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Today, Lisa and Laura kick off a brand-new series, Names of God. In biblical times, names were of great importance—they conveyed a person's essence, history, nature, or character. As we explore the various names of God in the Old Testament, we gain insight into His character. With each name, we will learn a new attribute, deepening our understanding of and growing closer to God. In today's episode, we delve into Genesis 16 which is the story of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. Here we uncover the first name in our series: El Roi, the God who sees. Do you struggle to believe that you are seen? Do you wonder if God hears your prayers? Do you believe your suffering is insignificant? If so, don't miss this episode. Grab your Bible and get ready to encounter the God who sees you. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Genesis 16 Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Psalm 9:10: Those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Exodus 33:19: I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim before you my name, “The Lord”; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. Proverbs 18:10: The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Isaiah 43:1: But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Psalm 56:8: You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle! Are they not in your book?  Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Who do you turn to to tell you who you are and what you are worth? What does it mean to you personally that God sees you? Show mentions. Heart of Vines Summer Book Club starting in July! Using code HOVBOGO50, purchase one Heart of Vines book and get a second one at 50% off. Limit one use per customer. This offer ends July 8, 2025. Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Katie Brenninkmeyer, Heart of Vines: An Invitation to Escape the Life that is Slowly Killing You. Register for Heart of Vines Summer Virtual Book Club. Hope For Right Now: A Walking with Purpose Podcast: Episode 24: What Kind of a Father Is God? CCC 239 Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join Lisa and Laura as they wrap up their journey through Passionate Discipleship, a nine-week Bible study series. Deepen your faith this Easter season as we unpack Paul's wisdom to his closest friend, Timothy, reflecting on how we can apply it today. Grow in personal holiness, as we recognize the importance of our God-given mission to reach and raise the next generation. On today's final episode of the series, Lisa and Laura discuss Lesson 9, Talk 9, titled “Fighting the Good Fight.” Hear about the personal obstacles they face in running the race, as well as helpful tips to persevere when we feel like giving up. This is a must-listen for women learning to live as disciples of Christ! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. 2 Timothy 4:7–8: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. 2 Timothy 1:5: I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you. 2 Timothy 1:6: For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you. 2 Timothy 1:7: For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:13–14: Follow the pattern of the sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus; guard the truth that has been entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us. 2 Timothy 2:1–2: You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 3:2–5,7: For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, inhuman, implacable, slanderers, profligates, fierce, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding the form of religion but denying the power of it. Who will listen to anybody and can never arrive at a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 4:3–4: For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths. Matthew 13:33: The Kingdom of heaven is like leaven which a woman took and hid three measures of meal, till it was all leavened. 2 Timothy 3:12,14–15: Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it. And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the Sacred Writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 40:41: But they who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.  Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Did I love well today? Who did God place in my path? Did I just tolerate her? Did I slow down for her? Was I distracted in my interactions, or was I present? Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Mallory Smyth, Passionate Discipleship: A Study of 2 Timothy Hope for Right Now, Episode 59, Alert to Your Surroundings Fr. John Riccardo, ACTS XXIX Hope for Right Now, Episode 19, The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace The Lila Rose Show, Episode 204: A Demon's Guide to Destroying Women—and How to Fight Back w/Emily Wilson Emily Wilson Hussem, Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmask the Enemy's Lies, Find the Truth That Sets You Free Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Passionate Discipleship Lesson 9, Talk 9, Fighting the Good Fight Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join Lisa and Laura as they continue their journey with you through Passionate Discipleship, a nine-week Bible study series. Deepen your faith this Easter season as we unpack Paul's wisdom to his closest friend, Timothy, reflecting on how we can apply it today. Grow in personal holiness, as we recognize the importance of our God-given mission to reach and raise the next generation. Today's episode is all about finishing the race. Do you have the endurance to keep running or has grace run its course? Do you persevere when life is good, but as soon as you hit a roadblock, want to give up? If so, it is time to grab a cold drink and get back in the race—we are cheering you on! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. 2 Timothy 4:7: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. 2 Timothy 4 Numbers 28 Revelation 21:4: He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain. Acts 20:24: But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 2 Timothy 4:8: From now on there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearance. 2 Timothy 4:9: Do your best to come to me soon. 2 Corinthians 6:11: Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide. 2 Timothy 4:21: Do your best to come before winter. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. They say that we don't choose saints, they choose us. Ask God in prayer to reveal the saint that has chosen you, and learn about his or her life, asking for intercession to help you run the race and finish well. If you were trapped in a cell and death was near, what three personal possessions would you ask for? Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Mallory Smyth, Passionate Discipleship: A Study of 2 Timothy Beth Moore, Entrusted: A Study of 2 Timothy The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She, “You Have a Mission (Right Where You Are)” Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Grounded in Hope, Talk 5: The Race Walking with Purpose, Find a Group Fr. Matthias Thelen, Encounter Ministries Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Passionate Discipleship Lesson 9, Talk 9, Fighting the Good Fight Our presenting sponsor is CB Jewelry. Faith is beautiful—and it's your best accessory. CB Jewelry's stunning and stylish pieces are not your grandma's jewelry. These pieces are modern, beautiful, and the perfect way to share your faith. Whether you're looking for a meaningful gift or a new way to express your faith, CB Jewelry has you covered. Use the code Hopefornow (all one word at checkout) for free shipping, and a portion of your purchase will go to Walking with Purpose. Offer ends May 12! Shop CB Jewelry today at cbjewelryfaith.com.  Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Make this Lent the most fruitful Lent ever. Join Lisa and Laura as they explore Passionate Discipleship, a nine-week Lenten Bible study series. In these powerful episodes, they'll unpack Paul's wisdom to his closest friend, Timothy, and reflect on how we can apply it to our lives today. As we grow in personal holiness, we will boldly step into our call as true disciples by reaching out to the next generation and passing on all that we've learned. In today's episode, they discuss Lesson 5, Talk 5: These Last Days (watch the video), and dive deep into culture and worldview as they set out to answer the question we all have: Why is this generation so confused? This episode is a must listen if you desire to be a disciple that makes disciples. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:1–7: But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of stress. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, inhuman, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding the form of religion but denying the power of it. Avoid such people. For among them are those who make their way into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and swayed by various impulses, who will listen to anybody and can never arrive at a knowledge of the truth. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Matthew 5:48: Be perfect, as my heavenly Father is perfect. John 8:32: And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Ezekiel 34:11–13,16: For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. As a shepherd seeks out his flock when some of his sheep have been scattered abroad, so I will seek out my sheep; and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. And I will bring them out from the peoples, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; I will seek the lost, and I will bind up the crippled, and I will strengthen the weak. Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I intend, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it. 1 John 3:16: By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 2 Timothy 4:1–2: I charge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Is there a young woman God has placed in your life? What opportunities could you create to reveal love to her? What concrete action step can take you from wishful thinking or good intentions to beginning to build a relationship of trust with her? Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Passionate Discipleship Lesson 5, Talk 5, These Last Days Taboo game Paige Stitt McBride quote Pope John Paul II, The Redeemer of Man St. Thomas Aquinas quote Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Make this Lent the most fruitful Lent ever. Join Lisa and Laura as they explore Passionate Discipleship, a nine-week Lenten Bible study series. In these powerful episodes, they'll unpack Paul's wisdom to his closest friend, Timothy, and reflect on how we can apply it to our lives today. As we grow in personal holiness, we will boldly step into our call as true disciples by reaching out to the next generation and passing on all that we've learned. In today's episode, they discuss Lesson 3: Called to Make Disciples and explain what it means to pass on the baton of faith and “make” disciples. If you want to know what to pass on, what it will require, and why it matters, this episode is for you.   Open your Heart to our key Scripture. 2 Timothy 2:2: And what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. 2 Timothy 1:12: And therefore I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me. Isaiah 53:3: He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Matthew 10:17—18: Beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear testimony before them and the Gentiles. 1 Samuel 7:12: Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Jesha'nah, and called its name Ebene'zer, for he said, “Hitherto the Lord has helped us.” 2 Corinthians 12:9: My power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Timothy 2:8—9: Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing chains like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. 1 Corinthians 15:14: If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:17: If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:20: But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:51—55: We shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable nature must put on the imperishable, and this mortal nature must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is thy victory? O death, where is thy sting?” 2 Timothy 2:3: Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Do you trust Jesus with the suffering He's entrusted to you? How might He use your pain to lead others to Him? Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Mallory Smyth, Passionate Discipleship: A Study of 2 Timothy Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Praying From the Heart: Guided Prayer Journal Beth Davis, Blessed Is She Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

In this episode of The Ever Be Podcast, host Mari Wagner welcomes Lisa Brenninkmeyer, founder of Walking With Purpose, to discuss ways Catholic women can lovingly reach out to those who have left the Catholic Church. Lisa shares her insights on building deep, trusting relationships and the importance of meeting others where they are. Together, they explore practical steps and resources, like the Heart of Vines course, designed to gently invite women back to the faith through genuine connection and unconditional love. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about faith, relationships, and evangelism.Lisa's LinksHeart of Vines Book and Masterclass use code EVERBEHOV20 for 20%!Walking with Purpose WebsiteFollow Walking with Purpose on IGBook Lisa to speak------Episode SponsorsThe Little Rose Shop - Shop the morning offering coffee mug and so much more! Use code EVERBE15 for 15% off your order!Crunchi - 25% off SPF Sunlight collection - SPFWest Coast Catholic - Click HERE for our gorgeous modern Wall Crucifix!------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram

Make this Lent the most fruitful Lent ever. Join Lisa and Laura as they explore Passionate Discipleship, a nine-week Lenten Bible study series. In these powerful episodes, they'll unpack Paul's wisdom to his closest friend, Timothy, and reflect on how we can apply it to our lives today. As we grow in personal holiness, we will boldly step into our call as true disciples by reaching out to the next generation and passing on all that we've learned. Today, they discuss Lesson 2: Confidant Reliance, and what it means to leave a legacy and why thinking about our death is essential to becoming true disciples of Christ. What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind? How do you want to be remembered? And why does it matter? Tune in and find out! Open your Heart to our key Scripture.  2 Timothy 1:7: For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. 2 Timothy 1:1–7. 2 Corinthians 2:15: For we are the aroma of Christ to God. 2 Timothy 1:13: Follow the pattern of the sound words which you have heard from me. 1 Corinthians 11:1: Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. Psalm 124:1: If it had not been the Lord who was on our side. Acts 14:22: It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God. Proverbs 13:22: A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. Invite Him in with this episode's question for reflection. What are three qualities that you want to be true of you at the end of your life? As you write those qualities down, write down one concrete action you can do to live out each of those qualities this week.  Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Mallory Smyth, Passionate Discipleship: A Study of 2 Timothy Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Passionate Discipleship Lesson 1, Talk 1, Passionate Discipleship CCC 239 Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Be Still: A Daily Devotional to Quiet Your Heart Hope For Right Now: A Walking with Purpose Podcast, Episode 9: When Help Doesn't Seem to Come Laura Phelps, Necessary Hardships Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Walking with Purpose (WWP), a Catholic women's ministry, and the new book for young women, Heart of Vines. Lisa Brenninkmeyer is the Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Walking with Purpose (WWP), a Catholic women's ministry. Lisa has authored 19 WWP Bible study courses, two devotionals, BLAZE and Sisters of Strength resources for Catholic tween/teens, and a guided prayer journal, and Heart of Vines for young adults — all of which lead women and young girls to a closer relationship with the Lord.  After hearing story after story of women looking for a safe place to ask questions about faith and needing ways to refuel, Lisa decided to do something to bring change. The result of her holy discontent is Walking with Purpose. Lisa is crazy about women, loves Christ passionately, and thinks the most exciting thing in the world is to connect the former with the latter. Lisa holds a BA in psychology from St. Olaf College and is pursuing her masters degree in Theology from Franciscan University. She and her husband Leo have seven children and five grandchildren and reside in St. Augustine, Florida. Links in Show:  Heart of Vines: A Book for Young Women in their 20s Walking with Purpose website

What can you do to make this Lent the most fruitful Lent ever? Join Lisa and Laura as they dive into the Walking with Purpose Bible study, Passionate Discipleship. In nine powerful podcast episodes, they'll unpack Paul's wisdom to his closest friend, Timothy, and reflect on how we can apply it to our lives today. As we grow in personal holiness, we will boldly step into our call as true disciples by reaching out to the next generation and passing on all that we've learned. Are you ready to put away despair and resurrect hope as we rise to the call of discipleship? If so, grab your study guide and settle in. We have a generation to raise. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. 2 Timothy 1:7: God has not given us a spirit of fear but a spirit of power and of love and a sound mind. (NKJV) Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Judges 2:6–10: When Joshua dismissed the people, the sons of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land … And all that generation were also gathered to their fathers; and there arose another generation after them, who did not know the Lord or the work which he had done for Israel. 2 Timothy 1:5 (1–7): I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you. Acts 16:1: And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer; but his father was a Greek. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Make two lists. List your fears and all the excuses why you are not equipped to step out and disciple others. List your gifts, traits, talents, passions, and God-given uniqueness. Ask the Lord, “Is there something on this list that You have given me for the sake of leading others to You?” Is there a young woman in your life whom you want to know Christ in a personal way? Write her name down and share it in our Facebook group. Let's start praying for the next generation by name. Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Mallory Smyth, Passionate Discipleship: A Study of 2 Timothy Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Passionate Discipleship Lesson 1, Talk 1, Passionate Discipleship Grab your free conversation cards to help with important life questions and get the conversation started. Beth Moore, quote Charles Spurgeon, quote Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join Lisa and Laura as they discuss the latest Walking with Purpose project, Heart of Vines: An Invitation to Escape the Life that is Slowly Killing You. A collaboration between Lisa Brenninkmeyer and some of her favorite young people, Heart of Vines is aimed at women in their 20s who feel untethered and unfulfilled: young women who have been told what to pursue for safety, success, acceptance, popularity, and comfort only to find exhaustion, loneliness, and false promises.  This week, Lisa and Laura sit down with Katie Brenninkmeyer, coauthor of Heart of Vines. Packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and laughter, this candid conversation is one you do not want to miss. Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Katie Brenninkmeyer, Heart of Vines: An Invitation to Escape the Life that is Slowly Killing You Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Mallory Smyth, Passionate Discipleship: A Study of 2 Timothy. Grab your copy now and join Lisa and Laura on March 10 as they kick off our Lenten series. Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join Lisa and Laura as they discuss the latest Walking with Purpose project, Heart of Vines: An Invitation to Escape the Life that Is Slowly Killing You. A collaboration between Lisa Brenninkmeyer and some of her favorite young people, Heart of Vines is aimed at women in their 20s who feel untethered and unfulfilled: young women who have been told what to pursue for safety, success, acceptance, popularity, and comfort only to find exhaustion, loneliness, and false promises.  Do you have a young woman on your heart? Is there a loved one you've been trying to evangelize but can't seem to reach? Have you been sharing books, conferences, and programs only to be met with a roll of the eyes? Are you desperate to find the onramp for the skeptic, the doubter, the disenfranchised, the one whose heart was too hurt to hope and believe? Look no further, friend. We have created that onramp. Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Katie Brenninkmeyer, Heart of Vines: An Invitation to Escape the Life that is Slowly Killing You Joshua D. Chatraw, Telling a Better Story Jon Bellion, “The Good in Me” Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join Lisa and Laura as they kick off the new year with a brand new four-part series: Feminine Genius. There are four components in the feminine genius: receptivity, sensitivity, generosity, and maternity. Each week, through the writings of Saint Edith Stein, personal stories, and the Word of God, Lisa and Laura will unpack one of these components. This is week two, and it's all about sensitivity! Do you struggle with being too sensitive? What if we told you that women who are sensitive to the inner workings of their hearts are likely to be sensitive to the hearts of other people? Sensitivity is not a flaw, it is a gift. So go on and grab your coffee, and settle in, as we unwrap the gift of our sensitive hearts! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Galatians 6:2–5: Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load. (NIV) Open your Bible to Scriptures referenced in this episode. Luke 10:41: The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.” Matthew 11:28: Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Psalm 22: The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing. (Douay-Rheims) Romans 12:15: Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (NIV) 1 Peter 3:8: Finally, all of you, be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward one another, compassionate, humble. Galatians 5:22–23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. Colossians 3:12: Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (NIV) Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Is there a load I am carrying for a loved one that I need to lay down? If so, write it down.  Write down Colossians 3:12 and look at the qualities: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Ask which of these qualities am I short on supply? (If you are brave and open to receiving the answer without being defensive, ask a spouse or close friend.) Ask God to increase this quality/virtue in you. Our presenting sponsor is Hallow. Hallow is the #1 prayer and meditation app dedicated to helping you grow closer to God and find peace with thousands of guided prayers and meditations. Hallow offers daily prayers with Scripture, contemplation, sleep prayers, rosaries, and so much more, making it a great resource for growing closer to God in 2025. The app makes it so easy to set up a routine to help you stay consistent. Visit hallow.com/walkingwithpurpose to get 3 months of Hallow free! Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Discovering Our Dignity Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, Boundaries Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

In today's episode, Lisa and Laura dive into lesson 3 of Ordering Your Priorities, Priority 2: Your Heart. Most of us live as if our hearts aren't a priority. We tend to put other people's hearts before our own, believing that's what a good woman is supposed to do. But guess what? We matter to God. Our wild and beautiful hearts are the most essential parts of us, and if we don't tend to them properly, we run the risk of becoming physically, mentally, and spiritually spent. Are you ready to build the good life by prioritizing your heart? Well, then…grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and click play! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Psalm 56:9: My wanderings you have noted; are my tears not stored in your flask, recorded in your book? Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Philippians 2:2–4: Do nothing out of selfishness or conceit but in humility count others better than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Matthew 16:25: Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Jeremiah 31:3: I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. 1 Samuel 16:7: The Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. Isaiah 43:4: You are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you. Psalm 4:8: In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. What form of self-care do you turn to instead of inviting the Lord to heal your heart? What are you trying to get through that is meant for you to grow through? Show mentions. CCC 2563: The heart is the dwelling-place where I am, where I live…The heart is our hidden center, beyond the grasp of our reason and of others; only the Spirit of God can fathom the human heart and know it fully. St. John Paul II, quote. Flourish: The Art of Being Human. Register here. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Remaining Grateful: A letter from Lisa Brenninkmeyer, sign up here.  Cecilia Pigg, Aleteia, St. Monica inspires us to reassess our attachment to alcohol  St. Augustine, The Confessions of St. Augustine Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join us for our four-part series, Real Women, Real Stories. In each episode, Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps sit down to chat with a woman who has inspired and challenged them to grow in their faith and relationship with the Lord. Knowing each woman personally, they have been able to see up close the way that her relationship with God has transformed her heart and changed her life. These women are strong, wise, and tenderhearted. They teach us that every one of us has a story, and every story matters. Lisa and Laura love these women, and you will, too!  Open your Heart to our key Scripture.  Isaiah 43:1: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.  2 Corinthians 12:9: My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.  Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. In what area of your life is God asking you to step out in faith? What is something specific from this podcast episode that can help encourage you to trust Him and say yes? Show mentions. The Messy Family Project Our next series is coming soon. Using code OYPBOGO, purchase one Ordering Your Priorities and get a second one at 50% off. Limit one use per customer. This offer ends October 31, 2024. Prepare for the next episode by watching Talk 1: Building the Good Life.  Join an Ordering Your Priorities virtual group this September. Register today. Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join us for our four-part series, Real Women, Real Stories. In each episode, Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps sit down to chat with a woman who has inspired and challenged them to grow in their faith and relationship with the Lord. Knowing each woman personally, they have been able to see up close the way that her relationship with God has transformed her heart and changed her life. These women are strong, wise, and tenderhearted. They teach us that every one of us has a story, and every story matters. Lisa and Laura love these women, and you will, too!  Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Proverbs 3:5–6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Romans 12:15: Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for evil, to give you a future with hope.  Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Do you find yourself looking at an aspect of your life (maybe your marriage, children, career) and thinking, “This wasn't how it was supposed to be?”  Go to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament (if you can) and bring it to the Lord. Ask Him, “What are you inviting me into, Jesus? What virtue, what lesson do you need me to learn?” Show mentions. Sister Sophia Prayer Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join us for our four-part series, Real Women, Real Stories. In each episode, Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps sit down to chat with a woman who has inspired and challenged them to grow in their faith and relationship with the Lord. Knowing each woman personally, they have been able to see up close the way that her relationship with God has transformed her heart and changed her life. These women are strong, wise, and tenderhearted. They teach us that every one of us has a story, and every story matters. Lisa and Laura love these women, and you will, too!  Open your Heart to our key Scripture. 2 Corinthians 12:9: He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.  Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Isaiah 43: Promises of Redemption and Restoration Revelation 22:6: These words are trustworthy and true. Invite Him in with this episode's question for reflection. What habit can I be cultivating TODAY that will prepare me if, at some point, the rug is pulled out from under me? Show mentions. Comunità Cenacolo America, https://www.hopereborn.org/ Sarah Kroger, The Detour Lauren Daigle, Trust in You Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ.

Join us as we kick off a four-part series, Real Women, Real Stories. In each episode, Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps sit down to chat with a woman who has inspired and challenged them to grow in their faith and relationship with the Lord. Knowing each woman personally, they have been able to see up close the way that her relationship with God has transformed her heart and changed her life. These women are strong, wise, and tenderhearted. They teach us that every one of us has a story, and every story matters. Lisa and Laura love these women, and you will, too!  Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Psalm 91:1–5: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, who abides in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence; he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and a buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Luke 12:6–7: Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. What lie does the enemy most often use to mess with you? How do you fight back? Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join us for Lesson 6 in our six-week summer series based on our Living in the Father's Love Bible study, Loving Like Him Through Forgiveness. Lisa and Laura are firm believers that no matter the situation, forgiveness is crucial to living in freedom. The truth is, when we struggle to forgive, we are the ones who suffer. If you are in a place where the pain is too much, and you do feel like you haven't any control over the way to respond, this episode is for you. Grab your study guide and get ready to jump into a new perspective on forgiveness. Freedom, sweet friend, is waiting for you. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Matthew 10:8: Freely you have received, freely give. (ERV) Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils: freely have you received, freely give. (ERV) Ephesians 2:8: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. Isaiah 53:7,9: He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth. Like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth…And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth. Invite Him in with this episode's question for reflection. There are three indications of having truly forgiven a person: 1. Not dwelling on the incident. 2. Not bringing up the incident again and using it against the person. 3. Not talking to others about the incident. Which of these aspects of forgiveness do you find most difficult? Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Living in the Father's Love, Talk 2, Lesson 6: Loving Like Him Through Forgiveness, Walking with Purpose Father John Hopkins, L.C., Victim Chart and Victim Plus Chart, found in Living in the Father's Love, pages 73 and 74 or download here.  Father John Riccardo, The Rescue Project Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps, Hope For Right Now: A Walking with Purpose Podcast, Episode 13: When God Permits the Pain Dr. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham, From Anger to Intimacy: How Forgiveness Can Transform Your Marriage Avila Institute Using code BOGOHOPE, purchase one Living in the Father's Love and get a second one at 50% off. Limit one use per customer. This offer ends July 15, 2024. Sign up now to receive weekly reminder emails that include an exclusive discussion guide created just for this series. We are taking a short break and will return August 5, 2024, with Real Women, Real Stories. //Lisa and Laura   Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join us for episode 22 in our eight-week series, Be Strong: The Armor of God. Lisa and Laura continue our deep dive into Ephesians 6:10–18, awakening us to the invisible battle that rages while encouraging us to reach for the weapons that keep us strong and steady. Today, Lisa and Laura introduce the sixth piece of armor, the sword of the spirit. This last piece of armor is the most powerful and the most important, because it is the Word of God! Grab your coffee, open your Bible, and meet us on the frontline! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Ephesians 6:17: And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Ephesians 6:13: Take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace. Matthew 4:4: But he answered, “It is written,‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'” Sirach 19:10: Have you heard a word? Let it die with you. Be brave! It will not make you burst! Sirach 2:4–5: Accept whatever is brought upon you, and endure it in sorrow; in changes that humble you be patient. For gold and silver are tested in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. 2 Timothy 1:7: God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control. Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose. Psalm 19:7–8: The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Have you ever experienced God shining a light on a particular Scripture to give you exactly what you need in that moment? Which verse and in which circumstances? Show mentions. Summer Bible study on the podcast! Lisa and Laura will be working through a six-week series based on the Walking with Purpose Bible study, Living in the Father's Love. Using code BOGOHOPE, purchase one Living in the Father's Love and get a second one at 50% off. Limit one use per customer. This offer ends July 15, 2024. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Living in the Father's Love connect coffee talk, Talk 1, Lesson 1: The Beauty of a Childlike Faith. Sign up now to receive weekly reminder emails that include an exclusive discussion guide created just for this series. CCC 104: In Sacred Scripture, the Church constantly finds her nourishment and her strength, for she welcomes it not as a human word, "but as what it really is, the word of God." In the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children, and talks with them. Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.  

Join us for episode 21 in our eight-week series, Be Strong: The Armor of God. Lisa and Laura continue our deep dive into Ephesians 6:10–18, awakening us to the invisible battle that rages while encouraging us to reach for the weapons that keep us strong and steady. Today, Lisa and Laura introduce the fifth piece of armor, the helmet of salvation. This is the armor that protects our minds. Do you ever find that you get stuck in a pattern of thinking that you know is messed up, but you don't know how to stop the thoughts? Yeah—us, too. It's time we break this cycle. So what do you say we open our Bibles and get to work! Open your Heart to our key Scripture.  Ephesians 6:17: And take the helmet of salvation. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Genesis 3:24: He drove out the man; and at the East of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life. Matthew 28:19–20: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you. Isaiah 26:3: You keep him in perfect peace whose mind stayed on you (ESV). 2 Corinthians 10:4: The weapons of our warfare are not worldly but have divine power to destroy strongholds. Invite Him in with this episode's question for reflection. Download Our Inheritance in Christ, choose one benefit of being a daughter of God, and journal about why that particular aspect of being a daughter of God grabs your heart. Show mentions. Summer Bible study on the podcast! Lisa and Laura will be working through a six-week series based on the Walking with Purpose Bible study, Living in the Father's Love. Using code BOGOHOPE, purchase one Living in the Father's Love and get a second one at 50% off. Limit one use per customer. This offer ends July 15, 2024. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Praying from the Heart: Guided Prayer Journal Frank Sheed, Theology for Beginners Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Join us for episode 19 in our eight-week series, Be Strong: The Armor of God. Lisa and Laura continue a deep dive into Ephesians 6:10–18, awakening us to the invisible battle that rages while encouraging us to reach for the weapons that keep us strong and steady. Today, Lisa and Laura introduce us to our third piece of armor, the shoes of the gospel of peace. As we study peace in the whole of Ephesians, we start to see that there are two types of peace. And we need both. What are these two types of peace, you ask? Grab your Bible and get ready, because you are about to find out! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Ephesians 6:15: And having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Psalm 91:1–2: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, who abides in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” Ephesians 2:13–14: But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility. Ephesians 2:17–18: [Jesus] preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. John 14:6: I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by me. Philippians 4:6–7: Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 26:3–4: You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Who is someone you know who has inner peace despite being in the midst of difficult circumstances?  Consider calling and asking him or her how this has been possible. How has he or she activated peace? If you do this, you'll probably learn something new and encourage this person at the same time.  Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Praying from the Heart: Guided Prayer Journal Saint Alphonsus de Liguori, Uniformity with God's Will Jonathan Ogden, “Psalm 91” Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Lisa Hendey is joined by guests Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps to discuss their new "Hope for Right Now" podcast from Walking with Purpose.   Lisa Brenninkmeyer is Founder and CEO of Walking with Purpose, ap apostolate that develops and delivers Catholic Bible studies for adult women, young women, and girls. Laura Phelps is a Catholic author, speaker, and Content Creation Manager for Walking with Purpose.   About “Hope for Right Now”: In a world where levels of despair are rising, we need more than mindfulness or positive affirmations - we need a lifeline we can count on. The "Hope for Right Now" podcast from Walking with Purpose dives into Scripture, connects God's word with everyday life, and teaches us how to become women grounded in hope.  Show Notes Links:  Hope for Right Now Apple Podcast: Hope for Right Now: A Walking with a Purpose Podcast Spotify: Hope for Right Now: A Walking with a Purpose Podcast

Episode 8 kicks off our brand new, seven-week series, The Psalms of Ascent: A Lenten Pilgrimage. The word translated “ascent” means “to go up.” It gives an idea of being on a journey, moving to a higher place spiritually. In this week's episode, Lisa and Laura dive into Psalm 121 and explore Scripture's response to when everything feels out of control. If you aren't convinced of God's protection or struggle to believe in His promises, you are in the right place. Join Lisa and Laura as they set our hearts on pilgrimage, unpacking today's Psalm and applying it to our daily lives.    Open your Heart to our key Scripture.  Psalm 121:1-8: Assurance of God's Protection. A Song of Ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved, he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and for evermore.   Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.  Luke 1:28: The Lord is with you! John 16:33: In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Isaiah 43:2: When you pass through waters, I will be with you; through rivers, you shall not be swept away. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, nor will flames consume you.    Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. When have you seen God show up for you as your keeper (your bodyguard, your sentry)?  When has God been your shade (your protection, your shelter)?   Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Praying From the Heart Guided Prayer Journal Laura Phelps, Sweet Cross: A Marian Guide to Suffering Eugene Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society  Peter Kreeft, Wisdom of the Heart: The Good, the True, and the Beautiful at the Center of Us All  Edward Sri, Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross Scott Hahn, Curtis Mitch, Rev. Dennis K. Walters, Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, The Book of the Psalms   Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.  

Join us for our final episode in our seven-week series, Encountering Jesus Personally. In this week's episode, Lisa and Laura dive into the Gospel of John, focusing on the famous I AM statement, “I am the true vine.” Each time we find Jesus saying, “I am,” He is giving us a glimpse into what He's like. He's revealing something about His character. Do you want to attach yourself to Jesus, but struggle with self-reliance? Do you long for Him to heal your wounds, but only under the condition that it won't hurt? Oh, sister, have we got a show for you! Grab your coffee, open your Bible, and join Lisa and Laura as they unpack today's Scripture and apply it to our daily lives. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. John 15:1: I am the true vine. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. John 15:1-5: I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already made clean by the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. Psalm 80:8-19: Thou didst bring a vine out of Egypt; thou didst drive out the nations and plant it. Thou didst clear the ground for it; it took deep root and filled the land. The mountains were covered with its shade, the mighty cedars with its branches; it sent out its branches to the sea, and its shoots to the River. Why then hast thou broken down its walls, so that all who pass along the way pluck its fruit? The boar from the forest ravages it, and all that move in the field feed on it. Turn again, O God of hosts! Look down from heaven, and see; have regard for this vine, the stock which thy right hand planted. They have burned it with fire, they have cut it down; may they perish at the rebuke of thy countenance! But let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, the son of man whom thou hast made strong for thyself! Then we will never turn back from thee; give us life, and we will call on thy name! Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let thy face shine, that we may be saved! Isaiah 5:1-2: Let me sing for my beloved a love song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He digged it and cleared it of stones, and planted it with choice vines; he built a watchtower in the midst of it, and hewed out a wine vat in it; and he looked for it to yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes. Jeremiah 2:21: I planted you in the land like a special vine of the very best stock. Why in the world have you turned into something like a wild vine that produces rotten, foul-smelling grapes? (NET) Ephesians 4:1: Lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called. Hebrews 4:12-13: For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, or joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him, no creature is hidden, but all are open and laid bare to the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Hebrews 4:14-16: Since then have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sinning. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. John 15:3: You are already made clean by the word which I have spoken to you. Ephesians 5:26: That He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. 1 Peter 5:10: And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Have you experienced God's Word moving in your life, revealing motives, thoughts, and hurts? How have you responded? What difference would it make if you truly believed the words of Saint Julian of Norwich: “When God sees sin, He sees pain in us”? Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Touching the Divine Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Grounded in Hope Ronald Knox translation, The Holy Bible Brant Pitre, The Augustine Institute Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. 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Reading the Bible feels like something we should be doing, but we don't always know where to begin. For those of us looking for daily guidance, how can a book written thousands of years ago apply to our lives today? We get it.  And we've got you. Here at Walking with Purpose, we create beautiful, accessible, relevant Bible studies that make it easy to read the Bible. Our mission is to help women know Christ personally through Scripture—not by building up information in our minds but by reaching every woman at the heart level. Trust us. This is a game-changer. Starting a podcast brings a new chapter for us. Now, we can be with you anytime and anywhere! Each week, Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps will dive into segments of Scripture, unpack what it means, and explore how these truths apply to us today. Through open, honest, and often hilarious conversations, they pray that you will find hope in the living Word of God no matter your current circumstances. Hope for right now. Get ready to open your heart, open your Bible, and invite Him in. Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode starting in January 2024. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. We are grateful to the following benefactors who have made our podcast possible: Mary Stenger Katherine and Stephen Pryor The Flower Barn K Ten Kids Foundation   Our website.  Our shop.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Lisa Brennikmeyer is the founder of Walking with Purpose, a ministry that walks women through the beauty of scripture. After her conversion to Catholicism, Lisa noticed the lack of resources in bible studies for young mothers. Since then, Walking with Purpose is active in more than 400 parishes in the United States, Europe, and Canada. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for EVERY GOOD WORK" - 2 Timothy 3:16-17This week I am joined by the lovely Lisa Brenninkmeyer to discuss the importance of Sacred Scripture for the heart of a woman. Lisa, a Catholic convert, has a passion for her faith, sacred scripture, and encouraging women to draw nearer to the heart of Christ. Founder of Walking with Purpose, a Catholic Bible Study for Women, Lisa has spent many years helping women encounter Christ through God's Living Word (including myself).  This episode is an invitation to be more intentional with meeting God in his Word, in the Story of Salvation, which is still ongoing and alive IN YOU! And remember friends, as C.S. Lewis so perfectly says: "We come to Scripture not to learn a subject, but to steep ourselves in a PERSON."Walking With Purpose Bible Studies: https://walkingwithpurpose.com/WWP Shop:https://shop.walkingwithpurpose.com/collections/study-guidesIf this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! I always love to connect :suzanne @latteandlaundry.com

Lisa Brenninkmeyer is the founder of Walking With Purpose, author, public speaker and video host. As we sat down to interview her, we couldn't help but wonder: what are the elements that create a truly compelling speech? How does she weave together words that genuinely captivate her audience? Today, Lisa reveals her secrets to keeping her audience engaged and coming back for more.

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Lisa Brenninkmeyer, author of many bible study programs and founder of Walking with Purpose discusses how she implements the teachings of the bible into everyday life.

We have a hard time resting. With all of the distractions of daily life, true rest can fall to the side. In this week's episode, we are joined by Lisa Brenninkmeyer who shares with us the joy that comes when we lean back in the Lord.

This week’s Girlfriends guest is Lisa Brenninkmeyer, founder of Walking With Purpose. Lisa creates beautiful Bible studies that bring Catholic women together to read and study Scripture, all over the US, Europe, and Canada. In our conversation, Lisa shares about how and why she founded the ministry as well some of her most recent projects and plans she has for the future. She is a joy-filled, inspiring woman, and I just know you will appreciate all that she shares.

On this week's show, we discuss Catholic scripture study and developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ with Lisa Brenninkmeyer of Walking with Purpose.About Lisa Brenninkmeyer:Lisa Brenninkmeyer is the founder and chief purpose officer of Walking with Purpose (WWP), a Catholic Women’s Bible study. An author and speaker, Lisa created WWP of a desire to see women come to know Christ personally. Lisa has written nine Bible studies for adult women, six Bible studies for young adults, a middle school girls’ curriculum called BLAZE, the book Walking with Purpose: Seven Priorities that Make Life Work and the devotional, Be Still. Lisa and her husband Leo have seven children and live in St. Augustine, Florida.About Walking with Purpose:At Walking with Purpose we develop and deliver Bible studies to reach women of all ages with the love of Christ. We also offer an online leadership development program and mentoring. There are currently over 350 WWP parish programs with more than 40,000 women participating. WWP Bible studies present practical Biblical teachings consistent with Church doctrine; vary in length and depth to meet the needs of different women; utilize the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an additional resource; and have received the imprimatur from Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore. Our patron saint is St. Thérèse of Lisieux.For More Information:Website: www.walkingwithpurpose.comInstagram:walkingwithpurpose_officialTwitter: @walkingwpurposeFacebook: facebook.com/walkingwithpurpose

For us Americans, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. That means turkey, parades, football, (whitewashed stories about pilgrims and Native Americans that aren't 100% accurate and should probably be looked at much deeper than they are but that's a post for another time), and family. For some of us, being with our families is a true joy that we look forward to all year. But for some of us, being with family is very difficult and can bring out some tough emotions. That's why there's no better time for a chat about emotionally healthy spirituality. Today on the show, we're chatting with Lisa Brenninkmeyer, the founder of Walking With Purpose. Lisa and I talk about what emotionally healthy spirituality looks like, how to take care of yourself during emotionally volatile times, how to build up a community around you that you can be 100% yourself with, and how to seek healing from emotional wounds. So if you're currently driving to your in-laws or cousins or grandparents for Thanksgiving, I hope we can keep you company for the car ride!  Also, there's no better time to express my immense gratitude for you, dear listener, for allowing me to have my dream job. To show my appreciation, we'll be joining in the good ole fashioned tradition of discounts this holiday shopping weekend. From today to Cyber Monday (11/21, 11/22, 11/23, 11/24, 11/25, and 11/26) you can take 20% off anything in the Catholic Feminist Shop with the code THANKSGIVING. I'm also bringing back our book preorder deal for those days only--if you shoot me a proof of purchase (Amazon, AveMariaPress.com, or Barnes and Noble confirmation) of Girl, Arise to claire@thecatholicfeministpodcast.com with the EXACT subject line PREORDER, you'll receive a discount code for 25% off 40 Days to a Feminist Faith, a free copy of our social justice Bible study, and our bonus episode with Mallory Smyth of Endow.  PS: Today's episode is brought to you by the Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade Holiday Gift Guide. You can be sure the gifts you give are well received and well made by shopping at ethicaltrade.crs.org. PPS: Today's episode is also brought to you by Pink Salt Riot. Design the perfect gift and get free shipping + 10% off orders over $30 with code catholicfeminist. Head to www.pinksaltriot.com.

Listen along as the four Mom's take on the NEED for prayer and how we, in the midst of busy lives and wild kiddos, carve out that time for quiet relationship with Our God. Thank you for listening!*You can find Lisa Brenninkmeyer’s book “Walking With Purpose” online through Amazon or Barnes and Noble!

Today I chat with Lisa Brenninkmeyer, founder of Walking With Purpose, about how to live fearless and free. Please support Among The Lilies here.  

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with wife, mother, and writer Lisa Brenninkmeyer. Lisa founded the beautiful ministry Walking With Purpose. We talk about praying with Scripture, speaking truth to yourself, emotional healing, and freedom.

  Few things can hold us back in life like fear. It steals our joy, it tells us we're not enough, and it stops us from being fully alive. We know deep down that this isn't what we were made for, but facing fears and clearly seeing reality takes an immense amount of courage. On the podcast […] The post S4 Ep13: How-to Live Fearless with Lisa Brenninkmeyer appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Few things can hold us back in life like fear. It steals our joy, it tells us we’re not enough, and it stops us from being fully alive. We know deep down that this isn’t what we were made for, but facing fears and clearly seeing reality takes an immense amount of courage. On the podcast […] The post S4 Ep13: How-to Live Fearless with Lisa Brenninkmeyer appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

This week we dive into part 4 of “Life of the Beloved” chapter 3, “Taken”. We talk about how being chosen by God does not exclude others, rather it is personal and includes everyone. We also discuss how to unmask the world, declare truth over our lives, and cure the critical heart with gratitude. Hope you enjoy this weeks podcast! One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing - “Fearless and Free” study on Ephesians - by Lisa Brenninkmeyer of Walking With Purpose Michelle's One Thing - Gratitude for the life and legacy of Billy Graham Heather's One Thing - The Instant Pot. Frozen chicken breasts in 12 minutes people! Discussion Questions: God looks upon each of us as unique and chooses us personally. How can you make space to understand this truth more deeply? Do you sometimes feel like you have to hustle or strive for God’s favor and attention? Gratitude is the cure for complaining and criticism. How can you grow in gratitude? Do you surround yourself with people that speak goodness, truth, and beauty into your life? Journal Questions: We become what we focus on. What is blooming in the garden of your heart these days? Have you ever felt left out in the Church community? This is not how the Church is meant to be. Consider opening your heart to God’s healing and restoration in this area. In what area of your life do you need to declare and claim God’s truth right now?   Quote to Ponder: "When we keep claiming the light, we will find ourselves becoming more and more radiant” - Henri Nouwen  

In this episode we have a special guest and dear friend Lisa Brenninkmeyer! She is the founder of Walking With Purpose, a Catholic women’s Bible study that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We chat about how she seeks to abide with Christ in the midst of balancing busy family life and work and how to abide with others in community. Walking with Purpose bible studies WalkingWithPurpose.com Download this beautiful Abide in Me printable scripture verse. Check out this video about Walking With Purpose One Thing We Love This Week: Lisa Brenninkmeyer  One Thing - "The Life of the Beloved" by Henri Nouwan Michelle Benzinger's One Thing - Celebrating Life Heather Khym's One Thing - Good old fashioned pranks with friends Sr. Miriam's One Thing -  - Her new coffee mug Discussion Questions What does “abide” mean to you personally? What are some of your obstacles when it comes to abiding in Christ? How do you journey with others (especially other women) in your spiritual walk? Journal Questions In what situations do you find yourself striving instead of Abiding? What commitment can you make today to intentionally abide more deeply in Christ? Quote to ponder "if you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask for whatever you wish and it shall be done for you." John 15:7  

Why do some ministries die and some thrive? Lisa Brenninkmeyer, author and founder of Walking With Purpose shares with us how she built a grassroots women's ministry and not just another program. Leadership training and mentoring form the backbone of Walking With Purpose and are precisely what makes it so powerful. The show starts off with me, your old pal Gomer, thank you, our beautiful listeners, for being amazing. LayEvangelist.com is a continued experiment in bringing about the new evangelization and as we expand our number of shows to, you know, more than one, we hope that it can change your life, your faith and your city. Then Lisa, out of no where, just starts affirming Luke, which made me very uncomfortable, because, it's Luke.We dive into the Call, Revival, and even our recent interview with good, old Father Dave Pivonka of www.thewildgooseisloose.com. Lisa brings up a very good point about the Church and women. Often teachers and preachers tend to focus on chastity when the girls are young, and maternity when the girls become women. They are basically locked in a sexual viewpoint. Lisa's presentations are powerful because she goes beyond sexual value or maternity and focuses on the foundation: my identity as a woman in Christ. Thus her ministry is wide open to women of all vocations and backgrounds.Oh yeah, she's that good. This is one of my favorite interviews yet.#BlessedFrom the website...What is Walking with Purpose?Walking with Purpose is a women’s Catholic Bible study program.Walking with Purpose endeavors to meet women where they are, giving them practical Biblical teaching that is consistent with Church doctrine and uses the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an additional resource. All materials have received the imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.Walking with Purpose aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church.Walking with Purpose has three elements: at-home study, weekly small group meetings (if in the parish-based or small group programs), and a monthly talk on relevant course material. Most courses contain 22 lessons; one short course contains six lessons.Walking with Purpose has over 130 parishes involved in our Leadership Training Program in the United States, Europe and Canada and has helped thousands of women grow closer to Christ.

Luke and I start out with the Qatar death scandal involving the World Cup, but don't worry, plenty of people die, Qatar and FIFA authorities assure us. Just not on the same project. At the same time. At all. Then I mock the worship of Sports (#1 of America's Top 7 Gods) and Luke pivots the conversation to a quote from Archbishop Chaput: “This difference between production and consumption is what sociologist Zygmunt Bauman calls the gulf between solid and liquid modern life. Older, “solid” societies based on production find their security in ownership, delayed gratification and rational organization. They seek methodical progress, and they put a high value on durable goods. “Liquid,” consumer-based societies—creatures of the tech revolution and its rapid rate of change—feed on “incessant new beginnings” and experiences.” — Archbishop Chaput I express how I get nervous with quotes like these because, to be honest, a fear of technology is essentially a fear of our native strength. Robots, AI, and all these iPhones are extensions of our selves, they are our creations. Anywho, Zygmunt Bauman's thesis sounds interesting, so here's a link to his book Liquid Modernity that benefits our ministry. And we shouldn't fear them.Now on to Mars, ELON MUSK, GET MY FAT ASS TO MARS!Then we talk about our upcoming two guests: Sergio Bermundez and Lisa Brenninkmeyer from Walking With Purpose.Then Gomer pulls out the GREATEST ANSWER OF ALL TIME WHY LUKE HAS BAD TASTE IN MUSIC/BEER. Thanks 'Stina!Finally, we end with the New Evangelization and why we aren't really implementing it and how Gomer has no patience for this. 

A conversation with Lisa Brenninkmeyer about her conversion from evangelical Protestantism and the way in which she continues to be called to a deeper conversion in Christ. Lisa Brenninkmeyer is an author and speaker who helps women experience the transforming power of God’s unconditional love. Desiring to see women come to know Christ personally, in […]