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In this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries, we’re diving into the beautiful history and spiritual significance behind this powerful Catholic devotion. The 54 Day Rosary Novena begins on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and ends on October 7, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
We’ll talk about where the devotion began, the story of Fortuna Agrelli and Our Lady of Pompeii, and why the 54 days are divided into 27 days of petition followed by 27 days of thanksgiving.
But more than just the history, we’re talking about what it means to pray with perseverance and surrender. To bring the deepest desires of our hearts before God and then trust Him with the outcome. To give thanks before we know what the answer will be.
Because sometimes the miracle isn’t that the circumstance changes. Sometimes the miracle is what God changes in us while we wait.
If you’re praying for something right now, carrying an unanswered prayer, or simply needing a reminder to trust God’s timing, this episode is for you.
Pick up your Rosary, bring your intentions to Jesus, and remember: keep praying, keep trusting, and let God take care of the rest.

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Lizzie Moss, owner of the iconic Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, for one of our most fun conversations yet!
What is it really like to own and operate one of the South’s most legendary historic homes? Lizzie gives us a behind the scenes look at the history, hard work, unexpected challenges, and Southern traditions that come with owning a property of this magnitude.
From maintaining a historic home to hosting guests and carrying on the traditions that make the South so special, this conversation is filled with fascinating stories, Southern charm, and plenty of laughs.
If you love historic homes, Louisiana history, Southern traditions, or just a good behind the scenes story, you are going to love this episode!
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In this shorty episode, April shares a real time example of how the enemy tried to distract and overwhelm her with intrusive thoughts about aging, and how she fought back with the truth of God’s Word.
From the Old Testament to the New Testament, April was reminded that the enemy’s lies do not get the final say. God’s truth does. 
If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend who may need this reminder today. 

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What if the thing you’ve been praying for isn’t delayed at all? What if God is simply giving it to you little by little because He’s preparing you to carry it?
In Exodus 23:30, God tells the Israelites that He will drive out their enemies “little by little” until they are ready to possess the land. He could have done it all at once, but He knew they weren’t ready for everything at once.
Sometimes God is working on the promise while He’s also working on you.
In this episode I’m talking about trusting God’s timing, recognizing progress even when it feels small, and remembering that little by little is still a win. Your slow season may actually be a season of preparation, growth, and increased capacity for what God has ahead.
The promise takes time. Keep going. God is still moving.

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Life is full of changing seasons. Some are beautiful and full of growth, while others bring storms, uncertainty, and challenges we never saw coming. In this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries, we talked with Pastor Marla Stroup from Healing Place Church about what it means to be truly rooted in Christ and why where you plant your roots matters.
When our roots are anchored in Christ, we can weather the storms of life without being uprooted by every circumstance that comes our way. We may bend, we may struggle, and we may walk through difficult seasons, but deep roots give us something steady to hold onto.
We talk about what it looks like to build a life rooted in faith, how our relationship with Christ carries us through every season, and why the foundation you build today matters when the storms come tomorrow.
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