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Show Notes There is no question that there is a battle going on in our culture today. It is a battle between lies and the truth. It is a big topic and there are so many individual battles going on within this massive battle. One topic in particular is what we are talking about today: […]

001 Battle in the Culture

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Show Notes Welcome to Dear BLVED!  The Dear BLVED podcast is a place to dive deep into relationships, femininity, and the stages leading up to marriage. Conversations rooted in the truth and doing our part in carrying on the work of John Paul II.  In this trailer episode get to know me, your host, Laura […]

Dear BLVED Trailer

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So you’ve met a guy and he seems perfect for you…the only problem is he lives hours away. Long distance seems daunting, how do you practically navigate whether or not to attempt it. What is your situation? For me, long distance is a good fit because I work two jobs and don’t spend a lot […]

Tips for Long Distance Dating

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You’re newly engaged and starting the task of planning your wedding. Many decisions will need to be made starting now until your wedding day. What flowers should you choose? What style of dress do you like? When do we send the invitations? These are just a few of the questions you might consider, but eventually, […]

The Beauty of Marriage in The Catholic Church

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The old wooden floors creaked as I walked past my roommate’s door to our living room. Barely 6am, in the dark of December, I plugged in the Christmas tree lights and turned on the fireplace before settling onto the couch to pray. I’d been at this routine for just a few days and yet still […]

Discipline Makes Us Better Disciples

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I have a hard time asking for help. This carries over into my relationship with my husband as well….and then there’s frustration when I get overwhelmed. It doesn’t have to be this way!  We can ask for what we need. 99% of the time the person asked is ready and willing to jump in and offer […]

Benefits of NFP and Fertility Awareness with Creighton Model of FertilityCareTM

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We communicate in many different ways.  We speak, we utilize facial expressions, laugh, cry, and so forth— all of these tools are a gift given to us by God to communicate, foster relationships, and give glory to God.   Another way that we communicate is through our clothing.  Without having to say anything, we speak volumes […]

The Art of Dressing Well: Bringing Healing and Beauty Back Into Society

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Stop me if this sounds familiar. There’s a princess frolicking in the forest. A prince from a faraway kingdom spots her and is immediately enamored–bursting into song and declaring she is ‘the one.’ *trouble, mischief, and conflict ensues keeping them apart* The prince saves the princess, they get married, and live happily ever after. [insert […]

Leave ‘The One’ in Your Fairytales

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Mental health is a topic that is rapidly coming to the forefront of our lives. With an increased awareness of the brokenness of our modern world and the dissatisfaction of living lives governed by our past, more and more people are choosing to step out of the darkness and look for the light in the therapist’s office. They are choosing to do the brave thing: to own their stories and confront their demons, making the changes they need to live fuller, happier, and healthier lives through hard work and dedication to self-awareness and growth.

Looking for the light: Engaging our mental health on the journey of faith

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Right before my fiancé and I got engaged, I knew that it was most likely going to happen soon. We had talked about it, had the same goals for our relationship, he had asked my dad for his permission to marry me, and we knew we were both ready for that commitment! So in my […]

A Realistic Look at Engagement With Molly Hill