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Natural Arguments for Traditional Marriage
Book Review / Identity / Marriage / Parenting / Resources / Sex & Gender / Theology

Natural Arguments for Traditional Marriage

Posted on: March 6, 2026February 18, 2026

A couple of weeks ago, my boss shared with me a copy of a book he received called Courageous Conversations written by a group of women who are […]

Technology & Connection
Identity / Media / Mental Health / Theology

Technology & Connection

Posted on: February 21, 2026February 17, 2026

Technology promises connection. It delivers efficiency, customization, endless choice. And yet, for many of us, it also delivers a strange and persistent loneliness. A few weeks ago, I […]

Virtues and Mental Health
Mental Health / Theology

Virtues and Mental Health

Posted on: January 22, 2026October 24, 2025

One of the challenges of being a psychologist is the lack of consensus in the mental health field about what it actually means to be “mentally healthy.” Ironically, […]

Catholic Movie Reviews: K-Pop Demon Hunters Round Two
Identity / John Paul II / Media / Theology

Catholic Movie Reviews: K-Pop Demon Hunters Round Two

Posted on: August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

So… my husband and I may have watched K-Pop Demon Hunters a few more times since my last review—and yes, the soundtrack has been on repeat in our […]

Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmasking Digital Distractions and Reclaiming Community
Book Review / Identity / Relationships / Theology / Womanhood

Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmasking Digital Distractions and Reclaiming Community

Posted on: August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Imagine a modern-day rendition of The Screwtape Letters, but instead of a male skeptic, it highlights the heart of a Christian woman navigating life in 2025. That’s exactly […]

Catholic Movie Review: K-Pop Demon Hunters
Media / Theology

Catholic Movie Review: K-Pop Demon Hunters

Posted on: July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Last night, my husband and I sat down and watched K-Pop Demon Hunters—half out of curiosity, half expecting a high-energy, over-the-top action cross between Into the Spiderverse and Scott […]

The Importance of Embodiment: Why In-Person Therapy Matters
Identity / Relationships / Theology

The Importance of Embodiment: Why In-Person Therapy Matters

Posted on: May 30, 2025June 3, 2025

In an increasingly digital world, it’s easy to overlook the fundamental connection between our mind and body. We often talk about mental health in terms of thoughts, emotions, […]

Women Spread the Word: The Woman at the Well and Mary, Mother of the Word of God
Identity / Theology / Womanhood

Women Spread the Word: The Woman at the Well and Mary, Mother of the Word of God

Posted on: May 16, 2025May 19, 2025

Throughout history, women have played a vital role in spreading the word of God. From the earliest days of the Christian faith to the present, women have been […]

Surrender: This Lent I’m Giving up Anxiety and Trusting My Heavenly Father!
Mental Health / Theology

Surrender: This Lent I’m Giving up Anxiety and Trusting My Heavenly Father!

Posted on: March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety and uncertainty seem to be constant companions and finding peace can often feel like an elusive goal. I, like many of you, have […]

Reconciling Justice & Mercy, Love & Suffering
Theology

Reconciling Justice & Mercy, Love & Suffering

Posted on: March 21, 2025March 10, 2025

With Lent, I am often reminded of how much it asks us to reflect on the delicate balance between justice and mercy, love and suffering. These are concepts […]

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