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Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and FamilyMFP 346: Jake & Heather Khym on Discipleship, Parenting, and Authentic Connection"Discipleship isn’t about perfection—it’s about intimacy with Jesus. He is drawn to our weakness, not our strength." - Jake Khym Summary In this deeply insightful episode, Jake and Heather Khym explore one of the greatest challenges facing Catholics today: true discipleship. They share how the heart of a disciple embraces God as a good Father who desires intimacy over perfection. You'll hear powerful wisdom on parenting—letting go of the lie that we must “save” our children—and embracing our need for God. The Khyms also unpack how to navigate emotional overw...
2025-08-181h 16
Abiding TogetherS16 E4 - Journey to NazarethIn this episode, we talk about how we can receive graces by making a spiritual pilgrimage to Nazareth. We reflect on the Holy Family, how they teach us to love well, and how they show us how to build a family that heals and transforms its members. We also discuss the sanctification of the ordinary, how life is found in doing our daily duty well, and how to dialogue with others. Nazareth is a place of love, and we invite you to use your imagination and make the journey with us. Heather’s One Thing - Di...
2025-02-1035 min
Abiding TogetherS16 E2 - Pilgrims of HopeIn this episode, we talk about Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction on the Jubilee Year of Hope! A Jubilee year occurs once every 25 years and it is a year set apart and consecrated just for our Lord. We chat about what it looks like to be pilgrims of hope, especially in the places where we have deep sorrows or unfulfilled desires. We reflect on how we can bring these tender places to our Lord and let them be illuminated, so He can redeem and restore the light of hope in our lives. Keeping our hearts open to hope can be...
2025-01-2735 min
Like A Mother with Katie McGradyTrusting the Process: Parenting and Faith with Heather KhymIn this episode of Like a Mother with Katie McGrady, Heather Khym returns to discuss the transitions of motherhood, particularly the shift to empty nesting. Heather shares insights into letting God guide your children's lives, balancing parental authority and freedom, and cultivating a Catholic worldview. The conversation touches on practical tips for mothers, the challenges of parenting grown children in today’s complex world and maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus. Heather also talks about her new book, Encountering Emmanuel, and the importance of presence and tradition during Advent and beyond.This episode is sponsored by ...
2024-12-1848 min
Abiding TogetherS15 E11 - Encountering Emmanuel: Intro and Week OneIn 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 call to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd. We also reflect on allowing Jesus to be born in our hearts, encounter our wounds, and bring light to our personal darkness. Heather’s One Thing - Josiah Henley’s artwork for Encountering Emmanuel and the wallpapers made by our friends at Tilma Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Heathe...
2024-12-0237 min
Letters to Women - Exploring the Feminine GeniusA Letter to the Daughter Learning to Be Little and Dependent on the Father // Heather KhymWelcome to the Letters to Daughters season! . I love the line from Saint Pope John Paul II’s original Letter to Women: “Thank you, women who are daughters and women who are sisters! Into the heart of the family, and then of all society, you bring the richness of your sensitivity, your intuitiveness, your generosity and fidelity.”
This season, we’re exploring what living out the feminine genius in this vocation of daughter -- daughters to our Heavenly father as well as daughter within our human families.
My guest today is Heather Kym. For years, I’ve love...
2024-12-0226 min
Just A Guy In The Pew PodcastEncountering Emmanuel w/ Heather KhymThis week, I’m thrilled to have Heather Khym, co-host of the Abiding Together Podcast, join me for a special episode. With Advent in full swing, Heather and I dive deep into the meaning of this beautiful season and how it’s so much more than just a countdown to Christmas.
Heather shares the inspiration behind her Advent journal, Encountering Emmanuel, and how Jesus wants to meet us in our “messy stables”—the broken, vulnerable places we often hide. We reflect on the importance of slowing down, making space for Christ, and letting Him enter our hearts to bring healing and freedo...
2024-12-0250 min
Ave Explores1st Week of Advent with Heather KhymAdvent is a chance to encounter Jesus in a new way, and Heather Khym offers advice on how to settle into the new liturgical season and embrace it as a time of reflection and resolution.
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2024-11-3038 min
Called and CaffeinatedEncounter Jesus More Deeply This Advent feat. Heather Khym“God didn’t come to be our personal assistant; he came to save us and bring us into communion with him, so that we might have access to his divine life and power and live from the truth that we are children of a good and capable Father.”
Are you ready for the best Advent ever?? As a lifelong Catholic, I feel like I've done ALL the Catholic things. Yet I still fear surrendering to God, I still care what other people think too much, I still struggle to get off my phone, and a million other things...
2024-11-261h 02
Legends From The HillLegend 54: Heather Khym '01Heather Khym completed a degree in Theology and Catechetics in 2001. While raising 3 kids, Heather founded Life Restoration Ministries with her husband Jake. She is also one of the co-host for the beloved Abiding Together podcast!
In preparation for Advent, a time for prayer and reflection to encounter Jesus in a new way and to experience deeper healing, we talk about Heather’s journey towards healing and how she, through her ministry, is helping others find healing in their lives. We also discuss her new book, Encountering Emmanuel, an Advent prayer journal that she invites us to journey through...
2024-11-2629 min
Outside the WallsEncountering Emmanuel - Heather KhymHeather Khym is the cohost of the internationally popular Abiding Together Podcast. She and her husband, Jake, are the co-founders of Life Restoration Ministries, where she serves as director of vision and ministry of the British Columbia-based apostolate. She has more than twenty-five years of experience as a speaker and retreat leader, offering workshops and conferences in the United States and Canada. She attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, studying theology and catechetics. Heather is passionate about evangelization, discipleship, and creating an environment for people to have a personal encounter with God.Today we talk about her book...
2024-11-2456 min
Catholic ForumEncounter Emmanuel this Advent with Heather KhymOn this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Heather Khym, author of "Encountering Emmanuel: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation." Heather Khym is the cohost of the internationally popular Abiding Together podcast and the author of Abide. She and her husband, Jake, are the cofounders of Life Restoration Ministries, where she serves as director of vision and ministry of the British Columbia–based apostolate. She also serves as director of the Celtic Cross Foundation. Heather has more than twenty-five years of experience as a speaker and retreat leader offering wo...
2024-11-2029 min
Abiding TogetherS15 E3 - Suffering & LoveIn 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 never alone in our suffering; God is always with us. We also reflect on fear in suffering, suffering in isolation vs suffering in communion, and how to allow God’s light to shine into these sorrowful places. Heather’s One Thing - The Liturgy of the Hours subscription and Providential Co. (e...
2024-10-0742 min
The Aligned Podcast with Audrey DiazThere Is No Father Like God As Father with Heather KhymThis episode is a dream come true for me. Heather Khym of The Abiding Together Podcast is a fierce woman of God I truly look up to. She's a wife, mother, Catholic speaker, but she is someone who loves Jesus deeply and it's evident in the wisdom and time she shared with me.
The Abiding Together Podcast is about to launch its 15th season on September 23rd. Heather's new book, Encountering Emmanuel, a guided Advent journey for prayer and meditation is available now.
Also check out Restore The Glory...
2024-09-0940 min
Abiding TogetherBonus: Abiding in HopeIn 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 they hope God will transform the lives of not only those in attendance, but also those at home. Heather and Fr. Dave also discuss finding Jesus in our daily lives and the importance of feasting on God instead of earthly things. This episode is a production of Franciscan University and OSV. Special thanks to MAX Studios for recording...
2024-08-0543 min
Restore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Father/Mother) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to conclude their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of father/mother, discuss maturation versus healing, and explore how unresolved wounds in the other three identities surface in the identity of mother/father. They also discuss the unique yet complementary qualities of a good mother or father and how they represent different traits of God’s character. Whether you have biological or spiritual children, remember the key to experiencing the fullness of our role as mot...
2024-07-031h 04Restore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Bride/Bridgroom) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part three of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of bride/bridegroom and delve into the interconnectedness of each identity and why healing is essential to living them out fully. They discuss self-giving vs. self-seeking love, the role of bride/bridegroom in every vocation, and how learning to love others well is an important aspect of our healing journeys. Key Points: The four identities of a pe...
2024-06-1956 min
Life Beyond the Chariot | A Faith & Family Series"Awaiting the Resurrection" with Heather Khym (2024 Women’s Retreat)In today’s episode we are sharing Heather Khym’s powerful keynote talk from our "They That Wait" Women’s Retreat, which was held on March 23, 2024 here in the Diocese of Tyler.
Save the date for next year’s event: March 29, 2025!
To see pictures from this year’s retreat, go here.
Go here to learn more about Heather’s ministry:
liferestoration.ca
abidingtogetherpodcast.com
Twitter: @abidingpodcast
Instagram: @heatherkhym
YouTube: Abiding Together Podcast
2024-06-1849 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Brother/Sister) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part two of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of brother/sister and explore the sense of belonging, safety, and camaraderie that stems from these types of relationships. They also delve into the wounds a broken brother/sister relationship can cause, discuss the healing power of healthy affection, and how the saints can become our spiritual siblings. Key Points: Healthy brother and/or sister relationships pr...
2024-06-051h 12Restore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Son/Daughter) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are joined by Heather Khym to begin a four part series on the four identities of a human: son/daughter, brother/sister, husband/wife, father/mother. In this episode, they focus on the identity of our sonship/daughtership, explore why this is the foundational identity, and unpack the core realities behind this identity from both a masculine and feminine perspective. They end the episode by sharing personal stories of healing and restoration within their identity as a beloved son/daughter. Key Points: Identity is bestowed by God and i...
2024-05-221h 04
Kresta in the AfternoonLife Restoration: Finding Healing in Jesus - Jake and Heather Khym(7 May 2024)Jake and Heather Khym’s ministry Life Restoration helps awaken disciples of Christ by connecting them to Jesus, their authentic self, and Kingdom living. Through human and spiritual formation, they join Jesus in bringing the Kingdom of God into our everyday lives.
2024-05-0754 min
Abiding TogetherS14 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 about the feelings of shame that accompany situations where we fall short, the importance of recognizing our limitations in humility, and how God desires to redeem our deepest wounds to help us grow in communion and love. Heather’s One Thing - Sarah Kroger’s new song No Filter Sister Miriam’s On...
2024-03-1827 min
Abiding TogetherS14 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 importance of taking time to reflect on why we felt called to take on a specific sacrifice and then recommitting ourselves with zeal to carry it out. We also talk about the joys of living in covenant with the Lord, the heartache we should experience when our hearts wander, and the beauty of givi...
2024-03-0427 min
They That Hope: A Catholic PodcastWith Jake and Heather KhymFather Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Deacon Bob Rice welcome Jake and Heather Khym into their very crowded studio. They talk about F1 racing, World Cup Soccer, least favorite movies, unpopular opinions, and the retreat on campus last weekend, and share insights on God the Father.
To hear Jake’s podcast, go to restoretheglorypodcast.com
To hear Heather’s podcast, go to abidingtogetherpodcast.com
Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.
2024-02-0740 min
Abiding TogetherS13 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 Assumption. We reflect on the beautiful reality that when Mary looks at us, she sees her Son and how we are also called to not only become aware of Christ’s presence within ourselves but also to seek His presence within those around us. In order to do this, we need to first prepare our hearts to...
2023-12-2533 min
Abiding TogetherS13 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 chat about how when we lose sight of Jesus, we are called to imitate Mary and seek until He is found. By persevering on this journey and staying strong in the face of distraction or complacency, we cultivate a deeper union with Him. God Himself is calling us to take this journey because out of love...
2023-12-1836 min
Abiding TogetherS12 E24 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 5: That You Bear Much FruitIn this episode, we conclude our five part study of Christifideles Laici. We discuss how life is a continual maturation process and in order to bear new fruit, we need to put in the effort to grow. Community is an integral part of this formation and we chat about how allowing others into our lives is necessary for this maturation and healing. We have deeply enjoyed journeying with you this summer and are excited to announce that Season 13 will begin on September 25th! God bless you friends and thank you for being a part of our community!
2023-08-1427 min
Ave ExploresThe Eucharist and the Abundant Life with Heather and Jake KhymHeather and Jake Khym talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how a deeper understanding of the Eucharist can lead to abundant, life changing healing in your life.Links:Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramLearn More about Ave Author, Heather KhymCheck out Ave Maria Press's Eucharistic Resources
2023-05-241h 07
Franciscan University PresentsHealed and Transformed | Heather Khym | Franciscan University PresentsJoin Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Heather Khym, Co-Founder of Life Restoration Ministries, Co-Host of the podcast Abiding Together, and author of the new book Abide: A Pathway to Transformative Healing and Intimacy With Jesus, as they discuss how to move from surviving to thriving by realizing that the Lord loves us even in our brokenness.
This episode’s Other Voices include Dr. Donald Kissinger, Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Regina Boerio, Professor of Psychology and Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at Franciscan...
2023-05-0558 minFranciscan University PresentsHealed and Transformed | Heather Khym | Franciscan University PresentsJoin Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Heather Khym, Co-Founder of Life Restoration Ministries, Co-Host of the podcast Abiding Together, and author of the new book Abide: A Pathway to Transformative Healing and Intimacy With Jesus, as they discuss how to move from surviving to thriving by realizing that the Lord loves us even in our brokenness.
This episode’s Other Voices include Dr. Donald Kissinger, Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Regina Boerio, Professor of Psychology and Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at Franciscan...
2023-05-0558 minLike A Mother with Katie McGradyTrusting the Spirit as moms with Heather KhymIn the early days of motherhood, we think about to-do lists and what must happen to run a home and keep kids happy and healthy. In the later days of motherhood, we’re concerned more about the future our children will find and create for themselves. Heather Khym, author and co-host of the Abiding Together podcast shares how the only way any the phases of motherhood can go well is if we trust the Spirit and recognize that we’re forming future adults that hopefully love the Lord. For Show Notes: https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/ This e...
2023-04-1749 min
The Daily RefillHe Is Still on Mission - Heather KhymWelcome to the Daily Refill: Lenten Pause!Today, Heather Khym explains that sometimes there are parts of our hearts that feel like Holy Saturdays - filled with sadness, unclarity, and waiting. However, she reminds us to hold onto hope - hope that, just as Jesus was on mission those three days in the tomb, unseen and unheard, he's still on mission for us now.Hear more from Heather on The Abiding Together Podcast: https://spokestreet.com/abiding-together/Thanks for joining us today! Be sure to check out tomorrow's episode, too, along with all...
2023-04-0802 min
Franciscan UniversityHealed and Transformed | Heather Khym | Franciscan University PresentsJoin Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Heather Khym, Co-Founder of Life Restoration Ministries, Co-Host of the podcast "Abiding Together", and author of the new book "Abide: A Pathway to Transformative Healing and Intimacy With Jesus", as they discuss how to move from surviving to thriving by realizing that the Lord loves us even in our brokenness.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MARCH 2023
2023-03-0458 min
Ave ExploresYou Deserve to Be Healed with Heather KhymHeather Khym, author of Abide and cohost of the Abiding Together podcast, shares her story of healing and her journey to understand God's love for her. Khym explains why all of us are called to and deserve, an abundant and healed life in Christ.Links:Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramLearn More About Life Restoration Ministries — Life Restoration is devoted to awakening and restoring disciples to Jesus, their authentic self, and Kingdom living. Through human and spiritual formation, as well as transforming retreats, we are joining Jesus in bringing the Kingdom of God into our everyday li...
2022-10-2646 min
Tripping Over the SaintsTripping over the Saints :: Kate Eschbach with guest Heather Khym – Episode 4Oh friends, today I had the honor of sitting down with Heather Khym to talk about saints.
Heather Khym is the cohost of the internationally popular Abiding Together Podcast.
She and her husband, Jake, are the cofounders of Life Restoration Ministries, where she serves as director of vision and ministry of the British Columbia-based apostolate. She has more than twenty-five years of experience as a speaker and retreat leader, offering workshops and conferences in the United States and Canada.
She attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, studying theology and catechetics. Heather is passionate about...
2022-10-1327 min
Abiding TogetherS11 E15 Bride Part 3: Faithful & Honoring LoveIn this episode, we continue with part three of our series on the identity of Bride: Faithful and Honoring Love. We discuss where we have been wounded or where we have wounded others and how that affects current relationships. We chat about how being guarded can inhibit vulnerability and how to navigate our blocks to grow in intimacy. We offer insights into how to come before the Lord with our preconceived ideas and allow Him to speak the truth, as well as how to maintain fidelity in relationships. This week, let us not resign ourselves to mediocrity, but recommit...
2022-05-2340 min
Way of the Heart PodcastCelebrating One Hundred (and Getting Below the Surface)Jake and Brett look back at one hundred episodes of the Way of the Heart by sharing favourite episodes, what they wish they’d talked about more, and how they’ve watched each other grow over the past four years. The show wraps up with some unscripted feedback as the men offer each other words of encouragement and observations about potential blindspots. As always, the show is a window into the brotherhood the two share, and a blueprint to help navigate the way of the heart. To celebrate our 100th episode, would you leave us a rating and review? Than...
2022-05-1659 min
A Reason for HopeWe are Broken and Beautiful w/ Jake & Heather Khym
We are Broken and Beautiful: In this episode, we hear from Jake and Heather Khym. Jake incorporates the insights of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body into his work as a private counselor and co-hosts the popular podcasts Restore the Glory and Way of the Heart. Heather is a popular speaker and author and the co-host of the internationally popular podcast Abiding Together. Jake and Heather are the co-founders of Life Restoration Ministries which seeks to create environments of encounter through conferences and workshops where people can draw close to God, experience restoration, and become fully alive...
2022-05-0249 min
Abiding TogetherLent Part 2: Freedom of HeartIn this episode, we continue in our Lenten series as we journey through Sister Miriam’s book Restore. It’s not too late to join us! You can find your copy today at Ave Maria Press. This week we discuss the power of fasting and sacrifices to bring healing within ourselves and deeper communion with Jesus. We chat about how fasting can bring forth repentance and right ordered love when we remember we are saying no, so that we can say a greater yes to Jesus, our lover. We pray that your fasting would bring about healing and restoration this...
2022-03-1434 minAbiding TogetherS11 E07 Lent Part 1: The DesertIn this episode, we begin our Lenten series as we journey through Sister Miriam’s book Restore. It’s not too late to join us! You can find your copy today at Ave Maria Press. We share our own perspectives entering this new season of Lent before diving into the first section on prayer. We speak about the healing power of the disciplines of Lent: prayer, almsgiving and fasting as a means to lean into our desire and God’s desire for us. We remind one another of the true goal of Lent: union with Christ. We pray that it ble...
2022-03-0732 min
2022-01-0443 minBuilding Through Him - Kingdom BuildersLive Conference ~ Heather KhymHeather Khym speaks at the Kingdom Builders Conference.
2022-01-0443 min
Ave ExploresHeather Khym and Preparedness During AdventHeather Khym, cohost of the Abiding Together podcast, helps us understand what preparedness really means during Advent: creating a heart that accepts God's promises long after the season.Links:Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramFollow Katie Prejean McGrady on InstagramFollow Heather Khym on Instagram
2021-12-0515 min
The Hour31. Hearing the Father's Voice PLUS Ignoring the Devil, Rebuking Lies, Claiming Truth, and Receiving Our Identity with Heather KhymWe loved Heather Khym's contribution to the Still Small Voice Challenge so much that we wanted our loyal The Hour listeners to hear it! Heather breaks down the Father's voice, how to distinguish His voice from the enemy's, claiming the truth about who God really says we are, and rebuking and destroying the lies we've come to believe. Register NOW for the free 4-Day Experience God's Power Challenge: www.idchallenges.comLearn more about Heather and her ministrySubscribe to her podcast: Abiding TogetherMusic: Landslide by Connor Flanagan
2021-09-021h 00Restore The Glory PodcastHealing in Marriage (Part 4) with Heather KhymToday, we welcome our first ever guest onto the show! Heather Khym joins us so that she and Jake can share the powerful story of how they found restoration in their marriage after Jake’s struggle with addiction came to light early in their marriage. This is a “must listen” conversation for married couples as Jake and Heather share from both the husband and wife’s perspective on dealing with tough issues and coming out stronger on the other side.
2021-08-041h 11
Abiding TogetherLoving the ChurchIn 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 only sinners. We chat about the family of the Church and our role as women to help reconcile and restore the broken places through transparency and repentance. We pray you would notice the Holy Spirit working a new thing within your heart this week. Michelle’s one thing - Be Transformed - Dr. Bob Schuchts He...
2021-05-0341 minWay of the Heart PodcastMarriage: Part 2 (with Heather Khym and Andrea Powell) The wives are back for part 2 of their discussion continued from last episode. This week, Jake & Brett invite their wives to share the feminine perspective on masculine heart. Andrea & Heather share how their husbands have led them well and also how they have challenged and encouraged them to grow when they weren’t at their best. This conversation is helpful not only for married couples but also any man who one day wants to be married and any man who wants to heal broken parts of his heart. Connect with Way of the Heart: Facebook: @wayoftheheartpodcast (https://www.facebook.com/way...
2021-03-221h 03Way of the Heart PodcastMarriage: Part 1 (with Heather Khym and Andrea Powell)This week, Jake and Brett have on the most special guests in the history of the show: their wives! They have a lovely conversation about how they met, how they’ve grown as a couple in their years of marriage and how they’ve handled and learned from their wounds and hardships of marriage. Both couples have a depth of knowledge and experience with the heights and depths of marriage and the conversation is rich with laughter, insight and love.
2021-03-0837 min
Abiding TogetherScripture Series Pt 2: New Wine - Jesus, The VineIn this episode, we continue with part 2 in our series on the Person of Jesus as revealed in Scripture. We break open one of our favorite topics: abiding in the vine. We talk about the freedom that comes from dependence on Jesus and the patience required to allow fruit to mature. When we can let down our defenses of self-protection and allow ourselves to be crushed as grapes, God can transform us into a new wine that is good and sweet, even if it hurts. Jesus is inviting us into a maturation process, a continual surrender that will ultimately...
2020-11-0936 min
Abiding TogetherThe Power of Poverty, the Beauty of Mercy - Part 2The Power of Poverty & The Beauty of Mercy - Part 2 In this episode we continue with Part 2 of our interview with Fr Mark-Mary CFR. We discuss the invitation to encounter the presence of Jesus in the poor, our fears that can get in the way, and living the corporal works of mercy with those who are among us. Fr. Mark Mary’s one thing - All the lovely women in his life and their amazing feminine genius, most especially Michelle Benzinger Sister Miriam’s one thing - Cause of our Joy - Mother Mary...
2020-10-1924 min
Abiding TogetherAn Unshakeable God in Unprecedented TimesIn this episode we talk about how we are finding the Lord and clinging to Him in a time that is uncertain and wrought with suffering and isolation. We discuss how these times of difficulty expose how strong our root systems are and the difference between isolation vs solitude . We also chat about the importance of learning to lament and offer our sorrow to God instead of shutting it down or wallowing in self pity. The invitation is for us to build our foundation on our unshakeable God. Sister Miriam’s one thing - Heather’s new back...
2020-09-2135 min
The Catholic Feminist156: Bravery and Real Restoration ft. Heather KhymReal healing is not a passive process. It’s active. It requires bravery. It requires leaning in. It requires vulnerability. These are things we know but fail to act on. We’d rather drown our sorrows in #hustling, in alcohol, in social media pseudo justice. Especially when the hurt came from the church or its members, how do we find true healing in Christ? Heather Khym is a wife, mom, podcaster, and speaker with a passion for helping women find true healing in their lives. Today on the show she talks about how her husband’s porn...
2020-07-0839 min
Abiding TogetherIn the School of the Holy Spirit Part 3: Chapter Three and ConclusionIn the School of the Holy Spirit Part 3: Chapter Three and Conclusion In this episode we wrap up Part 3 of our book study on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book In the School of the Holy Spirit. We discuss how to discern between the voice of the Lord and our own voice or the enemy’s voice. We also talk about practical tools for wielding the sword of truth as well as discernment in vocation, ministry, and life. Sister Miriam’s one thing - The new Bible study from Ascension on the book of Hebrews (Available now fo...
2020-06-1543 min
The Feminine Genius PodcastOur Stories, God's Victory — with Heather Khym"What if I'm standing in the way of something God wants to do?" This was the question that Heather Khym was confronted with when asked if she would ever consider starting a podcast. Years later, she is a co-host of the very popular and successful show Abiding Together with Michelle Benzinger and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT. Throughout her life, Heather has seen the ways that God has used her yes for something beautiful. In this episode, I talk to Heather about her personal faith journey, how Abiding Together came to be, and her conviction in the fact that...
2020-05-1139 min
Abiding TogetherSeized by Beauty (with Bishop Robert Barron)Seized by Beauty (with Bishop Robert Barron) In this episode, we have the distinct pleasure of having Bishop Robert Barron as our guest. We talk about everything from how he takes his coffee to experiences of beauty that lift us beyond the natural to a transcendent encounter with God. We also discuss how to engage with the culture and extract what is good, true, and beautiful, so that we can not only relate, but be relevant in our mission of evangelization. Sister Miriam’s one thing - Friends of the Bridegroom: For a Rene...
2020-05-0440 min
Abiding TogetherReflections on Pope Francis' Easter MessagePope Francis’ Easter Message In this episode we talk about Pope Francis’s Easter homily. We discuss the themes of not being paralyzed in the midst of fear, overcoming self protection, the power in choosing to do the next right thing, and practicing resurrection in our lives. Small acts of love and receiving the gift of hope can be the game changers we need in this season. Sister Miriam’s one thing - Heather Khym’s playlist, “Hallelujah is our Song” Michelle’s one thing - The series The Chosen (Watch the trailer)
2020-04-2035 min
Abiding TogetherThe Return of the Prodigal Son Book Study Part 5 - Becoming the FatherBecoming the Father In this episode, we continue with Part 5 of our book study on The Return of the Prodigal Son and discuss “Becoming the Father”. Many of us have heard the invitation to live as daughters and sons of God, but most of us haven’t heard the invitation to become the father/mother. We will always be children of God, but we are simultaneously invited to mature into becoming a spiritual mother and father, providing, comforting, nurturing others in selfless ways. We also discuss how God wants to heal our idea of who He is and th...
2020-03-2338 min
Abiding TogetherThe Return of the Prodigal Son Book Study Part 4 - The FatherThe Father In this episode, we continue with Part 4 of our book study on The Return of the Prodigal Son and talk about God the Father. We discuss the failure of earthly and spiritual fathers and how God wants to restore our understanding of His fatherhood. We also talk about the mercy of the Father, the invitation to receive His blessing, and how the Father's heart burns for us to come home to Him. Sister Miriam’s one thing - Come Out of Hiding - Stephanie Gretzinger and Celebrate Me Home - Kenny Loggins M...
2020-03-1638 min
Way of the Heart PodcastWord for the YearEpisode 37 - Word of the Year Summary: Jake and Brett discuss the practice of praying about a word for the year and how this practice is about having a prophetic vision from God for your year. Guiding Scripture: “Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.” (Proverbs 29:18) Key points: - Jake first heard about praying for a word for the year from his wife Heather and the Abiding Together Podcast - The word of the year is about hearing about a personal and spec...
2019-12-3031 min
Abiding TogetherMaking Room for OthersMaking Room for Others In the second part of our Advent series, we interview Ennie Hickman, our good friend and founder of Del Rey Collective. We talk in depth about what it means to actually love our neighbor and how to make “room at the inn” for strangers and people in the periphery of our lives. We also talk about hospitality and making our hearts ready for guests before making our homes ready. Ennie’s one thing - The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson Sister Miriam’s one thing - Silicone Tea Cover...
2019-12-0946 min
Abiding TogetherThe Light Shines in the DarknessThe Light Shines in the Darkness In this episode we have a fascinating interview with Fr. Justin Brady, priest and exorcist. We talk about the battle between the light and the dark and how the enemy attempts to keep us far from God. We often forget that God has won the battle and has given us all that we need through the sacrifice of Jesus and the ministry of the Church to overcome darkness in our lives and experience healing and peace. Sister Miriam’s one thing - Peaceful Christmas playlist...
2019-12-0245 min
Abiding TogetherGratitudeGratitude In this episode we talk about the power of gratitude and how it can dramatically change our perspectives and transform our experience of the world. Gratitude helps us to change the focus from ourselves or the things we don't have to a heart that is thankful, humble and open to all the good things God is blessing us with. The truth is that if we can worship and give thanks to God in the midst of trials, it can spiritually break through bitterness and birth a new hope. Sister Miriam’s...
2019-11-2532 min
Abiding TogetherEucharistic Amazement: May We Never Lose Our WonderEucharist Amazement: May We Never Lose Our Wonder In this episode we talk about the new pew report that shows only ⅓ of American Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. We share about how we need to renew Eucharistic amazement in tangible ways and share our own experiences of the power of the Eucharist in our lives. Sister Miriam’s one thing - The Homesick Candle Heather sent to me for my birthday. Michelle’s one thing - A new worship playlist called Crossing Over Heather’s one thing...
2019-10-0732 min
Abiding TogetherThe Art of ConversationToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather discuss how to have fruitful and authentic small group discussions that provide safety and opportunities for deep connection with others. We give insights into how to talk in a vulnerable way, how to sit at one another’s feet and listen, and what the ingredients are for meaningful conversations. We hope this offers some helpful insights for going deeper in your friendships and small faith groups with other women. One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing - Heather’s Greek Salad...
2019-05-2735 min
Abiding TogetherCultivating a Life of PrayerToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather discuss their own personal prayer lives and how it has changed through seasons and vocation. They also chat about how to develop a rhythm of prayer, cultivating spiritual disciplines, and how to pray with your spouse. One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing - The beautiful hike at Heather’s house Michelle’s one thing - Devotion to the Sacred Heart Heather’s one thing - Our friend of the podcast Michael Corcoro Discussion Questions What form of prayer do you f...
2019-05-2034 min
Abiding TogetherRestoring the Beauty RecapToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather recap their conference on restoring the beauty with special guest Fr. Josh Johnson. We talk about the four themes of our weekend and how this applies to all of us at every stage in our spiritual journey. We also discuss what it looks like to have restored hearts, femininity, hope, relationships. One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing - Book by Dr. Conrad Bars I Will Give Them a New Heart Michelle’s one thing - Being together Heather’s one thing...
2019-05-1345 min
Abiding TogetherThe Heart of a MotherToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather talk about the gift and calling of motherhood. Whether it be biological or spiritual motherhood, every woman is called to offer her maternity. Motherhood stretches our hearts to love more deeply and give new life to others. We talk about adoption and spiritual motherhood, which allows others to be born in our hearts as we image the gift of adoption that God has given to us. Visit ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One...
2019-05-0632 min
Abiding TogetherRolling StonesToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather talk about Pope Francis' Easter message and how we can truly live in the Resurrection. We discuss the power of God that can roll away even the hardest stones in our heart and what the common blocks are to hope in Jesus. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing - Seminarians at Mundelein Seminary Michelle’s one thing - Writings of F...
2019-04-2929 min
Abiding TogetherDivine MercyToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather talk about the gift of God's mercy. In light of the diary of St. Faustina, they discuss how often we don't turn to God in our weakness and sin because of shame or a belief that we are not worthy. The truth is that God's mercy is a free, inexhaustible gift that our loving Father wants to give to us in abundance. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We Love...
2019-04-2230 min
Abiding TogetherHealing the Whole Person: Interview with Dr. Bob SchuchtsToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather have another heart to heart conversation with our good friend Dr. Bob Schuchts. Dr. Bob is a family and marriage counsellor for 40 years and founder of JPII Healing Center. Dr. Bob shares about the 7 universal wounds in the human person that affect how we relate to others, ourselves, and God. He teaches about how those present themselves in our lives and how we can begin the healing journey that leads to freedom. You can find more about Dr. Bob’s ministry at https://jpiihealingcenter.org/ ...
2019-04-1543 min
Abiding TogetherLent Book Study 6 - Keep Your Soul At PeaceToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather finish up their Lenten series on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. They talk about how God wants to build a house where he dwells within us and how we are invited to be receptive and open instead of self protective. They dig into what causes us to lose peace and ask how are we letting the Prince of Peace take care of our difficult situations in life. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in yo...
2019-04-0835 min
Abiding TogetherLent Book Study 5 - Beauty in Our MessToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather continue the conversation in week five of Lent on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We talk about how we often cover up our weakness and sin in attempts to make ourselves more presentable to God, but that God wants to draw near to us in our weakness and receive every part of us. We also talk about some rules of discernment and how to abandon our will to God in total trust. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the sh...
2019-04-0137 min
Abiding TogetherLent Book Study 4 - The Life I Wish I HadToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather continue the conversation in week 4 of Lent with Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We talk about the frequent human experience of wishing that we had a different life or circumstance than the one we really have. We discuss how the enemy can block us from understanding where God is in our suffering and that the key is to allow the Holy Spirit to change our hearts and open our eyes to a new perspective. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to...
2019-03-2535 min
Abiding TogetherLent Book Study 3 - How We Fight Our BattlesToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather continue the conversation in week three of Lent on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We talk about how fear often causes us to self protect or hustle to escape suffering instead of trusting God. We discuss the power of making space for God and his providence in our lives and how we can trust him when we experience suffering. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We...
2019-03-1832 min
Abiding TogetherLent Book Study 2 - Fighting the Right BattleToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather continue the conversation on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. They discuss the importance of learning to fight the right battles and how often the enemy distracts us by enticing us to live small stories and fight the wrong battles, which we often lose or exhaust us. We also talk about being anchored in the identity as children of God, the power we gain from keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, and where our true home is. Visit www.ascensionpress.co...
2019-03-1130 min
Abiding TogetherLent Book Study 1 - Battling for PeaceToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather begin Lent with reflections on the book Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe. They chat about the truth that without God we can do nothing and that searching for peace isn’t about doing more, but opening to the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We are challenged by our calling to be peacemakers and we can’t do that if we don’t have the peace of God first within us. We also ask, what is taking our attention away from the gaze o...
2019-03-0439 min
Abiding TogetherMarriage and Restoration with Dr. Bob SchuchtsToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather talk with special guest, Dr. Bob Schuchts. Dr. Bob has been a marriage and family therapist for 40 years and is the founder of the JP II Healing Center. He shares about the five areas of intimacy in marriage and the role of healing and restoration in the places that have hurt that intimacy. Check out more info about Dr. Bob’s ministry Check out his books: “Be Healed” “Be Transformed” “Real Suffering” Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogethe...
2019-02-2547 min
Abiding TogetherHope and Healing in Times of TrialToday on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather talk about living with the reality of depression, anxiety and hardships in life. We have some vulnerable conversation about our personal journeys and share the things we have learned along the way that have anchored our hearts in the hope of Jesus and allowed for healing and growth. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We Love This Week: Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Adam Young- The Purpose of...
2019-02-1841 min
Abiding TogetherBook Study Part 3 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Chapters 9-12Today in the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Heather, and Michelle progress with the book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (chapters 9-12). They continue to relate the story concepts with our spiritual life by discussing themes like the false narrative of the enemy, the dynamic of stoney hearts that God wants to restore and turn to flesh, true living of the paschal mystery, and the power of God’s resurrection power in our lives. We hope you enjoy this episode! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in...
2019-02-0431 min
Abiding TogetherWord of the YearWelcome back for Season 5! In this episode, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather kick off the new year by discussing the concept of a “word of the year”, a word given to us by God to help shape our heart, mind, and direction for 2019. They each share what they believe God has spoken to them for this year, how to cultivate it, and how we can listen to the voice of God and His guidance. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We Love...
2019-01-0737 min
Abiding TogetherAdvent and the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius: Interview with Debbie Herbeck (Part 3)In this weeks episode we finish up our Advent series, the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius, with a wonderful conversation with special guest Debbie Herbeck. Debbie is a wife, mother, and grandmother who disciples young women and lives radical love in action. She shares with us her journey from Judaism to Catholicism, the cost of the Gospel in her own family, and her life changing encounter with Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. She also shares how Mary has been pivotal in her life and challenges us to open our hearts to love. To find out more about Debbie you...
2018-12-1743 min
Abiding TogetherAdvent and the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius (Part 1)Today we begin a short Advent series on the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius. We break open what happens in the power of community and what it means to come together in a circle and champion one another and to offer a place to be seen, known, and celebrated. We use the relationship of Mary and Elizabeth as the model and share our own story of how we met, how God has used our fellowship to encourage and fight for one another and how to offer true friendship and love for one another. One Thing We Love...
2018-12-0339 min
Abiding TogetherTeach Us to PrayLearning how to pray is one of the topics Christians are continually striving to learn more about. In this episode we talk in depth about a couple of forms of prayer and also share some of our personal experiences and insights from our own prayer life. We hope that this conversation blesses you and encourages you to pray and encounter Christ more deeply. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing - Her best pals Heather and Michelle! Michelle's One Thing - The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today by F...
2018-10-1536 min
Thriving in the TrenchesThriving in the Trenches - Heather KhymWe ladies at Thriving in the Trenches love to be able to inspire and encourage others in their Catholic faith. But even as much as we love to encourage others, we always appreciate being encouraged ourselves. The ladies over at the Abiding Together Podcast are a faithful Catholic voice full of encouragement and wisdom for all of us in the trenches. On this week’s episode we get to interview one of the three hosts, Heather Khym. It was such an uplifting conversation hearing the way the Lord has worked in Khym’s life and also through the lives of the...
2018-08-2700 min
Some Poems of Shakespeare by SHAKESPEARE, WilliamEpisode 51: Summer Series: Heather Khym of the Abiding Together Podcast - Thriving in the Trenches a Catholic PodcastWe ladies at Thriving in the Trenches love to be able to inspire and encourage others in their Catholic faith. But even as much as we love to encourage others, we always appreciate being encouraged ourselves. The ladies over at the Abiding Together Podcast are a faithful Catholic voice full of encouragement and wisdom for all of us in the trenches. On this week’s episode we get to interview one of the three hosts, Heather Khym. It was such an uplifting conversation hearing the way the Lord has worked in Khym’s life and also through the lives of t...
2018-08-2739 min
Thriving in the Trenches a Catholic PodcastEpisode 51: Summer Series: Heather Khym of the Abiding Together PodcastWe ladies at Thriving in the Trenches love to be able to inspire and encourage others in their Catholic faith. But even as much as we love to encourage others, we always appreciate being encouraged ourselves. The ladies over at the Abiding Together Podcast are a faithful Catholic voice full of encouragement and wisdom for all of us in the trenches. On this week’s episode we get to interview one of the three hosts, Heather Khym. It was such an uplifting conversation hearing the way the Lord has worked in Khym’s life and also through the lives of th...
2018-08-2739 min
Abiding TogetherMeet Michelle BenzingerWhile the ladies are taking the summer off here is a bonus episode where we get the chance to get to know Michelle Benzinger a little better. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast | Android Phone | Spotify | RSS Michelle Benzinger - Michelle Benzinger is a national women’s speaker, creative entrepreneur, and advocate for marginalized women and children. She is the visionary leader of Greenhouse Collective and the creative director of Meaningful Market. She co-hosts a podcast, Abiding Together with Sr. Miriam Heidland and Heather Khym. Michelle and her husband, Chris, have served in glo...
2018-08-1315 min
Abiding TogetherMeet Heather KhymThe ladies are off for the summer, but we have a bonus interview so you can get to know Heather Khym a little more.
2018-07-0916 min
Abiding TogetherBook Study - Gaudete Et Exsultate Chapter 4 & 5 (Part 3)In this episode wrap up our study of Gaudete Et Exsultate with chapters 4 & 5. We talk about everything from bullying on social media, the pitfalls of gossip, discernment, and how we can get rid of the poser and experience freedom in humility and poverty of spirit. We also talk about the gift of joy in the midst of struggle and living holiness in the small things. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing - Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri J. M. Nouwen Michelle's One Thing - That the Golden State Warriors won...
2018-06-1834 minAbiding TogetherBook Study - Gaudete Et Exsultate Chapter 1 (Part 1)In this episode we begin our 3 part study of “Gaudete Et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad)” by Pope Francis. We start with a discussion of Chapter 1, “The Call to Holiness”, and that this call is not for the elite, but for everyone to live out in their own unique way. We talk about the misconceptions of what holiness looks like, share some personal stories of how God brought freedom to areas we felt pressure to live a certain way, and how God wants us to come alive. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing...
2018-06-0439 min
Abiding TogetherS03 Episode 18: The Holy Spirit w/ Fr. Dave PivonkaAs we approach Pentecost this week, we thought it would be awesome to have a conversation about the Holy Spirit with Fr. Dave Pivonka TOR. Fr. Dave created the “Wild Goose” project with 4PM Media and has a deep devotion to the Holy Spirit. We had the pleasure of hearing Fr. Dave’s story and chatted with him about how to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit and practical ways to open our hearts to a new Pentecost in our own hearts. We were moved and inspired by this conversation and hope that you will be too. You can ch...
2018-05-1435 min
Abiding TogetherS03 Episode 16: RoyaltyIn this weeks episode we reflect on the theme of our Royalty and how we are adopted daughters and sons of the King and therefore we are royal. We discuss the themes from the women’s retreat we did together in British Columbia last week and share about God’s invitation to us, our identity, how to grow in intimacy with Him, and our royal inheritance. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing - The Bloom Tulip Festival Michelle's One Thing -The film "Embracing the Unknown" Michelle's Other One Thing - Steffany Gretzinger - Ox...
2018-04-3032 min
Abiding TogetherS03 Episode 15: IntimacyThere is good news and bad news. The bad news is Michelle, Sr. Miriam, and Heather planned on recording a podcast while at the Royal Retreat held this last weekend in British Columbia. Because Michelle's flight was over 3 hours late they didn't have time to record a new podcast. The good news is we have a recording of Heather's talk from Saturday of the retreat on intimacy. Here are the two videos Heather used in her talk: Adoptions Wedding first looks Discussion Questions: How does it make you feel when God...
2018-04-2338 min
Abiding TogetherS03 Episode 14: John 21In this week's episode we break open John 21, where Peter goes back to his old way of life, encounters Jesus, and reconciles with him. We discuss how we often go back to our old ways after Lent, but that God is calling us to deeper intimacy and transformation. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing - “Find Me” - Jonathan Helser Michelle's One Thing - “What a Beautiful Name” - Hillsong Heather's One Thing - “Nothing Without You” - Will Reagan Discussion Questions: What are some reasons why you go back to old ways of...
2018-04-1633 min
Abiding TogetherS02 Episode 14: Believe – Advent Part 4In part 4 of our Advent series "Believe" we are super excited that we get to record together in person! We talk about what it means to believe and hold on to God's promises even in dark times and we reflect on Mary's "fiat". One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing - In thanksgiving and gratitude to God for my 15th anniversary of my vows and being able to spend it with Heather and Michelle. Michelle's One Thing - Our listeners who are missionaries! Thank you for being obedient! Heather's One Thing - Soup!
2017-12-1829 min
Abiding TogetherS02 Episode 09: Abiding Together with Lisa BrenninkmeyerIn this episode we have a special guest and dear friend Lisa Brenninkmeyer! She is the founder of Walking With Purpose, a Catholic women’s Bible study that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We chat about how she seeks to abide with Christ in the midst of balancing busy family life and work and how to abide with others in community. Walking with Purpose bible studies WalkingWithPurpose.com Download this beautiful Abide in Me printable scripture verse. Check out this video about Walking With Purpose ...
2017-11-1336 min
Abiding TogetherS02 Episode 08: What I Would Say To My Younger SelfIn this episode we talk about advice and words of truth we wish we could give to our young adult selves. We speak about places of identity, calling, that your vocation is not the finish line, and the importance of allowing people with wisdom to speak into your life. One Thing We Love This Week: Heather Khym's One Thing - Brene Brown Michelle Benzinger's One Thing - Blessed is She Advent Journal Sr. Miriam's One Thing - Yeti Cup Group Questions What advice would you give to your younger self or to yourself right...
2017-11-0637 min
Abiding TogetherS02 Episode 07: Beauty Will Save the WorldIn this episode we talk about the quote "Beauty will Save the World" by Dostoevsky. We discuss how true beauty leads you outside of yourself to humanity and to the Divine Creator, whereas the counterfeits lead us away. We address how paying attention to our life allows us to experience epiphanies of beauty. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing - Don’t Believe the Lie, Bill Johnson Michelle Benzinger's One Thing - Examen Journal Michelle Benzinger's Other One Thing - CreatingToLove.com Heather Khym's One Thing - Nurses and doctors who offer ca...
2017-10-3031 min
Abiding TogetherS02 Episode 04: The Art of Loving (with Chris Benzinger and Jake Khym)Chris Benzinger and Jake Khym are back as our guests as we talk about the art of loving well. We journey into the topics of recognizing one another’s stories, championing dreams, how to bring the questions of our identity to God and fighting for (not against!) the ones we love. One Thing We Love This Week: Chris's One thing - The word "fierce" Michelle's One thing - 33 Days to Merciful Love, Michael E.Gaitley, MIC Sr. Miriam's One thing - Fall candles Heather's One thing - The Storybook Bible Jake's One thing - "When the Soul Li...
2017-10-0949 min
Abiding TogetherS02 Episode 03: How to Pray for Your Children - and people important to you!In this episode we feature our first guests! And they are men!! Jake Khym and Chris Benzinger join us as we delve into how to pray for your children, the blessing of their hearts and the hope we have for those whom God has placed in our lives. They not only capture how to father your children well, but also how to live as a child of God. One Thing We Love This Week: Michelle's One thing - The Unfathomable: Third Time’s a Charm??? WITH CHRIST ALONE Chris's One thing - Podcast by Jonathan David & Me...
2017-10-0243 min