Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to inspire, encourage and nourish future saints on the journey to holiness while finding purpose, peace and abundance in the midst of daily life.
Say Yes to Holiness
Claim This Podcastby Christina Semmens
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Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to inspire, encourage and nourish future saints on the journey to holiness while finding purpose, peace and abundance in the midst of daily life.
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
Episode #263--"Freedom for Faith, Love and Service"
<p>Christina Semmens reflects on the 250th anniversary of the United States, drawing inspiration from saints to explore themes of faith, love, and service. She emphasizes the importance of sanctity, trust in God’s plan, and the power of love in building a better nation.</p><p><strong>Topics</strong></p><ul><li><p>The significance of the 250th anniversary of the United States</p></li><li><p>Lessons from Saints Kateri Tekakwitha, Damien of Molokai, Rose Philippine Duchesne, and Junipero Serra</p></li><li><p>The importance of faith, love, and service in personal and national growth</p></li><li><p>Trusting God’s plan during challenging times</p></li><li><p>The role of saints in inspiring patriotism and unity</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><ul><li><p>“Transforming union with God is our true goal”</p></li><li><p>“God knows how to proportion Himself to all His creatures”</p></li><li><p>“Every act of mercy matters because God makes it matter”</p></li></ul><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Honoring a Legacy: Personal Reflections</p><p>02:30 Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom</p><p>05:27 The Call to Holiness: Lessons from Saints</p><p>10:51 Love and Service: The Greatest Gifts</p><p>16:34 Perseverance in Faith: Trusting God’s Plan</p><p>21:46 Unity in Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity</p><p></p>
May 14, 2026
Episode #262--"Hope Springs Eternal"--1:1 with Paul McCusker, Senior Director of Creative Content, Augustine Institute
<p>In this engaging 1:1 interview, Christina Semmens sit down with Paul McCusker, Senior Director of Creative Content for the Augustine Institute, a seasoned storyteller and Catholic convert. Paul shares his journey from evangelical roots to Catholicism, as well as his creative process and the inspiration behind his latest series 'Welcome to Hope Springs.' </p><p>In this Say Yes to Holiness episode, we discover how storytelling can deepen our faith, help us explore spiritual themes, and also inspire the next generation.</p><p><strong>Conversation Themes:</strong></p><ul><li>Paul's spiritual journey from Baptist to Catholic</li></ul><ul><li>The role of storytelling and audio dramas in faith </li></ul><ul><li>The development, purpose, and impact of 'Hope Springs' series</li></ul><p><strong> Sound Bites:</strong></p><ul><li>"The Catholic imagination is so much bigger."</li></ul><ul><li>"Saints obeyed even when they felt crazy."</li></ul><ul><li>"Music and history inspire my storytelling."</li></ul><ul><li>"There's a million reasons to become Catholic"</li><li>"God knows me and loves me in spite of myself"</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Paul McCusker and His Journey</p><p>02:37 The Intersection of Writing and Spirituality</p><p>05:11 Transitioning to Catholicism and Its Impact on Creativity</p><p>07:55 The Genesis of Hope Springs</p><p>10:39 Exploring the Themes of Hope Springs</p><p>13:25 The Resurgence of Audio Dramas</p><p>16:20 The Future of Hope Springs and Its Impact</p><p>18:51 Personal Reflections on Storytelling and Faith</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
May 8, 2026
Episode #261--"Finding Purpose & Joy in the Easter Season"
<p>In this episode, Christina reflects on her recent projects, upcoming travels, and how the Easter season invites us to deepen our faith, love, and purpose. Listen now to discover practical spiritual practices, powerful stories, and biblical insights to transform your perspective and life.</p><p><strong>Main Topics:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Christina’s recent book release, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=semmens+solving+the+parish+puzzle&crid=2FT4AOR1N4954&sprefix=semmens%2Caps%2C189&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Solving the Parish Puzzle: One Person, One Disciple, One Leader at a Time</a> and reflections on other work associated with the Catholic Leadership Puzzle platform</p></li><li><p>The spiritual significance of the Easter season and its call to loving God and neighbor</p></li><li><p>How to navigate grief, fear, and darkness through faith and hope</p></li><li><p>The importance of community, discernment, and relational listening in leadership</p></li><li><p>Stories of faith and hope from history, including St. John Vianney, Midori Nagai, and Pope Leo XIV</p></li><li><p>Practical tips for praying the Rosary and embracing the victory of Christ over death</p></li><li><p>Encouragement to share your faith story and testify to God’s wondrous deeds</p></li><li><p>Preparing for Pentecost and receiving Easter graces through open hands and hearts</p></li></ul><p>May this episode inspire you to embrace the joy, hope, and life that the risen Christ offers us this Easter season. Open your hands, trust in God’s goodness, and share your faith story with the world so that together, we can tell the Master of Death, “Not Today!”<strong>Chapters and Timestamps: </strong></p><p>00:00 - Introduction and recent updates on Christina’s projects<br>01:01 - Celebrating the release of “Solving the Parish Puzzle”<br>02:26 - The link between personal holiness and community mission<br>03:23 - Baptismal leadership: priest, prophet, king roles<br>04:21 - Christina’s upcoming travel and reflection plans<br>05:17 - Reflection on the 250th anniversary of America’s independence<br>06:14 - Conversation with Paul McCusker about storytelling and faith<br>07:11 - Inspiration from the story of Midori Nagai and hope after tragedy<br>08:11 - How spending life for God reveals beauty in the world<br>09:10 - Grieving loss while trusting in Christ’s victory over death<br>10:10 - The Easter message: death has been overcome<br>11:10 - Embracing death as a friend, inspired by St. Francis of Assisi<br>12:10 - Loving life and living fully through faith and joy<br>13:07 - The example of Mary’s journey of loving and desiring God only<br>14:25 - Small steps to prioritize God in our daily lives<br>15:50 - The call to declare God’s deeds and share our testimony<br>16:48 - The mission each of us is called for, inspired by St. Joan of Arc<br>17:45 - The power of personal stories to bear witness to God’s love<br>19:20 - The importance of prayer, especially the Rosary, for peace and joy<br>20:16 - Practical advice for starting or deepening Rosary prayer<br>21:15 - The spiritual significance of trusting in Mary’s intercession<br>22:42 - Encouragement to keep praying and trusting in God’s goodness<br>23:20 - The cycle of loving, receiving, and giving life in Christ<br>24:17 - Preparing for Pentecost and receiving Easter grace<br>24:44 - Closing prayers and encouragement to keep trusting in God’s plan</p><p><strong>Resources and Links:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Christina+Semmens&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christina Semmens Books</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XYZ1234" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Solving the Parish Puzzle</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://augustin.org/welcome-to-hope-springs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Welcome to Hope Springs Series</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIII" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pope Leo XIII</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Joan-of-Ark" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">St. Joan of Arc</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://fultonsheen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fulton Sheen</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://rosarycenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rosary Resources</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://christinasimmons.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ChristinaSays" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://facebook.com/ChristinaSimmonsHoliness" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p></li></ul><p><a href="https://calendly.com/christinasemmens/20minconsult" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Connect with Christina: Schedule a FREE 20 minute consultation here</strong></a></p><p></p>
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