KATHRYN WHITAKER
A little sassy, a lot Southern, an unapologetic Catholic convert and mom of 6, elementary to college, Kathryn is ready to meet you right where you are and dive into what it means to live an authentic Christ-centered life.
SXM COMMERCIALS & RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Family roadtrips and how we make them meaningful
- Back-to-school tips
- Don't be afraid to get in the photo. When people you love are far away or gone forever, it's the memories and photos they will cherish.
- When life gets overwhelming, just do today!
- Using color-coding to simplify your home
- My encouragement to NICU moms
- My two podcasts for NICU parents and NICU professionals
SXM SPECIAL, MARY: WHY SHE MATTERS (PART 1)
- Sr. Josephine Garrett, Catholic convert, religious sister and licensed counselor, talks about life in the convent and navigating a relationship with Mary when your own relationship with your mother is wounded.
- Matt Maher shares his song, "Always Carry You," a duet with Grammy award winner, Amy Grant
SXM SPECIAL, MARY: WHY SHE MATTERS (PART 2)
- Fr. Rob Galea has an online course, Knowing Mary, and he and I chat about "the Mary thing" and why she gets so much press in the church.
- Daily rosary on YouTube with @manyhailmarysatatime
- Mater Eucharistae album by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
- Divine Mercy Chaplet, sung by Fr. Rob
- Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn
- 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley
SXM SPECIAL, MARY: WHY SHE MATTERS (PART 3)
- Visiting consecrations and deepening a relationship with author of 33 Days to Morning Glory, Fr. Michael Gaitley
- Fr. Edward Looney and I visit about Marian apparations, particularly the only US-approved on in Wisconsin.
SXM SPECIAL, KATHRYN WHITAKER SHOW (DAY 1)
- Rachel Bulman, author of Becoming Wife shares how being a wife impacts the church.
- Thomas Peters, spinal cord injury survivor, and his wife Natalie describe how to endure difficult seasons in marriage.
- The Abiding Together podcast episode shares advice about healing and restoring broken marriages with Dr. Bob Schuchts.
- Find St. Nicholas cookie cutters and Catholic-themed pencils from Catholic Curio.
- Rethinking gift giving and our "three gifts" tradition of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
SXM SPECIAL, KATHRYN WHITAKER SHOW (DAY 2)
- Bro. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., chats about the intersection of science and faith, the "Christmas Star," zodiac signs and horoscopes.
- For the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, find beautifully styled Marian items from Be A Heart and Pax Beloved
SXM SPECIAL, KATHRYN WHITAKER SHOW (DAY 3)
- Watch the Social Dilemma on Netflix.
- Katie Linendoll chats women in technology and shares useful gadgets for the holidays.
- Serve up some joy with this father-daughter dancing duo.
- Carlos Whittaker, a self-proclaimed "hope dealer," explains how he is able to have hard conversations with fruitful outcomes and his new book Enter Wild.
- Enjoy this parent prayer.
- Spotify list: dishwashing prayer list
SXM SPECIAL, KATHRYN WHITAKER SHOW (DAY 4)
- Former professional soccer player and league MVP, Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck shares how soccer and his love of the game ultimately led him to serve the church as a Catholic priest.
- 31-year veteran of the CIA and current professor at the Bush School of Government talks about the moral dilemmas of spying in his books Fair Play and To Catch a Spy.
SXM SPECIAL, KATHRYN WHITAKER SHOW (DAY 5)
- What does it mean to be homeless and how can you serve people on the fringes? Ask Alan Graham and Mobile Loaves and Fishes.
- Bishop Bill Wack, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, chats living out your vocation joyfully, and with authenticity.
- Need a laugh? Enjoy the packaging guy videos.
- Does your family need prayers? Feel free to send us your Christmas card and we'll add you to our evening dinner prayers: Kathryn Whitaker, P.O. Box 3091, Cedar Park, TX 78630
- Enjoy our favorite family cookbooks: Real Food Slow Cooker, Super Simple and any Southern Living one! And, here's our favorite family recipe, Chicken Alla Panna.