A show about relationships and your walk with Jesus.
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We all have to deal with rejection, and we can probably all agree that it sucks. Mary Ashley and Lara talk with therapist and friend of the show Daniel Johnson about how to mitigate those awful feelings when we get rejected.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 77: Attachment Theory
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Lara and Mary Ashley talk to Lara's mother-in-law and closest therapist family relation, Deana Samms, about Attachment Theory, how we develop attachment styles early in life, and what we can do to heal if we find ourselves with a less-than-ideal attachment.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 76: When God Wrecks Your Romance
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Mary Ashley talks with Amanda Vernon, co-author of the book When God Wrecks Your Romance, about what it was like to be THAT girl when her teenage crush became a priest, as well as chastity, flirting, the nature of infatuation, and God (obviously).You can find out more about Amanda and find the book here: https://www.amandavernon.com/Come see Amanda…
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No. 75: For Want Of A Lot Of Good Men
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Anna Hitchings unexpectedly went Catholic viral with a piece about the simple fact that, well, there just don’t seem to be that many men for single Catholic women to marry. Mary Ashley chats with her about her thoughts on why this is and what can help.Please check out her blog at https://agonyandhope.com/.…
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No. 74: The Four Man Plan
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The Four Man Plan is a methodical way to date. Author Cindy Lu talks about the plan, her book, and even dishes out some dating advice from her years as a dating coach to women and men. You can find her at thefourmanplan.com. About the Book:THE FOUR MAN PLAN is a bullet-proof system for attracting and finding love. It combines the certainties of mat…
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No. 73: I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye
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Lara and Mary Ashley lead a round-table discussion on the recent documentary "I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye," about Joshua Harris' attempts to learn about the damage that resulted from his famous book and make amends for it. You can view the film here: https://www.isurvivedikdg.com/Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 72: Lessons Learned from the Bachelor
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After a lengthy hiatus, we are back! Mary Ashley talks with Liz Galvao of the Bachelor discussion podcast My Wife Is In This Room on the lessons we all might be able to take from everyone's favorite reality show to hate-watch.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 71: Enneagram and Relationships
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Therapist and author Katie Jo Ramsey talks through the Enneagram, the importance of knowing yourself in order to heal and grow, and how knowing your Enneagram type can help you be better in your relationships.You can check out the articles we mention in the podcast here: https://relevantmagazine.com/god/enneagram-makes-sanctification-specific/ and …
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No. 70: Communication in Relationships
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We talk again with Daniel Johnson, MFT, about how to communicate respectfully and effectively in relationships, including arguing! You can catch Daniel's podcast The Color of Thought and contact him here: https://danielmft.com/author/magisterdgj/Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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We talk with Paul Fahey, contributor at Where Peter Is (https://wherepeteris.com/) about the ins and outs of Natural Family Planning: what's great, what's tough, and where can the Church grow?UPDATE: Paul has two addenda and some advice for couples below.1. I briefly spoke about Providentialism, that is, a couple not using NFP or any kind of family…
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No. 68: The Wait - Long-Distance to Marriage
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Lara talks to Melody Michalski and Anthony Laurel about starting their relationship long-distance and the challenges of waiting for every part of their relationship. They speak about their journey from spiritual struggles, to figuring out how to do long-distance, to moving to be in the same city, to dating in person (finally!), and then to engageme…
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Ghosting: one of our most painful and confusing modern dating rituals. We talk to MFT Naphtali Roberts at her office in Montrose about why it happens, what we do when someone is ghosting us, and how to draw appropriate boundaries so that we don’t become a ghoster ourselves. You can find Naphtali at helpforyourfamily.com or email her at naphtali@hel…
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[REPOST] The Dating Project
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We interviewed Megan Harrington for the Dating Project way back when and, let's face it, we need a refresher for when we see it on Tuesday, April 17th!Get your tickets here! https://www.fathomevents.com/events/the-dating-projectGo see it!**We're not getting paid to say this. We genuinely loved it and think you will too!…
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No. 66: Faith of Our Fathers
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We talk with Raymond and Ashley from the Mass Box (http://www.themassbox.com/) about their unique vocation story and why fathers are important for a family's faith life.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 65: Anxiety and Depression
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Lara talks with Deana Samms and Melody Michalski about anxiety and depression, their roots, and some helpful tools to combat them. We touch on the illusion of control and where we ultimately can find our peace. You can find Deana at the Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center in West Virginia at kpcc.com. Music provided by Melody MichalskiWebsite: www.m…
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No. 64: Boundaries and Abuse
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We speak with Christy Samms, a counselor out of Cleveland, OH, about how to spot abuse and define boundaries, including an in-depth discussion of the book Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, which has been an amazing resource for so many clinicians. You can find more about Christy at www.christysamms.com.…
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We talk with Becky Murdoch, who shares the ins and outs of growing up in purity culture.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 62: A Way to Forgiveness
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Faced with the end of her marriage, filmmaker Erin Dooley walked across Spain in order to be able to fully forgive her ex-husband. Join us as we talk forgiveness, the film she made about her journey on the Camino de Santiago, and her latest project Broken & Beautiful, a Christian musical!You can connect with Erin or follow her projects here: A Way …
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No. 61: Sexuality and Celibacy
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We talk with young priest Fr. Tim Grumbach about sexuality and the need for intimacy within celibacy.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 60: Stay-at-home Dads
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Being a stay-at-home dad certainly has a stigma, and though it isn't unheard of to see men overseeing the home and children, what challenges are there still in this growing minority? We talk to Rick Bickerstaff and Gaylan Adair about their decisions to stay at home, educational choices, and even the difficulty of being the only guy they know in the…
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We talk with Sonja Corbitt, the Bible Study Evangelista, about father wounds, the damage they can cause, and how to heal them.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 58: The Dating Project
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We talk with producer Megan Harrington about the upcoming documentary release The Dating Project.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 57: Not Just Like A Virgin
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Mary Ashley commemorates both Halloween and the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation by doing something truly scary: sharing her VERY personal story. Yikes!Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 56: Sexuality in Media: Jane the Virgin
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We talk with Jane the Virgin consulting producer Valentina Garza about the show's handling of sexuality and faith.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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Mary Ashley talks with blogger Sarah Margaret Babbs about mother wounds, and how they can affect our faith. You can find her writing at Fumbling Toward Grace (http://www.patheos.com/blogs/fumblingtowardgrace/).Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No 54: Dating As Encounter
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Professor and theologian Kevin Johnson explains how mystical theology can help us with dating and relationships. You can find his website here: https://kevinmichaeljohnson.com/Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 53: How to Avoid Marrying the Wrong Christian
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We talk with writer Marlena Graves about how to avoid making the wrong choice when it comes to marrying a Christian.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 52: A View From the East
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Mary Ashley talks with Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest Fr. Jason Charron about Eastern wisdom on marriage and the advantages and disadvantages of a married priesthood.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 51: False (And True) Modesty
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We talk with writer and professor Rebecca Bratten Weiss about the oft-misunderstood virtue of modesty and what it means for us today.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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Psychotherapist and theologian Cissy Brady-Rogers speaks with us about shame and how it affects the culture around us, especially in the context of human sexuality. As spiritual beings, how do we reconcile our sexuality within the teachings of the Bible? How do we overcome shame?Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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We talk with podcast listeners Susie and Pat about their experiences going through divorces and getting back on the dating scene after 40.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 48: Finding Your Spouse Online
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Online dating can be a grind, and occasionally a nightmare, but sometimes it turns out to be worth it. Rawni and Ben Moulton talk about how they met online, how they dated, and what led to their decision to get married.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 47: A Man's Perspective on Divorce and Annulments
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Mary Ashley talks with writer Chris Easterly, author of Falling Forward: A Man's Memoir of Divorce, on the male perspective on divorce, annulments, and the return to the single life.You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Forward-Memoir-Divorce-Kindle-ebook/dp/B00QMYEYW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497887929&sr=8-1&keywords=falling+f…
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No. 46: Jesus the Feminist?
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We talk with Salvation Army officer Danielle Strickland about her book The Liberating Truth: How Jesus Empowers Women and about egalitarianism within Christianity.You can find out more about Danielle and her work at the following links:https://www.daniellestrickland.com/podcast/https://www.cbeinternational.org/https://smile.amazon.com/Liberating-Tr…
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No. 45: Anger & the Revenge Dress
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We bring back LA-area therapist Daniel Johnson, MFT, to discuss dealing with anger, especially when it leads you to do things you know you shouldn't do, like wearing a revenge dress.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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Breakups. Why do they happen? How can you do them in a healthy way? We explore our own experiences with LA-area therapist Daniel Johnson, MFT.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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In this mini-episode, we hear from Erika Vodvarka and Brian Henk about their two-minute speed date and how that led to their 5-year relationship.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 42: Relationships Across the Aisle
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We talk with Dr. Julie Hanlon Rubio about her book Hope For Common Ground, and how to maintain and nurture relationships with people on the other side of the political spectrum.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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We talk with Jesse-Lee Yarborough about a recently ended dating fast, emotional healing, and whether or not God can make the best sandwich.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 40: Dating and Technology
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We talk with theologian David Cloutier about technology and its impact on modern dating and relationships.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 39: Ladies Being Real - The Art of Authenticity
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We talk to podcaster extraordinaire Cameron Fradd about starting her podcast Among the Lilies, and the importance of keeping it real.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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Mary Ashley sits down with her friend Alba Lopez over some mead to give two different perspectives on singlehood and the lessons God is teaching them through it.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 37: Defining Masculinity
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What does it mean to form good men in the Church today? We talk with the spectrum of masculinity and masculine virtue with Professor Tim O'Malley, Director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy and founding editor of the Institute for Church Life’s journal, Church Life: A Journal for the New Evangelization. We also have Lara's husband Derek on to co…
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No. 36: Infertility - Struggle and Faith
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We talk with screenwriter Jennifer Dornbush about her journey with infertility...the struggles, the unexpected, and what NOT to say.Romans 12:12: Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.Please visit our site fishersofmenpodcast.com for the link to Humanae Vitae, the document Jennifer refers to.…
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No. 35: Narcissism and Relationships
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Mary Ashley and Lara talk with therapist Carla Rosckes Maldonado to get the low down on Narcissism and attempt to understand people that they may or may not know in real life.Song credit: The Ego Song by Melody Michalski.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 34: Misconceptions about the Porn Industry?
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Mary Ashley hosts a friendly debate between Tommy Shultz of Novo Ministries and Seph Beal, a self-described expert on the porn industry. You can find Tommy at https://www.tommy-shultz.com/ and find Seph on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sidetrackmusik.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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Mary Beth Bonacci, speaker, author and advice columnist for Catholic Match, stops by to give advice on online dating and even do a little commiserating with Mary Ashley.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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No. 32: Matt Fradd and The Porn Myth
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Renowned author and speaker Matt Fradd lays down some truth about porn and human identity in a delightful way. Check out Matt's website at mattfradd.com, and his own podcasts Integrity Restored and Pints with Aquinas, as well as the books he writes and all the other stuff he does, because we're just really big fans.…
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No. 31: The Warm Glow of Baptism
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Happy New Year from Fishers of Men! To kick off the new year, we thought it might be nice to talk to a new believer so that we could get a little refreshment. Mary Ashley talks with Megan Bitzer Iranpour, who got baptized with her husband in November of 2016. Megan talks about how becoming Christian has impacted her marriage, parenting, and family …
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No. 30: When Your Vocation Leads to Christmas Music
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Mary Ashley talks with Jessica Gerhardt and Kateri Lirio from the newly formed collective Hidden Leaven about vocation, art, music, and their recently-released EP of Christmas songs!To hear the songs in their entirety and donate to Share a Meal, please visit http://www.hiddenleaven.com/.Door Lara Sumera/Mary Ashley Burton
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