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How-to Christmas Break: Don’t Waste it… or Get Wasted
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Ah… the feeling of Christmas break! Few things in life are better than a break from work and/or school. But, how often do we look back at these times and realize that we’ve wasted them? In this episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter look at how to make the best of Christmas break (or […]
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How to Debt: Dump it…NOW
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Seven out of every 10 college seniors graduate with debt, with an average of $28,950 per borrower. The average American who has credit card debt owes $15,675. Whether you are in debt, will be in debt, or have friends and family who have debt, knowing how to get out of debt is a life-changing […]
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How to Advent: It’s Coming
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Rather than being a season of slowing down and spiritually preparing for Christmas, Advent has become a time of hustle and bustle as we try to find perfect gifts, make Pinterest-worthy cookies, and fit in just one more ugly sweater party. All this stress can lead to a massive post-Christmas Day crash and burn when […]
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We’ve Started a Podcast!
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O boy, friends, this is exciting… well, I think it’s exciting because Kevin and I have started a podcast together! Introducing the How-to Catholic podcast with Kevin and Lisa Cotter!! We’ve been talking about this, praying about this, thinking about this, and everythinging about this for the past couple of months and […]
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Losing My Dad to Cancer was not the End
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Two days before I left for college I was told that my dad had cancer. It came as quite a shock as he was currently being treated for a skin condition, which a doctor had just discovered to be a misdiagnosis. My dad was adamant that I still leave to begin my freshmen year, especially […]
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Three Keys for Fear-Free Decision-Making
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In a world full of options, decision-making can seem overwhelming–especially if the decision will bear a significant impact. “Should I pursue this occupation… move to this location… marry this person… quit this job… curl up into a ball with a pint of ice cream and not think about it…” and the list goes on. The […]
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Wait, Do You Only Have Two Kids?
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Can you remember the first time someone explained to you what the little phrase “being open to life” means in the Catholic world? I know I can. I was at youth group in high school and I remember thinking, “Okay, but practically nobody actually follows that.” It wasn’t until college that I truly understood what […]
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