This Lenten season, we are so grateful to welcome Kyle Pietrantonio, Senior Partner at Partners in Mission, to the show. Kyle's yes is rooted in a deep Catholic upbringing, a providential detour through Classics and Medieval Studies, and a leap of faith that led him straight into the heart of Catholic education.

In this episode, Kyle shares how God's hand guided him to where he is today, why Catholic schools are one of the most powerful vehicles for evangelization in our time, and what it means to truly cast out into the deep in service to our Church.

We also get to share something very dear to us here at Paloma & Fig: an exciting leadership opportunity at our very own St. Joseph's Catholic School in beautiful Macon, Georgia.

Learn More About St. Joseph's and Macon, GA:

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1872, St. Joseph's Catholic School in Macon, Georgia has over 152 years of Catholic educational tradition. Serving 210 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school forms disciples through rigorous academics, daily lived faith, and a warm, welcoming community rooted in the Gospel. Students grow through rich liturgical life, sacramental preparation, service, and a vibrant student culture encompassing leadership, arts, and STEM.

Closely partnered with St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Diocese of Savannah, the school is distinguished by engaged families, active parishioners, and a deep commitment to the dignity of each child. Macon itself is a thriving Southern gem — recognized by Southern Living as a Top 10 Southern Destination and by Time Magazine as one of the World's Greatest Places in 2025.

Resources:

• History of Catholicism in Macon and Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Wildcat
• History of Fr. James “Hootie” McCown and Flannery
• More information on Current Search for St. Joseph’s led by Partners in Mission
• St. Joseph’s Catholic School
• Principal Prospectus
• Learn more about the Georgia Martyrs
• Learn more about Macon

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Christina offers a short reflection to help you start Lent on the right foot this Ash Wednesday, and offers a teaser for what the podcast will look like these next few weeks 👀

May you have a blessed and fruitful Ash Wednesday and Lenten season!

Verses mentioned:

• Joel 2
• Luke 4
• Psalm 51

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It seems like an odd question to ask: can you be Jewish and Catholic? Don't you have to pick one? Well, join us as Christina Sabo has a conversation with Dr. Angela Costley, a second-generation Hebrew Catholic and theologian. The two discuss her groundbreaking book, From Sinai to Rome where Dr. Costley explores the continuity between Jewish identity and Catholic faith.

Dr. Costley is a Hebrew Catholic theologian, a graduate of Oxford, and she completed her PhD at the St Patrick’s Pontifical University. A board member of the Association of Hebrew Catholics, she is committed to deepening the Church’s awareness of its Jewish dimension and securing recognition for the unique spirituality of Hebrew Catholics.

Key Ideas You'll Hear About:

1. What does it mean to be Hebrew Catholic? Dr. Costley shares her personal journey of embracing both her Jewish heritage and Catholic faith simultaneously
2. A transformative moment: How studying the Holocaust at age 16 solidified her Jewish identity and her understanding of God's providence
3. Living as both Jew and Catholic: Why this identity isn't about choosing one over the other, but about seeing Jesus as the Jewish Messiah

Resources:

• From Sinai to Rome by Dr. Angela Costley
• Association of Hebrew Catholics - Organization dedicated to Hebrew Catholic spirituality and awareness
• Paloma&Fig

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Today on A Resounding Yes!, Christina is joined by Dr. Abigail Favale, professor at Notre Dame and author of the new spiritual thriller Our Lady of the Sign.

In this episode:

• Abigail's unlikely conversion journey from secular feminism to Catholicism
• How she wrestled with feminist objections to Catholic teaching on women, priesthood, and sexuality
• The Marian spirituality that centers Abigail's faith and inspired her novel
• Why she chose to write a psychological thriller that explores truth, deception, and spiritual warfare
• The role of fiction in evangelization and reaching readers who might not pick up apologetics
• Balancing motherhood, academic work, and creative writing

Why listen: If you've ever struggled with questions about women's role in the Church, wondered how to reconcile modern feminism with Catholic teaching, or are looking for fresh perspectives on faith and fiction, this conversation offers honest insights from someone who's lived through those tensions.

Resources:

• Our Lady of the Sign by Abigail Favale
• Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion by Abigail Favale
• Paloma&Fig's Review of Our Lady of the Sign
• McGrath Institute for Church Life at University of Notre Dame

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jessie Wiegand, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for The Marriage Group. Christina and Jessie discuss sacramental marriage, online marriage formation, and building joyful Catholic relationships. Jessie shares insights from nearly 30 years of marriage and discusses how The Marriage Group is transforming marriage preparation and ongoing formation for couples worldwide.

Main Topics:

• The difference between marriage prep and marriage formation
• How online experiences are revolutionizing Catholic marriage preparation
• The importance of Natural Family Planning (NFP) education
• Supporting clergy and parish staff with streamlined marriage formation
• Building community among engaged and married couples
• Communication as the foundation of a strong marriage

Links & Resources

• Use code YES26 for 10% off a year's subscription to the Marriage Every Day Community
• The Marriage Group

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Today, we're joined by Stacey Sumereau, Catholic author, speaker, and host of the Called and Caffeinated podcast. Stacey shares her journey from Broadway stages to discerning religious life, and ultimately to her vocation as wife and mother of five. We discuss her new book, Adventure Awaits: How to Interpret Your Desires and Hear God's Voice, published by Ave Maria Press.

Resources Mentioned:

• Adventure Awaits by Stacey Sumereau
• Stacey's Website
• Called and Caffeinated podcast and YouTube channel
• Diary of Saint Faustina
• The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin
• 5 Rules for Hosting a Crappy Dinner Party (and Seeing Your Friends More Often)

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction & Opening Prayer
• 02:17 - Motherhood, Social Media & Finding Pure Motivations
• 06:52 - From Broadway Dreams to Spiritual Emptiness
• 10:30 - The Surrender Prayer & Vision of Exchanging Hearts
• 16:33 - Adventure Awaits: Seeking Relationship Over Answers
• 25:50 - Hearing God's Voice Through Scripture & Imagination
• 35:26 - The Five S's of the Surrendered Heart
• 42:51 - Community, Connection & Catholic Living
• 47:11 - Called and Caffeinated: Ministry as External Processing
• 55:52 - Closing Prayer & Blessing

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Director Yelena Popovic stops by the podcast to talk about her new movie, Moses the Black, its start studded-cast and production team, and how her background led her to make this film.

Yelena talks about the life of the real saint, Moses the Black, explains the process that led her to make the movie, and tells us how she partnered with stars like 50 Cent, Quavo, and Wiz Khalifa to bring this story to life.

• Read about Saint Moses the Black
• Read our movie review
• Pre-order tickets to help keep Moses the Black in theaters longer!

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In this episode of A Resounding Yes!, Christina reflects on the transition from Christmastide to Ordinary Time. This transition can feel difficult as we take down the decorations and move back towards Ordinary Time. However, we're called to live out the joy of Christ all year long! We should carry the spirit of Christmas throughout the year.

Thank you very much for all of your support in 2025! We've got an exciting lineup of guests for 2026, and we can't wait to share their stories with you!

Enjoy!

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Chapters

00:00 Embracing the End of Christmastide
06:15 The Importance of Year-Round Christmas Spirit
10:46 Reflection and Prayer for the New Liturgical Year

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