This is the one where Beth and Jenna talk all about how they pray. From Holy Hours to journaling to lots of reading from Personal Prayer, we are so excited to let you in on our prayer time. Resources mentioned: Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love Nike Run App What is your favorite way to pray? 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).  Words from this week’s episode: [one-third-first align="left"][/one-third-first] [one-third align="left"][/one-third] [one-third-last align="left"][/one-third-last]

 Father Mark-Mary, CFR. is back on The Gathering Place chatting with us about how we can evangelize in practical ways in our world. Start simply, friend. Pick up the phone and call someone. It's as simple as that. Give it a shot. See what the Lord does. Resources mentioned: Habits for Holiness Poco a Poco Trusting in the Lord's Plan // TGP Episode 107 with Father Mark-Mary We Belong to Each Other // TGP Episode 106 with Father Mark-Mary Who are you going to call this week and listen to? 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).  Words from this week’s episode: [one-half-first align="left"][/one-half-first] [one-half align="left"][/one-half]

 It can be intimidating to pray with people. But think about it, friend. What's the worst thing that can happen? Jenna and Beth sit down this week to chat all about how to pray with people. Resources mentioned: Last Chance U Choose one person to pray with this weekend and let us know how it goes! 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).  Words from this week’s episode: [one-half-first align="left"][/one-half-first] [one-half align="left"][/one-half]

 Father Innocent, CFR. is back for part two talking all about intimacy. The Father desires for us is to be deeply intimate with Him. That is the fight of our life, friends. To know that and to believe it. Resources mentioned: Q&A with Father Innocent, CFR. and Jenna Poco a Poco Podcast Waste Time in Prayer // TGP Episode 111 with Father Innocent Where will you let the Lord in more this weekend? 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).  Words from this week’s episode:

 We are joined by Father Innocent, CFR. to chat all about intimacy with the Lord. If we want to grow in intimacy with God, we have to be willing to waste some time with Him in prayer. Resources mentioned: Saint Theresa Parish Mission with the CFR's Q&A with Father Innocent, CFR. and Jenna Poco a Poco Podcast How are you going to waste some time in prayer this week? 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).  Words from this week’s episode: [one-half-first align="left"][/one-half-first] [one-half align="left"][/one-half]

 We are back for season seven of The Gathering Place and this season we are talking all about evangelization. Jenna and Beth sit down to catch up on life and talk about how different this year looks compared to last year. We can be so tempted after last year to just want to go back to how everything was. But we aren't coming back to normal, friends. We are coming back to life. Resources mentioned: The Living Water Series by Stephanie Landsem Personal Prayer book by Fr. Thomas Acklin + Fr. Boniface Hicks Poco a Poco Podcast The Truth About Catholicism with Father John Parks Are you excited for season 7? 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). Words from this week’s episode: [one-third-first align="left"][/one-third-first] [one-third align="left"][/one-third] [one-third-last align="left"][/one-third-last]

 Suffering and joy aren’t mutually exclusive. You can have joy right in the middle of whatever mess you’re dealing with because He’s with you, right in the middle of it, too. How sweet is that? Come and be encouraged on this week’s bonus episode of the Gathering Place podcast with the Set A Fire Lent devotional narrator and beloved BIS blog editor Olivia Spears. This joy is for Y O U. Resources mentioned: Set a Fire Digital Download What are you giving up or taking up for Lent this year? 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).  Words from this week’s episode: [one-half-first align="left"][/one-half-first] [one-half align="left"][/one-half]

 Did you ever think your weakness, tiredness, and limitations could be a good thing? Let them lead you back to the heart of the Father. He wants to be your everything. This may be the last Gathering Place podcast of the season, but we’re not through hanging out with you! Join us for the next round of #bisvbs starting February 3. We’re reading Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians?? Can't wait to see you there! Resources mentioned: BIS VBS on Youtube CCC 301 Catholic and Christian : An Explanation of Commonly Misunderstood Catholic Beliefs What was your favorite episode from season 6? Share yours 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). Words from this week’s episode: [one-half-first align="left"][/one-half-first] [one-half align="left"][/one-half]

Father Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal is back again for another episode of The Gathering Place! This time we are talking all about suffering & trust in the Lord's will for our lives. Trusting the Lord can be hard, especially when we struggle with trust. But He never lets you down. He is always there. He will never abandon you. Resources mentioned: The Poco A Poco Podcast Franciscan Friars of the Renewal What is one thing you can surrender to the will of God today? Share your stories 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). Words from this week’s episode: [one-half-first align="left"][/one-half-first] [one-half align="left"][/one-half]

This week, we sit down with Father Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to chat all about family. We have a calling to each other. We as brothers and sisters in Christ belong to each other. We have a common Father and we really are family. The Gospel comes to those who have the most broken image of family. That’s the mission of the Church. That’s the mission of Christ. Resources mentioned: The Poco A Poco Podcast Franciscan Friars of the Renewal How as the Lord come into your family life? Share your stories 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).   Words from this week’s episode: [one-half-first align="left"][/one-half-first] [one-half align="left"][/one-half]

Happy New Year! In this week's episode, Jenna & Beth chat about their word, saint, and verse for the 2021. It's time for a new beginning this year. He has good things in store for you, sweet friend. Resources mentioned: It's Time for the New Year // Teachable Tuesday What is your word, saint, or verse of the year? 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).    Words from this week’s episode:

Merry Christmas, friends! Today, we are joined by Laura Kelly Fanucci for a special episode chatting all about our new book Emmanuel. God loves you THIS much. Let’s sit in the quiet amazement of this truth. And let’s not forget it, today and every day. Merry Christmas, #BISsisterhood. Resources mentioned: Emmanuel : A Christmas Feast Devotional Have you grabbed your copy of Emmanuel yet? Share your photos 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).     

This week, Jenna & Beth sit down with Father John Burns and talk all about our stories of suffering. The Lord is there in all of it. He is the God of our rescue and His grace is coming for you. Let Him find you, heal you, and set you free. Resources mentioned: Write & Pray with Nell O'Leary What graces has the Lord given you recently? 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).   Words from this week’s episode: [one-third-first align="left"][/one-third-first] [one-third align="left"][/one-third] [one-third-last align="left"][/one-third-last]

This one is all about Father Jacque Philippe & interior peace. In this episode, Beth & Jenna chat about the ways they are striving to maintain interior peace & ways you can too. Let's keep the peace, friends. Resources mentioned: Sacred Heart Retreat House Searching For & Maintaining Peace Selah Journal What are some ways that you can cultivate peace 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).   Words from this week’s episode: [one-half-first align="left"][/one-half-first] [one-half align="left"][/one-half]

This week, Jenna & Beth sit down with Claire Dwyer to chat about the Holy Spirit & the stories the Lord writes with your life. Take comfort that the Lord has moved radically in your life and will continue to do so, one step at a time, through our radical surrender. Resources mentioned: Sober Intoxication of the Spirit Free Study Guide Community Groups What story has the Lord written with 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).   Words from this week’s episode: [one-third-first align="left"][/one-third-first] [one-third align="left"][/one-third] [one-third-last align="left"][/one-third-last]

This is the Father’s heart for you, sister. He wants to heal you and set you free. Set aside time for prayer today and let the healing begin. Resources mentioned: Time For God Searching For & Maintaining Peace Share your stories of healing 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). Words from this week’s episode: [one-half-first align="left"][/one-half-first] [one-half align="left"][/one-half]

Jenna, Beth, and Nell sit down this week to chat about how Advent is a battle to break out of the sleepiness of presents and tradition, and to wake up the the radical reality that the Savior of the world was born to save us. Take a listen and let the Lord in as you contemplate the beginning of Advent. Resources mentioned: Maranatha Advent Devotional Who is excited for Advent? 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). Words from this week's episode: [one-third-first align="left"][/one-third-first] [one-third align="left"][/one-third] [one-third-last align="left"][/one-third-last]