In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Sister Agnus Dei of the Sisters of Life. They talk about the power of your name, and what happens when you give God permission in your life, and the power of a smile. Resources mentioned: Sisters of Life Blessed is She Retreats What have you seen the Lord do with your little "yes"? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter , or Instagram !...
Beth and Jenna debrief about the Phoenix Restore Retreat and their excitement for what's to come from the Lord in restoration in our lives every single day. What do you think the Lord is focused on restoring in your life? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter , or Instagram ! Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there!)....
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Mary Castner, full time youth minister and worship leader for our Blessed is She retreats. They discuss their favorite moments from last year's Shine retreats, how worship music actually draws us to silence, and Mary shares how playing on the playground in her childhood influences her prayer life today. Resources mentioned: Restore Retreats 2020 The Temple Model in worship Mary’s YouTube channel...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna share the amazing fruits from their Blessed is She Leadership Weekend with Managing Editor Nell O'Leary and Spiritual Advisor Father John Parks. Hear all about Blessed is She's core values, core purpose, and operational definition, as well as why Beth and Jenna have committed to making lunch together each day. Resources mentioned: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Blessed is She writer and writer over at Mama Needs Coffee , Jenny Uebbing. They chat all about how God speaks to us through our unique vocations and the one thing Jenny just can’t let you forget this Lenten season. Resources Mentioned Nashville Dominicans Sisters of Life Theology of the Body Humane Vitae St. John Paul II 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Here, Too: Where We Meet God What are your hopes for Lent 2020? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter , or Insta...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about their biggest lessons from 2019, the ways they are hoping to grow in 2020, and why it’s so crucial to adopt a weekly Holy Hour. Resources Mentioned: 8-Day silent retreat Sisters of Life John 15:5 2020 Restore Retreats
In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat talk about the scripture verse that they've been praying over leading into 2020, what they hope for this year's journey through Advent, and why they we shouldn't look at the past when we're praying about the future. Resources Mentioned: All the Generations: From Genesis to You 2020 Restore Retreats...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Father Fernando Camou of the Diocese of Phoenix. They discuss what to do about differing opinions within church communities, what we have in common with caged monkeys, and how reading more novels makes us better discerners. Resources Mentioned: Biography of Saint Catherine of Siena All the Light We Cannot See
In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk all about their most transformative interactions with the Word and the Holy Spirit. They discuss practical ways to access the Holy Spirit in our daily lives and why it's so important to be reading scripture every single day. Resources mentioned: BIS VBS
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Paul Sullivan, Director of Vocations with the Diocese of Phoenix, to chat all about discernment: practical ways to discern, whether or not we can actually miss our true calling, and what we get wrong about the whole process.
In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about the Lord's sweet tendency toward active listening, how convicted they are currently feeling about the words they say, and how gossip actually IS a big deal to God. Resources Mentioned: The Diary of Saint Faustina Examination of Conscience
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Charlie Goraieb from the Diocese of Phoenix. Father shares with us his wisdom on spiritual warfare, the ways Satan tempts us individually, and practical ways to protect yourself in the battle. Resources Mentioned Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life The Trouble with Yoga The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel Do you have experience with spiritual warfare? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter , or Instagram !...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about how the Lord is calling both of them (and all of us!) to be at home more, the realities of darkness in the spiritual realm, and why it's so important to intentionally stop and look up every single day. Resources Mentioned The Cantata of Love by Blaise Arminjon, SJ
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father John Burns of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, who served at the Nashville SHINE Retreat. They talk all about a woman's divine need to be seen, what it can look like to right-order our relationships with each other, and how the Father's gaze never leaves us. Resources Mentioned Blessed is She SHINE Retreat
In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Nell O'Leary , Blessed is She's Managing Editor. They talk all about what they were like as kids, the scary necessity of drawing boundaries, and God's desire for healing and restoration in all areas of our lives, but especially within our families. Resources Mentioned Boundaries by Cloud & Townsend All the Generations: From Genesis to You...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Dan Connealy, Parochial Administrator at Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Phoenix, Arizona. They chat all about what spiritual direction is (and what it is NOT), what surprises they have been finding in prayer, and how to respond when others can’t feel God’s presence. Resources Mentioned #BISvbs ( Blessed is She on YouTube and Blessed is She on Instagram )...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna discuss the fruits from our last Blessed is She Virtual Bible Study (#BISVBS) through the Gospel of Mark, the ways scripture can come alive in our lives, and they announce the next book we’ll study together. Grab your Bible and join us! Resources Mentioned Blessed is She Free Daily Devotions Blessed is She SHINE Retreats Ignatian Contemplation Blessed is She on YouTube Blessed is She on Instagram...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Will Schmid of San Francisco de Asis Parish in Flagstaff, Arizona. They talk all about the beauty of the Liturgy of the Mass, practical ways to fall more deeply in love with Jesus, and why you should think again if you believe you’ve “tried everything” to grow in faith. Resources Mentioned: In Sinu Jesú The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn The General Instruction of the Roman Missal Alexander Schmemann What's the most creative way you can try to gr...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna are in Nashville for our SHINE retreat. They talk all about sanctifying morning routines, Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s Heroic Minute, and what it looks like to be about the Father’s business. Resources Mentioned In Sinu Jesú Rise, Let us be on our way poster Only for Today sticker The Heroic Minute by Jenny Uebbing (Mama Needs Coffee) Christine Caine...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Andrew Mattingly . They talk all about Father Mattingly’s homily from the SHINE Retreat in Kansas City, how to grow docile to the Holy Spirit, and why it’s so important to remain in the present moment with the Lord at all times. Resources Mentioned In the School of the Holy Spirit by Father Jacques Philippe In Sinu Jesú Spiritual Theology by Father Jordan Aumann, O.P....
In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about the life-changing work of stepping out in boldness to pray over our friends in the moment, their feelings about Rosary Club, and they hand out their first ever Podcast Homework assignment. Do you have a "Kim" in your life? Are you "Kim" in someone else's life? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter , or Instagram !...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father John Muir and Father John Parks. Father Muir is the Pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, and Father Parks is the Vicar for Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix, and also serves as the Spiritual Advisor for Blessed is She. Fr. Parks and Fr. Muir talk about how their friendship encourages each of them to grow in holiness, one tangible way we can truly care for priests, and the one question they wish their parishioners w...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about what they've been up to, the Houston #BISretreat, reading Scripture, and what we do to search for balance in our lives. Share your "prayer and..." with us on Twitter or Instagram!
In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about the “dark night of the soul” -- what it is, what it looks like, and practical ways to combat it. Resources mentioned: In Sinu Jesu “King of My Heart” by Steffany Gretzinger “Till I Found You” by Phil Wickham Have you ever experienced a dark night of the soul? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter !...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk with Debbie Herbeck of Be Love Revolution. Debbie shares her beautiful (and unbelievable!) conversion story, and how God is calling her to share the messiest part of her story in order to show young women His infinite mercy. Resources Mentioned: Jesus of Nazareth Misericordia Blessed is She SHINE Retreat Have you made peace with the messiest part of your story? Do you believe God is calling you to use your story to bring people to Him? Let's talk on Facebook ...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about how deep friendships help build up your relationship with the Lord, and about some really fun ways Blessed is She can be a part of that over this summer. Resources mentioned: Text FRIENDSHIP to (520) 201-8737 Our Summer Gatherings Who are the closest friends in your life? Do you struggle to have Christ-centered friendships? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter !...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Edmund Mitchell , the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at a Catholic Church in Grapevine, Texas, and host of The Show podcast. They chat all about life verses, the inspiring lives of the saints, Edmund's long-term plan for evangelization in local parishes, and what it has in common with the structure of AA.
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Katie Waldow, full time youth minister, Blessed is She Pinterest Coordinator, and Instagram joy-bringer. They chat about what it looks like to pursue joy when things aren’t going right and why it’s so important as followers of Jesus. Resources mentioned: James 1:2-4 Philippians 4:8 Nehemiah 8:10 The Divine Mercy Chaplet Happy Are You Poor by Fr. Thomas DuBay Big Dreams, Small Spaces...
In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about what Apostles they identify with and what, in their personal lives, inspired them to pursue personal holiness. Resources Mentioned Saint Thomas Aquinas’s “Summa Theologiae” In Sinu Jesu
In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with two crucial members of the Blessed is She team: Managing Editor Nell O’Leary and Theological Editor Susanna Spencer. We chat all about what it was like to grow up in the faith and ways we can pour into younger Catholics going forward. Resources mentioned: Saint Thomas Aquinas’s “Summa Theologiae” Rise Up: Shining with Virtue...
