Fairest Love Podcast

In this week's episode, Amber and Kenzie, founders of Held in Hope, share how they are working to change miscarriage care with the miscarriage boxes they designed to ease fear, affirm grief, and help women navigate pregnancy loss.
Inspired by Amber’s own experience of losing her daughter, the conversation explores how Held in Hope began and why women need more than a few words of sympathy after receiving devastating news. Amber and Kenzie explain what goes into their thoughtfully assembled boxes, from practical supplies and information to keepsakes and comfort items for mom.They also share honest advice for supporting someone through miscarriage and address grief, loneliness, self-blame, and the importance of giving people room to mourn in their own way and on their own timeline.
Whether you’re supporting a loved one, seeking to better understand miscarriage, or looking for compassionate resources, this episode offers a heartfelt reminder: people experiencing loss deserve to feel seen, supported, and cared for.
Learn more about Held in Hope at https://www.heldinhope.org/

October is historically a month dedicated to recognizing the pro-life dignity of every human life. Adoption is a direct recognition of the dignity and sanctity of life.
Check out this rebroadcasted episode where we chat with author Emily Stimpson Chapman on her adoption journey. She shares her story of infertility, the decision to adopt, and the three children that now grace her home.
Resources she shared:
Springs of Love
Springs in the Desert

This week Amy sits down with Father Chase Hilgenbrink, director of vocations with the diocese of Peoria, in the wake of Blessed Fulton Sheen’s beatification to unpack this rare, joy-filled moment for the Diocese of Peoria and for Catholics everywhere. From the power of authentic fatherhood to the difference between calling and pressure, this conversation gets practical fast - especially for parents wondering how to recognize God at work in their son’s life.
Father Chase Hilgenbrink talks about how the future of the Church depends less on bigger numbers and more on stronger men. He shares why vocations are rising, what he sees in young men discerning priesthood, and why the real question is not “Do you want to be a priest?” but “What do you think God wants you to be?”
Connect with Fr. Chase https://www.cdop.org/vocations

When a convent or monastery loses heat, cooling, or funds for basic repairs, the consequences can be far bigger than many Catholics realize. Shannon White, founder of Coins for Convents and Monasteries, shares why a single mechanical failure or financial shortfall can threaten a religious house and the vocation of the brothers and sisters who live there. Shannon explains how her mission came together through prayer, family support, and a growing awareness that many religious communities rely on local donations to cover operating costs like utilities, maintenance, and emergency repairs. She discusses why these needs can stay hidden until a crisis hits—and why a broader safety net matters when a local community cannot cover the full expense.

In this rebroadcasted episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, Fr. Jeff answers the two questions: "How can I encourage my child to be open to a celibate vocation?" and "My spouse and I are having trouble with our child's desire to live a life of celibacy".