{"podcast":{"title":"Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm","slug":"anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057","podcast_index_feed_id":7090057,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/jnW66nxD.rss","website_url":"https://anchoredwithpurpose.podbean.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/ecad374d-5623-4d54-a42a-9b1af1f2e193/Anchored_with_Purpose_Podcast_Cover_1_8ijav.png","author":"Melissa Wilkinson - Life Coach for Catholic Women","episode_count":88,"summary":"The Anchored with Purpose Podcast focuses on Faith, Family, Purpose, & Dreaming Big. How do I fill the emptiness I feel in my life? What is missing from my life? The stresses of this world are causing me anxiety, how can I cope? I’m a mom, but I feel so drained and have lost a piece of me, how do I find me again? How do I dream again? How do I even achieve those dreams? And the biggest question of all, is it worth pursuing my purpose and dreams? Whether you’re a dreamer, a mom, connected in your faith or feeling a little (or a lot) lost, this is the show for you. The Anchored with Purpose Podcast is a live-workshop style podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips to help you redefine what you want in your life in the areas of faith, family, purpose, & pursuing your dreams. You can train with the experts on how to dig in, reconnect with your faith & purpose, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T00:19:40.069053+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057"},"episode":{"title":"71| Lent for the Busy Catholic Woman","slug":"71-lent-for-the-busy-catholic-woman","published_at":"2026-02-17T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057/71-lent-for-the-busy-catholic-woman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fc30355d98e2b1f93dbeca73af4834c5a3cf46e2312ab178f5cfdeea05420c2a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMThhYjc5OC0yYmYwLTRlOGEtYTQyNi00ZmUwMjYwM2MwNzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlY2FkMzc0ZC01NjIzLTRkNTQtYTQyYS05YjFhZjFmMmUxOTMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmQxYjQ5ODRmMWU1ODE4ZDEyZjZjYmMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4ZjQ5MGE0ZjM1ZWU2NTMxZTAzNzQ4L2VwLS02OC1HcFV0Mi1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMTNfXzE2LTUzLTQ2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fc30355d98e2b1f93dbeca73af4834c5a3cf46e2312ab178f5cfdeea05420c2a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMThhYjc5OC0yYmYwLTRlOGEtYTQyNi00ZmUwMjYwM2MwNzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlY2FkMzc0ZC01NjIzLTRkNTQtYTQyYS05YjFhZjFmMmUxOTMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmQxYjQ5ODRmMWU1ODE4ZDEyZjZjYmMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4ZjQ5MGE0ZjM1ZWU2NTMxZTAzNzQ4L2VwLS02OC1HcFV0Mi1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMTNfXzE2LTUzLTQ2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"If Lent already feels like one more thing on your to-do list, this episode is for you. In this encouraging and Scripture-rooted episode, Melissa Wilkinson speaks directly to the busy Catholic woman who feels tired, distracted, spiritually behind, or overwhelmed before Lent even begins. Instead of a picture-perfect or performance-based Lent, Melissa walks through what real Lent looks like in real life. Rooted in Joel 2:12, Matthew 4, and Matthew 6, this episode reframes Lent as a season of return, not perfection. Through the three pillars of Lent — prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — Melissa offers simple, sustainable ways to grow closer to God without adding pressure to an already full life. If you’ve ever quit Lent by week two, struggled to stay consistent with prayer, or felt like you’re not doing “enough,” this conversation will remind you that God is not asking you to impress Him. He is inviting you to return. Lent is not about performance. It is about presence. Key Takeaways Lent is about returning to God , not proving yourself (Joel 2:12). The desert is not punishment — it is preparation (Matthew 4). Jesus says “when you pray, when you fast, when you give alms” — not if (Matthew 6). Prayer for a busy woman can be simple and repeatable. Fasting helps reveal attachments and create space for God. Almsgiving stretches the heart outward in love. You can begin again at any time — God’s mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22–23). Your real life — your SUV, your kitchen, your routines — can be holy ground. Choose one prayer practice, one meaningful fast, and one intentional act of love. Lent is about consistency, not perfection. Chapters: 00:00 — Lent for the Busy Catholic Woman 01:59 — The Desert Is Preparation, Not Punishment 03:30 — Why Lent Feels Overwhelming…","meta_description":"If Lent already feels like one more thing on your to-do list, this episode is for you. 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