the year of St. Francis: encountering Jesus in the image of love and loneliness

the year of St. Francis: encountering Jesus in the image of love and loneliness

happy(ish) lent! in this episode themed on the 2026 special jubilee of St. Francis, we'll discuss what it means to encounter Jesus in our poverty, surrender, and mission. if you're tired, empty, or lonely, come and sit. you're in the right place. - i'm going on mission! for more details or to support my ministry, click ⁠here⁠ [https://christinthecity.app.neoncrm.com/christianak]. - enjoyed this episode? follow the pod and click the notification bell to be notified when i upload :) follow the pod on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/simplysanctity_podcast/] for episode updates and Christ-filled content! got any feedback or prayer/episode requests? email me at: ⁠⁠⁠simplysanctitypodcast@gmail.com⁠

staying grounded in seasons of change (ft. special guest, Rachel)

hey friends! i don't know about you, but plenty of changes happened this year that weren't on my 2025 bingo card. as i chat with my dear friend, Rachel, we discuss what it actually looks like to stay grounded in life's changes and as we wait in anticipation for those to come. we will also read a letter from St. Teresa of Calcutta found here [https://schoolofmary.org/mother-teresa-of-calcutta-varanasi-letter/]. enjoy! - enjoyed this episode? follow the pod and click the notification bell to be notified when i upload :) follow the pod on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/simplysanctity_podcast/] for episode updates and Christ-filled content! got any feedback or prayer requests? email me at: ⁠⁠⁠simplysanctitypodcast@gmail.com⁠

is social media destroying modern sainthood?

welcome! in this episode, i break open my reflections on the impact that social media is having on the Church and St. Carlo Acutis' inspiration on how we live out sainthood. tune in for an honest conversation about the future of sanctity. at the end, we'll pray the litany of all-consuming love, found here [https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsteubystl365.com%2Ftopic%2Flitany%2F&psig=AOvVaw1JEbcVaw5YPXungz6AU9B2&ust=1761676157755000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBYQjRxqFwoTCMCq556BxZADFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE]. - enjoyed this episode? follow the pod and click the notification bell to be notified when i upload :) follow the pod on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/simplysanctity_podcast/] for episode updates and Christ-filled content! got any feedback or prayer requests? email me at: ⁠⁠⁠simplysanctitypodcast@gmail.com⁠

pet peeves of a cradle catholic (ft. special guest, John Michael)

welcome! in today's episode featuring John Michael, we'll admit and laugh about the pet peeves we experience daily as we follow Christ. tune in for a hilarious conversation between two friends and their advice for dealing with distractions. enjoy! - enjoyed this episode? follow the pod and click the notification bell to be notified when i upload :) follow the pod on instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/simplysanctity_podcast/] for episode updates and Christ-filled content! got any feedback or prayer requests? email me at: ⁠⁠⁠simplysanctitypodcast@gmail.com⁠

mini-miracles in the mundane

welcome back! after a solo trip to Finland and the long-awaited start of summer, God's grace has been anything but stagnant in my life. this episode is a bit more casual and story-like as i share the "mini-miracles" God has worked in my life lately. enjoy! - enjoyed this episode? follow the pod and click the notification bell to be notified when i upload :) follow the pod on instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/simplysanctity_podcast/] for episode updates and Christ-filled content! got any feedback or prayer requests? email me at: ⁠⁠⁠simplysanctitypodcast@gmail.com⁠