Podcasts about Lectio Divina

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Send us a textWe explore mental prayer through a Carmelite lens, moving from definitions and methods to the lived experience of silence, distraction, and trust. The theme is simple and demanding: prayer is a relationship, not a performance, and silence is where love learns to listen.• mental prayer as interior attention and loving presence with God• meditation using reason vs mental prayer using affection and attention• rosary as rhythm that steadies focus on the mysteries• how distraction and dryness purify motives and deepen trust• the necessity of silence for identity, depth, and freedom from noise• discursive prayer and the Carmelite emphasis on friendship with Christ• practical helps for recollection: scripture, crucifix, sacred music• growing intimacy through practice, Lectio Divina, small resolutions• reflection prompts on silence, expectations, and dialogue vs monologueClick here to support the Carmelite Friars! Have something you'd love to hear Fr. Stephen and John talk about? Email us at myfriendthefriar@gmail.com or click here!

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The Advent season begins at Wellspring with a meditative prayer service, beginning with a reflection by Claire Wallace. Originally shared November 30, 2025.   To follow along at home, please visit https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BjSSFf9Ww/ for pictures of the guided prayer exercises, or follow the instructions below for a Lectio Divina, or inspired reading. 1. Read Luke 1:26-38. 2. Focus on a word or phrase that stood out to you. Consider the feelings it evokes and what it reveals about your own life. 3. Speak to God about what you've been meditating on. Share your thoughts and feelings. 4. Release the words and simply be present with God.

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Draw Near 2025 Advent Devotional by Teri McDowell Ott. Advent Week 3, JOY Join us this Advent season reading or listening to week 3, day 1 of Draw Near an advent devotional from Presbyterian Outlook by Terri McDowell Ott. Each day of Advent, this devotional offers a gentle invitation to draw near — to Scripture, to stillness, and to the heart of God. Following the traditional Advent themes, you'll light the way week by week with hope, peace, joy and love, preparing not just for Christmas, but for Christ's presence among us. Alongside daily reflections we invite you to the practice of Lectio Divina, a prayer practice of sacred reading with the eyes and ears of the heart. Listening just beneath the surface of things, for depth and meaning. Perhaps a word or phrase captures your attention and you can carry it with you for the day. LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/rodriguez00matthew/?__d=1 -Draw Near audio KICKSTART Day 1 with Pam Robertson narrating, music by Charity Wicks -Purchase Draw Near printable daily advent devotional: https://pres-outlook.org/2024/08/2024-advent-devotional-recommendations/

On this Gaudete Sunday, we pause in the middle of Advent to rediscover joy — even in the places of our lives that feel dry or overwhelmed. Today's guided Lectio Divina uses Isaiah 35 to remind us that God comes close to strengthen, heal, and lift us up.Join Sister Leslie for a calm, prayerful moment to breathe in hope and let joy rise quietly within you as Christmas approaches.Perfect for anyone seeking peace, encouragement, and a gentle spiritual reset this Advent.by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠ ⁠⁠Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

Today's poem–from Lee's new book, After Poems, Psalms–offers memory and the psalter as parallel texts for Lectio Divina. Happy reading.Lee's book is backordered at US outlets like Bookshop.org, but is in stock at Barnes & Noble and can be acquired directly from Peepal Tree Press (or in digital format from the behemoth-that-shall-not-be-named). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Dating in Catholic college can feel weirdly intense: pressure to get married, gossip on small campuses, fear of “leading someone on,” and a ton of unspoken rules about how it's supposed to go.In Episode 274 of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin put on their Catholic dating coach hats and walk through real survey responses from students at a Catholic college. They do “hypothetical coaching” on:

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The passage for lectio divina today comes from Psalm 72:1-7. Follow along in your practice guide or grab a journal before you begin, if you'd like. Special thanks to Lem LeRoy for recording Come Thou Long Expected Jesus for the intro, and to Wendy Pocock for reading the passage for week two. Find the practice guide for Joy of Every Longing Heart here.

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Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 17 of the podcast! (I think we mistakenly call it episode 18 in the intro! Whoops!)Today, Ro and Rae give an update, and get pretty chatty! If you'd like to skip to the meditation, it's at 09:45. Today we chat about our grocery deliveries and other things that have been going on around here! We also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 17 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month. You can help out at https://donorbox.org/shekina-garden-social-projects.Today's episode is lectio divina on Philippians 2: 5-9, with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

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Read by Pastor Karen Triplett Music by Taylor Hunt Connect with us online: https://www.cheneyfaithcenter.org https://www.facebook.com/cheneyfaithcenter https://www.instagram.com/cheney_faith_center

Draw Near 2025 Advent Devotional by Teri McDowell Ott. Advent week 2, Peace Join us this Advent season reading or listening to week 2, day 1 of Draw Near an advent devotional from Presbyterian Outlook by Terri McDowell Ott. Each day of Advent, this devotional offers a gentle invitation to draw near — to Scripture, to stillness, and to the heart of God. Following the traditional Advent themes, you'll light the way week by week with hope, peace, joy and love, preparing not just for Christmas, but for Christ's presence among us. Alongside daily reflections we invite you to the practice of Lectio Divina, a prayer practice of sacred reading with the eyes and ears of the heart. Listening just beneath the surface of things, for depth and meaning. Perhaps a word or phrase captures your attention and you can carry it with you for the day. LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/rodriguez00matthew/?__d=1 -Draw Near audio KICKSTART Day 1 with Pam Robertson narrating, music by Charity Wicks -Purchase Draw Near printable daily advent devotional: https://pres-outlook.org/2024/08/2024-advent-devotional-recommendations/

This week on the Providence Podcast, join Sister Leslie for a peaceful guided Lectio Divina focused on Romans 15. Step into a space of quiet reflection, prayer, and hope as we journey through the season of Advent together.Whether you're looking to deepen your prayer life, find a moment of calm, or reflect on God's Word, this episode is your invitation to pause, listen, and connect.✨ Bonus: We'll also explore the joy of waiting in hopeful anticipation — a true gift of Advent.Press play, breathe deeply, and let this meditation guide your heart closer to God.#LectioDivina #AdventReflection #ProvidencePodcast #Romans15 #GuidedPrayer #ChristianMeditation #SpiritualPracticeTo enter this lovely Advent Season of waiting in joyful hope, we're going to mix it up a little on the podcast. Rather than the usual reflection, I'll offer a guided prayer, a simple reflection on a Scripture passage. I'll share a few of my thoughts and also leave a space of silence for your prayer. I hope Spirit will speak to each of us, and you're welcome to share your thoughts with me. Let's hold each other in prayer over these sacred days. by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠ ⁠⁠Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

What if Catholic dating wasn't just swiping, overthinking, and feeling like “there's no one out there”… but real conversations, real formation, and real freedom?In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt & Erin sit down with Taylor O'Brien, founder of Candid Dating — a Catholic speed dating app and events apostolate that's exploding in popularity (including huge events at SEEK).Taylor shares the story of her broken engagement, the season of deep healing with Jesus in adoration, and how the Lord led her into creating Candid: a space where Catholic singles can actually talk, get “reps” with the opposite sex, and grow in human formation, not just chase a ring.Together we talk about:   • Why Catholic speed dating is often less pressure than apps or       traditional dates   • The lies Catholic singles believe ( “God will just drop my spouse in front      of me,” “I can't say yes to a first date unless I know I'd say yes to a      second,” “I'm responsible for their feelings if I say no” )   • How locus of control & mindset coaching help you stop carrying what      isn't yours   • Why dating is about authentic encounter, not shopping for a spouse   • How God uses the “waiting” and even heartbreak as powerful formationWe also share what we're doing together at SEEK in Columbus:   • A shared Candid + Metanoia Catholic booth   • Free temperament assessments (with buttons

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Welcome to Week One of A Quiet Light, our Advent journey with Saint Joseph from Advent to Epiphany. If you missed the introduction episode, go back and give it a listen — it sets the tone for everything we're walking through together.This week, we're sitting with the title Saint Joseph, Most Faithful and praying with Psalm 122:1–9, the psalm Joseph himself would've prayed and carried in his heart. The word that stands out this week? Peace. Peace in a season that often feels anything but peaceful.In the episode, we talk about: • How Saint Joseph lived a simple, steady rhythm of prayer — not to check a box, but to stay rooted in God all day long. • How his quiet faithfulness invites us into deeper spiritual discipline, not perfection. • The power of posture and praying with our whole body — kneeling, lighting a candle, creating sacred space. • How the artwork for this week reflects Joseph's urgency to pray and his readiness to respond to God. • What it means to become “expectant” with hope — not just for Mary, but for Joseph as a father preparing his heart for Jesus.Your challenge for Week One:Choose one small resolution that brings more light and intention into your prayer this week. Maybe it's five extra minutes using Lectio Divina with Scripture, kneeling beside your bed, or praying with a candle lit — one quiet step toward faithfulness.Tune in, pray with us, and let this Advent begin gently, quietly, faithfully. Let's Go Be the Light. 

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The passage for lectio divina today comes from Isaiah 2:1-5. Follow along in your practice guide or grab a journal, if you'd like. Special thanks to Lem LeRoy for recording Come Thou Long Expected Jesus for the intro, and to Jeremy Mancini for reading the passage for week one. Find the practice guide for Joy of Every Longing Heart here.

In this episode, we begin our Advent journey in Eden, a place of freedom, communion, and life without shame. Eden is not only a moment in history, but also an interior garden within each of our hearts. We talk about the deep ache we all feel for union, rest, and peace, and how this longing reveals our original design for communion with God. We also reflect on the shame that often accompanies this desire for communion with others, especially when our desires are left unmet, and how bringing these places of poverty to Jesus opens us up to real, lived communion with Him.   Heather's One Thing - The Renew Conference in Toronto Heather's Other One Thing - Her Advent Worship Playlist Sister Miriam's One Thing - Sacred Anchor Artisans (Catholic Etsy!) founded by Tim and Molly Olsen Michelle's One Thing - The Inspired Living and this Chrism Candle Michelle's Other One Thing - Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR   Welcome, dear friends… to this Advent journey, a pilgrimage of the heart, through four sacred spaces where heaven once touched the earth.   These are the places of Advent. Eden. Loreto. Elizabeth's home. And a stable under starlight.   Each one holds a mystery… a whisper of God's coming, a rhythm of waiting, a quiet invitation to abide.   We begin… in Eden — the garden of beginnings and original designs, Here, everything was whole once, every breath in attunement with God's own. But even in the ache of what was lost, something sacred remains, a longing, a promise, a memory of shalom harmony still written in our bones.   Eden reminds us: our waiting is not empty. It is the remembering of love that has never stopped pursuing us.   Journal Questions: What are the unique gifts that God has placed inside of you? When do I experience shame in the ache for communion? When have I recently experienced a rupture from Eden? Who in your life allows you to feel at home and at ease? How can I return to Eden through a daily practice?   Discussion Questions: How have you experienced yourself as a gift? When have you experienced an ache for Eden in your life? When do you feel exiled from Eden? What glimpses of Eden have you seen in your life recently?   Quote to Ponder: "We all long for Eden, and we are constantly glimpsing it: our whole nature at its best and least corrupted, its gentlest and most human, is still soaked with the sense of exile." (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien)   Scripture for Lectio: "Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame." (Genesis 2:25)   Sponsor - Altar + Home: Altar and Home by Conception Abbey exists to bring the beauty of Benedictine spirituality into your domestic church. The way we as Benedictine monks punctuate our days with prayer. The way we balance prayer and work (ora et labora). The way we pray with scripture in lectio divina. The way we live in community to support one another. Incorporating these treasures into your daily lives can draw you and your domestic church into Christ one day – one prayer – at a time. Our online store offers intentionally Catholic products for every occasion and every season. Lectio Divina rosary guides, daily journals, greeting cards, sacrament gifts, icons, and prints, along with books, bibles, and everything you need to make your home a sacred space.  Make Advent and Christmas a time of joy and peace with our Monk-Curated Collections—bundled sets specifically chosen by the monks to share our lives with each of you. They make the perfect gift for the Catholic in your life. Through this Altar + Home ministry, the Benedictine monks of Conception Abbey share the prayer God calls us to at the altar into the domestic church of our customers as we seek to cultivate one holy, apostolic, Catholic Church. We invite you shop with us at www.altarandhome.org. Use the discount code ABIDE to get 20% off your order.   Chapters:  00:00 Altar + Home 01:25 Intro 02:17 Welcome to Eden 09:38 Our Heart is a Garden and Place of Communion 11:18 We are Made as a Gift 13:32 Healing from Shame in Our Ache 17:57 Homesickness and Exile 20:23 God is Longing for Us 22:16 Imaginative Prayer 24:13 The Goodness of Our Bodies 26:06 Inviting the Lord into Communion 27:47 Advent is a Time of Preparation 29:32 One Things   Music used under license i94Cr0 

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Ever tried to “help” someone change… and just ended up exhausted, resentful, or shut out?

¿Jesús realmente reina en tu vida o solo en tus palabras? En esta Solemnidad de Cristo Rey, el Evangelio de Lucas 23, 35-43 nos coloca frente a una verdad profunda: Jesús no reina desde un trono de oro, sino desde la cruz. Ahí, en medio del dolor, del rechazo y de la burla, es donde revela su verdadero poder: un poder que salva, perdona y transforma. En este video reflexionaremos juntos sobre: Cómo descubrir si de verdad dejamos que Cristo guíe nuestra vida. Qué significa reconocer a Jesús como Rey en medio de nuestras dificultades. La enseñanza del buen ladrón: un corazón que se abre, incluso al final, recibe el Paraíso. Por qué la ley de Dios no limita, sino que ordena, sana y libera. Si hoy te preguntas cómo avanzar, cómo tomar decisiones con paz o cómo volver a Dios, este mensaje es para ti.

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL Join us this Advent season reading or listening to day 1 of Draw Near an advent devotional from Presbyterian Outlook by Terri McDowell Ott. Each day of Advent, this devotional offers a gentle invitation to draw near — to Scripture, to stillness, and to the heart of God. Following the traditional Advent themes, you'll light the way week by week with hope, peace, joy and love, preparing not just for Christmas, but for Christ's presence among us. Alongside daily reflections we invite you to the practice of Lectio Divina, a prayer practice of sacred reading with the eyes and ears of the heart. Listening just beneath the surface of things, for depth and meaning. Perhaps a word or phrase captures your attention and you can carry it with you for the day. LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/rodriguez00matthew/?__d=1 -Draw Near audio KICKSTART Day 1 with Pam Robertson narrating, music by Charity Wicks and Matthew Rodriguez -Purchase Draw Near printable daily advent devotional: https://pres-outlook.org/2024/08/2024-advent-devotional-recommendations/

In this episode, we reflect on the importance of giving thanks to the Lord for all He has done in both the beautiful and difficult moments of life. We talk about how practicing gratitude can change our perspective of reality and helps us recognize where God has been present even in moments we do not understand. We also name the fears that can sometimes keep us from giving thanks and discuss how gratitude becomes an act of surrender that opens us to God's steady, faithful presence. As a gift to you, we end today's episode by doing Lectio Divina with Psalm 34 and invite you into a time of prayer with us.   Heather's One Thing - Jalapeno, Pepper Jack, and Bacon Corn Pudding Recipe  Heather's Other One Thing -  Hell or High Water and Edens by Amanda Cook Sister Miriam's One Thing - Her SOLT Community Michelle's One Thing - College Football   Other Resources Mentioned:  Life Transitions Part One and Part Two with Chris Benzinger One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp   Journal Questions: What graces have I received this year? How did the Lord accompany me this year? What do I need to let go of as we transition into a new liturgical year? What parts of my life am I afraid to give thanks for?   Discussion Questions: What has the Lord taught you in this season? What was surprising this past year? What challenges and joys did you experience this year? Where are you resistant to give thanks?   Quote to Ponder: "Gratitude is at the center of a life of faith. It sounds too simple to be true, but isn't that the sign of all deep truth: so simple we're tempted to dismiss it, and so hard, it is exactly what God uses to change our hard lives." (Ann Voskamp)   Scripture for Lectio: "I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed. This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord, and was saved from every trouble. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him." (Psalm 34:1-8)   Sponsor - The GIVEN Institute: The GIVEN Institute is a vibrant non-profit organization dedicated to activating the gifts of women for the Church and the world. GIVEN wants to help you receive the gift that you are, realize the gifts you've been given, and respond with the gift only you can give.  Applications are now open for GIVEN's 2026 Leadership Program. Faithful Catholic women between the ages of 21 and 35 are encouraged to apply today! GIVEN's program includes participation at the Leadership Forum from June 24-28, 2026 in Washington, DC and a year of dedicated, 1-on-1 mentorship with an established Catholic female leader. Abiding Together Co-Host Heather Khym will be a speaker at the 2026 Leadership Forum next June along with other phenomenal Catholic women leaders of all ages, all vocations, and all walks of life. If you are a woman between the ages 21 and 35 and seeking leadership training, faith formation, and support to better understand and pursue your particular mission, GIVEN's Leadership Program is designed just for you! You'll grow in relationship with Christ, gain a deeper understanding of your personal vocation, and be empowered to develop an Action Plan to activate your personal gifts to impact the world.  For women over 35 with a desire to get involved, please consider becoming a Mentor or Volunteer! For more information and to apply, please visit www.giveninstitute.com/forum.   Chapters:  00:00 The Given Institute 01:26 Intro 02:16 Welcome 03:45 Practicing Being Thankful First 06:01 Giving Thanks in All Things 08:25 Gratitude is the Center of A Life of Faith 11:22 Being Afraid to Give Thanks 13:14 Lectio Divina 23:18 Our Reflections from Lectio 28:46 One Things   Music used under license i94Cr0

This Christian Scripture meditation is the final episode in our 12-Step meditation journey. While the first 12 meditations followed the steps directly, this last one serves as a benediction—a blessing and prayer to carry with you as you continue your journey of transformation with God. Paul prayed Ephesians 3:16–21 over the church in Ephesus, and today we pray them for ourselves. They remind us that we are strengthened by the Spirit, rooted and grounded in love, and carried forward by God’s power to do more than we could ever ask or imagine. In this guided Lectio Divina meditation, you’ll be invited to: Trust God more deeply Thank Him for how He’s revealed His love to you Ask Him boldly for what you need Rest in the truth that He can do more than you could ask or think As you listen, may you be reminded that God’s love is your foundation, His Spirit is your strength, and His power is more than enough for whatever lies ahead. If this series has blessed you, would you take a moment to pass it on to someone else who might benefit? Helpful Links:Download your FREE companion journal for Rooted and Grounded: Scripture Meditations for Every Step of the Journey here.This journal includes:• All the Scriptures for this series• Weekly reflection prompts• Space to record what God is revealing to you Additional links: You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Guided Scripture Meditation Journal here. Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning. Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com. Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here. Meditation Passage: Ephesians 3:16–21, NLTI pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever tried to “help” someone change… and they just dug in their heels?

Maria Morera Johnson has a fun conversation with Lisa Hendey about her new book, Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way (Loyola Press). In Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way, Lisa Hendey invites readers into ongoing friendship with Jesus that unfolds not only in quiet prayer but in the everyday rhythms of life, from carpools to hospital rooms. This 52-week devotional uses Lectio Divina to help you reflect on Scripture, connect it to your daily experiences, and respond in heartfelt reflection. With relatable stories, cultural touchpoints, and thoughtful prompts, Lisa shows how Jesus is present in both the ordinary and the extraordinary moments of our lives.   Links for this Episode:  Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way: A Weekly Devotional Lisa Hendey's Website

Each week, we answer questions sent in to us at http://www.KeithFoskey.com as well as interact with live comments. Come join the fun!Questions and Timestamps:Follow-Up for Lectio Divina 16:19Thoughts on Sam Renihan's Public Confession 21:20Was Jesus an Illegal Immigrant? 29:17How to Harmonize the Gospel Records? 36:35Why do Pastors avoid politics? 45:45How should parents manage their kids video games? 53:05Are role playing games like D&D sinful? 1:00:00How to support a younger pastor 1:09:32Question about Federal Vision and Doug Wilson's Theology 1:17:12Should a woman read scripture and pray in worship? 1:37:15Can a woman hold a pastoral title and be acceptable? 1:37:15Does the letter to Smyrna refer to all Jews in general? 1:55:14Understanding the Law Gospel Distinction 1:59:57Question about struggling with sexual sin 2:06:00Two questions about self defense and the use of deadly force 2:12:10Followup On Christian Anarchy 2:18:15What do I think about caning? 2:24:25Support the Show: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/Yourcalvinisthttps://www.TinyBibles.comYou can get the smallest Bible available on the market, which can be used for all kinds of purposes, by visiting TinyBibles.com and when you buy, use the coupon code KEITH for a discount.Love Coffee? Want the Best? Get a free bag of Squirrelly Joe's Coffee by clicking on this link: https://www.Squirrellyjoes.com/yourcalvinistor use coupon code "Keith" for 20% off anything in the storeDominion Wealth Strategies Visit them at https://www.dominionwealthstrategists.comhttp://www.Reformed.Moneyand let them know we sent you! https://www.HighCallingFitness.comHealth, training, and nutrition coaching all delivered to you online by confessionally reformed bodybuilders and strength athletes.Visit us at https://www.KeithFoskey.comIf you need a great website, check out https://www.fellowshipstudios.com

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 16 of the podcast!Today, Ro and Rae are back to giving a short update in the intro. Today we chat about our grocery deliveries, again about theokinesis butoh, and about our big busy season coming up! We also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 17 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month. You can help out here. Today's episode is lectio divina on Mark 13:32-37 with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Here's our Spotify link.Here's the podcast on iTunes.Here's the episode on YouTube.Our patrons help to keep our community running! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast. You can also send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram! We are so thankful for your support,Much love,the Shekina Garden Community.

“Did I miss my calling?” “Is this really God's will?”If you've ever wrestled with those questions, this episode is for you.In this conversation, Matt sits down with Stacey Sumereau—former Broadway performer, reality TV discerner (“Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns”), host of the Called and Caffeinated podcast, Catholic wife, mom of five, and special needs mother. Stacey shares how God led her from the stage to a deeply hidden life of family, ministry, and Catholic coaching… and how He used disappointment and weakness as the doorway.You'll hear about:• Her transition from Broadway tours (Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz) to   Catholic ministry• How reality TV discernment opened her to surrender and real relationship   with God• What a “personal vocation” is (and how it fits under marriage / religious life/    priesthood)• How to tell when you're following perfectionism vs. the Holy Spirit• Being a Catholic mom, special needs parent, and still honoring a real call to   ministry• Why God speaks through your desires (not just in spite of them)• How Catholic coaching helped her break out of victim mentality and reclaim    joy• Practical ways to hold your family, work, and mission in right order without   burnoutStacey also shares about her new book Adventure Awaits: How to Interpret Your Desires and Hear God's Voice, and why most Catholics underestimate how much God actually wants to speak into their everyday choices.⸻CONNECT WITH STACEY SUMEREAU

Saturday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Saturday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.