Veil + Armour: Confident Catholic Women exploring Holiness in Motherhood and Daily Life - 30. Freedom from Perfectionism through Gospel Perfection and Lessons from the Saints with Colleen Carroll Campbell: A Journey from the White House to Spiritual Awakening

30. Freedom from Perfectionism through Gospel Perfection and Lessons from the Saints with Colleen Carroll Campbell: A Journey from the White House to Spiritual Awakening

02/07/25 • 43 min

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The Heart of Gospel Perfection and escaping worldly perfectionism with best-selling author Colleen Carroll Campbell

Part 2 of the interview with Colleen Carroll Campbell

From the chaos of high-stakes politics to the serene wisdom of saints, Colleen Carroll Campbell's journey unfolds with compelling revelations. As a former White House speechwriter, Colleen discusses the unique challenges and spiritual awakenings she encountered working as a journalist and a presidential speechwriter, and as a homeschooling mother and as a Christian writer.

Together, we uncover how figures like St. Francis of Assisi and St. Therese of Liseux (affectionately known as The "Little Flower") have offered profound alternatives to the relentless pursuit of worldly success, challenging us to redefine true fulfillment through the lens of Gospel Perfection.
Discover how the virtues of humility, mercy, and forgiveness have guided saints in their pursuit of authentic love and spiritual growth. By embracing Gospel values, we explore practical ways to silence the noise of societal pressures and focus on nurturing a heart filled with Christ's love. From reducing screen time in preparation for the upcoming Lenten season, to understanding the powerful connection to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the conversation offers timely insights into living a life aligned with spiritual rather than material values.
Young people today are increasingly drawn to the authenticity of traditional Christian practices. Our discussion reflects on this cultural shift, with Colleen sharing her observations of the resurgence of traditions like the Latin Mass, and its impact on family life through education choices being made by families. Whether it's the rise of homeschooling or the pushback against modern cultural phenomena, there's a growing desire to reclaim solid doctrine and spiritual truth. Join us as we explore these currents and seek inspiration from saints to enrich our journeys and those of our families.

This interview was recorded on Nov. 13, 2024.

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Here are the books Sheila mentioned at the end of the episode: St. Francis of Assisi by Father Lovasik, S.V.D. (from Seton Home Study Program)
The Heart of Perfection by Colleen Carroll Campbell
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The Heart of Gospel Perfection and escaping worldly perfectionism with best-selling author Colleen Carroll Campbell

Part 2 of the interview with Colleen Carroll Campbell

This interview was recorded on Nov. 13, 2024.

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29. Find Biblical Balance, and Freedom from Worldly and Spiritual Perfectionism and Embrace God's Perfect Love with Colleen Carroll Campbell

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Find Freedom from Perfectionism and Embrace God's Perfect Love with Colleen Carroll Campbell

In this episode of the Veil and Armour podcast, host Sheila Nonato welcomes Colleen Carroll Campbell, an award-winning journalist, best-selling Catholic author, former Presidential Speech Writer, and homeschooling Mom, to discuss her critically-acclaimed book, "The Heart of Perfection."
Colleen shares insights on the pervasive issue of perfectionism in the age of social media, comparing oneself to others, and the distinction between material and spiritual perfection. She emphasizes the dangers of both social and spiritual perfectionism, advocating for a deeper understanding of God’s grace and love. Colleen also discusses her personal journey from a high-profile career to embracing motherhood and homeschooling, guided by faith and divine nudges. The episode highlights the teachings of saints like St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Benedict, offering practical advice on achieving balance and understanding God's will in daily life. The conversation explores the transformative power of accepting one's imperfections and trusting in God's grace, and His Divine plan.
This interview was recorded on Nov. 13, 2024. Thank you for your prayers and support!
To find out more about Colleen's work and her books, "The Heart of Perfection," "My Sisters the Saints," and "The New Faithful," please visit:
https://www.colleen-campbell.com
You can also follow Colleen's work on Facebook and Substack (A Better Homeland - Colleen Carroll Campbell)
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00:00 Introduction to Perfectionism

00:34 Understanding Social and Spiritual Perfectionism

00:53 Saints and Their Struggles with Perfection

01:38 Defining Perfection in Daily Life

02:26 Guest Introduction: Colleen Carroll Campbell

03:33 Embracing Imperfection

05:38 Welcome to this week's episode!

08:39 Colleen's Journey: Career to Motherhood

16:37 Navigating Perfectionism in Faith and Life

19:14 Saint Ignatius and Overcoming Perfectionism

22:45 Saint Benedict's Blueprint for Balance

28:30 Thank you for Listening!

Themes and Takeaways:
• Social perfectionism and its rise in the age of social media
• Distinction between material perfection and spiritual perfection
• Importance of intentions over accomplishments in spiritual growth
• Colleen's journey managing motherhood and career aspirations
• Lessons from St. Ignatius on overcoming despair and cultivating trust
• Value of balance inspired by St. Benedict's teachings
• Embracing imperfection as a path to God's love and grace
• The call to create grace-filled homes amidst societal pressures

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31. How do we pray? And how can we sanctify Social Media? A conversation on the Power of Digital Prayer with Cassandre Verhelst of the Hozana Prayer App

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How to build your "Saints Prayer Squad" to build a prayer community around the world and discover the power of prayer

Social media and the Internet can be tools for good to evangelize across borders. However, it can also point to the dark side of humanity

How do we sanctify social media?

With careful and purposeful intentionality in what we consume on social media and for Christian content creators, what we produce.

How do we fight the dark side of the web? How do we arm ourselves in the spiritual battle against the dark forces of the world and in the web ?

Through the armour of faith, through the power of prayer.

Let's listen to Cassandra Verhelst of the Hozana and Rosario App speak of how we can join our prayers together to bring souls to Christ, and build a prayer community of support around the world.

To explore the Hozana and Rosario Prayer Apps, please visit:

For Rosario: https://tinyurl.com/9d5bsk2t

For Hozana: https://tinyurl.com/4sfb4ck9

Thank you for listening! May you have a blessed week!

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Veil + Armour: Confident Catholic Women exploring Holiness in Motherhood and Daily Life - 30. Freedom from Perfectionism through Gospel Perfection and Lessons from the Saints with Colleen Carroll Campbell: A Journey from the White House to Spiritual Awakening

Transcript

Colleen Caroll Campbell00:00:00.040

I think that's why you see all of this different evidence of young adults attracted to a more robust and small , oh , orthodox faith orthodox meaning right belief .

Colleen Caroll Campbell00:00:10.541

So they want something solid and that expresses itself , as you said , in different ways . Love young people enough to tell them the truth , even when