Hear and Now Podcast

Hear and Now Podcast

Welcome to Hear and Now Podcast. We are Heather and Sophia Lebano, a mom and daughter duo who bring you the stories, the heart and the humor needed for this journey called life. Join us each week to hear our conversations and the stories of where others hear God’s voice as he brings truth, beauty and good in their lives right now. New episodes are released every week.

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November 14, 2024 9 mins

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It's the 158th episode of Hear and Now Podcast!  In this episode of the Hear and Now Podcast, we are introducing 'The Sacred Pause Collection,' a new series designed to offer moments of peace and reflection amidst the hectic holiday season. As the first installment, this episode focuses on creating a serene space for quiet contemplation, encouraging you to find comfort and rest. We guide a meditation, i...

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It's the 157th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Tune in to hear a recap of the last few months of saint chasers from our amazing guests! Listen in as our guests explore saints like St. Joan of Arc, St. Gertrude, and St. Andre Bessette through storytelling and personal experiences. Various saints such as St. Hildegard, St. Gianna Molla, St. Mary Magdalene, and St. John Paul II are mentioned, highlighting their sig...

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It's the 156th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Kathryn Whitaker, a sixth-generation Texan, author, and mom, to talk about faith, family, and the joys and challenges of caregiving. Kathryn shares her journey as a NICU mom, her conversion to Catholicism, and how she finds strength in faith to navigate life’s layers of resilience. From Texas homecoming mums and football...

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It's the 155th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Lamar Hanna, to talk about life after loss, the journey of grief, and how we can suffer well. In this episode, we explore the ripple effect of grief, the journey of finding hope amidst pain, and how faith helps navigate the darkest seasons. Lamar shares his powerful story of losing his wife, Jessica, to cancer, and how h...

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It's the 154th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are back for another episode of Roundtable Ramblings. We talk about navigating life's transitions, personal struggles, and finding healing and peace through faith. We explore themes of grief, the loss of loved ones, the changing seasons, and the challenge of major life events. Join us for a reflection on the importance of living in the presen...

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It's the 153rd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Steffani Aquila, to discuss her new book, Festive Faith, a handbook on celebrating Catholic traditions through the year and around the world. We also talk about what it means to live the liturgy, the writing process for her book, which is designed to provide practical advice for living the liturgical year in a relatable ...

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It's the 152nd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Kate Stapleton, to discuss the story that God wrote in her life, from music, to adoption, to touring the country, and so much more. This is an intimate, vulnerable, and powerful episode you won't want to miss. 

Listen to the Stapletons on Spotify.
Support them on Venmo: @thestapletonsmusic

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It's the 151st episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Justine Callis, to discuss her conversion to Catholicism, her new project launching on August 15th, the Bread of Life, and the Eucharistic Revival. 

Theology of Conversion
What is the Magisterium?
Ignatian Spirituality
St. Paul Center

1 Peter 3:15 "but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Alw...

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It's the 150th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Andres Donovan, to discuss his work as a FOCUS Missionary and what it means to be an unapologetic Catholic in this day and age. 

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It's the 149th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Mari Kuhlman, to discuss her story of living a life of hope after a tragic loss. 

Links Mentioned:
Pregnancy Announcement
NCR Post
Wedding Video
NCR Article

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It's the 148th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Join Heather and Sophia for roundtable ramblings as they talk about living fully alive in loss, discernment of God's Will, and more. 

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Called to Life

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Interested in sponsoring or being a guest? Email us: hearandnowpod@gmail.com
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It's the 147th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Jennifer Nelson, to talk about her new book Super J, the Saints, and the Sacred Heart.

Links Mentioned:
12 Promises of the Sacred Heart
St. John Vianney
Super J the Book
Sam Estrada Art
Jérôme Lejeune
Image of Jess and Jen
Hearts of Joy International

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It's the 146th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Dr. Joshua Miller, to talk about conformity to God's will, the love God has for us, Pope John Paul II, and our personal vocation. 

Links Mentioned:
Episode #92 with Dr. Miller
Fulfillment Stories Template
One Thing Necessary
LYPV Seminar
What Does God Want Book
Called to Life
Chr...

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It's the 145th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Susan Husband, to chat about motherhood, raising boys, virtue, being the first models of Christ, and so much more.

Links Mentioned:
Family Mantras
Strengthening Brotherly Bonds

Books I’ve read (and re-read lately) :
The Ghost Keeper
The Shadow of His Wings
Pastoral Song
Hannah Coulter
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It's the 144th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Dr. Nichole Morris, to chat about homeopathy, infertility, the gift of our bodies. cycle syncing and more. 

Links Mentioned:
Shop Dr. Morris Supplements
Work with Dr. Morris
Dr. Morris' Recommendations
St. Gerard

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It's the 143rd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Patrick O'Hearn, to chat about the writer life, the saints, the Eucharist, Patrick's books and their vocations.

Links Mentioned:
Patrick's Visit to Our Parish
Our Lady of Sorrows
Go and Fear Nothing
30 Day Eucharistic Revival
Courtship of the Saints
Parents of the Saints
The Grie...

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It's the 142nd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Denise Trull, to chat about the writer life, the cross of motherhood, and living in the present moment. 

Links Mentioned:
Guilt by Caryll Houselander
Abandonment to Divine Providence
Theology of Home
Sostenuto
Dappled Things

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It's the 141st episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Melody Lyons, to chat about natural healing and her book, The Sunshine Principle.

Thank you to Soul Core for sponsoring today's episode. A listing of all locations offering SoulCore can be found on their website

Upcoming SoulCore Events:

  • 6-week course on The Beauty in the Suffering begins Apri...
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It's the 140th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Monét Souza, to chat about her brand, A Message of Hope and being anchored in faith and family.

Links Mentioned:
Jason Evert
A Message of Hope
LifeTeen
Anchored

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And we're back! After a year-long sabbatical, Hear and Now Podcast has finally returned for a new season all about healing and restoration. 

If you're new here or don't know why we went on sabbatical, read this post: April 28

It's the 139th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Amanda Vernon, to chat about her season of healing and sabbati...

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