Life Beyond the Chariot | A Faith & Family Series

Infertility and Openness to Life

In this special edition episode, Mikki Sciba shares her story of infertility, the gift of adoption, and how NaPro Technology was essential in diagnosing underlying issues.

 

Helpful Resources:

https://www.naprotechnology.com/​

https://www.stlukeshealth.org/locatio...​

The Medical Side of Fertility Awareness

In this conversation with Dr. Cami Jo Tice-Harouff, DNP, APRN-FNP, we discuss fertility as the 5th vital sign in women's health, the importance of treating the whole person, and how NFP methods such as the Creighton Model Fertility Care System are beneficial whether you are single or married. Dr. Cami Jo also explains how the Fertility Care System and NaPro Technology offer alternatives to things like contraception and IVF and do not violate the teachings of our Catholic faith.

Helpful Resources:

https://www.creightonmodel.com/​

https://www.naprotechnology.com/

Reframing the Conversation on NFP

An interview with Emily Frase from TotalWhine.com in which we discuss her "Uncharted Territory" NFP Awareness Week blog series, misconceptions about Natural Family Planning, and why Fertility Awareness is beneficial to all women.

Give Thanks in All Circumstances: A Lesson in Gratitude

Having a grateful heart and being able to thankfully recognize the gifts of God teaches us much about our relationship with God and his infinite love for us. In this episode, Deanna and Mikki discuss the importance of gratitude and how it impacts our spiritual lives.

Running the Race Well: What We Can Learn from Sts. Peter and Paul

Deanna Johnston and Mikki Sciba reflect on the lives and witness of Saints Peter and Paul.

Honest & Imperfect Conversations: A Way Forward

Deanna Johnston, Mikki Sciba, and Sr. Josephine Garrett, LCP-Intern, have an honest conversation about bias, discrimination, and racism with an emphasis on how we, as a Eucharistic people, address these issues and move forward.

Evangelization: Digital Content & the Need for Community

Elizabeth Slaten joins us to discuss evangelaztion within the Church. We speak specifically about the Church's need to have an online presence, but our digital content can never replace our face-to-face encounters. The episode concludes with some practical ways to evangelize and build community while social distancing.

Having a Relationship with Mary

During this episode, we visit with special guest, Noelle Garcia McHugh, to discuss Mary and how we can have a relationship with her. We address some of the following questions: How is Mary a model of motherhood? What does Mary teach us about trusting God? Mary experienced an absence of Jesus too-- what can we learn from her? How can we help bring her into the lives of our children?

 

Click the following link for a handout that accompanies this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3TjtWQufQLf4416zLpsZlzjUiN6sIe_/view​

 

For more from Noelle, visit her website: https://www.mqministries.net/​ 

 

Check out the St. Philip Institute website: https://stphilipinstitute.org/​

A Catholic Take on Self-Care

Deanna Johnston and Mikki Sciba sit down with special guest, Emily Frase from Total Whine, to discuss self-care for Catholics. Self-care for the Catholic is distinct from self-indulgence. It emphasizes soul-care and a devout prayer life. We are vessels. If we are empty, we have nothing to give. If we are full of vinegar, we will pour vinegar. In order to pour out love, we must be filled with it first. As beings composed of body and spirit, we have to embrace our nature in order to respond to God's call for us.

You can find Emily's blog here: https://totalwhine.com/

A Catholic Guide to Coping: Part 2

Deanna Johnston and Mikki Sciba sit down with Sr. Josephine Garrett, LCP-Intern, to discuss the importance of creating and implementing a coping plan. Coping plans can include more than you realize, and there are Catholic things you are probably already doing that help with coping. Click the following link to a handout for this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xBgxfhuYivzyA0KYLabTF6CvZtwT8-_H/view