Season Four comes to an end with a delightful interview with Claudia Cangilla McAdam, a Catholic award-winning author of books for kids and teens. She has an undergraduate degree in English, is a graduate of the Denver Catholic Biblical School, and obtained her master’s degree in theology from the Augustine Institute in Denver. She has authored two…

We’re happy to welcome Kelly Guest to the show! Kelly has been blessed with many opportunities to share God's love. She was a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia in Nashville, TN for five years, a middle school social studies teacher, an education coordinator for a Catholic Charities program for pregnant teens, and a Director of Religious Education. Cu…

It’s a joy to spend time in this episode with James Matthew Wilson, poet and director of the MFA program in creative writing at the University of Saint Thomas, the only MFA program in the world rooted firmly in the Catholic intellectual and literary tradition. His quote comes from Aristotle’s The Metaphysics, opening of Book I: “All men by nature d…

It is a joy to welcome Eniola (Eni) Honsberger to the show. Eni serves as the Director of the Office of Family Life for the Diocese of Paterson, and recently launched a relationship coaching endeavor, Espouse. Her quote is from Alexander Pope: "To err is human, to forgive is divine.” Learn more about relationship coaching (for those who are dating,…

After a bit of a hiatus, we are thrilled to be back with Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of The Guiding Star Project, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and author of Wholistic Feminism: Healing the Identity Crisis Caused by the Women’s Movement. Leah lives in Central Minnesota with her husband, Josh, and seven children. Her quote c…

First, a few timely notes: -- On sale now through Friday, November 12, 11:59 PST, the 2021 Catholic Mom Advent Bundle*! Lindsay’s contribution is an exclusive episode of Quote Me as well as four lock screens for the Advent season. Get yours now, before it disappears! -- The FREE Embrace 2021 Summit for Catholic Moms launches this Friday, and Lindsa…

Maura Roan McKeegan is the author of six Catholic children's picture books published through the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Her books include the Old and New series, which introduces children to the concept of biblical typology. Maura is a former classroom reading teacher and a current homeschooling mom with a passion for picture books …

It’s a joy to welcome Rhonda Gruenewald, founder and president of Vocation Ministry, to the show, especially as we approach National Vocation Awareness Week, November 7-13, 2021. Rhonda’s quote comes from Mother Angelica: “Unless you are willing to do the ridiculous, God will not do the miraculous." You can find this quote and more in Mother Angeli…

Today we welcome Emily Stimpson Chapman, Catholic author, wife, and mother to three (three and under). Her quote comes from the letters of Flannery O’Connor: "I suppose half the work of writing is overcoming the revulsion you feel when you sit down to it." This reluctance can be a reality in all our callings, whether it’s writing, parenting, or som…

Today we welcome Nathaniel Binversie, author, speaker, and director of content for Exodus Inc. Nathaniel’s selection is a quote within a quote, as it’s a line from Albert Einstein quoted by Steve Jobs during an Apple keynote in the mid 2000s. “Simplicity is the epitome of sophistication.” Tune in for a conversation about striving for excellence (in…

Amy Smith is a Catholic journalist who works for EWTN's National Catholic Register. Amy is the features editor for the Register and is also the author of The Plans God Has for You: Hopeful Lessons for Young Women, based on her favorite Scripture, Jeremiah 29:11. She loves Mother Mary and our friends the saints, and enjoys rereading Jane Austen nove…

If you know Lindsay in real life, you know how much she loves the products and programs at Holy Heroes. Today she has the pleasure of speaking with Clara Davison, one of the original Holy Heroes Guides. After college, Clara returned to work as the Brand Manager for Holy Heroes, running the current online adventures and creating new ones. She has be…

Nicole M. Caruso is the author of Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses Our Feminine Genius (Sophia Institute Press). She is also a professional makeup artist and beauty consultant, former beauty editor, and homeschooling mother of three. Nicole’s mission is to inspire women to invest in their self-worth with her movement #worthyofwearing…

It’s our Season Finale! Today we are so happy to welcome Erin McCole Cupp, writer, speaker, lay Dominican, survivor of family abuse and dysfunction, and author of All Things New: Breaking the Cycle & Raising a Joyful Family, which is available for pre-order now. Erin’s quote comes from Dr. K. Alexandra Onno: "What is wounded in relationship must be…

We’re delighted to welcome Lara Patangan, author of Simple Mercies: How the Works of Mercy Bring Peace and Fulfillment. She brings us a quote from Margaret Mead that feels especially powerful today: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Connect with Lara a…

We are overjoyed to welcome Kimberly Hahn, wife of Scott, mom of six, and nana to twenty. Kimberly serves as Council-at-Large in Steubenville, OH, and is the host of the podcast Beloved and Blessed with Kimberly Hahn and the author of the newly re-released, Graced and Gifted: Biblical Wisdom For the Homemakers Heart. Kimberly’s quote comes from her…

Thanks to our listeners, Kathleen and Dorah, who sent in the quotes we’re sharing today. From C.S. Lewis: "A woman's heart should be so close to God that a man should have to chase Him to find it." And from Mark Caine: “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” To su…

5 0 t h E P I S O D E Today we celebrate the 50th episode of Quote Me with a very special guest, Lindsay’s oldest son, Jacob. Jacob’s quote comes from a poster in his first-grade science classroom (and also Albert Einstein). “You only fail if you stop trying.” We hope you enjoy hearing Jacob share the connections he sees between this quote, a solar…

Jenny Hubbard is the author of Finding Sanctuary: How the Wild Work of Peace Restored the Heart of a Sandy Hook Mother, a contributor to Magnificat, a monthly contributor on Spirit Catholic radio, and the executive director of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary. Her quote comes from Thomas Merton: “You do not need to know precisely what …

We’re delighted to spend time with Dominic de Souza, founder of DreamAgain and SmartCatholics, and a dad with a small family and a smaller corgi. Tolkien is a popular choice this season (and we’re not complaining!). This quote comes from his essay “On Fairy-Stories”: We have come from God and inevitably the myths woven by us, though they contain er…

In this episode, we welcome Jessica Connolly, owner of Telos Art Shop (which Lindsay is borderline obsessed with). Her quote comes from The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis: “We do not want merely to see beauty, though, God knows, even that is bounty enough. We want something else which can hardly be put into words—to be united with the beauty we see,…

Today we welcome Catholic children’s book author Theresa Kiser. Theresa is the author of the upcoming Our Sunday Visitor picture book, Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server Serves His First Mass (A Book about Serving God); as well as the board book A Little Catholic's Book of Liturgical Colors, which received the Catholic Writer's Guild Seal of Approval f…

Rachel Bulman is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She frequently contributes to the Word on Fire blog and CatholicMom.com. Her first book will be published with Our Sunday Visitor next fall, and she has contributed to two books with Ave Maria Press and Ignatius Press which will be available this year. Her husband is in formation for the permane…

Justin McClain is husband to Bernadette; dad to five wonderful children nine and under; Lay Dominican in the Order of Saint Dominic; veteran theology and Spanish educator at Bishop McNamara High School; author and consultant for Ave Maria Press; wildlife enthusiast who likes to educate people on God's gift of nature; and vocal advocate for the valu…