Episodes
339 Episodes
S09 E20: Personal Revival
In this episode we discuss the idea of personal revival through the power of the Holy Spirit, repentance and reawakening. We discuss the necessity of an interior death in order to experience resurrection and the fears that prevent us from l
S09 E19: Untying the Knots
In this episode we discuss the power of Christ to untie the knots of bitterness and unforgiveness in our life as we grow in holiness. We discuss the lies that come from our wounds and cause us to make agreements and judgements because of ou
S09 E18: Loving the Church
In this episode we discuss the mystery and gift of the Church in the midst of scandals, disappointments, heartaches and failures. We discuss the "both and" nature of the Church that delivers the grace of the sacraments and is made up of onl
S09 E17: You are so Beautiful to Me
In this episode we discuss Pope Benedict XVI's 2017 address to artists from the Sistine Chapel. We chat about the power of beauty to draw us in, pierce our hearts with longing, and lead us to the Beautiful One, the Creator God Himself. We d
S09 E16: The Power of Play and Leisure
In this episode we discuss the importance of encountering God through play and leisure. We talk about how we remember what we played as children and when we stopped playing for a more serious, busy or productive adulthood. We chat about God
S09 E15: HerStory Part 4 - Esther
In this episode we complete the four part mini-series Herstory on women in Scripture with the story of Esther. We discuss the providence in the behind the scenes work of God and how God's call on one person's life can cause a ripple effect
S09 E14: HerStory Part 3 - Mary Magdalene
In this episode, we continue the 4 part "Herstory" mini-series focusing on women in scripture with the Easter story of Mary Magdalene. We discuss how Jesus taught Mary a new way to live and how her audacious love led her to be called the "a
S09 E13: This Present Paradise Part 6: An Interview with Claire Dwyer
In this episode, we conclude our six-part Lenten series on the book "This Present Paradise*"* by Claire Dwyer. Claire joins us as we discuss the hidden way St. Elizabeth of the Trinity chooses us and draws us closer to God. We chat about St
S09 E12: This Present Paradise Part 5: Let Love In
In this episode, we continue with part five of our six-part Lenten series on the book "This Present Paradise*"* by Claire Dwyer. We discuss the power of small acts of love that serve as the true measure of feminine strength. We expand on th
S09 E11: This Present Paradise Part 4: The World Within
In this episode, we continue with part four of our six-part Lenten series on the book "*This Present Paradise"* by Claire Dwyer. We discuss our experiences of peace and home felt at 'thin places' like monasteries and convents and how God de
S09 E10: This Present Paradise Part 3: Redeeming and Declaring
In this episode, we dive into part three of our six-part Lenten series on the book "*This Present Paradise"* by Claire Dwyer. We chat about the importance of silence in a noisy, distracting world and how God is always present to us. We disc
S09 E09: This Present Paradise Part 2: Abiding in Family
In this episode, we continue our six-part Lenten series on the book "*This Present Paradise"* by Claire Dwyer. We discuss the complementarity of vocations to marriage and religious life and our universal vocation to love. We talk about St.
S09 E08: This Present Paradise Part 1: Dwelling in the Spirit
In this episode, we begin a six-part Lenten series on the book "*This Present Paradise"* by Claire Dwyer. We discuss the sufferings in the early life of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, the humbling moments of parenthood and surrendering your
S09 E07: An Invitation to God's Mercy Part 2: An Interview with Fr. Josh Johnson
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Fr. Josh Johnson on the Sacrament of Confession and God's enduring delight in His children. We discuss how to uncover what might be at the root of our sin and what longings or desires we ma
S09 E06: An Invitation to God's Mercy Part 1: An Interview with Fr. Josh Johnson
In this episode we spend some time with one of our dearest friends, Fr. Josh Johnson, to discuss the invitation to God's mercy as we prepare for the season of Lent. Fr. Josh shares his own personal stories of healing through the sacrament o
S09 E05: St. Joseph: With A Father's Heart
In this episode, we focus on the patron of the universal Church, St Joseph. Since Pope Francis has declared this as the "Year of St Joseph", we desire to uncover the gift of this humble and faithful adoptive father of Jesus. We discuss Jose
S09 E04: HerStory Part 2 - Deborah
In this episode, we continue a mini-series on four women in scripture with the story of Deborah. We discuss the story of the prophetess Deborah who takes a posture of receptivity as she collaborates and mothers the people of Israel. We cons
S09 E03: HerStory Part 1 - Hannah
In this episode, we begin a mini-series on four women in scripture with the story of Hannah. We discuss the importance of acknowledging our desires and the ache of longing much like Hannah's desire for a child. We chat about the temptation
S09 E02 The Year of the Word: An Interview with Father Mike Schmitz
In this episode we interview our special guest and friend, Fr. Mike Schmitz and introduce you to a brand new podcast from Ascension Press, *The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz featuring Jeff Cavins.* We discuss the importance of devel
S09 E01: The Word of the Year
In this episode, we continue our annual tradition of the word of the year! Each year we each 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 our word for