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Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWhat's with all those numbers in the Bible?Janet and Bridgett take a look at what all those numbers in the Bible actually symbolize. From the number one to the number one thousand, certain numbers carry different Biblical meanings than you might think. Enjoy this informative but light-hearted episode! BABY STEP: Prepare your heart for Advent Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-11-2033 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Other Side of the Beatitudes: THE WOES!Janet and Bridgett finish their discussion on the Beatitudes by talking about the 'Woes' mentioned in Luke and Matthew's Gospels. The Beatitudes have shown us that we are called to do more than live by the letter of the law. We are called into a relationship with the Lord. Jesus wanted to tell us that there are certain 'woes' for us to avoid when living in union with Him. Bridgett and Janet explore those while sharing some personal insights of their own struggles.Baby Step: An Examination of Consciousness Using the BeatitudesSend us a text
2025-11-1332 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBlessed are Those who are Persecuted for Righteousness Sake, for Theirs is the Kingdom of HeavenJesus saved a very challenging one for last. Janet and Bridgett explore how Jesus demonstrated for us how we can fully live our faith, which may lead to persecution. We may have some tough choices to make as believers in God. We are given the grace to face those challenges. We must each ask ourselves, "What are we willing to do to live out our belief in God?" We will face challenges! Let's prepare to face them with the love and grace God provides!Baby Step: Observe where God may be calling you to defend your faith. Thank H...
2025-11-0629 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBlessed are the Peacemakers, for They Shall be Called Sons of GodBridgett and Janet discuss what it means to be a peacemaker in our world today. Jesus, as with all the Beautitudes, is the ultimate example of what a peacemaker is. They share how synodality is a way to approach being a peacemaker by speaking without fear, listening without judgment, and then asking the Holy Spirit what he is trying to tell you. We are given the grace of peace at our Baptism but we must ask to receive that peace when needed. God's grace will be provided!Baby Step: Think of moments that may be coming up where...
2025-10-3024 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBlessed are the Pure in Heart, for They Shall See GodJanet and Bridgett continue their deep dive into the Beatitudes. As with all the Beatitudes, Jesus is our perfect example. Being pure in heart is "simply" doing the will of the Father. Easier said than done! We are faced with so many things that can distract us from the Father's will. Join Bridgett and Janet as they share their thoughts on being pure in heart.Baby Step: Ask God in prayer to reveal ways you may be overindulging in things that are clouding your relationship with Him.How to Discern God's Will by Bishop Robert Barron...
2025-10-2329 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBlessed are the Merciful, For They Shall Obtain MercyBridgett and Janet explore the bond between mercy and forgiveness. Mercy is so interwoven with forgiveness that one cannot really have one without the other. Jesus Christ is mercy, and He seeks us out to offer us mercy and forgiveness, while filling us with grace! The mercy we receive from God is an expression of His love and humility! BABY STEP: Look in the mirror and see that you are forgiven, so you can then forgive others! Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-10-1630 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBlessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness, for They Shall be SatisfiedIn today's world, so many of us don't really know what it means to hunger or thirst in the physical sense, yet too many of us don't know what it is like to hunger or thirst for righteousness. Jesus, our model for all the Beatitudes, He thirsts for a relationship with us and longs for us to hunger and thirst to know God better. Join Janet and Bridgett as they explore this often overlooked Beatitude.Baby Step: Pray Psalm 63Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-10-0929 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBlessed are the Meek, They Shall Inherit the EarthMeek is NOT weak! Janet and Bridgett try to break down the Biblical meaning of the word 'meek' and how Jesus exemplified what being meek really looks like. The truth is, meekness requires more strength than simply allowing your reactions to go unchecked. Learn how you can find your inner meekness!Baby Step: Spend time in prayer to ask God to show you how to live a life of meekness.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-10-0224 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBlessed are They that Mourn, For They Shall Be ComfortedBridgett and Janet share some of the discoveries they made about what this Beatitude really means. We often think it is mourning for those we have lost, which is true, but it is so much more than that. The Beatitudes really do reveal how we should live and follow in Christ's example. Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-09-2529 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBlessed are the Poor in Spirit, For Theirs is the Kingdom of GodThis Beatitude is the foundation upon which all the others are built. Janet and Bridgett begin with this first Beatitude and share how Jesus is the ultimate example of how to live our lives through the lens of the Beatitudes. Being poor in Spirit goes beyond what we normally think. Join them as they dig deeper into the first of eight Beatitudes.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-09-1827 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeFoundations of the BeatitudesBefore beginning the deep dive into the eight Beatitudes from Matthew's Gospel, Janet and Bridgett lay the foundation for the series. They discuss the terms, their initial thoughts, and, surprise, go on a slight tangent. You don't want to miss it!!Baby Step: Read Matthew 6: 1-12Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-09-1132 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWe're Back to Start Season 3Janet and Bridgett share time catching up, laughing, and just in amazement of the fact that they are starting Season 3 of Hearing with the Heart, Conversations Over Coffee! They also introduce the first topic for this season, The Beatitudes.BABY STEP: Reflect on your relationship with the Beatitudes (Matthew 6: 1-12)Eight Promises of God: Discovering Hope Through the Beatitudes by Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-09-0420 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the pSalms: How to Pray with the Psalms!Bridgett and Janet finish up Dr. John Bergsma's book , Psalm Basics for Catholics: Seeing Salvation History in a New Way. Together, they explore the three different ways to pray with the Psalms as shared by Dr. Bergsma. One of the recommendations is to identify the emotion you are currently feeling and find a Psalm that can help with that. Below is a list of emotions and the corresponding Psalms. Thank you for the blessing of journeying with you this season! We look forward to starting a new season in September!!! EMOTION | PSALMS
2025-07-3119 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the pSalms: Exile is Over!!!In this episode Janet and Bridgett finish the final Book of Psalms, Book 5. These psalms provide us with a happy ending, almost. They share the psalms that foreshadow Jesus, as well as, the praise that this final book provide. Like these psalms show us, we should always praise God!Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-07-2426 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the pSalms - Waiting in ExileJanet and Bridgett explore Psalms 90 - 106. These Psalms explore the time when the Israelites were in exile, realized it really wasn't God's fault, and found ways to praise Him. We can find ourselves in situations where we are blaming God for things we did, decisions we made. Reading some of the Psalms from this section could help guide us to ways of praising God, despite our circumstances.Baby Step: Pray with Psalm 90, 91, 95, 100, and/or 104Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-07-1722 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the pSalms - Things Aren't Going So WellWe are encountering the Psalms that are moving away from joy and descending into grief. Bridgett and Janet explore Psalms 73, 81, 84, 88, and 89, sharing insights into how they relate to Christ's Passion, the journey of the Apostles, and other connections to the New Testament and our lives today. Baby Step: Pray Psalm 88 and even look up the "Where was Jesus held prisoner at Caiaphas's house on Holy Thursday?"Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-07-1023 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the pSalms: Happy July 4th!We forgot to mention there is no episode this week. We look forward to sharing Summer with the pSalms next week!!! PEACE!Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-07-0301 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the pSalms - Rejoicing in the LordToday's episode focuses on Psalms 42-72 and introduces two new authors. Bridgett and Janet spend time talking about how our lives can be centered on thanking God for all He has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. We have so much to be grateful for, and these Psalms give us examples of how that can be done.Baby Step: Pray Psalm(s) 50 and/or 51Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-06-2626 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the pSalms: The Lord is My ShepherdJanet and Bridgett begin discussing the first section of the Psalms 1-41. They begin by sharing the five ways David handled the hardships in his life. The focus in on three Psalms but with a new twist to Psalm 23 that neither of them noticed before! Baby Step: Pray Psalm 23 Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-06-1924 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the pSalms: Walking with DavidThis week, Bridgett and Janet continue the introduction of the Psalms, exploring how the various covenants from the Old Testament lead us to the final covenant made with Jesus through His life, death, and Resurrection. They dive into Psalms 1 and 2 to set the tone for future episodes.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-06-1223 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Psalms: IntroductionSummer with the pSalms begins this week. Janet and Bridgett share some introductory information and some stories about the types of Psalms. This is just the beginning of a summer filled with praising, laments, wisdom, and so much more!Psalm Basics for Catholics by John BergsmaBaby Step: Read the shortest Psalm 131 or Janet's favorite 139.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-06-0525 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePowerful Beyond MeasureJanet and Bridgett break open a poem by Marianne Williamson that speaks about how we tend to fear how powerful we are. We are beloved children of God, which makes us pretty amazing, yet we sometimes fear being who God sees us as, because we place more emphasis on who others see us as. Baby Step: Pray with Marianne Williamson's PoemBack with you on June 5th!!!Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-05-2225 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeGod Wants to Lavish Us!!Bridgett and Janet let the Holy Spirit inspire their conversation today about how much God loves us! Inspired by a conversation, a video by Father Mark Toups, and their life journeys, they share how God wants to lavish us with His love, not for what we do for Him but simply because He loves us unconditionally!Baby Step: The Litany of Trust Pray the Litany of Trust and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. Stop if something resonates with you and pray for wisdom and insight.Additional Resources...
2025-05-1525 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWe ARE Easter People!!!Janet is back! Janet and Bridgett explore what the Easter season is about and how we can celebrate it! There is a joy to the Easter season that sometimes gets missed. Baby Step: Ask the Holy Spirit to point out how to live with the hope and joy that comes from knowing death is not the end, but a transition to new life!Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-05-0821 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Holy Spirit: What Does Encounter Look Like part 2Bridgett is again joined by Paul Flanagan for a continuing discussion of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, they explore how encountering the Holy Spirit and trusting the Holy Spirit's presence in your own life can be transforming. Paul shares his personal understanding of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and how the Holy Spirit has transformed his life. Baby Steps: Continue to pray for God to open your heart to the Holy Spirit, and then seek people out who can guide you on your journey to a deeper encounter with the Spirit....
2025-05-0134 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Holy Spirit: Finding the Holy Spirit in Scripture Part 1Bridgett is joined by guest Paul Flanagan for Part 1 of a discussion about the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Paul guides us through both the Old and New Testaments and explains how the Holy Spirit has been instrumental in the life of the Church. The Holy Spirit is an integral part of our faith journey, and our Scripture provides a beautiful look into how the Spirit has been part of our world since the beginning.Baby Step: During your prayer time, ask God to open your heart to the Holy Spirit.Send us a text
2025-04-2429 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Passion through the Eyes of OthersJanet and Bridgett walk through the Passion from the Gospel of Luke using Lectio Divina. Janet puts herself in the place of Peter, whereas Bridgett puts herself in the place of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. They share what their journeys with Peter and Mary revealed to them and encourage you to do something similar. Baby Step: Pick someone in the Passion of Luke, read through it through that person's eyes, and allow the Holy Spirit to Spirit to you.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-04-1731 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeReclaiming What is LostBridgett and Janet explore the thought of being lost. Janet explains how she had a dream that led her to ask the question, "Are we lost?" Together they talk about what it means to be lost, how God is with us always, and why being willing to explore those areas of our lives can draw us deeper into our relationship with Christ.Baby Step: Sit with the Lord and allow Him to show you areas of your life where you may be lost. Concord Pastor Blog (Janet Referenced)Send us a text...
2025-04-1020 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeAm I Failing Lent?Am I failing Lent? Janet and Bridgett share a conversation about Bridgett's thoughts on failing Lent. What is Lent supposed to look like? We need to receive God's unconditional love and have time just to be with Jesus.Baby Step: Spend some quality time just being with God and receiving His love.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-04-0320 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Stations of the Cross - A Guide for Our LivesJanet and Bridgett explore the Lenten practice of the Stations of the Cross. They share how there are various ways to pray the Stations and how, by placing yourself in the scene, you may experience the Stations in a new way. This experience, this encounter, may open your heart to a deeper understanding of just what Jesus did for you as He traveled The Way of the Cross.Baby Step: Find time to pray the Stations of the Cross by placing yourself in each station, whether that is through the eyes of Jesus, Mary, a person in the...
2025-03-2727 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Three Pillars of Lent: Fasting and AlmsgivingBridgett and Janet finish up the three pillars of Lent with a discussion on fasting and almsgiving. Fasting provides the opportunity for our emptiness to be filled up by Jesus, and almsgiving allows us to see Jesus in ways we may not have experienced. Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-03-0629 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Three Pillars of Lent: The Perfect Prayer (Our Father)This week Bridgett and Janet share the meaning behind the words of the prayer that Jesus gave us, the Our Father. The Our Father is the final section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and each verse holds so much meaning. This could be the prayer you choose to pray for Lent this year.CCC: The Our Father 2759 - 2865Baby Step: Slowly pray the Our Father and meditate on the words and the gift Jesus has given us.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-02-2738 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Three Pillars of Lent: PrayerIn today's episode, Janet and Bridgett discuss one of the three pillars of Lent: prayer. So many of us struggle with prayer and think we aren't doing it right. Janet and Bridgett share their perspectives and ways to bring prayer into a true conversation with God, with one of the keys to any true conversation being listening.Baby Step: Pray about what God is asking you to do this Lenten season and take time to listen.An Introduction to Prayer by Bishop Robert BarronReminder for those listening who can stop by the Chur...
2025-02-2032 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeA Journey of Faith - Encounter through ConversationThis week Bridgett is joined by Tara Bigley, a wife, mother, Catholic convert, and so much more. Tara shares her journey from her Lutheran upbringing to her conversion to Catholicism and one moment when she realized her image of God was not who He really is.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-02-1334 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeIt's Here: The Jubilee Year of HopeJanet and Bridgett wanted to take some time to talk a little bit about the Jubilee Year of Hope that Pope Francis has called for. This Year of Hope is a time for all people, but especially Catholics throughout the world to recognize that "In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring." (Spes Non Confundit)Baby Step: Seek hope in all you do!Resources:Spes Non Confundit (Pope Francis' Bull for the Jubilee Year of...
2025-02-0622 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSlowing Down to ListenBridgett and Janet continue the discussion about how busyness can limit our abililty to hear God's voice. This episode explores why it is important to make time, create a Sabbath, so we can ask God how He is working in our lives. Baby Step: Make time this week and explore these questions:1. Where did you see God's beauty and/or goodness in your day, week, or life?2. Where do you feel discomfort in your life?How was God working in those moments placed on your heart in response to the questions? Send u...
2025-01-3028 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Holiness of Leisure: Reclaiming the SabbathJanet and Bridgett continue sharing their thoughts on Matthew Kelly's book Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy: The Simple Art of Taking Back Your Life. They share the need to reclaim the Sabbath, whatever day of the week that may need to be. God wants to speak to us, but we have to be in a position to listen.Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy: The Simple Art of Taking Back Your LifeBaby Step: Pick one thing that will allow you to begin to create a time of Sabbath in your week.S...
2025-01-2328 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeFinding Joy in 2025: We Need to Slow DownThis week Bridgett and Janet share some insights they've gained from Matthew Kelly's new book, Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy: The Simple Art of Taking Back Your Life. Busyness has become the norm. We pride ourselves on being busy, but is that truly what God called us to be? God rested on the 7th day for a reason.Baby Step: Divide a sheet of paper into two columns. In one column, write down everything you do in a day. It can be very detailed. Once you've done that, look at each thing you've written down and...
2025-01-1633 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWelcome 2025!!!Janet and Bridgett welcome the year 2025 with a discussion about resolutions and words for the year. They will share their history with New Year's resolutions and the words that they've chosen to guide them in 2025.Baby Step: Either or both pick a New Year' resolution and/or select a Word of the Year that will guide you through 2025.Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2025-01-0925 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeOur Advent Journey Through Words: Week 4Bridgett and Janet conclude this Advent journey with awe and expectancy. They share how God uses those who consider themselves too small to do great things for His mission here on earth. They end with a discussion on how amazing the encounter is when Mary goes in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Baby Step: Find ways to encounter Jesus this Christmas season.Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2024Episodes resume January 9th. Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2024-12-1927 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeOur Advent Journey Through Our Words: Week 3This third week of Advent brings us to the rose candle and a celebration of the joy of Advent. The third weekend of Advent has so much awe and expectancy. Bridgett and Janet both connect with the First Reading from Zephaniah, while expectancy (Bridgett's word) is all throughout our Gospel. Baby Step:Continue with your word and read the readings from the Third Week of Advent through that lens and see what God shares with you.Resource:Readings for the Third Sunday of AdventSend us a textThanks for...
2024-12-1220 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeOur Advent Journey Through Our Words: Weeks 1 & 2Advent is here, and we are both in awe and expectant! Janet and Bridgett talk about why they chose their words, awe and expectancy; and how reading the Advent scriptures through the lens of those two words changed how God spoke to them. Janet also shares a story about how Advent journeys are still being manifested in our world today. Captain Jason Kander’s Quest from 60 Minutes ( Video and Article)Advent Readings Week 1Advent Readings Week 2Baby Steps:Pray to the Holy Spir...
2024-12-0527 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePilgrims on a JourneyOn this Thanksgiving Day episode, Bridgett and Janet share how we are pilgrims on a journey to eternal life. Like the pilgrims recognized on Thanksgiving, our faith journey comes with its challenges. We are strengthened by the knowledge that this world is not the end. Our journey as pilgrims leads us from our earthly existence to our heavenly home. Baby Step(s)1. Pray to the Holy Spirit2. Look at the words of Advent Word Cloud (Click Advent Word Cloud for the words)3. Select one of the words, whichever word is placed on your heart by the...
2024-11-2827 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePart 3 - The Theological Virtues - LOVELove is the third and final Theological Virtue that Bridgett and Janet discuss in this series. God loves us unconditionally but we have skewed love in ways that make our ability to know God's love more challenging. Join them as they try to give some insights into continuing to build a relationship with God and strengthening our ability to receive and trust in His unconditional love.Catechism of the Catholic Church (733, 1823, and 1828)Charity: The theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves fo...
2024-11-2131 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePart 2 - The Theological Virtues - HOPEPart 2 in the series on the Theological Virtues is all about hope. Janet and Bridgett explore hope and how, from their perspective, it is the most "abstract" of the three virtues. Hope, like faith and charity, is given to us by God. Hope allows us to look toward eternity with confidence because of Christ's death and Resurrection.ResourcesBishop Barron Comments on Faith, Hope, and Love Father Mike Schmitz Day 341: The Theological Virtues: The Catechism in a Year The Catechism of the Catholic Church The Theological Virtues Cantalamessa, Cardinal Raniero. Faith, Hop...
2024-11-1431 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePart 1: The Theological Virtues: FAITHJanet and Bridgett begin their three-part series on the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity (Love). They use the image of a tree to help you visualize the interconnection of the three virtues, with faith being the roots. Show Notes Bishop Barron Comments on Faith, Hope, and Love Father Mike Schmitz Day 341: The Theological Virtues: The Catechism in a Year The Catechism of the Catholic Church The Theological Virtues Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. Harper Collins: New York, 1980. Hebrews 11Send us a textT...
2024-11-0730 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Armor of God - Wear It EverydayGod's Armor is for every day!!! Bridgett is joined by Ellie Steffens, who explains all about the Armor of God and how it strengthens us on our journey with the Lord. When we put on the Armor of God, we are not only protected but we also have the Truth of God's Word to help us in our daily walk with Jesus! Ephesians ScriptureEphesians 6: 10 – 20 Baby StepWrite out the parts of the Armor of God, put it on your mirror, and each day while you are getting ready, “put on each...
2024-10-3135 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBorn to ReceiveReceptivity. Receiving can be challenging at times, especially when we are being asked to receive from God. Bridgett and Janet share with you how the word "receive" sparked a whole conversation that they thought was worth sharing.Catechism of the Catholic Church 366 Catechism of the Catholic Church Definition of Soul Scripture VerseJohn 1: 12 Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1980. Baby Step: Be vulnerable before the Lord, even if it’s to say you don’t feel safe with Him. He will meet you where...
2024-10-2429 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSin - Part 4: Just Say JesusJanet and Bridgett conclude their series about sin and discuss how Being Aware, Understanding, and Taking Action is a plan to help overcome the temptations in our lives so we can stay focused on the Lord.Scripture Verses SharedExodus 14: 14Deuteronomy 31: 8 Romans 8: 38-39 2 Corinthians 10: 5 Hebrews 12: 2 James 4: 7-8 1 John 4:4Baby Step: Find something that helps you take action! Scripture, a praise and worship song, a community, etc. Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2024-10-1730 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSin - Part 3: Not Today satanThe devil lies! But God has already defeated the devil. Bridgett and Janet help to breakdown the Be Aware and Understand from the acronym B.U.T. They share some of their insights into how the devil tries to get us to believe we are less than, when God has already defeated him! Be careful; they were fully caffeinated!!Baby Step: Think about that area of your life that the devil is lying to you about and bring it to pray to ask Jesus to show you how to manage that. Send us a text...
2024-10-1036 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSin - Part 2: Clarifying All Those TermsIn this week's episode, Janet and Bridgett take a step back to clarify what is meant by the terms Truth, Conscious, and Relativism. These terms have come to have different meanings in our society, and they just wanted to clarify how these terms are defined for Catholic Christians. Show Notes:Catechism of the Catholic Church Referenced: 1950 – 1974, 2465 1. Conscience: (1777-1778) (1454). 2. Concupiscence: (1264, 1426, 2515). 3. Sin: (1849, 1853, 1854). 4. Temptation: (538). 5. Law: (1950 – 1974). Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1980. Nordar, Dave, Fr. Erik Arnold, and Ally Ascosi.
2024-10-0328 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSin - Part 1: Awareness, Understanding, and ActionJanet and Bridgett begin the exploration of how sin came into our world. They outline some of the Church's understanding of sin, make the point that the devil is real, and the increase in relativism isn't helping.Baby step for this week: Pray to the Lord for insight into anything thing that may be separating you from Him.Resources:Catechism of the Catholic Church Referenced: 358, 396, 1865 – 18761. Conscience: (1777-1778) (1454). 2. Concupiscence: (1264, 1426, 2515).3. Sin: (1849, 1853, 1854).4. Temptation: (538). Khym, Heather. Abide: A Pathway to Transformative Healing and Intimacy...
2024-09-2629 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWhere We've Been, Where We're Going... with Espresso!Janet and Bridgett explore the first season of the podcast and its takeaways while also warning listeners about the upgrade in their caffeine source. They also share insights into the first few episodes of Season 2!Correction: this episode was recorded on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11/01 Baby Steps:B: Be AwareU: UnderstandT: Take ActionEmail us: podcast@ascensionvb.org Church of the Ascension: www.ascensionvb.org/podcastSend us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2024-09-1927 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: Wrap Up!Janet is back with Bridgett to recap the Summer with the Saints series! Season 2 of the podcast will kick off on September 19, 2024.BooksThe Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence (Downloadable PDF)The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother LawrenceBridgett’s PoemMy Summer with the SaintsBaby Steps:Consider where you can make some space for God in your day.Listen to any episodes you may have missed!Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.org Additional episodes: https://he...
2024-09-1222 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: Let Me, Let YouBridgett is once again joined by guest Jeanine Breault (St Ignatius episode), who challenges us to say to God, "Let me, let you." Listen in to learn how to apply some of St Ignatius' teachings to your life and aid your discernment.Resources:BooksThe Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Spiritual LivingThe Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our LivesWhat is Ignatian Spirituality? David L. FlemingPrayerGenerosity PrayerThe Examen The Gentle ExamenBaby Steps: Re...
2024-09-0542 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints - St. Alberto Hurtado, SJBridgett is joined by Catalina Ortega, Ascension's Social Justice Minister. Catalina shares her connection to St Alberto Hurtado, a Jesuit and the Patron Saint of Chile, and his importance in Chilean Catholic culture.Resources:VideosSt. Alberto Hurtado, SJArticlesSt. Alberto Hurtado, SJ (Ignatian Spirituality)Society of Jesus Celebrates Feast of St. Alberto Hurtado, SJPrayerPrayer of St. Alberto Hurtado, SJBaby Steps:If you want help discerning how to best serve God, look to St Alberto for guidance.Look up the...
2024-08-2925 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints - Eucharistic Prayer 1Join Bridgett and special guest Joanne Webb as they explore the saints included in Eucharistic Prayer 1. A way to enhance your understanding of the Mass and the Saints.Resource Do this in Remembrance of Me, Part 55: Saints Names in Eucharistic Prayer 1Baby StepsLook up Eucharistic Prayer 1 and read through it noticing the Saints that are included. Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.orgAdditional episodes: https://hearingwiththeheart.buzzsprout.comChurch of the Ascension: www.ascensionvb.org/podcastSend us a textThanks for join...
2024-08-2212 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: Saint JudeJoin Bridgett and her special guest, parishioner Luz Igana. They discuss St Jude, his significance in Filipino culture, and his presence in Luz's life.ResourcesVideosSt. Jude the Apostle-Best Short Film GabiAfterHoursSt. Jude – Official Explanation GabiAfterHoursSt. Jude Thaddaeus Catholic OnlineSt. Jude Feast: The Facts-2023 Franciscan TV ArticlesSt. Jude Thaddeus, Patron of Hope and Difficult CausesPrayerPrayers of St. JudeSorry, the photos referenced could not be posted in the show notes.Baby Steps:Explore one of the resources above to lea...
2024-08-1524 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: Blessed Carlo AcutisSend us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2024-08-0826 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: St. Ignatius of LoyolaJoin Bridgett and her special guest, Jeanine Breault, for an exploration of St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits.Resources:VideosWho is Ignatius of Loyola?Saint Ignatius of LoyolaIgnatius of Loyola- Finding God in All Things Introduction to the Spiritual Exercises ArticlesThe Life of St. Ignatius of LoyolaSt. Ignatius HistorySt. Ignatius of Loyola BooksIgnatian CollectionA Pilgrim’s Journey: An Autobiography of Ignatius of LoyolaBaby Steps:Visit one of the resources above to understand more about St Ignat...
2024-08-0134 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: Sister Thea BowmanJoin Janet and her guest, Nicole Drummond (Director of Religious Education and Youth Minister at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk), as they uncover the strength of a modern-day servant of God, Sister Thea Bowman, who is on the path to sainthood.Resources:Video RecommendationsGoing Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman’s Journey to SainthoodSr. Thea’s Address to the USCCBSister Thea Bowman, Living the Faith (Part 1)Sister Thea Bowman, Living the Faith (Part 2)Sister Thea 60 minutesArticles ReferencedSister Thea Bowman: Cause for Canon...
2024-07-2527 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: St Francis de SalesJoin Bridgett and Janet as they discuss St. Francis de Sales, including his understanding of the importance of the laity, which built an early foundation for Vatican II. Resources:St. Francis de Sales (Catholic.org)Learn to Pray Like St. Francis de Sales (featuring Fr. Gregory Pine O.P.)St. Francis de Sales: A Biography What You Don’t Know About Christian Mysticism A Method For MysticismArticles Referenced Saint of the Day: St. Francis de Sales (Franciscan Media) Saint Francis de Sales (Catholic Online) The Life Story of St. Francis de Sales...
2024-07-1826 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: St Catherine of SienaBridgett and Janet share their connections to St Catherine of Siena, especially after their travels to Italy earlier this year. Resources:Video RecommendationsWho is St. Catherine of Siena: The Catholic Saints Podcast (The Augustine Institute)The Apostle of the Blood of Christ: Saint Catherine of Siena (Bishop Robert Barron)Articles ReferencedAs super saint: St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the ChurchLearning from St. Catherine of SienaPope Francis: St. Catherine of Siena is a gift to the Church and humanityTertiaries of the Church and St. Catherine of SienaCatholic RelicsB...
2024-07-1131 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: St Francis of AssisiBridgett is joined by Travis Rogers, Ascension's Youth Minister, for a conversation about St Francis of Assisi and their connections to this popular saint, including the Secular Franciscan Order.Resources:Video RecommendationsSt. Francis of Assisi: The World’s Most Beloved SaintSt. Francis of Assisi: Sign of ContradictionOrganizationThe Secular Franciscan OrderThe Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order (2020 Updated Translation)Website on St. Francis and St. Clare: Franciscan Action NetworkBook RecommendationSt. Francis of Assisi: A Biography by Omer EnglebertThe Life of St. Francis of Assisi by St. BonaventureFun Facts about St. Francis of Assisi12 Fascinating Facts You D...
2024-06-2727 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer With The Saints: St Therese of LisieuxJanet & Bridgett continue their summer series with one of Janet's favorite saints, St Therese of Lisieux. They discuss her life and experiences and uncover what it means to be a Doctor of the Church.Resources:Video RecommendationsBishop Barron on Saint Theresa of LisieuxSaint Theresa of Lisieux- Following the Little WayHow to Know Which Saints We Might be Called to Pray To (Ascension Press) Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation on Saint Therese: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231015-santateresa-delbambinogesu.htmlThe scriptural basis for the “Little Way” Proverbs 9: 4-5: https://bible.usccb.org/bible...
2024-06-2029 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: St JosephJoin Bridgett and Janet in their discussion of one of their favorite saints: St Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Can you even imagine parenting the Son of God? Resources:Catechism of the Catholic Church (437, 497, 532, 1014, 1846, and 2177)St. John Henry Newman: “When, for our sakes, the Son came on earth and took our flesh, yet He would not live without the sympathy of others. For thirty years He lived with Mary and Joseph and thus formed a shadow of the Heavenly Trinity on earth. O the perfection of {310} that sympathy which existed between the three! Not...
2024-06-1319 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: Mother MaryJanet and Bridgett start the summer season with the ultimate saint: Mother Mary. She said "yes" and we will never be the same!Resources:Catechism of the Catholic Church (963-975)Formed Interview Our Mother Mary Dr. Mark Miravalle, interviewed by Dr. Ben Akers (Subscription to Formed Required)Pope St. John Paul II, Mary’s Mediation Derives from Christ’s, General Audience, Wednesday, October 1, 1997Lumen Gentium, Chapter VIII-The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God in the Mystery of the Christ and the Church. (no. 52 – 68)Baby Steps:Read in Luke's Gospel (Luke 1:39-55) wher...
2024-06-0617 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: Not Perfection, Just ConnectionWelcome to the summer edition of Hearing with the Heart! Bridgett and Janet unveil their summer plan and kick it off with a discussion of Sainthood and how we are all connected.Resources:USCCB's Information on Becoming a SaintCatechism of the Catholic Church (946-962)Baby Steps:Look up your first, middle, and/or confirmation name and learn more about the saint you are named for.Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.org Additional episodes: https://hearingwiththeheart.buzzsprout.com Church of the Ascension: www.ascensionvb.org/podcast...
2024-05-3024 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeJTB Chapters 6 & 7: The Bridal MysteriesIn the final 2 chapters of Jesus the Bridegroom, Janet and Bridgett consider the relationship between the cleansing of Baptism and the bridal mysteries.Resources:Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant PitreBaby Steps:Reflect on the Gospel of John's Woman at the Well. If you met Jesus at the well, what do you think he would say to you?At Mass, picture yourself walking down the aisle to meet Jesus the bridegroom when you are going to communion.Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.org
2024-05-2335 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeJTB Chapter 5: The End of TimeJesus is the Bridegroom, but what does that mean for us after the wedding (crucifixion)? Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Chapter 5, Jewish marriage traditions, and the End of Times.Resources:Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant PitreIgnatius Catholic Study Bible New TestamentJohn Chapter 14 Baby Steps:Read the Book (or the last few chapters) of Revelation (with commentary, as there is so much symbolism) to see how the story ends...Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.orgAdditional episodes: https://hearingwiththeheart.buzzsprout.c...
2024-05-1631 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeJTB Chapter 4: Wedding DayIf Jesus is the Bridegroom, when is his wedding? Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 4 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre.Resources:Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant PitreJesus’ Crucifixion from the Gospel of JohnBaby Steps:Remember a wedding you've attended. Now look at your crucifix and consider the crucifixion as Jesus' wedding with you as his bride, and share your thoughts and feelings with Jesus.Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.orgAdditional ep...
2024-05-0932 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeJTB Chapter 3: The Bride at the WellIf Jesus is the Bridegroom, then who is the Bride? Listen in as Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 3 in Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.Resources:Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant PitreThe Woman at the Well John 4: 4-30Baby Steps:Re-read The Woman at the Well. Put yourself into the scene and have that conversation with Jesus. Remember that Jesus wants to share his life with you!Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.orgAdditional episodes: https://hearingwiththeheart.b...
2024-05-0229 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeJTB Chapter 2: It's All About the BridegroomHave you ever thought of the Last Supper as Jesus' wedding banquet? Listen in as Bridgett and Janet discuss John the Baptist, Jesus' role at the Wedding at Cana, and the Last Supper as they discover Chapter 2 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. Resources:Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant PitreSong of Songs DEFINITION from the CCCCovenant: A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being involving mutual commitments or guarantees. The Bible refers to God’s covenants with Noah, Abraham, and M...
2024-04-2527 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeChapter 1: Jesus the BridegroomBridgett and Janet introduce the book Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Every Told by Brant Pitre and the covenant relationship God has with us.Resources:Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant PitreCatechism – definition of covenantSong of SongsBaby Steps:Consider your image of God from the Old Testament. Sit with this image a bit, and have an open dialogue with him, letting him speak to your heart.Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.org Additional episodes: https://hearingwiththeheart.buzzsprout.com...
2024-04-1831 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeEaster: He is Risen!Have you attended an Easter Vigil Mass? Walk with Janet and Bridgett through the symbolism of "the mother of all holy vigils" (St Augustine) and the joy and celebration of Easter.Resources:Hallow Easter Vigil GuideIgnatius Catholic Study Bible New TestamentEaster Vigil Readings Easter Sunday ReadingsJesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Baby Steps:Live in the joy of Easter and celebrate that you are unconditionally LOVED by the Lord and Savior!Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.org Additional episodes: https://hearingwiththeheart.bu...
2024-03-2831 min
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeHoly Week: From Jerusalem to the CrossThe journey we take with Jesus during Holy Week leads us to the pinnacle moment of our Catholic faith. Janet and Bridgett walk with us through the scriptures from Jesus' jubilant (but humble) entrance in Jerusalem to his death on the cross. Resources:Catechism of the Catholic Church #1168TriduumThe Significance of Holy ThursdayIgnatius Catholic Study Bible New TestamentKreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B. Word on Fire, 2023.Journey through the Holy LandThe Oils of the Chrism MassPalm Sunday ReadingsChrism MassHoly Thursday ReadingsGood FridayBaby Steps:
2024-03-2143 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeFifth Sunday of Lent: A Grain of Wheat Must DieOur Catholic faith teaches us to deny ourselves - a counter-cultural idea for our modern world. Janet & Bridgett discuss how the concept of dying to self can lead to spiritual fulfillment and make space for all that God has in store for our lives.Resources:Fifth Sunday of Lent GospelIgnatius Catholic Study Bible New TestamentKreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B. Word on Fire, 2023.Unless a Grain of Wheat by Tim ReidyFifth Sunday of Lent-Unless We Become Grains of Wheat by Carl E. OlsonBaby S...
2024-03-1431 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeFourth Sunday of Lent: God So Loves YouJanet & Bridgett discuss the Gospel from the Fourth Sunday, which includes the most often quoted verse (John 3:16), and the depth of love God has for each one of us.Resources:Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New TestamentKreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B. Word on Fire, 2023.Marquette University Gospel ReflectionFourth Sunday of Lent Gospel Reading Cycle BMoses Lifts Up the Serpent Baby Steps:Ask the Holy Spirit to be with you when you read scripture - each time you read the living Word, it may re...
2024-03-0733 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThird Sunday of Lent: The TempleBridgett and Janet discuss Jesus' righteous anger when he finds his Father's house, the temple, being defiled. How can we use this lesson in our lives - this Lent, and beyond?Resources: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New TestamentKreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B. Word on Fire, 2023.Third Sunday of Lent: Jesus Cleanses the TempleIn Jesus' cleansing of the Temple, Pope Francis Sees a lesson about liturgy.Commentary on the Gospel: Cleansing of the Temple2 Chronicles 7:16Psalm 26:8Psalm 69:10Mark 7: 14-23Baby Steps:Lent is no...
2024-02-2932 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSecond Sunday of Lent: MountaintopsFor the second week of Lent, Janet and Bridgett discuss the Transfiguration, a reading we hear every Lenten season, and how mountaintop experiences bring us closer to God.Resources:Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New TestamentKreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B. Word on Fire, 2023.Second Sunday of Lent: The Transfiguration2 Peter 1: 17-21Baby Steps:When you find yourself in trying times, say, "Jesus, I trust you" until you believe it.Journal to work through the valleys or to remember the mountaintops.
2024-02-2231 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeFirst Sunday of Lent: The DesertDuring this first week of Lent, Bridgett and Janet discuss the desert - from the journey of the Israelites fleeing Egypt to Jesus' temptation in the desert, and what we can learn for our own faith journeys.Resources:Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New TestamentFirst Sunday of Lent: The Temptation in the DesertThe Three Temptations of Christ by Deacon R. Christoph SandovalLessons on the Temptations of ChristKreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B. Word on Fire, 2023.Hebrews 2:18 “Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to...
2024-02-1531 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeLent Prep: Just BreatheAs we prepare for Ash Wednesday, Janet discusses her favorite liturgical season, Lent, with Bridgett. Together, they share both the #funfacts and the reverent aspects of the season and remind us to just breathe!Resources:CCC 2849 Such a battle and such a victory become possible only through prayer. It is by his prayer that Jesus vanquishes the tempter, both at the outset of his public mission and in the ultimate struggle of his agony. In this petition to our heavenly Father, Christ unites us to his battle and his agony. H...
2024-02-0832 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeMissionary Disciples: Sent (part 4 of 4)What does it mean to be Sent? Janet and Bridgett consider how they have been Sent out into the world on what Janet calls God's greatest adventure, and discuss how we are all called to share the love of Christ with others.Resources:Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for EvangelizationDiscipleship BookJoy of the Gospel Living as Intentional Disciples of JesusAm I a Disciple of Christ?Baby Steps:In addition to acts of charity, think deeper about why these societal injustices exist. Walk humbly with God as you discern what y...
2024-02-0130 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeMissionary Disciples: True Community (part 3 of 4)In the third of a 4-part series on Missionary Disciples, Janet and Bridgett reveal the history behind the need for community, and its importance today, especially for our faith journeys.Resources:Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for EvangelizationDiscipleship BookJoy of the Gospel Community in the Catholic ChurchThe Messy Necessity of Authentic Catholic Community - Catholic Missionary Disciples Baby Steps:Offer hospitality - as simple as a smile - to everyone, especially those in your faith community. You have no idea the impact it will have on their day or th...
2024-01-2532 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeMissionary Disciples: Accompaniment (part 2 of 4)In the second of a 4-part series on Missionary Disciples, Bridgett and Janet discuss what Janet describes as a beautiful word: accompaniment. But what does it mean for a Missionary Disciple?Resources:Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for EvangelizationJoy of the Gospel The Reed of God: A Spiritual Classic Hearing with the Heart Coffee Mug: https://bit.ly/HWTHmugBaby Steps:Pray and ask God how you are being asked to accompany another.If someone asks you to pray for them, have the...
2024-01-1832 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeMissionary Disciples: Breaking It Down (part 1 of 4)You may heave heard the term Missionary Disciple but what does it really mean? Let Janet and Bridgett break it down for you in their latest podcast episodeResources:Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for EvangelizationDiscipleship BookToups, Fr. Mark. Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture. Ascension Press, 2023. Edward Sri “Into His Likeness”Joy of the Gospel paragraph 120:"In virtue of their baptism, all the members of the People of God have become missionary disciples (cf. Mt 28:19). All the baptized, whatever their position in the Church or their level of instruction in th...
2024-01-1130 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeEpiphanies About Epiphany: What Stars Do You Follow?Janet & Bridgett discuss Epiphany, including some surprises, historical references, and thoughts about what it means for us today.References:The Epiphany of the LordThe history behind the Feast of the EpiphanyThe Origins and Spirituality of the EpiphanyIgnatius Catholic Study Bible New TestamentUSCCB Readings for EpiphanyBaby Steps:Reflect upon the journey of the Wise MenWhat journey have you taken? What "stars" are you following in your life?Commit to growing in your faith this year. Pray f...
2024-01-0433 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeChristmas Memories and CarolsMerry Christmas! Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Christmas memories and favorite Christmas carols. Resources:The Surprising Origins of Christmas Carols: ExplainedChristmas Carols: The History Behind 9 Festive FavoritesThe Stories Behind Our Most Beloved Christmas Carols O Holy Nighthttps://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2023/11/26/o-holy-night-history-slavery-246556https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/occasions/christmas/o-holy-night-original-lyrics-composer-recordings/Joy to the World: https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/occasions/christmas/joy-to-the-world-hymn-carol-lyrics-composer/ Away in a Manger: https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/occasions/christmas/away-in-a-manger-lyrics-history-carol/ Baby Steps:Consider the lyrics of O Holy Night – how do they speak to you?Be...
2023-12-1431 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeAdvent 2023Bridgett and Janet discuss their Advent traditions and explore what Advent means to them (and to our Church).Resources:Advent resources: https://www.ascensionvb.org/adventReadings for 1st Sunday in Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120323.cfmReadings for 2nd Sunday in Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121023.cfmAscension Press Ten Family Advent TraditionsWhat is Advent? USCCBCatholic Activity: History, Customs, and Folklore of AdventAdvent Candles and Advent Wreaths: The History, Meaning, Colors, Symbolism, Themes, and MoreKreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Cycle B. Reflections on the Mass Readings. Elk Grove Village, Word on Fir...
2023-12-0726 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeHappy New (Liturgical) Year!Janet & Bridgett discuss the Liturgical year - ends and beginnings, Matthew and Mark, and more. Have faith, not fear!Resources:Matthew Chapter 25Gospel of MarkBaby Steps:Read Matthew 25 and pray on a verse that touches your heartRead through Mark's Gospel (the shortest of the Gospels)Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.org Additional episodes: https://hearingwiththeheart.buzzsprout.com Church of the Ascension: www.ascensionvb.org/podcastSend us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2023-11-3032 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeA Deacon, a Priest, and a Dad Walk Into a ChurchJoin Bridgett and her special Thanksgiving guests: her brothers! Fred (the deacon), Greg (the priest), Rudy (the Dad), and Bridgett discuss their Catholic upbringing and how it has shaped their lives today. Email us: podcast@ascensionvb.org Additional episodes: https://hearingwiththeheart.buzzsprout.com Church of the Ascension: www.ascensionvb.org/podcastSend us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2023-11-2336 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Prodigal Son & The Older SonAs we prepare for Thanksgiving (and family dynamics), Janet & Bridgett discuss the parable of the Prodigal Son, and consider the perspectives of both the older son and the Father. Who do you identify with the most?Resources:The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32Bishop Barron on the Prodigal SonEphesians 3:14-15: For this reason, I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named…“If we wait until we’re perfect to receive, then it’s never going to happen. You can recei...
2023-11-1629 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeJohn: Chapter 6Resources:John 6: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/6Isaiah 49:15 "Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you."Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament (Amazon link)Baby Steps:Invite the Holy Spirit in and read John Chapter 6 Ponder the question: "Do you also want to leave?"Send us a textThanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
2023-11-0932 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWe Are ALL Saints!Janet & Bridgett discuss sainthood and holiness - can you see yourself as a saint?Resources:"Many poets are not poets for the same reason that many religious men are not saints: they never succeed in being themselves. They never get around to being the particular poet or the particular monk they are intended to be by God. They never become the man or the artist who is called for by all the circumstances of their individual lives. They waste their years in vain efforts to be some other poet, some other saint...
2023-11-0233 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWhere Are You?The first question posed by God in the Bible is, "Where are you?" which he asks of Adam and Eve. How often do we ask our family, friends, and even God this same question? Janet and Bridgett share their experiences as they ponder the same.Resources:Hallelujah Anyway by Rend Collective music video“God’s job is not to protect us from life, but to call us forth from life and draw us closer to Him.” (Saint Augustine)Psalm 139Deuteronomy 31:8: It is the LORD who goes before you; he will be with you and will ne...
2023-10-2632 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee"What do you want me to do for you?"Jesus asks blind Bartimaeus, "What do you want me to do for you?" even when the answer seems obvious. How do things change when we take time to deepen our conversation with Jesus and not only tell him what we need, but also ask him what he wants us to do for him? Bridgett and Janet both share personal experiences of doing just that.ResourcesMark 10:46-52John 15:16 - It’s not you who chose me but I who chose you to bear much fruit.Ephesians 2:10 - For we are hi...
2023-10-1932 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWho Does Jesus Say That I Am?Janet and Bridgett turn the tables on Jesus' question to his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" and explore "Who does Jesus say that I am?" Life is a journey toward our belovedness as we open ourselves to receive the grace of Jesus.Resources: Glorious Day Video by Passion featuring Kristian StanfilBelovedness Video by Sarah KrogerIsaiah 61:10 - I will rejoice heartily in the LORD, my being exults in my God; For he has clothed me with garments of salvation, and wrapped me in a robe of justice, Like a bridegroom adorned with a...
2023-10-1231 minHearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Next Verse: Pray Your MessGet to know Janet and Bridgett as they explore how their faith backgrounds (one a cradle Catholic, one a Protestant) influenced their relationship (or lack thereof) with Jesus and how they continue to grow in their faith journey today. While many Christians know the verse John 3:16, Janet shares how the next verse (John 3:17) impacted her life.Resources: Bishop Robert Barron on Knowing Jesus Personally Joy of the Gospel by Pope FrancisBaby steps:Spend 3 minutes praying your mess to Jesus, followed by 2 minutes in quietEmail us: podcast@ascensionvb.or...
2023-09-2825 min