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346 Episodes
S14 E14 - Leading with God-Given Authority (Part 2)
In this week's episode, we continue our conversation about leading with our God-given authority, particularly in our spiritual or biological motherhood. We talk about how God has blessed us with the Sacraments, Scripture, and prayer to figh
S14 E13 - Leading with God-Given Authority
In this week's episode, we reflect on leading with our God-given authority rather than worldly influence. We discuss the importance of remembering our identity in Christ and how true authority is a display of intimacy that has been rooted i
S14 E12 - Living in the Resurrection
In this week's episode, we reflect on the themes of resurrection, grief, and hope in Pope Francis' [Easter Vigil homily](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2024/documents/20240330-omelia-veglia-pasquale.html). We chat abou
S14 E11 - A Time of Renewal (Holy Week: Focus)
In this week's episode, we conclude our Lenten study on the book "A Time of Renewal" and discuss the theme of "focus". We chat about our natural temptation to focus on our woundedness, why we should take action and invite Jesus into these p
S14 E10 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 5: Scholarship)
In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book "A Time of Renewal" and focus on how life is a continual process of refinement and how true learning comes through the healing found in suffering and communion. We also talk a
S14 E9 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 4: Filling Up the Sufferings of Christ)
In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book "A Time of Renewal" and focus on the theme of "filling up the sufferings of Christ". We reflect on the connection between repentance and love, recognizing how they complement
S14 E8 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 3: The Right Kind of Zeal)
In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book "A Time of Renewal" and focus on the theme of the right kind of zeal. We chat about how we may be feeling tired and tempted to relax our Lenten penances and discuss the import
S14 E7 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 2: In Conversation with Jesus)
In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book "A Time of Renewal" and focus on the theme of being in conversation with Jesus. We reflect on the importance of reserving space for dialogue with God, surrendering to Him our
S14 E6 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 1: True Self-Denial)
In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book "A Time of Renewal" and focus on the theme of true self-denial. We reflect on the importance of recognizing our need for God's love and allowing ourselves to be transformed by
S14 E5 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Intro: A Time of Reflowering)
In this week's episode, we begin our seven week Lenten study of the book "A Time of Renewal" by Mother Mary Francis P.C.C. In this episode we cover the introduction and the sections on the first four days of Lent. We discuss how Lent is an
S14 E4 - My Father's Father with Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR
In this week's episode, we welcome Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR as our guest to dive deep into what it means to be in relationship with God as Father. Together we chat about how our earthly fathers both positively and negatively impact our relatio
S14 E3 - Living in the Tension: Solitude and Community
In this week's episode, we discuss the relationship between solitude and community and how no matter if we are introverted or extroverted, we need both in order to live rightly ordered lives. We reflect on how solitude and community has cha
S14 E2 - Living in the Tension: Joy and Sorrow
In this week's episode, we reflect on the role both joy and sorrow simultaneously play in our lives. We chat about how pressing into grief allows us to more fully experience joy, and how when we try to numb ourselves to the sorrow we also n
S14 E1 - Word of the Year
This episode continues our annual tradition of sharing our Word of the Year! 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 our words
S13 E14 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 4)
Merry Christmas, friends! In this episode, we conclude our four part Advent series on the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part four and discuss the sections on Our Lady Seeking, Our Seeking, The Way, and The A
S13 E13 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 3)
In this episode, we continue with part three of our four part Advent series on the book "The Reed of God" by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part three and discuss the sections on the Lost Child, Idols, and the Last Confession. We ch
S13 E12 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 2)
In this episode, we continue with part two of our four part Advent series on the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part two and discuss the sections on Et Homo Factus Est, the Fugue, Wooden Bambino, and Et Verbu
S13 E11 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 1)
In this episode, we begin our four part Advent series on the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part one and discuss the sections on Emptiness, Fiat, Advent, and Pastoral. We reflect on the gift of virginity, how
S13 E10 - Ask Us Anything
In this episode, for the first time ever, we answer questions submitted by our listeners! We answer questions like: How have we healed in our identity as mother, daughter, sister, and bride? How to handle the pressure of people relying on y
S13 E9 - "I Thirst" Part 2 - St. Teresa of Calcutta's Varanasi Letter
In this episode, we discuss the second half of the [Varanasi Letter](https://saint-max.org/Portals/0/Files/Parish/IThirst/Varanasi%20Letter.pdf?ver=2020-09-01-102933-867) written by St. Teresa of Calcutta to her MC Community. We reflect on