Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo updates and informs on the new format of the show. She explains the new tagline, "Embracing Faith, Navigating Adversity and Living Joyfully". And, she expresses gratitude to Clients, Listeners, Podcast Guests and all who support her on this journey. Cathy Jo Invites you to checkout her website, cathyjolangllc.com

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo speaks with Mallory Smyth. Mallory is a wife, mom, author, speaker and practicing Catholic. She stepped away from her Catholic Faith prior to leaving for College. A few years later, she felt the weight of the world on her shoulders. And after much research, reflection and prayer, she slowly found her way back. Her story is honest, compelling and relatable. She is the author of the book, "Rekindled" as well as 3 "Walking with Purpose" Bible studies. Mallory is the host of "The Gospel and .....with Mallory Smyth" podcast. And, you can find Mallory's podcast on Apple as well as at malloryasmyth.substack.com. and on instagram at @malloryasmyth (instagram).

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

if you would like a complimentary 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session with Cathy Jo, schedule here: https://calendly.com/cathylang716/complimentary-coaching-with-cathy-jo

You can also contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com

or call 716-512-365

Check out her website here.. cathyjolangllc.com

Thank you and God bless!

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and talks with Janine Murray. Janine is a Wife, Auntie, Dog Mom and Practicing Catholic. She leads "Sonshine Ministry" where She partners with God to heal the wounds of those she serves. She helps her clients do this by teaching them to take the head knowledge of God, and by His grace and love, transform it to their hearts.

Janine taught Confirmation for 14 years, and through it, she saw God work in the lives of teens and in her own life. This experience has helped Janine to grow in relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

Today, Janine loves sharing her journey to encourage others to know that they are seen, accepted, approved, and deeply loved by God.

After years of struggling with "People Pleasing" and hoping to fine the love of her life, Janine met her soulmate later in life. And, it is her story is truly inspiring!

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Check out her website here.. cathyjolangllc.com

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and talks with Beth Townsend. Beth started her corporate career at an early age. And, before she knew it, she was being asked to speak to audiences in similar fields. She was asked how she knew her purpose, but didn't have a firm answer. So, she began to interview individuals who seemed to have perfected the idea of a purposeful Life. And, she's been interviewing people ever since!

She wrote Life on Purpose, No Hamsters in Heaven and There is More Than One "F" Word (which comes out October 25, 2025). And, she hosts the TV Platform, Life on Purpose where she interviews individuals who overcame challenges and created something incredible as called by God. Beth speaks of the importance of reaching out to others. And, she uses 4 words regularly, to keep relationships in perspective. They are "Better me, better we! Beth even encourages anyone who might be post abortion or have a need to share a secret that may need to come to come to the surface with her. See her contact info. below. She has been there herself and wants you to know that you are not alone.

You can contact Beth at beth@bethtownsend.com or call her at 1-225-910-7426

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo has the pleasure of meeting and speaking with David Sanborn.

David is a husband and father. He was raised in a successful and loving home. And his family loved and continues to love the Lord. David and his family became Missionaries when he was very young. And, he was able to experience the very real and obvious ways that this decision was made with his family and confirmed by the Holy Spirit. As a Missionary, He witnessed God's mercy, love and healing power. And he saw first hand saw God's saving grace bring transformation to the many in need that he and his family served. And, it is obvious that the imprint of those experiences has played an enormous part in the person David is today.

As an adult, David became a pastor. And he loved the people he served and the opportunity to share his faith with others. In 2017, after reading, researching and praying, David converted to Catholicism. He made this choice after learning and confirming his belief that the Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ. In this interview, David shares the key points that led to his decision to convert.

This was not an easy road for David. But, he is so happy that he made that conversion. And, he continues to live his Catholic Christian faith with an "all in" attitude. He continues to share the light and love of Lord with anyone he comes into contact with.

For more information about the Catholic church, David recommends reading or listening to Scott Hahn, Brant Pierre and father Mike Schmitz.

You can contact David at LadyRosary.org or DavidMSanborn.com

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo addresses the challenge of rejection that Christians face in response to attempts to share our Catholic faith. She shares 10 things we can do to overcome and to heal from it. We are never alone.

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo talks about the early days of looking into, acknowledging and embracing her Catholic Christian Faith. She shares 8 things that helped her rediscover her Catholic Faith. And, after taking time to truly understand The Catholic Church and what it offers, She began to prioritize a personal relationship with Christ through way of the Catholic Church.

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For a 1:1 Coaching Session with Cathy Jo, Contact her at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo reflects back on her first year as Host of the show. She shares the positive and negative experiences, what will change in the future and how to get in on the 1 Year Anniversary Give Away for a $100 Gift Certificate for Dog Ears Bookstore and center for Enlightenment in Buffalo, NY.

To enter The Drawing for a $100 gift Card for Dog Ear's Bookstore and Center of Enlightenment on 8/28/26, Write a review of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast and send a screenshot of your review to cathylang716@gmail.com or 716-512-3654 OR Tag a picture of your review on Facebook to one of my Facebook pages: Cathy Jo Lang, Cathy Jo Lang LLC or Practical Support for The Younger Christian Mom. Once I see your review, you will be entered to win the drawing on 8/27/26!

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

For a 1:1 Coaching Session with Cathy Jo, Contact her at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

Thank you and God bless!