Episodes
346 Episodes
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
S14 E20 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 5-8)
In this week's episode, we continue our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Chapters 5-8. We reflect deeper on the story and how it relates to our spiritual lives. Themes such as the battle of light and darkness, jealousy an
S14 E19 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 1-4)
In this week's episode, we begin our book study on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 1-4). We dive into the themes of this chapter such as innocence, faith, temptation, sin, and shared adventure. We hope you will continue to j
S14 E18 - Lessons Learned
In this week's episode, we conclude season 14 by reflecting on what we have learned in our lives this past season. We chat about surrendering control and allowing the Holy Spirit to move in power, the need to be grateful for what we already
S14 E17 - Worship (with Sarah Kroger)
In this week's episode, we welcome Sarah Kroger, a GMA Dove Award®-nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader to the podcast to speak into the beauty of worship. Sarah shares her story of becoming a worship leader, how she creates mus
S14 E16 - Mothering Our Little Places (with Brya Hanan)
In this week's episode, we welcome Brya Hanan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to share how we can learn to engage as an adult with the young parts of ourselves. Brya shares her story, the trauma she experienced as a child, and ho
S14 E15 - Life in the Power of the Holy Spirit (with Dr. Mary Healy)
In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Mary Healy, author, and professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, to talk about living life in the power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Healy shares how her life was radically transformed through