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In Season and Out of Season

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As a Catholic woman have you ever struggled to understand the seasons of your life and what God might be wanting to do in your life as a Catholic woman? Have you ever been through a difficult time and asked “Where is God in all of this?” In this episode Laura K. Roland unpacks the four seasons we face as Catholic women. She unpacks how the Lord wants to break into each season and reveal himself to us and invite us to personal growth and holiness.

Homecoming

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In this powerful discussion you’ll hear from artist and teacher Catholic woman Vivienne Boddy. Vivienne has a message that every Catholic woman needs to hear. If you have ever wondered about your purpose in life and how to find the next step in pursuing your unique feminine genius then you are going to gain a lot from what you hear.

The Trinity Within

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Ever feel like holiness is some lofty goal that most of us as Catholic women in the busyness of daily life will just never attain? What if it was possible for us to realise that holiness is much closer than we think? What if the challenges and trials of daily life were actually the exact way that God is leading us toward true transformation? Claire Dwyer has an incredible message for all Catholic women. Regardless of your season of life Claire Dwyer can help you learn that God is more present than you ever thought was possible. Listen in as Claire explains how the moments when we feel most stretched and at the edge of our capacity are the exact moments where God can really break through.

Beacons of Hope

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We are living through uncertain times in the Church and the world. With so much uncertainty it creates the perfect breeding ground for high levels of anxiety, despair and hopelessness. But as Catholic women we are called to a hope that does not disappoint, a hope that is above our circumstances and a hope that brings deep abiding peace.

In this podcast episode, host Karen Doyle is joined by Mary Lenaburg, author of the books Be Brave in the Scared and Bold in the Broken. Together they discuss what it means to be a beacon of hope in today’s uncertain world as well as how women can discover their unique gifts and offer those as a gift and a sign of hope to those they do life with.

Routines That Will See You Flourish

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Do you feel like your life feels out of control,? Do you need more order in your day? Are you tired of always running behind and being on the back foot? If that is you, you were not supposed to live that way. God wants to invite you into a life that is ordered towards Him. So that you can live in the abundance He has for you and so that you may honour Him and bring glory to Him in all that you do.

In this episode we unpack wisdom from St Benedict’s Rule of Life and how that can help us establish routines that will see us flourish in life.

What Is In Your Hand?

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Whatever season you find yourself in, God asks you to offer what is in your hand.

No matter how big or how small it may seem to you, God can take the ordinary and make it extraordinary for Him. In this episode, Karen unpacks six insights into how to see and bring what is in your hand to give.

Celebrating 20 years of Marriage

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Celebrating 20 years of marriage this week, Karen and Jonathan Doyle reminisce on 20 years of marriage, the highs, the lows, the lessons and God’s grace.

One Wild and Precious Life

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John Paul II said we are entrusted with the task of crafting our own life in a certain sense we are to make of it a work of art, a masterpiece. We are given one life as a gift from God, are you living your one wild and precious life well? This weeks podcast is the opening keynote talk given by Karen Doyle at the recent virtual Catholic women’s event on living your one wild and precious life.

It All Begins in the Mind

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Have you ever felt like you were stuck in your own life? That you wanted a breakthrough but just couldn’t seem to get it? Have you ever battled the overwhelm of the inner critic?

What if we told you that everything begins in the mind? The book of Romans instructs us to be renewed by the transformation of our mind. If we can shift our mindset we can truely transform our lives. In this weeks Genius Podcast episode Karen unpacks six steps to renewing our mind. A great episode to walk into Holy week with.

The Place of Great Encounter

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The place of great struggle is often the place of great encounter. It is the place where Christ wants to meet you so that you can be transformed into the woman God created you to be. And from that place you are called and sent to live your unique genius in the world. Join host, Karen Doyle as she unpacks these concepts.

Awaken the Dream Within

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In this weeks episode of The Genius Podcast, Karen Doyle is joined by Von Hosking. Together they unpack the Awaken the dream within online Catholic women’s event. So much great content in the keynote talks for women of all ages and stages of life. As well as the introduction of the Art of being a woman masterclass beginning at the end of March. Registration details in the podcast.

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Rhythms of Renewal

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We all crave peace but too often we are living in a state of depletion and chaos. In this weeks podcast Karen takes a look four daily rhythms and how establishing these daily rhythms can lead to renewal of body, soul and mind.

You cannot give what you do not possess

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This is such an important message for women to not only hear but integrate into their daily lives. Too often we can fall into the trap of endless giving. When we do this we eventually run dry. The result? We become resentful, angry and exhausted. But is there another way? A way that allows us to give while also being renewed? One of the beautiful qualities of the feminine genius is our spirit of generosity but like every gift it has both a redeemed and an redeemed side. In this weeks Genius Podcast, host, Karen Doyle shares how she has learned to fill her cup so that she can give to others.

Women of Vision

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We are all called to be women of vision, but what does this mean in the everyday? Join host Karen Doyle and special guest Therese as they unpack why all women are called to be women of vision.

Life by Design

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Do you ever feel that live is running you rather than you running your life? Do you feel that life is happening by chance and not intention? In this episode Karen is joined by Megan Hayes. Together they unpack what it looks like to create a life by design and intention.

Mission and Purpose

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Every single life has a mission and a purpose. Do you know what yours is? In this weeks episode, host Karen Doyle is joined by Danielle Mourits. Together they unpack Danielle’s recent mission trip and how as women we can discover our mission and our purpose in whatever sphere of life we find ourselves in.

Be Brave in the Scared

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If you are facing a tough season at the moment. If you feel like you can’t go on. If you are struggling to find God and navigate a difficult season, this is the podcast you need to listen to! Join host Karen Doyle and her guest Mary Lenaburg as they discuss Mary’s story of how she navigated the toughest years of her life and how she realised you could in fact be brave in the scared.

Mindset Shift

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in a slump? Have you ever struggled to shift your mindset? If so this episode is for you! This podcast is full of wisdom, practical advice and strategies to shift your mindset and sharpen your focus. This is a very special episode as host Karen Doyle is joined by her husband Jonathan Doyle. Jonathan has a wealth of experience in personal and executive coaching to share with you in this episode.

Overcoming Shame

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Guilt convicts us that we may have done the wrong thing but shame tells us that we are bad. Too many people live in the prison of shame but God has come that you would be free. In this episode Karen is joined by Kate Seselja. Kate shares her battle with shame as a result of suffering an addiction for 12 years and the journey to freedom.

Wisdom From The Journey

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Join host Karen Doyle and Genius guest Kym Keady as they share a little wisdom from the journey. In this episode they cover topics such as the redeemed and unredeemed side of our gifts, the power of being receptive to personal growth and what happens when women make peace with themselves.

Beauty from Ashes and the Struggle for Perfection

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Perfectionism is a trap for so many women and it is powerfully linked to our identity. Join host Karen Doyle and guest Jessica Bond in this weeks Genius Podcast as they unpack how God can bring beauty from the ashes, why perfectionism needs to be overcome and how you can do this.

Witness to Life

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In this episode of The genius Podcast host, Karen Doyle is joined by Mega Gabriella. Together they talk about being a witness to life and love in the workplace, spiritual motherhood in the workplace and the power of being present to people.

The Creative Power of the Word

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Do you read the Word of God every day? Has the bible become that book that collects dust at the bottom of the bookshelf? Have you become indifferent to hearing the same passages in Scripture? If this is you join host Karen Doyle and genius guest Jo Hayes as they unpack the creative power of the Word of God and why it’s crucial for us to be in the Word, every. single. day.

Theology of Home: Finding the enternal in the everyday

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Home. It is an elegant word, it is a place to live in and feel comfortable, but it is much more than that.

Join host Karen Doyle and author Dr Carrie Gress as they unpack Carrie’s latest book Theology of Home. This beautiful book is a simple guide to help reorient all of us toward our true home, heaven, and it offers us an invitation to think purposefully about how to make our own homes more nurturing, and ultimately how to lead those who enter our home toward heaven.

It is one of the many ways we expresses our genius as women.

Living Your Genius within Marriage and Understanding Men

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Have you ever felt lost between saying “I do” and the happily ever after that all the movies promise? Have you ever felt like your husband and you are simply missing one another? Well, you are not alone. What if, instead of seeing the differences as irritations, you saw them as opportunities to grow in holiness and your vocation to love? So often it is not so much the differences that are the problem as it is our perception of those differences. Join host Karen Doyle and Francine Pirola as they unpack these differences and how we can live more fully our genius within the vocation of marriage.

The Art of Accompaniment

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Those conversations where we come away feeling not just listened to but really understood are not only powerful that can be deeply transformative. In this weeks podcast, host, Karen Doyle, is joined by Trish McCarthy who unpacks what it means to have authentic conversations, how they nourish the soul and why they are crucial to our growth. Trish unpacks the art and the different forms of accompaniment. As well as what qualities to look for in a mentor or spiritual director.

The Power of Story

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Storia is Italian for story and the Italians are great story tellers. In todays episode host, Karen Doyle is joined by Frankie Cerquetti from Storia Studios looking at the power of story. They wander around a few topics from the power of our own story to how we tell a story through creating a brand or in ministry, even how you can tell a story which frames the culture of your family. We look at how you can bring a Catholic mindset to business and why this matters.

Knowing God’s will for your life.

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Have you ever been caught in the paralysis by analysis trap? Trying to work out God’s perfect will for your life? If this is you, you are not alone. So many women get caught up in what has been described as perpetual discernment. These are the people who are so scared of making the wrong decision that they don’t make any decision at all. The result is a life of regret. We were not created to live lives of regret, we were not created to live in fear, we were not created to hide away we were created to shine. Join host Karen Doyle and Sr Rosie Drum MGL as they unpack how we can discern the will of God for our lives.

Creativity and vulnerability

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There is a very intimate link between creativity and vulnerability. Brene Brown famously said; “There is nothing more vulnerable than creativity. . . It’s not about winning, it’s not about losing, it’s about showing up and being seen.” In the kingdom of God we are all creatives, so how are you bringing your creativity to life? Join host Karen Doyle and guest Harmony Miller as they explore the link between creativity and vulnerability in light of harmony’s journey through the gift of art.

Searching for & Maintaining Inner Peace #6

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Join Karen Doyle as she is joined by female Catholic Entrepreneur Therese Nichols and Sr Mary Helen, Dominican Sister of St Cecilia Nashville Tennessee as they unpack Part Three of Fr Jacques Philippe’s book Search for and Maintaining Inner Peace. This final episode of the series on peace explores wisdom from the Saints and what the Saints can teach us about preserving peace. If you would like to connect with other Catholic women of faith or you are interested in starting your own connect group visit www.sisterhood.org.au or email info @sisterhood.org.au.

Searching for & Maintaining Inner Peace #5

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Join Karen Doyle as she is joined by female Catholic Entrepreneur Therese Nichols and Sr Mary Helen, Dominican Sister of St Cecilia Nashville Tennessee as they unpack Part Two of Fr Jacques Philippe’s book Search for and Maintaining Inner Peace. This episode explores how we can lose our peace because of our own imperfections and sin as well as when we have decisions to make. And how we can react in such a way that preserves a sense of peace when faced with these things.

Searching for & Maintaining Inner Peace #4

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Join Karen Doyle as she is joined by female Catholic Entrepreneur Therese Nichols and Sr Mary Helen, Dominican Sister of St Cecilia Nashville Tennessee as they unpack Part Two of Fr Jacques Philippe’s book Search for and Maintaining Inner Peace. This episode explores the reasons that cause us to lose our peace such as the behaviour and choices of others and how this impacts us and our state of peace.

Searching for & Maintaining Inner Peace #3

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Join Karen Doyle as she is joined by female Catholic Entrepreneur Therese Nichols and Sr Mary Helen, Dominican Sister of St Cecilia Nashville Tennessee as they unpack Part Two of Fr Jacques Philippe’s book Search for and Maintaining Inner Peace. This episode explores the reasons that cause us to lose out peace such as the fear of going without, a lack of trust in God’s providence and a fear of suffering.

Searching for & Maintaining Inner Peace #2

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Join Karen Doyle as she is joined by female Catholic Entrepreneur Therese Nichols and Sr Mary Helen, Dominican Sister of St Cecilia Nashville Tennessee as they unpack Part One of Fr Jacques Philippe’s book Search for and Maintaining Inner Peace. This episode explores goodwill as a necessary condition for peace.

Searching for & Maintaining Inner Peace #1

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Join Karen Doyle as she is joined by female Catholic Entrepreneur Therese Nichols and Sr Mary Helen, Dominican Sister of St Cecilia Nashville Tennessee as they unpack Part One of Fr Jacques Philippe’s book Search for and Maintaining Inner Peace. In this first episode the hosts explore the reality that without Christ we can do nothing and the need for interior peace in apostolic works and the great spiritual battle.

The Power of Ordinary

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Is ordinary really that wonderful? The word ordinary doesn’t seem to call out anything special. As a result many women take that to mean that they have nothing to offer, that they don’t have anything worthwhile to give or they aren’t enough and therefore God doesn’t have a plan or a purpose for them. As a result many women wonder what the point is, they become stuck and sadly can miss the many invitations God gives to them.

Living Fearless

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Have you ever had a plan? Like, had it all mapped out. Every. Single. Detail. Only to discover that God had another plan? Or have you ever been stuck in a season, thinking nothing is happening, only to realise God’s greatest work was done in the waiting? Join host, Karen Doyle and musician Alyssa Agius as they discuss Alyssa’s music career and the impact that her conversion had on her music and how it taught her to live a fearless life.

Receive the Gift That You Are

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Have you ever struggled to not only see but activate your unique gifts and passions? So many women are great at identifying the gifts and potential in other people but struggle to see their own unique giftedness. Join host, Karen Doyle and guest Rachel Harkins Ullmann, director of the Given Institute USA as they explore the three themes of the Given Institute and how woman can activate their unique gifts in service of the Church, the world and those they encounter.

The Genius of Womanhood

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Have you ever considered your vocation to be a vocation? A calling? Have you considered that within you, you possess qualities which are desperately needed in this world? John paul II coined the term the feminine genius to describe those qualities that are unique to womanhood. Without these qualities, he said, the world is impoverished. Join host, Karen Doyle and guest Madeleine Carrington as they unpack what it means to speak of the genius of womanhood.

Roadblocks Women Face

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Have you ever had a great idea only to be blocked by your own internal dialogue that tells you you aren’t good enough and that you don’t have what takes? Can you see the gifts and good in others but struggle to see it in yourself? This conversation with Von Hosking takes a look at some road blocks that women face and how you can overcome them.

Discover Your Purpose

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Have you ever wondered why you are drawn to a particular area? Or why you are good at somethings and struggle in others? This conversation with Renee Doyle unpacks some insights to begin a journey of discovering your passions and your God given purpose.

Welcome Episode

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Welcome to our first episode in the Genius Podcast. We are so glad that you have joined the journey. In this short intro episode I’m excited to be sharing with you my vision for the podcast and for the wider Genius Project. Women have so much to offer the world through their stories and their journey of life. Listen in as I share my heart for our journey ahead together.

Grab a cuppa, get comfy and enjoy.

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