Episodes
339 Episodes
S16 E10 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters Five and Six
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 5 & 6. We talk about the original roots of jubilee in the Old Testament, if the Israelites actually observed the jubilee, and how the Dead Sea Scrolls are relevant to
S16 E9 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters Three and Four
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 3 & 4. We discuss the Ten Commandments, how they teach us to say yes to true freedom, and why our voluntary yes helps us live in deeper communion with God and those ar
S16 E8 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters One and Two
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 1 & 2. We reflect on how God originally designed us in the Garden of Eden, how the lies and idols we invite into our lives strip away this identity, and how the Jubile
S16 E7 - Our Need for Jubilee with Dr. John Bergsma
In this episode, we begin our Lenten book study "Jesus and the Jubilee" and welcome the author, Dr. John Bergsma, to the podcast! Dr. Bergsma shares his powerful conversion story during the Great Jubilee Year in 2000 and why he felt called
S16 E6 - Spiritual Mentorship: Being Formed in Jesus
In this episode, we talk about spiritual mentorship and being formed in Jesus. We reflect on the spiritual mentors who have journeyed with us and share stories about the lessons that have shaped who we are today. We also talk about why comp
S16 E5 - Happy 8th Birthday!
In this episode, we celebrate eight years of abiding together with you! We want to celebrate what God has done and is doing in not only our lives, but also in yours. We reflect on why we started the podcast and how our hearts still echo wit
S16 E4 - Journey to Nazareth
In this episode, we talk about how we can receive graces by making a spiritual pilgrimage to Nazareth. We reflect on the Holy Family, how they teach us to love well, and how they show us how to build a family that heals and transforms its m
S16 E3 - Rosary in a Year with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
In this episode, we welcome Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR to talk about his podcast [Rosary in a Year](https://ascensionpress.com/pages/the-rosary-in-a-year-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOoqRDKyQcsU0OfzubkcSHjRcdqkUVTmH7HMGozaB3A3F31LIvAzT). He shares the
S16 E2 - Pilgrims of Hope
In this episode, we talk about Pope Francis' [Bull of Indiction](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/bulls/documents/20240509_spes-non-confundit_bolla-giubileo2025.html) on the Jubilee Year of Hope! A Jubilee year occurs once every
S16 E1 - Word of the Year
Welcome to the season 16 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
S15 E14 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Four
In this week's episode, we conclude our 4 part Advent study of Heather's new book Encountering Emmanuel. We discuss how we all have deep cries within our hearts and how Jesus coming as a baby gives voice to those longings and sorrows that w
S15 E13 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Three
In this week's episode, we continue with "Week Three" in our 4 part Advent study of Heather's new book Encountering Emmanuel. We meditate on the vulnerability of Jesus as a baby and how He comes as one who is little so we can know that we a
S15 E12 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Two
In this week's episode, we continue in our 4 part Advent study of Heather's new book Encountering Emmanuel and focus on "Week Two". We ponder the reality that we are welcomed into Jesus' family as heirs and children of God. We also discuss
S15 E11 - Encountering Emmanuel: Intro and Week One
In this week's episode, we begin our 4 part Advent study of Heather's new book Encountering Emmanuel and focus on the "Introduction" and "Week One". We discuss the inspiration behind the book, the fruit that comes from journaling, and the c
S15 E10 - Preparing for Advent
In this week's episode, we reflect on how to prepare for Advent. During this busy season, it is easy to spend more time preparing our home than our hearts and we chat about the need for slowing down, quieting our hearts and surroundings, an
S15 E9 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 3)
In this week's episode, we conclude our three part series on the heart and Pope Francis' recent encyclical [Dilexit Nos](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html). We reflect on S
S15 E8 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 2)
In this week's episode, we continue our three part series on Pope Francis' recent encyclical [Dilexit Nos](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html). We reflect on our ache to be
S15 E7 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 1)
In this week's episode, we begin a three part series on Pope Francis' recent encyclical [Dilexit Nos](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html) (on the human and divine love of th
S15 E6 - Practical Aspects of Living Out Community
In this week's episode, we continue our discussion on communion and focus on the practical aspects of living out in community. We reflect on the four main pillars of building a community: intentionality, vulnerability, proximity, and organi
S15 E5 - Theology of Communion
In this week's episode, we talk about the theology of communion. Our desire for communion with others is very good and comes from God Himself. In fact, our ache for community is an ache for eternity. God desires to bring us into an eternal