The Everyday Saint

What happens when your new beginning looks entirely different than what you had planned?Maria joins us on the podcast today to talk about how life transitions have revealed deeper realities to her about God. From coming to college questioning Who God was, to entering life after college where nothing looks like she expected, she shares what God has taught her through it all.This podcast is for the person who feels lost, like God doesn't really know what's best, and needs a gentle reminder of the profound promises of God.The best coffee: http://gloriapatri.com/ code "EVE"Follow on Instagram: @theeverosemaryEve Rosemary is currently booking Catholic speaking engagements for the 2026–2027 school year. Learn more or inquire at:theeverydaysaint.com/speakingThe Everyday Saint Catholic goods designed to support everyday holiness:theeverydaysaint.com/shopIf this podcast has blessed you, please consider supporting the mission. Your generosity helps bring faithful, honest formation to teens and young adults across the country:theeverydaysaint.com/donateSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can pursue Something Greater together.

Every morning, we make the same decision: what am I going to wear today? But what if getting dressed could be about so much more than simply choosing what looks good?In this episode, Mary Harper, founder and author of Liturgical Style, shares her faith journey and what led her to explore the connection between our clothing, the Liturgical Calendar, and the lives of the Saints.Through this conversation, you’ll discover fascinating Saint facts, the history of fashion in the Catholic Church, and how something as ordinary as your closet can become a place of encountering God. Time to play dress-up with the Holy Spirit!More from Mary HarperInstagram: @liturgicalstyleGet her book: www.liturgicalstyle.com Check out Seton Teaching Fellows: https://fellows.setonpartners.org/saint Follow on Instagram: @theeverosemaryEve Rosemary is currently booking Catholic speaking engagements for the 2026–2027 school year. Learn more or inquire at:theeverydaysaint.com/speakingThe Everyday Saint Catholic goods designed to support everyday holiness:theeverydaysaint.com/shopIf this podcast has blessed you, please consider supporting the mission. Your generosity helps bring faithful, honest formation to teens and young adults across the country:theeverydaysaint.com/donateSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can pursue Something Greater together.

What does it look like to keep God at the center of your work, your dreams, and your vocation?In this episode, I sit down with Mae, a Catholic florist, to talk about the beauty of flowers, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of recognizing the desires God places on our hearts. You'll hear why trusting God's timing doesn't mean remaining passive, and how faith and action can work together as we discern our mission & vocation.JP2 Backpacking Retreats: https://jp2project.org/outdoor-retreats/Blessed is She Compact Journaling Bible: https://blessedisshe.net/collections/bible/products/compact-bibleFollow on Instagram: @theeveryday.saintEve Rosemary is currently booking Catholic speaking engagements for the 2026–2027 school year. Learn more or inquire at:theeverydaysaint.com/speakingThe Everyday Saint Catholic goods designed to support everyday holiness:theeverydaysaint.com/shopIf this podcast has blessed you, please consider supporting the mission. Your generosity helps bring faithful, honest formation to teens and young adults across the country:theeverydaysaint.com/donateSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can pursue Something Greater together.

Discernment can be intimidating: how do I know God's voice? What happens when I face difficulty? What's being influenced by God and what's being influenced by Satan on this path?In this episode, Fr. Spitzer shares the story of his path to the priesthood, from the early influences that shaped his faith to the moments of doubt and spiritual struggle that challenged it. Together, we explore the highs and lows of discernment, the role of spiritual direction, and the often-overlooked fear that comes with discerning the movements of consolation and desolation.JP2 Project Retreats: https://jp2project.org/outdoor-retreats/Magis Center: https://www.magiscenter.comFollow on Instagram: @theeveryday.saintEve Rosemary is currently booking Catholic speaking engagements for the 2026–2027 school year. Learn more or inquire at:theeverydaysaint.com/speakingThe Everyday Saint Catholic goods designed to support everyday holiness:theeverydaysaint.com/shopIf this podcast has blessed you, please consider supporting the mission. Your generosity helps bring faithful, honest formation to teens and young adults across the country:theeverydaysaint.com/donateSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can pursue Something Greater together.

For the heart that doesn’t know how to bring its struggles to God…From experiencing freedom from grief to learning how to be honest with God, Becca shares her faith journey and the beautiful miracles in between. While her life is now deeply rooted in trust in the Lord, this episode reveals what it truly takes to mean it when we say: “The Lord is my strength.”Thanks for listening to The Everyday Saint!Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theeveryday.saint/ @theeveryday.saintEve Rosemary is currently booking Catholic speaking engagements for the 2026–2027 school year, including youth nights, retreats, and faith formation programs focused on authentic love, virtue, chastity, and discernment. Learn more or inquire at:theeverydaysaint.com/speakingLooking to live the faith more intentionally? Explore The Everyday Saint lifestyle shop, featuring prayer journals, apparel, and Catholic goods designed to support everyday holiness:theeverydaysaint.com/shopIf this podcast has blessed you, please consider supporting the mission. Your generosity helps bring faithful, honest formation to teens and young adults across the country:theeverydaysaint.com/donateSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can pursue Something Greater together.

How often do we forget that our vocation isn’t something we go out and find, but a gift to receive?We can spend so much time in prayer asking God for answers, but in this episode, Jessica shares that true discernment is less about figuring everything out and more about allowing God to love you. Instead of overthinking, we’re invited to recognize that everything we’re given in the present moment is a gift.Jessica also shares what it means to imitate Mary without misplacing devotion, how to walk in obedience to God’s call, and practical insights on discernment.Thanks for listening to The Everyday Saint!Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theeveryday.saint/ @theeveryday.saintCheck out Franciscan University: https://franciscan.edu/theeverydaysaint/ Eve Rosemary is currently booking Catholic speaking engagements for the 2026–2027 school year, including youth nights, retreats, and faith formation programs focused on authentic love, virtue, chastity, and discernment. Learn more or inquire at:theeverydaysaint.com/speakingLooking to live the faith more intentionally? Explore The Everyday Saint lifestyle shop, featuring prayer journals, apparel, and Catholic goods designed to support everyday holiness:theeverydaysaint.com/shopIf this podcast has blessed you, please consider supporting the mission. Your generosity helps bring faithful, honest formation to teens and young adults across the country:theeverydaysaint.com/donateSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can pursue Something Greater together.

Just because our faith is deep doesn’t mean our feelings disappear. True faith invites us to bring those emotions to Jesus, not avoid them.Margaux, a student at Franciscan University, shares her journey from viewing Catholics as hypocritical to encountering true freedom in the Catholic Church. Along the way, she opens up about her struggles with anxiety and what it has looked like to truly surrender that to God.In this episode, we talk about facing our emotions head-on instead of dismissing them with the phrase “just give it to God.” Jesus offers real inner healing; but it’s through walking with Him in our struggles that we begin to experience the fullness of life.Thanks for listening to The Everyday Saint!Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theeveryday.saint/ Learn more about Franciscan University: https://franciscan.edu/theeverydaysaint/ Eve Rosemary is currently booking Catholic speaking engagements for the 2026–2027 school year, including youth nights, retreats, and faith formation programs focused on authentic love, virtue, chastity, and discernment. Learn more or inquire at:theeverydaysaint.com/speakingLooking to live the faith more intentionally? Explore The Everyday Saint lifestyle shop, featuring prayer journals, apparel, and Catholic goods designed to support everyday holiness:theeverydaysaint.com/shopIf this podcast has blessed you, please consider supporting the mission. Your generosity helps bring faithful, honest formation to teens and young adults across the country:theeverydaysaint.com/donateSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can pursue Something Greater together.

There’s so much advice out there about how to start dating: how to meet someone, how to find the right guy, how to handle the pressure. But what happens when the relationship actually lasts? How do you continue to love well and stay committed before marriage? What does it really look like to pursue God’s plan without the clarity of a lifelong commitment yet?Join Eve and Shelby as they delve into the dynamics of long-term relationships, exploring the themes of preparation for marriage, discernment in serious relationships, and the balance between emotions and logic. Chapters00:00 Preparing for the Wedding08:45 Recognizing a Serious Relationship16:10 Gratitude and Affirmation in Relationships27:29 Maintaining Individuality and Priorities in Relationships33:08 Balancing Individuality and Togetherness40:52 Investing in the Relationship53:43 Building a Solid Community