In this episode, Beth and Jenna are in Nashville for our SHINE retreat. They talk all about sanctifying morning routines, Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s Heroic Minute, and what it looks like to be about the Father’s business. Resources Mentioned: In Sinu Jesú Rise, Let us be on our way poster Only for Today sticker The Heroic Minute by Jenny Uebbing (Mama Needs Coffee) Christine Caine What's the Father's business 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).  

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Andrew Mattingly. They talk all about Father Mattingly’s homily from the SHINE Retreat in Kansas City, how to grow docile to the Holy Spirit, and why it’s so important to remain in the present moment with the Lord at all times. Resources Mentioned In the School of the Holy Spirit by Father Jacques Philippe In Sinu Jesú Spiritual Theology by Father Jordan Aumann, O.P. Do you struggle with growing in virtue? Do you have a hard time quieting your heart? 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 the life-changing work of stepping out in boldness to pray over our friends in the moment, their feelings about Rosary Club, and they hand out their first ever Podcast Homework assignment. Do you have a "Kim" in your life? Are you "Kim" in someone else's 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 Father John Muir and Father John Parks. Father Muir is the Pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, and Father Parks is the Vicar for Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix, and also serves as the Spiritual Advisor for Blessed is She. Frs. Parks and Muir talk about how their friendship encourages each of them to grow in holiness, one tangible way we can truly care for priests, and the one question they wish their parishioners would ask them instead of, “How can I pray for you?” Here are some resources from this episode: Seven Sisters Apostolate The Hour That Makes My Day by Fulton Sheen Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles Do the priests in your life have close friendships with each other? 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 chat about what they've been up to, the Houston #BISretreat, reading Scripture, and what we do to search for balance in our lives. Share your "prayer and..." 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 “dark night of the soul” -- what it is, what it looks like, and practical ways to combat it. Resources Mentioned: In Sinu Jesu “King of My Heart” by Steffany Gretzinger “Till I Found You” by Phil Wickham Have you ever experienced a dark night of the soul? 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 with Debbie Herbeck of Be Love Revolution. Debbie shares her beautiful (and unbelievable!) conversion story, and how God is calling her to share the messiest part of her story in order to show young women His infinite mercy. Resources Mentioned: Jesus of Nazareth Misericordia Blessed is She SHINE Retreat Have you made peace with the messiest part of your story? Do you believe God is calling you to use your story to bring people to Him? 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] [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 chat about how deep friendships help build up your relationship with the Lord, and about some really fun ways Blessed is She can be a part of that over this summer. Resources mentioned: Jesus is the Balm Lip Balm Text FRIENDSHIP to (520) 201-8737 Our Summer Gatherings Who are the closest friends in your life? Do you struggle to have Christ-centered friendships? 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 sit down with Edmund Mitchell, the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at a Catholic Church in Grapevine, Texas, and host of The Show podcast. They chat all about life verses, the inspiring lives of the saints, Edmund's long-term plan for evangelization in local parishes, and what it has in common with the structure of AA. What sort of impact do you see from your parish on the world? 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).

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Katie Waldow, full time youth minister, Blessed is She Pinterest Coordinator, and Instagram joy-bringer. They chat about what it looks like to pursue joy when things aren’t going right and why it’s so important as followers of Jesus. Resources mentioned: James 1:2-4 Philippians 4:8 Nehemiah 8:10 The Divine Mercy Chaplet Happy Are You Poor by Fr. Thomas DuBay Big Dreams, Small Spaces Do you have a joyful disposition? Is it hard for you to find joy in your life? 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 about what Apostles they identify with and what, in their personal lives, inspired them to pursue personal holiness. Resources mentioned: Saint Thomas Aquinas’s “Summa Theologiae” In Sinu Jesu Do you or don't you feel convicted to pursue personal holiness? 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 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]