Abiding Together
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.8K ratingsProviding 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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S02 Episode 10: Prayer
November 20, 2017 12:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode we talk about prayer as an encounter with Love, a conversational relationship with God. We talk about different ways to pray and connect with the heart of God, what to do in seasons of dryness, and cultivating the discipline of prayer in your schedule. One Thing We Love This Week: Heather's One Thing - Deliverance Prayers: For use by the Laity Michelle's One Thing - College Football - GO NOTRE DAME! Sr. Miriam's One Thing -Hope - God is good, he will fulfill His promis...
S02 Episode 09: Abiding Together with Lisa Brenninkmeyer
November 13, 2017 12:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode we have a special guest and dear friend Lisa Brenninkmeyer! She is the founder of Walking With Purpose, a Catholic women’s Bible study that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We chat about how she seeks to abide with Christ in the midst of balancing busy family life and work and how to abide with others in community. Walking with Purpose bible studies WalkingWithPurpose.com Download this beautiful Abide in Me printable scripture vers...
S02 Episode 08: What I Would Say To My Younger Self
November 06, 2017 12:00 - 37 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode we talk about advice and words of truth we wish we could give to our young adult selves. We speak about places of identity, calling, that your vocation is not the finish line, and the importance of allowing people with wisdom to speak into your life. One Thing We Love This Week: Heather Khym's One Thing - Brene Brown Michelle Benzinger's One Thing - Blessed is She Advent Journal Sr. Miriam's One Thing - Yeti Cup Group Questions What advice would you give to your youn...
S02 Episode 07: Beauty Will Save the World
October 30, 2017 16:52 - 31 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode we talk about the quote "Beauty will Save the World" by Dostoevsky. We discuss how true beauty leads you outside of yourself to humanity and to the Divine Creator, whereas the counterfeits lead us away. We address how paying attention to our life allows us to experience epiphanies of beauty. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's One Thing - Don’t Believe the Lie, Bill Johnson Michelle Benzinger's One Thing - Examen Journal Michelle Benzinger's Other One Thing - Cre...
S02 Episode 06: Breakthrough vs Breakdown
October 23, 2017 11:00 - 31 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode we talk about how breakdown can lead to breakthrough if we allow God to enter into our pain. Join us as we discuss how to grow in deeper intimacy with God and experience healing and restoration. One Thing We Love This Week: Heather's one thing - "No Longer Slaves" Michelle's one thing - fall weather and green and white pumpkins Sr. Miriam's One Thing - St. Hildegard poem Holy Life-Giver Doctor of the desperate. Healer of everyone broken past hope, Medicine for all wou...
S02 Episode 05: Hope in Seasons of Darkness
October 16, 2017 11:00 - 28 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode we discuss how to be a people of hope and not give into despair amidst the tragedy that we experience in the world. If we can keep the hope of heaven in our hearts, we can answer God's invitation to be a beacon of hope to a hurting world. One Thing We Love This Week: Michelle's one thing - "Let it Be" by Alicia Keys and John Legend Sr. Miriam's one thing - Matt Maher "Into Your Hands" from the album Echos Heather's one thing - Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins by Mel's Ki...
S02 Episode 04: The Art of Loving (with Chris Benzinger and Jake Khym)
October 09, 2017 12:00 - 49 minutes - 17.1 MBChris Benzinger and Jake Khym are back as our guests as we talk about the art of loving well. We journey into the topics of recognizing one another’s stories, championing dreams, how to bring the questions of our identity to God and fighting for (not against!) the ones we love. One Thing We Love This Week: Chris's One thing - The word "fierce" Michelle's One thing - 33 Days to Merciful Love, Michael E.Gaitley, MIC Sr. Miriam's One thing - Fall candles Heather's One thing - The S...
S02 Episode 03: How to Pray for Your Children - and people important to you!
October 02, 2017 12:00 - 43 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode we feature our first guests! And they are men!! Jake Khym and Chris Benzinger join us as we delve into how to pray for your children, the blessing of their hearts and the hope we have for those whom God has placed in our lives. They not only capture how to father your children well, but also how to live as a child of God. One Thing We Love This Week: Michelle's One thing - The Unfathomable: Third Time’s a Charm??? WITH CHRIST ALONE Chris's One thing - Podcast by Jonath...
S02 Episode 02: Rhythm, Rest and the Sabbath
September 25, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutes - 11.4 MB"The purpose of journeying together in spiritual friendship and spiritual community (whether there are just two of you or whether you are in a small group) is to listen to one another's desire for God, to nurture that desire in each other and to support one another in seeking a way of life that is consistent with that desire. ” Ruth Haley Barton, Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation In this episode we talk about busyness vs rest, choosing to live the abundant li...
S02 Episode 01: A New Season of Belonging
September 18, 2017 12:00 - 30 minutes - 10.4 MB“A tree can be only as strong as the forest that surrounds it." - Peter Wohlleben Welcome to Season 2 In this episode we talk about beginning a new season, the daily encounter with God, the gift of presence in the moment to moment and the hidden life of trees (as well as nuns with chainsaws!) Please check out our new website and discussion questions for each episode of the podcast! One Thing We Love This Week: Michelle's One thing - South Toward Home, Margaret Eby Sr. Miriam's One t...
S01 Episode 21: Joy of the Gospel (Part 5)
July 10, 2017 11:00 - 33 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode we wrap up our 5 part series on Pope Francis’s “Joy of the Gospel”. Sr. Miriam shares about her experiences at the USCCB Convocation that just finished in Orlando. We also discuss chapter 5, which is all about being Spirit filled evangelizers. This is our last episode of this season. We hope you’ll catch up on any previous episodes you missed and join us for a brand new season 2 on September 18, 2017! One Thing We Love This Week: Heather’s one thing - the album “Wonder” by...
S01 Episode 20: Joy of the Gospel (Part 4)
July 03, 2017 11:00 - 29 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode we discuss chapter 4 of Pope Francis's "Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel". In this episode we talk about how the call to move beyond our personal experience of faith to bring the Kingdom of God to the world. Also our need to learn from the poor in our midst and remember that we belong to each other.
S01 Episode 19: Joy of the Gospel (Part 3)
June 26, 2017 11:00 - 28 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode we discuss chapter 3 of Pope Francis's "Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel". We focus on the importance of love as the heart of the Gospel and how we need to have an ongoing personal encounter with this Love before we can evangelize. We also talk about the Pope's thoughts on the maternal dimension of evangelization. One Thing We Love This Week: Heather's one thing - "It is Well" Kristene DiMarco Michelle's one thing - Essays On Woman by Edith Stein Sr. Miria...
S01 Episode 18: Joy of the Gospel (Part 2)
June 19, 2017 18:57 - 33 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode we talk about the second chapter of Pope Francis's "Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel". We discuss some of the challenges of today's world and of pastoral worker and how to not be a sour puss :) One Thing We Love This Week: Michelle's one thing - VisualGrace.org Sr. Miriam's one thing - water with lemon Heather's one thing - gathering with other women
S01 Episode 17: Joy of the Gospel (Part 1)
June 12, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode we begin part 1 of our 5 part series on Pope Francis's apostolic exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel". We discuss the first chapter and what it means to be a missionary disciple who first encounters Christ personally. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's one thing - Debbie Herbeck's ministry Be Love Revolution Michelle's one thing - Darling Magazine * Heather's one thing - Experience a priest's ordination
S01 Episode 16: Waiting
June 05, 2017 11:00 - 26 minutes - 9.21 MBIn this episode we talk about how God often calls us to wait and how we can find Him in the waiting. Sr. Miriam, Michelle, and Heather share insights and personal stories about how they have grown close to God in times of waiting and how the process is actually just as important as the end result. One Thing We Love This Week: Sr. Miriam's one thing: Scented candles and god's mercy Heather's one thing: Lying down and weakness Michelle's one thing: Gratitude
S01 Episode 15: Pentecost
May 29, 2017 13:20 - 32 minutes - 11.4 MB"In this episode we talk about Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, and how we can prepare our hearts for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We focus in on 2 Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom". Pentecost Novena Links mentioned in the conversation: Heather: Fr. Dave Pivonka - Wild Goose free video series Michelle: TED TALK: Adam Grant One Thing We Love This Week: Heather's one thing – Music by Joe Zambon (iTunes) ...
S01 Episode 14: Fight like a Girl (Part 2)
May 23, 2017 20:17 - 37 minutes - 13 MB"This episode is part 2 of our series on spiritual warfare called "Fight Like A Girl". We discuss two more essentials in spiritual warfare which are taking authority and declaration. We begin with the quote from the Chronicles of Narnia "Lucy buried her head in his mane to hide from his face, But there must have been magic in his mane. She could feel lion-strength going into her. Quite suddenly she sat up. “I’m sorry, Aslan,” she said. “I’m ready now.” “Now you are a lioness,” said Aslan. ...
S01 Episode 13: Fight Like A Girl (Part 1)
May 15, 2017 18:25 - 34 minutes - 12 MBJoan of Arc said “I am not afraid, I was born to do this” We are in a world at war and as women we are called and empowered to fight for truth, beauty, and goodness. Join us as we have a conversation about practical ways to spiritually battle and wear the armor of God.
S01 Episode 12: We are an Easter People
May 08, 2017 10:00 - 32 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode we reflect on the quote “Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” Saint John Paul II. We talk about what it means to be an Easter people and how to walk in the power of the resurrection in our own lives. One Thing We Love This Week Heather's one thing - AbbotsfordTulipfestival.ca Michelle's one thing - LetterFolk.com Michelle's letter board in action
S01 Episode 11: Striving vs. Abiding
May 01, 2017 12:38 - 32 minutes - 11.5 MB"In this episode we reflect on the scripture John 15:4-5 where Jesus invites us to abide in His love. Many of us live a life of striving and struggle, rather than accepting the invitation of abiding and trust." One Thing We Love Sr. Miriam's one thing: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Heather's one thing: houseofbelonging.com Michelle's one thing: Hidden Figures Movie Heather also referenced this song: "Undivided" by Amanda Cook Michelle also referenced this book:Present over Perfec...
S01 Episode 10: Creating Community Wherever You Are
April 24, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode we discuss the power of community, the circles of community, the call to build one wherever you are and practical tips on how to do so! (Introverts-there is hope!) "We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.” Dorothy Day, The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist One Thing We Love: Sr. Miriam’s one thing: End Time Sins Are In The Church 2017 by Francis...
S01 Episode 09: Unfailing Retreat Recap
April 17, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode we recap the beautiful retreat we were blessed to lead March 31-April 2 in British Columbia. We were joined by 200 women from Canada and the US who journeyed with us into the deep realities of God’s unfailing love, healing from shame, fixing our gaze on Jesus and being equipped (and sometimes uncomfortable!) by the Holy Spirit. One Thing We Love: Michelle's one thing: "Walking on Water - Reflections on Faith and Art" - Madeline L'Engle Sr. Miriam’s one thing: Raising Gr...
S01 Episode 08: Feminine Genius Part 4: Maternity
April 10, 2017 10:00 - 36 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode we discuss maternity as part 4 of 4 in our series on the Feminine Genius. We talk about the incredible gift of being life-bearers in both spirit and body, the role of being a shelter for one another and the challenges of spiritual and physical motherhood. “The woman’s soul is fashioned as a shelter in which other souls may unfold.” - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) One Thing We Love: Sr. Miriam's one thing: Less Than a Minute to Go: The Secret to World-Cl...
S01 Episode 07: Feminine Genius Part 3: Generosity
April 03, 2017 13:00 - 28 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode we discuss generosity as part 3 of 4 in our series on the Feminine Genius. We talk about the power of God's love which gives us the ability for generosity, our potential fears in being generous and a woman’s amazing capacity to give the gift of love to the world. “The level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood. The reason is to be found in the difference between knowing and loving. When we know something, we bring it down to the level of our intelligence. Examp...
S01 Episode 06: Feminine Genius Part 2: Sensitivity
March 27, 2017 16:00 - 31 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode we continue out 4 part series on the Feminine Genius as we discuss the topic of "Sensitivity". We reference the Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem on the Dignity and Vocation of Women One Thing We Love: Poets and Saints by All Sons and Daughters The Young Catholic Woman - web instagram
S01 Episode 05: Feminine Genius Part 1: Receptivity
March 20, 2017 10:00 - 30 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode we begin a 4 part series on the Feminine Genius as we discuss the topic of "Receptivity". We reference the Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem on the Dignity and Vocation of Women One thing we love: "Something Just Like This" by Coldplay "Fall Afresh" by Jeremy Riddle The Privilege of Being a Woman by Alice Von Hildebrand Sr. Miriam's favorite greek yogurt
S01 Episode 04: Little Girl Arise
March 13, 2017 13:27 - 33 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week we talk about "Talitha koum" aka "Little girl arise" Mark 5:32-45 (nab) And he looked around to see who had done it. The woman, realizing what had happened to her, approached in fear and trembling. She fell down before Jesus and told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter has died; why trouble t...
S01 Episode 03: Lent
March 06, 2017 11:00 - 31 minutes - 12.9 MBOn this episode we discuss Pope Francis's Lenten Letter and share our thoughts on how to make our Lenten commitments. Download here The One Thing We Love You Are Free Be Who You Already Are - Rebekah Lyons She Reads Truth - Isaiah Lenten Bible Study Stations of the Cross cards - by Blessed is She Examination of Conscience App - Reimagine
S01 Episode 02: Our Word for the Year
February 27, 2017 12:00 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBWe each reveal our word for 2017 and how God is deeply speaking into our lives in this area, we also discuss how to listen to God's voice and how you can choose your word for the year. The One Thing That Is Bringing Me Joy Even When It Hurts by Hillsong Behold (Then Sings My Soul) by Hillsong Letter to my Daughters by Mayou Angelou Grit by Angela Duckworth Novena to Our Lady Untier of Knots LAST TESTAMENT POPE BENEDICT Last Testament: In His Own Words by Pope Benedict XVI (Auth...
S01 Episode 01: Coffee, Unity & Companionship
February 18, 2017 23:53 - 36 minutes - 15 MBWe discuss the quote, "if ever there comes a time when the women of the world come together purely and simply for the benefit of all mankind, it will be a force such as the world has never known." And we introduce our favorite things of the week!