The Abundant Catholic

In this episode of The Abundant Catholic Podcast, Melissa invites Fr. Chris Shofner, a Catholic priest from Le Sueur, MN and the Spiritual Advisor for The Abundant Catholic to explore the profound topic of forgiveness. 

Fr. Chris shares his personal journey with forgiveness, the obstacles he faced, and the transformative power it holds. This podcast emphasizes the importance of opening ourselves to God's grace and one another f...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with special guest John Sohl, Director of Discipleship at Family Renewal Project, as we explore what it means to transform your home into a sacred space—a true domestic church. 

John shares his incredible journey of faith, from his childhood foundation to his work helping families discover who they are in Christ, and enter more fully into the beauty of Theology of the Body. Together, we dive int...

In this episode of the Abundant Catholic Podcast, host Melissa Krupp, addresses the challenging topic of pornography addiction within a marriage. She shares her personal experiences and insights on the pain of betrayal, the difficulties it can cause, and a Catholic's approach on what to do, what not to do, and 3 steps you can take now to begin healing today. 

With a heart full of compassion, she emphasizes the critical need for...

Disclaimer: this episode contains mature content

In this episode of the Abundant Catholic Podcast, Melissa explores St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body- zooming in on Spousal Love and the mystery of the inmost self. She gets raw & real as she shares her personal journey of healing from childhood sexual trauma and how it has had a great impact on her marriage journey and in her husband's life. The conversation emphasizes...

In this podcast episode, Melissa emphasizes the importance of renewal of the mind and the journey to inner healing as Catholic Christians. She invites listeners to enter through the gate of Jesus Christ so as not to risk missing true healing. By offering scriptural foundations surrounding such renewal, she discusses the process of inner healing and getting in touch with our inmost being by understanding our inner parts, accessing f...

Maybe you are asking: How can I have a closer, more personal relationship with God? What does having an intimate relationship with God mean? In this episode of The Abundant Catholic Podcast, Melissa takes us through what living in a real relationship with God takes. She discusses the importance of seeking God, better understanding His nature, and the necessity of obedience in our spiritual journey. Through personal reflections, Mel...

In this inaugural episode of the Abundant Catholic Podcast, Melissa shares her journey of faith and the mission behind the podcast. She emphasizes the importance of living in abundance through her personal testimony of transformation and healing. 

The episode invites you to explore your relationship with Christ and encourages you to embrace the fullness of life that God offers each one of us, despite the challenges and crosses we ma...

The world needs the authentic YOU now more than ever. Many individuals and families are suffering from the stacking difficulties of personal hardships, broken relationships, disordered desires, addictions, and our own fallenness. Some of us may even be saying "This isn't how I imagined my life to be." Many of us feel stuck in the same cycles that play out over and over again. Which is where God comes in, and is what ...