Ocean of Mercy

You are God’s gemstone and He wants you to shine with the radiance and beauty of heaven. I’m going to discuss the three essential ways for you to participate wholeheartedly in this divine undertaking. I call them...The magnanimous decisionThe magnanimous practiceThe magnanimous deeds (work) Listen Now! God's got something for you in this conversation.Don't forget your invitation to join me in the Ocean of Mercy Podcast Circle of magnanimous women to continue the conversation and meet your tribe. Explore, learn, and grow in your understanding and practice of the beautiful virtue and life ideal for God's high-achieving daughters. We welcome your questions, comments, and can't wait to surround you with support and friendship!Sign up for updates from Crystal about the podcastFollow her on Twitter #MagnanimousWomanLike the Facebook PageJoin the Ocean of Mercy Circle, This is my new community for professional women who lead through executive oversight and management of departments, programs, or organizations ...and seek to attain personal and moral excellence through intimate friendship with Jesus Christ. Here we support your aspirations to strive for greatness in who you are (your character) --and through what you do (your work)! This is the place for magnanimous women--women striving wholeheartedly to be the difference in their families, communities, and the world! If this resonates with you, we’re your tribe…your circle of magnanimous sisters, welcome! Get the free Magnanimous Woman Manifesto!Mentioned in this episode:Magnanimous Woman ManifestoBlog post: What is Spiritual BlindnessOcean of Mercy Podcast CircleNext episode: The Daily Practice of Virtue - Our Bread and Butter

Most people associate Wholehearted Living with flourishing health (mental, physical, emotionally), stability, productivity, and meaningful work, social connectedness, authenticity, creativity and vulnerability—and of course, longevity. Is this all there is to truly living well? Absolutely not!Find out why in this episode of Ocean of Mercy...Welcome ladies to the 2nd Episode in Season 2 of Ocean of Mercy, the podcast for high achieving women professionals looking to attain both personal and moral excellence through intimate Friendship with Jesus Christ, the source of hope, healing, and ongoing transformation in life.For us as magnanimous women, wholehearted living is a lifestyle powered by the Grace of God. We live wholeheartedly by grace. What does this mean? And how do we actually do this? This is part of what's becoming a series...because there is so much to learn about how this lifestyle: Redefines human love, worth, and belonging--and compassion, gratitude, and joyMakes daily living an oblation of Love...an offering to God...a wholehearted gift of self to God—in loveoffers stability, hope, and so more! Listen now to see how you can beautifully align your entire life (personal, spiritual, professional) with the heart and mind of God. Don't forget to join me in the Ocean of Mercy Podcast Circle of magnanimous women to continue the conversation and meet your tribe. Explore, learn, and grow in your understanding and practice of this beautiful life ideal. We welcome your questions, comments, and can't wait to surround you with support and friendship!Sign up for updates from Crystal about the podcastFollow her on Twitter #MagnanimousWomanLike the Facebook PageJoin the Ocean of Mercy Circle, This is my new community for professional women who lead through executive oversight and management of departments, programs, or organizations ...and seek to attain personal and moral excellence through intimate friendship with Jesus Christ. Here we support your aspirations to strive for greatness in who you are (your character) --and through what you do (your work)! This is the place for magnanimous women--women striving wholeheartedly to be the difference in their families, communities, and the world! If this resonates with you, we’re your tribe…your circle of magnanimous sisters, welcome! Get the free Magnanimous Woman Manifesto!Mentioned in this episode:Magnanimous Woman ManifestoOcean of Mercy Podcast CircleNext episode: Three High Priority Areas of A Magnanimous Life

In this end of Season 1 Episode, I share my Magnanimous Woman Manifesto, a compelling Life Ideal for professional women who lead through executive management or oversight of a department, program, or an entire organization--for whom personal and moral excellence matter. If you are someone who has always aimed high or strived to do great things all your life, you are likely a magnanimous soul. Especially if you seem "driven" to conquer the summit of professional achievement and personal excellence. The means is as important as the end to you. You are constantly inspiring and uplifting everyone in you sphere of influence...you strive for personal greatness and delight in helping others to do the same. Alexander Havard defines people like this as magnanimous. I'm one of these souls, and I suspect you are too! I wrote this Manifesto just for you. And, in Season 2 of this podcast we'll explore and discuss this remarkable lifestyle which I call simply living magnanimously in union with Christ--the source of our hope, healing, and ongoing transformation in life. Listen now and get your copy of the Magnanimous Woman Manifesto. Then join us in the Podcast Circle of magnanimous women to explore, learn, and grow in our understanding and practice of this beautiful life ideal. We welcome your questions, comments, and can't wait to surround you with support and friendship!Sign up for updates from Crystal about the podcastFollow her on Twitter #MagnanimousWomanLike the Facebook PageJoin the Ocean of Mercy Circle, This is my new community for professional women who lead through executive oversight and management of departments, programs, or organizations ...and seek to attain personal and moral excellence through intimate friendship with Jesus Christ. Here we support your aspirations to strive for greatness in who you are (your character) --and through what you do (your work)! This is the place for magnanimous women--women striving wholeheartedly to be the difference in their families, communities, and the world! If this resonates with you, we’re your tribe…your circle of magnanimous sisters, welcome! Get the free Magnanimous Woman Manifesto!Mentioned in this episode:Magnanimous Woman ManifestoOcean of Mercy Podcast CircleCreated for Greatness-The Power of Magnanimity by Alexandre HavardNext episode: Wholehearted Living for the Magnanimous Woman

In today's episode I talk about exchanging control for courage to help you discover the freedom you desire from the weariness of constantly trying to control or put out the fires of everyday life. The obsessive desire for control causes us so much unnecessary anxiety and is one of the biggest obstacles to living wholeheartedly in union with Christ. But, thanks be to God for the blessed remedy of courage! Listen now.If you're serious about living your best life--each day--on God's terms, for his glory, the salvation of your soul, and to light the way for others...you're going to need courage to avoid the pitfalls, soar with God beyond fear, and to persevere in a loving union with Christ. I hope you enjoy this episode and invite you to subscribe to this podcast. Leave an honest review and rating. You'll help others find and join us.And for a short time, YOU can get my help identifying your biggest obstacle to greater intimacy with Christ. I'm giving away a 2-week email coaching package. Solid spiritual friendships enable us to grow in important ways. Through coaching, I become that spiritual friend devoted to helping you grow in your friendship with Christ! Get the details about this free special email coaching package now.Sign up for updates from Crystal about the podcastFollow her on Twitter #MagnanimousLife (in union with Christ)Like the Facebook PageJoin the Ocean of Mercy Circle, Crystal’s new community on Facebook for the listeners of her podcast. If you believe in life’s higher purpose as laid out for us by Christ’s own personal example and want to live it whole-heartedly, we’re your tribe…your circle of friends. Welcome, dear magnanimous sister!Mentioned in this episode:The Q&A Guide to Mental Prayer by Connie RossiniProvidence by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-LagrangeEpisode #6 What's Your Ideal Spiritual Life in ChristOcean of Mercy Podcast CircleNext episode: Wholehearted Living As God's Child

Notes, Episode #6Asking the right questions at the right moment in your life can open the way for God to bring about changes you have always longed for. In this episode I give a new spin to a common coaching tool, the “ideal life” exercise so you can explore what your "ideal life" in Christ looks like and potential gaps between your daily spiritual life experience and ideally where you’d like to be in relation to Christ. I also provide a downloadable resource to help you explore this more deeply privately. So, what does your ideal life in Christ look like? And, who really in charge...you or Jesus?I challenge you to visualize yourself at a time in the future when you’re living your ideal life spiritually in Christ. Consider the following questions:What’s much more important now? What is less of a priorityWhat are your habits and spiritual practices? How did you develop these and why?What had to change?Describe your role in this union. I hope you enjoy this episode and invite you to subscribe to this podcast, and leave an honest review and rating. You'll help others find and join us.You've probably heard the old adage "to be kind because everyone is fighting a battle". Truly we all are, but we shouldn't be without support. Not everyone has the support that can and does make ALL the difference in winning! I'd love to side with you to help you win against the obstacles that prevent you from experiencing the intimacy you desire. What do you need more of in your spiritual life? Stability? Healing? Peace of mind, newness of life?You still have a chance to get my help! I'm giving away a 2-week email coaching package. Solid spiritual friendships enable us to grow in important ways. Through coaching, I become that spiritual friend devoted to helping you grow in your friendship with Christ! Get the details about this free special email coaching package now.Sign up for updates from Crystal about the podcastFollow her on Twitter #MagnanimousLife (in union with Christ)Like the Facebook PageJoin the Ocean of Mercy Circle, Crystal’s new community on Facebook for the listeners of her podcast. She’s there to continue the conversation with you. If you believe in life’s higher purpose as laid out for us by Christ’s own personal example and want to live it whole-heartedly, we’re your tribe…your circle of friends. Welcome, dear magnanimous sister!Mentioned in this episode:Ideal Spiritual Life Exercise (available inside the Ocean of Mercy Circle)Episode #5 7 Ways to Know Your Love for God Goes Beyond SentimentNext episode: How Control, Freedom, and Surrender Affects Your Happiness!

EPISODE #5If asked, most Christians would agree that our wonderful Lord Jesus deserves a genuine return of love for the immense love he has shown us personally, and the entire world in general. God deserves to be loved for his own sake. But, sadly, this is not the case on a widespread basis. Much of what is proclaimed as love for Jesus Christ is really little more than sentimental piety. Join Crystal in today’s conversation to learn just what this is and—most importantly, 7 powerful ways you can know that your love for Jesus is beyond sentiment, authentic, and delightful to his Sacred Heart.If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to this podcast, and leave an honest review and rating. Sign up for updates from Crystal about the podcastFollow her on Twitter #MagnanimousLife (in union with Christ)Like the Facebook PageJoin the Ocean of Mercy Circle, Crystal’s new community on Facebook for the listeners of her podcast. She’s there to continue the conversation with you. If you believe in life’s higher purpose as laid out for us by Christ’s own personal example and want to live it whole-heartedly, we’re your tribe…your circle of friends. Welcome, dear magnanimous sister!Mentioned in this episode:Examples from sacred scripture, great saints, and personal how-to strategies.

How often we take the language of faith for granted. Today in this bonus episode, I look at the meaning of a commonplace word Christians use--belief. I take you deep into the meaning of the word so that you may access the riches hidden there for you--and really appreciate the life-enriching power God gives us in believing.

Everyone longs to experience the benefits of compassion and kindness, but not everyone is ready to take the steps necessary to realize them personally. Everything can change for the better when we turn to God who is rich in compassionate love. Our toughest obstacles are no problem for Christ, and can be transformed by his divine wisdom and love. Learn the secrets in today's episode!

Learn the genesis behind the show’s name, a little about me and what you can expect in this first season as we trod the path of merciful love together!

Welcome to the show! This is a short, sweet overview of what's in store for my high-achieving, magnanimous sisters!