Meg was my very first podcast guest three years ago! Talking with her on that very first episode confirmed in my heart that this podcast and the stories of the Saints deserved a place on the airwaves. Meg has just released her newest work - Eyes Fixed on Jesus, Volume...
Tripping Over the Saints
TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: Maura Roan McKeegan – Servant of God Fr. Don Dolindo Ruotolo – EPISODE 39
I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Maura Roan McKeegan about her newest addition in the series of children’s picture books about biblical typology! The series is called The Old and the New. Maura's passion to teach children about the connections between the...
TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: Jenna and Kevin Bauer – St. Michael, Mary, and Jesus – EPISODE 38
“Love and sacrifice are as intimately connected as sun and light. We cannot love without suffering or suffer without loving." St. Gianna Molla I had the privilege of speaking with Jenna and Kevin Bauer about the birth of their beautiful daughter, Mary Elizabeth. This...
TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: Triumph of the Heart, Cecilia Stevenson – St. Maximillian Kolbe – EPISODE 37
Cecilia Stevenson, producer, joins me to talk about Saint Maximillian Kolbe and the new movie, Triumph of the Heart! Most stories about St. Maximilian Kolbe’s biography end when he steps forward to take the place of a condemned man in Auschwitz. “Triumph of the...
TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: DeeDee Holbrook – St. Martin de Porres – EPISODE 36
On this episode of Tripping over the Saints, I'm joined by my friend DeeDee. You guys - this the sweetest story! Pull up a chair and listen to DeeDee and I talk about the beautiful twists and turns of life that led her closer to Jesus, through her friend Saint Martin...
TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: Patrick O’Hearn – Saints Come in all Shapes and Sizes – EPISODE 35
After taking a break over Lent, Patrick joined me to share about his newest book, Saints Come in all Shapes and Sizes! This was the perfect book to kick off the next season of Tripping Over the Saints! About Patrick: Patrick O’Hearn is a devout Catholic, husband, and...
Tripping Over the Saints :: Guest Katherine Bogner – Episode 34
Katherine (Katie) Bogner joins us again! You guys - she has a new book out - All About Lent! This is the perfect book to teach your children about the Biblical roots of Lent and Holy Week. About Katie: Katie Bogner is a Catholic school teacher from Central Illinois...
Tripping Over the Saints :: Guest Kristine Bruce – Episode 33
Kristine and I met through Praise Writers! She is one of my co-authors in The Cloud of Witnesses. It was a joy to talk with her and learn more about Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, who I had never heard of before. She has a story that will leave you counting how many...
TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST MEGAN HJELMSTAD – EPISODE 32
I was introduced to Megan by my dear friend, Claire Dwyer. Claire texted and shared that Megan had a Saint story that needed to be heard. This work of sharing stories of encounters with the Saints is a privilege and gift! The Lord in His goodness overflows with...
TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST KATIE MCGRADY – EPISODE 31
Katie McGrady is one of my all time favorite people to learn about the faith from. It was an absolute joy to speak with her about soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis! Join us and learn more about this millennial young man that continues to change the world! About Katie...










