Ep: 58 To Heights and Unto Depths with Fr. John Nepil
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In this conversation, Father John Nepil shares his journey of faith, the writing of his book and the profound lessons learned from nature and suffering. He discusses the importance of seeking spirituality in creation, the challenges of modern technology, and the need for authentic relationships in faith. Father John emphasizes the significance of suffering as a means of learning and the necessity of awakening questions about God in a secular world. He also reflects on the beauty of celebrating Mass on Colorado's 14ers and offers insights on maintaining faith in everyday life. Father John's...
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Ep: 57 Keeping the Love For The Eucharist Alive with Wouter DeBrie
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Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. In John chapter 6, Jesus explains what us Catholics understand as the real presence in the Eucharist. Jesus proclaimed that when blessed, bread and wine became something much more…the flesh and blood of Christ himself. It’s a truth we stake our lives on as Catholics. There is possibly no more important teaching. Enter Carlo Acutis, the first Milennial Saint. The Eucharist was so important to him that he dedicated his short life to communicating...
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Ep: 56 Finding Joy and Jesus In The Messiness of Motherhood with Jennifer Stavinoha
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In this conversation, Laura Beck speaks with Jennifer Stavinoha about her book, They discuss the challenges mothers face in balancing prayer and motherhood, the importance of inviting children into prayer and practical advice for maintaining a spiritual life amidst the business of everyday life. Jennifer emphasizes the difference between joy and happiness, the significance of a peaceful mother in the family and offers insights on how to create a meaningful prayer routine. The discussion highlights the beauty of finding God in everyday moments and the transformative power of prayer. Main...
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Ep: 55 How Opening Your Heart To Jesus Can Change Your Life with Stephanie Verni
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The woman said to him, “ I know that Messiah is coming; when he comes he will show us all things. Jesus said to her, I who speak to you am he. This story of the samaritan woman from John chapter four may be familiar to you. But how familiar? Do you see yourself in the woman? The one looking for Jesus…the one being sought by Jesus? In today’s conversation I talk with Catholic author and professor Stephanie Verni about how recognizing Jesus and opening her heart to him has changed her life.This is the Word On Purpose Podcast. Stephanie Verni is the author of nine works of inspirational...
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Ep: 54 Pray Like St. Monica To Help Kids Return To The Faith with Sheila Thelen
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What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not stray. In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost. That’s Matthew 18:12-14. God doesn’t will that any one of us be led astray. Neither does any mother that raised her child in the faith. That’s why today’s guest has made it her mission to help others return. In this...
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Ep: 53 Keeping the faith despite divorce and miscarriage with Lisa Duffy
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We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed; That’s 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. Lisa Duffy has come to believe that after dealing with the emotional turmoil that comes with infertility issues and divorce. In this episode of the Word On Purpose podcast we’ll talk about how Lisa navigated the aftermath of the end of her marriage, found love again and experienced miraculous healing and life-changing blessings while maintaining her Catholic faith. Lisa Duffy is a Catholic author, speaker,...
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Ep: 52 Healing Through Storytelling with Jenny Leavitt
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Surviving stage 4 cancer can seem like an insurmountable feat on its own. But, what if that’s not the greatest test you go through in life? In this conversation, Cancer Survivor Jenny Leavitt shares her story of healing after the tragic loss of her teenage son to a drunk driver. From pastor’s wife to grief counselor, Leavitt has discovered her purpose in helping others through trauma. Her book, GodPrints chronicles her family’s story and shows readers how finding God in the everyday gives life-giving hope in difficult moments. GRIEF RESOURCES: FIND JENNY LEAVITT ON...
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Ep: 51 How Encounter With Jesus Impacts Your Life with John Sandy, Jr.
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In this conversation, John Sandy shares his journey of faith from childhood through his experiences in youth ministry and law. He discusses the transformative impact of the Steubenville conference on his life, emphasizing the importance of encountering Christ and the role of youth ministry in fostering faith. John reflects on the challenges of parenting in today's society, the significance of meaningful dialogue about faith, and how his Catholic upbringing informs his work as a judge. He also highlights the mission of Catholic Passage in promoting adult faith formation and the necessity of...
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Ep: 50 Breaking Down Barriers To Discipleship with Father Paul Kelly
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In this conversation, Father Paul Kelly shares the importance of language, culture, and personal connections in effective communication and outreach. He discusses the challenges of unity within the church and the need for individuals to engage with their faith actively. Mentioned in this episode:
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Ep: 49 Keeping Faith In Marriage and Building A Strong Catholic Family with Jamin Trautman
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Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it. That’s Proverbs 22:6. Today’s guest Jamin Trautman is here with practical advice on how to do that. Plus, useful tips on living a faith filled marriage. Jamin Trautman is a wife and mother who lives out her faith in all that she does. Jamin and her husband, Scott, have called the Lakes area home for the past 17 years. Raising four active children—ages 17, 15, 10, and 9— keeps them busy with a full schedule of sports and activities. As lifelong Catholics, the Trautmans are active members...
info_outlineYou’re listening to the Word on Purpose Podcast where we’ll experience God’s Word in new ways, get closer to Jesus and be inspired by the Holy Spirit. When was the last time you felt really changed by something you did for lent? I’ve been giving up things for years and although it seems to be a good thing overall, it hasn’t given me the spiritual transformation I feel like I desperately need. This year, I’m ready to try something different. How about you? I know the power of God’s Word to change people from the inside out because it’s had that effect on my own life. This lent, in addition to fasting, I’m adding. Adding a practice of thoughtful reflection on scripture to ready myself for celebrating Jesus’s death and resurrection this Easter. The Word on Purpose Podcast will take you through a piece of scripture Monday through Saturday each week of lent starting on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday. Each passage was hand selected by me to enhance your lenten reflection. The reading plan can be downloaded below. Also, if you want to print off journal pages to take notes, there is that option below as well. And you can join a private discussion group on my Facebook page for discussion on the readings. Are you ready for transformation this Lent? Join me and embrace the Word, on purpose.