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Rebel Saints: Catholic Faith & Spiritual Growth Podcast for Christians

Catholic Saint Stories: How St. Catherine of Siena changed the Church for Christians.

Rebel Saints: Catholic Faith & Spiritual Growth Podcast for Christians

St. Catherine of Siena wasn't a nun or theologian, yet she shaped the Catholic Church itself. In this episode, Nicole Olea explores how one woman's spiritual growth and radical interior conviction became contagious—inspiring bishops, popes, and ordinary believers. Discover what Catherine's fearless faith teaches us about discipleship in a polarized world. We unpack: * Her radical devotion to Christ * Her role in ending the Avignon Papacy * Why she was named a Doctor of the Church * What her teachings on love, virtue, and truth mean for Catholics today * How YOU can live with the same bold, fearless faith right where you are If your heart feels restless… this episode is your invitation to something more. Support the Journey: Help other restless hearts find us! Follow: Hit the "+" or "Follow" button  Review: If you enjoyed this show, please leave a review. It’s the best way to help us grow. Connect with Rebel Saints: * Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelsaintspodcast * Reflections: https://substack.com/@rebelsaints * Instagram: @rebelsaintspodcast * TikTok: @RebelSaintsPodcast * For exclusive content find us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/RebelSaintsPodcast * Write us: rebelsaintspodcast@gmail.com

About Podcast

There is nothing more punk than Catholicism. Rebel Saints is a Catholic podcast exploring Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, and Catholic theology for restless hearts trying to follow Jesus Christ in a modern world.

In an age of algorithms, anxiety, artificial intelligence, and endless scrolling, how do we live out our Christian faith? St. Augustine wrote, "Our hearts are restless until they rest in You." Sixteen hundred years later, we're still restless — we just have smartphones now.

Hosted by Catholic journalist, youth minister, and mother Nicole Olea, this show offers a fresh laywoman’s perspective on the ancient Church. Whether you are a cradle Catholic, a recent convert, a scripture seeker, or a skeptic, this podcast tackles the hard questions about faith and culture.

Through thoughtful interviews, compelling storytelling, Catholic Church history, Scripture reflections, and the inspiring lives of the saints, Nicole dives into what it actually means to build a daily prayer life today. The Church has outlived empires, revolutions, and pandemics. She isn't afraid of modernity, and you don't need a perfect life hack or another political hot take to find peace.

Maybe the most rebellious thing you can do isn't reinvent yourself. Maybe it's discovering Catholic spirituality and becoming the saint you were created to be. Restless hearts: You are welcome here.

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