Beth and Jenna debrief about the Phoenix Restore Retreat and their excitement for what's to come from the Lord in restoration in our lives every single day. PS Here is Jenna's position on that crazy stool (we've got to find our chair!!). What do you think the Lord is focused on restoring in your life? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Come pray with Beth (and hug her while she cries) at the Restore Retreat! 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 sit down with Mary Castner, full time youth minister and worship leader for our Blessed is She retreats. They discuss their favorite moments from last year's Shine retreats, how worship music actually draws us to silence, and Mary shares how playing on the playground in her childhood influences her prayer life today. Resources mentioned: Restore Retreats 2020 Mary's YouTube channel What are your experiences with modern worship music and prayer? 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna share the amazing fruits from their Blessed is She Leadership Weekend with Managing Editor Nell O'Leary and Spiritual Advisor Father John Parks. Hear all about Blessed is She's core values, core purpose, and operational definition, as well as why Beth and Jenna have committed to making lunch together each day. Resources mentioned: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Have you ever tried to write a mission statement for 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:

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Blessed is She writer and writer over at Mama Needs Coffee, Jenny Uebbing. They chat all about how God speaks to us through our unique vocations and the one thing Jenny just can’t let you forget this Lenten season. Resources Mentioned: Nashville Dominicans Sisters of Life Theology of the Body Humane Vitae St. John Paul II 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Here, Too: Where We Meet God What are your hopes for Lent 2020? 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about their biggest lessons from 2019, the ways they are hoping to grow in 2020, and why it’s so crucial to adopt a weekly Holy Hour. Resources Mentioned: 8-Day silent retreat Sisters of Life John 15:5 2020 Restore Retreats What are you hoping to learn about God in 2020? 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat talk about the scripture verse that they've been praying over leading into 2020, what they hope for this year's journey through Advent, and why they we shouldn't look at the past when we're praying about the future. Resources Mentioned: All the Generations: From Genesis to You 2020 Restore Retreats What scripture verse have you been praying over 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).

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Father Fernando Camou of the Diocese of Phoenix. They discuss what to do about differing opinions within church communities, what we have in common with caged monkeys, and how reading more novels makes us better discerners. Resources Mentioned: Biography of Saint Catherine of Siena All the Light We Cannot See Do you struggle to find helpful Catholic resources? 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).

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk all about their most transformative interactions with the Word and the Holy Spirit. They discuss practical ways to access the Holy Spirit in our daily lives and why it's so important to be reading scripture every single day. Do you read the Word daily? Do you regularly feel the Holy Spirit? 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Paul Sullivan, Director of Vocations with the Diocese of Phoenix, to chat all about discernment: practical ways to discern, whether or not we can actually miss our true calling, and what we get wrong about the whole process. How do you respond to God's call on your life? Do you struggle with discernment? 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).

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about the Lord's sweet tendency toward active listening, how convicted they are currently feeling about the words they say, and how gossip actually IS a big deal to God. Resources Mentioned The Diary of Saint Faustina Examination of Conscience Have you been convicted about the words you say? Do you struggle with gossip? 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).

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Charlie Goraieb from the Diocese of Phoenix. Father shares with us his wisdom on spiritual warfare, the ways Satan tempts us individually, and practical ways to protect yourself in the battle. Resources Mentioned Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel Do you have experience with spiritual warfare? 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about how the Lord is calling both of them (and all of us!) to be at home more, the realities of darkness in the spiritual realm, and why it's so important to intentionally stop and look up every single day. Resources Mentioned The Cantata of Love by Blaise Arminjon, SJ Are you trying to build a house of prayer in your home? If not, what is holding you back? 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father John Burns of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, who served at the Nashville SHINE Retreat. They talk all about a woman's divine need to be seen, what it can look like to right-order our relationships with each other, and how the Father's gaze never leaves us. Resources Mentioned Blessed is She SHINE Retreat Do you feel like God sees you? 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Nell O'Leary, Blessed is She's Managing Editor. They talk all about what they were like as kids, the scary necessity of drawing boundaries, and God's desire for healing and restoration in all areas of our lives, but especially within our families. Resources Mentioned Boundaries by Cloud & Townsend All the Generations: From Genesis to You Have you ever had to draw a painful but necessary boundary with family members? 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). [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 sit down with Father Dan Connealy, Parochial Administrator at Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Phoenix, Arizona. They chat all about what spiritual direction is (and what it is NOT), what surprises they have been finding in prayer, and how to respond when others can’t feel God’s presence. Resources Mentioned #BISvbs (Blessed is She on YouTube and Blessed is She on Instagram) Do you have a spiritual director? Why or why not? 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna discuss the fruits from our last Blessed is She Virtual Bible Study (#BISVBS) through the Gospel of Mark, the ways scripture can come alive in our lives, and they announce the next book we’ll study together. Grab your Bible and join us! Resources Mentioned Blessed is She Free Daily Devotions Blessed is She SHINE Retreats Ignatian Contemplation Blessed is She on YouTube Blessed is She on Instagram When was the first time scripture came alive for you? 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]

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Will Schmid of San Francisco de Asis Parish in Flagstaff, Arizona. They talk all about the beauty of the Liturgy of the Mass, practical ways to fall more deeply in love with Jesus, and why you should think again if you believe you’ve “tried everything” to grow in faith. Resources Mentioned: In Sinu Jesú The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn The General Instruction of the Roman Missal Alexander Schmemann Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Dr. Brant Pitre The Magnificat What's the most creative way you can try to grow closer to the Lord? 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]