Like A Mother with Katie McGrady

The words “this is my body, given up for you” are said at every Mass and spoken by every mother, day in and day out, as we wipe and wean and walk with our children through the mess, grime, joy, and delight of daily life. How a mother comes to understand this call to sacrifice and gift of self is perhaps the greatest spiritual journey she’ll ever undertake. Special thanks to our episode sponsor, Lamps-A-Glow To learn more, CLICK HERE An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Being a mom means limits exist. We are limited - in our capacity, with the boundaries we set, with the “yes’s” and “no’s” we have to give. But what if the “limits” of motherhood, imposed upon us externally and self-imposed, are actually the on-ramp to abundance and flourishing? Katie reflects on her recent trip to Rome where she met Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, and the Pope, all within 24 hours, and shares how the trip to the eternal city helped her understand limits in a new way. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

In a world where right and wrong are sometimes confused by the secular culture, and where parents are made to feel like they can’t say what is true to their own children, Mary Rice Hasson explains what it means to build a family culture, ground our families in the truth, and encourage the pursuit of virtue and goodness. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Family life, even in chaos and mess, is the first society we’re part of, and where we learn how to interact with others. Raising tiny humans, and forming them into good people, is the most important work we’ll ever do. Rachel Leininger is in the thick of that work, with 4 kids, first grade down to toddler, and has learned (and shares today) how keeping short accounts - forgiving quickly and loving without reservation - is the only way to survive and thrive in the every day. This episode is sponsored by Saint Meinrad Seminary: Click saintmeinrad.edu/OSV to learn more about Graduate Theology at Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology. Laity and deacons are invited to inquire or apply. Pursue your MA or certificate in theology via weekend and online offerings. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

On this solo episode of Like A Mother, Katie takes a deep dive into the concept of identity and self-care, exploring how external roles such as being a wife, mother, or professional often dominate ones self-perception. Amidst these reflections, a unique journey unfolds—a rediscovery of joy through the simplicity of building Lego sets. It's not just a narrative about a hobby; it's about finding space for oneself in a busy life, embracing small pleasures that feed the soul, and ultimately, how engaging in seemingly simple activities can lead to profound insights about living abundantly and caring for oneself. Tune in to embark on a reflective journey of self-discovery, identity, and the unexpected ways we can find joy. This episode is sponsored by Saint Meinrad Seminary: Click saintmeinrad.edu/OSV to learn more about Graduate Theology at Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology. Laity and deacons are invited to inquire or apply. Pursue your MA or certificate in theology via weekend and online offerings. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Check out this Like A Mother Rewind with guest Sister Josephine Garrett, CSFN. Subscribe, listen and share Sister's podcast https://hopestories.osvpodcasts.com/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available now for pre-order at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Podcast listeners can use promo code HOPE25 at checkout for 25% off and free shipping! Sr. Josephine is a native Texan, born and raised in Houston. She moved to Dallas in 1999 to begin studies at the University of Dallas where she completed a BA in Political Philosophy with a Business Concentration. Sister subsequently entered the banking industry, serving for 10 years as a Vice President in the Home Loans division of Bank of America in the roles of Operations Manager of a staff of 200 and later as a Project Manager. Sister was raised Baptist and entered the Catholic Church in 2005. Later, in November of 2011, she began her formation to be a religious Sister. In November of 2020 Sister Josephine professed her final vows as a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth. She is a licensed counselor, serving as the school counselor for the cathedral grade school in Tyler, TX, and also in private practice. Sister has also served in vocations ministry and as a national speaker for youth and young adults, speaking to groups of up to 25,000. Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/ https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/ Follow Katie at: https://www.katieprejeanmcgrady.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katiepmcgrady/ https://www.facebook.com/katiepmcgrady https://likeamother.osvpodcasts.com/ This episode is sponsored by Saint Meinrad Seminary: Click saintmeinrad.edu/OSV to learn more about Graduate Theology at Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology. Laity and deacons are invited to inquire or apply. Pursue your MA or certificate in theology via weekend and online offerings. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Katie recently took a trip to Mexico City, and reflects on the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is particularly poignant for mothers. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Join us for Like A Mother Rewind, where Katie shares one of her favorite episodes. Dive into this rebroadcast with guest Sharon McMahon! As Sharon McMahon became painfully aware of how dramatically uninformed people were about basic principles of civics and government, she took to Instagram and began sharing facts. And it went viral. She became a sensation, and her friendly, approachable, informative style of sharing news, information, and holding space for hard conversations has garnered over 4 million followers on Instagram, launched an incredible podcast, and has made her “America’s government teacher.” And she’s done all that, with integrity and firmly planted in a desire to share truthfully, as a mother. https://www.sharonmcmahon.com/ This episode is sponsored by University of Saint Francis Beauty Will Save The World Summer Theology Camp. To learn more visit: https://go.sf.edu/beauty An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

There’s no such thing as too many questions, at least not when it comes to our kids. Katie Gray’s wealth of youth ministry experience has taught her how to talk to kids, especially her own, and maintain good communication with these people we’ve created that teach us so much. This episode is sponsored by Lamps-A-Glow. Visit https://lampsaglow.com/pray-every-day-series/ped-kits to learn more! An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Mary Lenaburg has had to “reset” in life a few times. Addiction, disabilities, financial woes, loss, and grief have touched her life, and in it all, there has been a willingness to walk into the fire and lean into the many spiritual, emotional, and physical resets required. Motherhood is often an embrace of what is hard, and when we lean into the hard resets, and rest in the love of Jesus, we are able to do hard things. This episode is sponsored by the U.S. bishops' 9 Days for Life Novena Join the U.S. bishops’ pro-life novena from January 16 through January 24 www.9daysforlife.com An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Katie reflects on the episodes of 2023 and asks the question: are we giving as much as we can? If generosity is the heart of a well lived life, how can we generously respond to the movements of the Spirit and say “yes, and…” in every aspect of our lives, especially our motherhood. This episode is sponsored by: Unbound, Unbound.org/Mother An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Stand up comedienne, best selling author, & mom of 6, Jen Fulwiler has looked at her dreams and found them worthy of her time and effort. Making our dreams a priority, and helping our kids foster their own dreams, is a gift within motherhood, and one she helps us understand. To learn more about Jen Fulwiler visit https://www.jenniferfulwiler.com/ This episode is sponsored by Saints of the Kingdom To learn more visit: https://saintsofthekingdom.com/store An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Sister Mary Michael Fox knows the way to explain the faith to kids, not just because of her doctoral degree or her practical work in ministry, but because she was given great examples as a child herself. Her vocation story, the love of her own mother, and her practical insights into how to catechize our children is an invaluable gift to us all. Link to Sister Mary's book: https://ltp.org/products/details/FGP/following-gods-pedagogy Special thanks to Ave Maria Press and Erica Tighe Campbell author of Living the Seasons, for sponsoring this podcast. Get 15% off your copy with code KMSHOW at avemariapress.com An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

When Elisabeth’s husband Scott jokingly pitched an idea for Saint socks, she assumed the thought experiment was just that: an experiment. Years later, Sock Religious has grown into Catholic Concepts, a wildly successful & impactful business that led Elisabeth to a new career and new insights into how to balance & juggle work & home. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

It’s so easy to react to circumstances. It’s so easy to over-react, in fact. But what we’re called to do, and hopefully what we learn to do, is respond. And we can only do that when we have a deep, abiding connection with God. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

When Alison and her husband discerned becoming foster parents, she knew it would be a challenge and even a bit chaotic at times. What she discovered was that motherhood changed her for the better, making her more peaceful, communicative, prayerful, and adaptable. This episode is sponsored by: Unbound, Unbound.org/Mother An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Pinterest and Instagram have convinced most of us that our house isn’t good enough. But what if the design of a house wasn’t nearly as important as the people inside the home? What if our aesthetics weren’t simply defined by the “style” of the moment? Designer, HGTV veteran, wife to Francis and mom to four kids, Paige Rien, helps unpack what it means to create a home as a family, taking the people in the home into consideration when building this safe space for our families. Links: https://www.paigerien.com/ Follow Katie at: https://www.katieprejeanmcgrady.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katiepmcgrady/ https://www.facebook.com/katiepmcgrady https://likeamother.osvpodcasts.com/ This episode is sponsored by Unbound, Unbound.org/Mother An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

There are endless options of shows to stream, video games to play, books to read, & even podcasts to turn on. How do we discern what is for our kids and what we should keep away? “Mrs. Ruvi” - a twitch streamer, mom of teenagers to pre-K’ers, & cohost of the “Is This For Kids” podcast explains how we can find balance in our media diet & what we can do to navigate nuanced conversations with our kids.Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-this-for-kids/id1701211328 https://m.twitch.tv/mrsruvi An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Katie reflects on the beginning of the school year, and all the mess that can bring, and how we can find Jesus in the midst of the chaos and noise and invite him into our lives to show us beauty. This episode is sponsored by The CatholicTV Network on YouTube Visit: https://www.youtube.com/CatholicTV An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Claire Swinarski is an author, writer, wife, and mom. An avid reader, Claire’s passed her love of books onto her children, and shares how “being bookish” is the source of her pursuits in motherhood, at home, and online. http://www.claireswinarski.com/ Follow Katie at: https://www.katieprejeanmcgrady.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katiepmcgrady/ https://www.facebook.com/katiepmcgrady https://likeamother.osvpodcasts.com/ This episode is sponsored by: Holy Art Visit www.holyart.com and use discount code OSV20 for 20% off an order today! An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.