How Should You Spend Your 20s? feat. Jackie and Bobby Angel
"If God alone isn't enough, then nothing will be ever." I don't know about you, but my 20's were HARD- and a lot of that was because of conflicting advice. I was told you don't need to take responsibility or start a family until you're 30. Others said focus on your career. I got FOMO watching my friends in their early 20's who were already married with kids and thought, "what's wrong with me? Have I missed the boat?" Insecurity, confusion, and a general feeling of starring in Hot Mess: The Musical! was my story many days. For this episode I reached a personal goal in scoring an interview with Jackie and Bobby Angel (still doing a happy dance over here.) You may know Jackie by her maiden name Francois, a pioneer in the world of Catholic speakers. The Angels are real, raw and honest and they cut through noise with clear advice that will help any confused 20-somethings (and also teens!) move through each day with eyes on what matters and the courage to let go of the rest. The 20's are indeed not a "disposable decade" and when you focus on the right things there is no reason to fear that you'll miss something important. Topics How to be joyful in singlehood Prioritizing What are the “prerequisites” to getting married? Marriage: what it's REALLY like How to determine if he or she is the One What to do when you fear that “I’ll never find anyone better” My story about meeting my husband who was a 24-year-old jobless painter and a monastery drop-out…and how I knew almost immediately he was the right one Handling rejection What to do when you have no idea what to do Resources Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry- Jackie and Bobby’s new book co-authored with Fr. Mike Schmitz (pre-order here!) Bobby’s Blog Post Your 20s Are Over Missionaries of Maximilian Kolbe- Secular Institute Jackie’s blog The Devil Wants Us to Settle In Your Relationship Stacey’s blog How Do My Unique Gifts Fit Into My Vocation? What If They Don't? Greg Bottaro’s counseling services The Practice of the Presence of God Abandonment to Divine Providence Soul of the Apostolate by Jean-Baptiste Chautard The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander