![<description><p dir="ltr">Greg and Jennifer talk with Patti Maguire Armstrong about Servant of God Michelle Duppong, an ordinary young woman whose life, death, simple invitations, deep faith, and surrender to God draw countless people to Jesus.</p> <p dir="ltr">Greg and Jennifer talk with Patti Maguire Armstrong about writing Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering and why Michelle's story impacted them so much while narrating Patti's audiobook. We discuss the way Michelle invited people, loved them, and trusted Jesus to do the rest. Patti shares how Michelle's efforts to become a FOCUS missionary, getting turned down, getting little support to do her work, and how God still managed to convert countless others through Michelle's YES.</p> <p dir="ltr">They also talk about Michelle's temperament, her desire for marriage, her six years as a FOCUS missionary, and the ripple effect of her witness after her death. Greg points out a common problem for many Christians: most of us overthink evangelization when maybe the first step is just an invitation. We talk about Michelle's simple solution to align your will to God's and keep going.</p> <p><strong>Links from this Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/michelle-duppong">[BOOK] Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering by Patti Maguire Armstrong</a></li> <li><a href="https://pattimaguirearmstrong.com/">Patti's Website</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Free From Rosary Army:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.rosaryarmy.com">Free All-Twine-Knotted Rosaries</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.schoolofmary.com">School of Mary</a></li> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rosary-cast-the-gospel-as-a-meditation/id216763425"> Audio Rosary Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi_gAssAYbc">Video Version of this Episode</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to the Podcast:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/1TwAFJYGZjjvRzfL3f10PO">Spotify</a></li> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rosary-army-catholic-podcast/id306875633"> Apple Podcasts</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Greg's Latest Book (God Doesn't Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom):</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rosaryarmy.com/wisdom">Download Free Sample Chapters</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/God-Doesnt-Hate-After-All/dp/B0FSMM6LVT">Buy on Amazon</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.audible.com/pd/God-Doesnt-Hate-Me-After-All-Audiobook/B0G318YVP7"> Buy on Audible</a></li> <li><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/god-doesnt-hate-me-after-all/"> Buy from Sophia Institute Press</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>More From Rosary Army and Greg & Jennifer Willits:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rosary-army/id1357336863">Rosary Army Mobile App</a></li> <li><a href="http://gregwillits.substack.com">Greg's serialized novel</a></li> <li><a href="mailto:feedback@rosaryarmy.com">Contact & Speaking Engagements</a></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Timestamps</strong></p> <p>00:00 Why this book mattered<br /> 02:28 Patti's background and meeting the Duppong family<br /> 08:27 Michelle was ordinary and all in<br /> 11:29 Greg on Michelle's way of evangelizing<br /> 15:03 FOCUS, rejection, and perseverance<br /> 21:03 What Michelle's parents gave their kids<br /> 24:32 Her vocation, dating, and Jesse<br /> 35:25 Would Michelle want this attention?<br /> 40:13 Patti on writing only what God asks<br /> 48:14 Does impact always show up?</p></description>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/29/b3/5e/29b35e07-b0b8-a5c2-5d90-2472edcc21b3/mza_13269608564459621644.png/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
Rosary Army Catholic Podcast
Greg and Jennifer Willits
RA #953: The Life of Michelle Duppong with Patti Maguire Armstrong
MAR 15, 202654 MIN
RA #953: The Life of Michelle Duppong with Patti Maguire Armstrong
MAR 15, 202654 MIN
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Greg and Jennifer talk with Patti Maguire Armstrong about Servant of God Michelle Duppong, an ordinary young woman whose life, death, simple invitations, deep faith, and surrender to God draw countless people to Jesus. Greg and Jennifer talk with Patti Maguire Armstrong about writing Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering and why Michelle's story impacted them so much while narrating Patti's audiobook. We discuss the way Michelle invited people, loved them, and trusted Jesus to do the rest. Patti shares how Michelle's efforts to become a FOCUS missionary, getting turned down, getting little support to do her work, and how God still managed to convert countless others through Michelle's YES. They also talk about Michelle's temperament, her desire for marriage, her six years as a FOCUS missionary, and the ripple effect of her witness after her death. Greg points out a common problem for many Christians: most of us overthink evangelization when maybe the first step is just an invitation. We talk about Michelle's simple solution to align your will to God's and keep going. Links from this Episode: [BOOK] Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering by Patti Maguire Armstrong Patti's Website Free From Rosary Army: Free All-Twine-Knotted Rosaries School of Mary Audio Rosary Podcast Video Version of this Episode Subscribe to the Podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Greg's Latest Book (God Doesn't Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom): Download Free Sample Chapters Buy on Amazon Buy on Audible Buy from Sophia Institute Press More From Rosary Army and Greg & Jennifer Willits: Rosary Army Mobile App Greg's serialized novel Contact & Speaking Engagements Timestamps 00:00 Why this book mattered 02:28 Patti's background and meeting the Duppong family 08:27 Michelle was ordinary and all in 11:29 Greg on Michelle's way of evangelizing 15:03 FOCUS, rejection, and perseverance 21:03 What Michelle's parents gave their kids 24:32 Her vocation, dating, and Jesse 35:25 Would Michelle want this attention? 40:13 Patti on writing only what God asks 48:14 Does impact always show up?