What if God is speaking… and we're just not listening?

In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Marianne Callaghan; wife, mom, and Director of Faith Formation, to talk about what it really looks like to move from simply knowing your faith… to truly living it.

Raised in the Catholic Church, Marianne always had faith, but it wasn't until later in life, through marriage, motherhood, loss, and personal surrender, that her relationship with God became real and deeply personal.

From struggling with infertility and loss to walking alongside families in their faith journeys, Marianne shares how God has shown up in both the hardest and most beautiful moments of her life.

And then… there's the moment she can't explain away.

While in prayer, Marianne asked God (through the Blessed Mother) to bring peace to her son. That same night, without knowing her prayer, her son experienced that exact message.

We talk about:

• The difference between knowing faith and owning it
• How suffering can deepen, not weaken, your relationship with God
• The power of prayer and learning to truly listen
• Why community is essential in your faith journey
• Practical ways to begin building a relationship with God
• How God still speaks… if we're willing to hear Him

Marianne's story is a powerful reminder that faith isn't just something you inherit…

It's something you choose, grow into, and live out daily.

If you've ever wondered how to hear God's voice, where to start, or how to deepen your faith, this episode will meet you right where you are.

You can reach Marianne at mcallaghan@smsrcatholic.com

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Remember, you don't have to be perfect to be called.
You don't have to have it all figured out to say yes.

God will meet you right where you are.