FoC: Bonus Episode – Let Jane Austen Be Your Life Coach – Haley’s New Book is Out Today!

Today we’re sharing this special bonus episode to celebrate the release of Haley’s brand new book, Jane Austen’s Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You To Be!

We’re so excited to be able to finally talk in depth about what this new book is about; diving into Jane Austen’s ideas of virtue and morality, becoming a better person, the difference between goodness and perfection, and why her stories remain timeless and always readable. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode!

If you’d like to join us on Patreon, get monthly After Dark episodes with just Haley and Christy, stickers, bonus content and more–head on over to support the podcast!

And if you want to go to Jane Austen’s home, visit Bath, Oxford, and London with us this June 18-27, then head here for more info and the itinerary!

FoC 176: Eden Invitation and Ministering to Beloved Souls with Shannon Ochoa

How can found our identity in being loved by God? How do we remember that we are an unrepeatable soul that is precious to our Heavenly Father? Shannon Ochoa is here to help!

Shannon serves as Co-Founder and Director of Community Care for Eden Invitation – a movement for young adult Catholics and Christians with experiences on the LGBTQ spectrums. Through their mission they create space to receive the whole person, grow systems of mutual support, and empower for creative discipleship. Shannon is the beating heart of Eden Invitation, nurturing relationships and developing the community.  Shannon graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in Social Welfare and Gender & Women’s Studies.  And Haley got to meet her in real life on a pilgrimage in France!

In this episode we’re diving into the genesis of Eden Invitation, the need in the Church for good ministries like Eden Invitation, and embracing Church teaching and living out the truth that each human being is beloved, unrepeatable, and deserving of community, dignity, and care. We cover a lot of ground so grab a good cup of coffee and enjoy the conversation!

Ignatius Press has been a leader in Catholic publishing for decades, and today has an extensive catalogue of theology, spiritual reading, philosophy, Scripture scholarship, and fiction, as well as a full line of books for children, from toddlers to teenagers.

Beautiful board books, engrossing picture books, missals and prayer books perfect for little hands, as well as exciting chapter books and graphic novels—Ignatius has spiritually nourishing titles for every age and reading level. Among these are books by renowned illustrator Demi, whose artwork brings the biographies of notable figures throughout history to life, as well as classic picture books by master illustrator and storyteller Tomie de Paola, lovingly brought back into print to be enjoyed by future generations.

Fountains of Carrots listeners can get 25% off the list price on all Magnificat/Ignatius children’s books at Ignatius.com with code CARROTS25, through March 31st, 2022. Shop here!

Connect with Shannon:

England Trip!

WE ARE GOING TO ENGLAND in June and we want you to come with us! Check out our previous episode or view the travel details here.

Patreon!

Do you love FoC and want to help us keep doing what we’re doing (and more!)? Well, we have just the thing for you!

Head on over to support the podcast as a patron and get access to special episodes available exclusively to patrons as well as to the FoC Slack community! You’ll also have access to our patron book clubs and receive a cute sticker in the mail from us. So join today!

Come hang out with us!

Haven’t joined in on the fun with 4,900+ other FoC listeners in our facebook group? It’s your direct line to some fantastic folks who also care about faith, culture, books, and whatever our current masterpiece theatre craze might be! Join in with the link below.

You can listen to us on iTunes, and we’d love a quick rating or review. If you have an android device we’re also on Stitcher. And as always, you can find all links, show notes, upcoming guests, and listen to all episodes at Fountains of Carrots.com.

FoC 175: Answering Modernism with the Sacramental Worldview with Fr. Harrison Ayre

We’re excited to have one of our favorite guests return to the show today: Fr. Harrison Ayre! Fr. Harrison was born and raised near Vancouver, BC. During his time at university studying philosophy, he had a profound conversion experience that brought him to live for and with Christ. Ordained a priest in 2015, he has an MDiv and MTh and is pursuing his PhD in theological anthropology at the Maryvale Institute. He is pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Nanaimo, BC, co-host of the podcast Clerically Speaking, and co-author with Michael Heinlein of Finding Christ in the Crisis: What the Pandemic Can Teach Us. In this episode we’re talking about his brand new book Mysterion: The Revelatory Power of the Sacramental Worldview.

See? We told you the cover was beautiful!

In this episode we’re diving into sacramentally–starting at the very basics of what sacraments are. How does modernism cloud our vision (whether we realize it or not!) and hold us back from seeing God’s grace in our lives? How do we approach the Church’s sacraments like Confession and the Eucharist? How does Mary help us on our way? We cover a lot of ground so grab a good cup of coffee and enjoy the conversation!

Are you looking to build community? To have real conversations? To surround yourself with families and friends seeking life to the full, just like you? Then now is the time to go deeper with the Christian Family Movement.

The Christian Family Movement strives to equip families to intentionally address the concerns facing families in modern society, to help them discover ways to grow in holiness themselves and as families, and, ultimately, to bring the light of Christ into their environments.
In a turbulent world, the Christian Family Movement keeps families together, friendships strong, communities purposeful, and children Catholic.

We have three generations of experience supporting each other in authentic Catholic living, and we are glad to share what works.
You’re not alone, and you can start your journey into joyful intentional community today. Reach out to the Christian Family Movement at www.cfm.org.

Connect with Fr. Harrison:

England Trip!

WE ARE GOING TO ENGLAND this summer and we want you to come with us! Check out our previous episode or view the travel details here.

Patreon!

Do you love FoC and want to help us keep doing what we’re doing (and more!)? Well, we have just the thing for you!

Head on over to support the podcast as a patron and get access to special episodes available exclusively to patrons as well as to the FoC Slack community! You’ll also have access to our patron book clubs and receive a cute sticker in the mail from us. So join today!

Come hang out with us!

Haven’t joined in on the fun with 4,900+ other FoC listeners in our facebook group? It’s your direct line to some fantastic folks who also care about faith, culture, books, and whatever our current masterpiece theatre craze might be! Join in with the link below.

You can listen to us on iTunes, and we’d love a quick rating or review. If you have an android device we’re also on Stitcher. And as always, you can find all links, show notes, upcoming guests, and listen to all episodes at Fountains of Carrots.com.