<p>Ever felt that longing for real community but didn’t know where to start? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Mari Wagner, founder of West Coast Catholic and host of the <em>Ever Be Podcast</em>, to talk about the <em>lost art of hospitality</em>.</p><p>Mari shares how her <em>monthly themed dinner parties</em> have helped her and her husband build genuine friendships, deepen their faith, and create a true sense of belonging, all without needing a big house or a big budget.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>How to start hosting, even in a small space</p></li><li><p>The difference between <em>hosting</em> and <em>entertaining</em></p></li><li><p>Affordable ways to create cozy, faith-filled gatherings</p></li><li><p>How to have deeper, intentional conversations that build connection</p></li><li><p>Why opening your doors can change your spiritual life</p></li></ul><p>Whether you’re craving Catholic community, want to host your first dinner, or just need encouragement to invite people in, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="⁠https://youtube.com/@thecatholicwomanpodcast⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Watch on YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><p><a href="⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1NiVTEFseo/⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Join the Facebook Group</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Mari:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mari.c.wagner" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@mari.c.wagner</a></p><p>West Coast Catholic: <a href="https://westcoastcatholic.co/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://westcoastcatholic.co</a></p><p>Ever Be Podcast: <a href="https://everbepodcast.co" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://everbepodcast.co </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thank you to our show sponsors!</strong></p><p><a href="⁠https://whitelilyweddings.com⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">White Lily Weddings</a> - The one stop Catholic wedding shop! </p><p><a href="https://catholicdressco.com/⁠" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Catholic Dress Co</a> - A Catholic boutique that specializes in beautiful Catholic dresses and clothing for Mass and everyday life. </p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review if this episode encouraged you and share it with a friend who needs a nudge to open their door. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-woman-podcast/id1611027662" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">You can leave one here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>SEO Keywords: Catholic hospitality, Christian hosting tips, Catholic community building, How to host Catholic dinner parties, Faith-based friendship, Catholic homemaking inspiration, West Coast Catholic podcast guest, Mari Wagner interview, Hospitality on a budget, Catholic lifestyle podcast, How to start hosting as a Catholic woman, Building Catholic community through dinner parties, Faith-filled gatherings for young couples, Hosting tips for small apartments, Intentional conversation ideas for Catholic gatherings</p>