Just One Small Thing Podcast for Catholic Parents

Today on the Just One Small Thing podcast, I'm talking directly to the grandparents and godparents who write me the most heart-wrenching emails about a child they love who isn't being raised in the faith. 
If that's you, I want you to hear this: only Jesus can save this child. 
Not you. Not their parents. Jesus.
That doesn't mean you're powerless, though!
In this episode, I share three things I truly believe can make a real difference—starting with the fact that your prayers and sacrifices for this child are never wasted, even when you don't see any change.
If you're carrying this particular ache, this episode is for you.
Many children in my life are NOT being raised in the Faith. This breaks my heart, and yet I am determined to do what I can to share the Faith with them. Because of this, I selected several gift-worthy books that we encourage Godparents and Grandparents to consider gifting to the children they love. God can use a humble book as a powerful tool for learning and loving the Faith! 
Explore Gift-Worthy Books: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/godparent-grandparent-gift-guide

Today on the Just One Small Thing podcast, I'm admitting something that used to make me feel like a total outsider: 
For years, I didn't know when Catholics set up their Christmas tree…and was setting my tree up "too early". I also set Baby Jesus in the manger of our nativity set right away, and had no idea what the "Christmas novena" was. 
I remember feeling foolish every December, like everyone else knew and understood how to have a CATHOLIC Advent…except for me.
Have you ever felt this way? Take a listen!
You asked for it--and we listened!
We've decided to extend our Advent Sale to make sure all Catholic Families have time to stock up on what they need to have a Holy Advent. And don't forget — we offer a variety of family devotions, as well as our popular HOME guide, that share all the beautiful Catholic Traditions for the season (in case you didn't grow up with them!) 
SHOP THE ADVENT SALE: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/advent

Today on the Just One Small Thing podcast, I'm talking about Advent. 
I know! I know! TOO EARLY…but we sell out of Advent materials every year, so grab what you need now, tuck it away, and rest assured that you have what you need before we dive into December.
And here's my hot take on Advent:
We simply CAN'T do the Jesse Tree again this year.
At least, we can't do the same Jesse Tree we've done at least six times already.
And so…we worked hard to write a NEW Jesse Tree. It's called WE WAIT FOR THE LORD. 
This new version of the Jesse Tree features the "b-list" of the Old Testament. 
This new Advent Study is built entirely around 28 new men and women. 
Some are quiet heroes, like Seth, Enoch, Caleb, Jonathan, and Nathan. Some are more complicated, like Saul and Esau. And several are the women, like Rebekah, Leah, Miram, and Anna, whose stories we usually gloss over.
We are SUPER EXCITED to work through this new Jesse Tree in our home--and maybe it will be fun for your family too! 
This week, ALL OF ADVENT is on sale! Yay! Stop by and grab what you need. Not only is everything discounted this week, but we have a few digital goodies that disappear at the end of the week. 
Plus — we always sell out of our Advent Materials. Every year, some people are disappointed. Don't let that be you! 
SHOP THE ADVENT SALE: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/advent 
And while you are there, make sure to check out our ✨NEW✨ study, We Wait for the Lord. We wrote this especially for all of you who have done the Jesse Tree (many times!) and are looking for something similar but fresh and new. Check it out!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW STUDY: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/advent

I am (most definitely) an accidental business owner.
Although Catholic Sprouts LLC has existed for over seven years and we have had the honor of serving over 41,000 customers (seriously, WHAT?!?), I never intended to be a business owner. I never had a grand plan to get here.
Instead, I took one little step after another, and this is where the Lord has taken me.
I'm still taking one step after another, and I'm excited to see where He is leading now!
It's been a wild ride, and I'm pulling back the curtain a bit on today's new Just One Small Thing Podcast episode. Join me as I reminisce about where we started, the great team we have today…and some of my favorite products that I will soon be saying goodbye to 😢.
This week we are clearing out a few titles to make room for Advent (which launches NEXT WEEK!) So you can enjoy ridiculously low prices on a few titles that will soon be discontinued. Seriously--up to 65% OFF!!! Get what you need before these titles sell out.
SHOP THE LIQUIDATION SALE: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/liquidation-sale

You know I love the Rosary--that's not a secret. And yet, so few people pray the Rosary consistently. But my friends, please consider praying the Rosary more often, daily if possible! It will change your life. Trust me, I've experienced this. 
And so, to help encourage you just a bit more, in this episode I'm sharing TEN SUPER RAD ROSARY STORIES. They include:
Dominic receives the Rosary

The Battle of Lepanto

The Second Siege of Vienna

Our Lady of Pontmain

Our Lady of Fatima

St. Maximilian Kolbe

The Jesuits in Hiroshima

Rosary Protests in Brazil

JPII's Rosary walks

Mother Teresa in the streets of Calcutta.

May these stories also inspire you to call upon Mary, with her great gift to us: the Rosary!
And remember, the Rosary is for EVERYONE! So, take advantage of our big ROSARY SALE. After all, later this week, we are diving into October, the month of the Rosary.
ROSARY SALE: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/rosary-collection 
Our Lady of the Rosary, PRAY FOR US!