Episode 77

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26th Nov 2025

77: How To Live An Intentional Advent

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Join Mari as she delves into how to live a Christ-centered Advent season. From decorating your home with an Advent wreath and nativity set to incorporating prayer and penance, Mari shares practical tips and liturgical traditions. She also discusses the importance of community and intentional preparation. Perfect for new Catholics or anyone looking to deepen their experience of this liturgical season. The episode closes with advice on sustaining long-distance relationships.

00:00 Welcome to The Ever Be Podcast

00:45 Introduction to Advent

02:53 Living Advent at Home

05:19 Advent Wreath and Decorations

09:05 Nativity Sets and Jesse Trees

10:42 Advent Practices and Confession

13:26 Advent Brunch and Community

14:40 Conclusion and Resources

15:52 Ever Be Answers: Long Distance Relationships

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Ever Be
A faith and lifestyle podcast.
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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