In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Isaac Heard, a young man preparing to enter the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Massachusetts. Isaac shares his powerful faith journey, the call he experienced to the priesthood, and what ultimately led him to choose the Marian Fathers—a religious order deeply devoted to spreading the Divine Mercy message and devotion to Mary Immaculate.

We dive into the difference between diocesan priests and religious order priests, exploring the unique charisms and mission of each vocation. Isaac opens up about why he felt drawn to the Marian Fathers, their mission of evangelization, and their deep devotion to Our Lady.

But before Isaac can begin his formation, he needs your help. Because of his financial obligations, Isaac must fundraise in order to enter seminary. If you feel called to support his journey to the priesthood, please prayerfully consider donating to help him take this next step toward serving the Church as a Marian Father. And if you can’t support financially, please keep him in your prayers!

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📌 Topics we cover in this episode:

• Isaac’s personal faith and vocation story
• The call to the priesthood and how to discern God’s voice
• Diocesan priests vs. religious order priests—what’s the difference?
• Why Isaac chose the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception
• The importance of prayer, community, and fundraising in following God’s call

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In this episode, Katie interviews Bobby about his incredible 8-day pilgrimage to Poland for the World Premiere of the movie Triumph of the Heart—a powerful film telling the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, his heroic life, and his ultimate sacrifice at Auschwitz concentration camp.

What started as a trip for a movie premiere quickly became a pilgrimage on mission—to help spread the word about this heroic saint and his untold story. Bobby shares what it was like to travel with the cast, crew, director, and producers, while visiting some of the most meaningful places connected to St. Max’s life and legacy:

✨ Stops along the journey:

• Warsaw – for the Red Carpet World Premiere event 🎬
• Niepokalanów Monastery – founded by St. Maximilian, hosting the second showing of the film ⛪
• Zduńska Wola – the birthplace of St. Maximilian 👶
• Toruń – the final stop, filled with history and faith 🕊️

Together, we reflect on the impact of Triumph of the Heart, the beauty and suffering of Poland’s history, and how St. Maximilian Kolbe’s life of sacrificial love still speaks powerfully to our world today.

✨ In this episode you’ll hear:

• Behind-the-scenes of the movie premiere in Poland
• How the trip became a pilgrimage of faith and mission
• Stories from each stop connected to St. Maximilian Kolbe
• Why his message of courage, sacrifice, and love is more relevant than ever

If you’ve ever been inspired by the courage of the saints, or if you want to learn more about St. Maximilian Kolbe’s extraordinary life, this episode will move your heart.

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In this gripping episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Michael Lichens—author, editor, and researcher at Sophia Press—to uncover powerful stories the Church rarely tells: stories of exorcisms, murder, mercy, and redemption.

We dive into two unforgettable books:
📖 I Killed Maria Goretti by Pietro Di Donato — a chilling yet deeply moving account of the murder of St. Maria Goretti and the radical conversion of her killer, Alessandro Serenelli.
📖 God Most Powerful: An Exorcist’s Testament to God’s Victory Over the Devil by Fr. Gabriele Amorth — a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom from the world’s most renowned exorcist, offering hope in the battle against evil.

Michael shares why these stories matter today and how they reveal the truth that no one is beyond God’s reach—and that the devil is no match for the power of Jesus Christ.

Don’t miss this episode if you’ve ever wondered what real spiritual warfare looks like… and how God's mercy wins every time.

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