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
339 EpisodesS18 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
S18 E4 - Communion with God with John Eldredge
In this episode, we welcome author, counselor, and speaker John Eldredge to the show, who is best known for his book Wild at Heart. We have a powerful conversation about intimacy with God in a world full of chaos, suffering, and spiritual h
S18 E3 - Scripture: The Living Word of God
In this episode, we explore why spending time Scripture is essential for staying rooted in Christ and how it aids us in the midst of spiritual battle. We reflect on the reality that Scripture is the living Word of God, far more powerful tha
S18 E2 - Forgiveness
In this episode, we reflect on the tender and often misunderstood topic of forgiveness, what it is, what it isn't, and why it's central to finding freedom in Christ. We talk honestly about how resentment and unforgiveness can quietly build
S18 E1 - Word of the Year
Welcome to season 18 kickoff with our annual tradition of the Word of the Year episode! Each year, we ask God to give us a theme to focus on for the new year and invite you to do the same. After personal prayer and reflection, we share what
S17 E15 - The Four Places of Advent: The Stable (Part 4)
In this episode, we end our journey at the Stable, the humble place where God chose for us to meet His Son. We reflect on the stable of our own hearts, how Jesus chooses to meet us in our own poverty now, and why His very presence brings he
S17 E14 - The Four Places of Advent: Elizabeth's House (Part 3)
In this episode, we journey to Elizabeth's house, the place of the Visitation. We reflect on Mary's haste as she makes the journey to visit Elizabeth and how Elizabeth creates space for Mary as the mystery of the incarnation unfolds. We als
S17 E13 - The Four Places of Advent: Loreto (Part 2)
In this episode, we journey to the house of Loreto, a simple home where the Annunciation took place. We reflect on how God meets us in the quiet, ordinary places of our own lives and how He meets us where we are, no matter how isolated we m