Episodes
352 Episodes
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
S15 E4 - Lectio Divina
In this week's episode, we model what it looks like to pray Lectio Divina, which is a divine reading of Sacred Scripture. We begin by sharing the different ways we spend time in Sacred Scripture, how it has impacted our lives, and model how
S15 E3 - Suffering & Love
In this week's episode, we reflect on suffering and love. We all have deep and tender places in our hearts where we suffer. Sometimes we feel alone in these sorrows and because of this, turn inwards into our pain. But the reality is, we are
S15 E2 - Living the Mysteries (Part 2)
In this week's episode, we look back and remember both the glorious and luminous moments in our lives. We share how allowing the Holy Spirit to overshadow us has brought forth an overflowing of grace and restoration in our lives. We also re
S15 E1 - Living the Mysteries (Part 1)
In this week's episode, we look back over the past year and remember both the joyful and sorrowful moments in our lives. We discuss the importance of regularly bringing our attention to what God is doing in our lives and reflecting on the o
Bonus: Abiding in Hope
In this bonus episode, Heather is joined by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR live at the National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) for a special Abiding Together and They that Hope podcast mashup. They reflect on their experiences at the NEC and share how t
S14 E22 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 13-17)
In this week's episode, we conclude our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. We chat about the resurrection, what it means to be restored and reconciled, and making space for childlike wonder. We hope you've enjoyed this boo
S14 E21 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 9-12)
In this week's episode, we continue with our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (chapters 9-12). We discuss themes like the false narrative of the enemy, the dynamic of stoney hearts that God wants to restore and turn to fl