Episode 76

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19th Nov 2025

76: Revealing Exactly How I Host Themed Dinner Parties

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Mari delves into the joys and lessons learned from hosting monthly themed dinner parties. Get practical tips on creating a welcoming atmosphere, crafting a thoughtful menu, and setting a beautiful tablescape. Additionally, Mari shares how her faith guides her hospitality, turning her home into a space for community and connection. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the planning process, her inspiration, and encouragement for those new to hosting.

00:00 Welcome to The Ever Be Podcast

01:00 Behind the Scenes: Recording from Mexico

01:49 Ever Be Moments: Spiritual Reflections

04:31 The Art of Hosting Monthly Dinner Parties

06:57 Entertaining vs. Hospitality

10:29 A Year of Themed Dinner Parties

22:17 Planning the Perfect Dinner Party

23:33 Creating the Ideal Atmosphere

26:05 Practical Hosting Tips

30:46 Encouragement for Aspiring Hosts

34:22 Ever Be Answers: Q&A Session

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The Ever Be Podcast is a faith and lifestyle podcast filled with meaningful conversations and practical tips that will inspire and empower you to live a Christ centered life in today’s modern world. Through her own experience of surrendering completely to God and finding true fullness of life, your host Mari Wagner, has committed to having God’s praise “ever be” on her lips and sharing that message with the world. Listen in for insightful, real life conversations and actionable steps on how to claim the full life God created you for.

With over 100K followers and counting, Instagram content creator and founder of the popular Catholic lifestyle brand, West Coast Catholic, Mari Wagner is showing the world how to live a bold, attractive, and fulfilling Catholic life by being in the world but not of it. On the podcast you’ll get a combination of heartfelt solo episodes with Mari, interviews with exciting guests, and up-close and personal time with both the Wagner’s—Mari and Trey. What more could you ask for?!

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