Connected Conversations with Holy Union Connect

Join Jean and Colin MacKenzie as they dive deep into the challenges, joys, and spiritual journey of Catholic marriage. As a couple with over 30 years of military and family life experience, they’ve navigated their share of struggles and triumphs. In this podcast, they share wisdom from the Church, Catholic teaching, and practical strategies for building strong, faith-filled marriages. Through heartfelt discussions, personal stories, and expert insights, Jean and Colin help couples fight for their marriage with purpose, knowing that every battle has eternal significance. Whether you’re a newlywed or a seasoned couple, this podcast offers encouragement and tools to strengthen your bond and live out the sacrament of marriage fully. Tune in for inspiring guests, real talk, and faith-centered advice that will help you and your spouse grow closer to each other and to God. Subscribe now, and join the conversation that’s transforming Catholic marriages one episode at a time!

Connected Conversations with Holy Union Connect is a kids podcast hosted by Colin & Jean MacKenzie, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Colin & Jean MacKenzie hosts Connected Conversations with Holy Union Connect, a kids show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Morals, Movies, and Marriage: Finding Truth in Stories with Steve and Beth Gesinski

  Jun 2, 202539 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Connected Conversations with Jean and Colin MacKenzie from Holy Union Connect, we’re joined by Steve and Beth Gesinsky, the creative minds behind <b>Catholicism and Coffee</b>. Through their ministry, Steve and Beth invite Catholics to explore morality in movies—whether it’s The Sound of Music, Collateral, A Quiet Place, or Harry Potter. Their courses help viewers engage with films discerningly, drawing out moral lessons and virtue-based insights rooted in Scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the saints.</p><p>The Gesinskys share their passion for quality storytelling, their journey from a podcas...

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  Episode #9

  Part 2: Building a Strong Catholic Marriage: Chastity, Growth & Accountability

  Apr 29, 202543 minS1

  <p>In a world where <b>Catholic marriages are under attack</b>, how can couples build a <b>strong, faith-filled union that lasts a lifetime?</b></p><p>In <b>Part 2</b> of our conversation with <b>Dana Nygaard</b>, we go deeper into the <b>practical and spiritual tools</b> that <b>single and married couples</b> need to cultivate <b>healthy, thriving relationships</b>.</p><p><b>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</b></p><p>✅ Why <b>chastity isn’t just about abstinence</b>—and how it builds trust, respect, and intimacy in relationships.<br/> ✅ How <b>men need...

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  Episode #8

  Part 1:Dating with Intention: Choosing Wisely & Recognizing Red Flags

  Mar 22, 202525 minS1

  <p><b>Are you settling in your dating life?</b> Too many Catholic women enter relationships with men who don’t truly value them—leading to heartache, frustration, or even toxic and abusive marriages. But what if you could learn to <b>date with intention, choose wisely, and avoid the common pitfalls</b> that lead to broken relationships?</p><p>In this powerful episode of Connected Conversations, we sit down with <b>Dana Nygaard</b>—renowned <b>Catholic psychotherapist, relationship coach, speaker, and author</b>—to discuss how single Catholic women can <b>prepare for marriage, recognize red flags, and build a...

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  Forgiveness as a Path to Healing: Insights with Dr. Carron Silva

  Dec 7, 20241h 5mS0

  <p>In this episode of Connected Conversations with Jean & Colin MacKenzie, we’re joined by Dr. Carron Silva, a Catholic wholeness coach, speaker, and author of With You Always: A Journey with Jesus. Dr. Carron shares her transformative insights into the power of forgiveness in marriage, relationships, and healing from trauma.</p><p>We explore:</p>The role of the Holy Spirit in true forgiveness.Misconceptions about forgiving and forgetting.Dr. Carron’s 7D Process for cultivating a heart ready to forgive.How unresolved childhood trauma impacts marriage and how to navigate it.Cross-cultural marriage dynamics and finding common ground.Prac...

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  Finding Grace in Grief: Navigating Loss with Faith and Shared Meaning with Jessica Barboza

  Nov 20, 202445 minS0

  <p>In this heartfelt episode of Connected Conversations with Jean & Colin MacKenzie, we sit down with Jessica Barboza, a licensed counselor with expertise in trauma-informed care and a deep commitment to integrating faith into therapy. Jessica’s work at Laetare Health Group focuses on relational and individual healing, and her unique approach helps families and couples navigate the profound challenges of grief and loss.</p><p>Jessica sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding the grieving process, explaining why it’s not a linear journey but a deeply personal and communal experience. She introduces William Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning, emphas...

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