Of Sound Mind and Spirit is a Catholic podcast for women navigating mid-life and seasons of change. Hosted by two sisters, Lisa Henley Jones and Shelly Henley Kelly, we share honest conversations, practical faith, and spiritual formation to help you grow deeper in your relationship with God. If you’re asking “What now, Lord?” and longing for clarity, purpose, and a deeper prayer life, this space is for you. Grow in faith, trust God more fully, and walk with purpose in every season.
Of Sound Mind and Spirit
Claim This Podcastby Lisa Henley Jones and Shelly Henley Kelly
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Of Sound Mind and Spirit is a Catholic podcast for women navigating mid-life and seasons of change. Hosted by two sisters, Lisa Henley Jones and Shelly Henley Kelly, we share honest conversations, practical faith, and spiritual formation to help you grow deeper in your relationship with God. If you’re asking “What now, Lord?” and longing for clarity, purpose, and a deeper prayer life, this space is for you. Grow in faith, trust God more fully, and walk with purpose in every season.
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
Ep 111. What World Cup Visitors Are Teaching Us About Gratitude
<p>As visitors from around the world arrive in the United States for the World Cup, many have been sharing their excitement and wonder about experiencing everyday American life. From small-town charm and friendly conversations to local traditions and natural beauty, their observations remind us that what feels ordinary to us can be extraordinary to someone else.</p><p>In this episode of Of Sound Mind and Spirit, Shelly and Lisa reflect on what these visitors can teach us about gratitude, hospitality, and seeing God's blessings with fresh eyes. Together, they explore how familiarity can sometimes blind us to the gifts that surround us and how cultivating a spirit of wonder can deepen our appreciation for the people, places, and communities God has entrusted to us.</p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Why foreign visitors are captivated by everyday life in America</li><li>How familiarity can diminish our sense of gratitude</li><li>The spiritual value of seeing ordinary blessings with fresh eyes</li><li>The Christian call to hospitality and welcoming strangers</li><li>Practical ways to rediscover wonder in your own community</li></ul><p><strong>Reflection Questions</strong></p><ul><li>What is something in your daily life that you've begun to take for granted?</li><li>How might a first-time visitor view your community, parish, or neighborhood?</li><li>Where have you recently noticed God's blessings in unexpected places?</li><li>How can you practice gratitude for the ordinary gifts that surround you each day?</li></ul><p><strong>This Week's Challenge</strong></p><p>Take time this week to look at your community through the eyes of a visitor. Visit a local landmark, walk through your neighborhood, attend a community event, or simply pay closer attention to the people and places you encounter every day.Ask God to help you see familiar blessings with renewed wonder and gratitude.</p><p><strong>Scripture for Reflection</strong></p><p>"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever."<br>— Psalm 107:1</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect With Us</strong></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, we'd love for you to share it with a friend and leave a review. Your support helps us continue fostering conversations that nurture both sound minds and spirits rooted in faith.</p><p><strong>We'd love to hear from you and get to know you!</strong> </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:soundmindandspirit@gmail.com">soundmindandspirit@gmail.com</a></p><p>Join our email list at <a href="http://eepurl.com/gNj5Qz">http://eepurl.com/gNj5Qz</a> to be notified weekly of new episodes and content.</p><p>Visit our webpage at <a href="https://soundmindandspirit.com/">Of Sound Mind and Spirit </a> </p><p>Drop us a line, leave a comment, or connect with us on social media. Your engagement means the world to us and helps shape future episodes!</p><p>Thank you for listening, and may God bless you with eyes to see His gifts all around you.</p>
June 16, 2026
Ep 110. Father's Day Special: Life Lessons From Our Dad
<p>This Father's Day, we're welcoming a very special guest to the podcast for the very first time—our dad, Arthur.</p><p><br /></p><p>For more than fifty years, Dad has been a husband, father, grandfather, storyteller, problem-solver, and source of wisdom for our family. In this heartfelt and often humorous conversation, we sit down to talk about fatherhood, family life, faith, gratitude, and the lessons he's learned throughout a lifetime of loving and leading a family.<br /></p><p>Along the way, you'll hear some of his famous "Dadisms"—the practical wisdom, thoughtful questions, and memorable one-liners that have shaped our lives and continue to influence how we see God, relationships, and the world around us.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whether this episode reminds you of your own father, your husband as a father, a grandfather, or another important father figure in your life, we hope it encourages you to reflect on the lasting impact a loving father can have across generations.</p><p><br /></p><p>This conversation made us laugh, brought us to tears, and reminded us how grateful we are for the gift of family.<br /></p><p>Happy Father's Day.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><p>✔️ What surprised Arthur most about becoming a father</p><p>✔️ The family "Dadisms" that have guided generations</p><p>✔️ Why asking questions is often more powerful than giving advice</p><p>✔️ Lessons learned from more than fifty years of marriage and family life</p><p>✔️ The importance of experiencing God's creation and seeing beauty everywhere</p><p>✔️ Why Dad believes we should never discipline children in anger</p><p>✔️ What makes a truly successful life</p><p>✔️ The joys of being a grandfather</p><p>✔️ Thoughts on conflict, forgiveness, and the wisdom of the “Our Father” prayer</p><p>✔️ The legacy he hopes to leave for his children and grandchildren</p><p>✔️ Why gratitude is a daily choice<br /></p><p><strong>Memorable Moments from the Conversation</strong></p><ul><li>Arthur shares the advice he gives family members when they come to him with problems.</li><li>A discussion about how family ranch life helped shape the grandchildren's appreciation for God's creation.</li><li>Stories from raising daughters, including church discipline and family adventures.</li><li>Why Dad believes people are happiest when they embrace both life's joys and challenges.</li><li>His moving reflection on what he hopes his grandchildren remember twenty years from now.</li><li>The sibling stories that prove childhood was anything but boring.<br /></li></ul><p><strong>One of Our Favorite Quotes</strong></p><p>"Every day when you wake up, you get to choose how you want to live, how you want to feel, how you want to love—and God forbid—how you want to hate."</p><p>And this beautiful reminder:</p><p>"Praise God, it was a wonderful life."</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Reflection Questions</strong></p><p>As you listen, consider:</p><ul><li>What lessons did your father teach you that still influence your life today?</li><li>How do you hope your children or grandchildren will remember you?</li><li>What "Dadisms" have become part of your family culture?</li><li>In what ways are you choosing gratitude, even during life's storms?</li><li>How can you better recognize God's presence in both the joyful and challenging seasons of life?</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li>The Our Father</li><li>The Book of Job</li><li>Family traditions and the importance of creating shared experiences across generations</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect With Us</strong></p><p>If this episode reminded you of a special father, grandfather, husband, or father figure in your life, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Share this episode with someone who has impacted your life through faithful fatherhood, and let us know: <strong>What's your favorite "Dadism" from your family?</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>We'd love to hear from you and get to know you!</strong> </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:soundmindandspirit@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">soundmindandspirit@gmail.com</a></p><p>Join our email list at <a href="http://eepurl.com/gNj5Qz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/gNj5Qz</a> to be notified weekly of new episodes and content.</p><p>Visit our webpage at <a href="https://soundmindandspirit.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Of Sound Mind and Spirit </a> </p><p>Drop us a line, leave a comment, or connect with us on social media. Your engagement means the world to us and helps shape future episodes!</p>
June 9, 2026
Ep 109. Why the Sacred Heart of Jesus Matters Today with Emily Jaminet
<p><strong>What is the Sacred Heart Devotion? And why does the Sacred Heart of Jesus Still Matter Today?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What if opening your heart—and your home—to the Sacred Heart of Jesus could transform your daily struggles into moments of peace, hope, and renewal?</strong></p><p>In this episode from "Of Sound Mind and Spirit," the focus is on the Sacred Heart devotion—a centuries-old Catholic practice that is more relevant than ever for anyone yearning for faith-filled comfort and a deeper sense of purpose in a hectic, disconnected world. </p><p>As the U.S. Bishops prepare to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart, <strong>this episode helps listeners discover how a personal encounter with Christ’s love can anchor your family, heal wounds, and spark spiritual renewal—right where you live, regardless of your circumstances.</strong></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>How embracing devotion to the Sacred Heart can create real, lasting peace within yourself and your home, even amid today’s anxieties and challenges.</li><li>Practical steps to begin (or renew) this powerful tradition—including the meaning and impact of enthronement and the First Friday devotions.</li><li>Inspiring stories and encouragement from guest Emily Jaminet, sharing why even the smallest act of inviting Christ’s heart into your life can bring unexpected graces and transformation for you and your loved ones.</li></ul><p>Press play now to discover how welcoming the Sacred Heart can be your turning point for spiritual hope and healing this month.</p><p>Learn more about</p><p>· Emily Jaminet at her website <a href="https://www.emilyjaminet.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.emilyjaminet.com/</a> </p><p>· Sacred Heart Enthronement at <a href="https://welcomehisheart.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://welcomehisheart.com/</a></p><p>· Consecration of the USA to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at <a href="https://www.usccb.org/consecration-united-states-sacred-heart-jesus" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.usccb.org/consecration-united-states-sacred-heart-jesus</a></p><p>· Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End – Movie in USA playing June 2026 at <a href="https://sacredheartfilm.us/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sacredheartfilm.us/</a> </p><p>· Find <a href="https://amzn.to/4usBQ2d" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Emily Jaminet’s books on Amazon</a> at <a href="https://amzn.to/4usBQ2d" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/4usBQ2d</a></p><p>Emily Jaminet is the co-author of the bestselling and award-winning book Divine Mercy for Moms, The Friendship Project Our Friend Faustina and Pray Fully: Simple Steps for Becoming a Woman of Prayer, and her most recent books Secrets of the Sacred Heart: 12 Ways to Claim Jesus' Promises in Your Life and Holy Habits from The Sacred Heart. </p><p>Emily is a Catholic author, speaker, podcaster, and radio personality. She is the Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network found at <a href="http://www.welcomehisheart.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.WelcomeHisHeart.com</a>. She serves on the Board of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference and co-host of Inspired By Faith Podcast produced by St. Gabriel radio and co-founder of www.inspirethefaith.com. </p><p>She is the mother of seven and lives in Columbus, OH, with her husband. </p><p>Follower her on Instagram at @_EmilyJaminet and her author page on Facebook: EmilyJaminet. </p><p><strong>We'd love to hear from you and get to know you!</strong> Email us at <a href="mailto:soundmindandspirit@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">soundmindandspirit@gmail.com</a></p><p>Join our email list at <a href="http://eepurl.com/gNj5Qz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://eepurl.com/gNj5Qz</a> to be notified weekly of new episodes and content.</p><p>Visit our webpage at <a href="https://soundmindandspirit.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Of Sound Mind and Spirit </a> <a href="https://soundmindandspirit.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://soundmindandspirit.com/</a> </p><p>Drop us a line, leave a comment, or connect with us on social media. Your engagement means the world to us and helps shape future episodes!</p><p><br></p><p>#SacredHeart #CatholicPodcast #OfSoundMindAndSpirit #Faith #CatholicWomen</p>
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