Podcast

Evangelizing Through Stickers // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 21 - Blessed Is She

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Megan Hjelmstad, wife and mom who is in the Army Reserves and an advocate for women suffering from endometriosis as she did for years. We talk about being witnesses and evangelizing in our own spheres of influence (whether it be at home, at work, or even at the grocery store). Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there).

Tap Shoes & Stinky Feet // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 20 - Blessed Is She

This week on the podcast, Jenna and Beth chat about insecurity—from childhood rejection to stepping into new roles—and how, in the face of shame or self-doubt, we can root ourselves in the Father's perfect love for us. We'd love to hear your tips and tricks for battling uncertainty. Living Your Strengths by Albert L. Winseman and Donald O. Clifton Confident by Steffany Gretzinger Teachable Tuesday episode we referred to Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there). 

Nudge Nudge // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 19 - Blessed Is She

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk with Blythe Fike, who is a "baby Catholic" with lots of say about the beauty and depth of the Catholic faith. A wife, mom, and lover of the beautiful devotions in our Church, she shares how she maintains her prayer time in the midst of the busy-ness of life and how important it is to maintain a deep relationship with the Lord through regular check-ins with spiritual direction, confession, and the sacraments. Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there).

You're Not Alone // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 17 - Blessed Is She

Beth and Jenna talk about how our lives turn out differently than we ever anticipated or planned. They also share about consolation + desolation in our lives and how we react to suffering and joys as they come. We would LOVE to hear how your life has worked out differently than you ever thought it would. Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there).

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From College to Sin to Vulnerability // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 15 - Blessed Is She

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Sarah E, junior in college at The Catholic University of America. Today's talk is all about Sarah's surprise when she got to college, how we approach sin as Christians, and how vulnerability is simply about being uncomfortably honest. Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there!).  

Have a Sip of Sprite // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 14 - Blessed Is She

In this episode, we chat with Lindsay, Blessed is She's virtual assistant, bestie, and Protestant Floridian. We chat about Lindsay's experience with her introduction into the Catholic faith via Blessed is She, taking leaps with the Lord, and being grateful to Him for the small ways (and big ways!) He loves on us. If you're struggling with stepping out into the unknown, then this episode is for you! Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there!).

Let's Take a Long Walk // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 13 - Blessed Is She

In this episode, we have a frank conversation with Anna and Shannon of Eden Invitation, which is a ministry devoted to celebrating personal integration and promoting solidarity beyond the LGBT+ paradigm. We are honored to have Anna and Shannon on to share their hearts for LGBT+ in the Church as well as how all of us as Catholic Christians walk alongside the people in our lives, no matter if we assume differences or not. You are a gift. Thank you for your presence. We look forward to walking alongside you, learning from you, and growing with you. As stated on this show, we keep reminding ourselves and each other to say over and over again, "You belong to me." We belong to each other. So let's go on a walk. To check out: Eden Invitation website Anna's episode over on The Catholic Feminist Podcast Shannon's episode over on The Catholic Feminist Podcast Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there!).

Be Saints // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 12 - Blessed Is She

Beth and Jenna chat with a VERY special guest this week, all about prayer, miracles, the incredible female Saints in our Church, and so. much. more. Some of the topics we discuss: The Daily Examen from Ignatius Spirituality Pope Saint John Paul II's Apostolic Letter, Salvifici Doloris (on the Christian meaning of human suffering) Bishop Barron's reflection on the Irish Referendum Take a listen, share with a friend (or two!), and share your thoughts on the comments below. Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there!).

Remember His Tenderness // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 11 - Blessed Is She

Beth and Jenna talk with Brigid Hogan, teacher and devotion writer for Blessed is She. They answer Miriam's question all the way from Australia, asking about finding the tenderness of God even in dry or desolate moments. Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there!).

Still Lakes & Filled Up Cups // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 10 - Blessed Is She

Beth and Jenna talk about P E A C E today. We talk about practical tips to do when your peace is shaken, what Father Jacques Philippe says about peace in his book, Searching for and Maintaining Peace, and how to recognize if it's time to let things go in our lives so we can make more space for the Lord and His peace. Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there!).

Let's Get Some Air in Our Parachutes // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 9 - Blessed Is She

We chat with husband, dad, author, life coach, and parachute extraordinaire, Paul George about all things happiness and discernment. Find Paul's book, Rethink Happiness right here on Amazon. Learn more about Adore Ministries here. Listen below or over on iTunes (subscribe and give us a rating while you're there!).

Opening the Squeaky Doors of Our Hearts // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 8 - Blessed Is She

In this episode, we talk with Nell O'Leary, the Managing Editor of Blessed is She. She is a wife, mom, recovering lawyer, and sometimes-blogger over at Whole Parenting Family! (She is seriously a jack of all trades!) In this episode we talk about friendship, how important friendships are, how to cultivate friendships, and what it means to open the doors of our [squeaky ] hearts. Share this episode with your favorite friend!

The One Where Beth & Jenna are Opposites // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 7 - Blessed Is She

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about how we both got involved in ministry life, how to keep from getting burned out in life, and visioning with God for our ministries and lives. This is an answer to a question from the Q&A on Instagram at the end of Teachable Tuesday!!

Even the Kitchen Sink // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 6 - Blessed Is She

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Blessed is She's spiritual advisor, Father John Parks, who is the Vicar of Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix. We chat about evangelization, testimonies, raspberries, people who influence us, joy in suffering, and more (everything AND the kitchen sink). Fav quote: "Tell your story, but Jesus is the hero."

Coming Back to the Well // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 4 - Blessed Is She

Here is our latest episode with the lovely Anna Coyne. Read more about Anna on her blog, The Heart's Overflow. Join us as we talk about the moments that brought us into and in love with the Church, those memories that we can always go back to in prayer. Listen below or over on iTunes. 

The Name of the Game Is...  // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 3 - Blessed Is She

In this episode we answer Jessica's question about studying Scripture in a group setting (and we have a great discussion about who we relate to more: Father, Son, or Holy Spirit). Remember to send us over your questions for our next episode over on the Anchor app! We can't wait to hear from you and continue the conversation. Check out the Blessed is She Catholic Journaling Bible we talk about! Listen below or over on iTunes.

Let's Get Bumper Stickers // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 2 - Blessed Is She

BIG thank you to Dara (and Dara, you're amazing! Working, mothering, praying, you are our hero!) for your question this week. We dive in to how to find time for prayer as busy women (no matter your state in life). Remember to send us over your questions for our next episode over on the Anchor app! We can't wait to hear from you and continue the conversation. Listen below or over on iTunes.