The Holy Tea

The Holy Tea

The podcast where we discuss what the tea is on Catholicism from a young adult perspective. Have a question or comment? Email us: theholyteapod@gmail.com Follow our Instagram for behind the scenes: @theholyteapod

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March 29, 2025 71 mins

How do we apply the aspects of the Feminine Genius to leadership? Gianna, a theology major, hops on to speak about the 4 aspects of the feminine heart and ways we can apply them. Along the way we detour and talk about the dignity of the human person particularly in immigration. 

 

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Five minutes of Feminine Genius 

The Feminine Genius - Tepeyac Leadership Initiative | TLIprogram.org for the Diocese of Phoenix and...

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Abby Brown hops on to talk about how Service and Encounter form the human heart. Additionally, the Importance of Baptism, Calvin and Hobbes, and Birds are discussed!

 

Abby is a Media and Communications major at The Catholic University of America.

 

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Ryan, a Grand Knight, Residence Minister and Philosophy major, hops on the show to discuss the ins and outs of The Knights of Columbus, Russian Literature, the concept of radical availability, and the importance of developing a relationship with Jesus the person. 

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Xander Johnson joins the show to talk about how men bond in a particular way through his experiences in leading men’s ministry. Additionally his thoughts on watches, coffee, and of course as a finance major at CUA how the Busch School of Business provides a Christ Centered and Catholic Social Teaching approach and how it is a competitive advantage. 

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February 15, 2025 50 mins

Megan Kavanagh hops on the show to discuss her hot takes on the Church through her perspective as a student. Some of the topics include Catholic Schools, Church music, and Mysticism. 

 

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Pro Life and Political Activist Claire Anderson joins the show to speak about her experiences of door knocking, political work, hot takes on Libertarians, the call for Catholics to be involved in political life and the common good, along with getting into Taylor Swift Easter Eggs and of course favorite musicals. 

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - PDF | USCCB 

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January 16, 2025 16 mins

How do we share our faith with Catholics and non Catholics? How do we support our communities to pour into each other with Christ’s love? Using examples from her own life during Christmas break, Therese dives in and shares why this is important and some ways she jumped in.

 

USCCB Article: Taking the First Step: Keys to Sharing Faith Person-to-Person | USCCB

 

Fr. Mike Schmitz Videos Referenced: 

How to Celebrate Christmas When Lif...

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Rachel Nesmith, Students For Life of America’s Capital Area Regional Coordinator, hops on the show to share her experiences of working in the pro life movement, facts about chemical abortion, lobbying for pro life policies, and her experiences of social work and how it is innately life affirming. And of course- how you can get involved in the pro life movement!

 

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Danielle Schmitz joins The Holy Tea to talk about her experience as a Perpetual Pilgrim to The Eucharistic Congress, the best ways to brew Coffee, Our Lady of Champion, and her stories of lectoring!

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Maureen McNeill joins The Holy Tea to talk about her Thesis on Friendship, the best places to get gelato, her experiences teaching morality, and her thoughts on virtue. 

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November 25, 2024 31 mins

Therese and Julian announce The Holy Tea coming back into swing and discuss life highlights during the break!

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Therese and Julian discuss during the month of The Eucharistic Revival how the Eucharist is the source of Pro Life mission, and how it directly impacts effectiveness and growth. 

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Pauline joins the Holy Tea to discuss how The Liseux Sisters came about, Taylor Swift, and writing music. 

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Tune in every week to hear Therese Sanctafamilia and Julian Coleman explore Catholicism through a young adult lens! 

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Dean Robbins joins Therese and Julian to talk about The Pace Institute for Catholic Psychology which was recently founded.

Article Dean and Therese wrote: Study of The Soul

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Seminarian Nico Broussard joins The Holy Tea to discuss Simba, Theology of The Body, God's mercy, and his life growing up as a homeschooler in Louisiana. 

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Tune into The Holy Tea every week to hear Therese Sannctafamilia and Julian Coleman explore Catholicism through a young adult lens!

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Raphaela Smaldone joins Therese and Julian on The Holy Tea to discuss how music has been a tool while on mission. 

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April 5, 2024 46 mins

Therese and Julian explore the light in the darkness through a discussion on the Easter Vigil, the metro shooting tragedy, and prayer. 

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Today we continue to learn more about co-host Julian Coleman's conversion. He gives fresh insight into the mind of Catholic converts, and the Church as a whole. 

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Today we are privileged to learn about The Holy Tea's co-host, Julian Coleman, on his conversion process from Protestant to Catholic. 

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March 3, 2024 83 mins

What importance does the Samaritan woman have? How can we better understand it not only as women but as the Church?

Join in as Millie Bamsey hops on the Holy Tea to give her take with Therese Sanctafamilia!

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