S16 E13 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Epilogue and Preparing for the Triduum
Abiding Together
In this episode, we conclude our Lenten book study by focusing on the epilogue and sharing ideas on how to prepare for the Triduum. During Holy Week, our Lord invites us to join Him on His Paschal journey. We reflect on how He takes on our suffering, sin, and brokenness and brings them to the Father so that death may be destroyed forever. We also talk about the importance of remembering how God has transformed our lives, the call to “be not afraid”, and how our Lord is restoring our deepest identities. You are in our prayers dear friends, and we will see you again in the Easter season!...
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S16 E12 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapter Nine and Conclusion
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapter 9 and the conclusion. We reflect on the goodness of God and why we need not be afraid even when we do not understand what He is doing or how He is working in our lives. We also talk about how the Holy Spirit is like a salve to the wounds in our life, the importance of taking the authority we’ve been given by God, and why hungering and thirsting for God allows us to grow in intimacy with Him. Heather’s One Thing - by Dr. Bob Schuchts Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Michelle’s One Thing - by Marie Miller ...
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S16 E11 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters Seven and Eight
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 7 & 8. We reflect on the many ways Jesus wants to make us whole, by exercising the evil out of our lives, forgiving our sins, and leading us to freedom. We also compare that to what the enemy is trying to do, make us feel alone, scatter the pieces of our heart, and bring us out of communion with each other and with God. Jesus wants to love us into healing and is waiting for our invitation. It is up to us to open the door and allow Jesus to enter ever deeper into our hearts. Heather’s One Thing -...
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S16 E10 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters Five and Six
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 5 & 6. We talk about the original roots of jubilee in the Old Testament, if the Israelites actually observed the jubilee, and how the Dead Sea Scrolls are relevant to jubilee. We also reflect on the importance of prophetic voices, the need to prepare for Sabbath, and why having an open heart allows the Lord to exceed our expectations. Heather’s One Thing - Video Series with Dr. John Bergsma and Fr. Dave Pivonka Sister Miriam’s One Thing - How Change Occurs Series and from Restore the Glory Podcast...
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S16 E9 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters Three and Four
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 3 & 4. We discuss the Ten Commandments, how they teach us to say yes to true freedom, and why our voluntary yes helps us live in deeper communion with God and those around us. We also reflect on finding Eden in our Churches or homes, discovering our golden calves, and the significance of doing our daily duty well. Heather’s One Thing - Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Vickie, Chris, and Fr. Patrick at Holy Trinity and St. Michael's Parishes in Kewaskum, WI (See the picture on our ) Michelle’s One...
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S16 E8 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters One and Two
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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 1 & 2. We reflect on how God originally designed us in the Garden of Eden, how the lies and idols we invite into our lives strip away this identity, and how the Jubilee is a time of restoration. We also dive deep into the biblical significance of the ten plagues, why tearing down our idols is a painful process, and the beauty of hoping for a good not yet seen. Heather’s One Thing - The Festival of Praise at Franciscan University and the song Heather’s Other One Thing - Ascension’s Sister Miriam’s One...
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S16 E7 - Our Need for Jubilee with Dr. John Bergsma
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In this episode, we begin our Lenten book study “Jesus and the Jubilee” and welcome the author, Dr. John Bergsma, to the podcast! Dr. Bergsma shares his powerful conversion story during the Great Jubilee Year in 2000 and why he felt called to write a book about this Jubilee Year of Hope. We also reflect on this Jubilee year as a time of abundant grace, why Reconciliation is the Sacrament of Jubilee, and how we can engage the virtue of hope this Lenten season. Heather’s One Thing - by Dominic Polito Sister Miriam’s One Thing - () () Michelle’s One Thing - Dr....
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S16 E6 - Spiritual Mentorship: Being Formed in Jesus
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In this episode, we talk about spiritual mentorship and being formed in Jesus. We reflect on the spiritual mentors who have journeyed with us and share stories about the lessons that have shaped who we are today. We also talk about why comparison crushes our ability to receive, our calling to make disciples of all nations, and how the daily witness of our lives is an answer to this call. Heather’s One Thing - by Jacob Collier and Chris Martin Sister Miriam’s One Thing - on the Restore the Glory Podcast and her lectures on Thomistic Psychology () () Michelle’s One Thing -...
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S16 E5 - Happy 8th Birthday!
Abiding Together
In this episode, we celebrate eight years of abiding together with you! We want to celebrate what God has done and is doing in not only our lives, but also in yours. We reflect on why we started the podcast and how our hearts still echo with a desire to help women grow closer to our Lord through communion with others. We share why we surrender the podcast to the Holy Spirit, how we’ve navigated supporting each other through different seasons of life, and what our hopes are for the future of the podcast. Most of all, we want to thank you for how you’ve received our vulnerability, your...
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S16 E4 - Journey to Nazareth
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In this episode, we talk about how we can receive graces by making a spiritual pilgrimage to Nazareth. We reflect on the Holy Family, how they teach us to love well, and how they show us how to build a family that heals and transforms its members. We also discuss the sanctification of the ordinary, how life is found in doing our daily duty well, and how to dialogue with others. Nazareth is a place of love, and we invite you to use your imagination and make the journey with us. Heather’s One Thing - Discovering your God-given Heather’s Other One Thing - by Jackie Angel...
info_outlineIn this week's episode, we conclude our 4 part Advent study of Heather’s new book Encountering Emmanuel. We discuss how we all have deep cries within our hearts and how Jesus coming as a baby gives voice to those longings and sorrows that we hold. We also reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing the love of God, the power of a name in calling out our truest identity, and the great adventure of falling in love with the Lord. Friends, thank you for joining us on the journey this Advent season. We look forward to next year and pray the Lord reveals Himself to you in a deeper and more intimate way this Christmas season. God bless!
Heather’s One Thing - 2025 SEEK Conference in DC and the Ave Maria Press team
Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming choral arrangement
Michelle’s One Thing - Our amazing staff (Kristina, Camille, Kate, and Kathy) and The Genesis Prescription Program with SoulCore
Other Resources Mentioned:
Encountering Emmanuel Resources
Announcement:
Season 16 will begin on January 20th, 2025!
Journal Questions:
- What would it look like for light to be born in the darkness of my life?
- Where are the places I’m trying to escape or overcome my own humanity?
- Where in my spiritual life do I feel like I’ve plateaued?
- Pray the Litany of Encounter. Which line resonates with you at this moment?
Discussion Questions:
- When you think about seeing Jesus face-to-face, what questions, fears, or excitement are in your heart?
- Where do you need the Holy Spirit to overshadow you?
- What graces have you received this Advent?
- What is Jesus inviting you to this Christmas season?
Quote to Ponder:
“Jesus has chosen to show me the only way which leads to the divine furnace of love; it is the way of a childlike self-surrender, the way of a child who sleeps, afraid of nothing, in its fathers arms.” (St Therese of Lisieux)
Scripture for Lectio:
“And His name shall be called Emmanuel, which means God with us.” (Matthew 1:23)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Stonecrop Wealth Advisors
01:13 - Intro
02:19 - Welcome
05:03 - Jesus Comes to Show Us God’s Love
07:07 - The Liturgical Seasons
08:33 - He Comes with a Cry
11:38 - He Comes with a Name
12:27 - He Comes as a Person with a Face
16:00 - He Comes with the Holy Spirit
20:30 - He Comes as a Gift to the World
25:10 - Litany of Encounter
29:02 - One Things