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  <title>Episode 162: Faithful Surrender: Adoption, Marriage, and Bold Prayers with Allison Gingras</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Oscar sits down with Catholic author and media evangelist Allison Gingras to talk about marriage, family, and the boldness of saying "yes" when God calls you into the unexpected. Allison shares her powerful journey of surrender and trust, which led her all the way to China to adopt a specific child. We also explore the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage, how God guides couples, and the importance of open communication in following his lead.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>In this episode, Oscar sits down with Catholic author and media evangelist Allison Gingras to talk about marriage, family, and the boldness of saying "yes" when God calls you into the unexpected. Allison shares her powerful journey of surrender and trust, which led her all the way to China to adopt a specific child. We also explore the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage, how God guides couples, and the importance of open communication in following his lead.
We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!
Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Oscar sits down with Catholic author and media evangelist Allison Gingras to talk about marriage, family, and the boldness of saying &quot;yes&quot; when God calls you into the unexpected. Allison shares her powerful journey of surrender and trust, which led her all the way to China to adopt a specific child. We also explore the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage, how God guides couples, and the importance of open communication in following his lead.</p>

<p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p>

<p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>)</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Get 10% off your next order at Ave Maria Press!" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/">Get 10% off your next order at Ave Maria Press!</a> &mdash; Use SPOTLIGHT at checkout.</li><li><a title="Check out Allison&#39;s Book, Encountering Signs of Faith" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/encountering-signs-of-faith">Check out Allison's Book, Encountering Signs of Faith</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Oscar sits down with Catholic author and media evangelist Allison Gingras to talk about marriage, family, and the boldness of saying &quot;yes&quot; when God calls you into the unexpected. Allison shares her powerful journey of surrender and trust, which led her all the way to China to adopt a specific child. We also explore the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage, how God guides couples, and the importance of open communication in following his lead.</p>

<p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p>

<p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>)</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Get 10% off your next order at Ave Maria Press!" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/">Get 10% off your next order at Ave Maria Press!</a> &mdash; Use SPOTLIGHT at checkout.</li><li><a title="Check out Allison&#39;s Book, Encountering Signs of Faith" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/encountering-signs-of-faith">Check out Allison's Book, Encountering Signs of Faith</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 107: Faith in the Unexpected with Allison Gingras </title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Allison Gingras, author of Encountering Signs of Faith, shares the story of how her daughter's adoption helped her trust and encounter the Lord. Allison and Chenele also talk about sacramentals and how they help us to learn about the faith in unexpected ways.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>26:17</itunes:duration>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Allison Gingras, author of <em>Encountering Signs of Faith</em>, shares the story of how her daughter&#39;s adoption helped her trust and encounter the Lord. Allison and Chenele also talk about sacramentals and how they help us to learn about the faith in unexpected ways.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Learn More about States of Faith" rel="nofollow" href="https://statesoffaith.com/">Learn More about States of Faith</a> &mdash; States of Faith is a brand for Catholics who love the rosary and are proud of where they live. States of Faith features high-quality products with images of your state outlined in the Rosary. Get your state outlined in the Rosary on a sweatshirt, t-shirt, coffee mug, or sticker. 
The collection includes all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Every state design has the crucifix of the rosary intentionally placed on the state capitol. Entrust your state to Mary's intercession and represent your state and faith at StatesofFaith.com! And use the code AveSpotlight15 for 15% off your order!</li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Allison Gingras, author of <em>Encountering Signs of Faith</em>, shares the story of how her daughter&#39;s adoption helped her trust and encounter the Lord. Allison and Chenele also talk about sacramentals and how they help us to learn about the faith in unexpected ways.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Learn More about States of Faith" rel="nofollow" href="https://statesoffaith.com/">Learn More about States of Faith</a> &mdash; States of Faith is a brand for Catholics who love the rosary and are proud of where they live. States of Faith features high-quality products with images of your state outlined in the Rosary. Get your state outlined in the Rosary on a sweatshirt, t-shirt, coffee mug, or sticker. 
The collection includes all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Every state design has the crucifix of the rosary intentionally placed on the state capitol. Entrust your state to Mary's intercession and represent your state and faith at StatesofFaith.com! And use the code AveSpotlight15 for 15% off your order!</li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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