BELOVED

In this podcast we explore the stories of two women from different backgrounds and how they find common ground in their faith. Through their experiences we learn that despite our differences, we are all loved by God. Join us as we delve into their journey of friendship and faith.Meet Your Hosts: Lorraine Hess and Erica StrongLorraine Hess:Lorraine Hess is a Catholic singer, songwriter, music minister, speaker, author, and recording artist born and raised in New Orleans. She grew up in a family of jazz, gospel, classical and cajun musicians, and her writing is strongly influenced by her eclectic South Louisiana heritage. She has a BS from Louisiana State University, and a master’s degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, New Orleans. She has served the church in music for more than forty years, and she is currently the Director of Music Ministry at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.Lorraine has released seven solo albums of original liturgical and sacred music: We Shall Be Healed (2008);Child of God (2010), Cradle in Bethlehem (2012), As I Pray (2015), Glorify Him (2017), See the Miracle (2019), and Veritas (2023). She also composed a song and produced a music video for the year of St. Joseph entitled, With a Father’s Heart (2021). Her music can also be found in World Library Publications of GIA Publications More Voices as One I, II, and III, One in Faith, Gather 4, Voices, and Nuvom.Lorraine and her husband, Rob, have been married since 1990, and are recipients of the St. Louis Medallion Award for service to the Archdiocese of New Orleans. They are proud parents of four sons, her greatest vocation.www.lorrainehess.comErica Strong: Erica Strong is a passionate advocate for helping individuals escape financial stress and build a life free from the constraints of living paycheck to paycheck or poverty. As a dedicated business and wealth building coach, author, speaker, TV personality, wife, mother, grandmother, and lover of peopl