Connected Conversations with Holy Union Connect

About Connected Conversations with Holy Union Connect

Join Jean and Colin MacKenzie as they dive deep into the challenges, joys, and spiritual journey of Catholic marriage. As a couple with over 30 years of military and family life experience, they’ve navigated their share of struggles and triumphs. In this podcast, they share wisdom from the Church, Catholic teaching, and practical strategies for building strong, faith-filled marriages. Through heartfelt discussions, personal stories, and expert insights, Jean and Colin help couples fight for their marriage with purpose, knowing that every battle has eternal significance. Whether you’re a newlywed or a seasoned couple, this podcast offers encouragement and tools to strengthen your bond and live out the sacrament of marriage fully. Tune in for inspiring guests, real talk, and faith-centered advice that will help you and your spouse grow closer to each other and to God. Subscribe now, and join the conversation that’s transforming Catholic marriages one episode at a time! Disclaimer: We do our best to faithfully adhere to the teachings of the Catholic Church in our discussions. However, the views expressed by our guests are their own and may not always fully reflect Church teaching or our personal perspectives. We encourage listeners to always discern through prayer, study, and consultation with trusted Catholic sources. The information shared in this podcast is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy, counselling, or mental health care when needed. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional.

Publisher

Colin & Jean MacKenzie

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2024

Latest episode

2 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2025

   Morals, Movies, and Marriage: Finding Truth in Stories with Steve and Beth Gesinsky

   Steve and Beth Gesinsky discuss exploring morality in movies and invite Catholics to engage with films discerningly, drawing out moral lessons and virtue-based insights, in an interview with Jean and Colin MacKenzie.

2. 

   30 Apr 2025

   Part 2: Building a Strong Catholic Marriage: Chastity, Growth & Accountability

   In a world where Catholic marriages are under attack, how can couples build a strong, faith-filled union that lasts a lifetime? In Part 2 of our conversation with Dana Nygaard, we go deeper into the practical and spiritual tools that single and married couples need to cultivate healthy, thriving relationships. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why chastity isn’t just about abstinence—and how it builds trust, respect, and intimacy in relationships. ✅ How men need strong accountability and ...

3. 

   22 Mar 2025

   Part 1:Dating with Intention: Choosing Wisely & Recognizing Red Flags

   Are you settling in your dating life? Too many Catholic women enter relationships with men who don’t truly value them—leading to heartache, frustration, or even toxic and abusive marriages. But what if you could learn to date with intention, choose wisely, and avoid the common pitfalls that lead to broken relationships? In this powerful episode of Connected Conversations, we sit down with Dana Nygaard—renowned Catholic psychotherapist, relationship coach, speaker, and author—to discuss how si...

4. 

   7 Dec 2024

   Forgiveness as a Path to Healing: Insights with Dr. Carron Silva

   Jean & Colin McKenzie and Dr. Carron Silva explore how forgiveness as a path to healing can transform relationships and lives through Dr. Carron's 7D Process and the power of the Holy Spirit.

5. 

   20 Nov 2024

   Finding Grace in Grief: Navigating Loss with Faith and Shared Meaning with Jessica Barboza

   Licensed counselor Jessica Barboza shares her unique approach to navigating grief and loss with faith, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding the grieving process.

6. 

   5 Nov 2024

   Building a Strong Foundation: Proactive Mental Wellness in Catholic Marriage with Catherine DiNuzzo

   In this episode of Connected Conversations, hosts Jean and Colin MacKenzie sit down with Catherine DiNuzzo, licensed counselor and founder of Sacred Heart Mental Wellness, to explore practical ways Catholic couples can proactively strengthen their mental health. Catherine shares her insights on fostering "mental wellness" from a Catholic perspective, emphasizing the importance of ongoing self-care and self-awareness to build a resilient marriage. Catherine dives into her unique "three-phase" ...

7. 

   9 Oct 2024

   Financial Therapy for Catholic Couples: Healing Money Conflicts with Dr. Stephanie Zepeda

   In this episode of Connected Conversations with Jean and Colin McKenzie from Holy Union Connect, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Financial Therapy Texas. Dr. Zepeda shares her unique approach to financial therapy, focusing on how couples can address financial anxiety, compulsive spending, and the emotional impact of money on their relationships.With a wealth of practical tips, Dr. Zepeda walks through how to develop clarity aro...

8. 

   2 Oct 2024

   Surprised by Marriage: Growing Through Trials with Logan and Jen Lirette

   Welcome to Connected Conversations with Jean and Colin MacKenzie from Holy Union Connect! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Logan and Jen Lirette, the inspiring couple behind "Surprised by Marriage." Logan and Jen, high school sweethearts married for 15 years, share how their faith and prioritizing each other have allowed them to navigate both the joys and unexpected challenges of marriage, from experiencing loss to celebrating life’s surprises.They discuss the power of praying togethe...

9. 

   25 Sept 2024

   Persevering Together: Navigating Mental Illness in Marriage with Faith

   In this heartfelt episode of Connected Conversations with Jean & Colin MacKenzie, we sit down with Lisa and Josh Canning as they share their deeply personal journey of navigating mental illness in marriage. Since 2012, they’ve faced the challenges of clinical depression, and today they open up about how these struggles have shaped their relationship, their faith, and their mission to help others through Persevere Together.Josh reflects on his experience with depression, sharing how it ini...

10. 

    17 Sept 2024

    Does God Want Us to Start a Podcast?: Starting the Journey Together – Introducing Connected Conversations

    Welcome to the very first episode of Connected Conversations with Jean & Colin MacKenzie from Holy Union Connect! In this episode, we share the inspiration behind starting this podcast and the journey that brought us here. Our goal is to create a space where couples can explore the joys, challenges, and spiritual aspects of Catholic marriage together.We begin with our own story, recalling our early days of marriage preparation when we listened to a priest’s message on cassette tapes. It w...

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

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Social presence

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