Latest Heart to heart Podcast Episodes
Hanging on Jesus' Right Side [Luke 23:35-43]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - November 14, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWith a dramatic reading by Fr. Michael of those who mocked Jesus' on the cross, Fr. Jim focuses on the thief hanging to Jesus' right side; the thief who recognized his own sinfulness and need for repentance. from Luke 23:35-43 ...Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, "A...
Patiently Waiting Through Challenging Times [Luke 21:5-19]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - November 07, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis gospel passage gives a dire warning about what is to come, but Jesus ends with a message of hope. Listen in as Fr. Jim adds his own learned commentary. from Luke 21:5-19 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, "A...
Next Life [Luke 20:27-38]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - October 31, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWhich life is your priority? This one or the next? from Luke 20:27-38 Jesus said to them, "The children of this age marry and remarry; but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. They can no longer die,...
Going Out On A Limb - Luke 19:1-10
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - October 24, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsZaccaeus went out on a limb for Jesus. Would we? from Luke 19:1-10 At that time, Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because...
Humility [Luke 18:9-14]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - October 17, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsfrom Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himse...
Pray, Pray, Pray [Luke 18:1-8]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - October 13, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWhat does it mean to pray always? Does it mean to pray without ceasing? As Fr. Jim notes, St. Luke is giving us a little hint. The goal isn't to pray without end, but to be consistent and to persevere in prayer, regardless of the outcome. from Luke 18:1-8 ...The Lord said, "Pay attention to wha...
Attitude of Gratitude [Luke 17:11-19]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - October 05, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWhat are you thankful for? Imagine you wake up tomorrow and all you have left are the things you were thankful for today. Now what are you thankful for? from Luke 17:11-19 As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten...
Increase Your Faith [Luke 17:5-10]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - September 27, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFr. Jim asks: "If you could ask God for one gift or blessing, what would it be?" The apostles said, "Increase our faith." and Jesus compares their faith to a tiny mustard seed and the power even that tiny bit would bring. Can we even wrap our heads around the enormity of God and the true gift of...
Have You Met Lazarus? [Luke 16:19-31]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - September 19, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsLazarus, a poor sick man covered in sores is ignored by the rich man living near him. They both die. Who gets the royal treatment in heaven? Listen to Fr. Jim's gospel teaching to find out. from Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said to the Pharisees: "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and ...
The Prodigal Son [Luke 15:1-32]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - September 05, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWith one of his more dramatic readings on the podcast, Fr. Michael proclaims this story that most of us know by heart and that Fr. Jim calls "probably the greatest short story of all time." From Luke 15:1-32 ...Then he said, “A man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father, ‘Father ...
What's your experience with abortion?
Hart to Harts - August 12, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutesMarie shares about her experience with being forced to have a child from a sexual assault when she was experiencing homelessness in contrast with 10 years later, birthing two children by choice.
What is your experience with miscarriage?
Hart to Harts - August 05, 2022 18:00 - 7 minutesSam shares about losing her baby (Blake Ray) at 8 weeks and the process of interacting with doctors throughout her miscarriage.
What's your experience with surviving suicide?
Hart to Harts - July 29, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutesChristy shares about attempting suicide 5 years ago and how she has been resilient in the process of recovering.
Good Shepherd [John 10:27-30]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - May 02, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFr. Jim muses that in the animal world, the sheep are not the most wise of creatures and so for us to be compared to the sheep is not a great compliment. The sheep are often weak and foolish, a comparison that we must admit often fits us as well. Listen for Fr. Jim's redeeming lesson on our role...
The Way, The Truth and The Life [John 14:1-12]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - April 18, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFr. Jim wants us to notice the importance of the opening line in today's Gospel passage. "Do not let your hearts be troubled." Or put another way Jesus says, "Do not be afraid" that I will be leaving because I will return to you. Excerpt from John 14:1-12 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not le...
Easter Resurrection [John 20:1-9]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - April 11, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFr. Jim reflects on the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with dramatic Gospel reading by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran a...
Palm Sunday - Jesus' Passion [Luke 22:14 - 23:56]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - April 04, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFr. Jim reflects on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ with dramatic Gospel reading by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. Read the full Gospel: https://www.heartoheart.org/fr-jim/gospel-studies/cycle-c/gospel-study-jesus-passion-luke-2214-2356/ Gospel Study: Fr. Jim Willig Gospel Narration: Fr. J Mic...
Palm Sunday - Jesus' Passion [Luke 22:14-23, 56]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - April 04, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFr. Jim reflects on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ with dramatic Gospel reading by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. Read the full Gospel: https://www.heartoheart.org/fr-jim/gospel-studies/cycle-c/gospel-study-jesus-passion-luke-2214-2356/ Gospel Study: Fr. Jim Willig Gospel Narration: Fr. J Mic...
Cure of the Blind Man [John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - March 21, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJesus looks into our hearts and into our souls. He heals that which we might not even know is hurt. John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth. He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva, and smeared the clay on his eyes, and said to him, “Go wash in ...
Hip Hop Orchestra Presents - Episode 109: Ft.Nick Eziefula (Rapper and Lawyer)
Hip Hop Orchestra Presents - March 15, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutesWelcome all to Episode 109 of The Hip Hop Orchestra Presents Podcast In this Episode, we are introduced to the absolutely INCREDIBLE Rapper and Lawyer Nick Eziefula Nick shares with us how he got into both Rapping and becoming a Lawyer, how he juggled both jobs AND being a Father of 3, what hi...
Episode 109: Ft.Nick Eziefula (Rapper and Lawyer)
Hip Hop Orchestra Presents - March 15, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutesWelcome all to Episode 109 of The Hip Hop Orchestra Presents Podcast In this Episode, we are introduced to the absolutely INCREDIBLE Rapper and Lawyer Nick Eziefula Nick shares with us how he got into both Rapping and becoming a Lawyer, how he juggled both jobs AND being a Father of 3, what hi...
Woman at the Well | John 4:5-15, 19B-26, 39A, 40-42
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - March 14, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFr. Jim teaches on the living water of Christ based on this passage from the Gospel of John. Further, he extolls us to recognize God's gift. John 4:5-15, 19B-26, 39A, 40-42 Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well...
Woman at the Well [John 4:5-15, 19B-26, 39A, 40-42]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - March 14, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFr. Jim teaches on the living water of Christ based on this passage from the Gospel of John. Further, he extolls us to recognize God's gift. John 4:5-15, 19B-26, 39A, 40-42 Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well...
The Transfiguration [Luke 9:28b-36]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - March 07, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsHow would you react to a beatific vision of our Lord? Imagine Peter, James and John overwhelmed with the change of their friend and teacher who became the glory of God in their midst. Luke 9:28b-36 Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face...
Temptation [Luke 4:1-13]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - February 28, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsLuke 4:1-13 Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this s...
Almighty God vs Almighty Dollar [Luke 16:1-13]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - February 21, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsHow can we invest in ourselves and make a spiritual deposit for eternal life? Listen to what Fr. Jim has to say about using our time, talent and treasure for the glory of God. Luke 16:1-13 Jesus said to his disciples, "A rich man had a steward who was reported to him for squandering his propert...
How we're feeling about the world right now
All About Perspective - February 18, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHow we're feeling about the world right now. It's crazy to think it's been about 2 years since Covid changed the world & future generations to come. Society has changed drastically in such a short time, a bit for the better but mostly for the worst. During all this time, while the government wa...
Do Catholics practice spirituality in religion? w/ Javier Ortiz
All About Perspective - February 12, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsSpirituality has commonly been in unison with religion but as non-Catholics, we believe religion & spirituality can be separated. We discuss & challenge a Catholic on his belief, as well as understand his perspective on how he views his life as a Catholic. And remember, it's important to have a ...
Episode 108: Ft. Victor Pando-Naude (Neuroscientist and Postdoctoral Researcher)
Hip Hop Orchestra Presents - February 09, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutesWelcome all to Episode 108 of The Hip Hop Orchestra Presents Podcast In this Episode, we are introduced to the absolutely INCREDIBLE Postdoctoral Researcher and Neuroscientist of Groove and Parkinson Disease Victor Pando-Naude Victor shares with us how truly important Music is, what parts of t...
Tough Love [Matthew 5:38-48]
Heart to Heart: Fr. Jim Willig - Gospel Teachings - February 07, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJesus tells us that we need to stop living by "an eye for an eye" and instead start loving our enemies. As Fr. Jim reminds us, this is much easier said than done, even in our "enlightened" age [emphasis mine]. Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, An eye...
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