Best Surrendering Like Sarah Podcasts (2024)

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24: A Therapist's Advice To Deeper Connection In Your Marriage | Melissa Tablada 47:18

27m ago47:18

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Mari has guest Melissa Grace Tablada on the show who is a licensed marriage and family therapist to talk about how to increase connection between spouses in marriage. The conversation dives into enhancing marital connection, effective communication strategies, and the significance of intimacy in a Christ-centered marriage. Melissa shares practical …

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44: How to Trust Your Intuition on Your Fertility Journey 23:00

11h ago23:00

23:00

Do you ever have a "gut feeling" about certain things on your fertility journey? Maybe you suspected something wasn't right with your cycle, or perhaps you felt the first doctor you met wasn't the best one for you? These little "nudges" you feel within your body aren't random - this is your intuition guiding you along the way. But how can you tune …

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23: Your Guide to Praying Together as a Couple 41:01

7h ago41:01

41:01

Mari and Trey chat about the significance of integrating prayer into relationships, and especially marriages. They discuss their personal experiences with prayer during different stages of their relationship and offer practical advice on how to start praying together, from simple blessings over meals to more intimate intercessory prayer. The episod…

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43: What Everybody Dealing with Secondary Infertility Needs to Hear with Allie Karagozian 43:15

5h ago43:15

43:15

Are you finding that secondary infertility is so much harder than you ever expected? I experienced both primary & secondary infertility on the journey to building my family. But it was the 2nd journey that knocked me down in ways I never saw coming. The dismissive comments, the guilt, the shame of wanting more, the "but you already have one" remark…

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22: Spicy Q&A with Our Best Priest Friend Fr. Sasse 1:01:49

6d ago1:01:49

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Listen in as Mari and Trey sit down with their best priest friend Father Sasse for a fun and spicy Q&A session. They discuss a myriad of topics ranging from Faith, lifestyle, and spiritual warfare to practical concerns about sin, confession, and christ centered living. Father Sasse answers a number of questions from our listeners and shares his uni…

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42: How to Surrender into the Unknown when You're Trying to Conceive 25:56

1d ago25:56

25:56

Do you find one of the hardest parts about infertility is dealing with the uncertainty of it all? Trusting into the unknown of this journey - when you don't know how much longer it will take, how much more you can handle, how much more it could cost you - is the hardest thing imaginable. On this episode, I take you through 4 steps to help you surre…

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21: Bible Study With Mari - John 15 40:10

6d ago40:10

40:10

Mari leads listeners through a Bible study on John 15, focusing on the relationship between the vine and the branches. With a mix of prayer and reflection, Mari emphasizes the importance of remaining in Christ, abiding in His word, and embracing the spiritual pruning that leads to deeper faith and fruitful living. Listeners are encouraged to integr…

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41: How Breathwork Can Transform Your Fertility Journey 56:10

8d ago56:10

56:10

What if I told you that the most powerful healing tool we all possess is our breath? That this simple function can release past trauma that's been held within your body & help you move forward on your journey to your baby? It sounds almost too good to be true. And when I first heard about breathwork that is exactly what I thought. But the experienc…

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20: Small Steps to Living Toxin-Free | Kristen van Gilse 1:00:54

13d ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Empowering Women to Embrace a Healthier, Non-Toxic Lifestyle In this episode of the Ever Be podcast, host Mari Wagner speaks with Instagram influencer Kristen, also known as Organa Mama, on the importance of reducing toxins in daily life. Kristen shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with interstitial cystitis to achieving permanent remi…

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40: The 4 Things I Did to Uplevel My Fertility Journey Before I Fell Pregnant 25:14

19d ago25:14

25:14

Is having a baby the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning, and the very last thing you think about when you go to sleep? Has this journey started to impact every area of your life - your relationship, friendships, your work, your health, mental health, finances, and all your plans for the future? If every decision you make is…

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Dom and Sub Mystery Questions 32:06

16d ago32:06

32:06

Sarah and Carlos ask each other three mystery questions . The result? A glorious episode of memory sharing, confessions, gratitude and love. Tune in to this bonus episode of Bonding to hear more from Sarah and her Dom/fiancé Carlos. Having established a relationship for a couple of years before bringing in kink dynamics, Sarah and Carlos share how …

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19: Your Daily Prayer Cheat Sheet 27:44

1M ago27:44

27:44

Today's episode topic: building a consistent daily prayer life. Mari emphasizes the importance of prayer as a lifeline to Jesus and discusses various methods to incorporate prayer into daily routines. She offers practical tips for starting small with morning and evening prayers, utilizing tools like the rosary and scripture, progressing to more ext…

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39: 3 Babies Over the Age of 40 with Elizabeth King 32:50

22d ago32:50

32:50

Our guest today has an amazing story of how she fell pregnant naturally not once...not twice...but THREE times over the age of 40. Today I'm interviewing special guest, Elizabeth King. Elizabeth is a certified Life + Fertility Coach who specialises on holistic health, the mind-body approach to fertility issues & supporting couples on their journeys…

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PSA Lack of experience is NOT a red flag. Top tips for vetting a partner 16:22

1M ago16:22

16:22

Just with any dating process, determining whether someone is right for you, or has the potential to develop something with you takes time and awareness. Within the world of kink, vetting is a very common part of dating and socialising. With vetting, we are checking out a person's vibe and whether we like them. It is a process of obtaining informati…

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18: Do's & Don'ts of Hosting | Claire Couche 36:37

27d ago36:37

36:37

Mari Wagner discusses the art of homemaking and hosting with certified etiquette instructor Claire Couche. Claire, a Catholic wife and mother who transitioned from oncology nursing to becoming a stay-at-home mom and certified etiquette instructor, shares her insights on how intentional hosting can reflect Christ's love. They explore practical tips …

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38: Why You Need to Sync with Your Cycle if You Want to Fall Pregnant with Laura Wilkes 42:35

1M ago42:35

42:35

Did you know your menstrual cycle is basically a superpower? And that being able to work with your cycle, rather than pushing against it, has incredible effects on your overall health, your nervous system, and you body's ability to fall pregnant? If you’ve experienced any of the following: Erratic or irregular cycles Overwhelming exhaustion with no…

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Creativity & Kink: Your Inner Child Loves Kink! 12:09

1M ago12:09

12:09

BDSM and kink is all about PLAY! However the censorship of BDSM within mainstream media feeds into this societal misconception that adulting is hard, and boring, and serious. That adults are not allowed to PLAY! It is said that we lose our creativity as we get older. Even the schooling system is designed in a way to discourage us to think outside o…

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17: Ask Mari + Trey Anything Q&A: Wedding Night, Discerning Marriage, Infertility Journey & More 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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Mari and husband Trey Wagner engage in a fun and intimate Q&A session. They recount personal stories, their discernment process for marriage, tips on maintaining chastity, handling wedding night nerves, and balancing new life changes. The couple also shares their experience with NFP, the emotional journey of infertility, and practical advice for bu…

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37: How EFT Can Support Your Fertility with Sarah Holland 42:44

1M ago42:44

42:44

Have you heard of EFT (tapping) and how it can support your journey of trying to conceive? If you’ve experienced any of the following: Intrusive or negative thoughts about your fertility Difficulty sleeping (or staying asleep) Panic about the future Then EFT is a simple, effective & quick tool you'll definitely want to dive into. Today I'm intervie…

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16: How To Catholify Your Home 20:58

2M ago20:58

20:58

Mari Wagner dives into the topic of homemaking with a focus on integrating Catholic faith into your home. Mari shares practical tips on how to create a 'domestic church' by incorporating essential Catholic staples like crucifixes, holy water, family Bibles, and images of Mary. She also emphasizes the importance of displaying items that inspire pray…

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36: Improving Fertility Success Rates Using the Mind-Body Connection with Kathryn Bregman 44:43

2M ago44:43

44:43

What does it mean to use the mind-body connection as you're trying to conceive? And does it actually make a difference to success rates? If you feel like you're following the best advice from your doctor, taking every supplement available & eating the perfect diet...yet you feel like there's something missing...then this is an episode you won't wan…

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15: What Every Woman Should Know In Her 20's | Sarah Swafford 1:18:54

2M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

Joined with friend Sarah Swafford, Mari and Sarah engage in a deep conversation about living a Christ-centered life as a modern woman in her 20s. With insights from over 15 years of ministry, Sarah shares wisdom on personal faith, the importance of mental prayer, and dealing with societal pressures. The discussion covers practical advice on dating,…

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35: How Yoga Gave Me So Much More Than 2 Pink Lines with Kerry Hinds 54:46

2M ago54:46

54:46

Has your journey of trying to conceive sent you on an unexpected path of self-discovery? Yoga is kind of like dipping your toes into the "woo" side of your fertility journey. It opens the door to a deeper connection between your body and mind. And maybe you realise that healing yourself will have a far greater impact beyond those 2 pink lines... To…

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Bratting vs Topping from the bottom: How to get what you want from your Dom whilst remaining in surrender. 16:17

2M ago16:17

16:17

Do you identify as a BRAT? Do you love to test your Dom and take control? Or do you wish you could surrender more? In this episode I break down the difference between bratting and ‘topping from the bottom’ as well as giving all submissives some top tips on the ways to ask your Dom for what you want without it taking away from your submissive experi…

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14: How The Rosary Will Transform Your Life 47:31

2M ago47:31

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Mari shares the significance of the rosary in the Catholic faith and its transformative impact on her life. Mari speaks to her personal journey from viewing the rosary as an ancient tradition to experiencing its profound effects, including enhanced peace, a deeper desire for faith, and increased confidence in God's plan. You are encouraged to pray …

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34: Why Conventional Fertility Methods Aren't Working with Spenser Brassard 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Did you feel like you're getting nowhere with fertility treatments, focusing on the best nutrition and taking all the best quality supplements? If you're doing EVERYTHING perfectly, but it just doesn't seem enough, then this episode is one you need to listen to. Today I'm interviewing a special guest - the one and only Spenser Brassard - top-rated …

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Tapping into your intuition: How to spot red flags, set boundaries from a place of alignment rather than fear. 15:48

2M ago15:48

15:48

Today I'm sharing some top tips on tapping into your intuition to help you spot red flags, identify your boundaries, and most importantly, uphold these boundaries. Our intuition is our gut feeling, that sense that we can’t always tell what it is, but it’s a deep knowing that is often never wrong. Of course this doesn’t just apply in kink contexts, …

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Holding Grief & Joy During Residency (Part 2) | Jackie Nave, Brooke Avon, & Megan Baer 40:20

3M ago40:20

40:20

Send us a Text Message. What better way to end Season 1 of SLS than with part 2 of Jackie Nave’s miraculous story?! Jackie is back to share the rest of her story - how a mass on her placenta during her third pregnancy turned into a placental abruption, and resulted in the most incredible outcome with her miracle baby girl. The gift of having a husb…

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13: The Key To a God-Centered Marriage & Top Lessons From Our First 3 Years 1:11:27

2M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Key Lessons and Practical Tips for Building a Strong Faith-Centered Marriage Mari and Trey discuss their experiences and lessons learned from their first three years of marriage. They cover the importance of nurturing a Christ-centered marriage, and the importance of key virtues like faith, love, and sacrifice. The episode provides practical tips f…

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33: The Frightening Statistics Around Male Fertility with Saara Jamieson 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

Did you know that since the 1970s average sperm counts globally have fallen by more than 50%? The statistics around male fertility rates these days are nothing short of scary. Even when you receive a "good" result in a male fertility analysis, this is only compared to the general population - and as we'll find out in this episode, that is far from …

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Ask Me and My Dom Anything: Part 2 24:05

3M ago24:05

24:05

In this episode, Carlos and I are back on the couch answering your kinky questions again. We talk about all things communication, playfulness, sex parties and libido. Want to learn more about these topics? Head to subinthecity.com to find online workshops and details about in-person events for you to expand your curiosity and get top tips from lead…

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Holding Grief & Joy During Residency (Part 1) | Brooke Avon, Megan Baer, & Jackie Nave 45:01

3M ago45:01

45:01

Send us a Text Message. Losing a child is something no family should ever have to experience. And to walk through it during residency seems particularly wrong. How do we process and work through grief while continuing to be a mom and spouse? And how does our husband return to work at the same hospital we received this traumatic news? This week, Jac…

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12: Practical Tips To Support Your Body In Times of Stress | Ashlee Rowland 58:17

3M ago58:17

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In this episode of the Ever Be podcast, host Mari Wagner sits down with holistic nutritionist Ashley Rowland to discuss practical steps for supporting your body during stressful seasons. With today's hustle culture leading many to chronic stress, Ashley shares how simple lifestyle changes, such as increasing mineral intake, prioritizing outdoor tim…

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32: How to Regulate Your Nervous System & Use Your Mindset to Support Your Fertility with Lauren Enright 52:46

3M ago52:46

52:46

The term "Nervous System Regulation" is a bit of a buzzword right now, especially in the fertility space. But what does it actually mean? And WHY is it important if you're trying to conceive? Today I'm speaking with special guest, Lauren Enright, who is a neuroscientist and a yoga teacher. And she's going to break down everything you need to know. …

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11: God Isn't Outdone In Generosity & Trey QUIT His Job!! 49:14

3M ago49:14

49:14

In this solo episode, Mari shares the discernment process that led to her husband Trey quitting his job to go full time with West Coast Catholic. Just a few months ago the thought of Trey quitting his job caused anxiety and stress, but through prayer, listening to God speak through scripture, and trusting in God's fatherly generosity that turned fe…

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31: The 5 Things I Did Differently to Finally Get my 2 Pink Lines 32:13

3M ago32:13

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There were countless cycles along my fertility journey that were perfect on paper - they should have worked. But they didn't. So what was it that finally got me over the line? Today's episode is a very vulnerable one. I'm sharing what I went through in the months leading up to the day I got my positive pregnancy test with my little rainbow. I won't…

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Learning How to Let Your Husband Be Human | Brooke Avon & Phoebe Waller 1:09:51

3M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Send us a Text Message. WOW do we have a treat for you with today's podcast! Phoebe Waller and her husband (Emergency Medicine attending in Harrisburg, PA) were both missionary kids growing up, and within two weeks they discovered they were pregnant with their first baby and accepted into medical school. Six months after their first was born, they …

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10: From Debating Catholics To Becoming Catholic | Sydney Tanner 38:35

3M ago38:35

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This weeks episode features one of West Coast Catholic's marketing team members Sydney. She shares the evolution from her Protestant upbringing to embracing Catholicism. We dive into her journey from being anti-Catholic and spending hours debating Catholics, to her skeptic intrigue of the Catholic faith, all her personal research, the grace God gav…

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Kink Magik: Releasing shame through eroticising the taboo 17:18

3M ago17:18

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In this episode, I share with you the ways in which BDSM & Kink can allow us to welcome in our shadows. Whether it be limiting beliefs, insecurities, fears or shame, I explain how eroticising these feelings helps us take back control and embody our most authentic selves with confidence. I’ll also share with you how to get started or to reflect on h…

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30: How Elle Finally Brought Her Baby Home After Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 35:34

3M ago35:34

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Do you ever wish someone could just tell you WHEN you'll finally fall pregnant with your baby, so that at least you'll be able to handle everything else in between? If the journey to your baby feels far away, and the prospect of not knowing when/how/if they'll ever be here is all-consuming, then this is the conversation you need to hear. Being able…

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9: 10 Practicals To Slay The Catholic Girl Life 32:05

3M ago32:05

32:05

Mari shares insightful advice for women aiming to live a Christ-centered life in todays modern society. Mari opens by sharing her personal journey towards living a Christ-Centered life, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment found in surrendering to God's plan. She introduces 10 practical steps, touching on the importance of building a daily prayer li…

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BDSM is NOT what it says on the tin: Looking beyond the myths & stereotypes of BDSM & Kink 12:23

4M ago12:23

12:23

BDSM – an acronym that can sound incredibly intimidating. In this quick and dirty episode, I talk about the barriers to entry that come with the term BDSM, define what kink actually is, and explore what it truly means to explore the BDSM lifestyle. Let’s challenge what we’ve been taught about sex and start to uncover our true desires, bringing thos…

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29: What to Do When You're Triggered on Your Fertility Journey 21:59

3M ago21:59

21:59

Do you feel like every time you open your social media accounts you're bombarded with pictures of pregnant bellies, pregnancy announcements, happy families...? Maybe you go to dinners with friends who won't stop talking about their kids and asking when you're going to hurry up & have your own...? Perhaps it just feels like the whole world is a remi…

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Why Remembering is Integral to Seasons of Loss & Difficulty | Katherine Jackson, Brooke Avon, & Megan Baer 48:32

4M ago48:32

48:32

Send us a Text Message. Katherine Jackson, wife of a second year gastroenterology fellow and mom to two sweet girls, joins us to tell her story! She shares the honest questions she asked as her firstborn was diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU), she ministered to a mom with Stage 4 cancer, and walked through secondary infertility and miscarriage. A…

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8: How To Reach Your Full God Given Potential | Leah Darrow 1:09:47

4M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

Listen in to Host Mari Wagner and guest Leah Darrow, discussing the integration of faith into everyday life, especially for women aiming to live Christ-centered lives amidst modern-day challenges. Leah Darrow, a former America's Next Top Model contestant, shares her journey from pursuing a secular modeling career to rediscovering her faith and purp…

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28: What Everyone TTC Needs to Know About Chinese Medicine with Michelle Oravitz 54:20

4M ago54:20

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Have you’ve been trying to conceive for 6 months or more & you feel like you’re not getting anywhere with the treatment options available to you? Or maybe you feel there’s something missing that’s been dismissed by your doctor? Western medicine looks at fertility issues from one perspective - but the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine looks at your…

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7: West Coast Catholic: How It Started & The Unique Mission God Has Given Us 52:04

4M ago52:04

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Mari and Trey Wagner share how West Coast Catholic started first as a blog and then how they grew it into a successful business with a mission to inspire and equip people to live a Christ-centered life. From starting the business in college selling handmade rosaries to building a brand that encompasses a wide range of prayer tools and lifestyle pro…

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27: 5 Things Nobody Told Me About Infertility 19:17

4M ago19:17

19:17

Do you often think: "Nobody understands what I'm going through" as you're navigating your fertility journey? If you feel like infertility came out of nowhere & took over your whole life, then this episode is for you. Today I'm sharing the 5 things nobody told me about infertility - and once you know what these are, you can support yourself, no matt…

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Defining the Terms (Medical Terms That May Confuse You) | Megan Baer 14:10

4M ago14:10

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Send us a Text Message. How are medical students different than residents? And what is a fellow? Your spouse is a PGY what?? Today's episode defines some of the (confusing) commonly used terms in the medical world! We reference them in our podcasts, so we thought it important to also define them. Terms defined: Medical student, Step Exams, Match Da…

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6: Everything You Need To Know About Prayer 50:27

4M ago50:27

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This episode dives into the transformative power of prayer as the lifeline to one's relationship with Jesus, and practical steps to integrate prayer into daily life. It explores various prayer methods such as contemplative prayer and Ignatian meditation, highlighting the importance of sincerity and consistency in prayer. Practical tips are provided…

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