A practical discussion where two former therapists share what they learned professionally and experienced personally about the healing and restoration of our God-given glory
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Providing a place of connection, rest and encouragement for women who are on the journey of living out their passion and purpose in Jesus Christ.
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Life Beyond the Chariot | A Faith & Family Series
St. Philip Institute of Catechesis & Evangelization
A bi-weekly show hosted by Mikki Sciba & Deanna Johnston discussing issues at the intersection of family life and the Catholic Faith. Produced by the St. Philip Institute of Catechesis & Evangelization in Tyler, TX.
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Pope St. John Paul II famously declared, "The Hour of the Laity has struck!" These are unprecedented times. Every week new challenges and opportunities confront those trying to live an authentically Catholic life. The Hour examines the 'signs of the times' to draw out practical, personal, and spiritual insights to help you grow in holiness and build the Kingdom. Hosted by Pete Burak but driven by inspiring guests, listeners can expect weekly, fast moving, and Spirit-filled conversations.
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Minimalism and Holy Simplicity (with Katie Sciba)
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In today’s episode we talk with Katie Sciba about “Catholic Minimalism” and how this idea of holy simplicity can transform our homes as well as our spiritual lives. She offers very practical suggestions on how to get started make space for the gifts God wants us to receive. Show Notes: Learn more about Katie Sciba at www.katiesciba.com. Listen to h…
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Friends of the Bridegroom w/ Fr. John Burns and Sr. Miriam James Heidland
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Burns and Sr. Miriam James Heidland to talk about their ministry called Friends of the Bridegroom. Their ministry seeks to renew the Church through the healing, renewal, and expansion of women’s religious life in America. They also discuss the nuptial meaning of every vocation, the unique beauty women …
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Our parting conversation with Dr. Luke Arredondo about the Eucharistic Revival through the lens of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Show Notes: The Hour That Makes My Day (chapter from Sheen’s autobiography). Watch keynote talks from the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress here. Learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival here.…
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In this bonus episode, Heather is joined by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR live at the National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) for a special Abiding Together and They that Hope podcast mashup. They reflect on their experiences at the NEC and share how they hope God will transform the lives of not only those in attendance, but also those at home. Heather and Fr.…
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Spiritual Parenting w/ Lance and Nicole Rodriguez
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Lance and Nicole Rodriguez to discuss spiritual parenting and the profound impact it has had on their lives. Lance and Nichole share their story of loss and restoration from learning they could not have biological children, to experiencing spiritual parenting, and from there, recognizing how God created an oppo…
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S14 E22 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 13-17)
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In this week's episode, we conclude our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. We chat about the resurrection, what it means to be restored and reconciled, and making space for childlike wonder. We hope you’ve enjoyed this book study with us and will see you again this Fall! Everyone’s One Thing - The “Abiding” Women’s Conference in L…
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Did you know a Eucharistic Revival is happening in the United States? In today’s episode we discuss the recent National Eucharistic Congress, what it means to have a “Eucharistic Revival” moment in the USA and practically speaking what this means for us as individuals and as families. Learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival by visiting eu…
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S14 E21 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 9-12)
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In this week's episode, we continue with our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (chapters 9-12). We discuss themes like the false narrative of the enemy, the dynamic of stoney hearts that God wants to restore and turn to flesh, true living of the paschal mystery, and the power of God’s resurrection power in our lives. We hope you e…
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Parenting w/ Duane and Carrie Daunt
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Duane and Carrie Daunt to discuss what living out our identity of father or mother can look like as a biological parent. Duane and Carrie share the challenges and joys of parenting a large family and the role sacrifice plays in creating a strong and loving home. They also talk about how their own woundedness ha…
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S14 E20 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 5-8)
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In this week's episode, we continue our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Chapters 5-8. We reflect deeper on the story and how it relates to our spiritual lives. Themes such as the battle of light and darkness, jealousy and making others feel small, the power of the name of Jesus, surrender vs control and how the story of Narnia i…
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S14 E19 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 1-4)
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In this week's episode, we begin our book study on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 1-4). We dive into the themes of this chapter such as innocence, faith, temptation, sin, and shared adventure. We hope you will continue to join us on the journey into this wonderful story, which we hope will help us reflect more deeply on our relatio…
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The Four Identities (Father/Mother) w/ Heather Khym
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This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to conclude their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of father/mother, discuss maturation versus healing, and explore how unresolved wounds in the other three identities surface in the identity of mother/father. They also discu…
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Discernment and the Call to Holiness (with Emily Frase)
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Emily Frase from Total W(h)ine joins us in the studio to talk about discernment, vocation, motherhood, and everything in between! This was a fun conversation, and encourages us to reflect on the question: “What makes you come alive?” Emily’s Websites: totalwhine.com; fabmbase.org Listen to Emily’s Podcast: The Total Whine Podcast Follow Emily on In…
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The Four Identities (Bride/Bridgroom) w/ Heather Khym
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This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part three of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of bride/bridegroom and delve into the interconnectedness of each identity and why healing is essential to living them out fully. They discuss self-giving …
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"Awaiting the Resurrection" with Heather Khym (2024 Women’s Retreat)
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In today’s episode we are sharing Heather Khym’s powerful keynote talk from our "They That Wait" Women’s Retreat, which was held on March 23, 2024 here in the Diocese of Tyler. Save the date for next year’s event: March 29, 2025! To see pictures from this year’s retreat, go here. Go here to learn more about Heather’s ministry: liferestoration.ca ab…
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The Four Identities (Brother/Sister) w/ Heather Khym
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This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part two of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of brother/sister and explore the sense of belonging, safety, and camaraderie that stems from these types of relationships. They also delve into the wounds a…
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"Growing Weary in Waiting: When God Seems Silent" with Regina Boyd (2024 Women’s Retreat)
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In today’s episode we are sharing Regina Boyd’s talk from our "They That Wait" Women’s Retreat, which was held on March 23, 2024 here in the Diocese of Tyler. Save the date for next year’s event: March 29, 2025! To see pictures from this year’s retreat, go here. Buy Regina’s book: Leaving Loneliness Behind: 5 Keys to Experiencing God's Love and Bui…
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By Sister Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym
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The Four Identities (Son/Daughter) w/ Heather Khym
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Heather Khym to begin a four part series on the four identities of a human: son/daughter, brother/sister, husband/wife, father/mother. In this episode, they focus on the identity of our sonship/daughtership, explore why this is the foundational identity, and unpack the core realities behind this identity from b…
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"Strengthened in Waiting" with Rachel Bulman (2024 Women’s Retreat)
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In today's episode we are sharing Rachel Bulman’s talk from our "They That Wait" Women’s Retreat which was held on March 23, 2024 here in the Diocese of Tyler. Save the date for next year’s event: March 29, 2025! To see pictures from this year’s retreat, go here. Rachel Bulman is a wife, mother of six, speaker, and author. She enjoys seeking truth,…
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In this week's episode, we welcome Sarah Kroger, a GMA Dove Award®-nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader to the podcast to speak into the beauty of worship. Sarah shares her story of becoming a worship leader, how she creates music based on the joys and sorrows from her personal life, and her passion for collaborating with others and the…
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S14 E16 - Mothering Our Little Places (with Brya Hanan)
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In this week's episode, we welcome Brya Hanan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to share how we can learn to engage as an adult with the young parts of ourselves. Brya shares her story, the trauma she experienced as a child, and how it affected not only her self-perception but also how she related to others. She reflects on her healing jou…
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This week, Jake and Bob discuss the current state of therapy and its increasing popularity in society. They explore the factors contributing to the rise of interest in therapy, highlight the importance of philosophy and theology in therapy training, and reflect on the importance of objective truth in the healing process. Key Points: Therapy has bec…
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What does it mean to totally surrender to the will of God? In today’s episode we discuss passages from the book Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence and the practical ways we can live this out. Show Notes: Book: Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness by Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint Jure, S.J. & Saint Claude de la C…
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S14 E15 - Life in the Power of the Holy Spirit (with Dr. Mary Healy)
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In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Mary Healy, author, and professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, to talk about living life in the power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Healy shares how her life was radically transformed through an encounter with the Holy Spirit and reflects on the beauty of allowing the Holy Spirit to work in her life.…
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S14 E14 - Leading with God-Given Authority (Part 2)
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In this week's episode, we continue our conversation about leading with our God-given authority, particularly in our spiritual or biological motherhood. We talk about how God has blessed us with the Sacraments, Scripture, and prayer to fight spiritual battles. We reflect on the importance of rooting our identity in Christ, how Our Lady modeled femi…
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This week, Jake and Bob discuss their journeys away from being therapists and the reasons behind their decisions. They reflect on their experiences, share how they outgrew their roles as therapists, and how they found other outlets to use their charisms and gifts. Jake and Bob also share the burdens they felt before and after making the change and …
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We’re launching Season 5 of the podcast with a conversation on “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:11). What does it mean to “be still” and enter into prayer with the Lord when life is busy? We discuss common obstacles to prayer (especially as moms) and how we can still have fruitful and intimate prayer lives with the Lord in different seas…
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S14 E13 - Leading with God-Given Authority
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In this week's episode, we reflect on leading with our God-given authority rather than worldly influence. We discuss the importance of remembering our identity in Christ and how true authority is a display of intimacy that has been rooted in a real tangible love. We share the ways we may have been wounded by authority figures in our past, why these…
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In this week's episode, we reflect on the themes of resurrection, grief, and hope in Pope Francis’ Easter Vigil homily. We chat about the sadness of unfulfilled dreams and the tender places in our hearts where we are afraid to hope and want to stay in the tomb. We also talk about the anxieties and worries that can come with trying to figure things …
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This week, Jake and Bob discuss their recent ministry experiences at Franciscan University, Assisi, and various JPII Healing Center events. They explore the transformative power of healing ministry, why they prefer ministering to groups instead of individuals, and the significance of holy sites. Jake and Bob also share insights into why we need so …
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Parts Work (Part 3) w/ Bishop Andrew Miller
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Bishop Andrew Miller, the founder of HeartSync Ministries and a priest in the Orthodox Evangelical Episcopal Church to conclude their series on Parts Work. Bishop Andrew discusses the four core parts of HeartSync, the importance of placing God in the center of our hearts, and his process for helping others heal…
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S14 E11 - A Time of Renewal (Holy Week: Focus)
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In this week's episode, we conclude our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and discuss the theme of “focus”. We chat about our natural temptation to focus on our woundedness, why we should take action and invite Jesus into these places, and how our wounds can be transformed into signs of the resurrection power of Christ. We also talk abou…
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S14 E10 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 5: Scholarship)
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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on how life is a continual process of refinement and how true learning comes through the healing found in suffering and communion. We also talk about the feelings of shame that accompany situations where we fall short, the importance of recognizing our li…
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Brya Hanan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to continue their series on parts work. Brya shares her personal story from trauma to healing and how it has influenced her work as a therapist. She introduces her model of parts work, discusses the five A’s of parts work therapy, and shares a practical medi…
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S14 E9 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 4: Filling Up the Sufferings of Christ)
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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on the theme of “filling up the sufferings of Christ”. We reflect on the connection between repentance and love, recognizing how they complement each other, and the beauty of repentance as an intimate act of drawing nearer to God. We share our own struggl…
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S14 E8 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 3: The Right Kind of Zeal)
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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on the theme of the right kind of zeal. We chat about how we may be feeling tired and tempted to relax our Lenten penances and discuss the importance of taking time to reflect on why we felt called to take on a specific sacrifice and then recommitting our…
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Gerry Crete, a marriage and family counselor to discuss his work on internal family systems, or parts work. Parts work is a therapeutic approach that involves exploring and understanding the different “parts” of our personality and how they can influence the decisions we make in life. Jake, Bob, and Gerry explo…
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S14 E7 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 2: In Conversation with Jesus)
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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on the theme of being in conversation with Jesus. We reflect on the importance of reserving space for dialogue with God, surrendering to Him our own plans and desires, and allowing Him to love us in our poverty. The process of dying to self is always acco…
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S14 E6 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 1: True Self-Denial)
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In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on the theme of true self-denial. We reflect on the importance of recognizing our need for God’s love and allowing ourselves to be transformed by His grace. We also share personal experiences and insights on repentance, amendment, and trusting in God’s pl…
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This week, a special guest joins the podcast - Bob’s mother, Peggy. Bob has shared the story of his absent father and the healing that took place over years of prayer. Now, Peggy shares her testimony of tender love, hardship, and forgiveness. She opens up about the beautiful relationship she had with her husband, the pain experienced in the divorce…
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S14 E5 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Intro: A Time of Reflowering)
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In this week's episode, we begin our seven week Lenten study of the book “A Time of Renewal” by Mother Mary Francis P.C.C. In this episode we cover the introduction and the sections on the first four days of Lent. We discuss how Lent is an opportunity for us to grow in intimacy with God and how viewing fasting as a time of renewal, not suffering, c…
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S14 E4 - My Father’s Father with Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR
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In this week's episode, we welcome Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR as our guest to dive deep into what it means to be in relationship with God as Father. Together we chat about how our earthly fathers both positively and negatively impact our relationship with God the Father and how to begin to receive the love of God the Father. We also share how our relati…
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Nicole Rodriguez as they continue their series on divorce. Nicole’s parents divorced when she was 11 years old & the trauma she experienced affected her through childhood and into her marriage. In the episode, she shares how her marriage suffered because of these wounds as well as the healing she has received t…
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S14 E3 - Living in the Tension: Solitude and Community
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In this week's episode, we discuss the relationship between solitude and community and how no matter if we are introverted or extroverted, we need both in order to live rightly ordered lives. We reflect on how solitude and community has changed throughout the different seasons of our lives and the importance of being open to these changes so we can…
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S14 E2 - Living in the Tension: Joy and Sorrow
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In this week's episode, we reflect on the role both joy and sorrow simultaneously play in our lives. We chat about how pressing into grief allows us to more fully experience joy, and how when we try to numb ourselves to the sorrow we also numb ourselves to the experience of joy. We also talk about the importance of naming disappointments, intention…
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Divorce (Part 1) w/ Joey Pontarelli
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Joey Pontarelli, the founder and president of the ministry “Restored”. After finding a lack of help after his parents’ divorce, Joey decided to begin ministry with “Restored” to offer practical guidance and support for teens and young adults from broken families. Jake, Bob, and Joey discuss the wounds that come…
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This episode continues our annual tradition of sharing our Word of the Year! Each year, we ask God to give us a theme to focus on for the new year and invite you to do the same. After personal prayer and reflection, we share what our words for 2024 mean to us and chat about how our words from last year have impacted our lives. At the beginning of t…
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Questions & Answers : Love, Healing & Maturation
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Happy New Year! Jake & Bob kick off the year by answering YOUR questions. They field listener submitted questions on topics including parenting, loneliness, anxiety, scrupulosity & maturity. Key Points Cultivating an environment of unconditional love as parents Our kids are observing and modeling our behavior more than we realize How to handle lone…
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S13 E14 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 4)
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Merry Christmas, friends! In this episode, we conclude our four part Advent series on the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part four and discuss the sections on Our Lady Seeking, Our Seeking, The Way, and The Assumption. We reflect on the beautiful reality that when Mary looks at us, she sees her Son and how we are als…
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