Welcome to The God Is Good Podcast, where we share real stories of God’s transforming love. In today’s episode, our newest storyteller, Rose, shares her journey from spiritual confusion to deep Catholic faith. Her story reveals how God gently guides us back to Him. From her early childhood faith to a life-changing encounter with St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Rose discovered the beauty of surrender, virtue, and a prayer life rooted in love. Her story reminds us that God never stops pursuing our hearts—and that His grace can turn even our cracks into beautiful mirrors that reflect His light.

Guest: Rose Folsom, founder of VirtueConnection.com and spiritual guide at RoseFolsom.com

Summary:

In this episode, Rose shares her powerful journey from childhood faith to spiritual searching—and the moment she finally understood who Jesus truly is. Her transformation began when a simple book by St. Thérèse of Lisieux awakened her heart and drew her home to the Catholic Church. From there, Rose dove deeply into the study of virtue, the Dominican tradition, and the power of personal prayer. Today, she helps others develop joyful, customized prayer lives that anchor them in peace and purpose.

Topics Covered:

• Growing up with faith—but not yet knowing Jesus
• Finding healing after emotional and spiritual brokenness
• A life-changing encounter with St. Thérèse of Lisieux
• Conversion to Catholicism and Dominican spirituality
• The journey from virtue to prayer—and how both transform the soul
• How to build a prayer life that fits your heart and leads to joy

Favorite Scripture:

“Blessed is she who believed that the Lord’s promises to her would be fulfilled.”

—Luke 1:45

Connect with Rose:

🌐 Website: rosefolsom.com

📧 Email: Rose@rosefolsom.com

🕊️ Free resource: available on her website