His Beloved Catholic Podcast

Today we have an amazing human being as our guest. Her name is Jennifer Kirsch and she is the mother of three children, one with Down Syndrome. She tells us the story of how her life changed when William was born, how she learned to trust God in the process, and to see William as an integral part of the Body of Christ. While parenting William, God put a mission on her heart to teach Catholic schools and parishes how to see the inherent value in all of God's children and to create programs that allow children with special needs to thrive with their typically developing children. This program is called Shepherd them All. I have always loved learning from Jennifer and I think you will love her today too! https://www.shepherdthemall.orgDo you have a teen girl in your life? Check out the Girls Arise Podcast. We will have new episodes this summer https://open.spotify.com/show/1qxh3XY9gpuALyz51ctSjy

We have a fantastic guest today. Jenn Lozano from Heart of the Father Ministries is here. Her father-in-law Neil Lozano is the author of the book Unbound, which is a guide to Catholic deliverance ministry. Jenn travels around with her husband Matt Lozano teaching people about Unbound. She is also the one of the hosts of the Open Door podcast with Heart of the Father Ministries. You can visit the Heart of the Father website to gain more info about conferences, trainings ,prayer ministry, and their podcast https://heartofthefather.comJenn speaks beautifully about the song "The Song of the Lamb" by Harvest

Liz Joseph is back on the podcast today! She is a dear friend who was on the podcast way back on episode 18. She shared her story of adoption and having a child with Down Syndrome named Benny. On this episode she shares with us the tragic loss of her Benny and how God was so near to her family through the devastation. This is a hard story to hear, but one with so much joy and redemption. Stick around to the end to hear how God has abundantly blessed their family.

Kendra is back!!!!!! We are thrilled to have Kendra with us on the podcast today. She catches us up on her life and shares some hard parts of her life that the Lord has been kind enough to walk her through. We also talk about the Jubilee year of Hope and how the Lord desires freedom for all of us. That Sounds Fun Podcast with Jonathan Roumie⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oJyQYsojSCmeWtU2RXmcA?si=U2ykxHSDS9ONCQErHUvCLA⁠

Welcome back friends! This week we are taking a break from our typical format and kicking off Lent with a little retreat just for you. We are sharing Megan's talk from a large Catholic youth conference on prayer. The theme of the conference was a quote by St. Augustine that says "Whole prayer is nothing but love." Megan's talk was on the subject of why we pray. The answer is we pray because of who He is. Find a comfy spot and let the words of Jesus wash over you through this episode. Stay all the way to the end for a powerful prayer experience!

Lent is almost here! On this episode Lindsey and Megan talk about the guilt that we face as Catholics and how the enemy uses it to keep us from experiencing the great love of God. We talk about Lent and how it should lead to freedom and intimacy with Jesus. We also discuss motherhood and the heavy burden that women carry for their families and the faith of their children. Hopefully this episode will give you freedom to enjoy Lent this year with Jesus. Things we talked about:"Ten Things I wish I could Tell Myself 10 Years ago About Lent" by Stephanie Weinerthttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EbJyAvzs2/The Catholic Exorcism App:-The Prayer for Parents-The I am Prayer Family Ideas for Lenthttps://www.catholicicing.com/activities-for-families-throughout-lent/Laugh and Grow Bible Story of Easterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gRMSAhjhPA

Today is a big day, huge! Megan's husband, Chad, is joining us today. He has been very sick for the last five years with a disease that has taken him to rock bottom. Through this disease the Lord has been working in his heart in powerful ways. On the podcast today he shares his story of finally letting the Lord in and surrendering his heart to Jesus. He also talks about the wild ride that the Holy Spirit has taken him on, once he learned to trust the Spirit. This is a powerful story that will inspire you to trust in the Spirit as well. If you have not heard about Chad's illness go back and listen to episode 24 of our podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/his-beloved-catholic-podcast/id1533376324?i=1000518988170

Milan Chaump is here today you guys! Milan is full of live and love for Jesus. She is a youth minister of a large Catholic Church in the Austin area. She has been known to carry around a large inflatable cow and make Christmas cards for her cat, which we get to hear all about. Milan loves her job and the teens in her care. On any given week you can find her at a basketball game, theatre performance, dance recital you name it. She believes in deep relationship with her teens as a method to invite them into relationship with Jesus and it is powerful to watch. On this episode she tells us about her time as a missionary for Vagabond Missions in inner city Pittsburgh. She also shares how as a child when she needed community and security God continually provided her with a village to surround her with His love. There was a beautiful thread through this episode of relational ministry and being love to teens and children who need it. Milan experienced this a teen, then went on to the that person for so many teens in her adult life.

We are continuing our series on the revival that is happening in the Catholic Church. I firmly believe that healing and deliverance are a huge part of the revival that is coming. God desires to see His church set free. Our friend Norine Shaivitz is joining us on the podcast today. She shares with us the story of deep wounds that she endured when her daughter was born with a cancerous tumor and the healing that the Lord has given her over the years. Norine has a deep and tender love for the Lord that exudes from her. If only this episode were caught on video you could see the way she smiled with love for Him the whole time. It is a powerful episode that will transform your heart! Listen and share with a friend.   We talk quite a bit about healing on the podcast today. Here are some other episodes that we have done on healing in the past.    Ep. 91 “Healing Wounds with the Movie Encanto” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/his-beloved-catholic-podcast/id1533376324?i=1000646381335   Ep 73. “Healing and Freedom” with Haley Riney https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/his-beloved-catholic-podcast/id1533376324?i=1000630296227   Ep. 51 Healing Prayer” with Theresa Stephens https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/his-beloved-catholic-podcast/id1533376324?i=1000567539354   Ep. 40 Healing Prayer and the Eucharistic Revival with Fr. Charlie Garza  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/his-beloved-catholic-podcast/id1533376324?i=1000549885248

Today we have such a fun guest for you and we are talking about revival on college campuses. Gabby Rodriguez is a junior at Texas A&M university and a dear friend of ours. Megan had the joy of being her Confirmation sponsor and High School Theology teacher. Gabby grew up as a Catholic school kid, but always felt like she was missing something. She shares with us how she transitioned from being a child who was raised in the Catholic faith to an adult lives her life for Jesus. We also talk quite a bit about how we can partner with our protestant friends and learn from them while staying true to who we are as Catholics. Gabby is a joy and you will love her!!

Have you ever wondered how do I teach my kids to pray? How do I instill in my family a love for Jesus? Well today on the podcast we get to hear from someone who knows first hand. Our guest Sarah Hoyt is a mom and wife who lives out the meaning of revival in her family every day. She is also the oldest daughter of Deacon Ralph and Susan Poyo. We interviewed Deacon Ralph last year and you can go back and listen to his episode at the link below. He is a prominent Catholic speaker and raised Sarah and her sisters in the power of the Holy Spirit and taught them to love Jesus and the Catholic Church. On this episode we ask Sarah what it was like to be raised by two parents whose life mission is to bring revival and evangelization in the Catholic Church. We also get to hear how she and her husband Russel have made faith and prayer and focal point of their family. We also talk about charisms and beauty. Sarah shares with us her new adventure as a cottage baker with her new business Bloom and Dough. You will love Sarah! If you enjoy this episode please share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/episodes/78--Discipleship-in-the-Pews-with-Deacon-Ralph-Poyo-e2blfqt

Happy 100th episode!! Thanks for being here friends. Today Lindsey and Megan sit down and reflect on where God has been moving in their lives and what He is up to this year. The Holy Spirit was really moving in this conversation and there were several a-ha moments! Do you choose a word or Saint of the year? Share it with us on Instagram or Facebook. Things we chat about: "The Life of Mary as Seen By the Mystics" by Raphael Brown "Broken Mary" by Kevin Matthews "Consecration to St. Joseph" By Fr. Donald Calloway

Today we have Heidi Lott on the podcast. She is our new co-host, Lindsey's, sister. Lindsey and her sisters are hysterical together. They exude southern charm and you will love Heidi! She shares an amazing story of how the Lord called her husband to the Catholic Church. It took 10 long years, but it was well worth the wait. We also talk about the pro-life movement and how the Lord is moving in our hearts this Advent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

After a loooong break we are thrilled to be back! We announced last summer that Kendra has gone back to work and no longer has the time to record the podcast. We miss her terribly, but God has sent someone incredible to fill her seat at the podcast table. My dear friend Lindsey Garansuay will be our new co-host. She is a delight and you will LOVE her! On this episode we get to hear all about Lindsey, her faith journey, and how God called her to join us on the podcast. I cannot wait to share my sweet friend with you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Hello again! The volume on this episode is better. If you struggled to listen before try again. Hey friends! It has been oh so very long, but Kendra and Megan are back today discussing their experience at the Eucharistic Congress last week. The Spirit is moving in the Catholic Church and we are ready for revival. Listen to the end of the episode for an important update on His Beloved and where the podcast is going. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Today we have our friend Aaron on the podcast. He is the husband of Mary Kate who was on the podcast a couple of weeks ago. He fell in love with Jesus in High School and became a missionary as a young adult. He has served all over the country on college campuses and he was the director of an inner city Detroit Youth program called Youth Works. While he was a missionary he fell in love with the Catholic Church and converted to Catholicism. On the podcast today Aaron tells us AMAZING stories of the power of God. We were shocked by the way God has moved in and through His ministry. Aaron also has a heart for outreach and for encountering people. We can all learn from his amazing ability to connect heart to heart with people and his trust in the power of God. You will be inspired by this episode!! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

James Longoria is back on the podcast! James is the worship leader for our His Beloved retreats and youth minister at a church near us. He was on our podcast way back on episode 28 and you can go back and hear his entire story if you would like. It is powerful! Today he shares a new story with us that took place this summer. James, who has an anointed voice, suddenly lost his voice after becoming ill in April. For months he was unable to sing or even speak without coughing. In the process, he met Jesus in a way that he had never experienced Him before and learned to trust Him with our without the gift that he had been given. It is a powerful, miracle story and one that can teach us a lot about trusting in God even when things feel out of control. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Today we have a wonderful new friend, Mary Kate Sowell, on the podcast. She is a Catholic marriage and family therapist in the Austin area. She shares with us the social crises that pre-teens and teens go through when moving from one stage of development to the next and how this effects their identity development. We talk about gender confusion and how as family and friends we can support teens in these stages. Mary Kate is a wealth of knowledge and a lot of fun too. We get to hear the story of how she met her husband and how she came to live in Texas. Erik Erikson's stages of Psycho-Social Development Infancy – Basic trust versus mistrust Toddler – Autonomy versus shame and doubt Preschool-age – Initiative versus guilt School-age – Industry versus inferiority Adolescence – Identity versus identity confusion Young adulthood – Intimacy versus isolation Middle age – Generativity versus stagnation‌ Older adulthood – Integrity versus despair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYCBdZLCDBQ Pints with Aquinas- Freedom After A Homosexual Lifestyle w/ Kim Zember Homosexual Lifestyle w/ Kim Zember --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Today we have an adorable couple on our podcast. Chase and Viva Crouse are here to talk all things Catholic Fitness. Chase has a background in ministry and Viva is an actress. A few years ago the Lord put on their hearts to become personal trainers and to train people using Theology of the Body and Catholic principles. That is when they started a Catholic personal training company called Hypurofit. During our conversation they explain how fitness and health should not be quick bursts that just fizzle out, but long lasting habits that allow us to live out the calling that God has for our lives. We also get to hear their adorable love story. They are a ton of fun and you will love them. You can find Chase and Viva on their website or their instagram accounts. https://www.hypurofit.org/ Viva Crouse https://www.instagram.com/vivacrouse/ Chase Crouse https://www.instagram.com/chase.crouse/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Hey there friends! Some terrible illnesses struck our house last week, so we were not able to record a new episode. We decided to share one of our favorites from last year. This was part of our "Find Your Fire" Series. On this episode Megan and Kendra dive deep into Dr. Bob Schutts writings about healing wounds using the movie Encanto. We highly recommend that after you listen to this one, go back and listen to the whole series if you didn't hear it the first time starting on episode #54. Even if you heard this episode last year give it a listen again. The Lord may just surprise you and invite you into a different aspect of healing while you listen. Today we have a little fun with the deep topic of generational wounds and trauma. This is the next episode in our series "Find Your Fire". The movie Encanto has so much to teach us about charisms, gifts, wounding and generational trauma. We know that not everyone loves Disney movies, but the Lord speaks to Megan through Disney movies. If we look at them in the light of the Holy Spirit even Disney can teach us thing or two about the heart of God. We talk about our own struggles, wounds, and how we can over come wounds to live in freedom and fly with the Lord. For healing retreats or books by Dr. Bob Schutts visit this site https://jpiihealingcenter.org/ Dr. Bob's podcast https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/ Unbound- Deliverance Prayer Ministry and Podcast https://heartofthefather.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Today we have an awesome guest for you guys!  His name is Gian Gamboa and he is the campus minister (a.k.a. “That Jesus Guy”) at a Catholic High School in Austin. He is so dynamic and full of energy for Jesus it's infectious!  Here he shares with us everything from his reversion to the faith to what kind of lunch box he used as a kid (if any) and everything in between.  He has an incredible story of meeting and falling in love with his bride that is the sweetest!  We hope his story speaks to your heart and inspires you to run hard after Jesus! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Today we have Heather Murphy, the Development Director of Couple to Couple League. She shares with us a new initiative that CTCL has for women during Lent. We were blown away, by what she shared. This program would be fantastic for all teens and young adult women. It could also be helpful for any woman who is struggling month to month with her cycle.  Couple to Couple League, the premier provider of Natural Family Planning resources just launched Revelation90, a 90 day course where women take a deep dive into their wellness habits to reveal their healthiest, happiest selves. Drawing on the expertise of program partners SoulCore and Temple+Table, Revelation90 provides a holistic answer to the persistent health problems that women face today. The inaugural Revelation90 challenge will kick off on Ash Wednesday, February 14, and end 90 days later on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, May 13. Katie Zulanas, Executive Director of Couple to Couple League, says Revelation90 is the answer to a problem that the Couple to Couple League has observed for years. “Working with hundreds of thousands of women in helping them learn about and understand their fertility, we have unfortunately seen a disturbing trend of cycles becoming more irregular,” Zulanas said. “A woman's cycle is an extremely accurate indicator of overall health. Revelation90 will not only give you great insight into your health, it will give you the tools needed to design a happier, healthier, smarter lifestyle.” To register or get more info about Revelation 90 visit www.revelation90.org Our listeners (and friends and family) can use "beloved90" to get 50% off the Revelation90 program!  Revelation 90 Info Trailer  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZb6jd9ALVg Couple To Couple League ⁠https://ccli.org/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Hello friends! Today we have the sweetest lady in all the land, Roxanna Garcia, on our podcast. Roxy is a good friend of ours and we have watched God moving in her life. We asked her to come on the podcast and share the story of how God lit a fire in her heart for Theology of the Body and asked her to step out and do something that felt terrifying. He is such a gentle leader though and has walked her slowly and gently through the process. She also tells us the fantastic story of how she met her husband and we were shocked! Such a great story. We think you will see yourself in Roxy's, humble heart, and the journey that she has been on with the Lord. This was such a fun episode! We hope you enjoy! "The Good News about Sex and Marriage" by Christopher West "Love and Responsibility" by St. John Paul II --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Hey there friends! We are back! After a break for Christmas we are back with our New Year's episode. We talk about our words for this year, what God has taught us this year and what He is doing in our hearts right now. Join us for the Hosanna Retreat! Daughter, your King has come! Do you ever just want to sit in the moment of triumph on Palm Sunday as Jesus enters Jerusalem? Can you feel the joy, the excitement, the wonder that the King has arrived in all His glory? We know that heartache is coming, but we can't miss the beauty of this moment. Join Kendra Bartlett and Megan Copeland, from the His Beloved Catholic Podcast,  Palm Sunday weekend (3/23-3/24) for an overnight retreat, where we will dive into what it means to experience the King in all His glory. This will be an opportunity to draw near to the heart of Jesus, to learn about how He loves you, and how to enter into a deep relationship with Him. It will be a weekend of great talks, worship, adoration, Mass, outside time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and a ton of fun. Cost is $190 and all meals and lodging will be included. Eagles Wings is a beautiful Catholic retreat center located in Burnet, TX. We will stay in the camp style bunk rooms with full restrooms. All food will be provided by the resident chef on site. Come spend a weekend with us of relaxation and restoration leading into Holy Week. This retreat WILL sell out, we can only accommodate 65 women. Get your tickets quickly at our website www.hisbelovedoftexas.com. All women 18 and over are welcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

We would love for you to join us at Hosanna: Daughter Your King has Come! Daughter, your King has come! Do you ever just want to sit in the moment of triumph on Palm Sunday as Jesus enters Jerusalem? Can you feel the joy, the excitement, the wonder that the King has arrived in all His glory? We know that heartache is coming, but we can't miss the beauty of this moment. Join Kendra Bartlett and Megan Copeland, from the His Beloved Catholic Podcast,  Palm Sunday weekend (3/22-3/23) for an overnight retreat, where we will dive into what it means to experience the King in all His glory. This will be an opportunity to draw near to the heart of Jesus, to learn about how He loves you, and how to enter into a deep relationship with Him. It will be a weekend of great talks, worship, adoration, Mass, outside time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and a ton of fun. Cost is $190 and all meals and lodging will be included. Eagles Wings is a beautiful Catholic retreat center located in Burnet, TX. We will stay in the camp style bunk rooms with full restrooms. All food will be provided by the resident chef on site. Come spend a weekend with us of relaxation and restoration leading into Holy Week. This retreat WILL sell out, we can only accommodate 65 women. Get your tickets quickly at our website www.hisbelovedoftexas.com. All women 18 and over are welcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Find a quiet place to sit back and encounter the Lord with this short prayer experience with O Radiant Dawn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

 We are getting so close friends!  This is our last episode in this Advent series, it has flown by!  We pray you have had a deep encounter with our Lord this Advent season!      In this episode we seek Jesus as “O Radiant Dawn”.  As the warmth and newness of a sunrise leaves us in awe, the warmth and newness He brings to our hearts will also leave us in awe.  He is so so good!   The waiting of Advent is almost over, do you feel the anticipation building up?  Don't let the hustle and bustle distract you so much that you miss the sunrise of anticipation swelling up deep within!     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Find a quiet place to sit back and encounter the Lord with this short prayer experience with Adonai. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

How many times have you seen God move deeply in your life only to slip back into doubt and mistrust shortly after?  I have too.  So did the Israelites.  In this episode we talk about Jesus as “O Adonai”.  The Israelites' rescuer, our rescuer.  He is mighty and showed His might through a gentle teenage mother who yearned for the Messiah so deeply that her prayer was “if only I could clean the sandals of the woman who would bring the Messiah to the world.”  He has come!  Join us as we renew our hope in Him! The Life of Mary as Seen By the Mystics ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Life-Mary-As-Seen-Mystics/dp/0895554364/ref=asc_df_0895554364/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312674808447&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10202445224478899241&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026748&hvtargid=pla-570469854170&psc=1&mcid=40bafda2d42f3916b85844cfb6f17278&gclid=CjwKCAiA-P-rBhBEEiwAQEXhH_71PPgEDq7Aa9hk_R_6a0jLCezfafpZ5XtCw4LPXrHDbCSGyO_VkhoCtVgQAvD_BwE⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Find a quiet place to sit back and encounter the Lord with this short prayer experience with Jesus: The Lion and the Lamb. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

“Aslan is a lion- the Lion, the great Lion." "Ooh" said Susan. "I'd thought he was a man. Is he-quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion"..."Safe?" said Mr Beaver ..."Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.”     -C.S. Lewis,   The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe  Our God is mighty and tender.  We've been on this journey of discovering this two-fold mystery and today on the podcast we will go even deeper.  We journey through the Old Testament history of the unblemished lamb and Passover for the Israelite people and Jesus' once and for all fulfillment of that sacrifice.  Then we enter into the mystery of Jesus as the Lion.  What does it look like for Him to be the Lion over our lives AND also how does He desire to partner with us as the Lion? Remember, He's good!   Below are the scriptures referenced in the podcast.  Pray with them and make them your battle cries! Dr. Sean Tobin- “living in reaction to the devil is a counterfeit to living in the freedom of Christ.” Philippians 1:28 “do not be intimidated in any way by your enemies.” James 4:7-8 “Submit yourself to God.  Resist the devil and he will flee from you.  Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Luke 10:19  “Behold I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall hurt you.” Phil. 1:28 “Do not be intimidated in any way by your enemies.” 1 John 4:4 “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:18 “perfect love drives out fear”  God is love Romans 5:3-5 “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” Psalm 32:7 “God surrounds me with songs of deliverance.” Romans 10:13 “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” CCC 2111  “To attribute the efficacy of prayers or of sacramental signs to their mere external performance, apart from the interior dispositions that they demand, is to fall into superstition.” 1 John 5:18 “We are born in God and the evil one cannot touch you!” Ephesians 6 Psalm 91 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Find a quiet place to sit back and encounter the Lord with this short prayer experience as Jesus: The Bread of Life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

As we enter into the second week of Advent, journey with us as we enter more deeply into the incredible gift of Jesus as the Bread of Life! What an incredible gift from our Abba Father to be so deeply longed for, that He would allow us to physically be one with Him……every day! The truth of His presence in the Eucharist goes all the way back into the Old Testament where God laid the foundation through numerous “types” or prefigurements, and Jesus as the Bread of Life in the New Testament actually fulfills these Old Testament types. We discuss these and also practical ways to enter more deeply into this incredible mystery in this episode. Know we are praying for you all as we too journey more deeply into Advent right alongside you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Find a quiet place to sit back and encounter the Lord with this short prayer experience as Jesus as the Bridegroom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

On this episode we dive into the sacrificial, unfailing love of the messiah for His bride. That bride is you my friend. Do you know how deeply you are loved by Jesus, your bridegroom? Is it hard to hear that He loves you that much? If that feels thrilling or terrifying this episode is for you. Listen in and let the love of Jesus wash over you once again. Megan's Version of John 14 I have created a room just for you. A room in my heart where you are fully seen, fully know and fully alive. You can be 100% you here without fear or hiding. I am the way, the truth and the life you access this room through Me. You know the fathers heart because you know me. I will never leave you alone. I am yours and you are mine. I am in you and you are in me. You will see me in that silent place in your heart. You know me and you will hear my voice.  I am giving you the spirit to give you comfort, council and my love. You do not need to fear or worry you have everything that you need with my love and my spirit. You can rest and be still in the spirit.  Song of Songs The Bridegroom-King 7 Every part of you is so beautiful, my darling. Perfect is your beauty, without flaw within. 8 Now you are ready, my bride, to come with me as we climb the highest peaks together. Come with me through the archway of trust. We will look  down from the crest of the glistening mounts and from the summit of our sublime sanctuary, from the lion's den and the leopard's lair. 9 For you reach into my heart. With one flash of your eyes I am undone by your love, my beloved, my equal,  my bride. You leave me breathless—I am overcome by merely a glance from your worshiping eyes, for you have stolen my heart. I am held hostage by your love and by the graces of righteousness shining upon you.  10 How satisfying to me, my equal, my bride. Your love is my finest wine—intoxicating and thrilling. To purchase the study that goes along with our podcast visit our website. https://www.hisbelovedoftexas.com/category/all-products Join us for the Hosanna: Your King Has Come Retreat March 22-23 at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet, TX All women 18 and over are welcome. Click here for more info https://www.hisbelovedoftexas.com/events --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Find a quiet place to sit back and encounter the Lord with this short prayer experience as Jesus as the Good Shepherd. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Welcome to the first episode of our Advent Names of Jesus Series. Today we explore Jesus as the Good Shepherd. What does it mean to be sheep in need of a shepherd? Why does it matter if our shepherd is good? How do we learn to trust and surrender our lives to the Good Shepherd? What does the rapper Coolio have to do with all of this? Ha ha we discuss all of these things and so much more. We are excited that you are joining us on this Advent journey. To purchase the study that goes along with our podcast visit our website. https://www.hisbelovedoftexas.com/category/all-products Join us for the Hosanna: Your King Has Come Retreat March 22-23 at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet, TX All women 18 and over are welcome. Click here for more info https://www.hisbelovedoftexas.com/events --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Advent is here!! We are so excited to kick off this Advent study with you. This is the first activation in the prayer journal. Find a quiet place sit back, and let the Lord speak to you through these words. If you don't have a prayer journal yet, it is not too late to grab one on our website. https://www.hisbelovedoftexas.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-devotional --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

We LOVE the season of Advent!! As you prepare the house, hang the lights, plan the trip, PREPARE YOUR HEART as well for His coming Join us on the His Beloved podcast for a journey into the heart of Jesus with our Names of Jesus series and devotional. On this episode we share our hearts for how God called us to write this devotional and what how it will work for the next few weeks. Each week we will explore two names of Jesus. We have times to experience Jesus in scripture, through story telling on the podcast and through special prayer encounters. Have you ever wondered how to have a deep and intimate relationship with Jesus? Or have you thought, "I know God speaks to other people, but I just don't hear Him?" This journal walks you step by step through how to have a deep, intimate relationship with Jesus using the Holy names of Jesus from scripture. Episodes will be released twice a week during Advent with teaching and content related to each name of Jesus. This guide will have a daily devotional that you can follow along with on the days that we do not have episodes. The journal can be purchased for just $10 on our website www.hisbelovedoftexas.com. It will immediately be sent to you and you can download and print it anywhere that you would like. Take it to an office store for binding if that is an easier way for you to use it. We are ready to Encounter Jesus this Advent with you! If you already have an Advent study that you are planning to do please stick around and listen to the episodes. They can be stand alone topics and you don't need to do the devotional to hear from God over the next couple of weeks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Kendra's husband, Chris Bartlett, is back on the podcast today. We have had several episodes with Chris over the years. He has over 20 years of youth ministry experience in the Catholic Church and is currently the Vice President of Ablaze Ministries. Ablaze Ministries trains and empowers youth ministers across the country in their mission with the teens of their parish. In this conversation Chris shares with us our call as Catholics to share the gospel to people around us and invite them into relationship with Christ and His Church. He tells us an amazing story of when God invited Him to be vulnerable with a man in a mosh pit at a punk concert. He gives us tips of how to be on mission where we live, work and play. It turns out that it doesn't take a lot of programming or training. The most powerful way to evangelize is to live the faith and love people around you. I think we can all do that, don't you? Join us for the Hosanna: Your King Has Come Retreat March 22-23 at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet, TX All women 18 and over are welcome. Click here for more info https://www.hisbelovedoftexas.com/events The Veil Removed Video- (If we could see what was truly happening in Mass) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM Catholic Exorcism Prayer App- Prayers for the Laity- Cleansing Prayer https://apps.apple.com/tt/app/catholic-exorcism/id1486636922 Song of Songs from the Passion Translation https://www.bible.com/bible/1849/SNG.INTRO1.TPT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

This week we sit down with Deacon Ralph Poyo and dive into evangelization in the church.  He is the founder of New Evangelization Ministries. Many times when we hear the word evangelization we immediately go to programming, events, books, etc.  Deacon Ralph is a fresh voice in our church today, challenging this norm with out of the box thinking. He is  preaching and coaching the faithful to stretch themselves into discipleship in the day to day.  Deacon Ralph does this for a living y'all!  Let's get equipped together to further the kingdom!  ⁠https://nem.training/ With New Evangelization Ministries, Deacon Ralph seeks to help parishes become agents of self-evangelization, so that the first fruits of their catechetical programs is that of putting their parishioners “not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ…” (Pope John Paul II, Catechesi Tradendae, para. 5). His methods of evangelization model the personal, one-on-one style of Our Lord; Jesus preached to the multitude, but focused even more time and energy on “the Twelve,” preparing them to spearhead the ministry of evangelization after His passing.  Armed with this knowledge and over twenty years of experience, Deacon Ralph is being sent to teach others how to become evangelists – how to bring others to Jesus and then get out of the way! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

On this episode we got to visit with one of Megan's good friends, Jessica Konzen. For a long time now Megan would tell me “you have to meet Jessica! You will just love her!” And she was right! Y'all, Jessica is the coolest. Not only is she in the know for the coming fashion trends (newsflash, RED), she is a firecracker for Jesus and lives her life radically and authentically for Him. She's a pastor at a local evangelical protestant church who has a beautiful story of how God made beauty from the ashes of her life. Once she met the lover of her soul there was no turning back. Though she does not share the same Catholic faith as us, she shares the same deep love for the Lord and we all can learn so much from our Protestant brothers and sisters! Enjoy! -Kendra --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

In this episode, Megan and Kendra dive into the gift of friendship.  Jesus had friends!  He had his super close circle of 3, his close circle of 12, and then a bigger group of friends extending from that.  Jesus wants YOU to experience deep friendship too.  The friendship that Megan and Kendra share was an answer to years of prayer for that super close inner circle, ride or die type of friendship.  How do you go deep?  How do you allow others in?  How do you “do” friendship well?  How do you have the hard conversations?  We talk about times in our lives where we had to fight for one another in prayer, how we have had to be there to hold the other up when everything felt like it was falling apart, and how you can find Kingdom friendships like ours. We hope you enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

In the first part of this episode we are sharing Kendra‘s talk from the “Draw Near” women's conference that His Beloved put on in September. It was a day filled with such grace and the intentional pursuit of the Father's heart over each and every woman. In this talk given by Kendra, she dives into intimacy with the living God. What does it look like to surrender, and the beautiful fruit that comes when we allow him to fully see the very depths of our hearts, while simultaneously inviting us into the very depths of His own. Then the second part of the episode is Megan's brief talk about the Hemorrhaging woman that led us into Eucharistic adoration. It was powerful y'all! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Hey there Beloveds! This week will look a little different on the His Beloved Podcast. We put on a retreat a couple of weeks ago about intimacy with God and we felt like you might like to hear those talks. This week is Megan's talk called "Who is He To You?" Megan dives into intimacy with Jesus and who He is to her. We spend a lot of time talking about our identity in Christ. Who are we to Him? For this talk we focus on His identity. Who is He to us? He will be different to everyone. He is the Lion and the Lamb, fierce and gentle, healer, lover, etc. the list could go on and on. We invite you to think about who you see Jesus as. Is He close to your heart? Draw near with Him as you listen to this episode. At the end there is a prayer experience. You can hit pause and join us in that prayer or come back to it later when you have time. Megan accidentally called the prayer the Emmaus prayer, but it actually the Immanuel prayer. Here is the prayer: Jesus remind me of  times that I have experienced your presence in special ways. Holy Spirit please bring these memories of special connection. Lord please make yourself apparent to me. Let me see you and remember these moments. Refresh my memory of your presence and reestablish a living, interactive connection, right here and now. We want to hear from you! Join us on social media: Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hisbelovedoftexas/ Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/His-Beloved-511642896038653 We would appreciate your support of our podcast and mission. We are trying to raise funds for new mics and a podcast editor. We are a 501c3 and can give you a receipt for your donation. If you would like to give a one time donation or a monthly donation you can visit our fundraising page. https://givebutter.com/his-beloved-of-texas-inc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Haley Riney is back!!! If you have listened to last week's episode check that one out first. At the end of the part one episode with Haley we just knew we had to get her in the studio again.  So. Many. Thoughts.  The Lord parted the seas and we were able to connect with her while she was “on location for Jesus”.  The three of us came into this episode completely empty handed and asked Holy Spirit for direction, and as usual, Holy Spirit rocked it.  Haley shared more of her healing journey after her divorce and the powerful (yet brave) prayer that started it all.  We dive deep into healing and how the Lord desires freedom for all of us. We could have kept recording for another hour but all good things must come to an end….in this case because Tessa needed her lunch.  Oh, y'all, Haley is a gift and a flame of honesty, inspiration, truth, knowledge, and freedom and we are so blessed to call her kingdom family.  Stay tuned for an episode 3 to come with Haley. The Lord is not through with her message for us yet. If you are interested in learning more about the work of Dr. Bob Schutts with the 7 deadly wounds and how to heal them we have several episodes on healing that I recommend you listen to. 57. "Healing Wounds with the Movie Encanto" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-healing-wounds-with-the-movie-encanto/id1533376324?i=1000582637194 51. "Healing Prayer" with Theresa Stephens https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/51-healing-prayer-with-theresa-stephens/id1533376324?i=1000567539354T The Healing the Whole Person retreat with Dr. Bob and Sister Miriam is coming to Round Rock, TX Nov 9-11. For more info or to register click here https://jpiihealingcenter.org/event/11-9-23-hwp/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Sometimes when we're recording, the content feels like it was specifically for our hearts to hear, and that's exactly what happened with this episode with Haley Riney.  If you only knew how many notes I took while we were recording!   Haley and Kendra met at the Encounter conference in December of 2023 and immediately she thought two things….1) She is my people! 2) Megan will love her! Haley lives a life of radical dependence on the Father, not in a grasping for breath kind of way, but knowing that every breath comes from the Father and she just wants to live in total union with Him.  She shares her story of how the Lord made beauty from ashes and in her “YES!” to Him she's gone on the most incredible adventure to places she never thought she would.  Literally y'all.  Grab a cup of coffee and allow yourself to be poured into and inspired! To donate to His Beloved Click this link https://givebutter.com/his-beloved-of-texas-inc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Oh what a weekend! Kendra and Megan put on a women's retreat this weekend in Hutto, TX and it was breathtaking. We talk today about how God moved in hearts of the women at the retreat. We also talk about the power of Jesus in Adoration and hearing the Holy Spirit.   If you have been touched by this podcast, we would love for you to partner with us in this mission of bringing others into deep relationship with the Savior through the His Beloved podcast. We need your help!   We are a 501c3 and you will receive a receipt for donating. A onetime donation or monthly sponsorship would allow us to update our tech equipment,  hire a podcast editor and marketer to spread the message far and wide, and put on more regular encounter events for the Austin area and beyond!   Let's go to the ends of the Earth! Click here to donate https://givebutter.com/his-beloved-of-texas-inc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Do you ever have those moments when you are listening to a dynamic speaker and wonder “what are they like in real life?”  On this episode we get a glimpse into the authentic world of Catholic speaker, minister, and podcast host, Ryan O'Hara.  Ryan's life took a pivot in college when he had his conversion, and has been working with youth, and young adults, furthering the kingdom on earth ever since. In this delightful conversation we talk about what it looks like to live an authentic Christian life, not by specifically speaking of strategies per say, but just by hearing how Ryan and his wife live their life fully and sacrificially, seeking God‘s plan and running!  If you want to hear more from Ryan you can check him out at his podcast Better Preach. It has been a tremendous gift to Megan and Kendra and I am sure it will be to you as well! Follow along with Ryan's podcast https://www.ryanohara.org/podcast Ryan mentions the Suscipe prayer from St. Ignatius https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/prayer/traditional-catholic-prayers/saints-prayers/suscipe-prayer-saint-ignatius-of-loyola/ We would appreciate your support of our podcast and mission. We are trying to raise funds for new mics and a podcast editor. We are a 501c3 and can give you a receipt for your donation. If you would like to give a one time donation or a monthly donation you can visit our fundraising page. https://givebutter.com/his-beloved-of-texas-inc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Weeee'reee back!! As sad as we are to see summer go, we are so excited to be back in the studio recording season 7 of the His Beloved podcast. In this episode, we catch up with one another, and share different stories of how God moved in our lives while we were away!  From bears to healing dirt….. join us as we kick this season off! P.S.  We also share some exciting news about upcoming retreats!  Nudge nudge…. Come hang out with us!! Draw Near Women's Retreat St. Patrick in Hutto Sep 16th 9:00-4:00 Register by 9/7 for lunch included. www.hisbelovedoftexas.com Restore Mom's Retreat St. Joseph in Bryan Oct 7th https://stjosephbcs.org/registration-details?id=948 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Hey friends! Today we are sharing with you an episode of Sunday Stories for Catholic Kids. Gather your fam and listen to this on your way to Mass this weekend. Today we get to talk about my absolute favorite… the Holy Spirit. Can you imagine a church where kids know the depth of the Holy Spirit? What if they knew who and what they are receiving at Baptism and Confirmation? If they understand the power, gifts and fruits that live within them? Our church needs this! We need to know the third person of the Trinity. So today on Sunday Stories we are diving into the Holy Spirit. Let's go! Watch the video here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ecQyUVRnOTCTmqxww994rqxQIh4a92j Follow on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/3J2PQvWkLnm3SRMuJinnUn?si=k8f0E-U6Q8qW6YatOKR7SQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hisbelovedoftexas/support