Seven Mile Chats is a podcast where host Julia Strukely discusses a Scripture passage of her guest's choosing each week. Seven Mile Chats is a reference to a Gospel passage in Luke where two friends walk and have a conversation about Jesus during which He appears to them. Seven Mile Chats is meant to be a conversation between friends in hopes that some kind of light or insight will appear from the discussion.
Julia closes out Season 5 with reflections on some of the readings for the Feast of Christ the King 2024: Daniel 7: 13-14 and John 18:33b-37.
Julia chats about hope, trust, and fear with Community Engagement Manager and musician, Whitney Asher. You can find Whitney and her music at @burwellmusic on Instagram.
Julia chats with author, cook, wife, and preacher, Michele Love, about discerning spirits of God. You can find out more about Michele at https://www.mammamishesmission.com/
Julia chats with Nathan Walters, president of Mission Discovery, which is an organization that sends volunteers on mission trips. They discuss Jesus' teaching on going the extra mile, loving our enemies, and turning the other cheek. You can find out more about Mission Discovery at missiondiscovery.org
Julia chats with the author of "From Jew to Gentile: A Transformation from Religion to Relationship”, Amelia Walden, about using our prayer rituals to transform our hearts.
Julia chats about a lesser known verse from Jeremiah with author, blogger, mentor, and mother, Cathy Garland.
Julia chats with prophetic minister and teacher, Dr. Sheila Jackson, about the parable of the dishonest steward from Luke's Gospel.
Julia chats with mom and life coach, Catherine Johnson, about anger and how we can move through our anger appropriately and effectively. You can find out more about Catherine and her work at https://cjjcoaching.com/
Julia chats with returning guest, Brenda Seefeldt, who is an author, pastor, wife and mother about the healing of the man at the five porticoes in Jerusalem. You can find out more about Brenda and her work as well as her books and Bible Studies on her website, bravester.com.
Julia chats with author, counselor, and ordained deacon, Constance Hastings, about the conflicts surrounding Jesus in the time of the Bible and today.
Julia chats with her friend from college, Dr. Susan Tramazzo, about holy friendship and what we can do to help lead others to Christ.
Julia chats with author and nutritionist Kim Mosiman about God's grace and how His grace alone qualifies us for the calls that He gives to us.
Julia chats with freelance video producer, Craig Dehut from Appian Media, about Christ's Great Commission and how we are all called to evangelize by using our gifts. You can find out more about Craig and the media resources he produces on appianmedia.org.
Julia chats about Matthew 7:7- which invites us to ask and receive whatever we might desire from Christ- with rosary artist and maker, Kathleen Borsh. You can find out more about Kathleen and her designs at knotsofgrace.com
Julia chats about one of her favorite feast days, Pentecost, and the importance of leaving space for the Holy Spirit (and not just at school dances :)
Julia reflects on Season 5 so far and announces a mid-season break with hopes to return later in 2024.
Julia chats with fellow Bible teacher, podcaster, Jesus mindset coach and speaker, James Early, about the heart of Jesus's ministry as mentioned in Matthew 4:17. You can find information and resources from James accessing this special link for our listeners!
Julia chats with teen minister, motivational consultant, and author, Ahmard Vital about the importance of community and letting our unique light shine.
Julia chats with wife, mother, author, podcast and TV host, LaQuita Monley about meditating on God's Word and how that can bring us courage and strength.
Julia chats with certified Catholic Mindset coach, Kylie Hein, about identity, the four temperaments, and God's intimate knowledge and love for us.
Julia speaks with Shawn Paul, a missionary, speaker, and creator of LifeIsJesusChrist.com about how to listen to God's call and find our purpose in Him.
Julia chats with speaker and author Dr. Danny Brassell from Denver, Colorado about leadership and service as it relates to Jesus's ministry and our world today.
Julia shares a reflection activity that she was inspired to practice after her chat with guest Stephanie Jordan
Julia chats about faith and salvation history as mentioned in Hebrews 11 with author, speaker, teacher, and church leader, Stephanie Jordan.
Julia chats with pastor, author, and podcast host, Brian Russell, about the first verses of the first Psalm.
Julia speaks with artist and author, Morgan McCarver, about the pottery references in Scripture and how creativity can connect us with the Creator.
Julia chats with author, conference speaker, and scholar Dr. David Chotka, about Christ's healing ministry in Luke's Gospel and how we have the power to heal through prayer as well.
Julia chats with Catholic Sobriety Coach, Christie Walker, about community and being known by God and one another through the lens of Isaiah 43:1-2.
Julia chats with some returning guests- students from Saint Bridget Middle School! Julia discusses 1 Corinthians 13: 4-5 with a returning seventh grader and Genesis 37:13-21 with a returning eighth grader.
Julia chats with author, pastor, and speaker, Brenda Seefeldt, about joy and the importance of being "seen" in relationships.
Merry Christmas! Season 5 will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Make sure you listen for new chats with new guests and new Bible verses!
Surprise! It's been months, but Julia is back for the time being to talk about the first and second reading of this second to last Sunday in Ordinary Time!
We've reached 100 episodes! Julia chats with certified strategist, mother, teacher, and coach, Laura Dominick, about a popular verse from Philippians and specifically how it can be a source of strength for those going through a cycle of depletion.
Julia chats with writer and speaker, Sue Fulmore, about a famous verse that discusses our weariness, our burdens, and how Christ offers us true rest.
Julia chats with licensed pastor and Bible study author, Angie Baughman, about how the Lord steadies our feet in times of struggle and despair. Angie also has a podcast called, Steady On, and you can check out her Step By Step Bible Master Class here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/
Julia chats with fellow Theology grad student and writer, Alli Bobzien, about Hagar and her covenant with God
Julia chats about her life verse and reflects on its connection to Lent.
It's everyone's favorite annual episode! This year, I talk with two sixth graders about John 16:33 and Genesis 2:2.
Julia chats with fellow podcaster, author, spiritual director and speaker, Deanna Bartalini. about a unique verse in the Book of Revelation.
Julia speaks with author of Buried Talents and professor at Campbellsville University, Susan Howell, about the gendered messages in Matthew's Parable of the Talents.
Julia chats with St. Mary of the Mills pastor from the Archdiocese of Washington, Fr. Larry Young, about the difference between earthly and godly grievance as mentioned in Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians.
Julia chats with author and Centering Prayer coach, Rich Lewis, about Matthew 6:6 and how it connects to the practice of Centering Prayer.
Julia chats with a guest returning from season 2, Katie Kibbe. Katie is an author and writing coach who has published her own works and also is a part of the Live Today Well Collective. The two discuss a prophecy from Isaiah and how it connects to the New Testament.
Julia reflects on the introductory narrative in Chapter 1 of John's Gospel which is part of the readings for Mass During the Day this Christmas.
Julia reflects on the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Cycle A, and also announces Season 4!
Julia chats with a pastor's wife, homeschool parent, and author, Alicia Luca Dean about the verses that come after that very famous verse, Jeremiah 29:11.
Julia chats with fellow Catholic educator and Tech/STEAM Lab instructor, Cathy Robey. The two discuss how we can seek and find God in moments of prayer.
Julia chats with Catholic podcaster, Joe Rockey, about the shortest hymn in the book of Psalms. Joe has a podcast called "Father and Joe" and also is a small business creator. The two discuss how this psalm relates to modern issues as well as the cardinal virtues.
Julia revisits the passage that inspired the title for this podcast with pastor and author, Doug Brouwer. You can find Doug's books on Amazon, including his most recent memoir, Chasing After Wind: A Pastor's Life. The two talk about the disillusionment at the beginning of the disciples' seven mile journey that ultimately leads them to encounter Jesus.
Julia chats with Andrena Sawyer, the president of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses, and the founder of the Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN). The two chat about the conclusion to Peter's first letter and how it offers hope in times of suffering.
Julia chats with Scripture teacher and host of the podcast, " It's His Story", Barbara Culver, about angels and how they play a role in Luke's account of the Agony in the Garden.