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 What did or didn't you learn about Catholicism as a child? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter! 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about why we turn to so many things before we turn to the Lord, and how He is the One who truly satisfies us. Resources mentioned: "You Satisfy" by UPPERROOM HALT (via Weight Watchers) - Are you Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired? (Or dehydrated!) What are your thoughts on turning to other things before God? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter! 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, who presently serves at St. Pius V Parish in Providence, Rhode Island, and as Deputy Senior Editor of Aleteia.org, and will be with Blessed is She in Ireland for the Shine retreat. We chat about what makes Holy Week special as a priest and what makes Good Friday so, so good for us all. Resources mentioned: Paul Claudel's Stations of the Cross St. Thomas’ Summa Theologica Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene What are your thoughts on Holy Week and Good Friday? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter! 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Jenny Uebbing, the writer behind Mama Needs Coffee, about getting older, her reversion in college, and how a transformative experience during Mass completely revolutionized her body image. Resources mentioned: EMDR Therapy 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Pope John Paul II What are your thoughts on your own body image or self-talk? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter! 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]  

In this episode, Beth and Jenna basically have a bible study on Jesus’ healings throughout the Gospels. Why does Jesus ask what people want when they obviously want healing? We think we figured it out: It’s not about the answer. Instead of frantically praying, let’s lean in to relationship with Jesus our Savior. What are your thoughts on healing? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter! Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there). Words from this week's episode:  

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with speaker, singer/songwriter, and worship leader Jackie Francois Angel all about the power of prayer, and why we should still expect God to work unexplainable miracles through us. What are your thoughts on prayer in your life? Have you witnessed incredible miracles as a result of prayer? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter! Resources mentioned: Resources: Christine Caine WorshipU talk Emily Wilson The Spiritual Gifts Handbook by Dr. Mary Healy and Randy Clark Encounter Ministries Chika Ayanwu Jeff Cavins Prayer for Protection and Healing 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk aaaalllll about failure. They share about how different their perceptions of failure are, what intimate risk looks like, and the idea of radical trust. What are your thoughts on failure? Is it something you shy away from? Do you have a fear of failure? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter! 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Claire Swinarski, host of The Catholic Feminist Podcast, and author of Girl, Arise! They explore what it means to be Kingdom-minded in a world where so many bad things happen and so many world leaders let us down. Resources mentioned: He Leadeth Me & With God in Russia by Walter Ciszek, SJ Jen Fulwiler 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about writing To The End, Blessed is She’s 2019 Lent devotional, and about how, despite being terrifying, the practice of vulnerability is actually the key to an open-hearted life -- one that imitates Jesus and the Father. Resources mentioned: "I call heaven and earth today to witness against you: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live..." // Deuteronomy 30:19 “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket, safe, dark, motionless, airless, it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. To love is to be vulnerable.” // C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves 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]  

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Chris Stefanick, host of EWTN’s reality TV show Real Life Catholic and author of I Am: Rewrite Your Name, Reroute Your Life. We talk about how each of us has a “primary lie” we tell ourselves about who we are, and discuss practical ways to combat those lies with the Truth and reclaim our identity in Jesus Christ. You can find out more about Chris and purchase his book at reallifecatholic.com. 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]  

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about shame, sexual sin, pornography, the Lord's restoration and grace, and the importance of recognizing spiritual warfare in our struggles with sin. We invite each woman listening to this episode to join us this weekend in going to Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. As we said in the episode, you are not alone. We are growing in hope with you, we are opening ourselves up to His grace with you, we are believing in freedom. You will be free. Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there). 

We kick off this season with one of our favorite friends (and season 1 guest!) Heather Khym of the Abiding Together podcast. In this candid conversation, we chat about inviting Jesus into the story of our life as well as everyday moments to speak the truth about us. More info here: https://www.liferestoration.ca/ Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there). 

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with the absolutely lovely and impeccably BRAVE woman, Emily Wilson. Emily is such a breath of fresh air, inspiring each of us to go after whatever the Lord has called on our life. Find out more about what we talked about on this episode: Emily Wilson's site Emily's YouTube channel Emily's video on being a virgin on her wedding night Emily's book, Go Bravely Christine Caine's talk Jenna referenced Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there).

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about something they noticed in a FOCUS email that caught their eye AND hear how they want to start to implement it into their lives. Find out more about what we talked about on this episode: FOCUS and Curtis Martin Beth Davis' workshop called Intimacy with Jesus Pope Benedict on a personal encounter with God You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. // Matthew 5:14 Loaves and fish // Matthew 15:32 I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. // John 10:10 He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” // Mark 5:41 We can't wait to hear YOUR Main Thing (Primary Mission, Thematic Goal) ;) Share with us in our Facebook Regional Groups! Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there).

In this episode, Beth and Jenna get to chat with Michelle Benzinger of the Abiding Together Podcast. She lays down a ton of truth about championing other women, remembering our belovedness, and how to deal with longing and even jealousy. Be sure to share this episode with your bestie who sees the goodness in you. Find out more about what we talked about on this episode: Meaningful Market Abiding Together Podcast Blessed is She's verse, Luke 1:45, Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled. Psalm 27:13 I believe I shall see the LORD’s goodness in the land of the living. Meaning of Man's Original Solitude by John Paul II St Teresa of Avila's thoughts on lack of self-knowledge Michelle is ALSO one of our speaker's for the SHINE Retreat in February! Be sure to grab your ticket here. Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there). 

Here is our rough episode in Ireland with Beth, Jenna, and our Spiritual Advisor Fr John Parks all about the Gospel message, our encounters with God, and more. The Ultimate Relationship Booklet image: Clear & Simple How to Have Conversations That Lead to Conversion by André Regnier Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there). 

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with the EXCEPTIONAL Bonnie Engstrom, all about the strive for perfection and how accepting *average* is simply great sometimes. Take a listen and remember, sister, you are EXCEPTIONALLY you ;) Bonnie's blog, A Knotted Life Bonnie's Instagram Here are Henri Nouwen's Five Lies of Identity, quoted from Who Are We?: Henri Nouwen on Our Christian Identity: I am what I have. I am what I do. I am what other people say or think of me. I am nothing more than my worst moment. I am nothing less than my best moment. "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire." from Saint Catherine of Siena in her Letter 368 Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there).