, January 2024), focuses on eight …
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Here are my thoughts about how you should do business in the fourth quarter of 2025. You don't have to agree. You know by now that I'm going to tell you to go ask the Lord what you should do. But these are my thoughts based on what I've seen with my clients this year! Stay tuned for a fun new tool from me!…
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Today, we continue our two-part series on fear. If you find yourself feeling scared about your kids, or the future, this is the perfect episode to bring peace to your heart.By Sterling Jaquith
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Maria Morera Johnson interviews Emmy-nominated puppeteer Donna Kimball about the new children's series, Guillermo & Will. Minno, the global leader in Christian kids' media, is proud to announce its newest original series, Guillermo & Will which debuts on the streaming platform October 10. Guillermo & Will is a groundbreaking, dual-language puppet s…
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When God Tells You Something You Don't Want to Hear
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19:27Ahhh... what do you do when God tells you to do something you don't want to do? You already know what I'm going to say but I will also tell you how to feel GOOD about being obeident. Let's get into it!By Sterling Jaquith
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Managing the Emotion of Fear - Part One - Lorissa Horn
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41:51A two-part series on managing the emotion of fear. The Lord does not want us to live in fear. He wants us to have peace and yet few of us know how to actually do that. Find out how in these next two episodes. Learn more about us at www.catholicmomcalm.comBy Lorissa Horn
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Catholic Momcast 365: First Reconciliation and Beyond, A Conversation with the McGradys
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22:49Maria Morera Johnson interviews Katie and Tommy McGrady, co-authors of First Reconciliation and Beyond and hosts of Family Mass Prep on the Hallow app. Katie and Tommy McGrady are a husband-and-wife team passionate about helping families grow in faith. They are the co-authors of First Reconciliation and Beyond, a practical guide that helps children…
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We're going to talk about how the brain tells us we needs lots of things... but the truth is that we only need one thing: Christ. Join us for the Mary's Heart, Martha's Order Challenge here: https://catholicmomcalm.com/marymarthaBy Sterling Jaquith
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Catholic Momcast 364: Mamas in Spirit with Lindy Wynne
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26:40Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras welcome podcaster Lindy Wynne of Mamas in Spirit for a lively conversation about faith, joy, and the beauty of our sisterhood. Lindy Wynne is the founder of Mamas in Spirit, a Catholic women's ministry, and the host of Mamas in Spirit Podcast, a weekly "mini-retreat in a podcast" where she interviews guests …
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When we start to feel stressed, it's helpful to ask the question, "How will I feel about this ten years from now?" This question helps us slow down and make intentional action steps instead of spinning out in worry.By Sterling Jaquith
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Catholic Momcast 363: Broken Mary, A Story of Redemption
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20:12Maria Morera Johnson interviews Megan Harrington, senior producer at Family Theater Productions and producer and executive producer of Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story. Producer and Executive Producer Megan Harrington is a senior producer at Family Theater Productions. She serves as producer, co-director, and co-writer of the Emmy® and Christo…
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Catholic Prayercast 45: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
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26:03Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton interview Sister Betty Ann MacNeill on the anniversary of the canonization of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the updated release of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spiritual Portrait (Ignatius Press). Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., is a Daughter of Charity and noted scholar of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the V…
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When we get busy and stressed, our prayer life is often the first to go. In this episode, I break down why that is and why it's important that we battle the lies our brains are telling us to keep prayer in our daily routine, even if it's just 10 minutes a day! Join us for the Mary's Heart, Martha's Order challenge starting September 10th by clickin…
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Maria Morera Johnson has an animated conversation with actor, producer Christin Jezak, about her new web series, Neighborhood Watch, and the message of loving your neighbor and loving yourself, too. Christin Jezak is an actor, writer, and producer passionate about creating stories that inspire empathy and connection. She is the creator and producer…
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Joined by my good friend Chantal Howard, we talk about the struggles teens face in this modern culture and a powerful new program called Catholic Finishing School for teen girls. www.catholicfinishingschool.com https://www.instagram.com/catholicfinishingschoolBy Sterling Jaquith
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Maria Morera Johnson and CatholicMom.com contributor Samantha Stephenson have a discuss habits that help us be present to our children in the midst of demanding chores and duties. Samantha Stephenson is a Catholic convert, bioethicist, and author of Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad, the Mama Prays devotional, and the forthcoming books …
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