Abiding Together
Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger, Sr Miriam James Heidland
Providing a place of connection, rest and encouragement for women who are on the journey of living out their passion and purpose in Jesus Christ.
Episodes
346 Episodes
S18 E24 - Friendship in the Lord: Covenant Love and Celibacy (Chapters 11 & 12, Epilogue)
In this episode, we conclude our book study on Friendship in the Lord and welcome Fr. John Burns, Founder of [Friends of the Bridegroom](https://www.renewreligious.org/), to the podcast. We reflect on our deep longing to be known and loved
S18 E23 - Friendship in the Lord: Worship and Friendship in the Lord (Chapters 9 & 10)
In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the gift of friendship as a foretaste of heaven and a living image of God's love. We talk about how we are meant to journey through life with each other, h
S18 E22 - Friendship in the Lord: Intimacy in Friendship (Chapters 7 & 8)
In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and discuss how friendship with others leads us into deeper intimacy with God. We talk about our longing for both human and divine communion, how healthy friendships free
S18 E21 - Friendship in the Lord: Appreciation and Reconciliation (Chapters 5 & 6)
In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on how loving appreciation and reconciliation are the places where friendship matures. We talk about why healthy adult friendships draw us closer to the Lord,
S18 E20 - Friendship in the Lord: Friendship is Two People Growing (Chapters 3 & 4)
In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the ways God invites us to grow through the relationships He has entrusted to us. We talk about the importance of rightly ordered love, why true friendship
S18 E19 - Friendship in the Lord: What Friendship Means (Chapters 1 & 2)
In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on what it means to be truly known, deeply loved, and fully at home with another. We talk about why we must first learn to abide in the love of God, how appre
S18 E18 - Friendship in the Lord: Foreword and Prologue
In this episode, we begin our summer book study on Friendship in the Lord by Fr. Paul Hinnebusch, OP. We focus on the foreword and prologue and reflect on the difference between prudence and fear, the ways we self-protect in relationships,
S18 E17 - The End of A Season
In this episode, we conclude season 18 by reflecting on the grace-filled moments this past season and the quiet ways the Lord continues to invite us into deeper communion with Him. We share who our favorite guests were, which episodes deepl
S18 E16 - Preparing for Pentecost
In this episode, we reflect on how Pentecost is more than just an event of the past, but can be an ongoing outpouring of God's love and grace in our lives today. We discuss how the Holy Spirit helps heal our wounds, restores communion with
S18 E15 - Sacred Wounds
In this episode, we reflect on the sacred wounds of Jesus, the reality of our own woundedness, and Jesus' invitation to make us well. We talk about how our wounds, so often hidden in shame or self-protection, when transformed, can actually
S18 E14 - Prophetic Motherhood
In this episode, we reflect on the beautiful call of women to prophetic motherhood. We talk about how Our Lady models for us a motherhood that speaks life and calls forth goodness to all those she encounters. We also ponder what it means to
S18 E13 - Marriage and Meaning with Special Guests Arthur and Ester Brooks
In this episode, we welcome Arthur and Ester Brooks to talk about marriage, suffering, and the path to lasting love. Arthur and Ester share what it's like to minister together, revealing both the grace needed and the hard work it takes to l
S18 E12 - The Way of Trust and Love: Enduring Trials
Happy Easter! In this episode, we conclude our Lenten book study on "[The Way of Trust and Love](https://scepterpublishers.org/abide)" and focus on Chapter 6: Enduring Trials. We talk about how even in the light of Easter, we may still expe
S18 E11 - The Way of Trust and Love: God's Infinite Mercy
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "[The Way of Trust and Love](https://scepterpublishers.org/abide)" and focus on Chapter 5: God's Infinite Mercy. We reflect on the paradox of true strength—how becoming little, dependent
S18 E10 - The Way of Trust and Love: Trusting More and More
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "[The Way of Trust and Love](https://scepterpublishers.org/abide)" and focus on Chapter 4: Trusting More and More. We reflect on the tender places where our trust in the Father has been
S18 E9 - The Way of Trust and Love: Being Reconciled to Our Weakness
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "[The Way of Trust and Love](https://scepterpublishers.org/abide)" and focus on Chapter 3: Being Reconciled to Our Weakness. We talk about how our struggles with ourselves often spill ov
S18 E8 - The Way of Trust and Love: An Elevator for Small Children
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "[The Way of Trust and Love](https://scepterpublishers.org/abide)" and focus on Chapter 2: An Elevator for Small Children. We talk about the quiet places of discouragement, and self-reli
S18 E7 - The Way of Trust and Love: A Completely New Way
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "[The Way of Trust and Love](https://scepterpublishers.org/abide)" and focus on Chapter 1: A Completely New Way. We reflect on the "little way" of St. Thérèse, the invitation to become s
S18 E6 - The Way of Trust and Love: Introduction
In this episode, we begin our Lenten book study on "[The Way of Trust and Love](https://scepterpublishers.org/abide)" and focus on the Introduction. We talk about how St. Thérèse's "little way" offers hope to weary hearts who feel small, fr
S18 E5 - Entering the Desert
In this episode, we reflect on Lent as a Holy Spirit led journey through the desert to bring us into a deeper union with God. We talk about the resistance many of us feel to fasting, why Lent is not a self-improvement project, and the impor