Episodes

  • S16 E2 - Pilgrims of Hope

    S16 E2 - Pilgrims of Hope
    Jan 27 2025

    In this episode, we talk about Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction on the Jubilee Year of Hope! A Jubilee year occurs once every 25 years and it is a year set apart and consecrated just for our Lord. We chat about what it looks like to be pilgrims of hope, especially in the places where we have deep sorrows or unfulfilled desires. We reflect on how we can bring these tender places to our Lord and let them be illuminated, so He can redeem and restore the light of hope in our lives. Keeping our hearts open to hope can be painful and crucifying. But when we enter into this pilgrimage, we are transformed in the light of hope.

    Heather’s One Thing - The Podcast Burning Hearts with Rachel Herbeck

    Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Heather’s Acoustic Worship Spotify Playlist

    Michelle’s One Thing - Jubilee by Maverick City Music

    Other Resources Mentioned:

    • In Defense of Hope a talk by Jackie Hill Perry

    Announcement:

    Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through “Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor“ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee.

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    Journal Questions:

    • Where in my life am I experiencing hopelessness?
    • What idols do I place my hope in?
    • How can I look at this year through the lens of hope?
    • Think about an area of hopelessness in your life. What do you believe about the situation? What do you believe about yourself in this situation? What do you believe about the Lord in this area?

    Discussion Questions:

    • Where in your life is it scary to have hope?
    • When have you experienced the buoyancy and freedom of hope?
    • How is Christ inviting you to hope this year?
    • How does your hopelessness impact your understanding of the character of God?

    Quotes to Ponder:

    "Begin again with hope." (Pope Francis)

    “Indeed, the jubilee is a new beginning, the possibility for everyone to start anew from God. With the jubilee we start a new life, a new phase.” (Pope Francis)

    Scripture for Lectio:

    “Hope does not disappoint.” (Romans 5:5)

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Glory: Women’s Conference

    1:31 - Intro

    1:39 - Welcome

    6:16 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote

    6:51- Why Hope?

    10:01 - Hopelessness and Fear

    12:20 - Grieving Hopeless Areas

    16:29 - A Place of Healing

    17:41 - It’s A Pilgrimage

    19:33 - The Grace of Jubilee

    21:55 - Patience

    23:50 - An Invitation to Transformation

    25:50 - Challenge to Mature

    27:22 - Our Lady Mother of Hope

    29:26 - Lenten Book Study Announcement

    32:01 - One Things

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    36 mins
  • S16 E1 - Word of the Year

    S16 E1 - Word of the Year
    Jan 20 2025

    Welcome to the season 16 kickoff with our annual tradition of the Word of the Year episode! Each year, we ask God to give us a theme to focus on for the new year and invite you to do the same. After personal prayer and reflection, we share what our words for 2025 mean to us and chat about the Saints journeying with us this year. We are excited to be back and look forward to seeing what this season will bring.

    Heather’s One Thing - This Strange Land Podcast

    Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Jubilee Year podcast episode from the Poco a Poco Podcast

    Michelle’s One Thing - Notre Dame Football and Marcus Freeman and time with Heather and Sister at the 2025 SEEK Conference in DC

    Other Resources Mentioned:

    • Word of the Year video from Blessed is She
    • Beautiful Holiness Beautiful Holiness: A Spiritual Journey With Blessed Conchita to the Heart of Jesus by Kathleen Beckman
    • Under the Gaze of the Father by Archbishop Martinez (A retreat written for Blessed Conchita)

    Journal Questions:

    • If you’ve been selecting a word of the year for a few years now, reflect on how the words have built on each other over time.
    • Through what golden lens does God want me to see my year?
    • How can I approach this new year with a spirit of integration rather than novelty?
    • In what circumstances of your life do you feel like God isn’t showing up?

    Discussion Questions:

    • How did you experience your word for 2024?
    • What is the Lord doing for you this year?
    • How is the Lord inviting you to greater faithfulness in 2025?
    • Do you feel like any particular saints have been chosen to journey with you this year?
    • What is your word for 2025?

    Quote to Ponder:

    “The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year, but rather that we should have a new soul.” (G.K. Chesterton)

    Scripture for Lectio:

    “And a word spoken in due season, how good it is.” (Proverbs 15:23)

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Rooted for Good

    01:31 - Intro

    02:23 - Welcome

    04:01 - Guiding Quote and Scripture Verse

    04:34 - What is a Word of the Year?

    08:24 - Michelle’s Word(s)

    14:10 - Heather’s Word

    24:10 - Sister’s Word

    32:15 - One Things
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    38 mins
  • S15 E14 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Four

    S15 E14 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Four
    Dec 23 2024
    In this week's episode, we conclude our 4 part Advent study of Heather’s new book Encountering Emmanuel. We discuss how we all have deep cries within our hearts and how Jesus coming as a baby gives voice to those longings and sorrows that we hold. We also reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing the love of God, the power of a name in calling out our truest identity, and the great adventure of falling in love with the Lord. Friends, thank you for joining us on the journey this Advent season. We look forward to next year and pray the Lord reveals Himself to you in a deeper and more intimate way this Christmas season. God bless! Heather’s One Thing - 2025 SEEK Conference in DC and the Ave Maria Press team Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming choral arrangement Michelle’s One Thing - Our amazing staff (Kristina, Camille, Kate, and Kathy) and The Genesis Prescription Program with SoulCore Other Resources Mentioned: Encountering Emmanuel Resources Announcement: Season 16 will begin on January 20th, 2025! Journal Questions: What would it look like for light to be born in the darkness of my life?Where are the places I’m trying to escape or overcome my own humanity?Where in my spiritual life do I feel like I’ve plateaued?Pray the Litany of Encounter. Which line resonates with you at this moment? Discussion Questions: When you think about seeing Jesus face-to-face, what questions, fears, or excitement are in your heart?Where do you need the Holy Spirit to overshadow you?What graces have you received this Advent?What is Jesus inviting you to this Christmas season? Quote to Ponder: “Jesus has chosen to show me the only way which leads to the divine furnace of love; it is the way of a childlike self-surrender, the way of a child who sleeps, afraid of nothing, in its fathers arms.” (St Therese of Lisieux) Scripture for Lectio: “And His name shall be called Emmanuel, which means God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) Sponsor - Stonecrop Wealth Advisors: Are your financial decisions truly aligned with your Catholic faith? Many investors are unaware that their portfolios might be supporting causes that contradict their deepest values in Christ. At Stonecrop Wealth Advisors, we believe it’s possible to invest in a way that reflects and honors your beliefs. We offer faith-based investment portfolios that avoid companies involved in activities contrary to Christian values, such as abortion, pornography, or pride parades. Instead, we focus on supporting businesses that align with the teachings of the Church and work to build the Kingdom of God while contributing positively to society. As a fee-only fiduciary, our primary mission is to serve your best interests. We offer financial advice and investment management designed to help you achieve your long-term goals without compromising your values. Whether you’re an individual, family, business, or non-profit, we’re here to provide you with a new path toward a faith-driven financial future. No matter where you are on your financial journey, you can start aligning your investments with your faith today. If you’re ready to transform your financial strategy and help ensure your investments are working to build a future guided by faith, reach out to Stonecrop Wealth Advisors. As part of our commitment to helping you, we’re offering a free financial plan and portfolio analysis. We’ll help you discover which of your current investments might be funding activities that go against your beliefs and guide you toward a faith-aligned investment strategy. To learn more and take the next step toward aligning your finances with your faith, visit https://www.stonecropadvisors.com/abidingtogether Investment advisory services are offered through Stonecrop Wealth Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Timestamps: 00:00 - Stonecrop Wealth Advisors 01:13 - Intro 02:19 - Welcome 05:03 - Jesus Comes to Show Us God’s Love 07:07 - The Liturgical Seasons 08:33 - He Comes with a Cry 11:38 - He Comes with a Name 12:27 - He Comes as a Person with a Face 16:00 - He Comes with the Holy Spirit 20:30 - He Comes as a Gift to the World 25:10 - Litany of Encounter 29:02 - One Things
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    35 mins
  • S15 E13 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Three

    S15 E13 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Three
    Dec 16 2024
    In this week's episode, we continue with “Week Three” in our 4 part Advent study of Heather’s new book Encountering Emmanuel. We meditate on the vulnerability of Jesus as a baby and how He comes as one who is little so we can know that we are loved in our littleness. We also reflect on what it looks like to have hope, how to love with an open heart, and the deeper meaning of incense. Jesus’ heart is an open place of refuge where we find the comfort and relief we so desperately need this Advent season. Heather’s One Things - The upcoming women’s conference at Franciscan June 6-8 (registration opens January 29, 2025) Sponsored by Abiding Together and Deacon Bob Rice’s new Scriptural Rosary Cards Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Restore the Glory Podcast episodes on redemptive suffering (Carrie Archual) (Part 1) (Part 2) Michelle’s One Things - This mug from Deacon Bob Rice, Trader Joe's winter peonies, and The Portal of the Mystery of Hope by Charles Peguy Other Resources Mentioned: Encountering Emmanuel Resources ResourcesThe Hidden Meaning of Incense w/ Fr. Boniface Hicks Journal Questions: What does abundant life look like in my life at this time?How can I lean into Hope today?When did I become so serious?How can I allow the Lord to transform my woundedness into a sweet fragrance for the Lord? Discussion Questions: How do you conflate abundant life with perfection?Where are you holding onto hopelessness?How can you live more openly even in the midst of pain?How can you embrace more play in your life? Quote to Ponder: “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken.” (C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves) Scripture for Lectio: “I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them.” (Hosea 11:4) Sponsor - Catholic Women & Couples NFP: Catholic Women & Couples NFP (CWCNFP) is a lay Catholic organization that is pleased to offer 100% free Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness Classes to any Catholic woman or couple 18 years of age and older. Their ministry exists to aid Catholics in pursuing lives in full harmony with Church teaching. By learning a fertility awareness method, Catholic women can be more in tune with their hormones, understand their fertility patterns, and plan their family in accordance with Church teaching. It is estimated that only 20% of Catholics have ever attempted a NFP method. CWCNFP’s ministry exists to change that statistic. They believe all Catholic women and couples should learn a fertility awareness method, no matter their vocation or state in life. With online classes, they work with your busy schedule and offer classes in both Spanish and English. Many NFP courses can cost up to $300, but CWCNFP’s classes are ALWAYS free. They specifically teach the Billings Ovulation Method ®, which is very similar to the Creighton Method. However, they know that the Billings Method might not be for everyone, so if a client would like to learn a different NFP method they have a special partnership with MyCatholicDoctor that allows them to learn any method of their choosing as long as they have qualifying insurance. With qualifying insurance, this NFP instruction through MyCatholicDoctor would be covered. In addition, teens or non-Catholics who do not qualify for CWCNFP’s free NFP program will be able to find fertility awareness courses through MyCatholicDoctor, in which CWCNFP will assist with setting up. To learn more and to sign up for free classes, visit their website www.ccnfp.org or follow them on Instagram @cwcnfp Timestamps: 00:00 - Catholic Women and Couples NFP 01:30 - Intro 02:22 - Welcome 04:20 - Vulnerability and Hope 08:12 - Loving with an Open Heart 11:41 - Incense 16:06 - The Language of Play 22:22 - Thoughts for the Third Week of Advent 24:37 - One Things
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    31 mins
  • S15 E12 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Two

    S15 E12 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Two
    Dec 9 2024

    In this week's episode, we continue in our 4 part Advent study of Heather’s new book Encountering Emmanuel and focus on “Week Two”. We ponder the reality that we are welcomed into Jesus’ family as heirs and children of God. We also discuss the restoration that takes place in family, relating to each other as spiritual family, and the ache we experience for union with God in Heaven.

    Heather’s One Thing - The community at Franciscan

    Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Gingerbread and gingerbread cookie recipes

    Michelle’s One Thing - The gift of community in North Carolina

    Other Resources Mentioned:

    Encountering Emmanuel Resources

    Journal Questions:

    • How do I “sanitize” the Gospel and oversimplify the transformation Christ came to bring us?
    • In what parts of my heart am I not attached to the Lord?
    • Do I believe the Lord delights in the poor parts of my heart? Or do I believe He merely tolerates them?
    • How do I experience the Divine Ache in my life? Do I run from the ache or run towards the Lord when I experience it?

    Discussion Questions:

    • How have you experienced healing and restoration within your family?
    • How have you experienced the Trinity as a family?
    • How often do you consider the hope and reality of Heaven?
    • Have you experienced the transformation from deep aches to lasting hope?

    Quotes to Ponder:

    “The Word became flesh to make us “partakers of the divine nature”: “For this is why the Word became man, and the Son of God became the Son of man: so that man, by entering into communion with the Word and thus receiving divine sonship, might become a son of God.” “For the Son of God became man so that we might become God.” “The only-begotten Son of God, wanting to make us sharers in his divinity, assumed our nature, so that he, made man, might make men gods.” (CCC 460)

    Scripture for Lectio:

    “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.” (Romans 8:14-17)

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - In.spired Living

    01:08 - Intro

    02:00 - Welcome, Scripture Verse, and Quote

    04:58 - Familial Love of God

    06:58 - Adoption and Belonging

    10:47 - The Desire to Be Received

    15:13 - A Way to Heaven

    19:53 - The Ache Within Us

    21:45 - Kindness vs. Comfort

    24:59 - One Things
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    29 mins
  • S15 E11 - Encountering Emmanuel: Intro and Week One

    S15 E11 - Encountering Emmanuel: Intro and Week One
    Dec 2 2024

    In this week's episode, we begin our 4 part Advent study of Heather’s new book Encountering Emmanuel and focus on the “Introduction” and “Week One”. We discuss the inspiration behind the book, the fruit that comes from journaling, and the call to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd. We also reflect on allowing Jesus to be born in our hearts, encounter our wounds, and bring light to our personal darkness.

    Heather’s One Thing - Josiah Henley’s artwork for Encountering Emmanuel and the wallpapers made by our friends at Tilma

    Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Heather’s updated advent worship playlist

    Michelle’s One Thing - Life in the Power of the Holy Spirit with Dr. Mary Healy (S14 E15) and the Auburn win against Texas A&M

    Other Resources Mentioned:

    • Encountering Emmanuel Weekly Videos (sign up at the bottom of the page)
    • Encountering Emmanuel Leaders Guide (free resource)
    • Subscribe to our weekly newsletter

    Journal Questions:

    • In what ways am I transparent, but not vulnerable?
    • Am I allowing Jesus to come into my heart and actually transform me?
    • What is holding me back from letting “it be done according to [His] Word?”
    • What parts of yourself have yet to encounter the Real Jesus?

    Discussion Questions:

    • Do you believe the Lord has something new to offer you this Advent?
    • How are you experiencing resistance in your heart this Advent?
    • When it comes to your faith, are you completing tasks or are you encountering Jesus Christ?
    • How can you “wake up” from sleepwalking through life?

    Quotes to Ponder:

    “Awake, my soul, awake! Show thy spirit, arouse thy senses, shake off the sluggishness of that deadly heaviness that is upon thee, begin to take care for thy salvation. Let the idleness of vain imagination be put to flight, let go of sloth, hold fast to diligence” (St. Anselm of Canterbury)

    Scripture for Lectio:

    “I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.” (John 12:46)

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Into the Deep

    01:34 - Intro

    02:26 - Welcome

    05:32 - The Heart of Encountering Emmanuel

    06:51 - Vulnerability and Openness

    09:13 - Disposition of Our Hearts

    11:30 - Quote to Ponder

    12:21 - Coming Awake

    13:40 - Personal Encounter

    17:46 - The Fruit of Journaling

    20:53 - Exploring Areas of Darkness

    22:00 - He Comes with Power

    26:17 - A Journey of Healing

    29:48 - The Voice of the Shepherd

    32:04 - One Things
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    37 mins
  • S15 E10 - Preparing for Advent

    S15 E10 - Preparing for Advent
    Nov 25 2024
    In this week's episode, we reflect on how to prepare for Advent. During this busy season, it is easy to spend more time preparing our home than our hearts and we chat about the need for slowing down, quieting our hearts and surroundings, and becoming attentive to God’s presence in our daily lives. We also share practical ways we prepare and wait for the coming of our Lord at Christmas. Heather’s One Thing - The songs Holy Forever (YouTube) and The Story I’ll Tell (YouTube) Sister Miriam’s One Thing - The Carmellite Sisters (View their upcoming events here) Michelle’s One Thing - The song You Know My Name by Tasha Cobbs and This “Full of Hope” Advent Mug from Blessed is She Announcement: Our Advent study begins next week! Be sure to subscribe to our weekly email to receive each episode, discussion questions, and videos to your inbox. Journal Questions: Ask the Holy Spirit: What do you want me to be present to this season?Where do I need hope in my life?Where do I lack peace in my life?Where do I need joy in my life?Where do I need to birth joy in my life? Discussion Questions: What practices do you incorporate in Advent to embrace the season of preparation?When will you take time for prayer this week and throughout Advent?How can you better embrace Advent rather than just tolerate it?How can you slow the interior pace of your heart in Advent? Quotes to Ponder: “The liturgy of Advent…helps us to understand fully the value and meaning of the mystery of Christmas. It is not just about commemorating the historical event, which occurred some 2,000 years ago in a little village of Judea. Instead, it is necessary to understand that the whole of our life must be an ‘advent,’ a vigilant awaiting of the final coming of Christ. To predispose our mind to welcome the Lord who, as we say in the Creed, one day will come to judge the living and the dead, we must learn to recognize him as present in the events of daily life. Therefore, Advent is, so to speak, an intense training that directs us decisively toward him who already came, who will come, and who comes continuously.” (St. John Paul II) Scripture for Lectio: “Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:13) Sponsor - The Little Rose Shop: Discover the beauty of integrating faith into your everyday life with The Little Rose Shop. Our Morning Offering Prayer mug , is the perfect companion for your morning routine, allowing you to start each day with a heartfelt prayer, focusing your thoughts on Christ. Plus, explore our Quiet Books collection, including the Mass Quiet Book, Rosary Quiet Book, the Where is Jesus Quiet Book, and Wrapped in Mary’s Mantle Quiet Book. These engaging books are designed for babies and toddlers, making it easy to introduce them to the wonders of faith in a quiet and interactive way—perfect for adoration or Mass. As a special treat for Abiding Together listeners, use promo code ABIDING15 for an exclusive 15% discount at checkout. Enrich your spiritual journey and bring the joy of faith into your home with The Little Rose Shop. Timestamps: 00:00 - The Little Rose Shop 01:31 - Intro 02:24 - Welcome 04:44 - Guiding Quote and Scripture Verse 05:54 - Stillness 07:20 - Preparing Our Hearts 11:29 - Distractions 14:16 - Intentional and Incarnational 17:25 - Slowing Down 18:57 - Finishing Well 20:16 - Practical Ideas 25:59 - Announcement 27:36 - One Things 30:08 - Closing Prayer
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    33 mins
  • S15 E9 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 3)

    S15 E9 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 3)
    Nov 18 2024
    In this week's episode, we conclude our three part series on the heart and Pope Francis’ recent encyclical Dilexit Nos. We reflect on Scripture as a personal love story, how it speaks to our areas of weakness, and the awesome reality of Jesus desiring to love and heal us there. The Lord meets us where we are and He is always seeking to bring our hearts closer to His. He speaks directly to each one of us with an invitation to be loved and to love. This invitation of love requires a response not only in big moments but in the ordinary moments of each day. Heather’s One Thing - Her friends Laura and Brandon Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Farkle Classic Dice Game Michelle’s One Thing - Nazareth Organics (especially the Sleep Balm) Michelle’s Other One Thing - The Florida State vs UNC game Other Resources Mentioned: “Dilexit Nos”: A brief guide for busy readers Dilexit Nos audio version Journal Questions: How do I experience spiritual amnesia and forget the ways the Lord loves me?When have I experienced the tender love of the Lord in places of poverty and isolation in my heart?Where in my life do I need to hear the sweet sound of the Lord’s heartbeats? What does Jesus want to convey to me through that sound?What parts of Christ’s Body, the Church, do I fail to love? Discussion Questions: How has the Lord being present to your heart brought you healing and communion?How has the barrage of tragedy and hardship from the news and social media hardened your heart toward human suffering?Where are the lukewarm places of your heart?What conversations can you have, actions can you take, or apologies can you make to love your neighbor like Christ? Quotes to Ponder: The pierced heart of Christ embodies all God’s declarations of love present in the Scriptures. That love is no mere matter of words; rather, the open side of his Son is a source of life for those whom he loves, the fount that quenches the thirst of his people. (Pope Francis, “Dilexit Nos”, Paragraph 101) Saint Augustine opened the way to devotion to the Sacred Heart as the locus of our personal encounter with the Lord. For Augustine, Christ’s wounded side is not only the source of grace and the sacraments, but also the symbol of our intimate union with Christ, the setting of an encounter of love. There we find the source of the most precious wisdom of all, which is knowledge of him. In effect, Augustine writes that John, the beloved disciple, reclining on Jesus’ bosom at the Last Supper, drew near to the secret place of wisdom. (Pope Francis, “Dilexit Nos”, Paragraph 103) Scripture for Lectio: “I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them.” (Hosea 11:4) Sponsor - Leanne Bowen: Today’s sponsor is Leanne Bowen Fine Art. We love her prints and her candles. These candles smell so good and burn super slowly. She just released a beautiful collection of candle tins that are the perfect size for stockings and hostess gifts! She has a new image of the three wisemen on a Frankincense and Myrrh candle. Her candle scents are really unique and the artwork on the labels make them very intentional gifts. Her most popular candle in November is the Cranberry Orange Spice. It has a stunning image of the Holy Family on the label. She also has a Chrism Sacred Heart candle that smells JUST like Chrism! Leanne also offers Christmas cards of the Holy Family, Saint Nicholas, the three wisemen, and Mary holding Jesus. She is offering 15% off to all our listeners with the code ABIDE15 at www.LeanneBowen.com. We think you’ll love her stuff! Timestamps: 00:00 - Leanne Bowen 01:33 - Intro 02:26 - Welcome 05:10 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 06:26 - This is a Love Story 08:17 - Thirsting for God 10:30 - God Will Never Forget You 12:29 - Being Loved in Our Weaknesses 17:38 - Deeply and Individually Loved 19:42 - A Lament and a Request 22:42 - Loving Like Jesus 25:01 - Repairing 29:26 - Final Thoughts 30:36 - One Things
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    37 mins