Say Yes is a year old today! Yes, it’s hard to believe, but last year, on July 16, 2020, Say Yes: Discovering Purpose, Peace and Abundance in Daily Life was released! This last year has been a memorable one to say the least, and add in a global pandemic, and I don’t think I’ll be forgetting it too soon! But there is LOTS to celebrate as the Say Yes book has launched the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, the Say Yes to Holiness Facebook page and Say Yes to Holiness Facebook group, the Say Yes to Holiness YouTube channel, the […]
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This week’s Say Yes to Holiness 1 on 1 Conversation podcast episode is with Jared Zimmerer, Director of the Word on Fire Institute, and continues the OSV Innovation Talk speaker series. So, can Kung Fu inform modern evangelization? The answer is yes and the tactics will startle you! This was a part of our conversation as well as Jared’s talk, entitled, “Bruce Lee Was A Master Evangelist” which will send you on a mission to explore how the practices of a martial artist can assist in sharing the Gospel in the 21st Century. Jared’s love for Bruce Lee taught him […]
This week in the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina focuses upon sharing Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that focuses upon how Mary can assist us in responding to God’s invitation of love, and to draw into ever deeper union with Jesus. You can check out the episode here: Episode #76: “Saying Yes Through Mary” May this podcast help inspire, encourage and accompany you to continue doing WHATEVER IT TAKES so we can tell the Master of Death, “Not Today!” Listen to: Episode #76: “Saying Yes Through Mary” Or you can check out this podcast here on the […]
This Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode continues the series of conversations with OSV Innovation Talk speakers. This time the discussion is with Jason Deuterman, Director of Youth, Young Adults, and Campus Ministries in the Diocese of Dallas. With a fearless passion for Christ, Jason Deuterman has made it his mission to be counter cultural and share God’s love with every person. At the very core of his being, Jason believes that every person’s story matters, most especially when experienced through the lens of the greatest story ever told—the story of Jesus Christ. His raw authenticity coupled with an abiding love […]
This Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode continues the series of conversations with recent OSV Innovation Talk speakers. This time the discussion is with Jason Shanks, President of the OSV Institute of Innovation. Jason brings a wealth of background and experience to his role as President of OSV Institute, overseeing the annual OSV Challenge and OSV Talks, both launched to ignite creativity and entrepreneurship in the Catholic Church. His vision for renewal through innovation is unparalleled and stems from his conviction that the Church is evergreen from generation to generation and must be re-presented fresh and anew to today’s modern […]
This Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode finds Christina spending time in conversation with Doug Tooke of ODB Films. Doug also is a recent OSV Innovation Talk speaker. His talk is entitled, The Perfection of Imperfection, and in a very emotional and entertaining way, Doug discusses the pitfalls of perfectionism and how we can learn to be “a candid polaroid in a photoshop world.” Listen to: Episode #71–“The Perfection of Imperfection” Doug is also the Vice President of Mission for both ODB Films and the Renovo Media Group. With Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Philosophy and Theology and a Masters […]
In this episode, Christina spends time in 1 on 1 conversation with Harley Packer, The Prodigal Son. Harley Packer is a Catholic Inspirational speaker who helps listeners overcome fear, anxiety and hopelessness with faith, hope and love. Listen to: Episode 70: “Longing For Something New, Something Different” During their conversation, they speak about Harley’s journey of faith and the miraculous way that he came to attend Franciscan University in Steubenville; how the parable of the Prodigal Son became the touchstone for Harley’s ministry; and also how faith, hope and love are the answers to fear, anxiety and hopelessness. A very […]
Recently, I was interviewed and featured on LadyBoss Blogger, a blog with an audience of more than 200K which seeks to help people, especially entrepreneurs, share their stories, and has the tagline, “Launch, Grow, And Monetize Your Blog And Instagram.” You can check out my LadyBoss Blogger feature “Christina Semmens Helps Women Say Yes To Holiness” Elaine Rau, the founder of LadyBoss Blogger, has a phenomenal backstory to how she came to be doing what she is doing today, and both of us are similarly passionate about the power of story and how sharing it with others is of vital […]
Many of you might have heard about the new IPhone social media app, Clubhouse. The Guardian wrote this about Clubhouse last month: “Part talkback radio, part conference call, part Houseparty, Clubhouse is a social networking app based on audio-chat. Users can listen in to conversations, interviews and discussions between interesting people on various topics – it is just like tuning in to a podcast but live and with an added layer of exclusivity. Well, I was blessed with a Clubhouse invite about a month ago, and I can honestly say that it is a marvelously fun time! My experience has […]