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Abiding Together

274 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.8K ratings

Providing a place of connection, rest and encouragement for women who are on the journey of living out their passion and purpose in Jesus Christ.

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S07 Episode 1: Good Soil

January 20, 2020 10:30 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

Good Soil In this episode we break open the parable of the sower and the seeds. We chat about how we can cultivate good soil in our hearts where seeds can grow and bear good fruit. We also talk about the practicals of what makes up rocky ground that chokes out goodness and what makes up the fertile soil, where God can bring forth life and abundance.   Sister Miriam’s one thing - Undone: Freeing Your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame by Carrie Schuchts Daunt  Michelle’s...

S06 Episode 18: Repost - Striving vs. Abiding

January 13, 2020 10:30 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

Repost: Striving vs. Abiding We chose to repost this episode from Season 1 because it is a message at the heart of the Abiding Together Podcast. Many of us live a life of striving and struggle, rather than accepting the invitation of abiding and trust. We take time to reflect on the scripture John 15:4-5, where Jesus invites us to abide in His love. We also chat about how we can recognize the pitfalls of striving and how to learn to trust that God is a good Father.   Sister Miriam’s on...

S06 Episode 17: Word of the Year

December 30, 2019 10:30 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Word of the Year In this episode we reveal and discuss our word of the year. A few years ago, we each began the practice of praying and listening for the Lord to give us one word to focus on for the new year. It’s an opportunity to dive in to what God is speaking in our individual lives and respond in intentional ways.    Sister Miriam’s one thing - Love Come To Life - Melissa Helser & Molly Skaggs Michelle’s one thing - Divine Romance - Phil Wickman, Jill Simons at Pink Salt Riot ...

S06 Episode 17 - Word of the Year

December 30, 2019 10:30 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Word of the Year In this episode we reveal and discuss our word of the year. A few years ago, we each began the practice of praying and listening for the Lord to give us one word to focus on for the new year. It’s an opportunity to dive in to what God is speaking in our individual lives and respond in intentional ways.    Sister Miriam’s one thing - Love Come To Life - Melissa Helser & Molly Skaggs Michelle’s one thing - Divine Romance - Phil Wickman, Jill Simons at Pink Salt Riot ...

S06 Episode 16: The Good News

December 23, 2019 10:30 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

The Good News In this episode, the fourth part of our Advent series, we interview our friend Sarah Kaczmarek. Sarah is the Assistant Director of Alpha Catholic USA, as well as the Pastoral Director of Encounter School of Ministry. We chat about the call we have as Catholics to share the Good News of the Gospel and the stumbling blocks we often run into. We also discuss how essential it is to be an authentic witness and how to grow in having the Father's heart for the lost.   Sarah’s on...

S06 Episode 16 - The Good News

December 23, 2019 10:30 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

The Good News In this episode, the fourth part of our Advent series, we interview our friend Sarah Kaczmarek. Sarah is the Assistant Director of Alpha Catholic USA, as well as the Pastoral Director of Encounter School of Ministry. We chat about the call we have as Catholics to share the Good News of the Gospel and the stumbling blocks we often run into. We also discuss how essential it is to be an authentic witness and how to grow in having the Father's heart for the lost.   Sarah’s on...

S06 Episode 15: He's in the Waiting

December 16, 2019 10:30 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

He’s in the Waiting In this episode, the third part of our Advent series, we interview our friend Beth Davis from Blessed is She. We talk about the theme of having hope in seasons of waiting, trusting God when we can't see what He's up to, and being transformed by the renewal of our minds. Beth’s one thing - Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph: An Integrated Look At the Holy Family by Dr. Gregory Bottaro and Jennifer Settle Sister Miriam’s one thing - A Beautiful Day in the Neighbo...

S06 Episode 14: Making Room for Others

December 09, 2019 10:30 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MB

Making Room for Others In the second part of our Advent series, we interview Ennie Hickman, our good friend and founder of Del Rey Collective. We talk in depth about what it means to actually love our neighbor and how to make “room at the inn” for strangers and people in the periphery of our lives. We also talk about hospitality and making our hearts ready for guests before making our homes ready.   Ennie’s one thing - The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson Sister Miriam’s one thing...

S06 Episode 13: The Light Shines in the Darkness

December 02, 2019 10:30 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

The Light Shines in the Darkness In this episode we have a fascinating interview with Fr. Justin Brady, priest and exorcist. We talk about the battle between the light and the dark and how the enemy attempts to keep us far from God. We often forget that God has won the battle and has given us all that we need through the sacrifice of Jesus and the ministry of the Church to overcome darkness in our lives and experience healing and peace. Sister Miriam’s one thing - Peaceful Christmas play...

S06 Episode 12: Gratitude

November 25, 2019 10:30 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

Gratitude In this episode we talk about the power of gratitude and how it can dramatically change our perspectives and transform our experience of the world. Gratitude helps us to change the focus from ourselves or the things we don't have to a heart that is thankful, humble and open to all the good things God is blessing us with. The truth is that if we can worship and give thanks to God in the midst of trials, it can spiritually break through bitterness and birth a new hope. Sister Miri...

S06 Episode 11: The Gift of Wonder

November 18, 2019 10:30 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

The Gift of Wonder In this episode we discuss the importance of having a sense of wonder in our lives. Too often we get so focused on the tasks and pressures of life that we miss the moments that God is revealing His majesty and beauty to us in personal ways. It is these moments that keep our hearts aware of the greater things, that we are made for heaven and that our lives are held in the capable hands of a God who wants to show His great love for us.   Sister Miriam’s one thing - Bre...

S06 Episode 10: The Holy Spirit - We are Family Series Part 3

November 11, 2019 10:30 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

The Holy Spirit - We are Family Series Part 3 In this episode we wrap up our 3-part series on the Trinity with the Holy Spirit. We talk about how the Holy Spirit is the love between the Father and the Son and is our Advocate and Comforter. We are invited into a dynamic relationship with the Person of the Holy Spirit, Who desires to empower, strengthen, guide, and comfort us in personal ways. We also chat about the invitation to let go of our misconceptions about who the Holy Spirit is so w...

S06 Episode 9: Jesus - We are Family Series Part 2

November 04, 2019 10:30 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

We Are Family: Jesus the Son In this episode we talk about Jesus Christ as the one who brings us into intimacy with himself. We find in him the one to whom our hearts belong, who brings healing and restores hearts. We talk about who Jesus is to us and how to grow in relationship with him.   Sister Miriam’s one thing -  Bible Study on Romans by Dr. Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins Holy Land Pilgrimage with the Swaffords, Cavins’ and Fr. Mike Schmitz Michelle’s one thing - Amazon ...

S06 Episode 8: We are Family - God the Father

October 28, 2019 09:30 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

We Are Family: God the Father With this episode we start a 3-part series on the persons of the Trinity. This week, we talk about God as Father and what it means that he cares for us as a Father. It is through connecting to how the Father sees us that we will discover the truth of who we are, especially in the profound reality that God sees us through the lens of love.    Sister Miriam’s one thing - Request for prayers for an upcoming trip to the Philippines where I will be leading a re...

S06 Episode 8: God the Father - We are Family Series Part 1

October 28, 2019 09:30 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

We Are Family: God the Father With this episode we start a 3-part series on the persons of the Trinity. This week, we talk about God as Father and what it means that he cares for us as a Father. It is through connecting to how the Father sees us that we will discover the truth of who we are, especially in the profound reality that God sees us through the lens of love.    Sister Miriam’s one thing - Request for prayers for an upcoming trip to the Philippines where I will be leading a re...

S06 Episode 7: The Power of Scripture

October 21, 2019 06:30 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

The Power of Scripture In this episode we talk about the power of scripture, the Word of God. It is through delving into the Word of God that we encounter the heart of God, we find out who we are, and we proclaim the truth of who He is. We talk about scriptures that have impacted us and new scripture cards you can buy in our new shop.    Sister Miriam’s one thing - All of our listeners in Ireland! Michelle’s one thing - Morning walks with my husband. Also the book “Live Big, Love Bi...

S06 Episode 6: Renewal of Religious Life: Interview with Fr. John Burns

October 14, 2019 06:30 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

Renewal of Religious Life - Interview with Fr. John Burns In this episode we talk with Fr. John Burns about the importance of the renewal of religious life as a huge part of how the Church will heal and be restored. We discuss how important it is for us to have a visible sign of a religious sister who lives her vocation as the bride of Christ and shows us that our hearts are made for God. We also discuss vocation as a calling to love and how restored femininity and masculinity is essential...

S06 Episode 5: Eucharistic Amazement: May We Never Lose Our Wonder

October 07, 2019 06:30 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MB

Eucharist Amazement: May We Never Lose Our Wonder In this episode we talk about the new pew report that shows only ⅓ of American Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. We share about how we need to renew Eucharistic amazement in tangible ways and share our own experiences of the power of the Eucharist in our lives.  Sister Miriam’s one thing - The Homesick Candle  Heather sent to me for my birthday. Michelle’s one thing - A new worship playlist called Crossi...

S06 Episode 4: How to Accompany Someone Through A Hard Season

September 30, 2019 06:30 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

How to Accompany Someone Through A Hard Season In this episode we talk about how to journey with each other through hardships and offer the powerful gift of presence. Walking through suffering with each other is sacred ground, so we need to learn how to become a compassionate presence and honor the vulnerability in others, while also being vulnerable ourselves. We talk about how to discern what we are able to offer to others and how we need to ask the Holy Spirit how to respond instead of ...

S06 Episode 3: I Choose You

September 23, 2019 06:30 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

I Choose You In this episode we talk about the beautiful words of Jesus in John 15:16 where he tells us that He has chosen us and that his desire is that we bear fruit that will last. It’s the deepest desires of every heart to be known, to be chosen, and to belong, but often we don’t believe the truth of our belovedness in the core of our being. We chat about the difference between fruit that lasts and success and how being rooted deeply in Jesus is essential for good fruit in our life. S...

S06 Episode 2: Words Have Power

September 16, 2019 06:30 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

Words Have Power In this episode we talk about how words have incredible power to either bless or curse, to build up or tear down. We talk about how social media can be a place of connection, but also a place where we quickly forget to treat people with dignity. The truth that our words have power to restore, heal, be prophetic is something that can challenge us to be more discerning about how we speak and take the lead by being people who bless others. Sister Miriam’s one thing - A gift ...

S06 Episode 1: A Call to Holiness

September 09, 2019 06:30 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MB

Welcome to Season 6! To kick off our new season, we dive in deep and talk about how we are all called to live a life of holiness. We discuss that in the midst of difficulty all around us, we are called to pursue a disciplined spiritual life and live radical holiness. We also talk about the tension between accepting our weakness, but not justifying our sin. The truth is that we have to be willing to go down to the depths, so that God can truly raise us from the dead to new life. Sister Miri...

S05 Episode 25: Season 5 Wrap Up

June 24, 2019 08:30 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

This is our final episode of season 5! We revisit some of our favorite episodes and talk about the beautiful moments we have experienced with our community of listeners and Facebook discussion group. We also talk more about what restored femininity and masculinity looks like and our desire to see women fully live out their calling in the Church. One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing - Our awesome listeners! Michelle’s one thing - All of the young adult missionaries! He...

S05 Episode 24: Forgiveness

June 17, 2019 08:30 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

In this episode of the Abiding Together Podcast, we discuss the power of living a forgiving life, especially when it comes to parenting children, and how unforgiveness in our life can keep us in bondage, and stems from a wound that needs healing. We talk about how sometimes forgiveness feels like we are letting people off the hook, instead of it being a willingness to release our grasp and open ourselves up to God's grace. One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing - Seeking He...

S05 Episode 23: The Heart of a Father - Interview with Fr. Mike Schmitz

June 10, 2019 08:30 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

In this episode of the Abiding Together Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Fr. Mike Schmitz! Fr. Mike is a wonderful speaker and evangelist, but more than that, he is a beautiful witness of what it looks like to be a spiritual father. We discuss spiritual fatherhood in the priesthood and some of the stumbling blocks in our relationship with God the Father. We also discuss what restored masculinity and the family looks like. One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing -...

S05 Episode 22: The Holy Spirit with Fr. Dave Pivonka

June 03, 2019 08:30 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

As we approach Pentecost this week, we thought it would be awesome to re-release our conversation from last year about the Holy Spirit with our dear friend, Fr. Dave Pivonka TOR. Fr. Dave created the popular series on the Holy Spirit called “The Wild Goose” with 4PM Media and he was just named the new President of Franciscan University. We had the pleasure of hearing Fr. Dave’s story and chatted with him about how to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit and practical ways to open up to...

S05 Episode 21: The Art of Conversation

May 27, 2019 08:30 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather discuss how to have fruitful and authentic small group discussions that provide safety and opportunities for deep connection with others. We give insights into how to talk in a vulnerable way, how to sit at one another’s feet and listen, and what the ingredients are for meaningful conversations. We hope this offers some helpful insights for going deeper in your friendships and small faith groups with other women. One ...

S05 Episode 20: Cultivating a Life of Prayer

May 20, 2019 08:30 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather discuss their own personal prayer lives and how it has changed through seasons and vocation. They also chat about how to develop a rhythm of prayer, cultivating spiritual disciplines, and how to pray with your spouse. One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing - The beautiful hike at Heather’s house Michelle’s one thing - Devotion to the Sacred Heart Heather’s one thing - Our friend of the podcast Mich...

S05 Episode 19: Restoring the Beauty Recap

May 13, 2019 08:30 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather recap their conference on restoring the beauty with special guest Fr. Josh Johnson. We talk about the four themes of our weekend and how this applies to all of us at every stage in our spiritual journey. We also discuss what it looks like to have restored hearts, femininity, hope, relationships. One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing - Book by Dr. Conrad Bars I Will Give Them a New Heart Michelle’s o...

S05 Episode 18: The Heart of a Mother

May 06, 2019 08:30 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather talk about the gift and calling of motherhood. Whether it be biological or spiritual motherhood, every woman is called to offer her maternity. Motherhood stretches our hearts to love more deeply and give new life to others. We talk about adoption and spiritual motherhood, which allows others to be born in our hearts as we image the gift of adoption that God has given to us. Visit ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to ...

S05 Episode 17: Rolling Stones

April 29, 2019 08:30 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather talk about Pope Francis' Easter message and how we can truly live in the Resurrection. We discuss the power of God that can roll away even the hardest stones in our heart and what the common blocks are to hope in Jesus. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We Love this Week Sister Miriam’s one thing - Seminarians at Mundele...

S05 Episode 16: Divine Mercy

April 22, 2019 08:30 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather talk about the gift of God's mercy. In light of the diary of St. Faustina, they discuss how often we don't turn to God in our weakness and sin because of shame or a belief that we are not worthy. The truth is that God's mercy is a free, inexhaustible gift that our loving Father wants to give to us in abundance. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email ev...

S05 Episode 15: Healing the Whole Person: Interview with Dr. Bob Schuchts

April 15, 2019 08:30 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather have another heart to heart conversation with our good friend Dr. Bob Schuchts. Dr. Bob is a family and marriage counsellor for 40 years and founder of JPII Healing Center. Dr. Bob shares about the 7 universal wounds in the human person that affect how we relate to others, ourselves, and God. He teaches about how those present themselves in our lives and how we can begin the healing journey that leads to freedom. Yo...

S05 Episode 14: Lent Book Study 6 - Keep Your Soul At Peace

April 08, 2019 08:30 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather finish up their Lenten series on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. They talk about how God wants to build a house where he dwells within us and how we are invited to be receptive and open instead of self protective. They dig into what causes us to lose peace and ask how are we letting the Prince of Peace take care of our difficult situations in life. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidi...

S05 Episode 13: Lent Book Study 5 - Beauty In Our Mess

April 01, 2019 08:30 - 37 minutes - 52.4 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather continue the conversation in week five of Lent on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We talk about how we often cover up our weakness and sin in attempts to make ourselves more presentable to God, but that God wants to draw near to us in our weakness and receive every part of us. We also talk about some rules of discernment and how to abandon our will to God in total trust. Visit www.a...

S05 Episode 12: Lent Book Study 4 - The Life I Wish I Had

March 25, 2019 08:30 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather continue the conversation in week 4 of Lent with Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We talk about the frequent human experience of wishing that we had a different life or circumstance than the one we really have. We discuss how the enemy can block us from understanding where God is in our suffering and that the key is to allow the Holy Spirit to change our hearts and open our eyes to a ne...

S05 Episode 11: Lent Book Study 3 - How We Fight Our Battles

March 18, 2019 08:30 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather continue the conversation in week three of Lent on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We talk about how fear often causes us to self protect or hustle to escape suffering instead of trusting God. We discuss the power of making space for God and his providence in our lives and how we can trust him when we experience suffering. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to...

S05 Episode 10: Lent Book Study 2 - Fighting the Right Battle

March 11, 2019 08:30 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather continue the conversation on Fr. Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. They discuss the importance of learning to fight the right battles and how often the enemy distracts us by enticing us to live small stories and fight the wrong battles, which we often lose or exhaust us. We also talk about being anchored in the identity as children of God, the power we gain from keeping our eyes fixed on J...

S05 Episode 09: Lent Book Study 1 - Battling for Peace

March 04, 2019 09:30 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather begin Lent with reflections on the book Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe. They chat about the truth that without God we can do nothing and that searching for peace isn’t about doing more, but opening to the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We are challenged by our calling to be peacemakers and we can’t do that if we don’t have the peace of God first within us. We also ask, what is ta...

S05 Episode 08: Marriage and Restoration with Dr. Bob Schuchts

February 25, 2019 09:30 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather talk with special guest, Dr. Bob Schuchts. Dr. Bob has been a marriage and family therapist for 40 years and is the founder of the JP II Healing Center. He shares about the five areas of intimacy in marriage and the role of healing and restoration in the places that have hurt that intimacy. Check out more info about Dr. Bob’s ministry Check out his books: “Be Healed” “Be Transformed” “Real Suffering” Visit...

S05 Episode 07: Hope and Healing in Times of Trial

February 18, 2019 09:30 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MB

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather talk about living with the reality of depression, anxiety and hardships in life. We have some vulnerable conversation about our personal journeys and share the things we have learned along the way that have anchored our hearts in the hope of Jesus and allowed for healing and growth. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We ...

S05 Episode 06: Book Study Part 4 - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - Chapters 13-18

February 11, 2019 09:30 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

Today in the Abiding Together Podcast, we wrap up our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Part 4 (chapters 13-18). We chat about the resurrection, what it means to be restored and reconciled, and making space for childlike wonder. We hope you’ve enjoyed this book study with us. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We Love This Week: The “Abiding” Women’s Conference in Louisiana ...

S05 Episode 05: Book Study Part 3 - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - Chapters 9-12

February 04, 2019 09:30 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

Today in the Abiding Together Podcast, Sr. Miriam, Heather, and Michelle progress with the book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (chapters 9-12). They continue to relate the story concepts with our spiritual life by discussing themes like the false narrative of the enemy, the dynamic of stoney hearts that God wants to restore and turn to flesh, true living of the paschal mystery, and the power of God’s resurrection power in our lives. We hope you enjoy this episode! Visit www...

S05 Episode 04: Book Study Part 2 - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - Chapters 5-8

January 28, 2019 09:30 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

Today we continue our book study on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Chapters 5-8. We reflect deeper on the story and how it relates to our spiritual lives. Themes such as the battle of light and darkness, jealousy and making others feel small, the power of the name of Jesus, surrender vs control and how the story of Narnia is an echo of what our hearts long for in Christ. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every M...

S05 Episode 03: Book Study Part 1 - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - Chapters 1-4

January 21, 2019 09:30 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

Today we begin our book study on The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chapters 1-4). We dive into the themes of this chapter such as innocence, faith, temptation, sin, and shared adventure. We hope you will continue to join us on the journey into this wonderful story, which we hope will help us reflect more deeply on our relationship with Christ, our own story of faith and redemption, and the invitation to adventure with God. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the...

S05 Episode 02:The Power of Story

January 14, 2019 09:30 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

Stories are powerful ways to communicate deep things of the human experience in a way that touches us and makes us more human. Jesus is the perfect example of being a master storyteller, making His truth and teachings relatable and personal. We discuss how we can open our spiritual eyes to stories and movies to see how they speak of the bigger story of salvation and the longings of the human heart. We also share about how our owning our stories is key. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingt...

S05 Episode 01: Word of the Year

January 07, 2019 09:30 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

Welcome back for Season 5! In this episode, Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather kick off the new year by discussing the concept of a “word of the year”, a word given to us by God to help shape our heart, mind, and direction for 2019. They each share what they believe God has spoken to them for this year, how to cultivate it, and how we can listen to the voice of God and His guidance. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email eve...

S04 Episode 15: A Christmas Blessing Minisode

December 24, 2018 09:30 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

Merry Christmas from Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather! Today the ladies of Abiding Together bring you a special minisode: A Christmas Blessing.

S04 Episode 14: Advent and the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius: Interview with Debbie Herbeck (Part 3)

December 17, 2018 09:30 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

In this weeks episode we finish up our Advent series, the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius, with a wonderful conversation with special guest Debbie Herbeck. Debbie is a wife, mother, and grandmother who disciples young women and lives radical love in action. She shares with us her journey from Judaism to Catholicism, the cost of the Gospel in her own family, and her life changing encounter with Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. She also shares how Mary has been pivotal in her life and challe...

S04 Episode 13: Advent and the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius: Interview with Ali Hoffman (Part 2)

December 10, 2018 09:30 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

We continue our Advent mini series on the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius and interview the lovely Ali Hoffman! Ali is also known as “theoodlesofdoodles” on instagram where she creates beautiful quotes and art and is also a full time youth director. We chat with Ali about women being able to celebrate one another’s gifts and live in community over competition and much more! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Mon...

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