Mari and Trey Wagner share how West Coast Catholic started first as a blog and then how they grew it into a successful business with a mission to inspire and equip people to live a Christ-centered life. From starting the business in college selling handmade rosaries to building a brand that encompasses a wide range of prayer tools and lifestyle products intended to help modern Catholic woman grow closer to God. They share the story of how their personal faith journeys and experiences led to the creation of the brand, the challenges they faced, and milestones they achieved. The episode highlights how their mission to bring people closer to Christ through prayer and beautiful, meaningful products has resonated with thousands, making a profound impact on the faith lives of their customers.------Episode SponsorsHallow - hallow.com/mariAve Maria Press - https://www.avemariapress.com/West Coast Catholic - Shop Now------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner InstagramWest Coast Catholic Instagram
May 1, 2024
52 min
This episode dives into the transformative power of prayer as the lifeline to one's relationship with Jesus, and practical steps to integrate prayer into daily life. It explores various prayer methods such as contemplative prayer and Ignatian meditation, highlighting the importance of sincerity and consistency in prayer. Practical tips are provided for building a daily prayer life, emphasizing the need to prioritize time with God, establish a routine, and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit. By addressing challenges like distractions and sins, this episode offers encouragement and advice to strengthening one's faith through prayer.------Episode SponsorsHallow - hallow.com/mariAve Maria Press - https://www.avemariapress.com/West Coast Catholic - Shop Now | Heart of Christ Study------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram
Apr 23, 2024
50 min
In this episode, Paul J. Kim highlights the profound impact of Mary has had on his life and shows the transformative power of Marian devotion and her intercessions. We dive into Mary's pivotal role in Christian theology, demonstrating her relevance in salvation history and responding to common Mary objections. You'll be sure to learn something new in this episode!------Paul J. Kim's LinksBook Paul - pjkmusic.comCatholic Adulting Course - catholicadulting.comInstagram @heypjk------Episode SponsorsWest Coast Catholic - Shop RosariesThe Ascension App - ascensionpress.com/mariWalking with Purpose - walkingwithpurpose.comBlved Collective The Karol Project - Join The Waitlist------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram
Apr 17, 2024
1 hr 18 min
Join me as we open the conversation on how to liver a cleaner lifestyle with the incredible Jordan Lee Dooley. 🌿 What is the difference between clean living and holisitic living?How can you start to make small, manageable swaps in personal care and household products for better health?Jordan is a voice in the holistic living and wellness space that emphasizes a grace-based approach to wellness that aligns with Christian principles. In this episode we highlight the pivotal role of stewardship over one's body in fulfilling God's calling and balancing it with the understanding that ultimate control belongs to God.This is a good one. Trust me.------Jordan Dooley's LinksLabel Reading Cheat Sheets - Download hereProduct Swaps Starter Guide - Download hereShe Podcast - Listen NowInstagram @jordanleedooley------Episode SponsorsSunday Supply - sundaysupplyco.comCrunchi - crunchi.com/mariwagnerBlved Collective Shop - Shop Now------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram
Apr 17, 2024
39 min
This episode of the Ever Be podcast dives into Mari's personal journey with her Catholic faith, beginning with her upbringing in a culturally Catholic family and evolving into a deeper, personal relationship with God. Mari explores the process of rediscovering her faith through various experiences, including a significant encounter with the Eucharist, moments of prayer, and meaningful interactions that challenged her to live out her faith authentically. Her testimony highlights key moments of grace, challenges, and the transformative power of a committed prayer life. Mari shares how her desire to evangelize and live out a mission-centered life led her to become involved in Focus and start a Catholic lifestyle business and an Instagram blog to share her faith. She expresses a fervent hope to inspire and support others in their journey towards a Christ-centered life through her content, and she concludes with a powerful prayer for listeners, inviting the Holy Spirit to encourage and guide them towards embracing their faith more fully.------Episode SponsorsBlved Collective The Karol Project - Join The WaitlistThe Ascension App - ascensionpress.com/mariWest Coast Catholic - westcoastcatholic.co------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram
Apr 16, 2024
49 min
Introducing the Ever Be Podcast: Where faith meets lifestyle.In this inaugural episode of the Ever Be podcast, host Mari Wagner shares her excitement about launching the podcast, which has been a vision of hers for several years. As a content creator and now podcast host, she extends a warm welcome to both new and old followers, expressing her intent to foster a Christ-centered community. Mari discusses her motivation behind creating a platform for deeper conversations beyond the limitations of short-form content like Instagram Reels. She explains the choice of 'Ever Be' as the podcast's name, tying it to her personal faith journey and how she has made a promise to God to have His praise ever be on her lips. Mari expresses her desire for the podcast to be a space where listeners can find inspiration to live a Christ-centered life, explore vulnerability, and engage in intentional conversations. She hints at future episodes featuring incredible guests, encourages listeners to subscribe and share, and invites input on desired content. The podcast aims to be a weekly source of faith, inspiration, and community.------Episode SponsorsHallow - hallow.com/mariThe Ascension App - ascensionpress.com/mari------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram
Apr 15, 2024
20 min
Mari + Trey share all the details of their love story, even ones that have never been shared publicly before! From how they met, to how they discerned dating all the way up to engagement, and how they always kept God at the center of it all. If you enjoyed this episode, drop us a 5 star review and keep coming back for more!------Episode SponsorsSarah Kay Photography - https://sarahkayphoto.com/ and IG @bysarahkayThe Ascension App - ascensionpress.com/mariWCC Eden Set - Shop HereBlved Collective Made Blved Program - https://theblvedcollective.com/made-blved------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram
Apr 15, 2024
1 hr 9 min
Welcome to the Ever Be Podcast! Hi, I’m Mari Wagner, and I’ll be your host! This is a faith and lifestyle podcast offering meaningful conversations and practical tips for living a Christ-centered life in the modern world. I’ll be sharing my own journey of surrender to God and exploring topics like prayer and the Catholic faith, dating, marriage, homemaking, and healthy living. Grab a drink and listen in to get answers to questions about faith, relationships, and balanced living. Tune in every Wednesday for valuable advice, relatable stories, and fun conversations to thrive in your life as a modern Christian woman. Subscribe now to join the community and experience the fullness of life Jesus has in store for you!
Mar 26, 2024
3 min